Manchester Advantage 2019

Manchester Advantage MAnchester, New HAmpshire 2019 REGIONAL GUIDEBOOK

A City of Opportunity: Young professionals choose Manchester to grow, succeed Elm Street’s cafÊ culture builds community Manchester champions its students Manufacturing helps drive Queen City economy www.manchester-chamber.org

THE ONLY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CANCER CENTER IN NH OR VT. Norris Cotton Cancer Center is among the most advanced cancer centers in the country, diagnosing and treating 3,000+ new cancer cases each year.

We are the only National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center in New Hampshire or Vermont and one of only 49 nationwide. With 15 locations across New Hampshire and Vermont, access to more than 150 clinical trials and 200+ cancer specialists, you can get the compassionate, individualized care you need close by.

Learn more at cancer.dartmouth.edu.

Lebanon | Manchester | Nashua | Keene | St. Johnsbury, VT | Bennington, VT

I T ’ S T I M E TO

BR EA K BR EA D ✻

The Crown Tavern is the perfect spot to unwind and savor the end of the day. Located in the heart of Manchester’s central downtown, The Crown is a place where you’ll come to relax with friends, grab a drink, break some bread, and enjoy the night as it unfolds.

HANOVER STREET MANCHESTER, NH

(603) 218-3132 THECROWNONHANOVER.COM

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-FRIDAY DINNER & BAR OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY

Federally insured by NCUA.

Serving anyone who lives or works in New Hampshire.

24 hours a day / 7 days a week

WEB24

24/7 Access to Online Banking

Mobile24

Deposit checks through our App

Co-Op Network of Credit Unions with ATMs & locations across the country • 30,000 FREE Co-Op ATMs • 5,000+ Shared Branching locations

Learn more about what Bellwether can do for you today!

BCCU.org 1.866.996.9828 425 Hooksett Road, Manchester 409 Amherst Street, Nashua 7 Leavy Drive, Bedford

Federally insured by the NCUA. Equal Housing Lender.

Contents 12

City of

Opportunity

Young professionals choose Manchester to grow, succeed

24

Café Culture Elm Street cafés build sense of community, belonging

40

Great Location, Accessibility, Great People

Manufacturing Helps Drive Queen City Economy: Business-Friendly Culture Attracts Global Firms

48

Manchester

Champions its Students

Supplemental programming opens doors, creates opportunities

7 Town Profiles 8 Transportation & State Facts 10 Local Media 17 Manchester in a Day 18 Things To Do 30 Dining Out 34 Spend the Night 36 Event Planning 44 Health Care 52 Higher Education 56 Business Directory 73 Downtown Map 2 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE

Dear Friends,

I

am thrilled to present you with the 2019 edition of Manchester Advantage. This publication is Manchester’s regional guidebook that acquaints you with the people, places and businesses of our region. The Chamber, with the generous support of our diverse membership, is proud to represent our community through the pages of this magazine.

The business profiles featured are designed to showcase some of the people and places that make the Greater Manchester region special.

Manchester is a dynamic, vibrant and growing community powered by an engaged and caring business community.

Manchester is also a national hub of technology and innovation. Whether you are new to Manchester, considering a move to Manchester or a long time-time resident, we hope you find accurately captured within these pages the excitement that the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has for this incredible community.

Our doors at the Chamber are always open. I invite you to stop by our downtown offices at 54 Hanover Street or visit our welcome center on the corner of Elm and Merrimack Streets.

At the Chamber’s office, you will find a wealth of information about the Greater Manchester area and professional and engaging staff and volunteers ready to provide you with any information you need.

Sincerely,

Michael J. Skelton, President & CEO Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE ADVANTAGE 2019

We are creating a better banking experience in downtown Manchester!

Manchester Advantage MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE 2019 REGIONAL GUIDEBOOK

A REGIONAL GUIDEBOOK

Crown Tavern ad

John Mercier, EVP Business Banking 603-715-3908

Kat Raycraft, AVP Branch Relationship Manager 603-738-9218

Looking to finance your business, purchase your dream home, or find a better checking relationship?

We are here to help you achieve your financial goals.

• Business loans and lines of credit*, up to $40 million with local decisions and quick responses • Home mortgages and personal loans* • Checking accounts to match your style • Online and mobile banking, with bill pay and check deposit** • CashBack Rewards debit Mastercard®, with Card Control app • Treasury Services, including cash management and merchant services

Visit our branch at 1000 Elm Street or call 603-656-0350.

A City of Opportunity: Young professionals choose Manchester to grow, succeed

1000 Elm Street, Manchester www.BarHarbor.bank • 888-853-7100 *All applications are subject to approvals. **Internet service provider fees and/or mobile carrier fees for messaging and data plan may apply.

Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

folded-in, a.k.a inside back cover

back cover

Elm Street’s café culture builds community Manchester champions its students Manufacturing helps drive Queen City economy www.manchester-chamber.org

On the cover, left to right at 110 Grill: Arnold Mikolo, Erica Brooks, Hillary Rankins, Paul Gerber and Julia Whitney.

(Photo by John W. Hession) CMYK

0 88 81 31

Pantone

0 3 100 60

50 25 32 0

180U

383U

Manchester Advantage is an annual publication of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Additional copies and bulk orders of the magazine are available from the Chamber at 54 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03101, (603) 792-4100; www.manchester-chamber.org.

Affordability is our priority.

College is an investment in your future, but it’s an investment not every family can afford. That’s why the University of New Hampshire at Manchester offers scholarships, grants and financial aid programs that help make college possible for students. Students like Mamady Sankoh ’21, who is pursuing her UNH degree — and her dream of becoming a medical professional — because of the Granite Guarantee, which covers the cost of tuition for low-income, Pell-eligible New Hampshire students.

Michael Skelton President & CEO Lauren Getts Member Communications Manager 54 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03101 P: (603) 792-4100 • F: (603) 626-0910 www.manchester-chamber.org

Discover what UNH Manchester can help you achieve.

Published by:

manchester.unh.edu/apply A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF YANKEE PUBLISHING INC.

Bachelor’s Degree Programs • Analytics and Data Science • ASL/English Interpreting • Biological Sciences • Biotechnology • Business • Communication Arts • Computer Information Systems • Computer Science • Digital Language Arts • Electrical Engineering Technology • English Teaching

• Homeland Security • Humanities • Literary Studies • Mechanical Engineering Technology • Neuropsychology • Professional and Technical Communications • Psychology • Public Service and Nonprofit Leadership • Undeclared

UNH Manchester • 88 Commercial Street • Manchester, NH 03101 Office of Admissions at 603-641-4150 or unhm.admissions@unh.edu 4 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE

Sharron McCarthy President & Publisher Kimberly Lencki Group Advertising Sales Director Ronnie Schlender Special Projects Sales Executive Jodie Hall Creative Services Director Bill Burke Managing Editor, Custom Publishing Nicole Huot Senior Graphic Production Artist 150 Dow Street, Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 624-1442 • www.nhbr.com ©2018 Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information obtained in this publication, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and McLean Communications, Inc. will not be held responsible for any errors that occur.

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is committed to being a member-focused organization that drives the greater Manchester business environment, the economic health and the vitality of the region by supporting business growth, professional development and networking opportunities, while advocating for our membership.

www.manchester-chamber.org

5565U

December 1, 2009

About the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is a member-focused organization that drives the Greater Manchester business environment and the economic health and vitality of the region by supporting business growth, professional development and networking opportunities, while advocating for our membership.

T

he Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber in New Hampshire, representing nearly 1,000 businesses. Incorporated in 1911, the Chamber today is the most active business organization in the Manchester region, focusing its efforts primarily on the ten communities of Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Derry, Goffstown, Hooksett, Litchfield, Londonderry, Manchester and Merrimack.

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is an independent, not-for-profit business organization focused on a specific mission as drafted by our membership. Our services and initiatives are funded solely by the membership through annual dues and program fees.

The Chamber is not a government agency, nor is it affiliated with any other group or organization. The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is a non-partisan business advocacy organization and does not endorse any party or candidate. The Chamber is not a division or department of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the opinions and views of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are not necessarily reflective of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.

Advocacy The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has a variety of opportunities for chamber members to get involved and help ensure the vibrancy and health of our community, local businesses and the Chamber itself. Regardless of where your interests or passions lie, there is a committee for everybody!

• • • • • • • •

Downtown Committee Economic Development Taskforce Education and Workforce Development Committee Government Affairs Committee Infrastructure Committee Leadership Greater Manchester Alumni Committee Leadership Greater Manchester Steering Committee Membership Committee

If you or your business is interested in helping to shape the community and where it is headed, send an email to customerservice@ manchester-chamber.org with “Sign Me Up For A Committee!” in the subject line and tell us where you’d like to get engaged.

Photo by John W. Hession

www.manchester-chamber.org

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce 54 Hanover Street, Manchester (603) 792-4100, www.manchester-chamber.org MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 5

The Greater Manchester Region

Manchester Located in the heart of New England, Manchester, New Hampshire, is a spectacular combination of a vibrant urban center and the famed natural beauty and abundant recreational opportunities of the Granite State. This city’s location is prime — Boston, the Atlantic Coast, and New Hampshire’s scenic White Mountains and Lakes Region are all within an hour’s reach, and thanks to our exceptional highway access and the first-class Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Manchester is accessible from just about anywhere.

The largest city in northern New England, Manchester is located in south central New Hampshire along the Merrimack River, twenty miles from the Massachusetts border and fifty-eight miles from Boston. Although Manchester is conveniently located within an hour’s drive of destinations such as the Seacoast and the Lakes Region, it is also a destination in its own right.

Manchester is not only considered the financial center of the state but it is also home to the state’s largest civic arena and a majority of New Hampshire’s major cultural institutions. Located in downtown Manchester is the Palace Theatre, which attracts nationally known performers from across the country.

6 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE

The Greater Manchester region is made up of Manchester, the state’s largest city, and nine surrounding communities, each with a unique personality, a distinct lifestyle and many housing options. The delight of living in the Greater Manchester region is that you don’t have to sacrifice country living to work in the city, or vice-versa. From city apartments and historic row houses to farms and country homesteads, the Manchester area has something to offer everyone.

The area is also home to nine colleges and universities.

The city boasts 900 acres of parks, playgrounds and public spaces. Boating and fishing are available on scenic Lake Massabesic, and the city has numerous golf courses and kayaking on the Merrimack River. The local cuisine reflects the diverse tastes and ethnic origins of the population and includes everything from classic New England fare to Greek, Italian, Asian, Thai, Indian, Mexican and more!

In Manchester, healthy living is a focus, as evidenced by the superb health care institutions providing cutting-edge service from within the city limits. Manchester has tremendous health care options, including Catholic Medical Center, Elliot Hospital and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

Manchester is a place where your business and personal life strike that happy balance.

City Hall One City Hall Plaza, (603) 624-6455 www.manchesternh.gov

Fire Department 100 Merrimack Street, (603) 669-2256

Regional Facts • The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, located in Manchester, is the largest commercial airport in northern New England.

• The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is the third largest cargo airport in New England.

• Manchester is within an hour’s drive of The Port of Portsmouth, a deep-water port which is also the site of a state-operated marine terminal.

• Greater Manchester encompasses a region that is home to New Hampshire’s major transportation corridors, Route 3 and Interstate 93.

• The Greater Manchester region is home to 9 colleges, universities and technical schools.

Police Department 405 Valley Street, (603) 668-8711 www.manchester-chamber.org

Goffstown

Hooksett

Goffstown is a scenic town with an attractive New England village center. Lodged at the base of the Uncanoonuc Mountains, the town enjoys easy access to I-93, Route 3 and proximity to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

Hooksett’s commercial district and the northern portion of Manchester blend together in a seamless bustle of retail operations, shopping centers, restaurants and office buildings. Once off the busy Route 3/28 business district, Hooksett

Goffstown Town Offices 16 Main Street (603) 497-8990 www.goffstown.com

Candia

turns into a lovely residential town with an old-fashioned town center.

Hooksett is ideally located between Concord and Manchester, with close proximity to I-93.

Candia is primarily a residential community with easy access to the seacoast, the city of Manchester and the University of New Hampshire. Candia is home to a variety of recreational options, including an 18-hole golf course, Candia Springs Adventure Park, Candia Vineyards, Charmingfare Farm — which attracts visitors from all over the region to experience exotic wildlife and sleigh/hay rides — and the Abe Emerson Marsh.

Hooksett Town Offices 35 Main Street (603) 485-8471 www.hooksett.org

Hooksett Candia

Bedford

Goffstown

Bedford is known as an upscale bedroom community for those commuting to Manchester, Nashua, Concord and Boston.

Recently it has also gained favor as an outstanding location for businesses. The town is home to Legacy Park, a 70-acre facility that includes soccer, softball and baseball fields, cross-country ski trails and warming hut, basketball courts, tennis courts and a skateboard park.

Bedford Town Offices 24 North Amherst Road (603) 472-5242 www.bedfordnh.org

Manchester

Merrimack is a young-familyoriented town with an impressive list of nationally and internationally known businesses. Merrimack’s location between Manchester and Nashua, along with three interchanges off the F.E. Everett Turnpike, makes it a convenient bridge between both communities.

Auburn

Bedford

Londonderry

Merrimack Litchfield

Londonderry

Merrimack

Merrimack Town Offices 6 Baboosic Lake Road (603) 424-2331 www.merrimacknh.gov

Candia Town Offices 74 High Street (603) 483-8101 www.candianh.org

Auburn Auburn is a community of 6,100 residents that prides itself on its considerable natural resources and strong sense of community.

The community provides a perfect setting, mixing rural living with the serene beauty of nature. Although it shares a border with the city of Manchester and is approximately eight miles east from the heart Derry of New Hampshire’s largest city, Auburn is far enough away not to get caught up in the busy pace of a city that is conveniently available when the need arises.

Auburn Town Offices 47 Chester Road (603) 438-5052 www.auburnnh.us

Derry

Litchfield is a suburban community of over 8,000 residents with a strong agricultural heritage.

The small town is situated near I-293 and the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, which makes it ideal for residents who commute to almost anywhere.

Londonderry’s enviable location, about 12 miles north of the Massachusetts border and eight miles from the commerce center of Manchester, gives the town a strategic location while offering a quiet rural lifestyle firmly rooted in an agricultural past.

The town has an extensive conservation area with hiking trails and a scenic and cultural byway called The Apple Way.

Litchfield Town Offices 2 Liberty Way (603) 424-4046 www.litchfield-nh.gov

Londonderry Town Offices 268 B Mammoth Road (603) 432-1100 www.londonderrynh.org

Derry Town Offices 14 Manning Street (603) 432-6100 www.derry.nh.us

Litchfield

Derry is the state’s fourth largest community, with a bustling downtown and a historic Opera House. The town is home to a wide range of businesses and has ample recreational facilities including Beaver Lake, a bike path system, walking trails and the Robert Frost farm, which draws visitors from around the country.

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

Transportation Getting Here By Plane Strategically situated in the heart of New England, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is located less than fifty miles north of Boston and less than an hour’s drive from the region’s most popular ski areas, scenic seacoast beaches and peaceful lakefront resorts. The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is widely considered the premier airport in northern New England and a convenient alternative airport serving the Greater Boston area. Easy access, competitive airfares, ample affordable parking and a comprehensive schedule of non-stop and direct jet service make Manchester the airport of choice in New England. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is served by American, Delta, Southwest and United.

Getting Here By Bus, Limo or Rideshare

(603) 666–0203, www.gracelimo.com

On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth of the original 13 states to ratify the Constitution. New Hampshire holds the firstin-the-nation presidential primary.

Area Code: 603 for the entire state State Capital: Concord State Bird: Purple Finch State Flower: Purple Lilac State Tree: White Birch State Motto: “Live Free or Die” Nickname: The Granite State Highest Point: Mt. Washington, 6,288 feet

Manchester Transit Authority

Government

(603) 623-8801, www.mtabus.org

New Hampshire has a 24-seat Senate and a 400seat Assembly. It is represented in Congress by two senators and two representatives and has four electoral votes.

The Manchester Transit Authority runs regularly scheduled bus service throughout the city. Service from Manchester to Boston and other New England cities is available through Concord Trailways, Vermont Transit and several other bus lines. The city also has a number of reservation-based taxi and limousine services.

Grace Limousine and Shuttle

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

Uber

(603) 624-6539, www.flymanchester.com

www.uber.com/cities/manchester-nh

Getting Here By Car If you are visiting the Manchester area by car, you will find it is strategically situated at the intersection of the state’s major north/south and east/west highway systems. From the North, follow Interstate 93-South. From the South, follow either Interstate 93-North or the F.E. Everett Turnpike North. From the East or West, follow Route 101. Once near the city Interstate 293, which follows the Merrimack River, several exits will lead you to downtown Manchester.

8 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE

State Facts

Climate There are four seasons in Manchester and the climate is typical of northern New England states.

Average daily temperature: January: 20° F; July: 70° F Average snowfall in January: 18 inches Average precipitation in July: 3.1 inches

www.manchester-chamber.org

Comprehensive Healthcare Begins Here!

Choose a doctor from the Elliot Physician Network and take comfort knowing you and your family are part of a sophisticated healthcare team that is fully integrated with the most advanced technology and hundreds of specialists to support your changing healthcare needs!

Primary Care Doctors who keep you well Pediatrics

Family Medicine

Caring for children up to 18 yrs. of age

Caring for the whole family

Internal Medicine Caring for adults

Geriatric Medicine Caring for adults age 65 and older

Together with Advanced Technology Electronic Medical Record System Each provider is able to access your Through MyEChart, we offer you

complete medical record day or night.

secure and confidential online

This allows us to monitor your healthcare

access to your medical information.

needs closely giving providers up-to-date information about your health status.

Services and Specialists partnered with your doctor BARIATRIC SURGERY | BREAST HEALTH | CANCER CARE | CARDIOLOGY | DERMATOLOGY | ENDOCRINOLOGY ENDOSCOPY | GASTROENTEROLOGY | GENERAL SURGERY | HOME CARE AND HOSPICE | LAB SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH | NEUROLOGY | OBSTETRICS | ORAL MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY | ORTHOPAEDICS PAIN MANAGEMENT | PEDIATRIC SPECIALTY CARE | PHARMACY | PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY PULMONARY MEDICINE | RADIOLOGY | REHABILITATION | RHEUMATOLOGY | SLEEP DISORDERS THORACIC SURGERY | TRAUMA SURGERY | URGENT CARE

Close to Your Home

Amherst | Bedford | Goffstown | Hooksett | Londonderry | Manchester | Raymond | Suncook | Windham

Elliot Physician Finder Talk to a person, and let us help you schedule your first appointment today!

603-663-4567

Your Health, Our Trusted Experts Elliot Health System is a non-profit organization serving your healthcare needs since 1890.

elliothospital.org

Local Media Newspapers

Media

NH Business Review

Binnie Media

(603) 624-1442, www.nhbr.com

(603) 230-9000, www.nh1media.com

Radio 92.5 The River WXRV, 102.3 The River WWHK, 105.7 The River WLKC (603) 669-1250, www.theriverboston.com

New Hampshire Union Leader

Manchester Ink Link

(603) 668-4321, www.unionleader.com

(603) 930-0640, www.manchesterinklink.com

The Mill 96.5 FM, WFEA Hot Hits 1370 AM, WZID 95.7 FM

The Hippo

McLean Communications, Inc.

(603) 669-5777, www.wzid.com

(603) 625-1855, www.hippopress.com

(603) 624-1442, www.mcleancommunications.com

Periodicals

Townsquare Media (603) 794-9750, www.townsquaremedia.com

Business NH Magazine (603) 626-6354, www.businessnhmagazine.com

Television

New Hampshire Public Radio (603) 228-8910, www.nhpr.org

The Wolf 93.3 FM (603) 224-8486, www.933thewolf.com

WFNQ 106.3 Frank

New Hampshire Home Magazine

Manchester Public Television

(603) 624-1442, www.nhhomemagazine.com

(603) 628-6099, www.manchestertv.org

(603) 889-1063, www.1063frank.com

New Hampshire Magazine

WBIN-TV

WJYY 105.5 FM

(603) 624-1442, www.nhmagazine.com

(603) 889-1063, www.wbintv.com

(603) 224-8486, www.wjyy.com

WMUR-TV Channel 9

WLNH 98.3 FM

Parenting NH Magazine (603) 624-1442, www.parentingnh.com

(603) 669-9999, www.wmur.com

(603) 889-1063, www.wlnh.com

10 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Our commitment to New Hampshire is what connects us.

At Eversource, our dedicated employees are there when you need us, no matter what job they do.

Because we believe in serving the neighborhoods where we work and live. Just like you.

eversource.com

Some of the Queen City’s young professionals at 110 Grill in Manchester, from left: Arnold Mikolo, Erica Brooks, Hillary Rankins and Paul Gerber and Julia Whitney. (Photos by John W. Hession) 12 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

City of Opportunity Young Professionals Choose Manchester to Grow, Succeed

By Bill Burke

S

ome pursued careers elsewhere, only to return to Manchester. Others never left.

One came from New York, while another found his way to the Queen City from central Africa.

A growing community of young professionals has chosen to grow their personal and professional lives in the Greater Manchester area.

Whether it’s the convenient location, rewarding volunteer opportunities, the vibrant cultural offerings or the natural networking that occurs in a dynamic city center — or a combination of all of these elements — each has found their way to the city they now call home.

However different their road to Greater Manchester was, each of the following young professionals has found something similar upon arriving: a city that is alive with opportunity and surrounded by a community ready to support innovation and business.

Born in the central African nation of The Democratic Republic of Congo, Arnold Mikolo, 27, works with the International Institute of New England — an organization that helps resettle refugees — and as translation coordinator at its sister organization, Pinpoint Translation Services.

He initially moved to the U.S. in 2012 and lived in New York City, but became intrigued with the idea of moving Northeast after a friend told him about life in New Hampshire.

“When I first arrived in America, I was 20 at the time, and I was told that in New Hampshire, you have to drive to get to the grocery store,”

www.manchester-chamber.org

Mikolo says. “It was a scary idea for me because in New York City, everything was literally a block away. Everything was within walking distance. My initial reaction is that it sounded scary — I didn’t drive, I didn’t have a car, and it seemed as if New Hampshire was in the middle of nowhere. But then I did some research.”

