Down To Business
By NH Business Review
Down To BusinessMar 03, 2020
Ep. 195: NH Together, a Conversation
This week's guest is Martha Madsen, project manager for NH Together, an organization that coordinates community conversations, constructive dialogue and action in order to strengthen voter confidence in elections, reduce polarization and improve political responsiveness. Learn more at https://newhampshiretogether.us
Ep. 194: Apparel Impact
This week's episode features guest Joe Whitten, CEO and co-founder of Apparel Impact, a family- and veteran-owned textile recycling organization in Hooksett, that was recently named Veteran-Owned Business of the Year by the NH district of the US Small Business Administration.
The discussion touches upon Apparel Impact's mission to divert textile waste from landfills, how Joe's military background helped forge his entrepreneurial path, and the new "Team Impact" comic book that's helping the next generation better learn to recycle clothing.
Ep. 193: Here for Generations to Come
Bob Bonfiglio, co-founder of Rise Private Wealth Management, an Ameriprise private wealth advisory practice in Bedford, shared insights into leadership development, succession planning and the importance of building a business with legacy in mind.
Ep. 192: Laser-Focused Workforce
This week's guest is Bill Bonadio, CEO of Prototek, a full-service digital manufacturing company based in Contoocook.
Topics include Prototek's journey in NH, the skills gaps in the state's workforce, and how machining is advancing into a new era.
Learn more about Prototek at prototek.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 187: Global Arts
This week, NHBR editors speak with Howard Brodsky, co-founder and chairman of CCA Global Partners, who has helped to create Open Arts United, a new community-based initiative that connects diverse and underrepresented communities with arts experiences.
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.
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.
Episode 186: The NH Political Landscape
Back on Nov. 2, NHBR editors spoke with John Lappie, PhD, assistant professor of political science at Plymouth State University, about what he's seeing with the current elections, the nuances of the candidates’ campaigns and voter behavior.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 179: Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses Program
This week, NHBR editors discuss the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program with Carol Recchio, executive director 10K Small Businesses with the Community College System of NH; Toutou Marsden, owner of Dell-Lea Weddings & Events; and Matt Cookson, president & CEO of Cookson Communications.
This episode of Down to Business is brought to you by Sabbeth Law: challenging insurance giants in trucking and all personal injury cases throughout Northern New England. Your fight becomes ours; justice awaits. Visit Sabbethlaw.com to learn more about how we can help you today.
Episode 178: Launching Innovation
This week's episode features co-founder of Launch NH, Jamie Simchik, about how the organization creates an entrepreneurial ecosystem that helps support startups in the state.
This episode of Down to Business is brought to you by Sabbeth Law: challenging insurance giants in trucking and all personal injury cases throughout Northern New England. Your fight becomes ours; justice awaits. Visit Sabbethlaw.com to learn more about how we can help you today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 174: Hands-on Learning with Alene Candles
NHBR editors speak with Alene Candles' CEO Rod Harl and employee Ibrahim Muhic about the company's high school internship program to expand their recruitment and retention efforts and to help increase on-the-job manufacturing skills students can develop.
This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.
Episode 173: The Roaming Foodie
The Roaming Foodie has been garnering quite the following on Instagram with spotlights on restaurants throughout New England. NHBR editors had the chance to talk to Joey Calcavecchia, the man behind the endeavor, to talk shop and learn how social media can better connect small businesses to future customers. This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal 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.
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.
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.
Episode 170: Outdoor lifestyle brands unite at GRANITEER festival
Tyler Ray, director of the Granite Outdoor Alliance, shares more about this year's upcoming GRANITEER festival on Sept. 29 & 30 in Franconia. The festival is the first of its kind in New Hampshire, that brings together campers, hikers, runners, cyclists, skiers and climbers, plus workers, freelancers, employers, 2nd careerists and service professionals with a weekend of family fun, craft beer, inspiration, live music, outdoor recreation education and 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.
