News/Business
Texas Roadhouse opens on Loudon Road replacing Newick’s Lobster House
By RAY DUCKLER
A national chain replaced a family-owned restaurant on Loudon Road as Texas Roadhouse opened its doors on Monday, replacing the Newick’s Lobster House, which closed in March.The lobster house building was torn down, and replaced by the...
For three decades, a local Aubuchon Hardware store manager saw the company as an important part of his life
By RAY DUCKLER
Initially, while visiting the local Aubuchon Hardware store this week to say goodbye, Jeff Ginn declined an opportunity to address his emotions concerning the franchise that he dedicated 50 years to.A day later, though, Ginn, who grew up in Pembroke...
Creating a more grief-informed culture
By JULIA MORIN
Meghan Riordan Jarvis is no stranger to trauma, but until 2019, her familiarity with it was rooted in the work she had done with clients over the course of two decades as a therapist.Then, trauma came knocking on her door when she was confronted with...
Flying Yankee Association puts in a bid to save the famous NH train
By DAVID BROOKS
Fans of the Flying Yankee, an eye-catching train that called Concord home for two decades before ending passenger service in 1955, have put in a bid to own the train and help decide its future.“Our goal is to restore as much as possible, try to use...
Plush wars? Squishmallows, Build-A-Bear sue each other
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS
It turns out there are lots of sharp elbows in the plush toy business. Build-A-Bear and the makers of Squishmallows are facing off in federal court.Kelly Toys and its Berkshire Hathaway-controlled parent company Jazwares have sued Build-A-Bear, saying...
After a long run, the Aubuchon Hardware store on Main Street in Concord closing its doors
By RAY DUCKLER
For regular customers like Dick and Andrea Bean of Pembroke who stopped by the Aubuchon store on South Main Street this week, the 40% off sale was exciting, but the news that the business is shutting down was beyond disappointing.The Beans came for...
N’Awlins Grille to bring southern flavor to Concord’s downtown
By RAY DUCKLER
The outside door at N’Awlins Grille, which is holding its grand opening Tuesday night just off Main Street, leads to a tiny foyer.You’ll see a fireplace with a fake fire in it, wallpaper showing a four-pane window with Spanish moss hanging in the...
Right on cue: Penacook to add billiards hall to a growing entertainment scene
By RAY DUCKLER
Once, the clanging of weights and humming of treadmills filled the 6,500 square-foot facility adjacent to the Thirty Pines plaza across Burough Road.Soon, though, a new sound – the crackling of pool balls smashing together – will join Penacook’s...
Hermanos, Vinnie’s pizza sold to local restaurateur
By DAVID BROOKS
A team including the owner of Tandy’s Top Shelf restaurant in Concord has bought Hermanos Cocina Mexicana, one of the city’s oldest single-owner restaurants, and will be re-opening Vinnie’s Pizza.“Hermanos – we’re going to keep it the same. It has...
Dos Amigos in downtown Concord closes for renovations
By CHLOE RATTEE
Joel Harris was busy inside Dos Amigos Burritos in downtown Concord on Tuesday, but the work had nothing to do with preparing Mexican food.The popular restaurant is closed for construction as a new floor is installed in the kitchen and the space gets...
Health insurance enrollment continues to grow in N.H.
The number of New Hampshire residents getting health insurance through the HealthCare.gov Marketplace has grown almost 40% in three years, including a 19.4% increase this year, according to the state.The New Hampshire Insurance Department says 65,117...
Steeplegate Mall redevelopment project wants less parking than required
By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN
To fit the multiple five-story apartment buildings, corresponding walkways and green space, Costco, an existing Applebee’s restaurant and the location for current mall tenants in its plans, the new owner of the Steeplegate Mall property wants to...
Peter’s salon to close doors in downtown Concord
By CHLOE RATTEE
Concord beauty salon, Peter’s Images, closed suddenly in January after being in business for 50 years.“To all of our clients and friends: the sad day has come that we have had to close our doors,” the owners announced on social media.“Please...
Developer plans to bring ‘glamping’ to Weirs
By ADAM DRAPCHO
LACONIA — In a prior era, Weirs Boulevard was lined with small businesses offering tourists accommodations — a small space to rest at the end of a long day of visiting shops, beaches or other local attractions. These “cottage colonies,” as they were...
‘Diaper Spa’ owner says she runs small, safe business to help abuse, stress sufferers
By JILL HARMACINSKI
ATKINSON — Colleen Ann Murphy, the doctor who runs the Diaper Spa in a quiet neighborhood, said she has an extremely small business with the majority of her work with clients conducted remotely.Her business helps clients deal with current and past...
Small farmers hit by extreme weather could get assistance from proposed insurance program
By LISA RATHKE
MIDDLESEX, Vt. — Since catastrophic flooding hit Vermont in July and waterlogged crops, some farmers are trying to figure out how to get through the next season.Water washed away seeds planted in the summer at Bear Roots Farm, which grows about 20...
Longtime fitness center in Concord is trying to make a new name for itself
By RAY DUCKLER
Frances Plunckett doesn’t mind if you get the name wrong.She’s been living in Weare for nearly 20 years. She understands that “The Racquet Club of Concord” rolls off tongues in this area like any other Concord landmark, such as the State House and the...
Andy Sanborn opts against appeal for Concord Casino closure ruling
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
Concord Casino will continue to keep its lights off as Andy Sanborn has decided not to appeal the suspension of his gaming license.The deadline for filing an appeal was Jan. 19, and the Lottery Commission confirmed that they hadn’t received one.Now,...
Law in the Marketplace: Keeping yourself healthy keeps company healthy
Whether or not you’re a New Hampshire business owner, you no doubt want to live for as many years as possible as long as you’ve got a decent quality of life and enough income to support yourself. On January 4, 2024, the New York Times published as...
Business notes from the Capital Region
Bank of New Hampshire was voted Best Local Bank for Small Business and Best Commercial Lender in NH Business Review’s 2024 Best of Business (BOB) Awards. NH Business Review readers cast more than 3,000 online votes to select this year’s BOB Awards...