After taking a closer look at the Granite State, and Manchester, in particular, Mikolo felt he didn’t have a choice but to give the Queen City a chance.

“I envisioned myself living in New York City for the rest of my life,” he says. “But the rent was expensive, the apartments and homes were not as big, so I thought I’d come to New Hampshire for six months, maybe find a better job with better pay, save a little bit of money and then go wherever I want. I didn’t have a family, so I figured I’d give it a shot. That was my plan: six months. Now it’s been six years.”

What has been the most rewarding part of your professional career in Manchester?

“I knew this when I first arrived that if you work hard, you can reap the benefits. But the most rewarding thing is knowing I’m contributing to something bigger than myself. I’m not just working for a paycheck. I’m making my community better.”

“As a new American, arriving in Manchester in 2013, I’ve been welcomed as a part of the community. I feel like a person who was born here. The work I’m doing in the community is

Arnold Mikolo MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 13

“Manchester is

not going unseen. Somebody is seeing it, and it’s being rewarded in so many ways.”

pretty incredible.

What do you like best about Manchester?

“It’s small enough so that you run into the same people over and over again. You’ll see someone today and then see that same person after two years. People change jobs or where they live, but you end up running into them again. Everyone knows everyone, and as a young professional, that can help your network grow. It can help with job opportunities and professional growth. You have access to people like the mayor, the CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, and in bigger cities that’s not the case.”

What do you like to do when you’re not working?

“I like to unwind, work out, go rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, socializing. And that’s a big part of it. I’m more of an introvert, so living here allows me to go out and make new friends and connections. Once in a while I’ll get out of New Hampshire and explore Canada or head south. I enjoy being active and exploring new places.”

What would you tell other young professionals about Manchester?

“Definitely give it some serious thought. It’s not as big as other metropolitan cities, but business and civic leaders are becoming aware of what they need to do to attract more young professionals. They’re doing their best to make it a more welcoming place for all young professionals from all different backgrounds.

I don’t just mean race, but different religions, genders — all those things that make a place more attractive.”

There are such great job opportunities and, I think, nine colleges in the city.”

Julia Whitney

Julia Whitney, 27, is the marketing and retention specialist at the Economic Development Office and is Chair of the Manchester Young Professionals Network Advisory Council.

Whitney grew up in Hudson, attended Suffolk University in Boston (“I lived all four years, right downtown,” she says) and then took part in a political leadership program in Washington D.C. “I’ve always been proud to be from New Hampshire,” Whitney says, “My parents owned a small business in Manchester, so I graduated and came back. I had a taste of city life in Boston and in D.C., and I was ready to try a new city. I had the opportunity to work on a U.S. Senate campaign and I traveled from Coos County all the way down to the southern part of the state, and I fell back in love with New Hampshire.”

What keeps you in Manchester?

“It’s the people. We have such an engaged community. Obviously, the Young Professionals Network is super engaged, but there are so many community groups and opportunities for arts and culture. There’s so much pride in our city about the betterment of Manchester. I really enjoy singing its praises.”

What do you like best about Manchester?

“I’m known to go out to eat a lot. We have many diverse restaurants, especially downtown — my favorites are either Campo Enoteca or The Birch on Elm. I live and work downtown, so I’m always on Elm Street. Every Saturday morning I’m downtown getting a donut or an iced tea at Café la Reine. I love exploring the city. I’m also a runner, so I’ll run on the rail trail for miles. I think one of the best things about Manchester is our vicinity to everything — the mountains,

the ocean, the ability to take day trips around the region.

“There’s a better sense of community here. I feel, especially living in the downtown area, the ability to walk to work, get a coffee, get dinner, is important. Then there’s the public art — I can see the mural behind the Palace Theatre, the artistically painted utility boxes — and now that sense of community is expanding further outside the downtown district.”

What motivates you to give back to the community?

“What our city deserves is for its young professionals to be engaged and involved. We have so many great amenities and opportunities, the least I can do is take everything I’ve learned and the friends I’ve made through the young professional community and help strengthen the city by being a liaison to other young professionals in the area.”

What would your message be to other young professionals considering a move to Manchester?

“Manchester is pretty incredible. There are such great job opportunities and, I think, nine colleges in the city. There are wonderful shops and restaurants and brand new apartments.

Manchester gives you the opportunity to grow professionally as well as personally. There are many organizations you can volunteer for.

“It’s a cool feeling to walk down the street and see someone you know on almost every block — whether it’s from your professional career or personally. You don’t have that in a bigger city.”

14 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

What would you tell other young professionals about Manchester?

“This is a really cool place to live where you can feel a good sense of community. You can still do big things on your own and yet be a part of something else. You may see negative things on the news — about the opioid epidemic and issues like that — but there are an incredible amount of people who have a desire to help.

They truly love this city, and they’re not going anywhere.

“And while there may be an aging population in New Hampshire, it’s great to see people coming to Manchester and staying here. My husband grew up here and went to Manchester public schools. But even if you haven’t grown up here, it’s easy to feel a sense of community when you see what’s going on.”

Erica Brooks

Erica Brooks, 31, is a community organizing manager at NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire. Born in Brooklyn, New York, her road to the Queen City, at first, was taken somewhat reluctantly.

“My parents are pastors and we were in upstate New York,” Brooks says. “We moved here to take over a small church. I wanted to stay in New York. I had no desire to move to Manchester.”

That is, until she got here.

“At first it was tough to get to know people,” she says. “Then I started volunteering at an organization called Roca Kidz Club, and that really helped me to build relationships. You get a really good sense of community once you’re here and get integrated. There are a lot of people with a desire to help and be part of something. For me, that’s when I knew I wanted to stay.”

What keeps you here in Manchester?

“Manchester does have a bit of a city feel, but it’s still got a really good small town feel at the same time. Everyone knows each other. You can make one connection and then get to know 50 people. Also, we’re close to the beach, which is really beautiful. It sounds cliché, but I really do appreciate that about Manchester.”

What do you like to do in your free time?

“I volunteer. We do a lot of fun things with the Roca Kidz Club and I like to kayak from a little country-esque spot on the Merrimack River in Hooksett. I love kayaking or canoeing down the Merrimack from that point. We also bike a lot. I also love to travel — it’s a big piece of why I plan to stay in human services. It’s typically all I talk about.” www.manchester-chamber.org

Hillary Rankins, 33, and Paul Gerber, 30, are a married couple — both Greater Manchester area business owners — who recently chose to put down permanent roots by purchasing a home in the city’s North End. Rankins is the owner of The Inside Scoop, a colorful, welcoming, year-round ice cream shop in Bedford that also offers coffee, breakfast and lunch items, and Gerber owns Luxint — a technology integration company that provides custom home theater design, audio, video, home surveillance, commercial automation and electronic enhancements, among other hightech modifications.

The two went to high school together and then began their professional lives. Rankins opened The Inside Scoop seven years ago while Gerber started his business out west.

“Hill had her ice cream shop and lived in downtown Manchester in the Millyard,” Gerber says. “I was in Arizona where I started my business. We reconnected and I moved back across country and we both lived in the Millyard for two-and-ahalf years or so.”

What has been the most rewarding part of your professional career in the Manchester area?

Gerber: “Meeting people and forging relationships with clients. We’ve become friends with many clients — we go out to dinner with them, we see them out.”

Rankins: “The most rewarding thing for me is also forming relationships with customers. My favorite thing is watching customers come in, whether they’re a little kid or a sports team after a game, and to see them so excited for an ice cream cone. The Inside Scoop is a really happy place and I’m lucky to be surrounded by those people every day.”

How would you describe the environment for young business owners in the Greater Manchester area?

Gerber: “It’s great. We didn’t want to leave, which is why we purchased a home here.

Hill and I both discussed moving out of state, but then we thought, ‘why move away?’ We decided to look for a bigger place in Manchester’s North End or close to downtown. Being with young professionals and young people makes it easier to network and share ideas.”

What would you tell other young professionals about Manchester?

Gerber: “I would say that Manchester is still up-and-coming and rejuvenating. We both remember driving by Manchester on the way to the airport and seeing the mill buildings with the broken windows, all spray painted and empty. Now it’s filled by UNH Manchester, Texas Instruments and similar big companies.

It’s on the forefront of bettering the city — both small and large businesses. Everybody we know in Manchester and Bedford supports smaller businesses. They’re very supportive of small businesses…”

Rankins: “…And we love that.” n

Paul Gerber and Hillary Rankins MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 15

HaPiness is having a partner along for the ride Harvard Pilgrim is proud to support the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.

harvardpilgrim.org

GOOD, LOCAL BUSINESSES CREATE GOOD, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. That is why Citizens Bank is pleased to support the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Thank you for all that you do for the Greater Manchester business community.

Member FDIC. Citizens Bank is a brand name of Citizens Bank, N.A. and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania. 932156

16 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Manchester in a Day Manchester Visitor & Information Center If you’re traveling to Manchester and would like an itinerary based around you and your interests, contact the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce by calling (603) 792-4100 or visit the Chamber at its streetlevel location in the Opera Block of vibrant downtown Manchester at 54 Hanover Street. You can also stop by the Manchester Visitor and Information Center on the corner of Elm and Merrimack streets in Veterans Park.

The center is staffed by Granite State Ambassadors, volunteers who are trained as information specialists and can answer questions or chat with you about your visit! For information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, visit www.manchester-chamber.org

Currier Museum of Art

For the Art Lover Begin your day at the Currier Museum of Art and view internationally known artists such as Picasso, Monet and O’Keefe. Take the Currier tour bus over to the Zimmerman House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Enjoy lunch at Ignite Bar & Grille and walk through the campus of the New Hampshire Institute of Art. Spend some time at the Roger Williams Gallery. Take the afternoon to stroll through Art 3 Gallery. Get your hands dirty by joining a community art class at Studio 550 or AR workshop. Enjoy dinner at the Hanover Street Chophouse. Spend the evening experiencing a show at the historic Palace Theatre.

A Day with the Kids Begin your day at the SEE Science Center where visitors of all ages have fun with the nearly 100 interactive exhibits and the largest permanent LEGO installation at mini-figure scale in the world. For lunch, there are plenty of kidfriendly options, including Mr. Mac’s or Portland Pie Company. Plus, don’t forget Ben & Jerry’s for dessert! In the afternoon, visit the Amoskeag Fishways Learning Center for interactive exhibits about the Merrimack River. In the evening, have a casual dinner at Piccola Italia Ristorante and take in a Manchester Monarchs hockey game or watch the New Hampshire Fisher Cats baseball team and their crazy mascot, Fungo, play their hearts out.

The Hampshire New Hampshire New FisherFisher Cats Cats

For the History Buff Begin your day with coffee or breakfast at Waterwork’s Café in Manchester’s historic Millyard. Take a stroll along the Riverwalk, which runs beside the Merrimack River. Visit the Millyard Museum to learn the story of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company. Enjoy lunch at Manchester’s historic 24-hour Red Arrow Diner on Lowell Street. In the afternoon, walk the Valley Street Cemetery where some of the city’s first politicians, engineers, musicians, mayors, two New Hampshire governors and many veterans of the Civil and Revolutionary wars are buried. Walk north on Elm Street and admire grand homes once owned by wealthy mill owners. Explore the West Side and visit the birthplace of America’s Credit Union Movement at the American Credit Union Museum. For dinner, enjoy the food and atmosphere of Cotton, 900 Degrees or Fratello’s Italian Grille. All are located in historic mill buildings. www.manchester-chamber.org

Millyard Museum

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 17

Things to Do You’ll find a host of things to do in Manchester from museums and cultural events to outdoor activities and plenty of family fun. Here are just a few ideas. For more ideas and information on local events and area attractions, visit the Manchester Visitor & Information Center located in the heart of downtown Manchester on the AR Workshop Manchester, a boutique DIY studio

corner of Elm and Merrimack Streets.

FAMILY FUN Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center 6 Fletcher Street, Manchester (603) 626-3474, www.amoskeagfishways.org Located along the banks of the Merrimack River, the center allows visitors to view live turtles, frogs and salmon, play a salmon migration game, generate electricity and more.

Candia Springs Adventure Park

New Hampshire Audubon Center 84 Silk Farm Road, Concord (603) 224-9909, www.nhaudubon.org New Hampshire Audubon, a nonprofit statewide membership organization, is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and habitat throughout the state. NHA offers programs in wildlife conservation, land protection, environmental policy and environmental education.

SEE Science Center (ad on pg. 19)

446 Raymond Road, Candia (603) 587-2093, www.candiasprings.com In addition to four water slides and a small pool, Candia Springs offers an adventure challenge course with different obstacles, as well as ziplines and an off-road tour.

200 Bedford Street, Manchester (603) 669-0400, www.see-sciencecenter.org Discover the fun of science exploration through more than 75 interactive exhibits on two floors. See the LEGO Millyard Project, a permanent representation of Manchester’s Millyard circa 1900 built with approximately three million LEGO bricks!

Community Bingo Center

Spare Time Manchester

1050 Holt Avenue, #9, Manchester (603) 625-2345, www.communitybingo.org Community Bingo Center is New England’s premier state-of-the-art bingo facility open seven days a week. Twice on Sundays! Their mission consists of fundraising for local charities and nonprofit organizations.

Intown Manchester Management 1000 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 645-6285, www.intownmanchester.com Intown Manchester works with the city of Manchester to increase downtown’s competitiveness and to affirm Manchester’s position as an economic leader in New England. Along with managing outdoor maintenance and beautification, they host annual events that are all family friendly, including but not limited to: Eats Week, The TD Bank Summer Fest, The Taste of Downtown Manchester, Manchester Zombie Walk, The Downtown Holiday Market and the Manchester Christmas Parade. Contact Intown when you arrive in town and you’ll receive an entire list of what is going on in Manchester.

216 Maple Street, Manchester (603) 625-9656, www.sparetimeentertainment.com Spare Time Manchester (formerly Stadium Ten Pin) is one of New Hampshire’s premier bowling centers.

The center features a state of the art scoring system complete with LCD screens, TVs, and an incredible light and sound system that will blow you away.

They are the only place around that you can party and hear a pin drop!

Water Country 2300 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth (603) 427-1111, www.watercountry.com Water Country is New England’s largest, cleanest, safest and friendliest water park located in Portsmouth. With thrilling rides that get the heart pounding, to attractions perfect for the little ones, they’ve got fun covered!

MUSEUMS & CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS America’s Credit Union Museum 418-420 Notre Dame Avenue, Manchester (603) 629-1553, www.acumuseum.org

Visit the birthplace of America’s Credit Union Movement and find out what it was like to live in America during the Great Depression. The museum tells the human side of the credit union story.

Franco-American Centre 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Davison Hall, Manchester (603) 641-7114, www.facnh.com This nonprofit cultural organization preserves the rich heritage of the French communities in Manchester through exhibits and a variety of cultural programs.

Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum (ad on pg. 69) 200 Bedford Street, Manchester (603) 622-7531, www.manchesterhistoric.org The Millyard Museum offers visitors a unique view of Manchester’s history, from Native Americans who settled on the Amoskeag Falls to the employees of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company to today’s businesses and residents.

New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society & Aviation Museum of NH 27 Navigator Road, Londonderry (603) 669-4820, www.nhahs.org The New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society’s mission is to preserve the history of aviation in New Hampshire by collecting aviation-related information and artifacts of the past, present and future.

New Hampshire Institute of Art Campus Galleries French Building Gallery 148 Concord Street, Manchester Amherst Street Gallery 77 Amherst Street, Manchester Vault Gallery 156 Hanover Street, Manchester (603) 623-0313, www.nhia.edu The New Hampshire Institute of Art operates three gallery spaces located on campus that exhibit student, professional and community works throughout the year.

18 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester (603) 222-4100, www.nhiop.org Located on the campus of Saint Anselm College, the Institute is housed in a 20,000-square-foot facility that contains an auditorium, television studio, research center, classrooms, seminar rooms, academic offices, a computer lab, the Common Ground Café and the NH Political Library.

Zimmerman House by Frank Lloyd Wright 201 Myrtle Way, Manchester (603) 669-6144, www.currier.org The Zimmerman House was designed in 1950 by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and is owned by the Currier Museum of Art. It is the only Wright house open to the public in New England.

Reservations can be made by calling the Currier Museum.

ART STUDIOS & GALLERIES Art 3 Gallery (ad on pg. 21) 44 West Brook Street, Manchester (603) 668-6650, www.art3gallery.com Art 3 Gallery is a premier New England retail fine art gallery offering custom framing and corporate and residential art consulting services. Located in a restored townhouse in the historic Millyard district of Manchester, the gallery includes one of

www.manchester-chamber.org

the largest collections of art by New Hampshire, New England, national and international artists.

Currier Museum of Art 150 Ash Street, Manchester (603) 669-6144, www.currier.org The Currier Museum of Art is an internationally renowned art museum located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The Currier features European and American paintings, decorative arts, photographs and sculpture, including works by Picasso, Monet, O’Keeffe, Wyeth and LeWitt with exhibitions, tours and programs year-round.

Jupiter Hall, LLC (603) 289-4661, www.jupiterhallnh.com

Studio 550 Art Center 550 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 232-5597, www.550arts.com Studio 550 offers classes for kids and adults in clay, glass and movement. Studio 550 also offers studio space with private lessons, a mobile clay class that brings a lesson to you, a gallery filled with art you can use, a national artist-in-residence program, rental function hall space and a dynamic arts community.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Derryfield Country Club (ad on pg. 32) 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester

(603) 669-0235, www.derryfieldgolf.com Derryfield Country Club is an 18-hole regulation public golf course located in the heart of Manchester. Established in 1932, Derryfield is one of only three municipally owned golf courses in the state of New Hampshire.

Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club (ad on pg. 19)

1 Lake Winnipesaukee Drive, New Durham (603) 569-3055, www.lwgcnh.com A private, 18-hole Clive Clark championship course that offers the golf experience of a lifetime. A stunning 700 mountain acres shelter almost 7,000 yards of magic.

Manchester Country Club 180 South River Road, Bedford (603) 624-4096, www.manchestercountryclub.com Originally designed by Donald Ross and built in 1923, the course at Manchester Country Club has received high praise from Golf Digest magazine as one of the finest courses in New Hampshire. Finely manicured and tree-lined fairways, pure and undulated greens, and distinctive natural elements make for picturesque views throughout the course.

M/S Mount Washington Cruises 211 Lakeside Avenue, Wiers Beach (603) 366-5531, www.cruisenh.com The M/S Mount Washington is an excursion ship sailing on Lake Winnipesaukee that offers narrated scenic cruises and dinner dance cruises from early

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 19

May through October. During the summer season, dinner dance and theme cruises are a nightly event.

There are also discovery cruises and family days.

New Hampshire Motor Speedway 1122 Route 106N, Loudon (603) 783-4744, www.nhms.com Located on approximately 1,200 acres, the multi-use complex is the largest sports facility in New England and features a 1.058-mile oval speedway, with a total capacity for 105,491 spectators and a 1.6-mile road course.

McIntyre Ski Area 50 Chalet Way, Manchester (603) 622-6159, www.mcintyreskiarea.com McIntyre Ski Area is southern New Hampshire’s winter playground! Thousands of children and adults have enjoyed skiing and snowboarding at McIntyre since the chairlift began turning in 1971. The school opened up 7 years later, and they’ve been your learnto-ski/ride mountain ever since.

Ski 93 Trips

The last of Manchester’s historic downtown theatres, the Palace has earned a reputation as the city’s premier performing arts institution, offering a wide variety of theatre, dance and music.

SNHU Arena (ad on pg. 72) 555 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 644-5000, www.snhuarena.com SNHU Arena, New Hampshire’s premier sports and entertainment facility, is conveniently located in Manchester, halfway between Boston, Massachusetts and Portland, Maine. The arena is home to Monarchs Hockey and various other concerts, sporting events and shows.

SPORTS TEAMS New Hampshire Senior Games, Inc. (603) 860-8033, www.nhseniorgames.org NH Senior Games gives adults the opportunity to compete with peers in a variety of activities and more importantly, to enhance their fitness, health and quality of life.

PO Box 382, Raymond (603) 665-9650, www.ski93trips.com Ski 93 Trips offers ski trips to colleges, high schools, middle schools, adult ski clubs and corporate groups.

Our main ski destinations include New England, Canada, the western United States and Europe.

Manchester Monarchs Hockey Club

Stonebridge Country Club

(603) 641-2005, www.nhfishercats.com A Double-A baseball team and affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, the NH Fisher Cats play their home games at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester.

161 Gorham Pond Road, Goffstown (603) 497-8633, www.golfstonebridgecc.com A highly-acclaimed golf course with spectacular 360 degree views of the New Hampshire countryside, Stonebridge has been awarded a Four Star Rating by Golf Digest in its “Places to Play” ranking.

Thrive Outdoors NH 200 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 625-6600, www.thriveoutdoorsnh.com A leadership, stress management & life navigation organization that uses wilderness survival and nature as its primary tools. Provides students and participants the opportunity to unplug and reconnect and teach real world leadership, team building, positive mindset, stress reducing, coping and self-worth realization skills.

Performing arts The Majestic Theatre 880 Page Street, Manchester (603) 669-7469, www.majestictheatre.net Since 1990 The Majestic Theatre has been producing and presenting theatre for and by the community in Manchester. The Majestic produces more shows than any other community theatre in the state, drawing crowds from all of southern New Hampshire and beyond.

Palace Theatre (ad on pg. 20) 80 Hanover Street, Manchester (603) 668-5588, www.palacetheatre.org

(603) 626-7825, www.manchestermonarchs.com A member of the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) and affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, the Monarchs play their home games at the SNHU-SMG Arena.

New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Seacoast United Soccer Club (603) 926-8444, www.seacoastunited.org Seacoast United is dedicated to providing athletic opportunities to youths and adults in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts.

Special Olympics New Hampshire (603) 624-1250, www.sonh.org A sports organization promoting true competition in 21 sports during four seasons, Special Olympics New Hampshire believes that sports can teach us all important lessons.

