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December 29th, 2021
The current labor shortage is front-of-mind for many area businesses, elected officials and community leaders. Although New Hampshire’s issues have been significantly aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic, this is not a new problem. At our recent...
November 23rd, 2021
As online shopping has become more common, many of us have lost touch with the community members in our area who operate small businesses. Chatting with business owners, retail workers and fellow shoppers, can be a key part of getting into the holida...
November 15th, 2021
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Sindy Chown. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy gettin...
October 7th, 2021
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Emily Ricard. Each month the CYPN Steering Committee recommends a young professional in the community it thinks readers would enjoy gettin...
September 23rd, 2021
This month, a group of 26 individuals were welcomed into a community of leaders. The Leadership Greater Concord (LGC) program includes ten full-day sessions that explore aspects of Concord’s community, government, development, and key resources...
August 26th, 2021
The fifth annual Capital Arts Fest will be the biggest celebration of art and culture that the Capital City has ever hosted. On Friday, September 24 through Sunday, September 26, artists and organizations in downtown Concord and beyond will welcome v...
July 22nd, 2021
Many individuals are hungry for travel after the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to vacations, business trips and local tourism in early 2020. As one of the leading states in containment of the COVID-19 virus and vaccine rollout, New Hampshire is poised...
June 24th, 2021
As New Hampshire safety guidelines ease and our communities start to gather in-person again, outdoor events will play a key role in the ways we socialize and do business. Gathering outdoors has been proven to be a safe alternative to indoor events, r...
June 1st, 2021
Our Pinnacle Awards Ceremony returns as an inperson, seated luncheon event this year on June 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with an update— it will be held outdoors at Beaver Meadow Golf Course in Concord. Sponsored by Eversource Energy Servic...
May 24th, 2021
The Greater Concord Chamber bids a warm farewell to Communications Manager Kristina Carlson who is moving on to a new professional opportunity after five years in her current role. Some key moments during her tenure included the launch of a new web...
May 1st, 2021
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce offers two leadership programs annually: Capital Area Student Leadership and Leadership Greater Concord. CASL provides Capital area high school sophomores with the opportunity to learn from State and City lead...
April 23rd, 2021
It is with mixed emotions that we formally announce the retirement of long-time Chamber Membership Manager Kathy Bacon effective June 30, 2021. Kathy has served in her capacity for nearly fifteen years, and during her tenure she has grown the Greater...
April 1st, 2021
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce celebrates a special anniversary this month — 30 years of showcasing member products and services at our annual Business Showcase. We’re proud to reach this milestone and of the friendly, local atmo...
March 1st, 2021
Recognizing an outstanding individual from the local community with its most prestigious award for over fifty years, the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is honored to distinguish two commendable citizens from the community for exceptional volunte...
February 26th, 2021
Our first virtual Leadership Greater Concord Alumni event was a great success! Special thanks to all in attendance and to our generous sponsors for their support: New Hampshire Federal Credit Union, Sanel NAPA, St. Mary’s Bank and Northeast Del...
February 1st, 2021
Years of effort by the state, chambers of commerce and young professionals’ networks to promote New Hampshire as an ideal place for growing families, new and expanding businesses, and young people seeking an ideal place to work and live have ac...
December 21st, 2020
While COVID-19 has wreaked havoc with our economy and social lives, it hasn’t stopped robust programming at the Greater Concord Chamber. We’re doing things a bit different these days but there are plenty of ways for you to take advantage ...
November 26th, 2020
Join us in congratulating our 15th Annual Pinnacle Award recipients and thanking them for all they do. The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce's Pinnacle Awards Ceremony looked a bit different in 2020 but the significance of the event has not di...
October 8th, 2020
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and Intown Concord are partnering up to inspire shoppers to rethink the holidays in a year of great need. With the ongoing disruption of a worldwide pandemic, it’s become apparent that the holidays are...
September 3rd, 2020
As the pandemic continues to impact the world and our community, we know many of you are wondering what is happening with remaining key Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce events in 2020? Here's the latest update. As you may have surmised, ...
July 30th, 2020
There is no sugar coating the devastating effects of the economic shutdown brought about by the pandemic. It has been a tough five months for New Hampshire businesses and we are not out of the woods yet. But there is some good news worth ta...
