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Homegrown startups get bigger through organic growth or by being acquired by a bigger rival or private equity. Big law firms merge with small ones. Corporations spin out new companies that focus on specific products or technologies. Or they swallow up smaller companies and erase those brands from the map.
The Book of Lists changes and changes again with the ebb and flow of business. More often than we care to admit, we discover companies that should have made the last long ago that have been quietly operating in the margins. They haven’t seen the surveys we send out every year seeking updated information.
For more than three decades, the Book of Lists has been the Granite State’s only comprehensive source of information that ranks New Hampshire’s largest companies and organizations across a variety of sectors.
With improvements in data collection technology, we’re producing a more accurate snapshot of New Hampshire business with each passing year. It’s a living, breathing document that we adjust for our online versions, as more changes occur between editions.
We’ve packed this year’s edition with sidebar news, notes and statistics that flow alongside each industry list, giving context about how New Hampshire’s economy relates to the national scene — stories we never tire of exploring. Maybe we’ll create a list of them ...
Mike Cote, Editor NH Business Review
WHO’S NUMBER ONE IN NH?
Which organizations are at the top of the lists in this book?
NH’s Leading Engineering Firm
Hoyle Tanner & Associates, Inc .
Number of NH Engineers: 49
NH’s Leading Mechanical Contractor
Denron Hall Plumbing & HVAC
2025 Sales: $66 million
NH’s Leading Electrical Contractor
Daniels Electric Corp
Number of NH Employees: 55
NH’s Leading Architect PROCON
Number of NH Employees: 151
NH’s Leading General Contractor
Alvin J . Coleman & Son Inc .
Number of NH Employees: 225
COMMUNITY
NH’s Largest Hospital
Dartmouth Health
Number of Beds: 890
NH’s largest College or university
Southern New Hampshire University
Total Enrollment: 189,531
NH’s Largest
Conference Facility
The Event Center at
Hampshire Hills / Hampshire Dome
Exhibit Space: 144,000 sq. ft.
NH’s Largest Hotel and Lodging Facilities
Waterville Valley Conference & Event Center
Number of Rooms: 520
NH’s Largest Nonprofit
Northeast Delta Dental 2025 Revenue: $535,375,906
SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT FINANCE
Largest NH-Based Public Company
White Mountain Insurance Group 2025 Sales: $3.7 billion
Largest NH-Based PRIVATE Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC
2025 Revenue: $20 billion
NH’s Leading Technology Firm Connection
Number of Employees: 2,525
NH’s Largest Law Firm
McLane Middleton, P.A
Number of Attorneys: 122
NH’s Largest
Manufacturing Employer
BAE Systems Electronic Systems
Number of Employees: 6,500
NH’s Largest
Service Sector Employer
Dartmouth Health
Number of Employees: 16,000
NH’s Largest marketing firm
GYK Antler
Number of Employees: 107
Largest NH Subsidiary of an International Company
BAE Systems
Number of Employees: 6,500
NH’s Largest Bank TD Bank, N A
Number of NH Branches: 49
NH’s LARGEST Credit Union
Service Credit Union
Number of NH Branches: 35
Largest Domestic Insurance Company
Operating in NH State Farm Group
Direct Premiums written: $111.6 billion
LARGEST NH-BASED PUBLIC COMPANIES
NH-BASED PRIVATE COMPANIES
NH’S
NH’S
Going public
The Granite State is home to roughly a dozen public companies. The diverse group includes consumer IT companies (Connection), consumer brands (Planet Fitness), aerospace manufacturers (Albany International), energy companies (Unitil Corp.) and finance firms (White Mountains Insurance Group).
Sprague Resources, once one of the state’s largest publicly traded companies, went private in 2022 after a merger. The Portsmouth-based energy and materials company, which was founded in 1870, continues to be a major employer in the state.
New Hampshire’s share of publicly traded companies is tiny compared to neighboring Massachusetts, where more than 200 public companies are headquartered, including consumer brands (TJX Companies), aerospace/ defense firms (Raytheon) and medical technology (Thermo Fisher Scientific).
Largest NH-based Public Companies
Company name Location
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White Mountains Insurance Group 23 So. Main St., Suite 3B Hanover, NH 03755
2 Connection 730 Milford Road Merrimack, NH 03054
Top NH Executive Website Phone
Liam Caffrey, CEO whitemountains com 603-640-2200
Timothy J McGrath, CEO/pres connection.com
3 Planet Fitness 4 Liberty Lane West Hampton, NH 03842
Colleen Keating, CEO planetfitness com 603-750-0001
Michael C Doogue, CEO/pres allegromicro com 603-626-2300
5 Standex International Corp 11 Keewaydin Drive Salem, NH 03079
David Dunbar, CEO/pres standex com 603-893-9701
Exchange Symbol NH Locations/NH Employees Products/Services
NYSE:WTM 1/85
Financial services holding company with business interests in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance
NASDAQ:CNXN 2/2,580
Provider of IT products, services to business, governmental and educational institutions
NYSE:PLNT 22/557
Franchise fitness center
NASDAQ:ALGM 1/500
Developer of advanced semiconductor technology and application-specific algorithms
NYSE:SXI 1/1,300
Manufactures a variety of products and services for diverse market segments
6 Skillsoft 300 Innovation Way, Suite 2210 Nashua, NH 03062
Ron Hovsepian, CEO skillsoft.com 603-324-3000
$553.2 million ($140 million) ($16.27)
NASDAQ:SKIL 1/250
Provides internet-based training courses and software for corporations government agencies
7 Unitil Corporation 6 Liberty Lane West Hampton, NH 03842
Thomas P Meissner, Jr , CEO/ pres unitil.com 603-772-0775
$313 7 million $50.2 million $2.97
NYSE:UTL 3/595
Utility providing electric and gas service in New England, as well as a non-utility natural gas transmission
NYSE:AIN 1/300
8 Albany International Corp 216 Airport Drive Rochester, NH 03867
Christopher Stone, pres., Albany Engineered Composites albint.com 603-330-5850 $87
Advanced composite components for aerospace and custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens and other process industries
9 Itaconix 2 Marin Way, Unit 1 Stratham, NH 03885
John R. Shaw, CEO itaconix com 603-775-4400
$10 5 million ($13 8 million) ($0.1)
LON:ITX 1/28
Developer of plant-based performance ingredients for everyday household products Source: NH Business Review survey and research
Largest NH-based Private Companies
Private local, private global
While most of the top private companies in New Hampshire are state and regional players, two are firmly on the national and international stage.
Keene-based C&S Wholesale Grocers, founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, is one of the country’s largest food distributors.
Its family of companies provides products and services to chain, independent and military customers from 60 distribution centers nationwide. It owns and operates more than 200 grocery stores, primarily under such brands as Grand Union, Family Fare and Piggly Wiggly.
CCA Global Partners, based in Manchester, was founded in 1984 as a carpet store cooperative business. Over the years, it has expanded into 14 co-ops covering a wide variety of industries at more than 1,225 member locations, focusing on home improvement, contractors and management, business-tobusiness and recreation.
(single/multifamily) and commercial design-build, industrial, renovations
$51.4 million 1 Residential (single/multifamily); real estate dev.; site work
$43.3 million
Mark J Hodsdon, pres palmerandsicard.com 603-778-1841 $42 million
Pat Moody, CEO/pres cirtronics com 603-249-9190
Building supply company providing lumber, building supplies, hardware, millwork, kitchens, baths, equipment
Mechanical contractor
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Digging into private company data
The choice by companies to stay private makes it more difficult to gather financial data about them.
“Private investments have exploded in recent years, and with that growth comes a new challenge: how to make sense of an increasingly crowded and complex private market,” says Dakota.com.
In a post on the top 10 databases for ferreting out private company data, Dakota lists its Dakota Martetplace as No. 4, ceding the three top positions to better-known players: Pitchbook, Crunchbase and PrivCo.
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The Melanson Company, a Tecta America Company LLC
353 West St. Keene, NH 03431
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc
150 Dow St., Manchester NH 03101
Whitcher Builder Inc.
254 Drake Hill Road, PO Box 69 Strafford, NH 03884
Baker Newman Noyes
650 Elm St., Suite 302 Manchester NH 03101
Robert W Therrien, Jr , pres melanson.com
603-352-4232
Christopher R. Mulleavey, CEO/ pres hoyletanner com
603-669-5555
Michael Whitcher, pres whitcher com 603-664-5577
Darren Hurlburt, pres., CFO bnncpa.com 603-626-2200
$38 million 130 5 Roofing
$28 million 78 7 Planning, engineering and surveying for water quality, structural, airport, transportation and civil/site
$25 million 1 Residential (single/multifamily) and commercial, industrial, real estate development, design-build
$22 million 94 2 Top 100 accounting and advisory professional services firm serving businesses and individuals 22
Northern Peabody, LLC 25 Depot St. Manchester NH 03101
23 iCAD Inc
2 Townsend West, Suite 6 Nashua, NH 03063
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Alexander Technology Group 5 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 304 Bedford, NH 03110
Jack Doherty, CEO northernpeabody com 603-669-3601
Stacey Stevens, sr. v.p. mktg. & strategy
Kevin Burns, President, CFO & COO icadmed.com 603-882-5200
Paul Silvio, pres alexandertg com 603-637-4798
Source: NH Business Review research and survey
$20 million 40 1 A 100% employee-owned mechanical contractor offering refrigeration, HVAC plumbing and piping
$19 6 million 1 Provider of advanced image analysis and radiation therapy for the early identification and treatment of cancer
$19 million 59 2 Custom IT staffing and recruiting solutions
Largest NH-based Private Companies
Private equity outlook
Optimism is returning to the private equity market, but it’s hampered by challenges that could take years to resolve, according to With Intelligence.
“After a prolonged period of higher interest rates, weak deal activity and lack of distributions, many believe the worst may be over,” With Intelligence reported in a February report. “Falling borrowing costs, a gradually reopening IPO market and improving market sentiment suggest that 2026 could mark the beginning of a more durable recovery.”
25 Harriman 33 Jewell Court, Suite 101, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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VHB 2 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 200, Bedford, NH 03110
Mark Lee, CEO harriman.com
603-626-1242
Dave Fenstermacher, NH mng. dir vhb com
603-391-3900
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R.M. Piper Inc. 141 Smith Bridge Road, PO Box 490 Plymouth, NH 03264
L.A. Drew Inc PO Box 1030 Intervale, NH 03845
Systems Plus Computers Inc
Karen Prince, pres rmpiper com
603-536-4154
Lloyd A. Drew, pres ladrew com
603-356-6351
$10 6 million 1 Road, bridge, site, civil, utility and construction work
$9.1 million 1 Residential (single-family), industrial commercial, design-build, road construction, site work 29
390 Miracle Mile, Suite 2 Lebanon, NH 03766
30 The Turner Group 27 Locke Road, Concord, NH 03301
Froling Energy
Patrick Selby, pres systemsplus com
603-643-5800
Bill Hickey, pres ttgae com
603-228-1122
$8 million 8 1 Business network-managed service provider; support for businesses, public sector institutions and retail
$7 7 million 36 1 Architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, environmental engineering building science 31
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37A Manchester St. Keene NH 03431
Cormack Construction Management Inc
46 East Madison Road Madison, NH 03849
Mark Froling, pres frolingenergy com
603-924-1001
Laura Jawitz Cormack, pres cormackconstructionmanagement.com
603-367-8272
Source: NH Business Review research and survey
$7 million 22 1 Mechanical contractor installing and servicing wood chip and pellet boilers; maker of dry wood chips
$6.1 million 25 1 General contractor, architectural design, custom builder, millwork, cabinetry
NH's Largest Ser vice Sector Employers
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Here’s to your health, NH
Half of the state’s largest service sector employers are health care providers, including No. 1-ranked Dartmouth Health — which is also the largest employer in New Hampshire, with more than 16,000 employees.
The dominance of health care in New Hampshire underscores the state’s demographics; we’re second only to Maine for the high median age of our residents, at 43.6.
As of 2023, people aged 65 and older comprised about 20.8% of the state’s population, according to the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.
“Despite a large number of young people moving into the state, New Hampshire’s population is aging faster compared to the nation overall,” the Institute said in a 2024 report.
The entry of health care providers from our southern neighbor — such as Mass General Brigham Healthcare Center, which operates a facility in Salem at the Tuscan Village development — shows they are following the money.
New Hampshire boasts one of the highest median household incomes in the country, though residents with the highest incomes are concentrated in the southern part of the state and on the Seacoast — where most of the competition between health care providers is playing out.
Dartmouth Health One Medical Center Drive
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Lebanon, NH 03756
603-653-1154 16 000 Joanne Conroy, CEO dartmouth-hitchcock.org 28 Health care system
Fidelity Investments
One Spartan Way Merrimack, NH 03054-9600
603-791-5000
Dartmouth College
7 Lebanon St., Suite 201 Hanover NH 03755
603-646-3661
The Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester One Elliot Way Manchester NH 03103 603-663-2033
100 McGregor St. Manchester, NH 03102 603-668-3545
Skillsoft
300 Innovation Way, Suite 2210 Nashua, NH 03062 603-324-3000
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Cheshire Medical Center 580 Court St. Keene, NH 03431-5400
603-354-5400
St. Joseph Hospital
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172 Kinsley St. Nashua, NH 03061-2013
603-882-3000
Concord Hospital - Laconia
Fidelity Investments
245 Summer St. Boston, MA 02210
Abigail Johnson, CEO/chmn.