SALONS & SPAS H2O Salon Spa (603) 641-3050, www.H2OSalonSpa.com

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa (603) 668-3333, www.handandstone.com

Michael’s School of Hair Design & Esthetics - Paul Mitchell Partner School (603) 668-4300, www.bedford.paulmitchell.edu

Simply Seated Massage (603) 620-0148, www.simplyseatedmassage.com

20 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

SHOPPING A Market (603) 661-8941, www.myamarket.com

Baron’s Major Brands Appliances (603) 623-0130, www.baronsmajorbrands.com

Bellman Jewelers (603) 625-4653, www.bellmans.com

Bookery Manchester (603) 836-6600 www.bookerymht.com

Central Paper Products Co., Inc. (603) 624-4064, www.centralpaper.com

Crown Trophy (603) 645-1022, www.crowntrophy.com

Cyr Kitchen and Bath Home Design Center (603) 518-5507, www.cyrkitchen.com

Dancing Lion Chocolate (603) 625-4043, www.dancinglion.us

Day’s Jewelers (603) 641-8232, www.daysjewelers.com

George’s Apparel, Inc. (603) 622-5441, www.georgesapparel.com

Goedecke Decorating Center (603) 472-5221, www.goedeckedecorating.com

Goodale’s Bike Shop, Inc. (603) 644-2111, www.goodalesbikeshop.com

Granite State Candy Shoppe (ad on pg. 29) (603) 218-3885, www.granitestatecandyshoppe.com

Harris Trophy & Copy Center (ad on pg. 61)

Providing Exceptional Legal Services for over 100 years

(603) 669-3984, www.harristrophy.com

Hunt’s Photo and Video (603) 606-3322, www.huntsphoto.com

Jacques Flower Shop (603) 625-5155, www.jacquesflowers.com

Joseph Charles Men’s Wear (561) 213-7164, www.josephcharlesmenswear.com

LaBelle Winery (603) 672-9898, www.labellewinerynh.com

LaBelle Portsmouth

McLane.com New Hampshire: Manchester | Concord | Portsmouth Massachusetts: Woburn | Boston

(603) 319-8035, www.labellewinerynh.com

The Mall of New Hampshire (603) 669-0434 www.shopsimon.com/newhampshire

Millennium Running (603) 472-7867, www.millenniumrunning.com www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 21

Pop of Color (603) 624-5999, www.popofcolornh.com

Portland Mattress Makers (207) 772-2276; www.portlandmattressmakers.com

Runner’s Alley (603) 606-6949, www.runnersalley.com

Sleep Number (603) 629-9347, www.sleepnumber.com

True Value Company (603) 669-2221, www.truevalue.com

INDEPENDENCE TRANSFORMED

Uniquely Couture Bridal (603) 637-2037, www.uniquelycouturebridal.com

Don’t miss your chance to discover the exciting transformation of Birch Hill, where active adults

Van Otis Chocolates, LLC (ad on pg. 4) (603) 627-1611, www.vanotis.com

Whole Foods

lifestyle and new homes await you minutes from downtown Manchester.

(603) 218-1900, www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Wine’ing Butcher (603) 488-5519, www.thewineingbutcher.com

With Heart & Hand Unique Gifts (603) 625-8100, www.withheartandhand.com

A RiverWoods Group Affiliate

Please visit birchhillrc.org

Social Amenities AR Workshop 875 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 573-9662, www.arworkshop.com/manchester A boutique DIY studio that offers hands-on classes for creating custom and charming home décor from raw materials. AR workshop will help you take your home décor to the next level and have fun while creating it!

Boards and Brews 941 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 785-9721, www.boardsandbrewsnh.com NH’s first board game café. Come play your favorite games, learn new ones, and meet great people all while enjoying delicious food, coffee, beer and cocktails.

Art sho

w house

FALL/W

• simple , elegAn

meAls • An AwArd

-winning

2018

fArmhous

.com

THE PUBLICATIONS OF e

SHIRE MAGA E ZINE BRID

A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF YANKEE PUBLISHING INC.

FALL /WIN ES

2018

REAL WED DING S

BY MICHAEL KITCH

LOCAL FOOD GIFTS

While the NH Department of Transportation regularly keeps track of the condition of both state and municipal bridges, there is no corresponding central database that catalogs the condition of city streets and town roads.

However, the process of compiling the data has begun.

Chris Dowd, who manages the Statewide Asset Data Exchange System at the Technology Transfer Center at the University of New Hampshire — better known as T2 — said that the process of building a database gathered momentum with a pilot project 2016, and now 20 municipalities undertaken in are participating. He said that each year the regional planning commissions enlist other municipalities in the process, which he acknowledged would INFRASTRUCTURE, PAGE 19

INTER

Food and Drink Books and CDs and More

nhmagazine.com Several years ago, writing in NH Town & City magazine, published by the New Hampshire Municipal Association, staff attorney Paul Sanderson asked of the condition of municipal roads and bridges, “How Bad Is It?” And anan swered that “there is no single or convenient location where information about these issues is compiled.”

HAIR STYL

Page 64

Fill your holiday list with local delights

24 Bridge Street, Manchester (603) 518-5770, www.electricavearcade.com A vibrant arcade bar that offers a range of old school arcade and pinball games! Family-owned, all ages welcome, food and beverages available. Check out Manchester’s first arcade bar! www.manchvegasbrewbus.com A craft brewery tour bus servicing the Greater Manchester NH area. Private and custom tours available!

$4.95 FALL/W

YOUR GUIDE TO GRACIOUS GIFTS

Electric Avenue Arcade

ManchVegas Brew Bus

LATEST LOOKS G WEDDIN LES TY HAIRS REAL NH GS DIN ED W 181 ION RECEPT SITES

WED DING

and 19 other happening folks who comprise our 2018 IT LIST

S

ERNEST THOMPSON

LOOK

Meet “On Golden Pond” author

CHRISTMAS DÉCOR

This time, I would know what the heck I was getBlood in my urine. ting into and how much it would cost me.

That’s what I saw on Sept. 15 while inside the It took a month to find portable toilet in Warner out that, in order to save at a rest stop some 65 thousands of dollars, I had to put off a medical miles into my 77-mile ride to raise money for the procedure until next year, thus risking Concord Hospital Trust landing in to help cancer patients. an emergency room, which It was not the first time could cost my urine was red on a the health system more than I long bicycle ride, but this time I would not panic. was trying to save myself.

This time, I would not walk blindly into the ConBut that’s the trade-off cord Hospital emergency paBob Sanders’ room for no good rea- tients now have to make in son and exit with a bill Pedaling for Payson ride that I was still paying off.

TRANSPARENCY, PAGE 20 to

Initiative building database of municipal infrastructure

YA N K E E D I S H E S

02

Photo by Allegra Boverman

A tale of healthcare transparency parentingnh.com the actual cost of a medical procedure

The confusing journey to find

BY BOB SANDERS

PAGE 15

New effort seeks to track condition of all NH roads

LATE ST

4

.com

Manchester Proud initiative seeks to transfor m the city’s public schools PAGE 10

Page 76

GE VIBE

zi n e

2018 IT LIST

Maga

74470 22772

PAGE 12

Snow’s on the way, but white stuff looks great inside as well

A VINTA

0

NHH ome

Is your business prepared for a shark attack?

The state of New Hampshire’s manufacturing sector

Page 84

vib vintage with a

WITH

gn

PAGE 39

$4.95

NEARLY LOST NH RECIPES A MATTHEW MEAD CHRISTMAS

Nothing is more comforting than these traditional dishes

A Chic Barn ing Wedd e

WED DING

desi

N E W H A M P S H I R E M AG A Z I N E D ECEMBER 2018

red

Q&A: NH Women’s Bar President Christina Ferrari

BARN A CHIC

insp i

FEATURED INTERVIEW

nhhomemagazine.com

bridenh.com

nhbr.com

raise funds for Concord Hospital Trust landed him in the hospital’s emergency room.

(Photo by James Wang)

H O L I D AY C A L E N D A R

22 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org December 2018 $4.99

nhmagazine.com

1 2

6

02648 78092

6

Live Free.

|

ONLINE @ NHBR.COM

Pride of place

IDEAS

y 20 19

ctic Bl cr rEA EAt EA Es A UniqU En d E stylE

INSPI RING

ruar

NOVEMBER 9 - 22, 2018 VOL. 40 • NO. 24 • $1.75

100+

/feb

red d e s ig n

An EcllE

TER 2018

janu ary

To subscribe or advertise, call 603.624.1442

inspi

January/February 2019

INTER

bridenh

t winter

NEW HAMP

NEW HAM PSH IRE HOM E

A BeAux-

Yep, that’s Golden Pond (Squam Lake) and the same dock where Chelsea (Jane Fonda) once took the plunge and reconciled with Norman (Henry Fonda).

Café la Reine owner Alexandra Horton whips up a drink in her Elm Street shop.

(Photos by John W. Hession) 24 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Café Culture Elm Street’s Cafés Build Sense of Community, Belonging

By Bill Burke

I

t’s a little after dark on a Friday night and at one end of Café la Reine, Big Red is hissing up a storm.

At the other end, just inside the door, Alli Seney is strumming her ukulele and providing a harmonious counterpoint to the café’s renowned, well-loved, but soon-to-be replaced bright red espresso machine.

Seney, host of Java Jams with Alli Beaudry, is serenading a full house at the Elm Street café, as she does once a month. Soon after, a fingerstyle acoustic guitarist takes the stage while a third musician arrives and stakes his spot on the growing list of the evening’s performers.

“It’s a family,” Seney says of the group of Java Jams artists and attendees. “It’s great, and everyone is different. It’s an open door and whoever walks in is welcomed with open arms.

We’re always excited to hear them create.”

“It’s a family,” Seney says of the group of Java Jams artists and attendees. “It’s great, and everyone is different. It’s an open door and whoever walks in is welcomed with open arms. We’re always excited to hear them create.”

Alton Seney captures the audience at Java Jams with Alli Beaudry.

www.manchester-chamber.org

The community of musicians (and caffeine enthusiasts, book lovers and board game addicts, among others) is one of many that have sprung up in and around the city’s downtown thanks to an influx of students, residents and visitors who have discovered a rejuvenated city center.

Cafes naturally lend themselves to building community, and a stroll down Elm Street reveals a diverse, vibrant café culture that has helped transform the area into a bustling, energetic space with an easy familiarity.

Java Jams began with the opening of Café la Reine in 2013 when Seney walked into the then newly-opened shop to talk music with owner Alexandra Horton — who was just beginning to fulfill the dream of owning her own café. When Horton graduated from Saint Anselm College, just across the river, she knew she wanted to open her own business. It was just a matter of what and where. A love of coffee and a fascination with cafes made the ‘what’ an easy answer. It was the ‘where’ that posed a bit of a challenge.

“I started searching the downtown area,” Horton says. “I was looking on Elm Street up to Chestnut and down in the Millyard a little bit.

But then I kind of honed-in my search on just a few blocks. I really wanted to be in this block, right across from City Hall. It’s pretty centrally located. I just waited for the right size space to come up and it did. The first day it went up online I came to see it and I said ‘I want to rent this right now.’”

Studying communities and even café culture at Saint Anselm sparked the idea for the former Windham resident. When she found the 1,000-square-foot space in October of 2012 and signed a lease three months later, the vision began to take shape in the form of a store front along Manchester’s main thoroughfare.

“I envisioned a café similar to this — small tables, closer together,” Horton says. “I want people to sit together and get to know each MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 25

Above: Alli Seney, her ukulele and a song help to fill Café la Reine on a recent Thursday night. Right: Keating Tufts, co-owner of Boards and Brews, spends a few minutes behind the bar. (Photos by John W. Hession)

other. I wanted it to have that warm, cozy feel.”

Add a little caffeine and some fresh, organic fare and that feel started to take shape. Café la Reine gets its coffee from Blue Fire Coffee Roasters and some of its baked goods from The Good Loaf in Milford and Dutch Epicure in Amherst. The café’s acai bowls are guest favorites, as are the all-natural meats, cheeses and fresh veggies Horton added to the menu two winters ago. But when you walk into a café, you expect great coffee.

“If you ask my customers what the specialty is, they’ll tell you it’s our iced coffee — it’s the No. 1 seller,” Horton says. “And now our cold brew, as well. I would hope our coffee is our specialty — it’s really, really awesome, highquality stuff.”

Particularly notable, especially for regulars, is the coffee hissing loudly from Big Red — the oversized, eye-catching espresso machine that dominates the counter near the back of the comfortable shop. Though well-loved, the machine is nearing the end of its days on Elm Street.

“It’s kind of sad because our beautiful Big Red has lasted us so many years,” Horton says, laughing. “But we’ll go with something a little more reliable since we’re busier now.”

Things have gotten busier, because residents and visitors alike have flocked to the area, according to business owners.

“It’s definitely changed for the better,” Horton says. “It’s so much more populated now. There

are more and more people working and living downtown. I love to see that. I love to see people moving downtown. I think Manchester has a lot to offer young professionals and people who are looking to downsize. People are moving into downtown apartments. I think it’s really gotten so much more saturated with people and I love that.”

Step outside onto Elm Street and find yourself literally on the doorstep of Dancing Lion Chocolate. Those in-the-know swear by owner Richard Tango-Lowy’s skills with sweet indulgences. Tango-Lowy graduated with honors from Ecole Chocolat in Vancouver, and earned Master Chocolatier designations from Ecole Du Grand Chocolat Valrhona in Tain L’Hermitage, France and Ecole Chocolat’s Master Chocolatier course in Tuscany.

While his work with chocolate is renowned, it’s what Tango-Lowy is doing with tea that’s turning heads. The Elm Street shop is becoming the top tea destination in the northeastern U.S. “I love tea, and what I realized is that other than in Montreal, it’s really hard to find good tea served in the appropriate way — Chinesestyle,” Tango-Lowy says.

The shop offers a range from casual, yet perfectly prepared and delicious teas, to intricate, experiential services. Tango-Lowy encourages anyone interested to carve out 3060 minutes for the visual, engaging service.

“It’s not something you rush through,” he

says. “You take your time with it. It’s a little ceremonial, very visual, and you get to enjoy teas in a way that’s it’s traditionally consumed.

It’s beautiful.”

Just a few doors down from both Café la Reine and Dancing Lion Chocolate, Keating Tufts is preparing for a busy night. Tufts is coowner of Boards and Brews — a board game café that has drawn a loyal, enthusiastic crowd of gamers since opening in April 2018.

“I grew up in Manchester and it always seemed to be lacking a place to do different things,” Tufts says while seated at one of the many large tables throughout the 3,000square-foot space. “I stumbled across a video of a board game café online and I thought it would be really cool if it worked in our city.”

Tufts, a Southern New Hampshire University graduate, began his professional career as a social worker. During that three-year period, he began working with people with varying

26 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

disabilities. He found that board games were a rewarding and valuable tool for communicating with his clients.

“I said, ‘pick a game, we’ll go buy it and play it,’” Tufts says. “And that’s how the whole thing started. We started with ‘King of Tokyo,’ we had a blast playing it, so I invited my friends over and we’d all play. I saw people with disabilities playing with people without disabilities — and everyone was on the same playing field with the same rules and having a good time.”

Tufts began collecting games, amassing more than 1,000 by the time Boards and Brews opened. During the first week of operation, a local game collector opted to move, leaving the young entrepreneur with an additional 500 games for the café.

“We have a little bit of everything,” Tufts says. “The library is organized into categories — classic, modern classic, word games, trivia games, party games, co-op games, casual games, strategy games and then the hardcore games.”

A packed room on a Friday night included groups of people leaning over games ranging from Catan, Clue and Dungeons and Dragons, among others. Sitting right in the front window, however, is a throwback from the 70’s that seems to catch almost everyone’s eye.

“That was one of our first guest requests,” Tufts says of the retro-looking toy featuring red and blue robots facing off. “I went out and got it and it’s been a crowd pleaser ever since.”

Guests pay $5 and are given access to the entire Boards and Brews game library — and as much time as they want to indulge in their favorites. The game fee is waived during lunch, and also if sitting along the long, hardwood bar while sipping a drink and people-watching is more your thing.

“We are a board game café, though,” Tufts says. “And we do encourage our guests to experience those games. We’ll have some that hang out for a couple hours and some that hang out all day.”

Who makes up the Boards and Brews community? According to Tufts — everyone.

“I built this place for the people who already live here,” he says. “We needed a space, so I was hoping that we could try to be part of the community. I want to create an atmosphere where people want to come and be part of that community and do something different.”

It’s many of these people that come to Seney’s open mic night at the café a few doors down, and it’s also those people — and visitors from around the region — who pile onto Seney’s Manchvegas Brew Bus to tour craft breweries in and around the city. Seney and www.manchester-chamber.org

her husband, Bill, own the 14 passenger transit cargo van, and provide a curated, entertaining trip through some of the area’s finest craft breweries.

The Manchvegas Brew Bus makes stops at a number of local breweries, including Great North Aleworks on Holt Avenue; Backyard Brewery on Mammoth Road, Candia Road Brewing Co. on Candia Road, Swift Current Brewing Co. and Stark Brewing Company on North Commercial Street, Ancient Fire Mead and Cider on South Willow Street, as well as destinations in Greater Manchester.

“There are all these beautiful hidden gems in our area that really are small businesses,” Seney says. “There are stories behind them and stories are created by incredible people who want to make our city a better, more beautiful place.”

The idea came to Seney in the middle of a particularly challenging drive from Boston to Manchester. A professional musician, Berklee College of Music graduate and teacher, she was rushing to get back to the Queen City for a 6 p.m. show. While the concept had come up previously, the stressful commute put it on the front-burner.

“You only live once, so you might as well take the leap and do it,” Seney says. “We had a pint, I said, ‘I have this idea — what do you think?’ He’s a craft beer lover and hosts trivia three nights a week, so we said, ‘cheers.’ He quit his job on Monday, we became an LLC on Tuesday and we bought the bus a week later and launched April 14, 2018. It’s been full steam ahead ever since.”

Tours start and end at the Backyard Brewery, where there’s plenty of parking.

Guests board the bus and are ushered around

the city by Alli or Bill Seney, and trips can include trivia, historical information and details about Manchester that surprise even longtime residents. Occasionally Alli Seney’s musical credentials will become the topic of conversation and requests start to fly. (“Sometimes I’ll bust out into song, other times I’m paying attention to the driving.”)

The tours have revealed another community that has formed — craft brew enthusiasts.

Seney describes the city’s brewing scene as “insane,” and that the groups who join them are provided a safe, responsible way to indulge their love of a white-hot industry.

“Our vision is to educate the community and show them how amazing this area is that we live in,” Seney says. “We don’t travel more than a 10-mile radius because we don’t need to. There’s so much to offer.”

Including an increasingly rare find: a thriving

The Manchvegas Brew Bus takes craft beer fans on tours of breweries in and around Greater Manchester, led by owners Alli and Bill Seney.

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 27

Above: A warm fire in a comfortable nook creates a welcoming atmosphere at Bookery Manchester, on Elm Street.

Right: Dancing Lion Chocolate, long known for its outstanding sweet offerings, is becoming a top tea destination in the northeast. From casual to ceremonial, the shop’s tea experiences are engaging, vibrant and utterly unique.

independent bookstore — though Bookery Manchester, created by owner Elizabeth Hitchcock and manager Elizabeth Cipriano — is much more than that.

“As we started to look at bookstores and what was happening in the bookstore scene, we knew we needed to look at the entire business as a whole to make sure we had things that would be very complimentary,” Hitchcock says while taking a breather in the shop’s large, airy community room. “As we looked at the model and different places, obviously Gibson’s [Bookstore, in Concord] has a cafe, and then we went to Book and Bar in Portsmouth and we started to see this concept where you could have beer, wine, prosecco, a café and also some light food that could help augment the business of the books.”

The shop, which opened in May, has already built a loyal community that reflects its clientele. According to the pair responsible for creating the look, feel and design of the shop, that is an artistic, edgy, tech-savvy group with a love of books. It’s grown into something that “far exceeds” the initial vision, allowing customers to get to know and work with artists, authors and craftsmen. The open, welcoming space — packed with a carefullycurated collection of books and anchored by a tempting café in the back, Bookery Manchester has become the fulfillment of a longtime vision.

“I certainly remember when I was a little kid, getting around grandma’s table at Thanksgiving,” Hitchcock says. “There’s such a familial feeling to spending time with each other around food, and I think almost everyone experiences that feeling when you’re communing and eating with someone. It helps us become even more of a deep-seated part of our community.”

Who, then, makes up the community?

“We see a number of things,” Hitchcock says. “We get a lot of people who are working [remotely] in here, and we get a lot of people here on dates. That’s a fun one — when you see a cute couple up in the front and you can kind of tell it’s a first date.”

A full calendar has also built loyalty among a group of regulars who feel at home in the store. Authors offer insight into their work, musicians set up just inside the front window looking out onto Elm Street to perform music on Thursdays, and a new speaker series will also begin this year.

“I feel like all these events bring people together,” Hitchcock says. “They may have disparate backgrounds, but they also have common interests, which is really pulling this community feeling together.” n

Café la Reine 915 Elm St. (603) 232-0332 cafelareine.com Boards & Brews 941 Elm St. (603) 785-9721 boardsandbrewsnh.com Bookery Manchester 844 Elm St. (603) 836-6600 bookerymht.com Dancing lion chocolate 917 Elm St. (603) 625-4043 dancinglion.us Manchvegas Brew Bus (603) 513-9628 manchvegasbrewbus.com

A Spirited Café Stop by Café la Reine and you may catch a glimpse of the supernatural.

According to Queen City storytellers, the space is haunted by a ghost who goes by the name of Avery. Ghost hunting site Hollowhill.com reports that Avery is a “gregarious, cheerful ghost who wants attention now and then.”

“We’re not really sure,” Owner Alexandra Horton says of the local legend. “But he’s been known to knock things over and knock stuff off the shelves and pictures off the walls.”

Is he a welcome visitor?

“I’m sure my staff in the morning or late at night would say ”no,” she says. “But that’s probably when you hear creepy things. They’ve heard footsteps coming down the hall—and yet no one is there.”

The advice given by Hollowhill.com?

“Quietly say “hello” to him if you feel that he’s nearby.”

28 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Manchester Advantage half page horizontal 7.5” wide x 4.875” high

19 rewarding years!

