Down To Business

In the Primary Edition of the Down to Business podcast, presidential candidates talk about the economy, business, political issues and their campaigns with the publisher and editors of NH Business Review. This week's episode features North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum. This special-edition episode is brought to you by Bernstein Shur, a New England-based, multi-service law firm advising clients...

On this week's episode of Down to Business, NHBR editors speak with Eric Hui, founder of Terracea, an all-season outdoor lifestyle apparel company based in Somersworth. With all that New Hampshire offers with outdoor recreation, it's important to dress appropriately for whatever weather comes your way. Learn more about Terracea at terracea.com. This week's episode is brought to you by...

Recently, ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce program of the Community College System of New Hampshire, partnered with White Mountain Paper to launch an Electrical and Electronics Repairers Registered Apprenticeship program. NHBR editors speak with representatives from both organizations to learn more. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to busines...

Rene Marro, owner of Dog Training Elite Greater NH, stops by the NHBR podcast studios to discuss how his organization pairs individuals with therapy and service dogs throughout the region.

NHBR editors speak with Alene Candles' CEO Rod Harl and employee Ibrahim Muhic about the company's high school internship program to expand their recruitment and retention efforts and to help increase on-the-job manufacturing skills students can develop. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for o...

The Roaming Foodie has been garnering quite the following on Instagram with spotlights on restaurants throughout New England. NHBR editors had the chance to talk to Joey Calcavecchia, the man behind the endeavor, to talk shop and learn how social media can better connect small businesses to future customers. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal ser...

This week's guest is Joe Carelli, president of NH & VT for Citizens, who shared insight into Citizen's Business Conditions Index for Q2 in New Hampshire -- including an uptick in unemployment insurance claims and a decrease in business formations.

As the owner and head chef of Stages in Dover, Evan Hennessey is cooking up a unique dining experience on the Seacoast. From crafting one-of-a-kind meals and curated cocktails/mocktails to embracing palates of all types, Stages is full of surprises.

Tyler Ray , director of the Granite Outdoor Alliance, shares more about this year's upcoming GRANITEER festival on Sept. 29 & 30 in Franconia. The festival is the first of its kind in New Hampshire, that brings together campers, hikers, runners, cyclists, skiers and climbers, plus workers, freelancers, employers, 2nd careerists and service professionals with a weekend of family fun, craft...

Jeff Sotolongo , Bank of America's New England small business region executive, shares findings from the Bank's Small Business Owner Report. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit  www.mclane.com .

The Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services (DMAVS) is putting new life back into their NH Veteran-Friendly Business Program, which helps companies recruit and retain veterans and train business leaders on how best to support their veteran employees. On this episode of DTB, we're joined by Warren Perry , DMVAS Deputy Adjutant General; Brenton Fraser, director of the Division of Co...

Every year, the NH Tech Alliance produces the Product of the Year event, where companies and entrepreneurs test their products in a competition-style event that is livestreamed in December. Lisa King , senior account executive with Cross Insurance and a member of the NH Tech Alliance's Product of the Year Committee, shares with NHBR editors how this event showcases the strength of the tech ind...

Rob Parsons , principal of Parsons Ventures, walks us through how he and his team revitalized the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua to become a year-round destination for fun experiences, including new pickleball courts, a bowling alley, award-winning food and beverage, and much more. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses thro...

As a special episode this week, we're going to share tidbits from NH Business Review's Annual MidYear Review webinar, which was held virtually earlier this month. You'll hear from a panel of experts provide their perspectives on the state of NH's economy, including topics on inflation, workforce shortages, strongest and weakest sectors, and the condition of the economy as we move i...

President and Head of Banking at Citizens Sarah Lindstrom shares advice for small business owners looking for loans to start or expand their businesses, as well as how the economic environment stands currently in New Hampshire in regards to inflation pressures, supply chain issues, increased wage costs and finding talent.

Leadership executives from commercial real estate firm The Kane Company speak on recent trends in the commercial market, recent projects, and what's it like working with family members. Guest speakers include company founder Jean Kane, CEO Michael Kane, and CIO John Kane.

NH Fiscal Policy Institute Executive Director Gene Martin shares more about how the organization helps advise policymakers to make sound public policy decisions and educates people on where money our goes, how it's spent, and the priorities we place on how our money should be utilized. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses...

Jay Gupta --president of RxRelax LLC, director of pharmacy and integrative health at Harbor Care and board of directors president of YogaCaps--shares news in the pharmacology sector, the dangers of overprescribing, escalating drug demands, and how it affects societal challenges such as homelessness and mental health. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted...

Doug Teschner , president of Growing Leadership LLC, speaks on topics ranging from his time in the Peace Corps in Ukraine and other countries, to Braver Angels, and how people can talk about politics or other difficult discussions with each other in a positive manner.

Justin Jennings , NBT Bank's NH regional president, and Charlie Mathews , senior wealth management consultant at NBT Bank, share their outlook on the economy, including inflation rates, the debt ceiling, and what opportunities lie within. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a...

You're never too young to make a difference. Case in point is Riyah Patel , a 17-year-old from Concord who founded New American Scholars - a nonprofit that provides academic assistance, social support, and leadership development to refugee and immigrant students in New Hampshire. Riyah helps by providing these students the mentorship and guidance they need to feel connected to their new home....

Stay Work Play's Executive Director Will Stewart shares insight into their recently released survey focusing on the quality of life for young people in New Hampshire. The full report can be found at stayworkplay.org/survey. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listi...

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention month, we're resurrecting an episode from last year where Jeff and Amanda speak with Nathan Fink, director of advancement for NH Children's Trust, about the organization's NH Family NOW podcast . It chronicles the ups and downs of parenting, with a segment on "Businesses that Build Family" featuring interviews with NH business leaders...

Formerly the CEO of Service Credit Union, Gordon Simmons shares his views on the recent Silicon Valley banking crisis and inflationary pressures in New Hampshire, including insights into potential industry trends in the near future.

Amanda and Jeff speak with Russ Ouellette, president of Sojourn Partners, about the Business & Industry Association's Emerging Leaders program that helps provide tools for business leaders to grow their leadership confidence and emotional intelligence in the workplace. To learn more about the program, visit biaofnh.com .