July 7th, 2020
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce will host a complimentary Virtual Business Showcase featuring dozens of area businesses on Thursday, July 16 from 4-6 p.m. Register to attend online at ConcordNHChamber.com. COVID-19 highlighted the critic...
May 28th, 2020
It’s been about two months since COVID-19 threw our economy into a tailspin. First there was the panic over how to survive in business with zero cash flow. Then there was the anxiety and frustration involved in understanding and navigating stat...
May 5th, 2020
Have you attended a virtual event recently? We are immensely impressed with everyone's ingenuity to adapt the way they do business and serve their communities, especially when it comes to presenting events. Stay, Work, Play’s virtual Summit...
April 7th, 2020
In this time of social distancing, you may have noticed that virtual events—especially webinars—have become more popular. At the Chamber, we are proud to offer online business training and professional development resources through our we...
March 30th, 2020
On Friday, March 27, 2020, Governor Sununu announced a stay at home emergency order for the state of New Hampshire. The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce is now operating remotely in accordance with Governor Sununu's directive. Head to www...
March 18th, 2020
Quiet streets threaten small businesses and the health of our economy. Members, friends and community, Events related to the rapidly evolving Coronavirus sent shockwaves through our communities. Kids were sent home from school. Restaurant...
February 5th, 2020
The New Hampshire Union Leader announced its 40 Under Forty class of 2020 honorees on Monday, January 27, 2020 and we’re thrilled to share that our own Bryanna Marceau is among those being recognized for significant contributions to the...
February 3rd, 2020
We host a popular annual Economic Outlook luncheon thanks in part to Guest Speaker Jeffrey Fuhrer, Senior Policy Advisor and Executive Vice President for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, who joined us again this year to Keynote the event. If you h...
December 18th, 2019
We turn the calendar on a new decade next month. In life, that often means evaluating one’s accomplishments and life goals. Is it time to pick up some new business skills? Or to incorporate better time management? Could you use advice on estate...
December 16th, 2019
The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce partners with Orr & Reno, PA, to present an ongoing Legal Breakfast Series that explores various topics pertaining to both business and personal matters. These complimentary events offer the unique opportun...
November 26th, 2019
Concord is home to many. As we enter the holiday months, the opportunity to celebrate the spirit of the season with others is as abundant as the cultures that populate the Capital region. It’s a time to come together and enjoy varied customs an...
September 10th, 2019
Greater Concord Chamber member The Common Man making great food and connections at the Tri-City Expo! In less than three weeks hundreds of exhibitors, innovators and attendees will gather to learn about fellow Chamber members at the 31st Annual Tr...
August 29th, 2019
We are just one month from the Chamber’s 100th anniversary this October. In reality, the Chamber’s roots go even farther back into the 1800s as a Board of Trade. That’s more than a century that the Chamber has helped shape the commu...
July 16th, 2019
Small Business Month ushered in great new local retail and restaurant additions like The Post Downtown, The Crepe Escape, Indigo Blues & Co., Federal’s Cafe, CandleTree, Busy as a BB, and Concord Antiques Gallery added a second location...
July 9th, 2019
Thank you. Thank you to those members who are doing the work that makes the Capital region so welcoming, supportive, dynamic, generous and collaborative. We know that hundreds of you are out in our community giving your time, energy and talent so o...
May 31st, 2019
Recognize this popular Concord catch phrase? It goes back more than a few decades but is more true today than ever before. The pulse of exciting historic, business and economic development news in New Hampshire is right here in the Capital—here...
April 25th, 2019
The New Hampshire State House celebrates its bicentennial next month, and the Chamber marks its centennial anniversary on October 18. We’re excited to share such a special milestone along with a state icon—the nation’s oldest state ...
April 16th, 2019
Keeping up to speed on a broad range of topics relevant to your business can be challenging sometimes, especially when you are busy running your business. Business training and professional development can also be expensive, but it doesn’t ha...
March 22nd, 2019
Spring is in the air, and with milder temps and melting snow we can look forward to some new beginnings and amenities that continue to add to the quality of life we enjoy in Greater Concord. Capitol Center for the Arts’ ongoing Bank of New H...
March 6th, 2019
Participants in Leadership Greater Concord, the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce's 10-month civics introduction series for professionals in NH's Capital region, meet with NH Governor Chris Sununu during Government and Politics Day. An o...
