BizcastNH

Episode 217, Drew Matter, Mikros Technologies

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

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

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.

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Episode 215, Mark Aquilino, Outdoor Pride

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.

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Episode 214, Andy DeMeo, Granite Goodness

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.

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Episode 213, Eric Althaus, The Nash Casino

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.

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Episode 212, Ben Gamache, Gamache Properties and Rallé Watches

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.

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

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.

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

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

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Episode 209, Nizan Friedman, Tenovi

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. 

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Episode 208, Doug McConnell, Safi Biotherapeutics

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.

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