When coronavirus hit New Hampshire in March, medical providers and trucking facilities were essential to keeping the state functioning and supplying peace-of-mind when everything seemed uncertain. Many of them turned to Mark Aquilino, president of Outdoor Pride, to make sure that they and their customers could come and go as needed
Virtual screenings allow Red River Theatres to stay connected to members
Angie Lane, executive director of Red River Theatres, sees the independent, nonprofit theater in Concord as an indication of the vitality of the city. The theater has been in downtown Concord since 2007, and its opening coincided with the revitalization of downtown, Lane said.
Laundry Service Thrives During The Pandemic
Laura Simoes and Kristyn Van Ostern both have careers, families and partners who also work full-time. They could outsource some stressful household tasks like landscaping or cleaning, but laundry was ever-present.
Three years ago, they realized that there had to be a better option, and they founded Wash Street. The Manchester business provides an on-site laundromat, laundry service with free drop-off and pick-up, and dry-cleaning.
Salem Spirit Company Embraces Hand Sanitizer Long-term
Philip Mastroianni was surrounded by lemons and tequila when he realized that his world was about to change.
Along with his brother, Nick, Mastroianni owns Fabrizia Spirits in Salem. Over the past few years, the company has expanded into canned cocktails and other liquors, but their flagship product remains limoncello, a liquor made by infusing one million lemons into gallons of alcohol in preparation for the busy summer season.
New Hampshire Motor Speedway speeds toward future after pandemic setbacks
Most people think of NASCAR when they think of New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, but the speedway hosts other events frequently throughout its season, which normally runs from April 1 through Oct. 31.
“It’s kind of a misconception, because most people assume that speedway operates around NASCAR weekend,” said David McGrath, executive vice president and general manager of the speedway.
Sunapee Cruises hopes for full fall, despite cancellations
By early May, Tim Fenton, owner of Sunapee Cruises, had already committed more than $20,000 to the summer season, but he had no idea whether his two Lake Sunapee tour boats would ever get away from the docks. Still, if he had any hope of a season he needed to pay his slip fees and service the boats, the MV Kearsarge and the MV Mount Sunapee II.
Networking and future planning for Hanover travel service
Mimi Lichtenstein loves to travel, and she doesn’t mind spending lots of time researching her destination. In the summer of 2019, Lichtenstein realized that her hobby was a marketable skill — others wanted to have the same high-end travel experiences that she was enjoying, without spending hours on research. Lichtenstein, who lives in Hanover, launched her business — Truvay Travel — soon after.
Fitness and Wellness Training Sees Uptick During the Pandemic
Last September, Jen Adams launched her fitness training and life coaching businesses, Fierce Spirit Fitness. After 15 years working in law enforcement, Adams was excited to continue to be of service, but with a different approach: teaching people the importance of caring for their mental, emotional and physical health.
Lebanon Band Weighs Financial and Physical Health When Considering Gigs
Each time that Stevens Blanchard has the opportunity to book a gig for his band, The Conniption Fits, he does a delicate mental tally. How many people will be at the gig? Will they be wearing masks and social distancing? How soon is the mortgage due?