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80 Highland St. Laconia, NH 03246
603-524-3211
SolutionHealth
360 Route 101, Unit 8 Bedford, NH 03110
Sherry Hausmann
Capital Region Healthcare Corp
250 Pleasant St. Concord, NH 03301
Robert P Steigmeyer, CEO/ pres
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St. Boston, MA 02114
Beth Israel Lahey Health
20 University Road, Suite 700 Cambridge, MA 02138
Kevin Tabb, CEO/pres
HCA Healthcare
100 McGregor St. Manchester, NH 03102
Sam Hazen, CEO, HCA Healthcare
Skillsoft Belfield Office Park, Clonskeagh Dublin 4, Ireland
Dartmouth Health One Medical Center Drive Lebanon 03756
Joanne Conroy, CEO
Covenant Health
100 Ames Pond Drive, Suite 102 Tewksbury, MA 01876
Stephen J Grubbs, CEO/pres
Concord Hospital
250 Pleasant St. Concord, NH 03301
Robert Steigmeyer, CEO
Source: NH Business Review survey and research
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Stephanie Trethaway, domain leader fidelity com 1 Diversified financial services company
4,106
Sian Leah Beilock dartmouth.edu 1 Ivy League college
3,969
Greg Baxter, MD, pres elliothospital.org 1
Acute care hospital: women and children, neonatal, oncology, trauma, senior health services
3,415
Robert P Steigmeyer, CEO/pres concordhospital.org
3 000 Darin Roark, pres./COO wdhospital.org/wdh
2,525
Timothy J McGrath, CEO/pres connection.com
2,500
Debra Cresta, pres exeterhospital.com
2,400
John Skevington, CEO catholicmc com
2,247
Charles E. Moran, CEO/pres skillsoft.com
1,574
Joseph L. Perras, MD, CEO/pres cheshiremed.org 1
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Acute care, oncology, ortho, urology, cardiac care
1 Birthing, trauma, cancer, acute, sleep disorders, robotic surgery
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Provider of IT products services to business governmental and educational institutions
Acute care, ortho, cancer center, maternity
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Acute care hospital offering specialized cardiovascular care, cardiac surgery, Level III trauma care
1 Provides internet-based training courses and software for corporations, government agencies
Acute care, family medicine cancer center, cardiology orthopaedics, physical rehabilitation, women's health, GI
1,400
John A. Jurczyk, FACHE, pres stjosephhospital.com
1,180
Robert P Steigmeyer, CEO/pres concordhospital-laconia.org
Acute care, cardiovascular services, breast health, cancer center, behavioral health acute rehab
1 Acute care hospital
NH's Largest Ser vice Sector Employers
Live free or ski — tax free
Vail Resorts, the largest ski chain in the world, discovered this year that the tiny state of New Hampshire can throw a chunk of ice into its plans. The Colorado-based company, which owns or operates four ski areas in New Hampshire — Mount Sunapee, Attitash, Wildcat and Crotched Mountain — tried to impose what Gov. Kelly Ayotte viewed as an income tax in pass renewals for the coming season.
Vail said customers here can avoid the 3.2% charge if they buy a new pass that would limit them to the company’s New Hampshire resorts.
The squabble underscores the rise of corporate ski ownership as independent players like Ragged Mountain, which recently changed ownership, struggle to compete for customers — and employees. The state’s major ski resorts each employ hundreds of workers during the winter, and some of them have become year-round resorts, such as Loon Mountain, which repurposes its ski trails for mountain biking.
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Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital
70 Butler St. Salem, NH 03079
603-893-2900
Omni Mount Washington Resort
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310 Mt. Washington Hotel Road
Bretton Woods NH 03575
603-278-1000
Pats Peak Ski Area
686 Flanders Road
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Henniker, NH 03242
Charles Champagne, CEO northeastrehab com
Omni Hotels Management Corp
4001 Maple Ave., Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75219
Josh DeBottis, gen. mgr omnihotels com/mountwashington
603-428-3245 800
Kris Blomback, gen. mgr patspeak.com
Resort
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Associated Grocers of New England Inc 11 Cooperative Way Pembroke, NH 03275
603-223-6710 681
New Hampshire Hospital 36 Clinton St. Concord, NH 03301 603-271-5300
Littleton Regional Healthcare
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600 St. Johnsbury Road Littleton, NH 03561 603-444-9000
Mike Violette, CEO/pres agne com
Ellen M. Lapointe, CEO dhhs.nh.gov/about-dhhs/locationsfacilities/new-hampshire-hospital
650
Robert Nutter, CEO, pres littletonhealthcare org
Huggins Hospital 240 South Main St., Suite C Wolfeboro NH 03894 603-569-7500 640
Jeremy Roberge, CEO/pres hugginshospital.org
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Parkland Medical Center One Parkland Drive Derry NH 03038 603-432-1500
Merchants Fleet 14 Central Park Drive, First Floor Hooksett, NH 03106
HCA Healthcare One Park Plaza Nashville, TN 37203
Samuel Hazen, CEO/chmn. 602
Whitney Fenyak, CEO parklandmedicalcenter com
603-669-4100 600
Matt Dyer, CEO/pres merchantsfleet.com
Unitil Corporation 6 Liberty Lane West Hampton, NH 03842 603-772-0775 595
Thomas P Meissner, Jr , CEO/pres unitil.com
Wholesale distributor of groceries, dairy products, frozen foods, meat and produce, retail
Psychiatric, state hospital
25-bed critical access hospital and Level III trauma center, robust outpatient specialty offerings
Hospital and primary care
Regional acute-care hospital with a Level III trauma center
Automobile dealer; fleet management solutions
Utility providing electric and gas service in New England, as well as a non-utility natural gas transmission
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Monadnock Community Hospital 452 Old Street Road Peterborough, NH 03458
603-924-7191
Oracle America, Inc One Oracle Drive Nashua, NH 03062
Speare Memorial Hospital 16 Hospital Road Plymouth, NH 03264
603-536-1120
Alice Peck Day Lifecare Center Inc 10 Alice Peck Day Drive Lebanon, NH 03766
546
Richard Scheinblum, CEO/pres monadnockcommunityhospital.com
World’s largest independent provider of integrated cloud applications and platform services
Critical access hospital providing medical/surgical care, birthing suite and provider practices
Critical access hospital with expertise in orthopedics neurosurgery, pain management
Source: NH Business Review survey and research
NH's Largest Ser vice Sector Employers
Fidelity orders workers to return
There’s more than a remote chance that workers at Fidelity’s campus in Merrimack will be reporting there, beginning in September. The company recently announced it would be ordering workers to return from the comfort of their home offices, a process the financial firm said will happen in phases in New Hampshire, Boston and two other locations.
With more than 7,900 workers in New Hampshire — more than the 6,200 based at its Boston headquarters — Fidelity is one of the state’s largest private employers. In addition to Merrimack and Boston, Fidelity sites in Kentucky and New Mexico will be the first to transition to the new policy. The company employs about 80,000 people globally.
The change will affect all New Hampshire employees except those in “customerfacing, phone-based roles,” who will work in the office one week on a four-week rotation, the company said. Managers who are at the vice president level or above at all Fidelity sites will also be required to work full-time on-site.
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Memorial Hospital
3073 White Mountain Hwy North Conway, NH 03860
603-356-5461
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New London Hospital 273 County Road New London, NH 03257 603-526-2911
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The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester 401 Cypress St. Manchester NH 03103
603-668-4111
MaineHealth 110 Free St. Portland, ME 04101
William L. Caron, Jr , CEO
Dartmouth Health One Medical Center Drive Lebanon, NH 03756
Joanne Mather Conroy , MD CEO
500 Tricia G Costigan, MBA, FACHE MaineHealth pres mainehealth.org/Memorial-Hospital
456
Jeff Hollinger, board pres newlondonhospital.org
450 Patricia Carty, CEO/pres mhcgm.org
Business Type
Critical access hospital, nursing home
2 Critical access community hospital, emergency, express care, rehab, imaging, ortho primary care
Psychiatric, substance abuse treatment center 31
Frisbie Memorial Hospital 11 Whitehall Road Rochester, NH 03867 603-332-5211
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Valley Regional Healthcare Inc 243 Elm St. Claremont, NH 03743 603-542-7771
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Bottomline Technologies Inc. 325 Corporate Drive Portsmouth, NH 03801 603-436-0700
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MacMulkin Chevrolet Inc./Thompson Associates 3 Marmon Drive Nashua, NH 03060
HCA Healthcare One Park Plaza Nashville, TN 37203
Samuel N. Hazen, CEO 400
Valley Regional Healthcare Inc 243 Elm St. Claremont, NH 03743
Matthew R. Foster, CEO
Thomas Bowden, CEO frisbiehospital.com 1
Primary Stroke Center, acute care/oncology, affiliated w/ Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center
380
Matthew R. Foster, CEO vrh.org
Critical access hospital, general acute care
363
Craig Saks, CEO bottomline com 1 Provides cloud-based payment, invoice and banking solutions to corporations financial institutions and banks around the world
603-888-1121 338
Jeffrey P Thompson, Jr , pres thompsonauto.net
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in NH 1155 Elm St. Manchester NH 03101 603-541-2000
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Growth and chaos
The average law firm celebrated 13% growth in 2025, according to the “2026 Report on the State of the U.S. Legal Market” by Thomas Reuters Institute in partnership with Georgetown Law Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession.
Technology spending was up nearly 10%, and talent costs rose 8.2% compared to 2024, the report said. Firms of various sizes and types have found ways to capitalize on the opportunities, but the factors creating those opportunities are fueled by uncertainty.
“The surge in demand that’s lifting profits to record heights stems not from economic health but from chaos — trade wars, regulatory upheaval and geopolitical tensions — all of which require constant legal navigation.”
The report also warned that the current surge by law firms may portend an industry correction:
“Today’s legal market dynamics — characterized by booming demand amid instability, runaway expenses and universal optimism — closely mirror the conditions that preceded previous industry downturns.”
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McLane Middleton, P.A.
900 Elm St., 10th Floor, Manchester, NH 03101
11 S. Main St., #500, Concord, NH 03301
1 New Hampshire Ave., #200, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green P.A.
1000 Elm St., 17th Floor, Manchester, NH 03101
145 Maplewood Ave., Suite 120, Portsmouth, NH 03801
9 Capitol St., Concord, NH 03301 sulloway com 603-223-2800 603-223-2800
670 N. Commercial St., #207, Manchester, NH 03101
Cleveland, Waters and Bass, P.A.
366 Central Ave , Dover, NH 03820 2 Capital Plaza, 5th Floor, Concord, NH 03301 280 Main St., New London, NH 03257
New Hampshire Ave., #350, Portsmouth, NH 03801
N. Main St., #204, Concord, NH 03301
Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella PLLC
83 Clinton St., Concord, NH 03301
16 Acadia Lane, Exeter, NH 03833
111 Maplewood Ave., Unit D, Portsmouth, NH 03801
164 Route 25, #2, Meredith, NH 03253 dtclawyers com
N. Main St., PO Box 1318, Concord, NH 03302
69%
76%
62%
Source: 8am.com
NH's Largest Law Firms
& Kerrigan,
With more clients asking for relief from high hourly rates, alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) are becoming part of the legal menu. According to a survey from Best Law Firms, 72% of U.S. firms are offering AFAs, with the number rising to 90% among firms with more than 50 lawyers.
Source: David L. Brown, bestlawfirms.com
NH's Largest Law Firms
Cronin, Bisson & Zalinsky, P.C.
46 Bay St., Manchester, NH 03104
722 Chestnut St., Manchester, NH 03104
Hudkins Law
126 Hall St., Unit J, Concord 03301
1 Park Ave., #4, Hampton 03842
420 Main St., New London, NH 03257
428 Main St., Keene, NH 03431
25 Indian Rock Road, #9, Windham, NH 03087
Law Offices of Nicole M. Bluefort LLC
1155 Elm St., #801, Manchester, NH 03101
Pastori | Krans PLLC
82 N. Main St., Suite B, Concord, NH 03301
Ransmeier & Spellman P C
1 Capitol St., 4th Floor, Concord, NH 03301
1 Windhaven Drive, Rochester, NH 03867
Abramson, Brown & Dugan, P.A. 1819 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03104
Gary Saklad, CEO/pres piftechnologies com 603-622-2122
Momot, CEO/pres twinstate com 603-230-9598
Tom Ouellette, pres bdtme com 603-644-2528
Dan Bergeron, co-founder skyterratech.com 603-769-3172
Fabricates aerospace rigid metal tubular assemblies by bending, forming, orbital welding, brazing
Financial planning, managed services digital advisory
Strategy, design and implementation services for e-commerce businesses
Automation Integration Consultants & Ricoh Copier
Bridge St., Unit 14 Nashua, NH 03060
Retcomp Inc. 2nd NH Turnpike South New Boston, NH 03070 Diane Drew, pres retcomp com 603-487-5010
Computer Group 30 Mirona Road Ext. Portsmouth, NH 03801
Cryo Industries of America Inc 11124 South Willow St. Manchester, NH 03103
David P Hodgdon, CEO/ founder pcgit.com 603-431-4121
George J Svenconis, pres cryoindustries com 603-621-9957
equipment services and supplies specializing in Konica Minolta, Xerox, Lexmark,HP, software
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‘Year of the evasive adversary’
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in business operations, agents write code, analyze data, orchestrate workflows and make decisions at machine speed — making every layer of the enterprise faster and more automated, Crowdstrike said in its 2026 Global Threat Report.
That means more work for IT service firms working to protect businesses from the latest threat.
“The adversary is operating in the agentic era as well. In 2025, AI-enabled adversaries increased attacks by 89% year-over-year,” the report said. “AI accelerated phishing and automated econnaissance, shortening the time from initial access to impact. It elevated less sophisticated threat actors and amplified the most advanced ones. It compressed the time between intent and execution.”
Like Mad magazine’s classic “Spy vs. Spy” cartoons, think AI vs. AI.
“As AI is embedded into development pipelines, SaaS platforms and operational workflows, AI systems themselves become part of the attack surface,” Crowdstrike said. “Adversaries exploited legitimate AI tools by injecting malicious prompts that generated unauthorized commands.”