FOOD • COCKTAILS

Still got it after

Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.

Mae West

The place the New York Times calls “hip”. One of the top ten neighborhood restaurants in the Northeast - Bon Appetit Magazine. One of New England’s Not-To-Be Missed Restaurants and Best Martinis in New England - Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide To New England. Best Martinis in New Hampshire year after year - New Hampshire Magazine. A Hip, Urban Bistro with a Selection of Great Food…5 Stars - Nashua Telegraph.

Historic Millyard District at 75 Arms Street, Manchester, NH • Lunch: Monday through Friday • Dinner: Nightly at 5pm 6 0 3 . 6 2 2 . 5 4 8 8 Owners/Operators Peaches and Jeffrey Paige w w w . c o t t o n f o o d . c o m www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 29

Dining Out The Greater Manchester region has been called the hottest dining destination north of Boston. With something to satisfy any appetite, the city offers assorted dining options, from elegant ambience to 24hour diners, family-style meals to foreign delicacies. A wide range of restaurants offer an eclectic mix of good food at affordable prices and pricier meals for those special occasions.

restaurants 110 Grill 875 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 836-1150, www.110grill.com

Airport Diner/The Common Man 2280 Brown Avenue, Manchester (603) 623-5040, www.thecman.com

Bayona Cafe 670 North Commercial Street, Lower Level, Manchester (603) 782-3450, www.bayonacafe.com

Belmont Hall & Restaurant 718 Grove Street, Manchester (603) 625-8540, www.belmonthall.net

The Crown Tavern

The Current Kitchen and Bar

Ignite Bar & Grille (ad on pg. 31)

(603) 625-1000 www.manchesterdowntown.doubletree byhilton.com

100 Hanover Street, Manchester (603) 644-0064, www.hookedonignite.com

Cotton (ad on pg. 29)

345 Route 101, Amherst (603) 672-9898, www.labellewinerynh.com

75 Arms Street, Manchester (603) 622-5488, www.cottonfood.com

The Crown Tavern (ad on inside back cover) 99 Hanover Street, Manchester (603) 218-3132, www.thecrownonhanover.com

LaBelle Winery

Midtown Café 814 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 935-5401, www.midtowncafenh.com

Mint Bistro

Derryfield Restaurant and Lounge (ad on pg. 32)

1105 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 625-6468, www.mintbistronh.com

625 Mammoth Road, Manchester (603) 623-2880, www.thederryfield.com

Mr. Mac’s

Fratello’s Italian Grille

497 Hooksett Road, Manchester (603) 606-1760, www.mr-macs.com

Bonfire Restaurant & Country Bar/ Torched Pizza

155 Dow Street, Manchester (603) 624-2022, www.fratellos.com

950 Elm Street, Manchester (877) 653-7678 , www.bonfire.country, www.torched.pizza

The Friendly Toast 4 Main Street, Bedford www.thefriendlytoast.com

50 Dow Street, Manchester, (603) 641-0900 24 Calef Hwy, Epping, (603) 734-2809 www.900degrees.com

City Sports Grille, Spare Time Family Fun Center

900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria (ad on pg. 32)

The Gyro Spot

Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub

216 Maple Street, Manchester (603) 625-9656, www.sparetimeentertainment.com/manchester

1073 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 218-3869 www.thegyrospot.com

1685 South Willow Street, Manchester (603) 641-5999, www.99restaurants.com

Hanover Street Chophouse

CJ’s Great West Grill

149 Hanover Street, Manchester (603) 644-2467, www.hanoverstreetchophouse.com

The Patio/Pavilion at the Hilton Garden Inn

782 South Willow Street, Manchester (603) 627-8600, www.cjgreatwestgrill.com

Copper Door 15 Leavy Drive, Bedford (603) 488-2677, www.copperdoorrestaurant.com

Hooked Seafood Restaurant (ad on pg. 31) 110 Hanover Street, Manchester (603) 606-1189, www.hookedonignite.com

101 South Commercial Street, Manchester (603) 669-2222, www.hgi-manchester.com

Piccola Italia Ristorante 815 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 606-5100, www.piccolaitalianh.com

30 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Portland Pie Company 786 Elm St., Manchester (603) 622-7437, www.portlandpie.com

Pub 55 Bar & Grill 55 John E. Devine Drive, Manchester (603) 668-6110

Puritan Backroom Restaurant 245 Hooksett Road, Manchester (603) 669-6890, www.puritanbackroom.com

Red Arrow 24 Diner (ad on pg. 29) 61 Lowell Street, Manchester, (603) 626-1118, www.redarrowdiner.com

‘ A QUEEN CITY CAFE

serving breakfast, lunch

+

dinner

915 Elm Street Downtown Manchester, NH Sun: 7a-8p Mon-tHU: 6a-8p

Your Unique Place To Escape The Day And Enjoy A Meal!

Part of the Award-Winning Tidewater Family

Fri: 6a-9p Sat: 7a-9p

Restoration Café 235 Hanover Street, Manchester (603) 518-7260, www.restorationcafenh.com

(603-232-0332 | www.cafelareine.com

Roots

3 Sundial Avenue, Manchester NH

9 Riverside Street, Hooksett (603) 485-7761, www.rootsatrobies.com

(603) 782-7325

www.UnityCafe.com

Summer Pizza 119 Hanover Street, Manchester (603) 782-7880, www.mysummerpizza.com

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3pm Saturday & Sunday Closed

T-Bones Great American Eatery 25 South River Road, Bedford (603) 641-6100, www.t-bones.com

Unity Cafe (ad on pg. 31) 3 Sundial Avenue, Manchester (603) 782-7325, www.unitycafe.com

Waterworks Café 250 Commercial Street, Suite 1004, Manchester (603) 782-5088, www.waterworkscafe.com

Cocktails and Calamari

Come on over to Hanover Street for Happy Hour.

XO on Elm 827 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 560-7998, www.xoonelm.com

COFFEE SHOPS AND MORE Aroma Joe’s 2 South Beech Street, Manchester (603) 518-5409, www.aromajoes.com

Bookery Manchester 844 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 836-6600, www.bookerymht.com

Café la Reine (ad on pg. 31) 915 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 232-0332, www.cafelareine.com

www.manchester-chamber.org

Buy one appetizer get one 1/2 Price!

Mon.-Fri. 3-6 pm

100 Hanover St., Manchester 644-0064 hookedonignite.com

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 31

e m o C e th l Fee t Hea

Phantom Favorite

MENU AND DIRECTIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE.

900degrees.com 603.641.0900

Bakeries, Ice Cream & Sweets Ben & Jerry’s

Manchester • Epping

940 Elm St., Manchester (603) 647-9400, www.benjerry.com/elmstreet

Lunch & Dinner • Dine in or take out!

Dancing Lion Chocolate 917 Elm St., Manchester (603) 625-4043, www.dancinglionchocolate.us

Everything But the G (Gluten Free Cupcake Shoppe) 651 Lake Ave, #3, Manchester (603) 260-3740, www.facebook.com/everythingbutthegbakeshop

Granite State Candy Shoppe (ad on pg. 29) 832 Elm St., Manchester (603) 218-3885, www.granitestatecandyshoppe.com

Van Otis Chocolates (ad on pg. 4) 341 Elm St., Manchester (603) 627-1611, www.vanotis.com

Wineries & BREWERIES LaBelle Portsmouth 104 Congress St., Portsmouth (603) 319-8035, www.labellewinerynh.com

Dedicated to the art of service • •

Casual Fine Dining, Events, Occasions, & Catering

• •

Ballroom, restaurant, and lounge Elegant Receptions Conferences and gatherings Able to accomodate up to 200 guests

LaBelle Winery 345 Route 101, Amherst (603) 672-9898, www.labellewinerynh.com

625 Mammoth Road, Manchester, NH 03104 603-623-2880 | thederryfield.com 32 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE

Ron Covey President & CEO

St. Mary’s Bank, the nation’s first credit union, is a not-for-profit financial cooperative, where you’re not just a customer, you’re a member.

You’ll be impressed by the excellent service, competitive rates, low fees, and state-of-the-art banking services.

Discover the St. Mary’s Bank difference today.

1.888.786.2791 | www.stmarysbank.com

Top 10 Housing Lender - New Hampshire Housing Voted a Best Credit Union to Work For 2018 - Credit Union Journal Federally insured by the NCUA

603-684-1000 | AutoFair.com www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 33

Spend the Night

Suites

Comp.

Breakfast

Restaurant

Lounge/ Bar

Pool Indoor/ Outdoor

Fitness Center

Internet

Airport Transport

Meeting Rooms

Hilton Garden Inn, Manchester.

Rooms

Get a good night’s sleep during your stay at one of the region’s hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts or at a resort and spa. Choose to stay close to the airport or pick a room in downtown Manchester close to galleries, restaurants and museums. Many accommodations offer shuttle service, swimming pools, health clubs, Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast. Whether you’re here on business or relaxing with the family, you’ll find cheerful locals to greet you at the front desk and make you feel at home away from home.

5

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

N

N

Comfort Inn, 298 Queen City Avenue, Manchester (603) 668-2600, www.comfortinnmht.com

100

4

Y

N

N

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

2

Courtyard by Marriot, 700 Huse Road, Manchester (603) 641-4900, www.marriott.com/mhtcy

139

8

N

Y

Y

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

3

Fairfield Inn, 860 South Porter St. Ext., Manchester (603) 625-2020, www.marriott.com/mhtfm

96

N

Y

N

N

N/Y

Y

Y

Y

N

61

30

Y

N

N

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

1

18

2

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

0

125

9

N

Y

Y

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

3

N

Y

Y

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

2

24

Y

N

N

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

1

124

Y

(MTh)

N

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

1

118

1

Y

N

Y

N/Y

Y

Y

Y

2

117

117

N

Y

Y

Y/Y

Y

Y

N

4

113

1

Y

Y

Y

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

3

248

6

N

Y

Y

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

18

Y

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

N

N

Y

N

4

Ash Street Inn (ad on pg. 34), 118 Ash St., Manchester (603) 668-9908, www.ashstreetinn.com

Hampton Inn & Suites, 8 Hawthorne Drive, Bedford

(603) 623-2040, www.manchesterbedfordsuites.hamptoninn.com

Hill-Brook Motel, 250 Route 101, Bedford (603) 472-3788, www.hillbrookmotel.com

Hilton Garden Inn (ad on pg. 35), 101 South Commercial Street, Manchester (603) 669-2222, www.manchesterdowntown.stayHGI.com

Holiday Inn - Manchester Airport, 2280 Brown Avenue, Manchester (603) 641-6466, www.holidayinn.com/manchesternh Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (ad on pg. 22), 1298 So. Porter St., Manchester (603) 669-6800, www.hiexpress.com/esmanchester

91 108

Homewood Suites by Hilton, 1000 Perimeter Road, Manchester (603) 668-2200, www.manchesterhomewood.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites, 21 Front Street, Manchester

(603) 669-5400, www.lq.com

The Mountain Club on Loon, 90 Loon Mountain Road, Lincoln (603) 745-2244, www.mtnclub.com

Quality Inn, 55 John E. Devine Drive, Manchester (603) 668-6110, www.qualityinn.com/nh054

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (ad on pg. 38) (603) 625-1000, www.manchesterdowntown.doubletreebyhilton.com

Super 8 Motel, 2301 Brown Avenue, Manchester (603) 623-0883, www.super8.com The Wolfeboro Inn, 90 North Main Street, Wolfeboro (603) 569-3016, www.wolfeboroinn.com

92 39

5

34 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Our experience. Your opportunity.

Maximize your business potential with an experienced team offering dynamic banking solutions. See for yourself why businesses in New Hampshire rely on NBT Bank’s expertise and local decision making to reach their goals.

Stephen Lubelczyk Regional President 603.263.1420 slubelczyk@nbtbank.com

Ben Wheeler Senior Commercial Banking Relationship Manager 603.757.3703 bwheeler@nbtbank.com

Al Romero Regional Commercial Banking Manager 603.263.1443 aromero@nbtbank.com

nbtbank.com/newhampshire Al Romero NBT Bank

www.manchester-chamber.org

Robert Dahlinger Mill Steel Corporation

Member FDIC

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 35

Event Planning Located in picturesque New England, Manchester offers you a unique yet affordable urban setting for your next meeting or event. Manchester combines its rich history with vibrant everyday life. For meeting planners and business travelers, Manchester offers world-class facilities and venues guaranteed to make each and every event a success.

Experience the ease and convenience of the region’s fastest growing airport and two major highways.

EVENT FACILITY

DESCRIPTION

Number of MTG. ROOMS

Theater capacity

banquet capacity

classroom capacity

The Gardens at Uncanoonuc Mountain

Belmont Hall & Restaurant

Family-owned and -operated since 1932, Belmont Hall & Restaurant is a landmark in the Manchester area offering full-service function rooms to host all of your special events.

2

100

100

80

The Comfort Inn is conveniently located just three miles from the Manchester Airport and minutes from several colleges and attractions.

3

40

24

24

The Courtyard by Marriott has event space to accommodate all of your special event needs, whether planning your next meeting, seminar or social gathering. Our meeting rooms are tastefully designed with elegant furnishings and modern decor. Contact our sales team today to begin planning your special event.

3

75

60

30

A one-of-a-kind venue to hold corporate events and meetings, social and milestone events, wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Nonprofit organizations receive a 10 percent discount off site fees!

5

210

195 cocktail/ 180 seated

60 x 2

Overlooking the grounds of the Derryfield Country Club, the Derryfield is a picturesque haven created for dining, special events and occasions.

1

200

200

150

The welcoming DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown hotel is conveniently located less than five miles from the ManchesterBoston Regional Airport (MHT). As Manchester’s only full-service downtown hotel, they are within walking distance to great restaurants, an off-Broadway theatre, the SNHU Arena and nightlife.

18

2,600

1,600

1,400

For beautiful wedding receptions, inspired business meetings, and private events, we offer more than 14,000 square feet of sophisticated indoor and outdoor venue space. Recently renovated and equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

19

540

320

250

With over 7,000 square feet of beautiful and flexible function space and convenient on-site hotel accomodations, The Falls Event Center offers the perfect backdrop for Southern New Hampshire events.

5

225

150

125

Fratello’s is known for the freshest ingredients, quality preparation and exceptional value. You’ll find meeting and events space, and an elegant wedding reception venue in our Manchester location.

3

200

150-200

100

718 Grove Street, Manchester (603) 625-8540, www.belmonthall.net

Comfort Inn 298 Queen City Avenue, Manchester (603) 668-2600, www.comfortinnmht.com

The Courtyard by Marriott 700 Huse Road, Manchester (603) 641-4900, www.marriott.com/mhtcy

Currier Museum of Art 150 Ash Street, Manchester (603) 669-6144, www.currier.org

The Derryfield (ad on pg. 32) 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester (603) 623-2880, www.derryfieldrestaurant.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (ad on pg. 38) 700 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 625-1000, www.radisson.com/manchesternh

The Event Center at Courtyard Nashua 2200 Southwood Drive, Nashua (603) 880-9100, www.eventcenternashua.com

The Falls Event Center 21 Front Street, Manchester (603) 413-7550, www.thefallscenternh.com

Fratello’s Italian Grille 155 Dow Street, Manchester (603) 641-6776, www.fratellos.com

36 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

70 Constitution Avenue, Concord (603) 225-0303, www.grapponeconferencecenter.com

classroom capacity

Grappone Conference Center

banquet capacity

452 Mt. Road Goffstown www.gardensatuncanoonuc.com

Theater capacity

The Gardens at Uncanoonuc Mountain

Number of MTG. ROOMS

n

EVENT FACILITY

Tucked away just outside Manchester, New Hampshire in the quaint, New England village of Goffstown, you’ll find The Gardens at Uncanoonuc Mountain, nestled halfway up the southern slope of North Uncanoonuc Mt. With the most spectacular grounds in the area, The Gardens are the perfect backdrop for your wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, family reunion, personal celebration, company or nonprofit event.

3

200

200

45

Located in the Capital City of New Hampshire, with the largest ballroom and function space in the Concord Area and a dedicated team of event planners.

9

600

470

400

3

16

16

16

The Holiday Inn Manchester Airport, the most convenient full-service hotel in Manchester, located just moments from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

2

50

40

34

The premier event venue for corporate entertaining and social celebrations of all sizes and styles, convenient to get to and rests atop a quiet and picturesque hilltop overlooking rolling vineyards.

2

250

230

230

Whatever your occasion, we have a variety of spaces that give you flexibility to transform our space into your vision. Unforgettable events are for everyone; membership not required to host your event.

4

350

300

150

Located slopeside on a bluff overlooking Lincoln’s Pemigewasset River, the Mountain Club provides a carefree ambiance and yearround experiences ideal for families, couples and groups.

6

250

170

150

Located in downtown Manchester, the New Hampshire Institute of Art offers a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Several meeting rooms, including the French Auditorium, are available for event rental.

5

250

150

130

The New Hampshire Institute of Politics is an impressive 20,000square-foot facility, featuring a state-of-the-art auditorium, a fully equipped television studio, four multimedia classrooms and more.

8

200

180

64

Only 8 minutes from the nearest airport and less than an hour from beautiful Boston, Massachusetts, Bedford is a premium and convenient location for anyone looking for greater Manchester venues that feature both entertainment and practicality.

4

250+

250

180

Conveniently located off I-93, the Puritan’s state-of-the-art conference center provides elegantly decorated rooms and a host of audio and visual capabilities to meet your needs.

5

350

200

150

Just minutes from the Manchester Airport, this hotel offers three meeting rooms ideal for small meetings and social functions.

3

70

40

35

SNHU is a great location for summer camps, corporate retreats, receptions, charity/nonprofit events, community walks, meetings, expos and conferences. SNHU can provide facilities, audio visual and catering for your next event as well as complimentary parking.

70

400

275

30

Located in the Lakes Region, the Wolfeboro Inn offers private meeting facilities, accomodating small corporate conferences in the library to groups of 165 in the ballroom.

5

200

165

100

DESCRIPTION

Hilton Garden Inn (ad on pg. 35)

Overlooking the Fisher Cats stadium, book your next business 101 South Commercial Street, Manchester meeting in the comfort of their board rooms.

(603) 669-2222, www.manchesterdowntown.stayHGI.com

Holiday Inn - Manchester Airport 2280 Brown Avenue, Manchester (603) 641-6466, www.holidayinn.com/manchesternh

LaBelle Winery 345 Route 101, Amherst (603) 672-9898, www.labellewinerynh.com

Manchester Country Club 180 South River Road, Bedford (603) 624-4096, www.manchestercountryclub.com

The Mountain Club on Loon 90 Loon Mountain Road, Lincoln (603) 745-2244, www.mtnclub.com

New Hampshire Institute of Art 148 Concord Street, Manchester (603) 623-0313, www.nhia.edu

New Hampshire Institute of Politics 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester (603) 641-7000, www.anselm.edu

Noah’s Event Venue 379 South River Road, Manchester (603) 785-9706, www.noahseventvenue.com

Puritan Conference and Event Center 245 Hooksett Road, Manchester (603) 669-6890, www.puritanbackroom.com

Quality Inn Manchester 55 John E. Devine Drive, Manchester (603) 668-6110, www.qualityinn.com

Southern New Hampshire University (ad on pg. 54)

2500 North River Road, Manchester (603) 668-2211, www.snhu.edu

The Wolfeboro Inn 90 North Main Street, Wolfeboro (603) 569-3016, www.wolfeboroinn.com www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 37

Audio/Video Production APS Lighting - Sound - AV (ad on pg. 63) (603) 424-9198 www.apslightingnh.com

Events United (603) 782-8302 www.eventsunited.us

massAV

Tidewater Catering Group

(603) 888-1323 www.unifirst.com

Entertainment

Florists

Manchester Community Music School

Jacques Flower Shop

(603) 644-4548 www.mcmusicschool.org

(603) 625-5155 www.jacquesflowers.com

Party Equipment Rental

(800) 423-7830 www.massav.com

Eye Candy Balloons (603) 785-2644 www.eyecandyballoons.com

Catering Celebrations Catering

Manchester Flower Studio (603) 669-6060 www.manchesterflowerstudio.com

Special Events of New England, LLC

(603) 598-5177 www.celebrationsmenu.com

(603) 624-8389 www.specialeventsofne.com

Red Arrow 24 Diner, LLC (ad on pg. 29) (603) 626-1118 www.redarrowdiner.com

Corporate Apparel & Promotional products Allstates Business Solutions

Roots (603) 485-7761 www.rootsatrobies.com

(603) 887-5500 www.allstatesbs.com

Stone and Fire Wood-Fired Pizza Catering

EmbroidMe

(207) 217-2009 www.stoneandfirepizza.com

(603) 647-9994 www.embroidme-bedford.com

MANCHESTER DOWNTOWN

Unifirst Corporation

(603) 668-6111 www.tidewatercatering.com

everything’s

ready.

Our facility is synonyous with outstanding levels of service and comfort delivered with style. The hotel of choice in Southern NH featuring: ■ New ultra-modern Four Rivers Ballroom ■ 248 Newly remodeled guest rooms and executive suites ■ Hilton Honors Lounge ■ Full-service salon and spa DOUBLETREE BY HILTON MANCHESTER DOWNTOWN 700 ELM STREET, MANCHESTER, NH 03101 • 603.625.1000 38 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

MASTERING HASSLE-FREE TRAVEL N

EW

HA

M

IR

E

. I. LE I-F SS W HA E S RE ES . F . L ING SS RK CE PA AC LE SY AB EA RD FO AF

With easy access, affordable parking and free Wi-Fi, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is the perfect choice for travelers seeking a hassle-free experience from roadway to runway.

H PS

FlyManchester.com

BUSINESS IS

GOOD

®

At Eastern Bank we’re committed to helping our communities prosper.

And we believe that when small businesses thrive, the community does too.

As #1 SBA Lender in New England 9 years running, we’re proud to provide small businesses with the financial tools they need.

To learn more, contact Matthew James.

