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Ep. 192: Laser-Focused Workforce

Down To BusinessMar 14, 2024

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Ep. 192: Laser-Focused Workforce
Mar 14, 202420:23
Ep. 191: A Future in STEM

Ep. 191: A Future in STEM

This week's guest is Dan Hughes, Director of Technology and Engineering at World Academy, a private independent school for infants through 8th grade in Nashua, on STEM in early education, the importance of skill-building at a young age, and how hands-on learning comes with many benefits.

World Academy prepares students for success through innovative education, whole child focus and family engagement. World Academy prides itself on high-quality teaching with an emphasis on innovative learning opportunities using state-of-the-art technology. 


Feb 29, 202423:09
Ep. 190: Breaking the 9-5 mold

Ep. 190: Breaking the 9-5 mold

Logan Hughes, CEO of Hite Digital in Manchester, NH, shares insights into how he broke from the 9-5 mold and into the world of entrepreneurism, from work-life balance to challenges he faced along the way.

Feb 01, 202424:19
Episode 189: An All-the-Above Energy Approach

Episode 189: An All-the-Above Energy Approach

Mike Giaimo, Northeast Region Director at the American Petroleum Institute, shares insights into energy infrastructure here in New Hampshire, as well as community power initiatives and the importance of diversifying energy options in the state.

Jan 11, 202421:46
Rx Drug Affordability Crisis

Rx Drug Affordability Crisis

NHBR editors speak with NH State Rep Erica Layon (Derry, NH) and Antonio Ciaccia, president of 3 Axis Advisors, about the negative effects pharmacy benefit managers have on the cost of prescription drugs and the health care system as a whole.

Dec 21, 202323:13
Episode 187: Global Arts
Dec 14, 202324:14
Primary Edition: Vivek Ramaswamy

Primary Edition: Vivek Ramaswamy

In the Primary Edition of the Down to Business podcast, presidential candidates talk about the economy, business, political issues and their campaigns with the publisher and editors of NH Business Review. This week's episode features Vivek Ramaswamy.

This special-edition episode is brought to you by Bernstein Shur, a New England-based, multi-service law firm advising clients across the U.S. and around the world. Learn more at www.bernsteinshur.com.

Dec 12, 202321:49
Episode 186: The NH Political Landscape
Dec 07, 202325:55
Episode 185: Manufacturing in NH

Episode 185: Manufacturing in NH

Back in late October, NHBR editors spoke with Tony Fernandez, president & CEO of the NH Manufacturing Extension Partnership, about manufacturing in the state, and how the organization helps fuel the growth of manufacturing networks.

Nov 30, 202340:31
Episode 184: Amazon vs. FTC case

Episode 184: Amazon vs. FTC case

Back in late October, NHBR editors Amanda Andrews and Mike Cote spoke with Jessica Melugin, director of the Center for Technology and Innovation at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, regarding the Amazon antitrust lawsuit, where New Hampshire and 17 other states sued the "online superstore" alongside the Federal Trade Commission, who claimed that Amazon is an anticompetitive monopoly.

This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.

Nov 16, 202333:32
Episode 183: Veterans Services in NH

Episode 183: Veterans Services in NH

In honor of Veteran's Day, the NHBR team spoke with two gentlemen directly connected to veterans and veteran services in New Hampshire: Phil Taub, co-founder of Swim With a Mission (SWAM), and Scott Hyder, a veteran and founder/president of Hidden Battles Foundation.

This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.

Nov 09, 202331:24
Episode 182: Passions Become Purpose

Episode 182: Passions Become Purpose

This week, NHBR editors speak with Nate Ortiz, financial center manager for Bank of America in Manchester.

Nate shares how he helps promote financial literacy throughout his community by connecting with clients to help them overcome language barriers and find a financial path that's right for them.

Nov 02, 202322:49
Episode 181: Running for Good

Episode 181: Running for Good

This week, NHBR Publisher Ernesto Burden sits down with Tom Raffio, president & CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, to discuss Tom's new book "Stories From the Starting Line," featuring many stories of runners over the years.

Oct 26, 202328:49
Episode 180: AI Trends & Insight

Episode 180: AI Trends & Insight

Mainstay Technologies CEO Ryan Barton digs into the world of AI, its varied uses, how businesses are integrating it into their practices, and trends the technology is exploring.

This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.

Oct 19, 202324:51
Primary Edition: Mike Pence

Primary Edition: Mike Pence

In the Primary Edition of the Down to Business podcast, presidential candidates talk about the economy, business, political issues and their campaigns with the publisher and editors of NH Business Review. This week's episode features former Vice President Mike Pence.

This special-edition episode is brought to you by Bernstein Shur, a New England-based, multi-service law firm advising clients across the U.S. and around the world. Learn more at www.bernsteinshur.com.

Oct 12, 202326:18
Primary Edition: Asa Hutchinson

Primary Edition: Asa Hutchinson

In the Primary Edition of the Down to Business podcast, presidential candidates talk about the economy, business, political issues and their campaigns with the publisher and editors of NH Business Review. This week's episode features Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.