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Red River Technologies 21 Water St., Suite 500 Claremont,NH03743
Blue Mantis 2 International Drive, Suite #260 Portsmouth, NH 03801
3 Mainstay Technologies 25 Sundial Ave., Suite 504W Manchester,NH03103
4 Daystar,Inc. 121 Shattuck Way, Suite 10 Newington,NH03801
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ePlus Technology,Inc. 1 Sundial Ave., Suite 501N Manchester,NH03103
AnthonyChristie, CEO 603-442-5580 redriver.com
750 2 Cloud, collaboration, data, data center, DevOps, mobility, networking, security
JoshuaDinneen, CEO bluemantis.com 493 6 Managed services, cybersecurity and risk management, cloud, carrier services, data center modernization, resource management, strategic advisory services
help desk support, IT consulting and more 9 Solvit,LLC 60 Pointe Place, Suite 29 Dover,NH03820 PeterRozek, pres. 888-241-7778
Managed IT services, outsourced IT support, remote help-desk, on-site network support, virtual CIO (vCIO) services, cybersecurity services, compliance and risk assessments, cloud services, VOIP services, remote access and data recovery
Technical
33 Main St., Suite 501 Nashua,NH03064
Harvey Road, Suite 8-9 Londonderry,NH03053
1037 Calef Highway, Suite 100
Kilpatrick IT Solutions 2303 Columbia Circle Merrimack,NH03054
IT Services 66 North Stark Highway Weare,NH03281
Systems Engineering 1 Tara Blvd. Nashua,NH03062
Mirador IT 2 Industrial Park Drive, Unit A400 Concord, NH 03301
StevenWilson, pres. 603-889-4684 cistech.com
JohnKuhn,
RodRicard, III, CEO 866-445-8635 geektoyoubusiness.com
Consulting, IT management, workflow automation, digital transformation, compliance, cyber security assessments, cloud migration readiness assessments, IT infrastructure assessments
cybersecurity, cloud solutions, vCIO, remote monitoring and management, vulnerability assessments, endpoint monitoring and detection, cybersecurity employee training, HIPAA training and compliance
Managed IT, cybersecurity services, business phone systems, audits and assessments, website services, penetration test, business continuity (backup and disaster recovery)
backup and recovery, cloud computing, workstation management; remote and office IT solutions
VoIP, network design, IT support, consulting, virtual CIO, cloud
Mirador IT specializes in managed and co-managed IT services, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity, responsive support, and IT consulting for businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities across northern New England. Source: NH Business Review survey and research
COULD YOUR BUSINESS SURVIVE
NH's Largest Manufacturing Employers
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Tough times for NH manufacturers
New Hampshire’s manufacturing sector has been losing jobs since mid-2023, following a nationwide trend, said Greg David, assistant director at New Hampshire Employment Security.
“U.S. tariff policies have likely had modest impacts on employment in 2025 but could have greater impacts in 2026,” David said in a LinkedIn post.
“The effects on the manufacturing sector will likely be mixed, as many manufacturers struggle with higher input costs, but some are better positioned to compete with non-domestic manufacturers.”
Manufacturing employment in the state reached a post-pandemic high in June 2023 at 71,000 jobs, before declining steadily over the next two years, falling to 67,400 jobs in June 2025, a loss of 3,600 jobs (5.1%), according to “New Hampshire’s Struggling Manufacturing Sector,” an article David wrote for the state.
Some manufacturing segments performed well during the period, including electrical equipment, appliance, component and both primary and fabricated metal, and transportation equipment, he said.
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BAE Systems Electronic Systems
65 Spit Brook Road Nashua,NH03060 603-885-2632
SIG SauerInc.
72 Pease Blvd. Newington,NH03801 603-610-3000
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) 175 Jaffrey Road Peterborough,NH03458 603-924-3311
Lonza BiologicsInc.
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Freudenberg-NOK
450 Pleasant St. Bristol,NH03222 603-744-0371
Lindt
One Fine Chocolate Place Stratham,NH03885 603-778-8100
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6 Carlton Gardens London SWIY 5AD, United Kingdom Charles Woodburn, CEO
Sig Sauer GmbH & Co.
Sauerstraße 2-6 Eckernförde24340, Germany
MinebeaMitsumi Inc. 3-9-6 Mita Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan YoshihisaKainuma, CEO/pres.
Lonza Group Ltd.
Muenchensteinerstrasse 38 CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland WolfgangWienand, CEO
Freudenberg & Co.
Kommanditgesellschaft
Hohnerweg 2-4
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Dr. MatthiasSckuhr, CEO/pres.
Lindt & Sprüngli (Schweiz) AG Seestrasse 204, CH-8802
Kilchberg, Switzerland
AdalbertLechner, CEO
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6,500 TerryCrimmins, Electronic Systems pres. baesystems.com
2,126 sigsauer.com
1,500 RichBardellini, pres. nhbb.com
1,460 KevinKerls, site head lonza.com
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1,200 lindtusa.com
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Military and commercial electronics
Private/1 Firearms manufacturer and training academy
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Manufacturer of of ball/ cylindrical roller bearings, rod ends, spherical bearings, bushings, next-up assemblies and other products
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CDMO for biopharmaceutical and cell therapy manufacturing
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Manufactures seals and custommolded products
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Manufacturer of premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries
HyperthermInc. 21 Great Hollow Road Hanover,NH03755 603-643-3441
DavidPoggi, exec. dir., global transformation emdmillipore.com
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Manufacturer of plasma arc cutting equipment and software
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Bioprocessing business unit manufacturing filtration equipment for the life sciences industry
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Hitchiner Manufacturing Co.Inc. 594 Elm St. Milford,NH03055 603-673-1100
Osram SylvaniaInc.
275 West Main St. Hillsborough,NH03244 603-464-5533
Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast
1 Executive Park Drive, Suite 330 Bedford,NH03110 603-627-7871
Osram GmbH
Tobelbader Straße 30 8141 Premstaetten, Austria AldoKamper, CEO
Kirin Holdings Company, LTD 10-2, Nakano 4-chome, Nakano-ku Tokyo 164-0001, Japan Takeshi Minakata, pres., COO
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720 GrantWright, CEO osram.us
700 MarkFrancoeur, pres. cokenortheast.com
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Manufactures investment castings including custom machining as requested for automotive, aerospace, defense and other markets
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Manufacturer of halogen, H10, neon and incandescent light sources for auto, aviation and electrical industries
Private/2 Soft drink manufacturing and distribution
NH's Largest Manufacturing Employers
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Manufacturing in NH
In 2024, an average of 68,494 workers were employed in the manufacturing sector, the third largest number of workers among all industries. Only two sectors employed more workers: health care and social assistance with 97,797 workers, and retail trade with 90,448 workers. Annual average employment in manufacturing decreased 2.6% in 2024 and is still below 2019 levels.
• Manufacturing accounted for 11.3% of total private (non-government) employment in New Hampshire. This is a 0.4% decrease compared to 2023.
• The 2024 private sector share of manufacturing workers in New Hampshire remained above Missouri and below Nebraska at 15th highest among all states in the U.S.
• Manufacturing workers were paid an average of $1,448 per week in 2024. The average weekly wage for all privately employed workers was $1,173.
• Manufacturing workers worked an average of 39.3 hours per week in 2024, compared to 33.3 hours for total private employment.
Source: Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, New Hampshire Employment Security
Albany International Corp 216 Airport Drive Rochester NH 03867 603-330-5850
Harvey Building Products 1400 Main St. Waltham, Massachusetts 02451
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600 Gordon Gilroy, CEO summitpackagingsystems com
580 Marian Noronha, pres turbocam.com
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Chad Carlton, mng. dir getinge com
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Tom Ripp, CEO analogic com
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Justin St. Hilaire, pres harveywindows com
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Designs and manufactures firearms and investment castings in ferrous alloys and titanium
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World’s leading supplier of dropon-demand inkjet printheads for industrial applications
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Manufacturer of hook and loop fasteners and related products for industry and consumers
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Manufactures and sells electrical connectors and system-designed tooling
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Manufacturer of aerosol can valves
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Flow path components and assemblies for turbomachinery
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Manufacturer of angioplasty, drug delivery, thrombus extraction catheters, coronary stents, covered stents, chest tube drainage, vascular grafts and hernia mesh
Designs and manufactures advanced imaging, detection and power technology for aviation security, health care and industrial markets
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Manufacturer and distributor of windows and doors
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Christopher Stone, pres., Albany Engineered Composites albint.com
Advanced composite components for aerospace and custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens and other process industries
Honeywell 855 S. Mint St. Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 Jim Currier, CEO/pres
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NH's Largest Manufacturing Employers
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Advanced Manufacturing in NH
The Advanced Manufacturing industry cluster encompasses aerospace and defense, computer and electronics manufacturing, electrical equipment and appliances, metal fabrication, machinery, and transportation equipment production.
• Advanced Manufacturing accounts for 5.6% of the state’s total employment. This includes 42,327 jobs as of 2022.
• The number of jobs in the industry grew by 2.6% from 2017-2022. The cluster added 1,067 net new jobs in those five years, representing 8.6% of New Hampshire’s job growth during this period.
• The average annual earnings for a New Hampshire Advanced Manufacturing worker are $111,728, while the average for all industries is $82,673.
• There are 1,175 pay-rolled business locations in New Hampshire’s Advanced Manufacturing cluster. These establishments average 36 jobs, which is higher than similar companies in New England.
• The cluster contributes $8.3 billion in gross regional product to the state’s economy, representing 7.7% of the state total.
Source: “State of New Hampshire Advanced Manufacturing Report,” NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs
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New England Wire TechnologiesCorp. 130 North Main St. Lisbon,NH03585 603-838-6624
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Novo Nordisk 9 Technology Drive West Lebanon,NH03784
Manufactures topically applied skin care products for active lifestyles including After Bite, Natrapel, Ben's and others, plus Easy Care & Adventure Medical Kits
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ISO 9001 certified U.S. manufacturer of both copper and fiber optic cables for telecommunications and high bandwidth data applications
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Manufacturer of copper magnet wire and alloys
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Manufacturer of processed foods
The ‘apex’ consumer
Consumers have become increasingly sophisticated, not only understanding how digital systems work but learning how to game e-commerce, loyalty programs and subscriptions and make them work for them, says iterable.com.
“Consumers don’t need to understand marketing automation to know they’re inside a system. They recognize that AI and algorithms shape what they see, when they see it and what offers appear,” said the company, which offers an AI customer engagement platform, in a 2026 report.
That means it’s more difficult to tell what consumers are going to do next and how to engage with them to close the deal.
“Consumers understand what actions trigger better outcomes and use them intentionally. Whether it’s abandoning carts or stacking discounts, engagement is often designed to extract maximum value rather than signal true intent,” the report said.
NH's Largest Marketing Companies
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GYK Antler
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Concord Direct 92 Old Turnpike Road Concord,NH03301
An integrated marketing company that strategizes creative and media, including video production and broadcast, digital design and development, social media, media planning and buying, data and analytics
Consulting, insight, strategy, creative audit, research, development, design and copywriting, website and digital product development, email and social, print execution, data processing
Digital transformation, digital marketing and advertising, user experience and design, web development and integration, hosting and managed services
Marketing services, pre-production planning, variable data high-speed ink-jet printing, commercial printing, data processing, personalization, mailing, lettershop services, design and creative services
Strategy, Design & Implementation Services for ecommerce businesses
New England business marketing, senior living marketing, brand strategy, creative services, traditional and digital media, website development, social media, content creation and data analytics.
We're an agency full of B2B talent and experience to help you make the right marketing investments, yield measurable returns, and make a beeline for your business objectives.
Marketing, SEO, paid media management, social media, branding 9 wedüInc. 20 Market St. Manchester,NH03101
Montagne Powers 814 Elm St., Suite 205 Manchester,NH03101
Cookson Communications 722 Pine St. Manchester,NH03104
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Flow Events &
814 Elm St., Suite 510 Manchester,NH03101
SeanOwen, CEO 603-647-9338 19 wedu.com
EJPowers Scott Tranchemontagne partners 603-644-3200
MattCookson, CEO/pres. 603-782-8192
AmiD'Amelio CEO/pres. 603-301-5181
BarrieHanlon, mng. dir. 844-310-6296
montagnepowers.com
cookson.agency
Brand promotion, strategy, public relations, creative, experiential marketing, digital marketing, website design, multimedia and internet-based applications.
Full-service strategic communications firm specializing in public relations, media and community relations, crisis communications, digital media, video, advertising, events and experiential marketing
Our in-house writing, communications, design, web, social media, public relations and marketing work is where we shine.
B2B marketing, technology, pharma and manufacturing
Service marketing specialists (health care, financial services, civic/nonprofit organizations); brand and media strategy; digital and traditional advertising; web development and social media
Email marketing, website development, social media, search engine optimization, digital advertising, website analytics
Marketing campaigns, brand development, corporate communications, website development, social media management, graphic design, copywriting, event planning, fundraising and more
Brand, creative, web, marketing, SEO and media services, with a strong emphasis on measurable, multichannel results Source: NH Business Review survey and research
NH staffing firm employment by the numbers
49,500 workers employed by staffing firms in NH
9,600 — average temporary help workers each week
$632.1 million — annual payroll
180 — estimated number of staffing firm offices (2023)
Source: American Staffing Association 2024 fact sheet
Staffing Services in NH
Company Location
Adecco 11 Trafalgar Square, Suite 104 Nashua,NH03063
Alexander Technology Group
5 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 304 Bedford,NH03110
Balance Staffing 116-B Pleasant St. Salem,NH03079
BANKW StaffingLLC 5 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 304 Bedford,NH03110
CoWorx Staffing Services 130 Central Ave., Suite 3 Dover,NH03820
Goodwin Recruiting 135 Hooksett Road, Suite 380 Manchester,NH03104
Great Bay Staffing 133 Washington St. #902 Dover,NH03820
General staffing, clerical, light industrial, professional, and finance roles for temporary, tempto-perm and direct hire placements; workforce management services, including payroll support, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), and on-site staffing.
Temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire for IT professionals
Temporary, temp-hire and permanent staffing; administrative, customer service, sales, manufacturing, warehouse, light industrial, payroll services, accounting and engineering
Holding and management company that focuses on building and growing the region's most successful staffing companies
Full-service staffing, recruiting for industrial, administrative and sales
Hospitality management recruitment, mystery shopping, guest satisfaction surveys, staff feedback programs, exit interviews, real estate, consulting, food safety audits and diversity recruitment, hospitality, food processing, call center, health care, accounting and finance
Full-service recruiting firm dedicated to placing information technology and healthcare professionals throughout the country.
Temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire for finance and accounting professionals
Staffing for light industrial, administrative and accounting; human resource consulting
Full-service staffing firm, handling contract, contract to permanent and permanent positions in the tech industry
Temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire in office support, accounting, HR, light industrial and technical, manufacturing and engineering
Office administration, mid-level management, call center relations, accounting/finance, clerical, manufacturing management, human resources, sales/marketing, light industrial, events/hospitality and outdoor services
Temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire for administrative, human resources and legal
Temporary placement of highly skilled office and administrative support professionals
Perm., direct hire-sales recruiting and sales staffing consulting for industrial, business products, consumer, IT, manufacturing, print/graphics, technology, security, insurance
Manufacturing, engineering, IT, help desk, light industrial, materials/logistics, professional admin, marketing, accounting, temporary, temp to hire, onsite management, payroll
Provides temporary, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement for administrative staff, customer service/call center, engineering, human resource professionals, light industrial, manufacturing management, office management, production, purchasing/buyers and more
Source: NH Business Review research
Coworking spaces market valued at $21 billion
What was once a niche work space for freelancers and early-stage startups has become a global market that was valued at nearly $21 billion in 2025, according to S&S Insider, which predicts the coworking spaces market will grow to nearly $82 billion by 2035.
Coworking has evolved “into a mainstream commercial real estate category that Fortune 500 corporations, financial institutions, technology companies and professional services firms are actively incorporating into their property strategies as a permanent and growing component of their total office footprint,” S&S Insider said.
The January 2025 acquisition of Industrious by CBRE Group — creating a new business segment within the world’s largest commercial real estate firm — was a watershed moment for the sector and “represents the most definitive institutional validation of coworking’s permanent place in the commercial property ecosystem.”
Source: sisninsider.com
Coworking Spaces around NH
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CEO Bedford 3 Executive Park Drive Bedford,NH03110
Small meeting rooms starting at $30/ hour or $2175/day; conference rooms starting at $45/hour or $225/day; large conference rooms starting at $55/hour or $295/day; available options for virtual identity and private office suites
Dedicated desk membership, $400/ month or $300/month with 6-month lease; open space full time, $200/month; private office membership, $675-$1,250/ month; monthly conference room membership, $500/month or $40/hour for non-members; bundle of 10 conference room hours, $300
$275 full-time, $200 part-time open space; $400 dedicated desk full-time; $75 virtual business mailbox
Wireless and hardwired internet, coffee, water and tea service, optional mail and mailforwarding services, front desk reception, name on corporate marquee, access to conference rooms and convenient online booking system, access to copy and print center (networking available), access to kitchen and common areas
Wi-Fi, unlimited printing, community cafe with kitchen essentials and complimentary coffee, access to fitness center with shower and on-site pet washing station
Wi-Fi, on-site parking, copying and printing services, conference rooms, Starbucks café, local vendor discounts, networking events and programs
Sit/stand desks, ergonomic chairs, access to shared conference rooms, business center, kitchen, parking, fitness center, second-floor location, elevator
Meeting rooms, telephone answering, membership, event space, private offices, custom and day offices, hot desks, dedicated desks, workplace recovery
Conference room; short-term, long-term options; day passes; refrigerator; water cooler
Free Wi-Fi, coffee bar, conference rooms, member-only events, digital community access
2- to 100-person meeting and event spaces, digital conference Room, Wi-Fi, 13 private offices, 8 dedicated desks, community membership benefits
NH-based Media Outlets
News media outlets fight for survival
Newspapers have been on the decline for decades, but the note to readers that appeared on the front page of the May 30/31, 2026, edition of the New Hampshire Sunday News was startling in its directness.
Bob Singer, who previously led Merchants Auto, and Greg Wendt, an out-of-state investor, flatly stated that if not for their investment in the Union Leader, the newspaper would have shut down. While the dollar amount was not disclosed, the December 2024 deal was structured to match a $1 million loan from the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority.
“We did it because we believe the Union Leader is part of New Hampshire’s civic infrastructure — and that its survival helps hold this great state together at a time when the country feels increasingly pulled apart,” wrote the “primary owners,” who encouraged readers and advertisers to support the newspaper.
The plea from the 163-year-old newspaper comes as more than 210 counties in the United States lack a local news source, according to the 2025 “State of Local News” report by Northwestern University. Over the past 20 years, nearly 40% of all local newspapers have vanished, upended by changes in technology and reader habits.
The Baysider 5 Water St. Meredith, NH 03253
The Bedford Journal 110 Main St., Suite 1 Nashua, NH 03060
Berlin Daily Sun 164 Main St. Berlin, NH 03570
Binnie Media 4 Church St. Concord, NH 03301
The Cabinet Press Inc 110 Main St., Suite 1 Nashua, NH 03060
Colebrook Chronicle PO Box 263 Colebrook, NH 03576
Concord Monitor 1 Monitor Drive Concord, NH 03302
The Conway Daily Sun 64 Seavey St. North Conway NH 03860
Thomas Ewing, owner/publisher Bill Bilodeau , mng. editor Daily
Adam Hirshan, publisher Julie Hirshan Hart, editor
18,000 Monday through Saturday
NHPR and NH PBS regroup after funding cuts
New Hampshire Public Radio and New Hampshire PBS, both longtime staples of the Granite State’s media landscape, faced major funding losses in 2025 when Republicans in the U.S. Congress voted to claw back more than $1 billion previously allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
“As a direct result, all federal funding to local NPR and PBS member stations vanished. This leaves hundreds of public media stations at risk of having to reduce or suspend operations — at a time when their services are increasingly vital to Americans with limited alternatives for local news, especially in rural areas,” according to the 2025 “State of Local News” report by Northwestern University.
For New Hampshire Public Radio, the funding cuts amounted to more than $400,000, or 6% of the station’s annual budget, NHPR reported in July 2025. The $1.3 million loss for New Hampshire PBS represented 18% of its budget, according to an NHPR story.
NH-based Media Outlets
Company Location
Littleton Courier 79 Main St. Lancaster,NH03584
Londonderry Times 118 Hardy Road Londonderry,NH03053
Manchester Ink Link 1087 Elm St., #303 Manchester,NH03104
Manchester Media Group 500 N. Commercial St. Manchester,NH03101
Meredith News 5 Water St. Meredith,NH03253
The Merrimack Journal 54 School St. Milford,NH03055
Monadnock Ledger-Transcript 20 Grove St. Peterborough,NH03458
New Hampshire Bar News 2 Pillsbury St., 6th Floor Concord,NH03301-3502
New Hampshire Bulletin 72 North Main St., Suite 200 Concord,03301
New HampshirePBS 268 Mast Road Durham,NH03824
NH Business Review 250 Commercial St., Suite 4014 Manchester,NH03101
NH Public Radio 2 Pillsbury St., 6th Floor Concord,NH03301
NH Union Leader 200 Bedford St., 4th floor Manchester,NH03101
Portsmouth Herald 111 New Hampshire Ave. Portsmouth,NH03801
Seacoast Online 111 New Hampshire Ave. Portsmouth,NH03801
Valley News
24 Interchange Drive West Lebanon,NH03784
WMUR-TV Broadcast Center 100 South Commercial St. Manchester,NH03101
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NH woos foreign investment
New Hampshire’s low tax burden makes it attractive to international companies considering expanding into the United States, says the state Department of Business and Economic Affairs, noting the state’s commitment to innovation.
Foreign direct investment in the Granite State comprises 186 companies from 24 countries across 45 industries. Business operations range from research and development to supply chain logistics, directly supporting 43,900 jobs in tech, health care, manufacturing and other sectors, says the BEA, citing major players like Lonza and BAE Systems.
“We offer a powerful combination of foreign trade zones, export assistance and business tax incentives so that international companies can hit the ground running as soon as they land in New Hampshire,” the BEA says on its website.
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BAE Systems 6 Carlton Gardens
LondonSWIY 5AD, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1252-373232
Global producer of a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces including advanced electronics, security, IT solutions, and customer support and services.
Manufacturer of ball/cylindrical roller bearings, rod ends, spherical bearings, bushings, next-up assemblies, machined parts, etc.
Manufacturer of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins from mammalian cell cultures
Designs/manufactures seals and custom molded products
Bioprocessing business unit manufacturing filtration equipment for the life sciences industry
Manufacturer of halogen, H10, neon and incandescent light sources for auto, aviation, electrical industry
Soft drink manufacturing and distribution
Manufacturer of angioplasty, drug delivery, thrombus extraction catheters, coronary stents, covered stents
Mfr. of precision wire processing equipment
Manufacturer of RF microwave components and assemblies
Manufacturer of rigid tubular assemblies and complex machined components for aerospace and semi-conductor industries
Asphalt and stone products, highway work, airports, heavy and highway construction
Largest Subsidiaries of International Companies
Foreign investment surges to $232.2 billion in 2025
Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish or expand U.S. businesses totaled $232.2 billion in 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis said in June.
Expenditures increased $76.8 billion, or 49.5%, from 2024 levels.
“As in previous years, acquisitions of existing U.S. businesses accounted for most of the expenditures,” the bureau said.
Industries attracting the most investment were publishing ($50.7 billion), followed by chemicals manufacturing ($45.4 billion), and plastics and rubber products manufacturing ($19 billion). The manufacturing sector ($121.8 billion) accounted for 52.5% of total expenditures.
Employment in 2025 at newly acquired, established or expanded foreign-owned businesses in the United States was 213,100 employees.
Plastics and rubber parts manufacturing accounted for the largest number of current employees (21,800), followed by transportation equipment manufacturing (17,300), and primary and fabricated metals manufacturing (16,400).
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Hutchinson 124, Avenue des Champs-Elysees
75008 Paris, France (33)-1-40-74-8300
Helene Moreau-Leroy, CEO/pres
Proterial Ltd. 6-6, Marunouchi 1-chome Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8280, Japan 81-3-3258-1111
Sean Stack, CEO/pres./chmn.
Safran Electronics & Defense 2, Boulevard du Général Martial Valin Paris 75724, France
Northern American sales of machines for plastics processing
Manufacturer and designer of electrical heating elements
Manufacturer of abrasives and ceramic products
Manufacturer of high-temperature Mica insulating materials
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NH's Colleges & Universities
Higher Education by the Numbers
$17.1 billion — How much New Hampshire’s higher education institutions contribute to the state’s economy each year, according to the New Hampshire College & University Council (NHCUC).
114,262 — Number of jobs in New Hampshire supported and sustained by higher education in New Hampshire, according to NHCUC.
4% — Increase in incoming class size for fall 2026 at the University of New Hampshire, which surpassed its enrollment target as college admissions nationwide struggle to attract students due to changing demographics.
50% — Share of New Hampshire’s top 10 occupations projected to have the highest need for employees to require at least some college education, according to the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute.
University of New Hampshire 105 Main St., Thompson Hall Durham, NH 03824
Dartmouth College 7 Lebanon St., Suite 201 Hanover, NH 03755
S Chilton, pres unh.edu 603-862-1234
Sian Leah Beilock dartmouth.edu 603-646-3661
4 Plymouth State University 17 High St. Plymouth, NH 03264 Donald L. Birx plymouth.edu 603-535-5000
5 New England College 98 Bridge St. Henniker,
NH's Largest Conference Facilities
Emerging trends for conference facilities
Planners expect venues to accommodate shifting formats without downtime through the use of moveable walls, reconfigurable furniture, multi-use lighting and acoustic flexibility.
Seamless Wi-Fi and customizable hybrid-ready AV are among the top priorities of planners.
More than half of planners prefer specialty venues, such as university or cultural centers, over traditional hotels.
Pricing models must include bundled day rates and predictable per-person packages.
With fewer attendees come higher stakes: “With attendance shrinking and expectations rising, planners are demanding spaces that support richer interaction. Networking layouts, lounge seating, quiet areas and walkable formats all matter.”
Source: “Top 10 Venue Trends Meeting Planners Can’t Afford to Ignore in 2026,” OLC Education & Conference Center, Rosemont, Illinois. (olcevents.com)
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50 Emerson Road Milford, NH 03055
Rick Holder
700 Elm St. Manchester NH 03101 Christopher J Nassetta
— Event planners who use hybrid event formats, mixing in-person and virtual attendance. (Remo by events.com)
NH's Largest Conference Facilities
Stillings Hall, 20 Ballard St. Durham, NH 03824
Southern New Hampshire University 2500 North River Road Manchester, NH 03106-1045
Town & Country Inn and Resort 20 U S. Route 2 Gorham/Shelburne, NH 03581
Scott Labnon
Bedford Village Inn 2 Olde Bedford Way Bedford, NH 03110
Jack & Andrea Carnevale
1251 Eaton Road, Route 153 Madison, NH 03849
NH's Largest Conference Facilities
NH 03038
Cesar Arboleda; Amy LaBelle
NH's Largest Conference Facilities
Meet.Gather.
43.7% — Share of the convention centers’ share of the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions market in 2025, making them the largest venue category. (mordorintelligence.com)
NH's Largest Conference Facilities
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Artisan Hotel 17 Via Toscana Salem, NH 03079 Joe Faro
Audrey Calhau
72% — Event professionals who reported stable or increased attendance in 2025 compared with 2024. (conventionsouth.com)
NH's Largest Conference Facilities
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Hotel industry snapshot in NH
$2.6 billion — Hotel guest spending in NH economy
430 — Number of hotels in NH
23,519 — Number of hotel guest rooms in NH
3.1% — Share of total jobs supported by the hotel industry in NH
Source: American Hotel & Lodging Association
NH's Largest Hotels & Lodging Facilities
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Facility Location Owner Top Management Website Phone
Waterville Valley Conference & Event Center
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56 Packards Road
Waterville Valley,NH03215 WVSR, LLC
Omni Mount Washington Resort
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TimSmith, gen. mgr./pres. waterville.com 1-800-GO-VALLEY 520 200 101
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310 Mt. Washington Hotel Road
Bretton Woods,NH03575
Omni Hotels Management Corp.
