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Episode 223, Dr. Natalie Tilton, Ability Allies Physical & Occupational Therapy

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:24 -0300

Hitting the links this summer? Today we talk to the founder of Ability Allies Physical & Occupational Therapy about her growing practice, including her focus on golfers and helping them to unlock their full potential.

For more information about Ability Allies Physical & Occupational Therapy, click here.

Episode 222, Candice Benson, Benson Consulting

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:38:11 -0300

Today we talk to Candice Benson about how her consulting firm helps leaders bridge the gap between strategy and execution—especially in times of change—and ensure those changes are fully adopted by the team.

For more information about Benson Consulting, click here.

Episode 221, Ana McKenna, Easterseals NH & VT

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:59:44 -0300

Today we talk to Ana McKenna, the Chief Military & Veterans Services Officer for the Easterseals NH & VT about how Easterseals’ Military & Veterans Campus is on a mission to create a true community for veterans, military members, first responders and their families.

For more information about Easterseals’ Military & Veterans Campus, click here.

Episode 220, Ben Auger, Auger

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:01:26 -0300

Today we talk to one of the leading high-end home builders on the Seacoast about his custom residential and commercial work, and why community involvement is central to his company’s identity.

To learn more about Auger, click here.

Episode 219, Peabody Place Executive Team

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:09:24 -0300

New Hampshire has one of the oldest populations in the country and continues to see increased demand for various retirement and nursing home options. Today we talk to executives from Peabody Place in Franklin about what today’s seniors want and how services continue to evolve.

For more information about Peabody Place, click here.

Episode 218, Eric Anderson, MALA Technology Advisors

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:05:02 -0300

Today we talk to the president and founder of MALA Technology Advisors, which helps companies navigate today’s constantly changing technology to find what they really need.

For more information about MALA Technology Advisors, please click here.

Episode 217, Drew Matter, Mikros Technologies

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:24:15 -0300

Today we talk to the CEO and president of the 2026 Manufacturing and Technology Business of the Year, Mikros Technologies.

For more information about Mikros Technologies, click here.

Got more information about the Business off the Year Awards event or to purchase tickets, click here.

Episode 216, Sue Durkin and Gregory White, Lamprey Health Care

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:14:10 -0300

Today we talk to our first ever pair of Nonprofit Leaders of the Year! We talk to Sue Durkin and Gregory White, co-CEOs of Lamprey Health Care about leading this 55-year-old nonprofit organization.

For more information about Lamprey Health Care, click here.

For more information about, or to register for, the Business of the Year Awards event, click here.

Episode 215, Mark Aquilino, Outdoor Pride

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:16:28 -0300

Today we sit down with the 2026 Business Leader of the Year, Mark Aquilino of Outdoor Pride, to talk about his leadership values, community involvement and elevating the trades as a whole.

For more information about the Business of the Year Awards luncheon, click here.

For more information about Outdoor Pride, click here.

Episode 214, Andy DeMeo, Granite Goodness

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:50:26 -0300

Good news! Andy DeMeo, creator of Granite Goodness, is in the house! We talk to Andy about how he went from being an eco warrior—working in climate policy, carbon accounting, sustainable finance and food systems—to founding an award-winning brand focused on sharing the stories of what is going right in New England.

For more information about Granite Goodness, click here.

Episode 213, Eric Althaus, The Nash Casino

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:45:46 -0300

Charitable gaming is big business in NH, surpassing $400 million in revenue in 2025 and generating $64 million in donations to charities. Today we talk to the general manager of The Nash Casino, one of the biggest players in the state.

For more information about The Nash Casino, click here.

Episode 212, Ben Gamache, Gamache Properties and Rallé Watches

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:34:02 -0300

Today we talk to Ben Gamache, a seasoned real estate entrepreneur turned watchmaker about his take on NH’s housing market and his encore career in making luxury watches.

For more information about Ralle Watches, click here.

For more information about Gamache Properties, click here.

For more information about the Made in NH Expo, click here.

Episode 211, Ash Fischbein, Hobbs Tavern & Brewery and Sap House Meadery

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:30:17 -0300

Today we talk to Ash Fischbein, co-founder of Hobbs Tavern & Brewery and Sap House Meadery about how he grew a passion for craft beer and mead into two successful businesss, which now includes restaurants, canned drinks and a location in Belize.

To learn more about Hobbs Tavern & Brewery, click here.

To learn more about Sap House Meadery, click here.

To learn more about the Made in NH Expo, click here.

Episode 210, Tina White and Carrie James, Clearly Balanced Days

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:23:31 -0300

Today we talk to the leadership team at Clearly Balanced Days about growing their thriving CBD business, and launching their newest venture, Functional Mushrooms.

