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Episode 198, Holly McCormack, Cottage Hospital

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

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

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 60^th 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.