Attitash Village 1 River Run Drive
Bartlett,NH03812
Attitash Mountain Service Co., Inc.
Sheraton Nashua 11 Tara Blvd.
Nashua,NH03062
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown 700 Elm St. Manchester,NH03101 Hilton
Courtyard by Marriott Nashua 2200 Southwood Drive
Nashua,NH03063
Roedel Companies;Host Hotels & Resorts Inc.
Mountain Club on Loon Resort &Spa 90 Loon Mountain Road Lincoln,NH03251
The Mountain Club on Loon UOA
JoshDeBottis, gen. mgr. omnihotels.com/mountwashington 603-278-1000
BrandonSwartz, gen. mgr. attitashvillage.com 603-374-6500
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Banquet Facilities, Conference Ctr., Function Rooms, Golf, Health Club, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Outdoor Pool, Resort, Restaurant, Sauna, Ski Area, Tennis, Nordic Skiing, Mountain Biking, Scenic Chairlift Rides
Banquet Facilities, Conference Ctr., Function Rooms, Golf, Health Club, Horseback Riding, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Motel, Outdoor Pool, Resort, Restaurant, Sauna, Ski Area, Tennis, Hiking, Biking, Canopy Tour, Tennis, Spa, Horseback Riding, Carriage/Sleigh Rides, Gondola Rides, Climbing, Snowshoeing
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BethOsborne, gen. mgr. marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mhtsisheraton-nashua/overview 603-888-9970 337 4 80
JohnZimmerman, gen. mgr. doubletree3.hilton.com/manchester 603-625-1000
KarenCarlisle, dir. of sales eventcenternashua.com
603-579-6055
JeffreyO.McIver, gen. mgr. mtnclub.com
603-745-2244
Conference Ctr., Health Club, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Outdoor Pool, Resort, Restaurant, Sauna, Ski Area, Tennis, Nordic Skiing, Mountain Biking, Scenic Chairlift Rides
Banquet Facilities, Conference Ctr., Function Rooms, Health Club, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Outdoor Pool, Restaurant, Business Center, Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi
248 2 240 Banquet Facilities, Conference Ctr., Function Rooms, Health Club, Indoor Pool, Lounge, Restaurant
245 5 130
234 117 N/A
Banquet Facilities, Conference Ctr., Function Rooms, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Restaurant, Fast Internet, Basketball Court, Laundry Room
Banquet Facilities, Conference Ctr., Function Rooms, Health Club, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Outdoor Pool, Resort, Restaurant, Sauna, Ski Area, Spa
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DoubleTree by Hilton Nashua 2 Somerset Parkway Nashua,NH03063
Linchris Hotel Corporation
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
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250 Market St. Portsmouth,NH03801
Ocean Properties/Port Owner Harbor LLC
CathyCucchiello, gen. mgr. dtnashua.doubletreebyhilton.com 603-886-1200
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Airport Transportation, Banquet Facilities, Function Rooms, Health Club, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Restaurant, Sauna, Highspeed Internet, Shuttle Service to Manchester/Boston Regional Airport, Complimentary Parking, Speakers Corner Restaurant and Pub, and Health Club featuring indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, cardio and weight room
CJShaw, gen. mgr. sheratonportsmouth.com
603-431-2300
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North Conway Grand Hotel 72 Common Court North Conway,NH03860
Newport Hotel Group
Eastern Slope Inn Resort
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2760 White Mtn. Highway, Box 359
North Conway,NH03860
Attitash Mountain Svc. Co.
MarcLubchansky, gen. mgr. northconwaygrand.com 603-356-9300
MeganScheid, gen. mgr. easternslopeinn.com
603-356-6321
Source: NH Business Review survey and research
201 8 125
Banquet Facilities, Conference Ctr., Function Rooms, Health Club, Indoor Pool, Lounge, Restaurant, Valet Parking
200 32 50
171 89 100
Banquet Facilities, Conference Ctr., Function Rooms, Health Club, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Outdoor Pool, Restaurant, Sauna, Tennis, Outlet Shopping
Banquet Facilities, Conference Ctr., Function Rooms, Health Club, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Restaurant, Sauna, Playground/Playhouse, River Frontage, X-C
NH's Largest Hotels & Lodging Facilities
Hotel operations impact in NH
6,891 — Employment in NH
$379.9 million — Wages and salaries in NH
$244.3 million — Total taxes in NH
Source: American Hotel & Lodging Association
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Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake 312 Daniel Webster Highway Meredith, NH 03253
Best Western Plus Portsmouth Hotel & Suites
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580 U S. Highway 1 Bypass Portsmouth, NH 03801
Jamsan Hotel Management Inc
Barbara Beckwith, gen. mgr millfalls com 844-745-2931 170 12 120 Banquet Facilities, Function Rooms Outdoor Pool, Restaurant, Full-service Spa and Marketplace Shops
Banquet Facilities, Conference Ctr., Function Rooms, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Outdoor Pool, Restaurant, Guest Laundry, Fitness Center, Business Center 14
The Artisan Hotel 17 Via Toscana Salem, NH 03079 Joe Faro, owner
Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa, a Marriott Hotel & Spa 588 Wentworth Road New Castle, NH 03854
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Town & Country Inn and Resort 20 U S. Route 2 Gorham/Shelburne, NH 03581
Emily Hinton, sales mgr bwportsmouth.com
603-436-7600
Kristoffer Martin, gen. mgr theartisanhotelattuscanvillage com 603-912-8450
Frank Wetenkamp, gen. mgr marriott.com
603-422-7322
Scott Labnon, pres townandcountryinn.com
603-466-3315
Source: NH Business Review survey and research
Close to nature and entertainment
Ideally located in the charming Town of North Conway giving you the opportunity to create your “homebase” as you explore the surrounding beauty of the Mount Washington Valley and the White Mountain National Forest. With our stylish guest rooms and public spaces, you are at the gateway of New Hampshire activities and adventures.
• 90 guest rooms with mountain views
• Onsite Garden Grille Restaurant & Bar
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• EV Charging for hotel guests
• Indoor heated pool/Outside Patio with Firepit
• Fitness Center
• Business Center
• 1,500 sq.ft. of meeting space
Hilton Garden Inn by Hilton North Country 1992 White Mountains Highway, North Conway, NH 03860 603-307-1205 • www.hilton.com
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Banquet Facilities, Outdoor Pool, Restaurant, Wi-Fi, Transportation, Indoor/ Outdoor Fitness Center, Remote Workspaces, Pet-friendly
Conference Ctr., Function Rooms Restaurant, Wireless Internet
We consistently go the extra mile to deliver the exceptional stay you deserve.
Intuitively designed for both function and comfort, it’s our priority to give you a seamless experience— every time. With a variety of amenities you can count on, you’ll have everything you need to stay on track.
• Free, hot breakfast
• Modern fitness center
• Refreshing indoor pool
• Pet-friendly accommodations (*fees and other rules apply)
Golden Eagle Lodge 28 Packard's Road Waterville Valley, NH 03215
mountainviewgrand.com 603-837-0035
Alissa Whittle, gen. mgr grandsummitattitash.com 603-374-6700
Michelle Bechard, gen. mgr hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/ hotels/new-hampshire/hamptoninn-concord-bow-CCDNHHX 603-224-5322
Troy Bergeron, gen. mgr marriott.com/mhtcy 603-641-4900
Phillip Boyven, pres goldeneaglelodge com 888-703-2453
Source: NH Business Review survey and research
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Banquet Facilities, Conference Ctr Function Rooms, Health Club, Jacuzzi, Lounge, Outdoor Pool, Resort, Restaurant, Sauna, Ski Area, Outdoor Heated Pool & Hot Tubs
Function Rooms, Indoor Pool, Complimentary Breakfast, Fitness Center Free HSIA
Airport Transportation, Function Rooms Health Club, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, Restaurant, Breakfast Lounge
Conference Ctr., Function Rooms, Golf, Health Club, Indoor Pool, Resort, Sauna, Ski Area, Tennis
WHERE BUSINESS GOALS MEET INSPIRED EXPERIENCES.
CORPORATE EVENTS AT THE BEDFORD VILLAGE INN
Transform meetings, retreats, team celebrations and holiday gatherings into memorable experiences with exceptional dining, luxury accommodations, and personalized hospitality.
From intimate wine pairing dinners and cocktail workshops to executive retreats and fireside receptions, the Bedford Village Inn offers thoughtfully curated experiences designed to inspire connection, celebrate success, and leave a lasting impression.
experienced team handles every detail so you can focus on what matters mostyour guests your goals, and the connections that drive success.
Chambers in NH operate locally and statewide
Chambers of commerce in New Hampshire represent major metro areas like Manchester to tiny towns like Bethlehem, providing business support services and advocacy.
Annual awards events recognize community leaders while generating revenue to support operational expenses.
In addition to the more than 40 city, town and regional chambers of commerce in New Hampshire, the Granite State is home to the Business and Industry Association (BIA), which represents more than 400 member companies employing 89,000 workers.
The BIA is represented in the New Hampshire Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, a professional development organization comprised of local and regional chamber leaders across the state.
NH Chambers of Commerce
Chamber Office Location
Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce 961 Main St., Berlin, NH 03570
Business & Industry Association of NH 122 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301
Central NH Chamber of Commerce 1 Bridge St., Suite 303C, Plymouth, NH 03264
Kim Allatt, membership dir info@greaterwakefieldchamber org
Chambers tackle big-picture issues
While chambers of commerce are commonly associated with business support activities such as ribbon-cuttings, networking events and training opportunities, they have increasingly become deeply involved in workforce, housing, education and other pressing issues in the Granite State that impact the overall economy.
For example, the Business and Industry Association has partnered in recent years with other regional chambers and the New Hampshire Association of Realtors to lobby the state Legislature to pass laws that ease restrictions blocking affordable housing developments in many areas of the state, an effort that received pushback from municipalities over concerns about local control.
NH Chambers of Commerce
Chamber Office Location
Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce 47 Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, NH 03842
Henniker Chamber of Commerce PO Box 885 Henniker NH 03242
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 304, Jackson, NH 03846
Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce 7 Main St., Jaffrey NH 03452
Kearsarge Area Chamber of Commerce 896 Main St., P O. Box 301, Contoocook, NH 03229
Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce 328 Main St., PO Box 532, New London, NH 03257
Lakes Region Chamber
322 W. Main St., #141, Tilton, NH 03276
Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
262 Cottage St., Suite 250, PO Box 519 Littleton, NH 03561
Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce
272 Daniel Webster Hwy., PO Box 732, Meredith, NH 03253
Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
2473 White Mountain Hwy., PO Box 2300 North Conway, NH 03860
Newport Area Chamber of Commerce 19 Depot St., Newport, NH 03773
North Country Chamber of Commerce 100 Main St., Colebrook, NH 03576
Northern Gateway Regional Chamber of Commerce 25 Park St., Lancaster NH 03584
Rindge Chamber of Commerce 10 Hale Hill Road, PO Box 911, Rindge NH 03461
Somersworth Community Chamber of Commerce 63 High St., PO Box 606, Somersworth, NH 03878
Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce 81 Main St., Salem, NH 03079
Twin Mountain-Bretton Woods Chamber of Commerce PO Box 194, Twin Mountain, NH 03595
Upper Valley Business Alliance 377 N. Main St., West Lebanon, NH 03784
Western White Mountains Chamber of Commerce 159C Main St., North Woodstock, NH 03262
Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce 32 Central Ave., PO Box 547, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Source: NH Business Review survey and research
Phone Website
603-926-8718 hamptonchamber com
603-428-3198 hennikerchamber org
Top Executive Email
Danielle Nonamaker board chair info@hamptonchamber com
Morgan Brophy CEO/pres uvba@uppervalleybusinessalliance com
Hilary Calistro pres info@westernwhitemtns com
Mary DeVries, exec. dir mary@wolfeborochamber com
NH's Largest Hospitals
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Workforce shortages
Demand for health care workers continues to be one of the top challenges of hospitals in New Hampshire.
That has led to high vacancy rates across all hospital departments, according to a November 2025 report by the New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA), including nurses (16.8%), surgical technicians (17.1%) and respiratory therapists (18.4%).
“These vacancies impact hospitals’ ability to care for patients and keep beds staffed. And it dramatically increases the cost of providing care, as hospitals must turn to more expensive temporary staff to care for patients. Hospitals in New Hampshire have seen labor costs grow 36.1%, a dramatic increase since 2019 (pre-COVID).”
95% — Hospital capacity in NH. “This is significantly above the new national postpandemic average of 75%,” says a November 2025 report by the New Hampshire Hospital Association.
“Demand for health care services has held hospital occupancy rates at extraordinarily high levels, leaving little room for patients seeking care.”
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Dartmouth Health One Medical Center Drive Lebanon, NH 03756
Catholic Medical Center 100 McGregor St. Manchester, NH 03102
The Elliot Hospital of the City of Manchester One Elliot Way Manchester, NH 03103
Concord Hospital 250 Pleasant St. Concord, NH 03301
Mark J Tarr, CEO/pres encompasshealth.com/concordrehab 603-226-9800
Jay Hayston, pres cedarcrest4kids org 603-358-3384
Primary Stroke Center, acute care/ oncology, affiliated w/ DartmouthHitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center
care, ortho, cancer center,
Financial challenges
Seven hospitals experienced a negative operating margin in 2024, including four small, rural Critical Access Hospitals, according to NHHA data.
“The statewide operating margin of 1.6% lags far behind national trends,” the report said. “According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, hospital operating margins nationally increased to 5.2% in 2023.”
