Chamber News

The Chamber has announced its 2026 Citizen of the Year as Thomas J. Aspell, Jr., outgoing City Manager for Concord. A selection committee made up of prominent local business leaders recommended Aspell as this year’s recipient to recognize his nearly three decades guiding the growth and administration of the city, including more than 20 years as the chief executive. As nominator Jim Bouley, former mayor of Concord, wrote, “Few people have shaped this community as deeply, or as quietly, as he has. [His] tenure is rare in municipal government, and it reflects something rarer still: a career built entirely on service to this community, with no interest in the spotlight.”

A native of Lowell, Massachusetts, Aspell began his municipal career as a town planner in Londonderry during a period of significant community growth. His early work included […]

Each year, the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce partners with a dedicated committee of volunteers to select community-based educational programming that would benefit from additional financing through its Funds for Education program. This initiative has awarded over $170,000 to locally-based education programs that support practical skill-building and connect students to business leaders in the community, where they can learn about different industries and career opportunities […]

36 teams competed in the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s 37th Annual Funds for Education Golf Tournament on August 5, 2026 at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. Unexpectedly, five teams tied for first place based on strokes, finishing 13 under par with scores of 59. The winners were selected by a card off, which measured their performances on the most difficult holes. Read on for a full list of winners and an event recap.

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Leadership Greater Concord (LGC) program has selected 28 participants representing diverse industries for this year’s class. LGC is a highly competitive 10-month deep dive into the capital region’s public resources and governance. Please help us congratulate the local professionals that were selected for this year’s class: […]

Every year, the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce hosts its signature Pinnacle Awards Ceremony to uplift and celebrate exceptional businesses and individuals in the Greater Concord area. Read on to learn more about this year’s recipients!

Mayor Byron Champlin and City Manager Tom Aspell returned to present at the Chamber’s annual State of the City forum, sponsored by Bar Harbor Wealth Management and hosted by the DoubleTree by Hilton. Here, Champlin and Aspell offered a clear message: Concord is balancing growth and long-term planning, with housing, infrastructure, and economic development at the center of the conversation. In their joint presentation, they highlighted both the momentum from the successes of the past year and the major investments still ahead. […]

On Friday, March 27, 2026, employers and community leaders gathered at NHTI – Concord’s Community College for a timely and informative seminar focused on workforce resources across New Hampshire. The event brought together a strong network of partners and professionals, all with a shared goal: to better equip local businesses with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate today’s workforce challenges. Read on to explore more about this impactful event!