Cell: 603-606-4717 m.james@easternbank.com Or visit www.easternbank.com/business-lending

Member FDIC

www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 39

Great Location, Accessibility, Great People Manufacturing Helps Drive Queen City Economy: Business-Friendly Culture Attracts Global Firms

By Liisa Rajala

40 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Nick Mercier, CEO of Macy Industries, a Hooksett-based metal fabricator, is the second generation family member to lead and develop the company. www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 41

From textiles to technology, manufacturing has long played a role in the economic health of the Queen City.

S

ince the 19th century — when Manchester was home to the largest textile plant in the world — manufacturing has served as the long-standing economic engine for the region.

The industry may have changed significantly since the 1800s, as the Millyard has grown into a hub for advanced manufacturing and high technology, but the remnants of the textile industry remain, and in some cases those threads have woven the pathways leading to a hightech future.

Operating in Manchester for nearly 60 years, Velcro Companies operates from three buildings with 465,000 square feet of space. The campus includes offices as well as the company’s manufacturing, shipping, receiving and distribution departments.

“When the company initially came from Canada to the U.S., we went to the New Hampshire market because at the time we were predominantly textiles and it’s historically been a good pool of talent for textiles,” says Dirk Foreman, president of Velcro’s North American region.

Even Velcro has undergone its own evolution in Manchester, where it houses its global research and development center.

“Velcro is generally perceived as a hook and loop fastener company, which is where we started, that’s definitely our history, but over the last 25 years or so, we have diversified into other materials, particularly plastics,” explains Foreman.

Velcro’s Manchester facility produces hightech plastic hook and loops and plastic extrusions in addition to textile hook and loops.

Velcro also continues to utilize the substantial network of suppliers in New England, including a nylon supplier located nearby.

“New England is a hotbed for companies that produce raw materials for industrial manufacturing,” says Foreman.

Nancy Sampo, president of Enviro-Tote, which recently relocated to Londonderry near the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, agrees. Like Velcro, Enviro-Tote works with a network of material suppliers up and down the East Coast.

“Because of Manchester’s history, with the sewing mills, there are still some qualified technicians left in the area for servicing our equipment,” says Sampo.

When Enviro-Tote was founded in 1990, it literally utilized Manchester’s textile past to build its future in the area. From 1950 to 1990, Pandora Industries employed 1,000 employees, producing over 60,000 sweaters a week in the Manchester Millyard. When the manufacturer closed, Enviro-Tote bought all of its original equipment and employed several women who stitched at the company.

“One of our ladies, Athena, when we got everything set up and the women came over, we bought the machine that she worked on.

And one of the other women had the same chair that she sat in. There have always been

very touching memories,” says Sampo.

Enviro-Tote, which produces bags featuring marketing slogans or company logos — stitchers will sew between 500 and 1,000 bags perday — prides itself on triple stitching the handle on its bags, ensuring durability.

“We triple stitch the handle on it because what good is the bag if the handle falls off?” says Sampo. “Enviro-Tote bags can be used well more than the 200 times other bag producers may guarantee. We have the longevity in our product. The high quality will last for a long time so it’s one of the best marketing pieces.”

Business-friendly culture

Nick Mercier, CEO of Macy Industries, a metal fabricator, has watched the manufacturing industry and community evolve, since his father started Macy Industries and moved the company to Hooksett in 1985.

“You have so many companies that have come through that have been phenomenal, and it’s a result of our mills,” says Mercier. “People in Manchester worked very hard because millwork was not easy, and we have that core community and we retain those values.”

42 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Mercier immediately points to high-tech companies like Dyn, a homegrown internet networking company. Dyn was acquired in 2016 by Oracle, a California computer software company that has since settled into the Manchester Millyard with a new sign facing the highway. Additionally, Amazon announced in the summer of 2018 that it would acquire online pharmacy PillPack, which will remain in the Millyard.

“Manchester is finally on the map,” declares Mercier. “Boston has been on the map forever, but Manchester is finally on the map and I think that’s really good for the community.”

Just next door to Macy Industries is GE Aviation, which invested $50 million to expand its Hooksett facility by 65,000 square feet in 2016.

The plant employs nearly 900 people, with additional hires of up to 125 people expected this year and another 75 hires expected in 2019, according to Brandon Wagner, GE’s executive plant leader.

“They did that because they recognized New Hampshire was a right-to-work state, we’re non-unionized. That’s really important to GE and they elected to take the facility they have here and upgrade,” says Mercier. “They made an investment in New Hampshire because they recognized we have good employees, we have a good tax structure and we provide good products and services. It gives you the relationship and the family business feel that is really important and differentiates us from neighboring states.”

EFI, a California electronics imaging company, also announced major expansion plans in 2016, building a new 220,000-square-foot facility in Londonderry, near the airport, to house its inkjet business that was previously located in the Lakes Region. EFI produces wide-format printing including billboards and large signs as well as printing performed on glass and other surfaces.

EFI made the decision to move to Manchester after a discussion with state officials regarding the future of the company, says Ken Hanulec, vice president of marketing.

“We also make the ink technology. You want to be able to reproduce color in a precise and accurate way, and you have to make sure they stick where they’re supposed to stick so they maintain that adhesion [in all weather conditions],” says Hanluec. “When you make the decision to move a company, it’s about the same amount of work [no matter where you move].

We chose Manchester because we found a great location with accessibility and great people.” www.manchester-chamber.org

do this, and we’d find out over the course of a few months, but now we’re targeting kids that want to learn and we’re targeting our efforts.”

Just before the launch of the 2018-2019 school year, Velcro announced a partnership with Manchester West High School to form a program that would teach students soft skills as well as an introduction to the trades through job shadowing, with the opportunity Workforce Development to pursue paid internships and future emWhile Manchester’s talent pool is attractive to ployment at Velcro. manufacturers, a low unemployment rate and Foreman says the program is in response increasing demand for skilled talent has driven to an issue that arose when his employees some companies to take initiative to build a spoke with Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig. larger labor pool.

“We thought we could pull up our sleeves Macy Industries approached Manchester to provide potential opportunities for kids Community College to setup internships with that may not want to go to college but want tuition reimbursement. access to benefits and good future, and it was well received by the superintendent and “We pay a majority of their Manchester the mayor,” says Foreman, who kicked off the Community College tuition, for the kids to go class on Oct. 2, 2018. “We really see it as both to school, in exchange we give them a paid an opportunity to provide quality community internship here and it helps us develop our service as well as provide a lot of access to workforce. When these kids get out of school we know they’re trained the way we want them jobs, and we have a lot of jobs to fill,” he says.

All of the courses are taught by Velcro to be trained and I think that’s what differentiemployees. ates our business from our competitors,” says “Velcro is kicking this off, but I think it will Mercier.

While the average worker in most manufac- be well received and it can be extended to turing facilities is in their 50s, the average work- other companies in Manchester,” says Foreer at Macy is in their late 30s. Mercier attributes man, who notes while the logistics can be challenging, the company thinks it will be this to the in-house training program.

“Typically we were getting younger emworthwhile long-term.

“I think manufacturing will continue to be ployees through word of mouth. Now that a big part of the market here in New Hampthe marketplace has gotten so tight on findshire as long as workforce development is ing qualified help, we’ve had to change that strategy and approach Manchester Community addressed, because the single biggest risk we have to the Velcro Companies in New College, which has been a phenomenal relationship,” says Mercier. “It’s given us the ability to Hampshire is access to human capital,” says be one step ahead of what we were. Before we Foreman. “If we can solve that, I can’t see why were finding kids that may or may not want to manufacturing can’t continue.” n

Access to a knowledgeable labor base is important, says Hanulec.

“Our largest group of employees at the Manchester location is the engineering team and that includes mechanical, electrical, chemists, the advanced technology team on motion control, and assembly, so having access to talented and well-educated people is critical and that was one reason for the move,” he says.

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 43

Health Care From advanced neonatal care to state-of-the art heart surgery, the Greater Manchester medical community provides a degree of sophistication that is unusual in an area its size. The region is served by four major health facilities, an extensive new outpatient medical facility, walk-in clinics and more than 700 licensed physicians affiliated with Manchester’s two hospitals alone.

These facilities and private practices are supplemented by a network of nonprofit health services organizations. In the past few years many private practices, HMOs and clinics expanded or relocated to the area.

HEALTHCARE FACILITIES Action Ambulance Services (603) 505-8999, www.actionambulance.com Action Ambulance Services is the premier New Hampshire and Massachusetts ambulance service since 1977. Family-owned and -operated, they are driven by excellence and built on integrity.

American Medical Response

Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock 100 Hitchcock Way, Manchester (603) 629-8496, www.chadkids.org New Hampshire’s only comprehensive, full-service children’s hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth (CHaD) provides an extended system of care that offers advanced pediatric services.

35 Pine St., Manchester (603) 626-0550, www.amr.net From responding to 9-1-1 calls, providing on-site emergency care at sporting events and emergency dispatching services to non-emergency transportation solutions, skilled nursing care and others, AMR has the capability to meet the needs of a diverse range of customers.

ConvenientMD Urgent Care

Apple Therapy and Wellness

(ad on inside front cover)

29 Kosciuszko St., Manchester (603) 668-1106, www.appletherapywellness.com Apple Therapy and Wellness is dedicated to continuing the excellent physical and occupational therapy services that they have offered for decades, and now also offer personal training, group fitness classes and state-of-the-art fitness equipment

100 Hitchcock Way, Manchester (603) 695-2500, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester, a multi-specialty community group practice, serves the health care needs of greater Manchester, providing basic (primary) and specialty care to the whole family.

3 Nashua Road, Bedford, NH 03110 (603) 472-6700, www.convenientmd.com ConvenientMD offers an innovative approach to high-quality health care in an efficient and welcoming environment while saving money for patients, employers and insurance companies.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester

Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

11 Washington Place, Bedford (603) 622-3670, www.bedfordsurgical.com The Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center is an independent same-day surgical center. The center is privately owned by physicians, licensed by the state of New Hampshire.

5 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 200, Bedford (603) 629-1137, www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org A community medical practice with primary and specialty care; onsite radiology and lab services; and access to its neighboring D-H Manchester facility’s Urgent Appointment services.

Catholic Medical Center (ad on pg. 3)

Derry Imaging Center (ad on pg. 47)

100 McGregor St., Manchester (603) 668-3545, www.catholicmedicalcenter.org Catholic Medical Center is a 330-bed full-service health care facility offering medical-surgical care through more than 475 affiliated providers.

160 South River Road, Bedford (603) 537-1300, www.derrymedicalservices.com As an independent diagnostic imaging center, Derry Imaging offers its patients the highest

The Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) lab, located in Manchester’s Millyard

quality technology at a fraction of the cost of hospital imaging centers. They combine advanced technology and training with exceptional patient-oriented care and service.

Derry Medical Center (ad on pg. 46) 160 South River Road, Bedford (603) 537-3021, www.derrymedicalcenter.com Derry Medical Center has been providing primary care for patients and whole families for 50 years. Our practice is physician-owned, allowing our providers to offer integrated, unbiased care for all aspects of your health, including prevention and wellness, weight loss, and chronic disease management. New patients welcome!

Elliot Health System (ad on pg. 9) 4 Elliot Way, Suite 301, Manchester (603) 669-5300, www.elliothospital.org Elliot Health System (EHS) is the largest provider of comprehensive health care services in Southern New Hampshire. The cornerstone of EHS is Elliot Hospital, a 296-bed acute care facility in Manchester.

ExpressMED/Bedford Occupational Acute Care 1 Highlander Way, Manchester (603) 625-2622, www.expressmednh.com These state-of-the-art facilities boast the area’s top providers and compassionate staff, as well as on-site X-Ray, on-site laceration and burn treatments.

Manchester Community Health Center 145 Hollis St., 2nd Floor, Manchester (603) 626-9500, www.mchc-nh.org Manchester Community Health Center provides a comprehensive scope of preventive and primary health services to anyone, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

44 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

e

New Hampshire’s Hospital for Children One Elliot Way, Manchester (603) 669-5300, www.nhhospitalforchildren.org Recognizing the expanding need for pediatric expertise, New Hampshire’s Hospital for Children was designed to deliver high quality care for children close to home.

NHMI Safe Sports Network 35 Kosciuszko St., Manchester, NH 03101 (603) 627-9728, www.nhmi.net NHMI is dedicated to advancing knowledge in musculoskeletal care and sports medicine and to promoting and providing a safe sports environment for athletes.

Adult Communities The Arbors of Bedford 70 Hawthorne Drive, Bedford (603) 647-9300, www.arborsofbedford.com A specialized and secure assisted living facility for people with Alzheimer’s Dementia and other memory impairments.

Bedford Falls (ad on pg. 65) 5 Corporate Drive, Bedford (603) 471-2555, www.benchmarkseniorliving.com Bedford Falls joins a family of communities in New England making a world of difference in the lives of seniors and their families.

Bentley Commons at Bedford

RiverWoods

66 Hawthorne Drive, Bedford (603) 644-2200, www.bentleyatbedford.com Offering Assisted Living and Respite Care for seniors through a unique combination of the most progressive senior living concepts, elegant architectural design, a specially educated, experienced staff and a family-centered approach.

7 Riverwoods Drive, Exeter (800) 688-9663, www.riverwoodsrc.org RiverWoods is a continuing care retirement community comprised of three vibrant, self-contained, life care communities with easy access to all the charms of New Hampshire and New England.

Birch Hill Terrace (ad on pg. 22)

FITNESS

200 Alliance Way, Manchester (603) 645-6500, www.birchhillrc.org Situated on a beautiful 17-acre wooded site on the outskirts of Manchester, Birch Hill Terrace offers independent living in a 138-apartment retirement community. Assisted living is also available.

Arbor Yoga & Wellness

Evergreen Place

FortCycle

813 Beech St., Manchester (603) 669-7361, www.evergreenplace.biz Evergreen Place is a community where you can live a full life with the support that assisted living brings.

Meetinghouse at Riverfront 60 River Front Drive, Manchester, NH 03102 (603) 623-7000, www.riverfrontseniorliving.com Overlooking the picturesque Merrimack River, the Meetinghouse at Riverfront enables its residents to maintain the highest level of independence while receiving the care and support they may require.

1802 Elm St., Suite 205, Manchester (603) 722-2755, www.arboryogawellness.com

Executive Health & Sports Center One Highlander Way, Manchester (603) 668-4753, www.ehsc.com 775 Canal St., Manchester (603) 748-0665, www.fortcycle.com

The Granite YMCA 117 Market St., Manchester (603) 782-2801, www.graniteymca.org

Individual Fitness 268 Mammoth Road, Manchester (603) 836-5745, www.individualfitnessllc.com

9Round 53 Hooksett Road, Manchester (603) 935-9596, www.9round.com/manchester nhhooksettrd

“I felt as though hope and sunshine had walked through the door in the guise of a very cheerful and confident RN. I began to understand that I had a strong ally in my recovery.”

We know that navigating the turbulent waters of ill health is daunting. Our staff is carefully chosen to lend confidence, encouragement, compassion and great technical skill. Our goal is always to make each patient’s life better, whether recovering from an illness or facing the journey at end of life.

Let us be your ally.

Call 800-887-5973 or visit www.hhhc.org. www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 45

Title Boxing Club NH

BrightStar Care

460 Elm St., Manchester (603) 206-5608, www.manchester-marketbasket. titleboxingclub.com 200 Elm St., Manchester (603) 505-0048, www.thetrainingstationnh.com

602 Riverway Place, Bldg. 6, Suite B, Bedford (603) 637-4646, www.brightstarcare.com/bedfordmanchester From local ownership to care teams led by registered nurses, it is BrightStar Care’s mission to improve the health and wellbeing of those entrusted to its care.

Unbound Dance Academy

Home Health & Hospice Care (ad on pg. 45)

1181 Hooksett Road, Hooksett (603) 714-2821, www.unbounddanceacademy.com

7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack (603) 882-2941, www.hhhc.org Home Health & Hospice Care provides home health services to the elderly, the acute and chronically ill, children, newborns and the dying in the comfort and security of the individual’s home.

The Training Station

The Workout Club & Wellness Center 35 Hamel Drive, Manchester (603) 623-1111, www.theworkoutclub.com

Home Health/Hospice Care Aurora Senior Living of Derry 20 Chester Road, Derry (603) 432-3801, www.auroraderry.com Aurora Senior Living provides residents with a small facility to give them the attention they need and provide them with high-quality services needed for excellent rehabilitation.

Bayada Home Health Care 48 Brook St., Suite 3, Manchester (603) 621-0857, www.bayada.com Bayada Home Health Care is a trusted leader in providing clinical care and support services at home for children and adults of all ages.

Home Instead Senior Care 100A Middle Street, Manchester (603) 668-6868, www.homeinstead.com/608 An innovator in home eldercare since 1994, Home Instead Senior Care of Central New Hampshire is dedicated exclusively to helping seniors stay in their homes as they age.

Visiting Angels 14 Hooksett Road, Auburn (603) 483-8999, www.visitingangels.com/Auburn Visiting Angels is a network of non-medical, private duty home care agencies providing senior care, elder care, personal care, respite care and companion care.

Dental Bay Street Family Dental 33 Bay St., Manchester (603) 624-1342, www.baystreetfamilydental.com

Dental Arts of Bedford 173 South River Road, Bedford www.dentalartsofbedford.com

Dr. Dental 460 Elm St., Manchester (603) 760-6000, www.drdental.com

Hoertdoerfer Dentistry, PLLC 4 Elliot Way, Suite 306, Manchester (603) 669-1251, www.drbryanh.com

Manchester Advanced Dental 2305 Brown Ave., Suite 1, Manchester (603) 505-4440, www.manchesteradvanceddental.com

Perfect Dental 581 Second St., Manchester (603) 932-2377, www.myperfectdental.com

Vision Lens Doctors 381 South Willow St., Manchester (603) 629-0090, www.lensdoctors.net Our staff will skillfully and efficiently lead you

Primary Care for

busy families.

Extended hours: 8am-8pm Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm Friday Saturdays in Derry 8am-3pm Onsite labs (Quest) and diagnostic imaging (Derry Imaging) Same-day appointments Call-ahead urgent care visits

(603) 537-1300

Always accepting new patients!

Derry Londonderry Windham Bedford

DerryMedicalCenter.com

46 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

through the process, including your eye exam, selecting the perfect frame, and navigating your vision insurance coverage to get the most value on your eye care purchase.

Future in Sight 25 Walker St., Concord (603) 224-4039, www.futureinsight.org Future In Sight is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to transforming the lives of those who are blind, visually impaired, and their families.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION Farnum Center 140 Queen City Ave., Manchester (888) 840-4243, www.farnumcenter.org Helping individuals and families find their way to a life free of the effects of alcohol and other drugs through comprehensive treatment and recovery services open to all.

Independent Services Network

Pharmacy PillPack Pharmacy 250 Commercial St., Suite 2012, Manchester (855) 745-5725, www.pillpack.com

Pet Services

117 Market St., Manchester (603) 644-3544, www.isnnh.com ISN is a private human services company serving children and adults with developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury and/or emotional handicaps.

surrounding communities in New England for over 30 years. REQ’s services include not only rehab equipment but standard home medical equipment (HME) too, including rentals, disposable supplies, seat lift chairs, hospital beds, stair lifts, scooters, bath items and more.

VFR Healthcare 1750 Elm St., Suite 102/103, Manchester (603) 553-1772, www.vfrhealthcare.com Veteran-owned and -operated and designed to provide dual treatment for service-members, veterans, first responders and their families suffering from substance use and behavioral health disorders.

Next Step Bionics and Prosthetics

Manchester Animal Hospital

155 Dow St., Suite 200, Manchester (603) 668-3831, www.nextstepbandp.com Orthotics and prosthetics for amputees with an onsite fabrication lab that means prosthesis or orthotics can be ready in days, not weeks.

1129 Hooksett Road, Hooksett (603) 623-7788, www.manchah.com

Rehabilitation Equipment Associates

Animal Rescue League of NH 545 Route 101, Bedford (603) 472-3647, www.rescueleague.org

Bark City 259 Hanover Street, Manchester (603) 227-5248, www.barkcitynh.com

1015 Candia Road, Manchester (603) 645-5200, www.reqinc.com Rehabilitation Equipment Associates (REQ) has been providing services in New Hampshire and

Great healthcare doesn’t have to break the bank...

Choose Derry Imaging Save

40-70%

compared to hospital imaging. Use our online price request form.

MRI & CT Now Available at Bedford!

Referrals accepted from all providers and most insurances. Your doctor will have access to reports and images.

Convenient appointments that fit your schedule.

Subspecialty-Trained Radiologists are onsite.

Where to find us: 160 S. River Rd. (at Meeting House Rd.)

Bedford, NH

(603) 537-1363 | DerryImaging.com www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 47

The Manchester School of Technology, on South Porter Street, is both a career and technical education center.

Manchester Champions its Students Supplemental Programming Opens Doors, Creates Opportunities

By Bill Burke

W

ith a shortage of skilled workers and the cost of higher education forcing some to seek out educational alternatives, a number of Manchester schools are offering supplemental opportunities designed to lead the city’s younger residents along a different path to success.

“Not all students learn the same way, and

this model attracts students who might learn differently,” Manchester School of Technology Principal Karen Hannigan Machado says.

“Not everybody is able to sit in a room, open a book, listen to a teacher for 45 minutes and then go home and do homework.”

Schools like the Manchester School of Technology and programs like the New

Hampshire Job Corps Center and Breakthrough Manchester at The Derryfield School are showing students new and creative pathways to future careers.

“The 19th century model we have for teaching kids is not the most effective way to teach kids for the world they’re going to face going forward for the remainder of the 21st century,” says Barry Brensinger, coordinator of Manchester Proud — a citizens’ coalition designed to help focus a vision for city schools (see sidebar).

“It’s simply not the case. That 19th century model was created to train kids to work in factories in a country that was just beginning to become industrialized. Now our economy is

48 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

about innovation. We need kids who are creative problem solvers, who can work together as teams. It’s a whole different model of what’s needed for success as individuals, as communities and as a country.”

And with the ongoing workforce development crisis affecting the region’s economy, the timing for such opportunities couldn’t be better.

“They’re here for a reason and they’re passionate about what they come here for.

Students need that — to have a hook. We need to get away from the thinking that [the only option is] to go to college to have a great career,” Hannigan Machado says.

