During the last twelve months, more than any other period in recent history, the news has been consumed with one topic: the economy. It's a broad topic covering everything from interest rates to the value of international currency exchanges to local unemployment rates and even, in some cases, business growth.

At N.B. Handy, our conversations and planning sessions have focused on those aspects most relevant to our business model and the market conditions facing our customers. We believe that understanding the trends and looking forward, while keeping a discerning eye turned to lessons from history, will keep us in position to add value to every transaction and relationship. read more...