Down To Business

Down To Business

Your insider's guide from New Hampshire's business news leaders. To be updated each week when a new episode is available, subscribe below via your favorite podcast platform.

Episodes

May 23, 2024 28 mins

This week's guest is Nick Vailas, founder and CEO of Bedford Surgical Ambulatory Center (BASC), who discusses the current state of health care, such as affordability and access, and how his suite of programs helps to bridge the challenging gaps in the industry.

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This week's guest is Rajesh Nair, founder of EnCube Labs, NH Board of Education member (district 5), and former professor of practice, innovation and entrepreneurship at the Asia School of Business in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The lively discussion includes how Raj teaches the next generation of leaders to grow as entrepreneurs, as well as educational challenges that students are facing today.

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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

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May 1, 2024 22 mins

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 entrep...

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March 28, 2024 25 mins

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.


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March 14, 2024 20 mins

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.

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February 29, 2024 23 mins

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...

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February 1, 2024 24 mins

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.

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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.

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December 21, 2023 23 mins

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.

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December 14, 2023 24 mins

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 th...

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December 12, 2023 21 mins

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 ...

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December 7, 2023 25 mins

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 pract...

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November 30, 2023 40 mins

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.

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November 16, 2023 33 mins

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 broug...

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November 9, 2023 31 mins

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 com...

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November 2, 2023 22 mins

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.

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October 26, 2023 28 mins

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.

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October 19, 2023 24 mins

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.

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October 12, 2023 26 mins

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...

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