Source: NHHA
NH's Largest Hospitals
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Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital 10 Alice Peck Day Drive Lebanon, NH 03766
Androscoggin Valley Hospital 59 Page Hill Road Berlin, NH 03570
21 Huggins Hospital 240 South Main St., Suite C Wolfeboro, NH 03894
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Littleton Regional Healthcare
600 St. Johnsbury Road Littleton, NH 03561
21 Memorial Hospital 3073 White Mountain Hwy North Conway, NH 03860
21 Monadnock Community Hospital 452 Old Street Road Peterborough, NH 03458
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New London Hospital 273 County Road New London, NH 03257
Speare Memorial Hospital 16 Hospital Road Plymouth, NH 03264
21 Weeks Medical Center 173 Middle St. Lancaster NH 03584
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Valley Regional Healthcare Inc. 243 Elm St. Claremont, NH 03743
The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester 401 Cypress St. Manchester, NH 03103
Susan E. Mooney, MD, CEO/pres alicepeckday org 603-448-3121
Michael Peterson, pres avhnh.org 603-752-2200
Jeremy Roberge, CEO/pres hugginshospital.org 603-569-7500
Robert Nutter, CEO, pres littletonhealthcare org 603-444-9000
Tricia G Costigan, MBA, FACHE, MaineHealth pres mainehealth.org/Memorial-Hospital 603-356-5461
Richard Scheinblum, CEO/pres monadnockcommunityhospital.com 603-924-7191
Thomas E. Blonski, CEO/pres 603-669-3030 cc-nh.org
Justine Vogel, CEO 603-658-1786 riverwoodsrc org
Christiana Thornton, CEO/ pres 603-226-5829 graniteedvance org
Steve Saltzman, CEO/pres 603-224-6669 communityloanfund.org
James Culhane, CEO/pres 603-224-4093 granitevna.org
Michael Ames CEO/pres 603-206-2700 moorecenter org
Henry Och, CEO 603-882-3616 harborcarenh.org
Kristy Kerin, head of school 603-569-7105 brewsteracademy org
Ann Potoczak, CEO/pres 603-225-4153 communitybridgesnh.org
EIN
2025 Revenue Business Type
030219391
$535,375 906 Dental insurance
020172119
$199 582,508 Electric utility
020272825
$136,700,000
Serves individuals with disabilities and their families with early childhood education, rehabilitation, vocational training, senior care, substance use treatment, housing, transportation and veterans support
020222152
$130 491,114
25-bed Critical Access Hospital and Level III Trauma Center robust specialty offerings
020222163
$98 453 000
Provides social services, including mental health counseling, food assistance and senior care to support individuals and families in need across the state, guided by the values of the Catholic faith
020400703
$79,500,000
Continuing-care retirement community offering independent living, assisted living, memory support and nursing care across three scenic neighborhoods
020368776
$75,100 000
Provides free college and career counseling, scholarships grants and private student loans
222524015
$75,100 000
Nonprofit that provides people and communities with the financial, human and civic resources they need to be economically secure
020222122
$49,700,000
Community-based home health and hospice provider
020261136
$47,200,000
Provides early intervention for children, residential and day programs, case management, vocational training, therapies, and in-home senior services—for people with intellectual/ developmental disabilities, acquired brain injuries and seniors
020351932
$39 700 000
Provides integrated housing, health care, behavioral health and addiction services, employment support, veteran assistance and HIV/AIDS programs for individuals and families facing homelessness or mental health challenges
020223317
$35,900,000
Preparatory school with summer facility
020368594
$31,750,000
Serves individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries with case management, early supports, in-home support and community-based programs for all ages
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72 Spaulding Road Northfield, NH 03276-4608
Meaghan Emmons, CEO 603-286-8901 spauldingservices org
Source: IRS' Exempt Organizations Business Master File Extract
020244216
$30,860,000
Special education and therapeutic residential provider
NH's Largest Nonprofits
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Company name
Location
Planned giving
Between $11 trillion and $12 trillion is expected to flow directly to charitable organizations through “the Great Wealth Transfer,” as baby boomers — the largest generational demographic in history — pass on their wealth to their heirs, according to nonprofitresourcehub.org.
“Planned giving allows nonprofits to build lasting donor legacies by encouraging bequests and other estate gifts. Additionally, with $106 trillion being passed to heirs, nonprofits have a growing opportunity to cultivate relationships with potential major donors, ensuring continued support and impact.”
Source: nonprofitresourcehub.org
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Waypoint 464 Chestnut St. Manchester NH 03105
Granite United Way 22 Concord St., Floor 2 Manchester, NH 03101
Canterbury Shaker Village 288 Shaker Road Canterbury, NH 03224
Boys & Girls Club of Manchester Inc 555 Union St. Manchester, NH 03104
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Strawbery Banke Museum PO Box 300 Portsmouth, NH 03802-0300
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Court Appointed Special Advocates of New Hampshire Inc PO Box 1327 Manchester, NH 03105
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Audubon Society of New Hampshire 84 Silk Farm Road Concord, NH 03301
Seacoast Science Center 570 Ocean Blvd. Rye, NH 03870
Castle Preservation Society PO Box 687 Moultonborough, NH 03254
Alvarez Alvarez De Toledo, CEO 603-668-1920 waypointnh.org
Nichole Martin Reimer CEO/ pres 603-625-6939 graniteuw org
Erin Hammerstedt, exec. dir 603-783-9077 shakers org
Stacy Lopes dir. of development 603-626-4600 casanh.org
Doug Bechtel, pres 603-224-9909 nhaudubon.org
Kate Leavitt, exec. dir 603-436-8043 seacoastsciencecenter org
Charles Clark, exec. dir 603-476-5900 castleintheclouds org
EIN
2025 Revenue Business Type
020222164
$20,100 000
Early childhood support, family counseling, youth homelessness prevention, senior care, and advocacy
026006033
$13,190,000
Gathers donors to help in the areas of the community with the most critical needs such as education and lifelong learning, health and wellness, and housing and economic self-sufficiency
237035275
$7,000,000
A historic landmark offering guided tours, exhibits and events that bring Shaker heritage and craftsmanship to life
020226033
$6,270 000
Provides quality programs and services to children in grades K-12, including before- and after-school programs transportation services, school vacation camps and summer programs
020260158
$5,990,000
Strawbery Banke brings more than 350 years of history alive, from Indigenous history to the present day, by telling the stories of everyday life with costumed roleplayers, historic homes, heirloom gardens and more
020432242
$4,560,000
Recruits, trains and supports community volunteers to serve as advocates for children throughout the state who have experienced abuse or neglect
026005322
$3,784,209
Rural nature center
020526488
$3,780,000
Marine science education organization
270085747
$3,165,731
National historic landmark estate and attraction
237416090
$2,700,000
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Girls Inc. of New Hampshire 1711 South Willow St. #5 Manchester, NH 03103
603 Legal AID
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93 N. State St., Suite 200 Concord, NH 03301
26 League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Inc.
49 South Main St., #100 Concord, NH 03301
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Dismas Home of New Hampshire 102 Fourth St. Manchester, NH 03102
Ariel Rothstein Clemmer exec dir 603-224-3333 603legalaid.org
Sarah Nyhan, dir. of ops 603-224-3375 nhcrafts org
Cheryll Andrews, exec. dir 603-782-3004 dismashomenh.org
Source: IRS' Exempt Organizations Business Master File Extract
Professionally trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, pro-girl environments and evidence-based programming that respond to the challenges girls face and support their success in school, work and life
020484379
$2,580 000
Offers a single point of entry for people in New Hampshire who need legal assistance with civil (non-criminal) matters
020234385
$2,000 000
Arts nonprofit with a mission to advance, cultivate and champion excellence in fine crafts. The League represents nearly 700 juried craftsmen in a wide range of media. The organization produces the Annual Craftsmen's Fair each August, in its 93rd year in 2026
472722572
$1,630,000
Serves women with substance use disorder, including women veterans, the opportunity to improve their lives by providing a treatment and reentry program with clinical treatments and social support services in a residential environment
NH's Largest Accounting Firms
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A productivity loophole
The Journal of Accountancy cites Stanford University’s 2025 study, “Human + AI in Accounting: Early Evidence from the Field,” which found that accountants who used generative AI to assist with foundational activities are able to reallocate approximately 8.5% of their time. Moving from routine data entry toward high-value tasks such as business communication and quality assurance equals a pickup of about 3.5 hours in a 40-hour workweek. The generative AI adopters in the study also recorded a 55% increase in weekly client support over those not utilizing AI.
Source: Human + AI in Accounting: Early Evidence from the Field
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Venning Advisors
84 West Broadway Derry, NH 03038
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Baker Newman Noyes
650 Elm St., Suite 302 Manchester, NH 03101
Top Management Phone Website # Employees # NH Locations Specialties
Lynda Goble, Derry office mgr
603-434-7500 venningadvisors com 175 15
Darren Hurlburt, pres., CFO
603-626-2200 bnncpa.com
Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, P.A. 61 South Main St. Wolfeboro NH 03894
5 Appletree Business Services LLC 400 The Hill Suite, Suite 1A Portsmouth, NH 03801
Evan J Stowell, pres./mng partner
603-569-1953 lmrpa.com
Jameson P Meschino, princ 603-224-5357 nathanwechsler
Accounting, Audit & Assurance, Business Advisory, Tax Services
Accounting, tax and advisory services for industries including banking and financial services, health care, manufacturing and distribution, life sciences/biotech, technology, nonprofit, real estate, construction, and retail and consumer products. Specialty expertise in multi-state and international tax; transaction advisory and succession planning; business and technology advisory; and outsourced accounting and CFO support.
Tax planning, preparation and compliance, audit and financial reporting, business consulting financial planning, employee benefit plans, client accounting services, and specialized elder care services
Tax services, accounting, auditing and financial reporting services, business consulting services business valuations, due diligence, employee benefit plan audits
business valuations, mergers and acquisitions advisory, succession strategy and planning, estate and gift tax planning business entity formation and selection, IRS representation, retirement planning
tax planning, preparation and support, trust and estate planning
NH's Largest Banks
Partnership of two local banks to strengthen ‘capacity and resilience’
According to Vermont Business Magazine, Mascoma Bank and Androscoggin Bank are uniting their parent companies into one mutual holding company.
Mascoma Bank President and CEO Clay Adams said in a press release, “This partnership allows us to build additional capacity and resilience, while maintaining the local identity and leadership that our customers and communities rely on.”
Adams will become the CEO of the new holding company, to be called ClearNorth Financial Mutual Holding Company, while Androscoggin Bank CEO Neil Kiely will be its president.
According to the press release, this is a partnership rather than an acquisition. Both banks will continue to operate with their own boards, charters and names, and customers can continue to expect the same services.
Source: Vermont Business Magazine
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Running a business in New Hampshire requires a financial partner who understands what it takes to grow. Our commercial banking team delivers tailored solutions and strategic guidance to help businesses manage cash flow, invest confidently, and plan for what’s ahead—continuing a 160‑year tradition of supporting the local communities we serve.
We’re ready to help you move forward and build what comes next, together.
COMMERCIAL BANKING PRODUCTS & SERVICES
• Business checking & savings products
• Full range of commercial credit solutions
• Construction/real estate financing
• Treasury management solutions
• ZEscrow
• SBA loans & programs
• B usiness credit cards
• Credit card processing services
• G overnment banking & lending
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• Trust & investment products & services*
• Insurance and risk management*
• Retirement and benefits plans4
NH's Largest Banks
Tech spending rises amid uncertainty
Tech spending in the banking industry is rising as financial institutions address artificial intelligence, fraud and virtual payment options, according to research firm Cornerstone Advisors, which analyzed survey data from more than 400 top executives at institutions with assets of between $250 million and $50 billion.
The 2026 report says more than 80% of bank and credit union execs remain hopeful despite regulatory and political uncertainty.
Source: Cornerstone Advisers
The economic forecast for credit unions: Moderate growth alongside weakening labor market
Early in 2026, trade association America’s Credit Unions Senior Economist Dawit Kebede foretold a rise in “moderate growth” of credit unions, but cites a sturdy but weakening labor market and other “uncertainties” like tariffs and political upheaval.
Kebede also projects credit union savings growth could go up about 6.5% in 2026, even if stock returns aren’t as robust as 2025.
“Stock returns are unlikely to match 2025, leading to more traditional savings patterns.
Excess COVID savings have been depleted, removing a factor that had suppressed deposit growth,” Kebede said, adding that loan growth should also be on the upswing.
NH's Largest Credit Unions
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Homeowner insurance premiums
on the rise
JD Power, a data analytics and consumer intelligence company, says homeowner insurance premiums are cutting into profitability in the long term. According to JD Power’s 2025 U.S. Home Insurance Study, nearly half (47%) of those with homeowners’ insurance have had premium increases in the last year.
The study also found that these rising premiums are wearing on customers who want to stay loyal to their insurance company, with 43% saying the price hikes were the catalyst for switching companies.
Source: JD Power
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BOP, business property, umbrella policies, business insurance, general liability, workers compensation, surety bonds, probate bonds
Commercial auto, workers’ compensation, general liability, employment practices liability, commercial property, cyber liability, health, group dental and vision, short- and long-term disability commercial property, surety and bonding
Business income, commercial property, commercial auto, cyber liability, directors andfarm, garage, general liability, employee benefits/group, liquor liability, medical malpractice, nonprofit, professional liability, surety bonds, umbrella, workers compensation
General liability, commercial property, business auto, professional liability, business owner's policy (BOP), directors and officers liability (D&O), accident/health, crime, bonds, flood
Business property, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, group health, group dental and vision, employee benefits, annuities, management liability, professional liability, cyber liability, wedding and events, disability
Builders' risk, business interruption, business owners package, commercial auto and property, contractor's general liability, cyber liability, directors and officers liability, farm/agribusiness, general liability, hotel and motel hospitality, liquor liability, medical malpractice, product liability, restaurant and bar, special event, surety bonds, technology, wholesalers and distributors, workers' compensation
General liability, commercial property, business auto, commercial umbrella, workers' comp, bonds
Commercial, surety, personal, benefits
Business, apartment building coverage, contractor s, commercial auto, employee practices liability, general liability, builder's risk, liquor liability, nonprofit, restaurant, used car dealership
Group medical, dental, vision, disability, life, property and casualty
Contractors', business owners, workers' comp, homeowners, auto life
Business owners, general liability, commercial umbrella, business auto, commercial property, workers' compensation, cyber liability natural disaster, employment practices liability, errors and omissions liability, directors and officers liability, crime, builders risk, liquor liability, special event, surety bonds, inland marine, key person life
Commercial auto, property, liability, worker s compensation, cyber liability, commercial umbrella, professional liability, directors and officers, business owner’s policies, employment practices, errors and omissions, crime coverage
Business insurance, professional liability insurance, non-emergency medical transport insurance, vacant property insurance, private client group insurance
Largest Domestic Insurance Companies Operating in NH
Insuretech
Insurtech (a portmanteau of “insurance” and “technology”) uses software, AI and data analysis innovations to “streamline” the insurance industry and cut down on operational costs, as well as boost the return rate of insurance claims and improve coverage. The downside: Insurtech can run up against blockades like regulatory changes and privacy issues.