For more information about Clearly Balanced Days, click here.

For more information about the Made in NH Expo, click here.

Episode 209, Nizan Friedman, Tenovi

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:05:44 -0300

Today we talk to the co-founder and CEO of Tenovi, a Portsmouth-based healthcare technology company that was named #1 in NH on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies.

For more information about Tenovi, click here.

Episode 208, Doug McConnell, Safi Biotherapeutics

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:42:58 -0300

Today we talk to the CEO & Co-Founder of Safi Biotherapeutics about combatting the global blood donor supply shortages by manufacturing human red blood cells for civilian and military use.

For more information about Safi Biotherapeutics, click here.

Episode 207, Jim Jalbert and Jamie Casey, C&J Bus Lines

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:40:09 -0300

Hop aboard! Today we talk to the leaders at C&J Bus Lines about the growth of the family-owned company, how remote work is challenging and transforming their business and meeting the needs of of today's passengers.

For more information about C&J Bus Lines, click here.

Episode 206, Chelsea Laughton, Confident Med Spa

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:00:01 -0400

Today we talk to the president of Confident Med Spa about how making clients look and feel their best is driving such fast growth that it was named the #1 Private Company to Watch in 2025 by Business NH Magazine.

For more information about Confident Med Spa, click here.

Episode 205, Dave Gerry, Bugcrowd

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:15:29 -0400

Today we talk to Dave Gerry, CEO of Bugcrowd and the NH Tech Alliance's 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year, about how this San Francisco-based company is growing here in NH and using crowdsourcing to stop digital security breaches before attackers can strike.

For more information about Bugcrowd, click here.

Episode 204, Rich Jordan, High Ground Service Pros

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:45:57 -0400

Today we talk to the CEO of High Ground Service Pros about growing the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services company he bought in 2020 from three plumbers to a team of 120 across multiple locations. We also talk about his efforts to rebrand the company and about his mission to "Give the trades a good home."

For more information about High Ground Service Pros, click here.

Episode 203, Craig Riotto, New England Sports Hub

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:18:14 -0400

Today we talk to Craig Riotto of New England Sports Hub about how his dream for a sports venue became a reality with the largest sports dome in the region.

For more information about New England Sports Dome, click here.

Episode 202, Nadja Fromm, Fromm Consulting

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:41:21 -0400

Today we talk to Nadja Fromm about why she walked away from a corporate marketing career working for some of the biggest brands in the world to start her own consultancy to help entrepreneurs succeed. We explore with her what holds entrepreneurs back and what helps them succeed.

For more information about Fromm Consulting, click here.

Episode 201, Mica Stark, NH College and University Council

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:03:46 -0400

Today we talk with Mica Stark, president and CEO of the New Hampshire College and University Council, about the challenges and opportunities facing higher education in the Granite State.

For more information about the NH College and University Council, click here.

Episode 200, Drew Marcotte, Granite State Glass

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:58:19 -0400

We celebrate our 200th episode by talking to Drew Marcotte, who leads one of the most successful family businesses in the state. Drew started in the business at 11 helping to lick envelopes for his mom to now leading the management and customer service teams at each of Granite State Glass's 15 retail locations.

For more information about Granite State Glass, click here.

Episode 199, Jill Robbins, Homefree

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:02:02 -0400

Jill Robbins talks about how her desire to create allergy-friendly treats for her son has turned into a thriving business, Homefree.

For more information about Homefree, click here.

Episode 198, Holly McCormack, Cottage Hospital

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:24:54 -0400

Rising costs, low reimbursement rates and a workforce crunch are just some of the challenges facing hospitals – challenges being felt more acutely by NH’s independent rural hospitals. Today we talk to the CEO of Cottage Hospital about how she and her team are rising to meet those challenges and the needs of their communities.

For more information about Cottage Hospital, click here.

Episode 197, Adam Lavallee, Tech Logistics

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:05:26 -0400

Today we talk to Adam Lavallee of Tech Logistics and Tech Transport about what it takes to transport goods in an on-demand world and how his firm is providing innovative solutions for businesses of all sizes.

This episode is sponsored by Machias Savings Bank.

Click here for more information about Tech Transport and Tech Logistics.

Episode 196, Betsey Andrews Parker, Community Action Partnership of Strafford County

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:22:20 -0400

We talk to the CEO of one of NH’s five community action programs, or CAPs, about rising to the challenge of meeting people’s basic needs as resources diminish and about the CAPS celebrating their 60th anniversary.

This episode is sponsored by Machias Savings Bank.

Click here for more information about Community Action Partnership of Stratford County.

