Book of Lists 2017
WELCOME TO THE 2017 NH BUSINESS REVIEW BOOK OF LISTS
For nearly 30 years, NH Business Review has published the Book of Lists, giving readers in-depth, comprehensive information on the business landscape in
The information in these pages can't be found in one source anywhere else. Each year, we work hard to update the information to make it as accurate and user-friendly as possible. The goal, as always, is to allow readers to scan each list and easily find the information they're looking for.
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This year, research and compilation of the lists were overseen by NH Business Review Associate Editor
And, as always, I'd like to thank the hundreds of businesses and organizations that each year take part in our surveys and provide the data we're presenting to you here. It's no exaggeration to say that we couldn't put the Book of Lists together without them.
2016 BEST OF BUSINESS AWARDS
The BOB Awards are a New Hampshire Business Review awards program that celebrate the best
2016 BEST OF BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS
Best Advertising Agency:
wedii
603-647-9338
The digital marketing agency provides fully integrated marketing campaigns that utilize all channels to reach the intended audience. Founded in 1998, wedii was a head of its time and stays in the know through bi-weekly digital roundtable sessions and its employee forum. With offices in
Best Video Production Company:
603-816-9500
With additional offices in
Best Managed IT Sendee:
Mainstay Technologies
603-524-4774
Since 2004, Mainstay Technologies has served the growing IT needs ol small organizations in
Best Public Belations Agency:
wedii
20 Market Street Manchester
603-647-9338
Gone are the days of sending a press release and following up with a call, wedii believes modern-day public relations have evolved into a multi-channel effort that combines the talents of a public relations team and digital marketing professionals to get your message out.
Best Accounting Firm:
Howe, Riley & Howe, CPA
660 Chestnut Street Manchester
603-627-3838
For more than 50 years,
Best New Media Agency:
SilverTech
196 Bridge Street Manchester
603-669-6600
From award-winning digital marketing to website design and custom application development, SilverTech identifies opportunities to maximize revenue, performance, profit and results. Its full range of digital lifecycle services - including business intelligence and analytics, CMS and systems integration, content and social strategy, managed hosting, markefing automation, responsive design. SEO and more - deliver user experiences and digital marketing strategies that drive customers from lead to loyalty.
Best Corporate Moving Company :
Ray the Mover
603-669-7170
Established in 1937 by
Best Architectural Firm:
23 High Street Portsmouth
603-431-8701
Founded in 1995. D|A is a full service architectural firm with clients in both the private and public sectors and projects varying from one-of-a-kind custom residences to large-scale, multi-use developments. D|A designs buildings as a single integrated system - a key strategy In sustainable design. The collaboration of architect and owner with engineers and contractors results in a building that ages well and is energy efficient, healthy, safe, affordable and comfortable.
Best Engineering Firm:
603-472-4488
Best Benerat Contractor:
603-624-4600
Best Electrical Contractor:
603-625-5954
Best Mechanical Contractor :
Granite State numbing & Heating
603-529-3322
www.granitestateplumbingandheating.com
Best Cell Phone Provider:
Locations throughout
140 West Street
800-837-4966
Best Telecommunications Provider:
One
800-C0MCAST
www.comcastcom
Best Commercial Beal Estate Broder:
Offices throughout
512-327-3070
Based in
Best Waste Bemoval Company:
Offices in
800-847-5303
www.wastemanagementcom
Waste Management provides solid waste collection services as well as transfer, recycling and resource recovery, and disposal services to
Best Waste Bemoval Company (Local):
Pinard Waste Systems
603-623-6937
Best
Art 3 Gallery
44 W. Brook SL, Manchester
603-668-6650
Art 3 Gallery is a premier New Eng tad retail fine art gallery offering custom framing and corporate and residential art consulting services. Located in a restored townhouse in the historic Millyard. the gallery includes one of the largest collections of art by
Best Executive Search Firm:
KBW Rnancial Staffing & Recruiting
603-792-2345
KBW is the leading provider of finance and accounting staffing services for companies and job seekers in
Best Ming Service:
603-637-1492
Best Courier and Oelivery Service:
Granite State Shuttle Service
000-633-9222
Established in 1087 with two couriers and two vehicles, Granite State Shuttle Service has grown to over 150 vehicles, ranging from small sedans to larger cube trucks, and over 150 employees who strive to ensure its customers are professionally served. It provides pickup and delivery service to virtually all of
Best Private Boll Course:
603-624-4096
Originally designed by
Best Public Bolt Course:
603-669-0235
Best Clothier for Women:
Ala page
603-622-0550
Alapage, located at
Best Clothier for Men:
George's Apparel
675 Elm Sheet, Manchester
603-622-5441
This full-service men s clothing store in
Best Barber Shop tor Men:
Dude's Baiter Shop
603-626-0533
Founded in 2002, Dude's Barber Shop is the first barbershop to be recognized in Cut & Dry, the
Best Styling Salon tor Women:
603-622-5971
Not
Best Hotel lor Business Travel (Tie):
603-431-1499
Located near the histDric
Best Hotel lor Business Travel (Tie):
603-431-2300
Conveniently located in the center of downtown
Best Sporting Event to Take Clients To:
603-641-2005
The
Best MBA Program (Tie):
105 Main Street Durham
603-062-3000
Best MBA Program (Tie):
603-626-9100
SNHU offers among the most affordable 50 specialized MBAs that can be completed in as few as 15 months. Programs are designed to be flexible, fitting in with students' schedule and budget while maintaining academic excellence. And the GMAT and GRE are not required for admission, making the program more accessible. Professionals can tailor their degree to their interests and career goals, with more than 20 career-oriented concentrations, and developing projects that serve their business needs.