Source: International Trade Administration
There were 3,475 insurtech companies in 2023, up from 1,500 companies in 2018.
Source: Hourly
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• Makes underwriting an automated process, creating accurate prediction of risk
Health Insurers in New Hampshire
Ambetter from NH Healthy Families Bedford, NH 844-265-1278 ambetter.nhhealthyfamilies.com
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Manchester, NH 603-541-200 anthem.com
Cigna
Hooksett, NH 800-531-4584 cigna.com
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• Integrates low-code, no-code platforms
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• Reinforces clients’ confidence in the insurance industry
Source: Global Trade Magazine
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Manchester, NH 800-637-4751 harvardpilgrim.org
UnitedHealthcare
Hooksett NH 603-228-7451 uhc.com
Source: NH Business Review research
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ADP, Oracle, UKG among top payroll software providers
Which payroll software providers are the nimblest when navigating regulatory changes, making payroll more profitable for the company and increasing overall workforce value?
According to research and advisory firm Information Services Group, using payroll management software that also uses agentic AI is transforming how business is done.
Its ISG Buyers Guides for Payroll Management ranks nearly 30 software providers to determine which offer the best services to meet the needs of today’s workforce. Categories in the guides include: payroll management, payroll managed services providers, global payroll, the U.S. payroll and U.S. payroll emerging providers.
”Payroll is a critical element of the employee value proposition and a key source of workforce and financial intelligence,” the study states.
The guide grades ADP, followed by Oracle and UKG, as the overall top three software providers, with ADP besting others in the categories of product experience and customer experience.
Federal and state taxes, workers comp. claims, unemployment insurance and claims, year-end W2 forms, consultations
Patrick Dichter, owner business consultant Accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, tax services for small businesses
Eric Palmer, CEO/pres
Daniel Cronin, CEO/pres
Full-service payroll and bookkeeping
iSolved cloud-based platform to help with payroll, benefits, HR, time tracking, employee onboarding and ACA
Cynthia Hollis, CEO Payroll and bookkeeping services, background checks
Josh Robinson, owner
Daniel Keeler, CPA
Payroll and tax-filing solutions, time management software, tax reporting, dedicated client account managers
Small business bookkeeping payroll, financial statements prep, new business formation and strategic business planning consultations, tax planning and prep, QuickBooks
Leslie Demeritt pres./owner
603-427-1040 patriottaxcpa.com
Bill O’Malley, owner
Payroll and tax reporting, new hire reporting, time and labor management software, online document access for employees, direct deposit setup
Tax prep and planning, IRS audit representation, payroll, cash flow management, strategic business planning, succession planning, new business formation, nonprofit consultations
603-379-2302 peakconsultantsllc com
Maki Pombo, owner
QuickBooks-certified bookkeeping services, accounting and payroll management, controller and CFO consulting services, financial analysis and financial reporting services
603-893-3443 rockinghampayroll.com
Kim and Travis Terry, owners
Payroll processing and reporting, federal and state tax filing, new hire reporting, workers comp reporting, time keeping, health/life insurance, retirement planning services
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NH Executive(s)
Filling the semiconductor gap
While the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 has accelerated chip manufacturing and R&D in the U.S., the need for more workers skilled in semiconductor technology will persist.
The Semiconductor Industry Association predicts that by 2030, the industry will generate about 115,000 jobs, up from the current 345,000 jobs to about 460,000 by the end of the 2020s — a 33% growth burst. But some of those jobs — about 67,000, or 58%, will go unfilled.
Who does the engineering industry need? More than 13,000 computer scientists, more than 5,000 PhD holders, 12,300 master’s degree holders, 9,900 bachelor’s degree holders and at least 26,400 technicians.
The challenges in the semiconductor industry mirror that of other fast-growing tech industries, including AI, medical technology, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, automotive and more.
Architectural, Civil, Construction Mgmt., Design-Build, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Structural, Transportation, Drinking Water, Wastewater, Water Resources, Civil Engineering & Community Development
Environmental/geotechnical engineering, regulatory compliance, construction management, remediation, water resources/permitting, natural resources
Transportation, civil, construction management, design-build, planning, environmental, architectural, mechanical, structural, transportation, geographical information systems, ArcGIS, asset management
Civil engineering, surveying, structural engineering, highway and roadway design, traffic engineering, transportation planning, landscape architecture, construction engineering and inspection, land development
Transportation engineering, land development, environmental, planning and design, energy services
Civil, traffic, transportation, structural, land surveying, landscape architecture, environmental permitting, design-build, stormwater monitoring, construction support, 3d rendering services
Architecture/engineering, construction and field, environmental health and safety, planning, management, modular fabrication and technology services 11
Chris Perkins, SVP, dir. of regional growth westonandsampson.com 603-431-3937
Brad L. Mezquita, VP tighebond.com 603-433-8818
Joshua McAllister, pres., dir civil engineering hebengineers com 603-356-6936
JoAnn Fryer, sr. VP/reg. mgr fando com 603-668-8223
William R. Wilcox, pres./princ geologist wilcoxandbarton.com 603-369-4190
Bruce Scamman, pres bruce@jvasurveyors com 603-436-3557
Drinking water and wastewater, environmental, civil, stormwater, geotechnical, architectural, renewable energy, design/build construction, solid waste
Civil, coastal engineering, traffic engineering, environmental consulting GIS, renewable energy, mechanical, water and wastewater
municipal and highway engineering, surveying, transportation
NH's Leading Engineering Firms
Construction spending declines in 2025
Total construction spending in 2025 declined 1.4% from the previous year, according to a report by Marketplace, citing U.S. Census Bureau data. The bright spot was spending on data centers.
“Big Tech has been spending hundreds of billions of dollars to build out the infrastructure of AI, and that’s evident in the construction data. But whether it’s carrying the industry, or economic growth more broadly, is a bit hazier,” the report said.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Nobis
18 Chenell Drive, Concord, NH 03301 Chris
supply construction management, design-build, transportation, federal, remediation 20
Haley & Aldrich Inc
3 Bedford Farms Drive Bedford, NH 03110
DuBois & King, Inc
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10 Corporate Drive, Suite 210 Bedford, NH 03110
Also: 208 Union Ave., Laconia, NH 03246
Emanuel Engineering, Inc.
100 Griffin Road, Unit C, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Harriman
33 Jewell Court, Suite 101, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Verdantas
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34 School St., Littleton, NH 03561
Also: Hanover, Manchester, New London, Newmarket, Ossipee and North Conway
Source: NH Business Review survey and research
Shawn Fiore, chair, CEO haleyaldrich.com 603-625-5353
Alan Gould, CEO dubois-king com 603-637-1043
Bruce Scamman, pres emanuelengineering com 603-772-4400
Mark Lee, CEO harriman.com 603-626-1242
Nikki Delude Roy, VP Northeast area leader verdantas com 603-444-4111
and environmental engineering, remediation design and construction,
environmental,
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1,500 Number of employees represented by the American Council of Engineering Companies of New Hampshire through more than 75 companies. The Concordbased organization supports the business and professional interests of member firms and works to enhance the practice of consulting engineering in the Granite State.
Source: acec-nh.org
NH's Leading Engineering Firms
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CMA Engineers Inc.
35 Bow St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Also: 1 Sundial Ave., Suite 510N, Manchester, NH 03103
Foley, Buhl, Roberts & Associates Inc
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500 Commercial St., Manchester, NH 03101
Also: Newton, Ma., and Portland, Maine
The Turner Group 27 Locke Road, Concord, NH 03301
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CHA Consulting, Inc
151 West St., Keene, NH 03431
Also: Nashua, NH
S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc
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13 Delta Drive, Suite 8, Londonderry, NH 03053
Also: 10 Centre Road, Somersworth, NH 03878
Weston Solutions Inc.
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43 North Main St., 2nd Floor, Concord, NH 03301
Source: NH Business Review survey and research
Paul Schmidt, pres./sr project mgr cmaengineers com 603-431-6196
Jonathan D Buhl, sr. princ fbra.com
603-622-4578
Bill Hickey, pres ttgae com 603-228-1122
Rob Faulkner, VP, Northeast leader chasolutions com 603-357-2445
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civil, planning, environmental, structural, bridges, traffic, buildings, power
Civil, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, special inspections, test borings
Construction management, design-build, environmental, remediation
Autodesk finds small business owners now a rapidly growing segment of the workforce
Autodesk, a software corporation that offers services and software to those in industries including architecture, media, education, construction, engineering, manufacturing and entertainment, collaborated with GlobalData to survey more than 1,800 U.S. small business owners and other professionals to get a read on their challenges and take an overall temperature.
The resulting “State of Small Business” report discovered that more people were eyeing a transition away from corporate jobs to join the growing ranks of independent workers. The report also found nearly 20% of designers and makers were mulling launching their own business in 2026.
Source: Engineering News-Record
NH's Leading Mechanical Contractors
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Denron Hall Plumbing & HVAC 605 Front St. Manchester, NH 03102
DECCO Inc. 1900 Southwood Drive Nashua, NH 03063
Joel Pickering, pres 603-627-4186 denronhall.com
Kyle W Reagan, CEO 603-673-2200 decco com
HVAC, Piping, Plumbing
Mechanical, HVAC Process Piping, Piping Plumbing 3
HVAC, Industrial Piping, Piping, Plumbing Process Piping Refrigeration
HVAC, Plumbing, Process Piping, Piping Refrigeration
HVAC, Industrial Piping, Process Piping, Piping, Refrigeration
HVAC, Plumbing, Piping Refrigeration, Process Piping
Refrigeration, Piping
HVAC, Refrigeration, Process Piping Service and Maintenance
Industrial and Process Piping
NH 03431
Electrical contracting industry gets jolt in jobs demand
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, jobs in the field of electrical contracting are projected to rise 9% from 2024 to 2034. This rate is faster than the average for all occupations.
The bureau also projects on average of about 81,000 openings each year, over the decade. Some of these job openings stem from the need to find new workers to replace those who either retire or who leave the field to join other occupations.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook
NH's Leading Electrical Contractors
Daniels Electric Corp 25 Artisan Court Gilford, NH 03247
Relco/Reilly Electrical Contractors Inc. 121 Lafayette Road North Hampton, NH 03862
Gate City Electric, LLC
5 Pine St. Ext., Suite 5L Nashua, NH 03060
Irish Electric Corp. 659 Currier Road Hopkinton, NH 03229
Levasseur Electrical Contractors 724 E. Industrial Park Drive #11 Manchester NH 03109
KW Management Inc. 55 Lake St. Nashua, NH 03060
Gerard A. Laflamme Inc. 100 Harvey Road Londonderry, NH 03053
Richardson Electrical Co Inc 17 Batchelder Road Seabrook, NH 03874
Jerry Milligan danielselectriccorp com
603-293-4707
Chris Gerard, gen. mgr gorelco com
603-964-7700
Don Gingras, pres gatecityelectric com 603-886-0200
Electrical, Commercial and Residential Wiring, Generator Installs, Mini-splits, Low Voltage Data, Security and Fire Alarm Wiring
Design-Build, Fire Alarms
Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, HVAC, Solar Photovoltaics, Thermal & Geothermal Heat Pumps Solar Electric, Hot Water, Renewable Energy Products, Industrial, Commercial Electrical Contracting
Generators, Data Work, Fire Alarm Systems
Engineering
Heavy Industrial, High Voltage, Instrumentation Systems, Data, Fiber
Industrial, Power
Manchester St.
NH 03431
Columbia Circle
NH 03054
David Florence, mng. partner teamfloco com 603-423-9211
NH's Leading Architects
Index: Billings flat at architecture firms
The American Institute of Architects reports that, according to the March AIA/ Deltek Architecture Billings Index, architecture firm billings remained largely unchanged in March, with an ABI score of 49.8. That also signaled the 25th month in a row of dropping value regarding new signed contracts.
