Last month, the Chamber held its annual State of the State forum, this year with Governor Kelly Ayotte. While sharing her administration’s priorities and vision for our state’s future, the Governor reaffirmed New Hampshire’s reputation as the “Beast of the Northeast” and emphasized the state’s economic resilience. “There are lots of public and private partnerships, […]
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About Us: We are the largest Chamber in the state, with nearly 850 members, and a mission to support economic health and quality of life in the Capital Region. Our team enjoys building close connections to the local businesses, and working collaboratively with our members to support the community. When you work for the Chamber,
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The entire Chamber team wishes Emily Marsh a special thank you for her hard work as our Creative Director. We’re sad she will be leaving the Chamber at the end of this month, but thrilled that she is stepping into an exciting new role at NHTI-Concord’s Community College—a member company! Emily came on board in
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On Tuesday, April 8, businesses from across the Greater Concord region will showcase their products and services at the 34th Annual Business Showcase. Hosted by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and presented by Merrimack County Savings Bank, this dynamic trade show brings together over 400 professionals in a lively, welcoming environment—perfect for networking, connecting
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The City of Concord, NH and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce invite sculptors to submit entries for the capital city’s 8th annual outdoor art exhibit. Accepted entries will be on display from June 2025 through May 2026, enhancing the historic downtown area. There is no fee to submit works, and selected artists will receive
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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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2025 Economic Outlook Luncheon Recap Article The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its 2025 Economic Outlook Luncheon, an annual event that provides local businesses and community leaders with expert insights on the economic landscape for the year ahead. This year’s luncheon, presented by Eversource Energy, featured two esteemed speakers: Brian Gottlob, Director of
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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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