Best Online Begree Program :
800-668-1249
Best Local Bank lor Small Business:
Locations throughout
62 Pleasant Street Laconia
603-524-1212
Best Regional Bank lor Small Business:
Best Regional Commercial Lender:
TDBank
Locations throughout
888-751-9000
One of the 10 largest banks in the
Best Investment Firm:
Locations throughout
603-791-5000
Best Mil Union:
St Mary's Bank
200
603-669-4600
Founded in 1908 as the nation's first credit union, St Mary's Bank has been offering an alternative to traditional banks ever since. As a credit union, St. Mary's members own the institution, meaning decisions are made based on the best interests of the members. St Mary's offers a diverse array of financial products for businesses, including checking and savings accounts, commercial loans and S8A financing.
Best electricity Proper:
780 No. Commercial Street Manchester
003-609-4000
Best Florist:
Chalifour's Rowers, Gift & Gourmet
46 Elm Street Manchester
603-623-8844
Whether it be a magnificent vase arrangement of roses for someone special in your life, birthday flowers or a heartfelt note of appreciation to business clients, you can rely on Chalifour's decades of experience In bringing the very best that flowers can offer. Since 1940, Chalifour's has expertly arranged, packed and hand-delivered flowers, plant and gourmet gift baskets to your destination.
Best Networking Fmt:
Tri-City Expo
603-224-2508
603-666-6600
603-881-8333
The Tri-City Expo, an annual collaboration between the Manchester.
Best Corporate [vent Caterer:
250 Commercial Street Suite 2021, Manchester
603-668-6111
Tidewater Catering Group Is a full-service, off-premlse catering and event planning company located In Manchester's historic Millyard. Tidewater can cater large corporate events or the most intimate affair, paying close attention to every detail of your event Its team of experienced professionals works with you to accommodate and adapt to all your reguests In food and service, ensuring that every detail of the función is perfectly executed.
Best Small Venue tor Meetings anil Events:
603-472-2001
The perfect setting for your corporate meebng, dinner or retreat in
Best MetHum Venue tor Meetings anil L vents :
603-225-0303
www.grapponeconferencecenter.com
With the largest ballroom and función space In the
Best Large Venue for Meetings anil [vents:
603-278-1000
www.omnihotels.com/MtWashington
As grand as the history behind
Best Payroll Service:
ADP Payroll Solutions
One
800-225-5237
ADP is one of the world's largest providers of business outsourcing solubons. Leveraging more than 55 years of experience, ADP offers a wide range of services Including human resources, payroll, tax and benefits administraion solubons. ADP's easy-to-use soluions for employers provide superior value to companies of all types and sizes.
Best Locally Owned Payroll Service:
582 Chestnut Street Manchester
603-624-7788
Trivantus is a locally owned and operated payroll processing company specializing In streamlining employers' outsourcing needs Through advanced payroll technology and unsurpassed customer service, Trivantus allows employers to focus on what's most Important - their businesses.
Best Office Supplies:
888-326-2786
Since 1898, the dedicated people at
Best Office Furniture:
Staples
Locations throughout
800-378-2753
Best Locally Owned Office Furniture:
Office Alternatives, formerly Surplus Office Equipment
186 Granite Street Manchester
603-668-9230
Since 1984, Office Alternate has carried everything you need for your office environment from office chairs and seating, used filing cabinets and storage, used cubicle systems and panels, workstate and more.
