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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Chris Brown, President of New Hampshire Distributors, LLC, and founder of the 1883 Black Ice Hockey Association received the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s highest honor at their 105th Annual Meeting on November 6. The dinner at the Grappone Conference Center welcomed over 250 community, nonprofit and business leaders from the Capital Region. This esteemed
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The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce plays an important role for businesses in the Capital Region by engaging in advocacy at both the local and state levels. There are two standing committees within the Chamber that address this: State Government Affairs Committee This committee tracks legislation at the state level, reviewing the myriad of bills
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Tell us a little bit about your organization’s mission. NH Songa seeks to build our workforce and establish connections and new relationships between local businesses, employers, and the immigrant community in NH. What does your organization offer to professionals in the Concord area? Education through conversations about immigrants in the workforce, professional advice on how
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Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL) is an immersive program that encourages students to learn more about their community, and their own unique skills and strengths as leaders. Presented by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, and generously underwritten by Northeast Delta Dental, CASL has been in existence for more than 25 years, graduated over 700
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Under the leadership of former mayor Jim Bouley, the Chamber’s Local Government Affairs committee has been actively advocating on behalf of the business community with elected officials and City of Concord staff. Recently, a subcommittee was established to take a look at Concord’s zoning ordinance, which is in urgent need of updates. At some point