After nearly 33 years as President and CEO of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, Tim Sink has announced that he plans to step down at the end of the current fiscal year on September 30, 2025. “I have had the privilege of serving this dynamic chamber through some challenging and exciting times. It has […]
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The Chamber’s Funds for Education Committee is accepting grant applications from local educators. Teachers, nonprofits, and community leaders who have developed innovative programs that would benefit from financial support are encouraged to apply. Funded projects will focus on connecting local students to career opportunities and fostering the development of practical skills they can apply in
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Local Government Affairs City councilors Amanda Grady Sexton, Jennifer Kretovic and Michele Horne were guests at our January meeting, and had the opportunity to hear directly from local business leaders who discussed some of the committee’s top priorities—economic development, tax base expansion and the development process. It was a valuable discussion, with community members sharing
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Each season, the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) announces results from its advertising campaigns. Their return on investment (ROI) results for summer 2023 showed that visitors spent $228 for every $1 that the state invested in marketing. However, proposed state budget cuts could significantly alter the equation in New Hampshire’s tourism
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In recognition of Black History Month, we interviewed JerriAnne Boggis, Executive Director of Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. You can learn more about this organization and access their resources at blackheritagetrailnh.org. Tell us a little bit about your organization’s mission. The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) is a statewide nonprofit organization
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The new year is the perfect time to reflect on your business goals, and evaluate how to best invest your time and efforts in the year ahead. In Greater Concord, over 800 businesses and organizations have chosen to rely on one specific resource to help them continuously grow their client base and stand out in
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On November 20, 2024, NH Songa welcomed business leaders, community advocates, and professionals to the Moving Together Conversations: Immigrants in New Hampshire’s Workforce conference. Held at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, the event addressed the significant contributions of immigrant workers and explored strategies to create more inclusive and supportive workplaces across New Hampshire. The
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The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is proud to host many committees who help us carry out our mission—to develop economic opportunities, strengthen the business climate, and enhance the quality of life in the Capital Region. These dedicated volunteers are an essential part of our organization; they advocate for local businesses, provide educational programs for
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The Chamber’s Local Government Affairs Committee, chaired by former mayor Jim Bouley, meets monthly to keep lines of communication open between the business community and City of Concord officials and staff. Last winter, this committee heard from Mayor Champlin regarding City Council priorities. In March, the Chamber shared its own priorities with the City Council.
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“The Ride Ahead” was recently named Best NH Feature Documentary, and is a product of the Emmy Award-winning team that includes Concord-based director, Dan Habib. The film will premiere on Monday, December 2 at 6 p.m. at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage in downtown Concord, and then will run December 3-12 at Red River
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