The Manchester School of Technology, which is both a career and technical education center and a four-year, competencybased high school, works hand-in-hand with the Manchester School District to provide up-to-date programs designed to prepare students for a changing economy.

“There’s a desperate need for people who are in the trades,” Hannigan Machado says.

“New Hampshire also has huge health care needs. We have so many people retiring in these fields and there’s nobody there to fill these jobs. There’s a real need for programs like ours.”

The Manchester School of Technology (MST) has been a career and technical education (CTE) center since 1982. In 2012, however, it received permission from the Department of Education to open a school-within-aschool. Now, students can attend the CTE program — 100 minutes daily in a program of their choice — or attend full-time and take part in a traditional academic setting.

“We call ourselves a career high school,” Hannigan Machado says. “Every student that comes here has to be in at least one CTE program, when they’re ready, and we have some kids who have finished up to three CTE programs.”

The programs range from fire science/EMT, HVAC, manufacturing and welding and residential carpentry to video and digital media production, automotive technology and culinary arts, among others.

“Manchester [School of Technology] and only one other school offer a plumbing course in the whole state of New Hampshire in CTE,” Hannigan Machado says. “Who is training these plumbers? Where will they come from? There’s going to be a desperate need in this state soon enough.”

Students complete their respective programs and are quite often ready to help address the city’s employment needs. The apwww.manchester-chamber.org

Students work through a technical challenge at the Manchester School of Technology, above, while participants in Breakthrough Manchester at The Derryfield School gather during a break in the summer program.

proach, Hannigan Machado says, is by design.

Each program has an advisory board made up of business, higher education and community partners.

“It keeps our curriculum current and it allows us to purchase the most current equipment and address the most current needs,” Hannigan Machado says.

The New Hampshire Job Corps Center (NH JCC), a no-cost career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people through technical and academic training programs, is also helping to fill the need with its supplemental education options.

Training programs there include advanced manufacturing, electrical, facilities maintenance, security services, culinary arts, hospitality services, medical administrative assistant, clinical medical assistant, and licensed nursing assistant.

“All of our instructors have years of experience working in the fields they teach, and our students come out of those programs with a number of recognized credentials that give them a leg up in the job market,” says John Miller, career transition readiness coordinator at the New Hampshire Job Corps Center.

The NH JCC also offers advanced college training programs, which are either certificate or associate degree programs, in computer aided design (CAD), robotics, registered nurs-

ing, hotel and restaurant management, cybersecurity, and pharmacy technician. The NH JCC has partnered with Manchester Community College, Nashua Community College, New Hampshire Technical Institute and St. Joseph School of Nursing for all of the Advanced college training programs. Students are evaluated using a competency-based system, rather than assigning traditional grades.

“Students must first complete a regular training area — but while they are in our advanced training, they can still live at our center, and we pay for everything related to the program: tuition, books, etc.,” Miller says. “Our program is 100 percent free to our students.”

The program is primarily residential, with 85-90 percent of students living at the center.

16-to-24-year-old students are recruited from around the state, and must meet certain economic criteria. The program is designed for economically disadvantaged student — with or without a high school diploma — and also provides an opportunity to earn high school equivalency credentials.

Students spend an average of one year in the program, after which they are provided transitional services such as finding employMANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 49

Breakthrough Manchester at The Derryfield School helps students prepare for college and inspires them to pursue careers in education.

ment, transportation, housing and child care and assistance with the college admissions process, among other things.

“They break down as many barriers for our students as they can,” Miller says of the Career Transition Services team. “Our program is for people who want to change their lives, who want to achieve their career and life goals. We give them marketable and highly sought skills so they can do that.”

Still other opportunities are helping city students prepare for their college careers.

Breakthrough Manchester at The Derryfield School is a tuition-free, year-round, multi-year academic program that helps promising young students — particularly those with limited opportunities — build skills and confidence to enter and succeed in college prep programs.

“We take smart kids who love to learn and fuel that,” says Breakthrough Manchester Assistant Director Lucy Weathers. “This community can thrive by having this kind of supplemental education. The community can see that college is achievable and they can do whatever they want to do.”

The program operates on a dual mission approach, cultivating two populations of students.

The first ensures promising, motivated, limited opportunity Manchester students are on the right path to higher education; and the second inspires high school and college students to pursue careers in education.

“Those who are interested in going into education have their own classroom and get to see what being a teacher is like,” Weathers says.

“They’re put into the education system and hopefully make the system stronger by giving

them practice before they step into an actual classroom.”

All Breakthrough programming — including transportation and meals — is provided tuitionfree to students, funded by foundations, businesses and individuals who have gotten behind the program’s mission.

The program takes place during five Saturdays throughout the school year and then for six weeks over the summer. Currently, 108 students are enrolled — students can only begin the program following sixth grade — and only Manchester students are eligible to apply.

Special consideration is given to students who meet certain criteria, including living in a single parent household, speaking a language other than English at home, being eligible for free or reduced lunch or being the first generation in their family to earn a four-year degree in the U.S. “It’s really about opportunity,” says Weathers.

“We work to give students as many options as possible. So many times roads are closed to cer-

tain students. Here, they see more roads and options and if they work hard, they can make those roads and options achievable.”

Breakthrough Manchester has also partnered with the Campus Compact AmeriCorps VISTA Program, receiving a large grant the past two summers for its teaching fellows to receive an education award that they can use towards any of their college expenses, including tuition, books and other school fees.

“We’ve seen some big successes and small successes and we see people grow a lot,” Weathers says. “It’s pretty incredible.” n New Hampshire Job Corps Center 943 Dunbarton Road, Manchester (800) 733-5627 newhampshire.jobcorps.gov Manchester School of Technology 530 South Porter St., Manchester (603) 624-6490 mst.mansd.org Breakthrough Manchester at The Derryfield School 2108 River Road, Manchester (603) 669-4524 breakthroughmanchester.org

How to get involved For students interested in the Manchester School of Technology: the school’s open house, investigate available programs online, talk to administrators at their current school about attending MST — students from Londonderry, Goffstown and Bedford can also attend — and consult with a guidance counselor.

For those interested in the New Hampshire Job Corps Center: explore careers and programs on the NH JCC website, and fill out the initial student application.

For those interested in Breakthrough Manchester: Breakthrough visits all of Manchester’s sixth grade public school classrooms during the winter to encourage students to apply.

50 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Manchester Proud manchesterproud.org

Civic Group Helps Plan for the Future What began as an informal gathering of local business and education leaders hoping to better understand the city’s public schools has blossomed into a full-fledged community movement.

That group, Manchester Proud, has begun working with the city to form a vision for its schools and to help develop a five-year plan for the district based on community input. The school district’s previous strategic plan expired early last summer, leaving an opportunity to re-examine and reintroduce new ideas. Toward that end, Manchester Proud has worked to fund three elements in what will be the next five-year plan: project management, strategic consulting and community engagement.

“The more we’re reading and learning and visiting other communities to understand this issue, the more strongly we feel that [improving education] is an absolutely critical issue to the future of our city,” Manchester Proud Coordinator Barry Brensinger says. “We genuinely believe that.”

Initially formed by Southern New Hampshire University Campus President Patricia Lynott, local developer Arthur Sullivan, former Mayor Robert Baines and Brensinger, a design principle at Lavallee Brensinger Architects, the group quickly gained momentum. The number of advisors and supporters — called ‘Champions’ within the organization — grew to include a wide range of city leaders. The group met with the school board in May, which voted unanimously to form a partnership with Manchester Proud. Additionally, the movement has gained the support of Manchester’s teachers’ union and counts Superintendent Dr. Bolgen Vargas and Assistant Superintendent Amy Allen among its members.

“We went with what we hoped would be a compelling case,” Brensinger says of the school board meeting. “I think it was so compelling that in fact we received the unanimous vote of the board, which was a game changer for us. We had hoped to get their support. We had dreamed about getting their unanimous support, and having gotten that we were even more invigorated to move forward. It was their show of support that was an indicator to the many, many folks in the community that, in fact, we can form a partnership with the school board and the district and can get this work done. It is entirely achievable that we can work together and do this. It was wonderful that www.manchester-chamber.org

Teachers, students and volunteers supporting Manchester Proud — ­ which served as the grand marshal of the Manchester Christmas Parade, presented by Intown Manchester ­— gather to share the group’s message at this year’s celebration.

they showed us the good faith willingness to partner with us on this.”

Part of the initial motivation to create Manchester Proud came from a need to keep the city’s recent momentum moving forward.

Thriving cultural, recreation, nonprofit, health care and entertainment sectors have grown. In recent years, however, the business sector has begun to feel some resistance when it comes to hiring — potential candidates weren’t necessarily enthusiastic about sending their children to Manchester public schools.

“The schools have that bad rap,” Brensinger says. “Not entirely justified, by the way, but it exists, so you have to deal with it in the real world.”

Workforce development is the top challenge facing the business community, and in the absence of action, Manchester’s ability to compete for qualified employees will certainly be compromised, according to Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Skelton.

“A prosperous future for Manchester requires public schools that not only educate and train our own kids, but are a source of pride and vital asset in the recruitment of outside talent,” Skelton says.

Since the Chamber’s early endorsement of the group, more than 100 Manchester businesses and community organizations have signedon as Champions of Manchester Proud.

“You could throw all that aside and you could argue that we as a community should be doing this for the sake of the kids,” Brensinger says. “We’ve got almost 14,000 kids in our school district here in Manchester, and many of them bring challenges to the door of their

school every day that for a lot of us are almost unthinkable. I would argue that Manchester Proud would argue that we as a community have a responsibility to, in a very thoughtful, comprehensive, equitable way, provide exceptional learning opportunities for all of the kids who go to school in Manchester. It’s a moral obligation, if you will, that we feel we have as a community.

“Manchester has to position itself now to become one of those hub communities — one of those places where people want to go to raise their families. That’s going to be a differentiator going forward.”

Manchester Proud organizers will be communicating that message throughout the city in the coming year as part of its outreach.

Five work groups have been formed and the search for a national consultant assessment is underway.

“Regardless of who you are in Manchester, as a resident, you have a stake in this issue,” Brensinger says. “If you’re a parent of school age kids, obviously you have a stake in this. If you’re an owner of a business that needs to grow, you’ve got a stake because you need the workforce. If you’re a worker who has a family member who needs a good paying job, you’ve got a stake. If you’re a retiree who owns real estate, you’ve got a stake in this.

“We believe we’re all in this together which is why we’ve structured it as a community movement. We’re not just another not-forprofit. We’re working over the course of the next year to engage the entire community in this issue.” n MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 51

Higher Education Manchester area colleges play an important role in the economic, social and cultural well-being of the region. Our institutions of higher learning educate over 15,500 students in our region annually. The colleges are a vital asset to the economic climate. They provide an educated workforce, and are significant contributors to the cultural life of the area. Greater Manchester’s students represent diverse ages and ethnic Saint Anselm College in Manchester

backgrounds, which enhances the appeal of the region.

Colleges, Universities, Technical Schools Franklin Pierce University 670 N. Commercial Street, Center Tower, Third Floor, Manchester (603) 647-3500, www.franklinpierce.edu Franklin Pierce University allows students to combine online and classroom learning, part- or full-time study and ongoing academic term starts, to create a flexible and personalized schedule. Franklin Pierce was recently named the No.1 online school in New Hampshire by AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org. Plus, you can apply to receive college credit for accumulated certifications, professional licenses, on-the-job training and other experiences. With programs ranging from undergraduate through the doctorate level, your future success starts here.

Granite State College 25 Hall Street, Concord (888) 228-3000, www.granite.edu Granite State College is New Hampshire’s public college for adult learners of all ages. Flexible bachelor’s and associate’s degrees as well as post-baccalaureate teacher certification programs, meet the needs of both employers and working adults.

Manchester Community College (ad on pg. 55)

1066 Front Street, Manchester (603) 206-8000, www.mccnh.edu Manchester Community College is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire and offers more than 65 associate degree and certificate programs for transfer and career training in the areas of: Arts, Humanities and Communication; Business;

Education, Social and Behavioral Science; Health Science and Services; Industry and Transportation; and STEM and Advanced Manufacturing. MCC also offers non-credit professional and workforce development, and customized corporate training. For more information, visit www.mccnh.edu.

MCPHS 1260 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 314-0210, www.mcphs.edu The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private, coeducational college offering graduate, professional and undergraduate degrees in the health sciences. The college provides a unique academic environment to guide and support students toward successful, sustainable careers and leadership in health care.

New England College 98 Bridge Street, Henniker (603) 428-2223, www.nec.edu Established in 1946, New England College is a small, private, accredited, nonprofit liberal arts college located in scenic Henniker, New Hampshire. The institution is recognized for valuing entrepreneurship, civic engagement and social responsibility in both its programs and students. The online programs at New England College are specifically designed for working professionals who have already achieved success in their current careers but would like to advance their knowledge and skills with a graduate degree.

New Hampshire Institute of Art 148 Concord Street, Manchester (603) 623-0313, www.nhia.edu The New Hampshire Institute of Art (NHIA) is a tightknit community of creative thinkers, artists, designers, writers and art educators who use the power of their

creativity to transform the community around us. It is the oldest and largest nonprofit arts institution in New Hampshire, founded in 1898 and today offering undergraduate (BFA, dual degree BFA/MAT), graduate (MFA, MAAE, MAT) and community education programs (youth arts, pre-college, community education and professional development) serving over 2,000 students annually on two campuses in Manchester and Sharon/Peterborough.

Saint Anselm College 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester (603) 641-7000, www.anselm.edu Saint Anselm is a Benedictine, Catholic, liberal arts college that offers access to an educational process that encourages students to lead lives that are both creative and generous. Noted for its challenging academic curriculum and nationally recognized humanities program, the college offers undergraduate degrees in 31 majors.

Southern New Hampshire University (ad on pg. 54)

2500 North River Road, Manchester (603) 645-9631, www.snhu.edu Southern New Hampshire University is a premier regional university with a small college feel. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, community economic development, culinary arts, education, hospitality and liberal arts. Programs are offered full- and part-time, on campus, online and on location at centers in New Hampshire and Maine.

University of New Hampshire– Manchester 88 Commercial Street, Manchester Undergraduate: (603) 641-4101, manchester.unh.edu Graduate: (603) 641-4313, manchester.unh.edu/ graduate-students

52 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

The University of New Hampshire at Manchester provides the world-class UNH education to students in southern New Hampshire. Bringing together career-driven programs, faculty talent and a focus on experiential learning, UNH Manchester prepares students for success in today’s high-demand fields — and connects them to the wealth of career opportunities in the region. The Manchester campus also offers graduate programs designed for working professionals and an array of online and in-person professional development opportunities.

Additional Educational Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire 89 South Street, Concord (603) 785-0174, www.csfnewhampshire.org The Children’s Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to empower low-income New Hampshire families to choose the schools that best fit their children’s needs, regardless of their income or zip code. CSF is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit charity scholarship organization.

The Derryfield School (ad on pg. 53) 2108 River Road, Manchester (603) 669-4524, www.derryfield.org The Derryfield School is a 6th-12th grade independent, nonsectarian, day school. It offers small classes, inspiring faculty and opportunities for all students in athletics, the arts, service and global travel. Committed to access and affordability, one third of Derryfield students receive financial aid or merit. Alumni have great success in college and beyond, and 100 percent of graduates are accepted at four-year colleges and universities, receiving an average of $28,500 per student, per year, in merit awards.

FIRST 200 Bedford Street, Manchester (603) 666-3906, www.firstinspires.org The mission of FIRST is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication and leadership. FIRST offers programs for students K-12.

Reserve Studies & Capital Improvement Plans

603-497-3137 www.myteamengineering.com

THE DERRYFIELD SCHOOL Athletic & Wellness and Science & Innovation facilities opening Fall 2019!

COLLEGE MERIT $

92% Of Derryfield seniors accepted to 1 of top 3 college choices

DS graduates received an average of $32,000/year in college merit

$2M Annual financial aid and merit awarded

100%

64

Student participation in global and local service

State athletic championships since 2000 in Divisions I–IV

Open Houses & Info Sessions offered throughout the year

Laird Institute of Spa Therapy 981 Second Street, Manchester (603) 625-6100, www.lairdinstitute.com The Laird Institute of spa therapy is the premier school in New Hampshire for esthetics, spa nails and massage therapy. Its goal is to be the best career education institute in the State of New Hampshire.

Laird graduates are Laird prepared! www.manchester-chamber.org

LEARN MORE:

The Derryfield School is a coed, independent, college-preparatory day school in Manchester, NH for students in grades 6 through 12.

603.669.4524 admission@derryfield.org discover.derryfield.org

Six bus routes available.

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 53

Manchester City Library 405 Pine Street, Manchester 76 North Main Street, Manchester (603) 624-6550, www.manchesterlibrary.org The city of Manchester is fortunate to have two public library buildings. The library strives to provide quality services and materials to meet the cultural, educational and information needs of the diverse and changing community in Manchester.

Manchester Community Music School

in partnership with the community, to inspire and empower all learners with the knowledge, skills and experiences essential for them to reach their greatest potential. The District is comprised of a developmental preschool program,14 elementary schools, four middle schools, four high schools (including a Career and Technical Education Center) and a program of adult education.

Michael’s School of Hair Design & Esthetics–Paul Mitchell Partner School

2291 Elm Street, Manchester (603) 644-4548, www.mcmusicschool.org The Manchester Community Music School, located in historic north Manchester, provides quality musical instruction and performance opportunities for students of all ages. The Music School is home to 50 of New England’s finest music educators, music therapists and more than 1,200 students from all across New Hampshire. As a cultural performance center, it offers programs in an environment that encourages participation, interaction and enjoyment.

79-6 South River Road, Bedford (603) 668-4300, www.bedford.paulmitchell.edu As a Paul Mitchell partner school, Michael’s believes that education is an adventure and that the learning experience needs to be fun. When you tour the beauty and esthetician school, you’ll notice something different: a positive learning environment everywhere you look. Its experienced staff is dedicated to students’ success, and its creatively stimulating courses provide students with the opportunity to shine and feature their originality.

Manchester School District

943 Dunbarton Road, Manchester (603) 695-8800, www.jobcorps.gov/centers/nh.aspx Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Depart-

195 McGregor Street, Suite 201, Manchester (603) 624-6300, www.mansd.org It is the mission of the Manchester School District,

New Hampshire Job Corps Center

ment of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through vocational and academic training.

NH College and University Council 3 Barrell Court, Suite 100, Concord (603) 225-4199, www.nhcuc.org The New Hampshire College & University Council (NHCUC) is a nonprofit consortium of 21 public and private institutions of higher education in the state of New Hampshire. These institutions are recognized and highly regarded for their outstanding teaching, research and community service activities. They serve as major centers of activity that are vital to the economic development of the community and the state.

NH–Jobs for America’s Graduates 175 Ammon Drive, Suite 208, Manchester (603) 647-2300, www.nh-jag.org New Hampshire Jobs for America’s Graduates (NHJAG) is a statewide dropout prevention, dropout recovery and career training program for youth who seek to attain their high school education and pursue career and postsecondary educational interests.

Located on a spacious 300-acre campus, Southern New Hampshire University has a history steeped

SNHU ad

in innovation. Our students choose from over 50 majors with an award-winning faculty dedicated to helping you reach your academic and career goals.

The path to a successful future begins right here in your own backyard!

2500 North River Road | Manchester, New Hampshire | snhu.edu

A world-class education is closer than you think.

54 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

The New Hampshire School of Mechanical Trades 7 Perimeter Road, Manchester (603) 622-6544, www.nhtradeschool.com The New Hampshire School of Mechanical Trades offers many licensing, as well as non-licensing course programs within the trade industries including oil heat, HVAC, HVAC&R, gas, plumbing and electrical. This facility provides a unique educational experience based on a “ground up” approach combined with “hands-on” training in one of their fully functioning, working labs.

Polaris Charter School 100 Coolidge Ave., Manchester (603) 634-0034 www.polarischarterschool.org The mission of Polaris Charter School is to create a joyful and exciting learning community for intellectually curious elementary-aged children. Through an engaging, inquiry-based curriculum, students develop the ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, think critically and excel academically. Its program fosters creativity and the development of social and emotional skills, instilling a positive attitude about future studies and ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of an ever-changing world.

Primrose School at Bedford Hills 3 Copper Door Lane, Bedford (603) 472-3800, www.primroseschools.com/ schools/bedford-hills The Primrose School at Bedford Hills, a private preschool, offers ten age-specific classrooms for infants through kindergarten, Summer Adventure Camp and after-school program. Primrose, known nationally as “The Leader in Educational Child Care”, is the nation’s leader in providing a premier, early education and care experience in a loving and nurturing environment for young children. Primrose offers a proprietary balanced learning curriculum that helps children build the right foundation for future learning and life, while having fun.

Virtual Learning Academy Charter School 30 Linden Street, Exeter (603) 778-2500, www.vlacs.org VLACS offers anywhere, anytime online learning courses and projects to over 10,000 New Hampshire secondary students. College credit can be earned while still in high school.

GAMACHE PROPERTIES IS THE IDEAL SOLUTION OFFERING AFFORDABLE AND CUSTOMIZABLE RETAIL, OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL SPACE OF ALL SIZES.

Our approach at Gamache Properties is to redefine what customer service means in the real estate industry. With more than 42 years of experience, we have the knowledge to provide the service with the attention and care you deserve.

