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The article discusses brief profiles of fastest growing companies including Dyn Inc., Micronics Inc, New England Wood Pellet, LLC, Direct Capital and Regency Mortgage Corp. It states Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dyn as Jeremy Hitchcock, the company deals in Internet Infrastructure as a Service, traffic management and email delivery whereas Micronics CEO as Barry Hibble, the company deals in Industrial filtration equipment. It states Direct Capital's CEO as Jim Broom.

The article focuses on the importance of the manufacturing industries in the economic development of New Hampshire (NH). It states that the industries provide better wages to its employees than other sectors in the state and significant portion of population is employed in this sector. It further states that manufacturers of NH are facing main challenge related to the shortage of qualified applicants for high-tech and high-skilled jobs.

The article discusses the urban business development in New Hampshire. It notes that development manager Michael Bergeron points out that there is a high demand for single story and free standing industrial structures in the southern part of the state while the northern part has slower development. It adds that Applied Economic Research president Russell Thibeault has stated that developers are seeing a resurgence in multi-family housing, commercial, and industrial projects.

The article focuses on the use of mystery shoppers at restaurants, bars, hotels and spas to improve customer service. Based on a 2011 American Express and Echo survey, 73% of consumers spent more with companies providing good customer service. It offers tips for customer satisfaction which include creating a team of employees, eliminating policies which are difficult for customers, and training the entire staff. Moreover, using mystery shoppers also improve corporate profits.

The article focuses on how the art museums in New Hampshire (NH) are being managed to meet the interests of the public. William Dunlap, executive director at the NH Historical Society Museum in Concord, states that NH museums are investing in technology to make accessing information easier and more interactive. The author states that NH museums are creating smartphone tours, computer-based interactive exhibits, and hosts events to attract visitors.

The article focuses on the business condition of the housing market in New Hampshire. It indicates that the housing market appears to be stabilizing after the recession. It also offers the views of several experts including Dennis Delay, Peter Francese, and Margherita Verani concerning the position of real estate in the country.

The article reports on growing demand of sustainable green buildings over Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings in New Hampshire. Topics include estimation of the U.S. Green Building Council for construction of buildings, bamboo flooring, and material for creating airtight buildings. It also mentions views of several architects including Chip Krause and Gary Goudreau related to the construction of LEED approved buildings.

The article focuses on the ski resorts in New Hampshire. It states that alpine and cross country resorts invest in efficient and much powerful snowmaking equipment and use Internet and social media to address the "backyard effect" wherein people are not excited to ski when they did not see any snow in their backyard. It mentions the increase trend of people staying in the resort which contribute to increase retail spending and meals tax.

The article discusses the result of the survey for average median age in New Hampshire (NH) in 2010. It reveals that NH developed a national reputation as the prime place for retirees due to low taxes, access to recreational and cultural activities and potential property tax abatement for lower-income elderly residents. It notes that the state has become an empty nester with the decline in young population and people without children.

The article discusses several common mistakes committed unknowingly by young professionals as agreed by human resource managers and employment experts in the U.S. James Reidy, a labor and employment law attorney, mentions issues concerning colleges and universities and different mode of communication. Common mistakes include poor communication skills, distracted by social media, and entitlement.

developing the soft skills on an individual especially focus on employment impact. Topics discussed include the New Hampshire (NH) Department of Resources and Economic Development's (DRED) WorkReady program which focuses on enhancing soft skills and hard skills, the lack of soft skills without realizing it on almost half of the applicants according to the staffing company owner Angela Roussel Roberge, and the soft skill development for younger students.

The article focuses on the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NH MEP) organisation which provides training on lean manufacturing, quality management system and supply chain management development to the manufacturing industries in the state.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Living With Evil," "The Stage of Grief No One Admits To: Relief," and "Golly, What Did Jon Do?," all from the January 29, 2007 issue.