Episode 195, Ryan Abood, GourmetGiftBaskets.com

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:05:39 -0400

As we head into gift giving season, we interview Ryan Abood about what it takes to build a successful gift basket company.

This episode is sponsored by Machias Savings Bank.

Click here for more information about GourmetGiftBaskets.com.

Episode 194, Sister Paula Marie Buley, Rivier University

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:58:07 -0400

Today we talk to Sister Paula Marie Buley, president of Rivier University, one of Business NH Magazine’s Top Women-Led Nonprofits, about how the university is evolving to meet the workforce needs of the state and preparing students for a world changing at breakneck speed.

This episode is sponsored by Machias Savings Bank.

This episode is also sponsored by the New Hampshire Heath Care Forum.

For more information about Rivier University, click here.

Episode 193, Jessica Moores, Manchester Craft Market

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:09:40 -0400

Check out Business NH Magazine's weekly Thursday morning segment on the Morning Update with Jeff Chidester on WFEA. This segment features the owner of one of Business NH Magazine's Top Women-Led Businesses, Jessica Moores of Manchester Craft Market. Hear how she turned her crafting hobby into a thriving business highlighting NH-made products and is breathing new life onto a mall space.

This episode is sponsored by Machias Savings Bank.

This episode is also sponsored by the 2025 Dartmouth Health Children's Storybook Ball.

For more information about Manchester Craft Market, click here.

Episode 192, Jon Greer, Wire Belt Company of America

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:37:33 -0400

Today we talk to the fifth generation of the Greer family to lead Wire Belt Company of America, which was named the #1 Best Company to Work For in NH in 2025 by Business NH Magazine.

For more information about Wire Belt Company of America, click here.

This episode is sponsored by Machias Savings Bank.

This episode is also sponsored by the 2025 Dartmouth Health Children's Storybook Ball.

Episode 191, Jeremy Oneail, Oneail FX Studios

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 16:11:43 -0300

Today we talk to Jeremy Oneail who makes his living bringing your nightmares to life. We talk about his work making custom masks for clients, theme parks and movies as well as fantasy items for renaissance fairs and even, inadvertently, a bank robber.

For more information about Oneail FX Studios, click here.

This episode is sponsored by Machias Savings Bank.

Episode 190, Chiwoniso Kaitano, MacDowell

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:41:41 -0300

Today we talk to Chiwoniso Kaitano, executive director of MacDowell, one of Business NH Magazine’s Top Women-led Nonprofits, about providing a sanctuary for artists to focus on creating at a time when the arts are under attack.

For more information about MacDowell, click here.

This episode is sponsored by Machias Savings Bank.

Episode 189, Christopher Boothby, Boothby Therapy Services

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:35:04 -0300

Today we talk to Christopher Boothby, who with his wife Maren co-founded Boothby Therapy Services to meet the therapy needs of students across the state and grown a thriving business that was also named to Business NH Magazine’s Best Companies to Work For Hall of Fame.

For more information about Boothby Therapy Services, click here.

This episode is sponsored by Machias Savings Bank.

Episode 188, Nate Tennant, Kirk Tech Solutions

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:48:28 -0300

Today’s guest is Nate Tennant, founder of Kirk Tech Solutions, a growing tech firm based in Portsmouth that works with technology, biotech and pharma companies to enable them to make better decisions with their data and become more efficient. This fast growing firm grew revenue by more than 160% between 2022 and 2024.

Click here for more information about Kirk Tech Solutions.

This episode is sponsored by Machias Savings Bank.

Episode 187, Marian Noronha, Turbocam International

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:32:44 -0300

Today we talk to the founder of one of the top five family-owned businesses in NH, Marian Norah of Turbocam International, about how technology and faith fuel his growing turbomachinery manufacturing company.

For more information about Turbocam, click here.

Episode 186, Elm Grove Companies

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:59:33 -0300

Today we talk to Chris Schleyer and Matt Menning, two of the leaders behind Business NH Magazine’s 2025 Business of the Year winner for Construction and Real Estate about their efforts to build housing to meet the needs of Granite Staters and the challenges they and other developers face in abating the state’s housing crisis.

For more information about Elm Grove Companies, click here.

Episode 185, NH's Childcare Crisis

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:40:12 -0300

Today we talk to two of Business NH Magazine’s Business Leaders of the Decade — Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, and Howard Brodsky, founder of CCA Global Partners — as well as one of NH’s leading advocates for the early childhood education sector — Jackie Cowell, executive director of Early Learning NH — about the childcare crisis in NH, and what they are doing to move the needle in the right direction.

For more information about Early Learning NH, click here.

For more information about CCA Global Partners, click here.

For more information about CCA for Social Good, click here.

For motor information about Northeast Delta Dental, click here.