This special-edition episode is brought to you by Bernstein Shur, a New England-based, multi-service law firm advising clients across the U.S. and around the world. Learn more at www.bernsteinshur.com.

Oct 12, 202323:10
Episode 179: Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses Program
Oct 11, 202322:02
Episode 178: Launching Innovation
Oct 05, 202323:37
Primary Edition: Doug Burgum

Primary Edition: Doug Burgum

In the Primary Edition of the Down to Business podcast, presidential candidates talk about the economy, business, political issues and their campaigns with the publisher and editors of NH Business Review. This week's episode features North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum.

This special-edition episode is brought to you by Bernstein Shur, a New England-based, multi-service law firm advising clients across the U.S. and around the world. Learn more at www.bernsteinshur.com.

Sep 28, 202334:47
Episode 177: Bundle Up with Terracea

Episode 177: Bundle Up with Terracea

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

This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.

Sep 27, 202321:44
Episode 176: ApprenticeshipNH & White Mountain Paper partner up

Episode 176: ApprenticeshipNH & White Mountain Paper partner up

Recently, ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce program of the Community College System of New Hampshire, partnered with White Mountain Paper to launch an Electrical and Electronics Repairers Registered Apprenticeship program. NHBR editors speak with representatives from both organizations to learn more.

This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.

Sep 21, 202320:54
Episode 175: Lending a Helping Paw

Episode 175: Lending a Helping Paw

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

Sep 14, 202332:57
Episode 174: Hands-on Learning with Alene Candles
Aug 31, 202321:14
Episode 173: The Roaming Foodie
Aug 24, 202325:04
Episode 172: NH Business Conditions Index

Episode 172: NH Business Conditions Index

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

Aug 17, 202323:14
Episode 171: Chef Evan Hennessey takes center stage

Episode 171: Chef Evan Hennessey takes center stage

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

Aug 10, 202325:27
Episode 170: Outdoor lifestyle brands unite at GRANITEER festival
Aug 03, 202323:28
Episode 169: Small Business Owner Report Findings
Jul 27, 202321:58
Episode 168: NH Veteran-Friendly Business Program

Episode 168: NH Veteran-Friendly Business Program

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

Jul 20, 202326:45
Episode 167: Product of the Year Innovations

Episode 167: Product of the Year Innovations

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

Jul 12, 202328:14
Episode 166: Elevating Experiences at Sky Meadow Country Club
Jul 06, 202335:06
Episode 165: Annual Midyear Review
Jun 30, 202301:01:30
Episode 164: Small Business Lending

Episode 164: Small Business Lending

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



Jun 23, 202321:57
Episode 163: Kane Company Legacy

Episode 163: Kane Company Legacy

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

Jun 15, 202328:55
Episode 162: Sound Public Policy
Jun 07, 202327:54
Episode 161: Escalating Prescription Demand
Jun 01, 202321:44
Episode 160: Peace & Politics

Episode 160: Peace & Politics

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

May 24, 202331:14
Episode 159: Economic Uncertainties, or Opportunities?
May 18, 202326:32
Episode 158: New American Scholars
May 05, 202325:33
Episode 157: Young People's Quality of Life in NH

Episode 157: Young People's Quality of Life in NH

Stay Work Play's Executive Director Will Stewart shares insight into their recently released survey focusing on the quality of life for young people in New Hampshire. The full report can be found at stayworkplay.org/survey.

This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.

Apr 14, 202324:17
Episode 156: Businesses Building Better Families

Episode 156: Businesses Building Better Families

In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention month, we're resurrecting an episode from last year where Jeff and Amanda speak with Nathan Fink, director of advancement for NH Children's Trust, about the organization's NH Family NOW podcast. It chronicles the ups and downs of parenting, with a segment on "Businesses that Build Family" featuring interviews with NH business leaders around the state who support NH workers and families. Read more about NH Children's Trust and their work in the April 7, 2023, issue of NH Business Review.

This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.


Apr 06, 202321:30
Episode 155: Banking & Inflation Crisis

Episode 155: Banking & Inflation Crisis

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

Mar 29, 202322:29
Episode 154: BIA's Emerging Leaders Program
Mar 24, 202329:31
Episode 153: Insights from the NH Foreign Direct Investment Report
Mar 15, 202326:36
Episode 152: Elevating Small Business Leaders
Mar 08, 202327:08
Episode 151: When Family Means Business

Episode 151: When Family Means Business

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

Mar 02, 202322:32
Episode 150: Gambling for Good
Feb 15, 202325:34
Episode 149: Ascending Leaders in Tech
Feb 08, 202322:08
Episode 148: AI Transforms How Businesses Work

Episode 148: AI Transforms How Businesses Work

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

Feb 01, 202323:56
Episode 147: Transitioning Leadership at Secondwind Water Systems

Episode 147: Transitioning Leadership at Secondwind Water Systems

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

Jan 25, 202324:18