NH’S #1 COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE RESOURCE 102 Bay Street, Manchester, NH 03104 (603) 623-4956 www.gamacheproperties.com

Ben Gamache

Founder and President of Gamache Properties

www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 55

Business Directory 2019 Advertising & Media Advertising Specialties

Welcome Wagon (603) 494-1156 www.welcomewagon.com

wedü (603) 647-9338 www.wedu.com

WLNH 98.3 (603) 889-1063 www.wlnh.com

Marketing Services

WMUR - TV Channel 9 (603) 669-9999 www.wmur.com

Advertising/PR/Marketing

Asirvia (603) 442-0620 https://asirvia.com

Adopt/Sponsor a Highway, Inc. (603) 325-4461 www.adoptahighway.com

Carnegie Dartlet (978) 692-5092 www.carnegiedartlet.com

Altos (603) 222-9052 www.altosagency.com

Chuck Sink Link (603) 345-7223 www.chucksink.com

Business NH Magazine (603) 626-6354 www.businessnhmagazine.com

Clear Channel Interspace (610) 395-8002 www.iaateam.com

Cookson Strategic Communications (603) 782-8192 www.cooksonstrategies.com

McLean Communications (603) 413-5117 www.mcleancommunications.com

Comcast Spotlight (603) 782-8695 www.comcastspotlight.com/boston

Prosper Peak, Growth Marketing for Startups & Shake-ups (603) 677-9080 http://prosperpeak.com

NH Business Review (603) 624-1442 www.nhbr.com

CTM Media Group (802) 440-3058 www.ctmmediagroup.com EVR Advertising (603) 647-8606 www.evradvertising.com Grapevine Marketing (603) 833-1509 www.grapevinemktg.com GYK Antler (603) 625-5713 www.gykantler.com LTD Company, Inc. (603) 623-7699 www.ltdspark.com m5 Marketing Communications (603) 627-9600 www.m5nh.com Mesh Interactive Agency (603) 809-4164 www.meshagency.com Millennium Integrated Marketing (603) 792-2200 www.mill-im.com Montagne Communications (603) 644-3200 www.montagnecommunications.com Rumbletree (603) 433-6214 www.rumbletree.com Savoir Faire Marketing/ Communications (617) 899-2856 www.savoirfaire-us.com Spectrum Marketing Companies (603) 627-0042 www.spectrummarketing.com The Write Connection (603) 624-7115 www.writeconnection.com thryv (866) 339-7253 www.thryv.com

The Spradling Group (603) 724-8092 www.spradlinggroup.com Media

92.5 The River WXRV - 102.3 The River WWHK - 105.7 The River WLKC (603) 669-1250 www.theriverboston.com Binnie Media (603) 230-9000 http://wlnh.nh1media.com/pages/binniemedia-new-hampshire Manchester Ink Link (603) 930-0640 www.manchesterinklink.com Manchester Public Television (603) 628-6099 www.manchestertv.org Manchester Radio Group (603) 669-5777 www.wzid.com New Hampshire Public Radio (603) 228-8910 www.nhpr.org

WNNH 99.1 Frank (603) 889-1063 www.wnnh.com Publications

New Hampshire Home Magazine (603) 624-1442 www.nhhomemagazine.com New Hampshire Magazine (603) 624-1442 www.nhmagazine.com New Hampshire Women Magazine (603) 661-4775 www.nhwomenmagazine.com Parenting NH Magazine (603) 624-1442 www.parentingnh.com The Hippo (603) 625-1855 www.hippopress.com Video Production

Granite River Studios (603) 568-7623 www.graniteriverstudios.com Heartwood Media, Inc. (603) 665-9191 www.heartwoodmedia.com Web Site Development and Design/ Hosting

New Hampshire Union Leader (603) 668-4321 www.unionleader.com

Altos (603) 222-9052 www.altosagency.com

The Wolf 93.3 FM (603) 224-8486 www.933thewolf.com

SilverTech, Inc. (603) 669-6600 www.silvertech.com

Townsquare Media (603) 749-9750 WBIN TV (603) 889-1063 www.wbintv.com WFNQ 106.3 Frank (603) 889-1063 www.1063frank.com WJYY 105.5 FM (603) 224-8486 www.wjyy.com

Architect, Construction & Engineering Services Architects

CUBE 3 Studio LLC (978) 989-9900 www.cube3studio.com Dennis Mires, P.A., The Architects (603) 625-4548 www.thearchitects.net Lavallee Brensinger Architects (603) 622-5450 www.lbpa.com

Construction/Contractors

A. W. Therrien Co., Inc. (603) 669-3344 www.therrienroofing.com Eckman Construction (603) 623-1713 www.eckmanconstruction.com Fulcrum Associates, Inc. (603) 673-3200 www.fulcrum-nh.com Liberty Hill Construction (603) 472-4414 www.libertyhillconstruction.com Longchamps Electric Inc. (603) 625-5954 www.longchampselectric.com M&M American Builders of NH Corp (603) 854-3005 www.facebook.com/americanbuildersnh Mark Carrier Construction, Inc. - MCCI (603) 627-9506 www.mcci-nh.com Skyline Roofing, Inc. (603) 669-0131 www.skylineroofinginc.com Sullivan Construction, Inc. (603) 647-1777 www.sullivanconstruction.com Construction/General/Management

Cornerstone PDC, LLC (603) 668-8750 www.cornerstonepdc.com Harvey Construction Corporation (603) 624-4600 www.harveyconstruction.com PC Construction Company (603) 232-9552 www.pcconstruction.com Pike Industries, Inc. (800) 283-7453 https://pikeindustries.com The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. (508) 875-4100 www.whiting-turner.com Design - Build Project Management

PROCON (603) 623-8811 www.proconinc.com Engineer/Consultant

Air Solutions & Balancing, LLC (603) 262-9292 www.USAbalancing.com Fuss & O’Neill (603) 668-8223 www.fando.com GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. (603) 623-3600 www.gza.com Haley & Aldrich, Inc. (603) 625-5353 www.haleyaldrich.com

56 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

THE SHIRE CIAL, AL & ENT ATE T 85

Sponsored by

Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc. (603) 669-5555 www.hoyletanner.com S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc. (603) 716-2111 www.swcole.com Team Engineering (603) 497-3137 www.myteamengineering.com VHB (603) 391-3900 www.vhb.com Engineering/Surveying

Allen & Major Associates, Inc. (603) 627-5500 www.allenmajor.com Golder Associates, Inc. (603) 668-0880 www.golder.com TFMoran, Inc. (603) 472-4488 www.tfmoran.com Painting/Drywall

CertaPro Painters (603) 623-0182 http://southern-new-hampshire.certapro.com/ John K’s Painting Co., LLC (603) 624-8674 www.johnkspainting.com

Art

Intown Manchester Management, Inc. (603) 645-6285 www.intownmanchester.com

Water Country (603) 427-1111 www.watercountry.com

Art 3 Gallery & Frame Shop (603) 668-6650 www.art3gallery.com

M/S Mount Washington Cruises (603) 366-5531 www.cruisenh.com

Entertainment

Jupiter Hall, LLC (603) 289-4661 www.jupiterhallnh.com

Manchester Monarchs Hockey Club (603) 626-7825 www.manchestermonarchs.com

Studio 550 Art Center (603) 232-5597 www.550arts.com

McIntyre Ski Area (603) 622-6159 www.mcintyreskiarea.com

Arts, Culture & Entertainment

Athletics-Groups & Clubs

Seacoast United Soccer Club (603) 926-8444 www.seacoastunited.org Special Olympics New Hampshire (603) 624-1250 www.sonh.org Attraction and Entertainment

Candia Springs Adventure Park (603) 587-2093 www.CandiaSprings.com Community Bingo Center (603) 625-2345 www.communitybingo.org Electric Avenue Arcade (603) 518-5770 www.electricavearcade.com

New Hampshire Audubon (603) 224-9909 www.nhaudubon.org New Hampshire Fisher Cats (603) 641-2005 www.nhfishercats.com New Hampshire Motor Speedway (603) 783-4744 www.nhms.com SEE Science Center, Inc. (603) 669-0400 www.see-sciencecenter.org SNHU Arena - SMG (603) 644-5000 www.snhuarena.com Spare Time Manchester (603) 625-9656 www.sparetimeentertainment.com/manchester

AR Workshop Manchester (603) 573-9662 http://arworkshop.com/manchester Museums

America’s Credit Union Museum (603) 629-1553 www.acumuseum.org Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center (603) 626-3474 www.amoskeagfishways.org Aviation Museum of NH (603) 669-4820 www.nhahs.org Currier Museum of Art (603) 669-6144 www.currier.org Franco-American Centre (603) 641-7114 www.facnh.com Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum (603) 622-7531 www.manchesterhistoric.org

“Opportunities are out there now!”are Opportunities

“out there now!”

We would welcome the opportunity to speak youthe Let’s start talking! Our quaifi ed with staff has and extend to expertise and the technology to maximize our clients’ opportunities in today’s marketyou our profesplace. We would welcome youdepth as a client sional of and offer our professional knowledge knowledge toand connections to create the best possible real create the best possible commercial/ estate scenario for you and your company. industrial Real Estate scenario for you or your —company.

Mike Reed, President

—Mike Reed, President

730 Pine NH (603) 669-6323 730Street, Pine Manchester, Street, Manchester, NH www.stebbinscommercialproperties.com (603)669-6323

www.stebbinscommercialproperties.com

www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 57

Business Directory 2019 Mechanized Warfare Museum of New England (603) 818-9156 www.MWMUSEUM.COM Music

Guitar Center (603) 621-3016 www.guitarcenter.com Manchester Community Music School (603) 644-4548 www.mcmusicschool.org NHTunes (603) 660-2208 www.nhtunes.biz Theatre

Palace Theatre (603) 668-5588 www.palacetheatre.org The Majestic Theatre Studio (603) 669-7469 www.majestictheatre.net Automotive Auto Dealers

AutoFair Automotive Corporation (603) 634-1000 www.autofair.com Capital Auto Auction (603) 622-9058 www.capitalautoauction.com CarMax Manchester (603) 425-9781 www.carmax.com/stores/6107 Grappone Automotive Group (800) 528-8993 www.grappone.com J.D. Byrider (603) 370-3360 www.gojdb.com Land Rover Bedford (603) 623-8500 www.landroverbedford.com Quirk Chevrolet, Buick/ GMC, Volkswagen (603) 669-2450 www.quirkcars.com Tulley BMW of Manchester (603) 644-2691 www.tulley.com Werner Mazda (603) 626-6666 www.wernermazda.com Automobile Renting & Leasing

Merchants Fleet Management (603) 669-4100 www.merchantsfleetmanagement.com

Brutus Auto (603) 624-8881 www.brutusautonh.com Prestige Auto Body (603) 669-0015 www.prestigeab.com Business & Professional Services Accounting/CPA/Tax Preparation

Altair Group, PLLC (603) 621-6188 www.altaircpa.com Appletree Business Services LLC (603) 434-2775 www.appletreebusiness.com Baker Newman Noyes (603) 626-2200 www.bnncpa.com Baroody & Greenwood, LLC-CPA (603) 622-1410 www.bargreencpa.com BerryDunn (603) 669-7337 www.berrydunn.com Bigelow & Company CPA, PC (603) 627-7659 www.bigelowcpa.com Gelinas & Company CPA (603) 625-8931 www.gelinas-cpa.com Hession & Pare CPAs (603) 669-5477 www.hession-pare.com Howe, Riley & Howe, PLLC (603) 627-3838 www.hrhcpa.com J. Edgar Group PLLC (603) 606-5164 http://JEDGARCFO.COM LifeLine Financial Services (603) 782-4663 www.lifelinefinancialservices.com Maloney & Kennedy, PLLC (603) 624-8819 www.maloneyandkennedy.com Mason + Rich, CPAs (603) 224-2000 www.masonrich.com Melanson Heath (603) 669-6130 www.melansonheath.com Nathan Wechsler & Company, P.A. (603) 224-5357 http://nathanwechsler.com New Hampshire Society of CPAs (603) 622-1999 www.nhscpa.org

Accounts Receivable Management

Cash Recovery Specialists (978) 528-2174 www.CRSPAYS.COM INTEGRIM (833) 736-7227 www.integrim.com Alarm Systems & Security Services

PELMAC Industries, Inc. (603) 623-5916 www.pelmac.com

PT Research (866) 737-2714 www.ptresearch.com SuperGreen Solutions of Manchester (603) 263-0303 www.supergreensolutions.com/manchester-nh Total Revenue Uplift (765) 433-4265 www.totalrevenueuplift.com Chamber of Commerce

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. (603) 627-0333 www.securitasusa.com

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (603) 792-4100 www.manchester-chamber.org

Business Coaching/Training & Development

Cleaning Supplies/Maintenance/ Service

Dutra Associates, LLC (603) 595-1588 https://dutraassociates.com Hebert Consulting (603) 232-8216 www.armandhebert.com

A Cleaner Solution (603) 660-8834 www.acleanersolutionnh.com AMPM Facility Services (781) 622-1600 www.ampmfs.com

Human Resource Partners (603) 749-8989 www.h-rpartners.com

TITAN Cleaning Services (603) 785-6741 www.titancleaningservicesnh.com

Infinite Equities Group, LLC (603) 851-2856 www.infiniteequitiesgroup.com

Consulting/Management Services

Jeanine & Company (603) 714-0049 www.jeanineandcompany.com Minding your Business (608) 792-9666 www.whomindsyourbusiness.com Paul Charles & Associates (603) 537-1190 www.paulcharles.com Sandler Training (603) 232-1520 www.bestsalespeople.com The John Maxwell Team - Marc Major/Executive Director (603) 674-6818 www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/marcmajor Business Services

Alpha Loft (603) 629-9511 www.alphaloft.org Aoibri (888) 703-5378 www.aoibri.com BAO Inc. (978) 763-7500 www.baoinc.com

Baker Newman Noyes (603) 626-2200 www.bnncpa.com Benson Consulting (646) 522-8899 www.bensonconsultinginc.com Castagna Consulting Group, LLC (603) 625-1912 www.castagnaconsultinggroup.com HR Synergy, LLC (603) 261-2402 www.hrsynergyllc.com Maia Strategy Group (800) 711-5328 www.maiastrategy.com NH Center for Nonprofits (603) 225-1947 www.nhnonprofits.org Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group (603) 228-2370 www.sheehan.com Sojourn Partners (603) 232-9403 www.sojournpartners.com Southern New Hampshire University - CWBA (603) 629-4697 www.cwbanh.com

Explorics (603) 625-5713 www.explorics.com

The Corporate Crossroads (603) 851-2856 www.thecorporatecrossroads.com

Greenleaf Business Management, LLC (603) 582-3166

Corporate Apparel and Promotional Products

Automobile Services- Body Repairs/ Parts/Service

Penchansky & Co., Certified Public Accountants (603) 647-2400 www.penchansky.com

AutoFair Automotive Corporation (603) 634-1000 www.autofair.com

Train Bookkeeping, LLC (603) 661-1094 www.trainbookkeeping.com

NH High Tech Council (603) 935-8951 www.nhhtc.org

Bob & Sons Automotive (603) 623-9295 www.bobandsonsauto.com

Vachon Clukay & Company PC (603) 622-7070 www.vachonclukay.com

Orbit Group (603) 838-3828

Allstates Business Solutions (603) 887-5500 www.allstatesbusinesssolutions.com Better Life LLC (603) 647-0077 www.betterlifecompanies.com

58 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Sponsored by

EmbroidMe of Bedford (603) 647-9994 www.embroidme-bedford.com

Wash Street on Elm (603) 623-9587 https://washstreet.com

Museum Search & Reference (603) 432-7929 www.museum-search.com

JoyBiz Consulting, LLC (603) 365-5166 http://joybizco.com

UniFirst Corporation (603) 888-1323 www.unifirst.com

Economic Development

Robert Half (603) 641-9400 www.roberthalf.com/boston-manchester

HVAC & Plumbing Contractors

Amoskeag Industries, Inc. (603) 759-6477 www.amoskeagindustries.com

Credit Card/Check Processing

Heartland (603) 479-2259 www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com

Capital Regional Development Council (603) 496-1875 www.crdc-nh.com

Strategic Payment Systems (978) 580-9516 www.spsCreditCardProcessing.com Document Scanning and Management Services

Data Capture Group (603) 552-5203 http://datacapturegroup.com

New England Document Systems (603) 625-1171 www.nedocs.com Dry Cleaning & Laundry

BELFOR Property Restoration (800) 856-3333 www.belfor.com

Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission (603) 669-4664 www.snhpc.org

Reliable Restoration & Recovery (877) 986-3777 www.rrandr.us

Benefit Strategies, LLC (603) 647-4666 www.benstrat.com Shaughnessy Benefits Group (603) 471-4307 www.sbgplans.com Employment Services/Outplacement/ Recruiting

E & R Laundry (603) 627-7661 www.eandrcleaners.com

Fire Services: Prevention and Damage Restoration

Eversource Energy (800) 662-7764 www.eversource.com

Employee Benefits

INTEGRIM (833) 736-7227 www.integrim.com

Standish Executive Search, LLC (774) 261-0143 www.standishsearch.com

Leddy Group (603) 666-4051 www.leddygroup.com

Fire Sprinkler / Fire Extinguisher

Hampshire Fire Protection Co., Inc. (603) 432-8221 www.hampshirefire.com

A.J. LeBlanc Heating Co., Inc. (603) 623-0412 http://leblanchvac.com Bellemore Plumbing Services LLC (603) 623-2134 http://bellemoreplumbing.com Denron Plumbing and HVAC, LLC. (603) 627-4186 http://denronph.com EMCOR Services New England Mechanical (413) 284-3318 www.nemsi.com Georges Heating and Cooling (603) 486-4723 http://georgesheatingandcooling.com

Graphic Design

Paradigm Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. (603) 641-6400 www.paradigmph.com

Red Bee Creative (603) 689-8764 http://redbee-creative.com

Patriot Heating & Cooling LLC (603) 587-0487 www.patriotheat.com

Human Resources/Outsourcing

Informational Security

BlueLion (603) 818-4131 www.bluelionllc.com

Systems Engineering (888) 624-6737 www.syseng.com

TAX | AUDIT & ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL CONSULTING

MORE THAN ACCOUNTANTS, WE’RE TEAM PLAYERS Kyung has been a practicing CPA for more than 20 years.

Learn more about her expertise and the other Howe, Riley & Howe team players at:

Kyung Kim, CPA at Howe, Riley & Howe

HRHCPA.COM

Main Location Bedford 43 Constitution Drive Suite 100 Bedford, NH 03110

Seacoast Location Portsmouth 210 Commerce Way Suite 230 Portsmouth, NH 03801

603.627.3838 BEDFORD | PORTSMOUTH www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 59

Business Directory 2019 Interior Design

Paving/Plowing

Contract Window Fashions LLC (603) 377-7030 http://ContractWindowFashions.com

American Asphalt Paving (603) 232-0458 www.aapave.com

Creative Office Pavilion (603) 647-4333 www.creativeofficepavilion.com

Payroll Services

j. ellen Design, LLC (603) 502-7800 www.jellendesign.com Stibler Associates, LLC (603) 623-8952 www.stibler.com Interiorscape - Plant Services for Office

Natural Surroundings LLC (603) 587-0722 www.naturalsurrounding.com Landscaping/Snow Removal

Outdoor Pride Landscape & Snow Management (603) 625-9738 www.outdoorpride.com Locksmiths

AllSafe & Lock, Inc. (603) 622-6062 www.allsafenh.com Kamco Lock Solutions (603) 889-0152 www.kamcolocksolutions.com Networking Organization

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (603) 792-4100 www.manchester-chamber.org Rotary Club of Manchester (603) 714-0049 www.manchesterrotary.org Office Space, Virtual, & Desk Rental

CEO Bedford, Inc. (603) 472-5009 www.ceobedford.com Office Supplies, Machines & Furniture

Budget Document Technology (603) 622-9631 www.bdtme.com Canon Solutions America (603) 310-9550 www.csa.canon.com Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, Inc. (800) 721-9224 www.konicaminolta.us New England Copy Specialist (603) 235-7470 www.necs.biz Office Alternatives, LLC (603) 668-9230 www.surplusofficeequipment.com SBM (603) 792-3400 www.sbmweb.com Staples (603) 668-4950 www.staples.com

Payroll Matters (603) 625-5399 www.payrollmatters.com Trivantus, Inc. - Payroll Services (603) 624-7788 www.trivantus.com Pension Consultant

KMS Actuaries, LLC (603) 792-9494 www.kmsactuaries.com Pest Control

Colonial Pest Control, Inc. (800) 525-8084 www.colonialpest.com Photography

Architectural Photography

by John W. Hession (603) 523-9244 www.advanceddigitalphotography.com C1M Photography, LLC (603) 673-8200 www.c1mpp.com CJL Photography (603) 661-4569 www.cjlfotos.com Kendal J. Bush Photography (603) 345-3686 www.kendaljbush.com Frame of Mind Photography (603) 493-4013 www.frameofmindphoto.com TapSnap (617) 939-7766 www.tapsnap.net Printing/Graphics Design/Color Separations

Allegra Marketing Print Mail (603) 669-0005 www.allegrabedford.com Cummings Printing (603) 625-6901 www.cummingsprinting.com Keystone Press (603) 622-5222 www.keystonepress.com Minuteman Press (603) 818-4390 http://londonderry-nh.minutemanpress.com New England Duplicator (603) 623-7080 www.nedupe.com NH Print & Mail Services (603) 226-4300 www.nhprintmail.com Spectrum Marketing Companies (603) 627-0042 www.spectrummarketing.com

SpeedPro Imaging Solutions (603) 554-1320 www.speedprosolutionsnh.com Talient Action Group, Inc. (603) 623-0802 www.talientaction.com Research & Development

DEKA Research & Development Corp.