To read the original Business NH Magazine article that is the basis for this podcast is based, click here.

Episode 184, Michelline Dufort, CEO & Family Enterprise Center

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:30:06 -0300

Today we talk to the director of the CEO & Family Enterprise Center at the University of NH about what it takes to help family businesses succeed and make it to the next generation, as well as the common challenges facing today’s executives.

For more information about the CEO & Family Enterprise Center, click here.

Episode 183, Nicole Heller, NH Fiscal Policy Institute

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:44:20 -0300

New Hampshire is getting ready to go back to school. Today we talk with Nicole Heller, senior policy analyst at the NH Fiscal Policy Institute, about the state of education in NH, from the childcare crisis to the Institute's recent report on NH ranking last in the nation for financial support of public colleges and universities.

For more information about the NH Fiscal Policy Instate and its reports on education, click here.

Episode 182, Lionel Loveless, The Collector’s Eye, Route 1 Antiques, and Officially Knotted Bowties

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:53:59 -0300

Today we talk to NH’s own “Mr. Bowtie,” Lionel Loveless, about what it has been like as a gay man of color to build several successful businesses in NH and about his efforts to provide opportunities and community for other entrepreneurs of color.

For more information about The Collector’s Eye, click here.

For more information about Route 1 Antiques, click here.

For more information about Officially Knotted Bowties, click here.

Episode 181, Elizabeth Chilton, University of NH

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:54:13 -0300

The University of NH is the flagship of the state’s public higher education system and experienced steep cuts in the latest state budget. Today we talk with Elizabeth Chilton, who took the reins of UNH a year ago, about the challenges facing the university and how she will lead it forward.

For more information about the University of NH, click here.

Episode 180, Anna Brown, Citizens Count

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:03:23 -0300

It seems like American citizens have never been more divided over politics. Today we talk to Anna Brown of Citizens Count about the state of democracy in NH, and how Citizens Count is working to provide unbiased information about the issues impacting NH and the candidates running for office.

To learn more about Citizens Count, click here.

Episode 179, Ryan Robinson, Mainstay Technologies

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:31:21 -0300

Today we talk to Ryan Robinson, senior director at Mainstay Technologies, one of NH’s largest IT firms, about what businesses need to consider when using artificial intelligence. As AI technology continues to grow, will your business get left behind or is it diving into the AI pool too deep and too quickly?

For more information about Mainstay Technologies, click here.

Episode 178, Eds and Jameson Harding, Harding Metals

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:40:28 -0300

Today we talk to the third generation of leaders in a family-owned scrap metal business about the opportunities and challenges facing this industry. Learn more about Harding Metals, which will make its debut on Business NH Magazine's list of the Top Family-Owned Businesses in the August issue. Eds Harding was also recently named Young Executive of the Year by the Recycled Materials Association.

For more information about Harding Metals, click here.

Episode 177, Tucker Jadczak, Feathered Friend Brewing Company

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:46:59 -0300

Today we talk with Tucker Jadczak, the owner of Feathered Friend Brewing Company, the Concord Chamber’s 2025 Small Business of the Year, about launching a new business during the pandemic and what it takes to survive as a small brewing company.

For more information about Feathered Friend Brewing Company, click here.

Episode 176, Clement Kigugu, Overcomers Refugees Services

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:25:49 -0300

Today we talk with Clement Kigugu, executive director of Overcomers Refugees Services and the Concord Chamber's 2025 Business Leader of the Year, about his own refugee journey from Rwanda to Concord, NH and how he is helping other refugees make a home in the Granite State.

To learn more about Overcomers Refugees Services, click here.

Episode 175, Dan and Phyllis Lloyd, Big Dog Sauce Company

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:52:55 -0300

Today we talk with the owners of Big Dog Sauce Company, a growing NH BBQ sauce brand that just opened its first brick-and-mortar store and one of Business NH Magazine’s 2025 Start Up Stars.

For more information, click here.

Episode 174 - Bill Davis, BeachNecessities.com

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:10:15 -0300

This week's guest is Bill Davis, the founder & SeaEO of BeachNecessities.com, an ecommerce platform focused on beach and ocean necessities as well as sustainability and conservation. We talk to Bill, an early pioneer of ecommerce, about how the landscape of that industry has changed and about his latest endeavor.

For more information about BeachNecessities.com, click here.

Rachel Ballatori, Mill + Co.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:49:43 -0300

We invited back Rachel Ballatori, founder and CEO of Mill + Co., to talk about how businesses and entrepreneurs can do a better job of telling their stories.

For more information about Mill + Co., click here.

