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

June 1, 2023 21 mins

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 abo...

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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.

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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 work...

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March 29, 2023 22 mins

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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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. 

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February 15, 2023 25 mins

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. 

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February 8, 2023 22 mins

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold speaks with Stephanie Baxter, NH Tech Alliance's director of programming and engagement, and Bob Goldstein, CEO advisor and angel investor, about the Tech Alliance's newest program, Ascending Leaders in Tech, an interactive, hands-on program designed for technical professionals to grow their leadership skills. The program consists of 6 classes taking place in different areas of the state to provide existin...

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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. 

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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. 

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January 18, 2023 26 mins

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold sits down with award-winning reporter Bob Sanders to gain insight into this year's legislation, including bills presented on taxes, housing, employment and energy. 

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December 14, 2022 32 mins

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold speaks with Brian Gottlob, director of the NH Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, about New Hampshire's economic year in review, from interest rates and workforce woes, to housing challenges and more. 

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December 7, 2022 27 mins

NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold speaks with UNH President James Dean on recent happenings at the college, such as the university's recent Embrace NH bus tour, how they're encouraging environmental tourism and workforce development in the North Country, as well as UNH's legislative involvement and more. 

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NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold sits down with Dr. Ashley Stevens, president of Focus IP Group, to talk about the impact academic technology transfers have on the economy and future innovations. Dr. Stevens will be the keynote speaker at a World Affair Council event on December 1, 5-8pm, "Academic Technology Transfer: Its Origins and Global Impact" at SNHU in Manchester. Register for the event here: wacnh.org/event-5009416

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A new robotics lab is coming soon to Plymouth State University to supplement its robotics degree program, offering hands-on opportunities for students to build  skill sets that prepare them for the future workforce. NHBR Editor Jeff Feingold speaks on this and more with PSU President Don Birx and Bret Kulakovich, PSU's coordinator for academic spaces and open lab design. 

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