Episode 169: Small Business Owner Report Findings
Jeff Sotolongo, Bank of America's New England small business region executive, shares findings from the Bank's Small Business Owner Report.
This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.
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.
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.
Episode 166: Elevating Experiences at Sky Meadow Country Club
Rob Parsons, principal of Parsons Ventures, walks us through how he and his team revitalized the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua to become a year-round destination for fun experiences, including new pickleball courts, a bowling alley, award-winning food and beverage, and much more.
This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.
Episode 165: Annual Midyear Review
As a special episode this week, we're going to share tidbits from NH Business Review's Annual MidYear Review webinar, which was held virtually earlier this month. You'll hear from a panel of experts provide their perspectives on the state of NH's economy, including topics on inflation, workforce shortages, strongest and weakest sectors, and the condition of the economy as we move into the rest of 2023. Panelists include Brian Gottlob, Director of the NH Economic & Labor Bureau Market Information Bureau, and Elizabeth Salas, President and chief compliance officer for Cayena Capital Management. The Panel is moderated by NH Business Review's editor Jeff Feingold.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 162: Sound Public Policy
NH Fiscal Policy Institute Executive Director Gene Martin shares more about how the organization helps advise policymakers to make sound public policy decisions and educates people on where money our goes, how it's spent, and the priorities we place on how our money should be utilized.
This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.
Episode 161: Escalating Prescription Demand
Jay Gupta--president of RxRelax LLC, director of pharmacy and integrative health at Harbor Care and board of directors president of YogaCaps--shares news in the pharmacology sector, the dangers of overprescribing, escalating drug demands, and how it affects societal challenges such as homelessness and mental health.
This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted 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.
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.
Episode 159: Economic Uncertainties, or Opportunities?
Justin Jennings, NBT Bank's NH regional president, and Charlie Mathews, senior wealth management consultant at NBT Bank, share their outlook on the economy, including inflation rates, the debt ceiling, and what opportunities lie within.
This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.
Episode 158: New American Scholars
You're never too young to make a difference. Case in point is Riyah Patel, a 17-year-old from Concord who founded New American Scholars - a nonprofit that provides academic assistance, social support, and leadership development to refugee and immigrant students in New Hampshire. Riyah helps by providing these students the mentorship and guidance they need to feel connected to their new home. To get involved or find out more about New American Scholars, visit them online at newamericanscholars.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 154: BIA's Emerging Leaders Program
Amanda and Jeff speak with Russ Ouellette, president of Sojourn Partners, about the Business & Industry Association's Emerging Leaders program that helps provide tools for business leaders to grow their leadership confidence and emotional intelligence in the workplace. To learn more about the program, visit biaofnh.com.
Episode 153: Insights from the NH Foreign Direct Investment Report
Plymouth State University professors Roxana Wright, DBA, and Chen Wu, Ph.D., discuss key findings and economic trends from their 2021-22 NH Foreign Direct Investment Report, which can be viewed in detail at plymouth.edu/fifth-annual-forum-on-new-hampshire-foreign-direct-investment.
This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.
Episode 152: Elevating Small Business Leaders
Jonathan Dapra, co-founder and chief innovation officer at Alaric Inc. and assistant professor of management at Plymouth State University, talks about how small business owners and leaders can set themselves up for success by growing their leadership and team-building skills. His best practices can be found in his book "From 50 to 500: Mastering the Unique Leadership Challenges of Growing Small Companies," which can be purchased on Amazon. For a special boiler plate with signature, visit bookplate.from50to500.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.
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.
Episode 150: Gambling for Good
Andre Carrier, CEO of The Brook casino in Seabrook, shares how the 100% employee-owned charity casino operates within a business model that assists nonprofit organizations throughout the state, while being the hospitality, entertainment and betting hot spot on the Seacoast.
This week's episode is brought to you by McLane Middleton, providing trusted legal services to businesses throughout the region for over 100 years. For a complete listing of their practice areas, attorneys, and locations, visit www.mclane.com.