Episode 172 - Better Business Bureau Torch Award Winners

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:14:33 -0300

We explore what to means to be a successful business guided by ethics as we talk to the winners of this year's Better Business Bureau's Torch Awards in NH. Today’s Guests are Becca Friend, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving NH; and two winners of the Torch Awards for Ethics: Crystal-Lee Thompson, owner of Thompson Insurance Agency, and Bruce Randall, founder of the Randall School of Karate.

For more information about the Better Business Bureau in NH, click here.

For more information about Thompson Insurance Agency, click here.

For more information about the Randall School of Karate, click here.

Sponsored by the Business of the Year Awards.

Episode 171 - Eric Hui, Terracea

Mon, 19 May 2025 11:13:00 -0300

Today we talk to a NH entrepreneur about how leaving the tropical climate of his native Hawaii to attend school in Boston during a cold, snowy New England winter inspired him to create a line of outdoor apparel that was both stylish and built for any weather mother nature can throw at him.

For more information about Terracea, click here.

Sponsored by the Business of the Year Awards.

Episode 170 - Carol Lawrence, The Red Arrow

Mon, 12 May 2025 12:32:05 -0300

Today we talk with the owner of a NH institution – The Red Arrow Diner – a must-stop during the political primary season, host to many celebrities and a go-to diner for many families, and one of this year’s Businesses of the Year Winners.

Sponsored by the Business of the Year Awards.

Episode 169 - Maria Proulx, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in NH

Mon, 05 May 2025 10:54:39 -0300

Today we talk with Maria Proulx, president Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in NH, about health insurance costs and how she is leading the state’s largest health insurance provider and its clients through a turbulent economic time.

Sponsored by the Business of the Year Awards.

Episode 168 - Brian Law, Law Family Companies

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:47:48 -0300

Today we talk with Brian Law, the 5th generation President and CEO of the Law Family Companies about continuing his family legacy and what it takes to succeed in uncertain times.

Sponsored by the Business of the Year Awards.

Episode 167 - Jennifer Chisholm, NH Coalition to End Homelessness

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:18:56 -0300

Today we talk with Jennifer Chisholm, executive director of the NH Coalition to End Homelessness, about the organization's recent report that shows the number of people unhoused in NH is spiking to record numbers and what is being done to help.

Sponsored by the Business of the Year Awards.

Episode 166 - Nichole Martin Reimer, Granite United Way

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:49:39 -0300

Today we talk with Nichole Martin Reimer, the new president and CEO of Granite United Way, the largest United Way in NH, about the organization is meeting challenges during this uncertain time for nonprofits.

Episode 165 - Jennice Chewlin of Chewlin Group talks about wellness in the workplace

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:59:22 -0300

Feeling stressed? You are not alone. Jennice Chewlin of the Chewlin Group returns to the podcast to discuss how businesses can promote wellness and mental health in the workplace.

For more information about Chewlin Group, click here.

Sponsored by The Business of the Year Awards Luncheon.

Episode 164 - Phil Mastroianni, Fabrizia Spirits and Fabrizia Lemon Baking Company

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:21:26 -0300

We talk with Phil Mastroianni, who with his brother Nick, co-founded Fabrizia Spirits and Fabrizia Lemon Baking Company, using lemons imported form Italy to create Limoncello-related spirits as well as baked goods here in NH. Fabrizia Lemon Baking Company is one of the more than 100 vendors who will be exhibiting at the Made in NH Expo on April 4, 5, and 6 2025 at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown Manchester.

Episode 163 - Alan and Irene Alton, M&C Clothing and Gifts

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:48:20 -0300

Today we talk with Irene and Alan Scott Alton, the husband and wife team who acquired M&C Clothing a Gifts, about their decision to leave the corporate world to run their own business and grow it into the largest retail apparel consignment store in New England.

To learn more about M&C Clothing and Gifts, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.

Also sponsored by the Made In NH Expo.

Episode 162 - Courtney Daniel, The Courtney Daniel Brand

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:41:09 -0300

Today we share a fun and fascinating discussion with Courtney Daniel of The Courtney Daniel Brand about how she supports business partners as an executive virtual assistant and how she helped her mom launch A Southern Girl Bakery to bring a taste of their southern roots to NH's Seacoast.

To learn more about The Courtney Daniel Brand, click here.

To learn more about A Southern Girl Bakery, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.

Also sponsored by the Made In NH Expo.

Episode 161 - Thomas Colarusso, BioAI Health

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:41:02 -0300

Today we interview Thomas Colarusso, CEO and co-founder of BioAI Health, an innovative NH startup that develops digital biomarkers tests that use AI to connect cancer patients with the best drugs for treatment.

To learn more about BioAI Health, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.

Also sponsored by the Made In NH Expo.

