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. […]

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 greater Concord community. The LGC program includes hands-on and interactive session days that cover many aspects of our region’s public resources and governance, and each class connects with prominent business and civic leaders who are making decisions about Greater Concord’s future. Read on to learn more about the program and how to apply!

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 speaking, networking, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. CASL students interact with professionals from diverse industries including civic leaders, members of the judiciary, and young entrepreneurs. This year, the program welcomes 36 students across eight schools […]

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 labor market is still stalling and household budgets remain under significant strain […]

As we step into a new year, I find myself reflecting on the strength and shared purpose that defined our 2025 in greater Concord. Each January offers a natural moment to pause, take stock of where we’ve been, and look ahead to the opportunities and challenges that await. It’s a time for fresh ideas, renewed energy, and thoughtful collaboration. As your Chamber President, I’m ready to enter this year with optimism and gratitude, committed to serving our members and the broader Capital Region […]

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 new program increases reach, impact, and benefits for businesses and shoppers […]

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 Bouley, replaces the former video interviews that the Chamber hosted in previous election cycles. The questionnaire is divided into two segments: an open response section and a “lightning round” that features a series of yes or no questions. Topics cover a wide variety of matters that concern the city, including housing, the tax base, city spending, and homelessness, among others.

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Timothy G. Sink, outgoing chamber President, as its 2025 Citizen of the Year. The Chamber will present this distinguished award at its 106th Annual Meeting and Citizen of the Year event on Wednesday, November 5 at the Grappone Conference Center.

An independent selection committee of local business leaders nominated Sink for his dedicated service during his 33 years as president. “Tim has been one of the most prominent figures spearheading progress in greater Concord for decades,” proclaimed committee chair Ari Pollack, Esq. of Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell. “The selection committee felt strongly that his exemplary leadership, advocacy efforts, and commitment to our region more than qualify him to receive this year’s distinction. Simply put, the decision of the committee was obvious to each of us and unanimous.” […]

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Leadership Greater Concord (LGC) program is a highly competitive, 10-month deep dive into our region’s public resources and governance. This initiative is generously underwritten by Unitil and features speakers such as Governor Ayotte, Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill, City of Concord Mayor Byron Champlin, Commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services Lori Weaver, Chief Osgood of Concord Police Department, and Jim Schachter of New Hampshire Public Radio—among others. LGC participants have personal conversations with these presenters and continue to engage with them after graduation. […]

35 teams competed in the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s 37th Annual Funds for Education Golf Tournament on Wednesday, August 6 at Beaver Meadow Golf Course. The Dennehy and Bouley, LLC team placed first for their second consecutive year, finishing 20 strokes under par with a final score of 52. Read on for a full list of winners and an event recap.

The entire Chamber team extends a warm thank you to Madison Hendrick for her incredible work as our Manager of Member Engagement. We’re sad to see her go, but excited for her as she steps into a new opportunity with Xello as Staff Liaison for the New Hampshire region. In her new role, Madi will be connecting businesses across New Hampshire with eager high school students for work-based learning and internship opportunities. […]

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the promotion of Bryanna (Bree) Marceau to President & CEO, effective October 1, 2025. Marceau, who currently serves as Vice President of Operations & Programs, will succeed current President & CEO Tim Sink, who is stepping down at the end of September after a tenure of over 30 years. Throughout her tenure, Marceau has played a pivotal role in the Chamber’s success; she has served as the lead staff liaison for Leadership Greater Concord, Capital Area Student Leadership (CASL) Program, and the Concord Young Professionals Network, expanding their reach and impact. As Vice President, she is responsible for overseeing the Chamber’s internal operations. […]