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New Hampshire Business News

For readers in New Hampshire, this page covers corporate mergers, market shifts, company expansions, retail changes and state economic developments. Reporting tracks the organizational changes and commercial activity shaping the state.

Pappas Names Petri Chief of Staff, Thurman State Director

Pappas Names Petri Chief of Staff, Thurman State Director

Senator-elect Chris Pappas has announced the first members of his Senate team, with Rachel Petri and Kari Thurman leading his offices.

Live Poll

Do you trust the federal government to lower costs and ensure accountability?


Openings & Closings

Live Poll

Do you support closing local government offices for internal employee training?

Openings & Closings

New Hampshire DMV Branches Will Close for Training

All state motor vehicle locations will suspend operations on October 12, 2026, for staff development sessions.

New Hampshire DMV Branches Will Close for Training

People

People

Witzgall Named Vice Chair of NHIOP Ambassadors

Saint Anselm College student Tyler Witzgall will serve as vice chair of the Ambassadors Program for the 2026-2027 academic year.


Philanthropy

Live Poll

Would you donate to a local program providing hygiene products to homeless students?

Philanthropy

Ohana Hygiene Project Seeks Donations for Students

The nonprofit provides non-toxic hygiene products to students across New Hampshire school districts and is asking for money and product donations this holiday season.

Ohana Hygiene Project Seeks Donations for Students

Jobs

Live Poll

Do you think the economy in your area is getting better?

Remote Work

Office Vacancy Falls in New Hampshire

Statewide office vacancy dropped to 10.3% in the third quarter as hybrid work reshapes demand.

Office Vacancy Falls in New Hampshire

Industry

Live Poll

Do you think New Hampshire's infrastructure is getting better or worse in your area?

Utilities

State Infrastructure Earns C Grade in Report

The American Society of Civil Engineers rated New Hampshire's infrastructure a C in its newly released report card.

State Infrastructure Earns C Grade in Report

More in Business

Regular subjects here include corporate restructuring, funding rounds, industry trade reports and leadership transitions at major firms. The coverage extends from the state capital to the rural counties where regional industries operate. Local commerce is often defined by the balance between growing small enterprises and the consolidation of larger state employers. Economic shifts and regulatory changes are the primary factors that alter the business landscape across the state.