Cynthia Mugariri is founder of Popscoops, New England's own alcohol infused boozy ice cream. Need we say more? We'll learn more about Cynthia, a Hudson, NH native with a focus on community, and about how Popscoops is expanding throughout the region.  Learn more about Popscoops   This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: The New Hampshire Employment Leadership Awards presented by the NH Department of Education and Vocational Rehabilitation and the NH Developmental Disabilities Council

We're welcoming back Phil Sletten, Research Director with the NH Fiscal Policy Institute, for an update on and highlights of the most recent NH state budget. Phil first joined us in February with some predictions and insight - and we'll now see how everything has played out. Check out more about the state budget and other featured topics by NHFPI  This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton

Congratulations to the 2023 Business NH Magazine #1 Best Company to Work For, Manchester, NH  based, XMA Corporation. Listen in as we explore the mission and history of the company, what it takes to be the best company to work for in NH and more, with  Peter Richard, General Manager and Sarah Orans-Spizzirro, XMA's People & Culture Manager.  Learn more about XMA Corp.  This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton

Eric Goodwin is, among his many ventures, the Founder of Goodwin Recruiting and the newest owner of The Friendly Toast, an iconic restaurant with big plans! Tune in to learn more about all of Eric's ventures including NOBL Coffee, NOCA Beverages, Donut Love and Goodwin Family Management.  Learn more about all of the Goodwin brands   This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: The New Hampshire Employment Leadership Awards presented by the NH Department of Education and Vocational Rehabilitation and the NH Developmental Disabilities Council

As President & CEO of Southern New Hampshire Health, Colin McHugh has faced big challenges head on. We'll talk about leadership style, perseverance in the face of adversity and Colin's passion for his chosen career. Learn more about Southern New Hampshire Health   This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: The 8th Annual NH Fiscal Policy Institute Budget & Policy Conference.

Creativity is alive, well and thriving in NH! Travis York, CEO of York Creative Collective which encompasses many of this creative ventures including GYK Antler, a Manchester, NH based creative agency grew up learning the family business and was an early internet marketing innovator. Join us to hear the rest of Travis' amazing journey. Learn more about York Creative Collective  This episode is sponsored by the 8th Annual NH Fiscal Policy Institute Budget & Policy Conference.

Alison Milioto is co-founder of Blue Lion, an HR consulting firm providing outsourced HR solutions to small and medium business. Alison and her business partner have built Blue Lion from the ground up, including choosing this unique name. Tune in for this story and more about HR in today's business landscape.  Learn more about Blue Lion

Amber Morgan, the newest owner of Fortin Gage Flower & Gift Shop in Nashua, NH has traded in the stress and pressure of larger corporate ops. positions for a new kind of pressure (and excitement); continuing the well known work of 90+ year old establishment in her home town.  Learn more about Fortin Gage Flower & Gift Shop

Passion is at the heart of any successful business and its clear that Emerson Sistare, newest owner along with his family, of Toadstool Bookshops of Peterborough and Keene, NH has a distinct passion for literature, and for continuing the experience that is a visit to a local book shop. Tune in to learn more about Emerson, his family and the future of Toadstool.  Learn more about Toadstool Bookshops

Brian Ferguson is Distiller and co-owner along with his wife Maddie, at Flag Hill Distillery and Winery in Lee, NH. Brian has brought his experience and passion to Flag Hill, created unique partnerships and transformed the property into a true destination for all.  Learn more about Flag Hill Distillery & Winery This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton

As Owner & Director of Manchester, NH based LNH Health Careers, Kerri Dutton, RN and her team are single handedly taking on the healthcare workforce crisis by educating the next generation of NH's healthcare professionals.   Learn more about LNH Health Careers This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton

As Founder of Keene, NH based Paragon Digital Marketing Zach is not only involved with the strategy and growth of Paragon, but with the growth and direction of his community. Listen in as we talk digital marketing, community, and growing an ever changing business.  Learn more about Paragon Digital Marketing

We're wrapping up our Business of the Year Award winner episodes this week by listening back to our 2022 conversation with Rod Harl, President & CEO of Alene Candles. Once you listen, you'll quickly learn why the Alene Candles team was voted our 2023 Business of the Year in the Manufacturing category.  Learn more about Alene Candles

Our highlight of 2023 Business of the Year winners continues with White Mountains Community College President,  Chuck Lloyd. WMCC won our 2023 Business of the Year award in the Education sector. Take a listen to this great episode that originally aired in December of 2022.  Learn more about White Mountains Community College

Arthur "Buddy" Phaneuf, President of Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium is the fourth generation of his family to run the business, which this year was voted our Business of the Year in the services category. Buddy and his team have been "disruptors" in the funeral business since he took the helm in 1989. Listen in to hear how they're serving New England families in new and innovative ways.  Learn more about Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium

This week as part of our ongoing episodes featuring Business of the Year winners, we're pleased to introduce you to HAVEN Violence Prevention & Support Services and their Executive Director, Kathy Beebe. HAVEN, as its full name eludes to, not only provides support services for those experiencing abuse, but also focuses on prevention and education. Listen in and you'll understand why HAVEN was voted our 2023 Non-Profit Business of the Year.  Learn more about HAVEN Violence Prevention & Support Services

This week we continue our conversations with Business of the Year award winners as we sit down with Kathy Collinsworth, Executive Director of Monadnock Humane Society. She is a connected community leader, problem solver and lover of animals. Listen and get inspired! Learn more about Kathy and the Monadnock Humane Society

This week we're kicking off a series of interviews featuring some of our 2023 Business Leaders and Businesses of the Year by first looking back at our December 2021 conversation with Steve Duprey, our 2023 Business Leader of the Year.  Steve is an entrepreneur, political and community leader, to say the least. Subscribe today so you don't miss the next few weeks of interviews with other winners!  Read more about our 2023 winners Reserve your seat at our May 25th celebratory luncheon

Commercial interior design goes well beyond just a beautiful space we see at first glance. Genella McDonald has spent over three decades honing her skills and as President of Stibler Associates fosters the next generation of amazing designers creating awesome interiors!  Learn more about Stibler Associates This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton

Bill Condron, CEO of The Granite Group is the third generation of his family to run The Granite Group a plumbing supply wholesaler with locations throughout New England. He's continued to build on the success of past generations through growth strategy, innovation and a focus on his employees - making them one of the best companies to work for in NH.  Learn more about The Granite Group  This episode of BizCastNH is sponsored by: McLane Middleton