Episode 160 - Paul Beaudin, Manchester Community College

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:58:50 -0400

We talk with the new president of Manchester Community College about his own education path and about the important role community colleges are playing in building career paths for Granite Staters.

To learn more about Manchester Community College, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.

Also sponsored by the Made In NH Expo.

Episode 159 - Matthew Cordaro, CEO of One Sky Community Services

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:30:44 -0400

Today we talk with Matthew Cordaro, CEO of One Sky Community services, about how his organization is working to assist those with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders become active members of their communities.

To learn more about One Sky Community Services, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.

Also sponsored by the Made In NH Expo.

Episode 158 - Holly Mintz, Elliot Medical Group Ambulatory Services

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:43:47 -0400

This week we explore how AI is reshaping health care with our guest Dr. Holly Mintz, senior vice president and chief medical officer of Elliot Medical Group Ambulatory Services.

To learn more about Elliot Health System, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.

Also sponsored by the Made In NH Expo.

Episode 157 - Deanna Hoying, Symphony NH and Sound Intentions

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:59:35 -0400

Get ready to slip into a soothing bath — a sound bath. We talk with Deanna Hoying, executive director of Symphony NH, about her own business, Sound Intentions, creating acoustic experiences to help people relax through sound. We also discuss how music has shaped her career.

To learn more about Symphony NH, click here.

To learn more about Sound Intentions, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's Ultimate Biz(NH) Bash.

Also sponsored by the Made In NH Expo.

Episode 156 - Andrea Hechavarria, NH Life Sciences

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:24:29 -0400

The biotech and life sciences industry is booming in NH and NH Life Sciences is the association supporting this growing sector. We talk to NH Life Sciences President and CEO Andrea Hechavarria about how life sciences is transforming NH's economy.

For more information about NH Life Sciences, click here.

Episode 155 - Jay Baier, Baier Transport

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:34:46 -0400

Jay Baier, president and CEO of Baier Transport in Seabrook, went from wondering whether the vehicle-transport business he bought was a lemon to racing toward success. We talk to him about his path from racing cars to transporting them and growing a thriving business.

To learn more about Baier Transport, click here.

Episode 154 - Kathleen Reardon, NH Center for Nonprofits

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:51:33 -0400

We talk to Kathleen Reardon, CEO of the NH Center for Nonprofits, about the challenges facing this critical industry and how the center is supporting them.

To learn more about the NH Center for Nonprofits, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's NH Futurecast: 2025.

Episode 153 - Julie Reynolds and Jennifer Ufkin, Cornerstone VNA

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:47:03 -0400

Today we talk to Julie Reynolds, who led Cornerstone VNA in Rochester for more than decade and spent 40 years of her career in the home health industry, and her successor, Jennifer Ufkin, about the growth of Cornerstone and the future of this visiting nurse association.

To learn more about Cornerstone VNA, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's NH Futurecast: 2025.

Episode 152 - David Anzalone, Advanced Exteriors & Glazing of New England

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:09:39 -0400

We start the New Year with an interview with David Anzalone, president of Advanced Exteriors & Glazing of New England in Salem about how he took his company from a startup to becoming the fastest growing company on Business NH Magazine's list of the Top 100 Private Companies in NH in just three years.

To learn more about Advanced Exteriors and Glazing of New England, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's NH Futurecast: 2025.

Episode 151 - Fred Kocher - NH Business on WMUR

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 10:40:07 -0400

You know Fred Kocher form his weekly business presort on WMUR but how much do you really know about Fred? We delve into his 50 year career in media and politics.

For more information about NH Business or WMUR, click here, or click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's NH Futurecast: 2025.

Episode 150 - Melanie Plenda, Granite State News Collaborative

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:34:23 -0400

Today we talk with Melanie Plenda, executive director of the Granite State News Collaborative, about the important role local news organizations play in communities and a new effort underway to fund them. Listen in so you don't get left in the dark!

For more information about the NH Community News Fund, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's NH Futurecast: 2025.

Episode 149 - Michelle Hilger - Mongoose Power Solutions

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:10 -0400

This week we chat with Michelle Hilger, founder of Mongoose Power Solutions, about her work to help companies keep their emergency power systems maintained and helping her industry train the next generation of workers. Find out why this fast growing company was named one of Business NH Magazine's Five Companies to Watch in 2024.

For more information about Mongoose Power Solutions, click here.

Sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's NH Futurecast: 2025.

Episode 148 - Jonathan Strimling - CleanFiber

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 09:54:44 -0400

In this episode, we talk to Jonathan Strimling, CEO of CleanFiber and the recipient of the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the NH Tech Alliance, about the highs and lows of leading a series of tech companies and growing his latest venture.