January 31st, 2019
The New Hampshire State Legislature is now in full swing, and it looks like this will be one busy session. I find it somewhat mind blowing that more than 1,000 potential bills will be introduced. Fortunately, the system works pretty well and the vast...
January 7th, 2019
As you read this, plans to expand I-93 through Bow and Concord are being finalized. The goal of the NH Department of Transportation is moving the ever increasing volume of traffic more safely and smoothly through this congested section of the highway...
November 2nd, 2018
As the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce approaches its centennial, this is a good time to really take stock and consider where we are and how we can add the greatest value to the Capital region going forward. Our communities change over time, and ...
September 25th, 2018
People are often unfamiliar with our work outside of events. A recent feature in Flackery captured it best — “People think a chamber of commerce is a networking organization for people who do business in a specific geographic area. The tr...
September 6th, 2018
As we conclude the Chamber’s 2017-18 fiscal year, we can reflect on a number of successes for the organization. We have continued to serve a robust membership by providing varied programming and networking opportunities, communications and othe...
August 31st, 2018
Leadership Greater Concord participants with Capital Area Student Leadership students. Leadership—it's the subject of many blog posts, summits, books and college essays. As New Hampshire's state capital chamber of commerce, the Great...
August 9th, 2018
The verdict is in. We (well, most of us anyway!) have declared victory on the results of Concord’s downtown renovation. Investing in a destination downtown resulted in new businesses, restaurants, market rate housing and new entertainment ven...
July 31st, 2018
One of Concord’s most delightful surprises is the wide variety of live entertainment options. When you consider the choices we have on any given day, for residents and visitors alike, it is really quite remarkable. If Concord doesn’t have...
June 11th, 2018
Toe Dancer. Milkweed. River House. American Dog. These are some of the names of sculptures you will see coming to downtown Concord this summer as part of the new public art initiative. Thanks to a partnership between the Chamber’s Creative Conc...
April 25th, 2018
Concord is now home to not one, but two state prisons. The women’s prison recently opened on North State Street and is receiving inmates. What are the social and financial impacts of released state prisoners on Concord and the surrounding commu...
April 3rd, 2018
All the pieces are in place. Big city amenities without the hassle, New England charm, lots of open space for outstanding outdoor recreation, beautiful parks, quality schools and safe neighborhoods. And when you consider the inventory of cultural ass...
February 27th, 2018
Greater Concord enjoys many advantages when it comes to making the case for relocating a business or family here – safe neighborhoods, quality schools, a cool downtown, great outdoor amenities for hiking, skiing, biking, swimming, the list goe...
January 30th, 2018
In this age of digital communication and the sometimes impersonal approach to building business relationships, is there still room for the human touch? The answer is a resounding YES! People want to do business with people they know. And as we all le...
October 25th, 2017
There’s been a lot of buzz about Main Street these past few years. Investment in downtown redevelopment has led to new businesses, more foot traffic, new restaurants and market rate housing projects with waiting lists. As we welcome more visit...
September 5th, 2017
Board Chair Nannu Nobis reflects on his time of service With an active and engaged board of directors, hundreds of dedicated volunteers and a capable and energetic staff, the year serving as your board chairman flew by. This is one busy chamber of c...
July 31st, 2017
Concord’s time to shine is now…IF we act boldly Now that we have all proudly declared the redevelopment of downtown Concord a great success, it is crucial that we begin to think big about keeping the forward momentum. Over the past de...
July 20th, 2017
Every five years, Washington D.C.-based nonprofit Americans for the Arts works with communities nationwide to conduct a detailed survey of nonprofit cultural institutions and their impact on the local economy. It measures each participating organizat...
May 1st, 2017
AN EDUCATED WORKFORCE • Concord boasts five institutions of higher learning and some of the highest post-secondary graduation rates in the country, with a local high school graduation rate that exceeds 82% and 35.7% of the population having a b...
January 6th, 2017
2017 is officially here. What are your business and personal goals this year? The Greater Concord Chamber is your chamber. We work for you. Let us know how we can help. Feedback regarding programming, benefits, and events is welcome and encourag...
January 2nd, 2017
As we wrap up another great year at the Greater Concord Chamber, we want to thank you all for your support, participation, contributions and outstanding community spirit. We're proud to be the New Hampshire's fastest growing chamber—930...