Best Office Cleaning Service:
The Cleaning Guy
PO Box 115,6offstown
603-487-2468
For more than 30 years. The Cleaning Guy has been providing unmatched commercial cleaning services out of the greater Manchester area to residences and businesses across the state. Its mission is to clean for health - that is, cleaning to keep facilities healthier places to work. It provides services such as daily and weekly office cleaning, carpet, window and floor care with the very best, high-quality equipment
Best Commercial Insurance Provider: Best Employee Benefits:
Cross
Locations throughout
800-999-7345
Headquartered In Maine with nine offices in
Best Hospital:
603-669-5300
www.elliothospital.oig
The cornerstone of the
Best Local Health Club:
603-668-4753
Best Health Insurance Provider:
650 Elm Sheet, Suite 700, Manchester
603-656-9500
Best Copy Services :
The Copy Shop
10 Northern Bivd., Suite 17, Amherst
603-882-9111
Best Long-
Spectrum Marketing
603-627-0042
The Spectrum Marketing Companies take full-service printing to the next level. Its commercial print division has a wide range of equipment specifically designed to fulfill a diverse range of requirements. From elaborate 4-color brochures and direct mail to basic stationery and business cards, Spectrum can manage your company's brand across all your needs. Locally delivered on Spectrum's private trucking fleet or nationally distributed to multiple locations, you can rest assured that your printing projects will arrive on time.
Best
RAM Printing
603-382-7045
RAM Prinbng, a family-owned and -operated, full-service offset printing company, has been in business for 35 years. Located in
Best Promotional Products Supplier:
Say it in Stitches
128
603-224-6470
Say it in Stitches is a promotional product distributor with a mission to help you create long-lasting relationships with your clients through the power of promotional products. Promotional products are used by virtually every business in America, and Say it in Sritches can supply your company with every possible promotional product - such as pens, mugs, t-shirts, wristbands or lanyards - from more than 3,000 suppliers.
Best Commercial Signage:
Jutras Signs
603-622-2344
Founded in 1940, Jutras specializes in illuminated signs, including neon, as well as non-illuminated signs, banners, awnings, flags and other signage. In addition to design services, Jutras also offers a complete repair shop with the ability to maintain and service virtually any sign.
Best Auto Bealership:
Dealerships in
603-634-1000
For more than 20 years, AutoFair has served
Best Auto Luxury Bealership:
Tulley BMW
888-453-4380
888-461-8281
With locations in both Nashua and Manchester. Tulley BMW treats the needs of each individual customer with paramount concern. Its experienced sales staff is eager to share its knowledge and enthusiasm about its range of new and certified pre-owned BMWs. Both facies also have
Best Auto Fleet Bealership:
800-528-8993
A fourth-generation, family owned automobve group specializing in commercial vehicle and fleet sales since 1924,
Best Car Service:
Grace Limousine
PO Box 3510, Manchester
603-666-0203
Family-owned and -operated from Manchester since 1990. Grace Limousine is committed to providing the best in personal, special event and corporate transportation. More than just transportation. Grace's fleet includes
Best Business Startup Competition:
Paul J. Holloway Prize
www.paulcollege.unh.edu/paul-j-holloway-innovabon-market-prize Named in honor of
Best Foung Professionals Network:
Manchester Young Professionals Network
Established in 2004, the Manchester Young Professionals Network is
Best Bankruptcy L aw Firm:
603-669-1000
www.devinemillimetcom
Best Corporate Law Firm:
111
603-669-1000
www.devinemillimetcom
Best employment Law Firm:
Shaheen & Gordon
603-369-4500
The lawyers at Shaheen & Gordon represent both employees and employers in workplace disputes including claims of discrimination, harassment unpaid wages, overtime disputes, medical leave issues, retaliation, whistleblower, and unfair compebbon. Shaheen & Gordon also provides guidance to constantly changing employment laws and regulabons, assisting employers in eliminating problems before they occur, and defending them with tenacity and sound business judgment if libgabon is necessary.