For more information about CleanFiber, click here.

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also sponsored by the Business NH Magazine's NH Futurecast: 2025.

Episode 147 - Joe Tuplin - Kilted Moose Outdoor Furniture

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:21:01 -0400

We talk with Joe Tuplin, a veteran who, after serving in the national guard, turned his hobby of making wooden outdoor furniture, which helped him relax after serving in war zones, into a thriving business—Kilted Moose Outdoor Furniture. Joe is one of more than 70 makers who are participating in the click here.

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also sponsored by the NH Fiscal Policy Institute's 2024 Budget and Policy Conference.

Episode 146 - Nick Soggu - SilverTech and Pannos Marketing

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:27:37 -0400

This week we talk with Nick Soggu, president and CEO of SiverTech and CEO of Pannos Marketing about how he built some of the most successful web development and marketing agencies in NH and what it fueling their current growth.

For more information about Silvertech, click here.

For more information about Pannos Marketing, click here.

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also sponsored by the NH Fiscal Policy Institute's 2024 Budget and Policy Conference.

Episode 145 - Brent Kiley - Rise Private Wealth Management

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:54:15 -0400

This week we talk with Brent Kiley, co-founder and CEO of Rise Private Wealth Management, one of NH’s top wealth management firms and the number two Best Company to Work For in NH, about what people need to consider when planning their financial futures as well as what it takes to create a company culture of caring.

For more information about Rise Private Wealth Management, click here.

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also sponsored by by the Very Merry Holiday Gift Festival.

Episode 144 - Shaunte Whitted - SDW Communications

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:43:42 -0300

Shaunte Whitted shares her powerful story of enduring a series of tragedies, including the death of her father and an attempted kidnapping, in the same year and finding strength in her faith to continue to grow her marketing and events business.

For more information about SDW Communications, click here.

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also sponsored by by the Very Merry Holiday Gift Festival.

Episode 143 - Joe Whitten - Apparel Impact

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:24:45 -0300

We talk with Joe Whitten, co-founder and CEO of Apparel Impact about being a serial entrepreneur and finding his mission to keep clothing out of the waste stream.

Fore more information about Apparel Impact, click here.

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also sponsored by by the Very Merry Holiday Gift Festival.

Episode 142 - Jordana Pomeroy - Currier Museum of Art

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:33:33 -0300

We get a chance to meet the new director and CEO of the Currier Museum of Art, Jordana Pomeroy, and talk about her career path that has included the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington D.C.

For more information about the Currier Museum of Art, click here.

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also Sponsored by Launch 603.

Episode 141 - Will Stewart - Leadership NH

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:01:25 -0300

After leading efforts to attract and keep more young people in NH at Stay Work Play NH, Will Stewart is now inspiring leaders to consider a deeper involvement in their state as the new executive director of Leadership NH.

For more information about Leadership NH, click here.

Sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim.

Also Sponsored by Launch 603.

Episode 140 - Anthony Payton - Anthony Payton Media

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:00:27 -0300

Today we talk with Anthony Payton, who, after serving time in prison for selling drugs, has become a journalist who amplifies the voices of marginalized communities and launched Nashua Digital to fill the news desert in Nashua. He is also an advocate for prisoners, seeking re-entry support and criminal justice reform for inmates.

To learn more about Anthony Payton Media, click here.

Sponsored by the Very Merry Holiday Gift Festival.

Also sponsored by Launch 603.

Episode 139 - Bill Hickey and Doug Proctor - The H.L. Turner Group

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:25:08 -0300

We talk with the leadership team at H.L. Turner Group about how they created the company culture behind the #1 Best Company to Work For in NH!

To learn more about The H.L. Turner Group, click here.

Sponsored by the 2024 Breakfast With the Best.

Also sponsored by Launch 603.

Episode 138 - Thomas Meissner Jr. - Unitil

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:54:00 -0300

We talk to the chairman and CEO of Unitil about what it takes to keep the lights on and create an award-winning company culture.

To learn more about Unitil, click here.

Sponsored by the 2024 Breakfast With the Best.

Also sponsored by Launch 603.

Episode 137 - John Stebbins - PROCON

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:40:13 -0300

Joining us today is John Stebbins, the fourth generation of his family to lead PROCON, an architectural and construction management firm and a six-time winner of Business NH Magazine’s Best Companies to Work For in NH Competition. We talk to him about legacy, culture and literally shaping NH’s business community.

To learn more about PROCON, click here.

Sponsored by the 2024 Breakfast With the Best.

Also sponsored by Launch 603.

