Chamber News

Inclusion in Action: Supporting a Diverse Next Generation

Founded in 2021, Concord-based Project S.T.O.R.Y. serves more than 125 students aged 6–21 from various African and Southeast Asian countries. The organization provides holistic support through youth programming, education, leadership development, and social justice advocacy, all aimed at empowering young people to become leaders and agents of change. Its programs address both immediate needs and […]

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Applications are open for Leadership Greater Concord’s Class of 2027

Leadership Greater Concord—the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s annual leadership program for area professionals—is accepting applications for the class of 2027. For over three decades, this initiative has introduced over 650 community members to the inner workings of the capital region. Each year, participants embark on a nine-month immersion into the inner workings of the

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Inclusion in Action: Expanding Inclusive Housing

When addressing housing in New Hampshire, it is important to consider and support intentional choices that support independent living opportunities. Next Step Living is a first-of-its-kind community designed to support independent living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). An on-site residential life skills coordinator is available to offer guidance when needed and to

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Capital Area Student Leadership announces 2026 class

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL)—an immersive program that connects high school sophomores to their community and fosters their leadership skills—is pleased to announce its 2026 class. This initiative, generously underwritten by Northeast Delta Dental, is the only regional student leadership program in the state and features activities in public

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Economic Outlook 2026: Positive growth challenged by stalled hiring and affordability woes

Last month, the Chamber hosted its annual Economic Outlook forum at the DoubleTree by Hilton, generously sponsored by Eversource Energy. Presenters Brian Gottlob and Phil Sletten delivered a cautiously optimistic forecast for the national and state economies for the upcoming year. While trends and economic indicators have shown encouraging momentum in the past year, the

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Inclusion in Action: Investing in Young Talent

As one of the most robust young professional networks in the state, the Concord Young Professionals Network, an initiative of the Chamber, promotes the growth of young individuals in New Hampshire’s Capital Region. We interviewed CYPN Steering Committee Chair Vice Alexandra Brewer, an attorney at Cleveland, Waters and Bass, P.A. and Vice Chair Sarah Glaude,

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Intown Concord and Greater Concord Chamber Partner to Launch Community Cash Digital Gift Program

https://concordnhchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Community-Cash-v3-.mp4 Intown Concord and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce the launch of Community Cash, a new local digital gift certificate program presented by Bank of NH. Replacing the long-running Downtown Dollars program previously managed by Intown Concord, Community Cash expands the program footprint to include businesses throughout the region. The

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Greater Concord Chamber debuts City Council questionnaire

To help residents engage and inform themselves in preparation for Concord’s upcoming municipal elections, the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Local Government Affairs Committee, invited all city council candidates to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to highlight their priorities and perspectives for the future Concord’s community. This survey, developed under the guidance of committee chair Jim

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