Best Intellectual Property Law Firm:
603-625-6464
McLane's
Best Beat Estate Law Firm:
111
603-669-1000
www.devinemillimetcom
Best Fax Law Firm:
603-625-6464
2016 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The 14th annual Business Excellence Awards recognized the accomplishments of owners of small and large companies in
Nonprofit:
Whether it's personally addressing the concern of a resident, graciously thanking a donor to the Your Home Capital Campaign or mentoring a staff member, Rosemary's ability to connect to everyone shines through. And it's those connections that have helped CATCH expand Its housing portfolio by 296%, almost tripling its ability to provide safe, affordable housing for those whom CATCH serves. Since Rosemary started working with CATCH in 2006, its net assets have grown from
Nonprofit:
Since becoming president of UNH in 2007,
Health Care: Dr. Thomas Pratt,euro
Once a month, Dr, Pratt presents hour-long workshops at his office that are open to the public to learn about the causes of stress, how it affects health and how to prevent and treat stress. A unique Innovation at
Health Care:
Lu is the go-to person for many departments at
Technology:
Most IT guys haven't been a detective sergeant for a police department or taught computer crime investigation. At the
Technology:
While building a career In technology hardware solutions,
Consumer Services:
A 32-year veteran of the energy industry, Gus has been instrumental in bringing direct market participation to end-users in
Consumer Services:
Under
Financial Services:
For three consecutive years, Bob has been recognized by
Manufacturing:
Starting as a project administrator, Wendy managed the quality certification process before transitioning to HR where she was swiftly promoted to HR director. After 10 years in the leadership role, TRM founder and Wendy's husband
Business Services:
At 19, Edward borrowed S80 to rent a
Business Services:
Steve is one of the best tax lawyers in the state. Last year, he was named "Lawyer of the Year" for Corporate Law, and this year he was named "Lawyer of the Year" for Tax Law, For over 25 years, Steve has devoted his legal practice to advising on governance and tax planning, business succession and sophisticated executive compensation. As a CPA, he has advised high-net-worth individuals, families and fiduciaries on estate planning, trust administration and wealth preservation. He also serves as counsel for the trustees of charitable, educational and tax-exempt institutions, offering advice on fiduciary, governance and tax matters.
Over 30 years ago, as a student Scott came up with the business plan for what would become EnviroVantage, Scott foresaw a need to clean up materials like asbestos and lead paint that were once commonplace but are now are known as hazardous. At the time.
Working for
Manufacturing:
Over 20 years ago, a carpenter couldn't find a solution for soothing his chapped, cracked hands after working outside during the harsh
2016 OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN BUSINESS
The Outstanding Women in Business Awards celebrate women who have truly excelled, not only in their professional lives, but also as leaders and role models. While many of these women come from different industries and walks of life, they share several traits - a strong sense of self, a success-driven work ethic and the extraordinary accomplishments to show for it.
For 13 years,
Working for Anagnost opened up doors, and Anagnost's flexibility allowed Chhom to further grow professionally. She took advantage of programs like Leadership Greater Manchester and Leadership New Hampshire. And she became involved In community organizations like
As director of global facilities at Dyn, Chhom has been able to take her business operations and staff management skills and apply them globally. In addibon to
When
Working in sales for a number of Fortune 500 companies, startups and private ventures led her to open her own consulting firm In 2002,
Most recently, Blake became chair of the
After a 13-year career in state government, DeLucca was initially hired for the PR and government relations role at the co-op. But her work got the attention of the former CEO, who asked her if she would take the CFO position.
She did, and DeLucca built up the cooperative's financial strength from post-bankruptcy negative equity to a healthy figure with an A+ credit rating and SI 30 million in revenue.
In 2012, DeLucca managed the
DeLucca's energy and self-motivation has led her to oversee a wide variety of areas for the cooperative, including information technology, information security compliance, metering, risk management and more.
Speaking at industry conferences at the local, regional and national level, DeLucca is a recognized leader in the national electric cooperabve industry
When she started her career in social work and nonprofits,
Nearly 20 years ago, McCracken joined
Witnessing a changing scene in available funding for nonprofits, McCracken recognized the need for partnerships to uphold community health options. She successfully completed a decades-old mission to join a nonprofit with a similar mission:
A strong work ethic and smart business sense have served
Starting her career as a laboratory technician, Sylvester moved easily into management positions, eventually becoming Northeast general manager of
In 2000, Sylvester and her husband Guy purchased a
In 2012,
UNH Erica Interoperability Johnson, Director, Lab
In the early 2000s.
Becoming a full-time staffer upon graduabon, Johnson was part of the initial drive to assemble the lOL's four separate campus locations into a single lab in 2002.
In 2007, she took over for the founding director, tasked with updating the I0L and making it sustainable. While the I0L is run under the umbrella of UNH, it's 100 percent commercially funded. The lab tests consumer electronics and oler products for companies around the world, including pre-released smart TVs and cell phones.
It is Johnson and her staffs involvement and earned industry recognition in worldwide organizations that demonstrate the expertise of the I0L and draw in customers from the
Johnson is both the chair of the
In January, Johnson and her team at the I0L took the next big step, successfully transitioning into their new 28,000-square-foot facility in downtown
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