Source: American Institute of Architects / March AIA / Deltek Architecture Billings Index
Jonathan Halle, princ./owner warrenstreet.coop 603-225-0640 15 5/0/11
Architecture, Construction Mgmt., Design-Build, Interior Design, Mechanical, Planning, Structural Multifamily Residential, Mixed-Use Private Education, Private Aviation, Industrial/Warehouse, Hospitality, Senior Living, Ice Rinks Dartmouth College Russo Hall, Thompson's Point Hotel, Merrimack College Lecture Hall, Liberty Lane Mixed-use, Green Street Apartments, Bartlett Street Apartments
Architecture, Interior Design, Planning Civic/Municipal, Health Care, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Workplace/ Science and Technology, Senior Living
Architecture, Construction Mgmt., Design-Build, Interior Design, Building Code & Life Safety Analysis, Feasibility Studies, Master Planning, Corporate Branding
Architecture, Civil, Design-Build, Environmental, Mechanical, Structural, Transportation, Municipal Buildings, Public Safety Facilities, Educational Facilities, Roads, Bridges and Dams
Architecture, Design-Build, Interior Design, Planning, Senior Living, Health Care, Education, Housing, Mixed Use Hospitality
Architecture, Planning, Historic Preservation
Architecture, Design-Build, Interior Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture Rockingham County Municipal Building; Sullivan County Health Care Addition/Renovation; City of Dover Inspections Building; Huggins Hospital Renovations; Concord Coalition to End Homelessness Resource Center; Roosevelt School Housing; Gale School Redevelopment
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MAKE Architects 53 South Main St., Suite 204 Hanover, NH 03755
Christopher P Kennedy, AIA, LEED AP, princ./pres ma-ke-arch.com 603-643-8868
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Architecture, Planning, Sustainable Design, Energy-Efficient Design, Community Planning 9
Banwell Architects 6 South Park St. Lebanon, NH 03766
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Christopher P. Williams Architects, PLLC 4 Stevens Ave. #5, PO Box 703 Meredith, NH 03253
Maugel DeStefano Architects 22 Ladd St. Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Samyn-D'Elia Architects PO Box 1259 Ashland, NH 03217
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CJ Architects 233 Vaughan St., Suite 101 Portsmouth, NH 03801
Ingrid Moulton Nichols, pres banwellarchitects com 603-448-3778 9 1/0/0
Christopher P Williams, mng. princ cpwarchitects com 603-279-6513
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Mark Pelletier, princ.-in-charge NH maugel.com 603-431-8701 8 3/0/0 $1 million
Ward D'Elia princ./pres sdarchitects com 603-968-7133 8 6/0/2
Carla J Goodknight Bill Bartell, arch. cjarchitects.net 603-431-2808
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Architecture, Interior Design, Historic Preservation, Green Design/LEED/ CHPS
Architecture, Construction Mgmt., Design-Build, Interior Design, Planning
Architecture, Interior Design, Planning
APARTMENTS AT 249 MAIN NASHUA, NH
NH's Leading General Contractors
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Firm Location
Survey: The 2026 construction industry outlook ‘dampened’
A new survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage says despite the latest surge in construction of data centers and power facilities, construction contractors’ expected outlook for 2026 remains “dampened.” The report adds that factors like tariffs, continuing immigration enforcement and difficulties in finding eligible workers are adding to the dismal outlook.
“One reason for their lowered expectations is that contractors are increasingly worried about the broader economy, the possibility of a recession and the outlook for materials costs,” says Jeffrey Shoaf, the association’s chief executive officer.
Source: Associated General Contractors of America / Sage
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Alvin J. Coleman & Son Inc 9 NH Route 113 Conway, NH 03818
Methuen Construction 144 Main St. Plaistow NH 03865
PROCON 1359 Hooksett Road Hooksett, NH 03106
Engelberth Construction Inc 70 Commercial St. Concord, NH 03301
The Melanson Company, a Tecta America Company LLC 353 West St. Keene, NH 03431
DEW Construction 17 Elm St. Keene, VT 03431
North Branch Construction
76 Old Turnpike Road Concord, NH 03301
Harvey Construction Corporation 10 Harvey Road Bedford, NH 03110
Top Management Phone Website # Employees 2025 Sales Specialties
Calvin J Coleman, pres 603-447-5936 ajcoleman.com
John McGrath, pres 603-328-2222 methuenconstruction.com
John Stebbins, CEO 603-518-2203 proconinc com
Pierre LeBlanc, pres 603-873-4144 engelberth.com
Robert W Therrien, Jr , pres 603-352-4232 melanson.com
Taylor Woodward, CEO/pres 603-352-3070 dewconstruction.com
Joseph H. Campbell, pres 603-224-3233 northbranch.net
Bill Stevens, pres Robert Prunier, EVP/princ 603-624-4600 harveyconstruction.com
225 Bridge Construction, Commercial, Road Construction, Site Work, Concrete/Aggregates
208 Commercial, Design-Build, Industrial, Site Work, Steel Fab/Erect
151 $8 5 million
Commercial, Design-Build, Construction Management, Interior Design, Architecture Engineering for Multifamily Residential, Private Education, Industrial/Warehouse/ Manufacturing, Private Aviation, Hospitality Senior Living, Ice Rinks, Mixed Use
Construction Management, Commercial, Design-Build, Industrial
Commercial, Green Building, Safety/Risk Management
Residential (single/multifamily), Industrial, Design-Build, Commercial, Schools (k-12 public and private, college and universities), Health Care, Manufacturing, Municipal, Historic Renovations, Religious, Recreational
Commercial, Design-Build, Industrial, Real Estate Development, Residential (multifamily) 9
Lewis Builders Development Inc 54 Sawyer Ave Atkinson, NH 03811
Hutter Construction Corporation 810 Turnpike Road New Ipswich, NH 03071
Waterline Industries Corporation
7 London Lane Seabrook, NH 03874
Busby Construction Co. Inc. 71 Route 111 Atkinson, NH 03811
Blackdog Builders Inc. 7 Red Roof Lane, Unit 1 Salem, NH 03079
Jewett Construction 25 Spaulding Road, Suite 17-2 Fremont, NH 03044
Christine Lewis Morse, pres 603-362-5333 lewisbuilders com
Lars Traffie, CEO/pres 603-878-2300 hutterconstruction.com
Alicia McLaughlin, CEO 603-474-7477 waterlineind.com
Paul Busby, pres 603-898-4800 busbyconstruction.com
David K. Bryan, CEO/pres 603-952-3192 blackdogbuilders com
Residential (single, multifamily), Real Estate Development, Site Work
Commercial, Design-Build, Industrial, Masonry Residential (multifamily), Site Work
Industrial, Commercial, Site Work, Municipal, Design-Build, Commercial Water and Wastewater
Road Construction, Site Work, Asphalt Reclamation
Residential Remodeling, Design-Build
Design-Build, Construction Management, Preconstruction, Butler Metal Buildings 13
Trumbull-Nelson Construction Co. Inc. 19 Plaza Heights Road West Lebanon, NH 03784
Anthony Instasi, pres., co-owner 603-643-3658 t-n.com
Commercial, Design-Build, Industrial, Residential (single-family, multifamily, condos), Interior/Exterior Painting, Health Care, Retail, Municipal, Educational, Construction Management 16
F.L. Merrill Construction Inc 35 Veterans Drive Loudon, NH 03307
Terrance McCormack, VP 603-228-5558 flmerrill.com
Road Construction, Site Work, Box Culverts Drainage, Utilities 17
The Stabile Companies 20 Cotton Road, Suite 200 Nashua, NH 03063
John P Stabile, II, chmn./pres 603-889-0318 stabilecompanies com
Residential (single, multifamily), Industrial, Commercial, Real Estate Development, DesignBuild, Site Work 18
Eckman Construction Co. Inc. 84 Palomino Lane Bedford, NH 03110
Mark Walsh, CEO/pres 603-623-1713 eckmanconstruction.com
Source: NH Business Review survey and research
Residential (multifamily), Commercial, Institutional, Design-Build, Construction Management, Educational, Medical
NH's Leading General Contractors
Training your own
Contractors are investing more heavily in apprenticeships, trade-school partnerships and workforce recruitment initiatives to help meet the demand as their workforce ages out. The state’s construction cluster “has a high retirement risk with 29% of the workforce aged 55 and over,” according to the 2022 “State of New Hampshire Workforce Assessment,” produced by the Department of Business and Economic Affairs.” Organizations such as the NH/VT chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors have expanded apprenticeship and workforcedevelopment efforts.
H.P. Cummings Construction Co 5 High St., PO Box 269 Woodsville, NH 03785
Travis Hulbert, pres 603-747-3303 hpcummings com
Residential (multifamily) 21
Conneston Construction Inc. PO Box 7546 Gilford, NH 03247
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Meridian Construction Corp 32 Artisan Court Gilford, NH 03249
R.M. Piper Inc
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141 Smith Bridge Road, PO Box 490 Plymouth, NH 03264
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L.A. Drew Inc PO Box 1030 Intervale, NH 03845
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Bonnette, Page & Stone Corp 51 Church St. Laconia, NH 03246
Jeffrey S Downing, pres 603-524-3776 ccinh.com
Tim Long, pres 603-527-0101 meridiannh.com
Karen Prince, pres 603-536-4154 rmpiper com
Lloyd A. Drew, pres 603-356-6351 ladrew com
Keith McBey, pres 603-524-3411 bpsnh.com
Source: NH Business Review survey and research
Commercial, Design-Build, Construction Management, Residential (single/multifamily)
Residential (single/multifamily), Commercial, Design-Build, Industrial, Renovations, Masonry, Paving, Road Construction, Roofing, Site Work, Steel Fab Work, Energy Audits, Renovations Additions
Road Construction, Site Work, Bridge Construction, Utilities
Commercial, Residential (single-family), Industrial, Commercial, Design-Build, Road Construction, Site Work
Commercial, Industrial, Design-Build, Masonry Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Residential (single-family, condos)
By the numbers:
349,000 — Additional construction workers needed nationally in 2026, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors. “In 2027, the industry will need to bring in 456,000 new workers to meet demand, as construction spending growth is poised to resume for the first time in years,” the association said in a January 2026 report.
664,039 — Total number of housing units in the state as of July 1, 2025, according to BEA estimates.
NH's Leading General Contractors
Estes & Gallup, LLC 13 Orford Road Lyme NH 03768
John H. Lyman & Sons Inc. 310 Hoyt Road Gilford, NH 03249
Opechee Construction Corporation 11 Corporate Drive Belmont, NH 03220
Seppala Construction Co Inc 153 Hunt Hill Road Rindge, NH 03461
Estes Tim Estes,
603-795-4400 estes-gallup com
James Lyman, pres 603-524-4314
Andrew Pike, pres 603-527-9090 opechee com
Jeremy Seppala, VP, project mgr 603-899-3011 seppalaconstruction.com
Residential (single-family), Commercial, Masonry, Design-Build, Roofing, Steel Fab/ Erect, Foundation Replacement/Repairs Building Moving
NH's Leading General Contractors
By the numbers:
5,822 – Number of building permits issued by New Hampshire cities and towns in 2024, the highest annual number since 2006, according to a January 2026 report by the state Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA).
25,688 — Number of housing units added in the state since 2020, assuming all permitted units were constructed in 2025, according to the BEA. That represents 78.5% of the amount called for by the New Hampshire Statewide Housing Needs Assessment for that period.
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G.M. Roth Design Remodeling Inc 12 Murphy Drive, Unit G Nashua, NH 03062
Brookstone Builders Inc 600 Harvey Road Manchester NH 03103
Residential (single-family)/Real Estate Dev Design-Build
The Most Important Work Happens Before Construction Begins.
NH-based Solar Companies
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Trade organization: Solar power a bright spot in U.S. economy
For the fifth straight year, solar power is the leading source of new grid capacity, and the numbers are only going up, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association.
The trade group states that in 2025, the U.S. installed 43 gigawatts of new solar capacity. By 2036, the U.S. is forecast to add 490 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity, with an installed capacity that could reach nearly 770 GW.
“American households and businesses of all sizes are demanding solar and storage because they deliver fast, affordable power to help meet rapidly rising demand,” said Darren Van’t Hof, interim president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Michelle Davis, head of solar at Wood Mackenzie and lead author of the report, says, “Strong demand growth combined with escalating costs of new gas plants will allow solar to remain competitive, even without tax credits.”
Source: “U.S. Solar Market Insight 2025 Year in Review,” Solar Energy Industries Association and Wood Mackenzie
1 ReVision Energy 7 Commercial Drive Brentwood, NH 03833
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SAI Group LLC 12 Industrial Way Salem, NH 03079
3 Ayer Electric, Inc. 1215 Calef Highway Barrington, NH 03825
4 Granite State Solar 57 Ryan Road Bow, NH 03304
5 603 Solar 24 Charter St. Exeter, NH 03833
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Sundial Solar 7 Pleasant St. Ext. Concord, NH 03301
Janice DiPietro, pres revisionenergy com 603-679-1777
Tony Miller, pres saigrp com 603-421-0470
David Ayer, pres ayerelectric com 603-868-6446
Ben Soucy, pres granitestatesolar com 833-374-5723
Sean Carlson
Zachary Haithcock, co-founders 603solar com 603-570-2607
Ryan Young, pres./owner sundialsolarnh.com 833-445-9201
Employee-owned and B-Corp certified renewable energy firm offering solar electric systems, battery storage systems, electric vehicle charging stations, airsource heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, system monitoring and maintenance
vehicle charging installation, solar power system design and installation, energy storage solutions
Ayer Electric offers commercial and industrial electrical construction throughout New England. We focus on renewable energy, industrial and large-scale commercial projects, prioritizing safety, precision and long-term client partnerships
Full-service solar design, project management and installation services for residential and commercial customers, as well as battery back-up, EV-charging and generator installations
and commercial solar installations, energy storage systems, electric chargers and generators
Residential and commercial solar panel installation, battery storage solutions, permit assistance, EV charger installation, smart electric panel installs, geothermal heating and cooling systems, maintenance and repair services, system monitoring
Solar panel installations, residential solar design, system repairs and replacements, panel removal and reinstallation, system inspections and assessments cleaning and maintenance plans, EV charger installation, battery storage systems, smart panel installations, permit and utility handling
Residential and commercial solar installations, off-grid systems, battery backup solutions, micro-grid systems for remote/island sites, free initial consultations and project assessments
Custom rooftop and ground-mount solar systems net-metered systems, off-grid systems, group net-metered systems, hybrid battery backup, panel additions/replacements/expansions, EV charging station installation, mini-split AC systems, whole-home standby generator installation, roof-mounts ground-mounts, pole-mounts, dual-axis tracking units, full design & engineering services, Tesla Solar Roof service
Solar panel installation, repairs and maintenance, battery
generators
The Perfect Setting for Every Celebration
The Perfect Setting for Every Celebration
Manchester Country Club provides a timeless setting for celebrations of every kind. From small, intimate gatherings to grand events for up to 300 guests.
Manchester Country Club provides a timeless setting for celebrations of every kind. From small, intimate gatherings to grand events for up to 300 guests.
With beautifully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, personalized service, and a picturesque New England backdrop, every detail is thoughtfully curated to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
With beautifully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, personalized service, and a picturesque New England backdrop, every detail is thoughtfully curated to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.