Episode 137 - Jennice Chewlin - Chewlin Group

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:50:02 -0300

Jennice Chewlin, who spent her career as a public health champion, reevaluated life like many others during the pandemic and launched Chewlin Group to help companies look after the well being of their employees.

For More information, visit chewlingroup.com.

Sponsored by the 2024 Breakfast With the Best.

Episode 135 - Jennifer Desrosiers - Altitude Companies

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:38:56 -0300

We talk with Jennifer Desrosiers, founder of Altitude Companies, which is dedicated to creating eateries with an eye toward healthy, delicious food and conscious eating, including Laney & Lu in Exeter and Portsmouth; Ginger Fox, an artisan bakery in Stratham; and Palette, an experiential food and gifting company. Jennifer opens up about her own health journey, taking on challenges and boldly venturing into the unknown.

For more information, visit https://www.altitudecompanies.com/, https://laneyandlu.com/, https://www.gingerfoxbakery.com/ and https://www.palettegrazeboards.com/

Episode 134 - Clay Adams - Mascoma Bank

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 11:14:43 -0300

We talk to Clay Adams, president and CEO of Mascoma Bank, about innovation on an institution that is 125 years old, and about leading a bank that is the 2024 Business of the Year, a Best Company to Work For in NH and a B Corporation.

Learn more at https://www.mascomabank.com/.

Episode 133 - Rachel Ballatori - Mill & Co.

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:05:56 -0300

In this week's episode, we talk to Rachel Ballatori, founder and CEO of Mill + Co., a female-led advertising collective specializing in brand strategy and creative storytelling. She talks to us about being an entrepreneur who is building her own brand while helping other businesses discover their brand, and also supporting women and minority-owned businesses.

Learn more at https://millandco.net/.

Episode 132 - Latonya Wallace - NH Community Loan Fund

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:37:59 -0300

Meet Latonya Wallace, director of community relations for the NH Community Loan Fund. She talks to us about her efforts though the fund’s Community-Driven Economic Empowerment Accelerator program and the Business Alliance for People of Color to create more economic opportunity for entrepreneurs of color in NH.

Learn more at https://communityloanfund.org/ and https://bapoc.org/

Episode 131—Peter Goedecke—Goedecke Flooring and Design

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:08:11 -0300

Peter Goedecke talks about how his family's business started with a rickety bicycle to becoming a thriving home design center four generations later, the recent loss of his father and the future of the business.

Episode 130—Nathan Gray—Plastic Recycled

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:55:58 -0300

Nathan Gray went from starting a successful construction company in high school to becoming founder and CEO of Plastic Recycled with a mission to help people and companies find new ways to recycle single-use plastics.

For more information, click here.

Episode 129 — Anthony Poore — NH Center for Justice & Equity

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:11:22 -0300

We have a fascinating discussion with Anthony Poore, president and CEO of the NH Center for Justice & Equity, about the center's efforts to create a more equitable state by addressing systemic racism.

Fore more information about the NH Center for Justice & Equity, click here.

Episode 128 - Tim Winkler - VIP Tires and Service

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:06:58 -0300

This week, we talk to Tim Winkler, president & CEO of VIP Tires & Service, about the Maine-based company's growth and its plans for NH.

For more information about VIP Tires & Service, click here.

Episode 127—Nicole Heller—NH Fiscal Policy Institute

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:15:40 -0300

This week we interview Nicole Heller, senior policy analyst with the NH Fiscal Policy Institute, about her recent report on the fragile economics of NH's child care sector and what is being done to strengthen it.

For more information about the NH Fiscal Policy Institute, click here.

Episode 126 - Dan Yarrington - Tabletop Tycoon

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:44:59 -0300

We talk to Dan Yarrington about how he grew a side hustle selling Magic: The Gathering cards as a teenager into Tabletop Tycoon, a successful board game company in NH that sells at Wal-Mart as well as international markets. And he talks about his latest venture that transformed former office space in a Manchester mill building into a huge arcade.

Fore more information about Tabletop Tycoon, click here.

Episode 125 - Dr. Bethany Bilodeau - C.O.R.E. Methods

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:40:13 -0300

We talk with Dr. Bethany Bilodeau, CEO and founder of C.O.R.E. Methods in Gilford (Business NH Magazine's 2024 Business of the Year for Education) about devoting her career to helping children with behavioral issues succeed in school and what inspired her to start her company.

Fore more information about C.O.R.E. Methods, click here.

Episode 124 - Michael Faber — Monadnock Food Co-op

Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:30 -0300

We talk with Michael Faber, general manager of Monadnock Food Co-op, which was named Business NH Magazine's 2024 Business of the Year in the Retail/Wholesale category.

For more about Monadnock Food Co-op, click here.

Sponsored by the Business of the Year Awards.