Down To Business

Plymouth State University professors Roxana Wright, DBA, and Chen Wu, Ph. D., discuss key findings and economic trends from their 2021-22 NH Foreign Direct Investment Report, which can be viewed in detail at plymouth.edu/fifth-annual-forum-on-new-hampshire-foreign-direct-investment . This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughou...

Jonathan Dapra, co-founder and chief innovation officer at Alaric Inc. and assistant professor of management at Plymouth State University, talks about how small business owners and leaders can set themselves up for success by growing their leadership and team-building skills. His best practices can be found in his book "From 50 to 500: Mastering the Unique Leadership Challenges of Growing Small Co...

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold talks with Michelline Dufort, director of the CEO & Family Enterprise Center, and Jim Proulx, president & CEO of Proulx Oil and Propane, about how the enterprise center helps family businesses navigate the world of succession and day-to-day operations, as well as how CEOs can connect and learn more about how to run their businesses from experts around the state.&n...

Andre Carrier, CEO of The Brook casino in Seabrook, shares how the 100% employee-owned charity casino operates within a business model that assists nonprofit organizations throughout the state, while being the hospitality, entertainment and betting hot spot on the Seacoast.  This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout th...

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold speaks with Stephanie Baxter, NH Tech Alliance's director of programming and engagement, and Bob Goldstein, CEO advisor and angel investor, about the Tech Alliance's newest program, Ascending Leaders in Tech , an interactive, hands-on program designed for technical professionals to grow their leadership skills. The program consists of 6 classes taking place in different a...

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold talks all things AI with Minim's VP of Software Engineering Lakshmi Kadiyala, including how businesses in New Hampshire are leveraging AI to make processes more efficient, how companies are using software like OpenAI's ChatGPT to deliver accurate data, and more about how Minim's AI-drive smart home Wi-Fi management and security platform is helping employees remain safe no...

After 33 years as Secondwind Water Systems' CEO, Christine Fletcher retired in late 2022, passing the baton to Shana Hoch, formerly the managing director at Sprague Operating Resources. NHBR Associate Editor Amanda Andrews and Editor Jeff Feingold speak with both ladies about the company's transition and how  Secondwind continues to provide high-quality water treatment services in the state.&...

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold sits down with award-winning reporter Bob Sanders to gain insight into this year's legislation, including bills presented on taxes, housing, employment and energy. 

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold speaks with Brian Gottlob, director of the NH Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, about New Hampshire's economic year in review, from interest rates and workforce woes, to housing challenges and more. 

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold speaks with UNH President James Dean on recent happenings at the college, such as the university's recent Embrace NH bus tour, how they're encouraging environmental tourism and workforce development in the North Country, as well as UNH's legislative involvement and more. 

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold sits down with Dr. Ashley Stevens, president of Focus IP Group, to talk about the impact academic technology transfers have on the economy and future innovations. Dr. Stevens will be the keynote speaker at a World Affair Council event on December 1, 5-8pm, "Academic Technology Transfer: Its Origins and Global Impact" at SNHU in Manchester. Register for the event here: wac...

A new robotics lab is coming soon to Plymouth State University to supplement its robotics degree program, offering hands-on opportunities for students to build  skill sets that prepare them for the future workforce. NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold speaks on this and more with PSU President Don Birx and Bret Kulakovich, PSU's coordinator for academic spaces and open lab design.  This week's epi...

This week, NHBR editors Jeff Feingold and Amanda Andrews speak with Cathleen Toomey, Vice President of Marketing at The RiverWoods Group and host of Seniority Authority , a podcast about how to age successfully. Along with nationwide experts, Cathleen speaks on topics that answer your questions on all aspects of aging well, from fitness to finance, brain health to downsizing, isolation to insuranc...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, so NHBR editors Jeff Feingold and Amanda Andrews speak with representatives from the Epilepsy Foundation of New England - Amy Mahoney, Executive Director, and Bill Murphy, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy - to learn more about what their organization advocates for here in New Hampshire.

The co-founder of SC Digital, Brad Solomon, speaks with NHBR editors about how the landscape of digital marketing is changing and which tools small businesses can use to reach their audiences.  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, attor...

This week, NHBR Associate Editor Amanda Andrews speaks with Allyssa Thompson, Senior Director of Programs at Breathe NH, about the nonprofit's mission to educate the public on lung health, including programs and community services they offer, and challenges they faced during the pandemic and after.  This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to...

The NH Community Loan Fund's President & CEO Steve Saltzman discusses how the organization develops communities by providing lending for homeownership, child care, and small businesses to help everyone succeed. 

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold sits down with Governor Larry Hogan from Maryland to discuss his observations when meeting with different business groups across the country, digging deep into topics like the Republican Party, the current real estate market and affordable housing challenges, the upcoming election, inflation and the economy, and much more. 

NHBR Associate Editor Amanda Andrews is joined by Matt Solomon, co-founder of BirdEase Systems in Portsmouth, who shares how his company helps nonprofits plan, organize and implement charity golf tournaments and other fundraising events with an easy-to-use online platform.  This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the...

In honor of National Recovery Month, NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold and Associate Editor Amanda Andrews speak with Cheryll Andrews, executive director of DISMAS Home of NH, to learn more about how the nonprofit helps previously incarcerated women get back on their feet, from work placement to counseling services and more. Learn more at dismashomenh.org .  This week's episode is brought to you by M...

Emma Sisti, pro bono manager at 603 Legal Aid, shares the breakdown of how the organization works to connect low-income individuals with pro bono volunteer attorneys to help with their civil cases. 

Christina FitzPatrick is the new State Director for AARP New Hampshire, and her first order of business is tackling public policy issues such as prescription drug prices, affordable housing, voting resources, and much more. Learn more about AARP's national and statewide initiatives and resources they offer to people of any age.

Ericka Canales, executive director for the Coös Economic Development Corporation, discusses how businesses in the North Country are revitalizing the region with pop-up shops and other initiatives.  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, a...

NHBR's Associate Editor Amanda Andrews speaks with Facebook/Meta's Robert Traynham, head of public affairs, and Lori Moylan, public policy manager,  to discuss new tools that individuals can use for a more educational approach to social media, including parental supervision and back-to-school tools and Facebook's new Elections/Voter Information Center that makes it easier for people to regist...

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold and Associate Editor Amanda Andrews sit down with Rebecca Sanborn, president and founder of Sanborn Diversity Training Solutions, who is one of the panelists of our upcoming event DEI: From Talk to Action, coming up on Sept. 15. Rebecca shares more about her work with LGBTQ+ initiatives within organizations and how she helps businesses create a more inclusive work culture...