(603) 669-5139 www.dekaresearch.com Texas Instruments (603) 222-8500 www.ti.com Rigging/Hauling

Louis P. Cote, Inc. (603) 623-1533 www.lpcote.com Signs

Barlo Signs International, Inc. (603) 882-2638 www.barlosigns.com Staffing/Recruiting

MAS Medical Staffing (800) 657-6517 www.masmedicalstaffing.com Patrice & Associates Recruiting Specialists (603) 413-8761 www.patriceandassociates.com/ manchester-03101 US Army Manchester, NH Recruiting Station (603) 622-7313 www.goarmy.com Storage and Moving

MIBOX Southern New Hampshire (603) 594-4554 www.getmibox.com/locations/new_england U-Haul of New Hampshire (978) 987-9824 www.UHaul.COM Storage Leasing/Rentals

Best Buy Self Storage (603) 623-1115 www.bestbuyselfstorage.com Store It Now Self Storage (603) 623-1115 Training & Development

Thrive Outdoors NH (603) 625-6600 www.thriveoutdoorsnh.com Workflow Automation Software Solutions

New England Document Systems (603) 625-1171 www.nedocs.com

Computers & Telecommunications Communications, Internet & Wireless Network Services

Comcast Business (603) 327-4743 Consolidated Communications (800) 400-5568 www.consolidated.com Computer Security

Seron Security (866) 666-4235 www.seronsecurity.com Computer Service and Repair

Grolen Computers (603) 645-0101 www.grolen.com NH iPhone Repair (603) 545-7867 http://nhiphonerepair.com Computer/IT Consultants

AeVitas Technology Consulting, LLC (857) 702-9947 www.aevitastech.com Computer Networking Services of NH, LLC (603) 472-5004 www.cnservicesllc.com Granite State Communications - Manchester (603) 485-7100 www.gscitsolutions.com Granite State Communications (603) 529-9911 www.mygsc.com IT Secure Services (603) 668-7733 www.itsecureservices.com Mainstay Technologies (603) 630-0294 www.mstech.com Summit Computer Services (603) 513-1805 www.summitcomp.net Team Logic IT (603) 505-4665 www.teamlogicit.com/manchesternh Computer/IT Security

Acapella Technologies (603) 647-1784 www.acapella.com ColoSpace, Inc. (888) 583-9200 www.colospace.com J & B Diversified Assoc. & Computer Information Systems (603) 623-1190 www.jbda.com Kilpatrick IT Solutions, LLC (603) 262-1405 http://kilpatrickit.com Minim (833) 966-4646 www.minim.com

60 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Sponsored by

Neuron IT Services (603) 413-3992 www.neuronsec.com

Cryptshare Inc. (866) 389-5333 www.cryptshare.com/en-us/home/

Oracle + Dyn (603) 668-4998 www.dyn.com

PistolStar, Inc. (603) 547-1200 www.portalguard.com

Scooch (603) 547-1200 www.scooch.com

RedBlack Software (603) 232-9404 www.redblacksoftware.com

Secured Network Services, Inc. (781) 948-1900 www.sns.com

Zco Corporation (603) 881-9200 www.zco.com

Computer/Sales/Service/Supplies

Telecommunications/Wireless Networking

APS Lighting - Sound - AV (603) 424-9198 www.apslightingnh.com

FirstLight (800) 461-4863 www.firstlight.net

Events United (603) 782-8302 www.eventsunited.us

Granite State Communications - Manchester (603) 485-7100 www.gscitsolutions.com

massAV (800) 423-7830 www.massav.com

Computer Networking Services of NH, LLC (603) 472-5004 www.cnservicesllc.com Connection, Inc. (603) 683-2167 www.pcconnection.com IBM Corporation (603) 472-4188 www.ibm.com Computers-Software

2MB Corp dba National Software Systems (603) 626-1115 x101 http://nationalsoftwaresystems.com

AT & T (508) 265-5525

Holiday Inn - Manchester Airport (603) 641-6466 www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/ manchester/mhtba/hoteldetail

U.S. Cellular (603) 622-1033 www.uscellular.com

LaBelle Winery (603) 672-9898 www.labellewinerynh.com

Telephone Equipment & Wireless Communications

Convention & Event Services Audio/Visual

Granite State Communications (603) 529-9911 www.mygsc.com TPx Communications (866) 438-3724 www.tpx.com Windstream (603) 969-0335 www.windstreamenterprise.com

Manchester Country Club (603) 624-4096 www.manchestercountryclub.com Southern New Hampshire University - Conference & Event Services (603) 645-9612 www.snhuconferences.com The Event Center at Courtyard Nashua (603) 880-9100 www.eventective.com/usa/new+hampshire/ nashua/9650/the-event-center-at-courtyardnashua.html

Banquet Facility

The Falls Event Center (603) 413-7550 www.thefallscenternh.com

NOAH’S Event Venue (603) 785-9706 www.noahseventvenue.com

The Gardens at Uncanoonuc (603) 497-3975 www.gardensatuncanoonuc.com

Conference and Banquet Facilities

Event Planning-Corporate

Grappone Conference Center (603) 225-0303 www.grapponeconferencecenter.com

brainium, Inc. (603) 540-0580 www.brainiuminc.com

Navigating through today’s evolving technological landscape isn’t easy.

We can help.

Systems Engineering brings best-in-class technical vision and guidance, enabling you to achieve your business goals of today while planning for tomorrow.

Your source for sports trophies, recognition awards, unique gifts, NH Granite, clocks, plaques, medals, ribbons, signs, custom shadow boxes, flag cases. Now carrying a complete line of flags and much more!

Managed IT, Cloud, and Security Services

Stop by and see what we have to offer!

Competitive prices, quick service, no minimum orders!

18 Hanover Street, Manchester 603-669-3984 • www.harristrophy.com www.manchester-chamber.org

syseng.com/navigate

888.624.6737

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 61

Business Directory 2019 Eye Candy Balloons www.eyecandyballoons.com Event Planning-Corporate/Wedding/ Social

Old Sol Alliance, Inc. (603) 377-6214 www.oldsol.org

NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire (603) 626-4663 www.nwsnh.org

Special Events of New England, LLC (603) 624-8389 www.specialeventsofne.com Family, Community & Civic Organizations

NH Housing Finance Authority (603) 472-8623 www.nhhfa.org

Waypoint (603) 518-4156 www.cfsnh.org

Ascentria Care Alliance (603) 224-8111 www.ascentria.org Catholic Charities New Hampshire (603) 669-3030 www.cc-nh.org Crotched Mountain (Ready, Set, Connect!)

(603) 226-2900 ext. 29 www.crotchedmountain.org

Child Care

Noah’s Ark Child Care Center (603) 669-7990 www.noahsarknh.org

Families In Transition-New Horizons (603) 641-9441 www.fitnh.org

Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (603) 625-6951 www.lambertfuneralhome.com McHugh Funeral Home (603) 622-0962 www.dignitymemorial.com/mchugh-funeralhome-cremation-service

Goodwill Northern New England (207) 774-6323 www.goodwillnne.org Granite United Way (603) 625-6939 www.graniteuw.org

Phaneuf Funeral Home (603) 625-5777 www.phaneuf.net

International Institute of New England (617) 695-9990 www.iine.org

Housing/Urban Development

JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) (603) 222-2300 www.jdrf.org/nne

Youth Services

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire (603) 430-1140 www.bbbsnh.org

CASA of New Hampshire (603) 626-4600 www.casanh.org

Easterseals New Hampshire (603) 623-8863 www.easterseals.com/nh

Funeral Home

YWCA New Hampshire (603) 625-5785 www.ywcanh.org

Boys & Girls Club of Manchester (603) 625-5031 www.begreatmanchester.org

Diocese of Manchester (603) 669-3100 www.catholicnh.org

Primrose School at Bedford Hills (603) 472-3800 www.primroseschools.com/schools/ bedford-hills

Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority (603) 624-2100 www.manchesterhousing.org

The Way Home (603) 627-3491 www.thewayhomenh.org

Social Services

Party/Event Equipment Rental

Greater Manchester Habitat for Humanity (603) 626-3944 www.habitatmanchester.org

The Moore Center (603) 206-2700 www.moorecenter.org

City Year New Hampshire (603) 218-5100 www.cityyear.org Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America (603) 625-6431 www.nhscouting.org Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains (888) 474-9686 www.girlscoutsgwm.org

Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc. (603) 668-8010 www.snhs.org

Finance & Insurance Actuary

Liscord, Ward & Roy Consulting Casualty Actuaries (603) 657-7055 www.lwrinc.com Agricultural Business Services

Farm Credit East, ACA (603) 472-3554 www.farmcrediteast.com Bank

Bank of America (603) 647-7652 www.bankofamerica.com/newhampshire Bank of New England (603) 624-6676 www.bankofnewengland.com Bank of New Hampshire (800) 832-0912 www.banknh.com Bank of New Hampshire - Bedford (603) 471-7043 www.banknh.com Bar Harbor Bank & Trust (603) 656-0350 www.BarHarbor.Bank Citizens Bank (603) 634-7090 www.citizensbank.com Eastern Bank (603) 647-4446 www.easternbank.com

Make-A-Wish New Hampshire (603) 623-9474 www.nh.wish.org

Eastern Bank - Bedford (603) 647-4446 www.easternbank.com

Makin’ It Happen Coalition (603) 686-6844 www.mih4u.org

Enterprise Bank (603) 965-0036 www.enterprisebanking.com

The Child Advocacy Center of Hillsborough County (603) 889-0321 www.cac-nh.org

Franklin Savings Bank (603) 455-0359 www.fsbnh.bank

St. Joseph Community Services, Inc (603) 424-9967 www.MealsOnWheelsNH.org

J.P. Morgan Chase (802) 282-7914 www.chase.com NBT Bank (603) 263-1428 www.nbtbank.com Northway Bank (603) 621-0550 www.northwaybank.com Northway Bank Commercial Banking (603) 342-1089 www.northwaybank.com Optima Bank & Trust - Bedford (603) 488-6024 www.optimabank.com Optima Bank & Trust - Portsmouth (603) 433-9600 www.optimabank.com

• Business & Corporate Law • Litigation • Estate Planning • Real Estate Law • Personal Injury

• Employment Law • Wills, Trusts & Estates • Intellectual Property • Insurance Law • Bankruptcy

1855 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03104 603-668-2222 www.hagehodes.com

PEOPLE’S UNITED BANK, N.A (603) 621-5801 www.peoples.com Primary Bank (603) 310-7200 www.primarybanknh.com

62 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Sponsored by

Santander Bank (603) 222-6880 www.santanderbank.com

Ameriprise Financial (603) 391-0512 www.ameripriseadvisors.com/eric.m.ellis

Merrill Lynch Wealth Management (603) 628-3228 https://fa.ml.com/eh

TD Bank (603) 624-6600 www.tdbank.com

Bartley Financial Advisors (603) 625-9900 www.bartleyfinancial.com

Morgan Stanley (603) 629-0200 www.morganstanley.com

The Provident Bank (603) 488-6456 www.theprovidentbank.com

BitcoinAcceptedHere.club (603) 930-3100 http://bitbuybit.club

New York Life Insurance Company (603) 222-2500 www.newyorklife.com

Wells Fargo Bank (603) 644-0682 www.wellsfargo.com/com/

Camden National Bank (603) 716-2402 www.camdennational.com

Northwestern Mutual (603) 627-7608 www.manchester.nm.com

Business Brokerage

Charles Schwab & Co., INC (603) 656-4200 www.schwab.com

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co (603) 206-6025 www.bradalderfer.com

New Hampshire Business Sales (603) 715-1097 www.nhbizsales.com Sunbelt Business Brokers of New Hampshire (603) 745-9290 www.sunbeltnh.com Community Development Finance

New Hampshire Community Loan Fund (603) 224-6669 www.communityloanfund.org

Citizens Bank (603) 634-7090 www.citizensbank.com Cohen Investment Advisors (603) 232-8351 www.investwithcohen.com Curbstone Financial Management Corp.

(603) 624-8462 www.curbstonefinancial.com

Primerica (603) 361-5661 www.primerica.com/sarajanesrhoag PRIMERICA - Blais Asso.

(603) 641-2527 www.primerica.com/rickblais

Chubb Combined Worksite Solutions (603) 540-4156 www.combinedinsurance.com

Prudential Advisors (603) 518-9351 www.prudential.com/us/connell.tarr

New England Credit Repair (603) 232-3015 www.changeyourcredit.com

Edward Jones (603) 626-0012 www.edwardjones.com/andrewstoller

Rise Private Wealth Management (603) 606-4255 www.riseprivatewealth.com

Credit Union

Fidelity Investments (603) 791-5000 www.fidelity.com

Robbins Farley, LLC (603) 703-0258 www.robbinsfarley.com

Fiduciary Trust Company of New England (603) 695-4320 www.fiduciarytrustne.com

Shepler Financial Group, LLC (603) 624-1900 www.sheplergroup.com

Granite State Credit Union (800) 645-4728 www.gscu.org Members First Credit Union (603) 622-8781 www.membersfirstnh.org

Harvest Capital Management, Inc. (603) 224-6994 www.harvestcap.com

Members First Credit Union - Bedford (603) 622-8781 www.membersfirstnh.org

Huntwicke Capital Group, Jim Edmonson (978) 887 5981 www.huntwicke.com

Northeast Credit Union (603) 622-3261 www.necu.org

Amica Mutual Insurance Company (877) 512-6422 www.amica.com

CGI Business Solutions (603) 622-4600 http://cgibusinesssolutions.com

Credit Repair

Financial Strategies Retirement Partners (603) 627-1463 www.fsrp.net

Insurance

Barrett Insurance (603) 668-0686 www.barrett-insurance.com

RBC Wealth Management (603) 577-4900 www.rbcwmfa.com/generationalwmgroup/

DCU - Digital Federal Credit Union (603) 622-5075 www.dcu.org

Wells Fargo Advisors (603) 625-6500 https://home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/001_pnh2

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (603) 541-2000 www.anthem.com

Davis Wealth Advisors (603) 475-7644 www.daviswealthadvisors.net

Bellwether Community Credit Union (603) 645-8181 www.bccu.org

UBS Financial Services Inc. (603) 626-2900 www.ubs.com

Clark Insurance (603) 622-2855 www.clarkinsurance.com Core Benefits Group - Renee Martin (603) 860-9610 www.mycoreinsurance.com Cross Insurance (603) 669-4300 www.crossagency.com Granite Group Benefits, LLC (603) 296-0700 www.granitegroupbenefits.com

Skip Jarvis, CFBS, CLTC, Partner Commonwealth Financial Group (603) 471-4349 www.commonwealthfinancialgroup.com Sullivan & Sullivan, LLC (603) 669-0032 www.sullivansullivan.net

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (603) 656-9500 www.harvardpilgrim.org HPM Insurance (603) 673-1201 www.hpminsurance.com Liberty Mutual Personal Markets (603) 310-2564 www.libertymutual.com/gregg-solovei

TEFA Services Company (603) 647-6577 www.tefaservices.com

MEMIC Group (603) 314-0629 www.memic.com

Telge Companies (603) 668-8862 www.telgeco.com

Northeast Delta Dental (800) 537-1715 www.nedelta.com

Service Credit Union (603) 669-6546 www.scu.com Service Credit Union - Manchester (603) 669-6546 www.servicecu.org St. Mary’s Bank (603) 669-4600 www.stmarysbank.com Triangle Credit Union (603) 622-4156 www.trianglecu.org Financial/Investment Services

Acorn Financial LLC (603) 595-6545 www.acornnh.com

www.manchester-chamber.org

Get the most from your event budget!

We are your all-in-one source Event Production Services

Audio/Visual Services

Equipment Sales & Rentals

Theatrical Supplies

Special Effects Lighting

Set Design & More

Fast Service. Reasonable Prices.

Years of Experience. Call today!

apslightingnh.com | Merrimack NH right equipment. right time. right price.

(800) 837-0005 | (603) 424-9198

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 63

Business Directory 2019 Northwestern Mutual (603) 627-7608 www.manchester.nm.com

Manchester Community College (603) 206-8000 www.mccnh.edu

New Hampshire Job Corps Center (603) 695-8800 http://newhampshire.jobcorps.gov/home.aspx

Optisure Risk Partners, LLC (603) 665-6000 www.optisure.com

MCPHS University (603) 314-1760 www.mcphs.edu

Tufts Health Freedom Plan (603) 228-7450 www.thfp.com

New England College (603) 428-2223 www.nec.edu

New Hampshire Jobs for America’s Graduates (603) 647-2300 www.nh-jag.org

USI Insurance Services, LLC (855) 874-0123 www.usi.com

New Hampshire Institute of Art (603) 623-0313 www.nhia.edu

Wieczorek Insurance, Inc. (603) 668-3311 www.wizinsurance.com

Saint Anselm College (603) 641-7000 www.anselm.edu

Workplace Benefit Solutions (603) 668-0400 www.workplacebenefitsolutions.com

Southern New Hampshire University (603) 626-9100 www.snhu.edu

Mortgages

Bellwether Community Credit Union (603) 645-8181 www.bccu.org Fairway Independent Mortgage (603) 637-4114 Granite State Credit Union (800) 645-4728 www.gscu.org HarborOne Mortgage (603) 625-1498 www.harboronemortgage.com LendUSA, LLC (603) 669-5626 www.regencymtg.com Pinnacle Mortgage Corporation (603) 518-7900 www.pinnaclemtgcorp.com Residential Mortgage Services Inc. NMLS # 1760 (603) 860-5860 www.rmsmortgage.com Government, Education & Individuals City Government

Manchester Economic Development Office (603) 624-6505 www.yourmanchesternh.com Manchester Fire Department (603) 669-2256 www.manchesternh.gov Manchester Police Department (603) 668-8711 www.manchesterpd.com Town of Londonderry (603) 432-1100 www.londonderrynh.org Colleges & Universities

Franklin Pierce University at Manchester (603) 647-3500 www.franklinpierce.edu Granite State College 1-855-GSC4ALL www.granite.edu

University of New Hampshire Manchester (603) 641-4101 https://manchester.unh.edu University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension (603) 641-6060 www.extension.unh.edu University of New Hampshire Durham (603) 862-0306 www.unh.edu

Polaris Charter School (603) 634-0034 www.polarischarterschool.org The Derryfield School (603) 669-4524 www.derryfield.org The NH School of Mechanical Trades (603) 622-6544 www.nhtradeschool.com Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (603) 778-2500 www.vlacs.org Education Services

Town Government

Town of Bedford (603) 472-5242 www.bedfordnh.org Town of Goffstown (603) 497-8990 x118 www.goffstown.com Town of Hooksett (603) 485-8471 www.hooksett.org Health Care Ambulances

Action Ambulance Service (603) 505-8999 www.actionambulance.com American Medical Response of MA, Inc. (603) 626-0550 www.amr.net

New England Leadership Academy (603) 560-7766 www.nela.mykajabi.com

Assisted Living Community

Friend of the Chamber

Bentley Commons at Bedford (603) 644-2200 www.bentleyatbedford.com

Dr. Sylvio L. Dupuis - Friend of the Chamber Ellie Cochran

Bedford Falls (603) 471-2555 www.benchmarkseniorliving.com

Birch Hill (603) 645-6500 www.birchhillrc.org

University of New Hampshire Graduate School Manchester Campus (603) 641-4313 www.gradschool.unh.edu/manchester

Jeffrey J. Corton, USA, Ret. (603) 714-1618 www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreycorton

University of New Hampshire Professional Development & Training (603) 862-0725 http://training.unh.edu

Krista Dimou (603) 540-0535

Meetinghouse at Riverfront (603) 623-7000 www.riverfrontseniorliving.com

Government

RiverWoods Exeter (603) 772-4700 www.riverwoodsrc.org

University of New Hampshire School of Law (603) 513-5189 www.law.unh.edu Cultural Diversity

Diversity Workforce Coalition (800) 431-8901 ext. 2168 www.diversityworkforce.org World Affairs Council of NH (603) 314-7970 www.wacnh.org Education

Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire (603) 785-0174 www.csfnewhampshire.org FIRST (603) 666-3906 www.firstinspires.org Manchester City Library (603) 624-6550 www.manchesterlibrary.org Manchester School District (603) 624-6300 www.mansd.org New Hampshire College & University Council (603) 225-4199 www.nhcuc.org

Kenneth A. West - Friend of the Chamber

New Hampshire National Guard (800) GO-GUARD www.nationalguard.com U.S. Small Business Administration (603) 225-1405 www.sba.gov/nh Government Relations

Devine Millimet (603) 669-1000 www.devinemillimet.com Elevare Communications (603) 228-9246 www.elevare.com Prospect Hill Strategies (603) 716-0569 www.prospecthillstrategies.com Rath, Young and Pignatelli (603) 226-2600 www.rathlaw.com Labor Organizations

Manchester Police Patrolman’s Association (603) 396-6420 Literacy/Training

Evergreen Place (603) 669-7361 www.evergreenplace.biz

The Arbors of Bedford (603) 647-9300 www.arborsofbedford.com Dentistry - General & Cosmetic (PLLC)

Bay Street Family Dental (603) 624-1342 www.baystreetfamilydental.com Dental Arts of Bedford (603) 647-2278 www.dentalartsofbedford.com Dr. Dental (603) 760-6000 http://drdental.com Hoertdoerfer Dentistry, PLLC (603) 669-1251 www.drbryanh.com Manchester Advanced Dental (603) 505-4440 www.manchesteradvanceddental.com Perfect Dental (603) 932-2377 www.myperfectdental.com/locations/ manchester

Manchester City Library Foundation (603) 206-9605 www.manchesternh.gov

64 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Sponsored by

Eye Care

Health Insurance Carriers

Lens Doctors (603) 629-0090 www.lensdoctors.net

Cigna (603) 268-7707 www.cigna.com

Health & Safety

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (603) 656-9500 www.harvardpilgrim.org

Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter (603) 606-6590 www.alz.org/manh American Heart Association (603) 263-8322 www.heart.org/newhampshire Arthritis Foundation (603) 724-6080 www.arthritis.org Breathe New Hampshire (603) 669-2411 www.breathenh.org Foundation for Healthy Communities (603) 225-0900 www.healthynh.org Future In Sight (603) 224-4039 www.futureinsight.org March of Dimes, NH Chapter (603) 724-7409 www.marchofdimes.org NHMI/Safe Sports Network (603) 627-9728 www.nhmi.net

NH Healthy Families (866) 769-3085 www.NHhealthyfamilies.com Healthcare

Aurora Senior Living of Derry (603) 432-3801 http://auroraderry.com Bedford Physical Therapy (603) 782-3039 http://bedfordpt.com Colburn Hill Group (603) 413-5244 www.colburnhill.com Derry Imaging Center (603) 537-1363 http://derryimaging.com Emerson Ecologics (603) 206-9418 http://emersonecologics.com Geneia LLC (603) 369-4098 www.geneia.com

Manchester Community Health Center (603) 626-9500 www.mchc-nh.org

Visiting Angels (603) 483-8999 www.visitingangels.com/auburn

Manchester Health Department (603) 624-6466 www.manchesternh.gov

Hospitals

Member Medical (603) 782-7174 www.membermedical.com New England Integrative Medicine (603) 458-6579 www.newenglandintegrative.com VFR Healthcare (603) 553-1772 www.vfrhealthcare.com Home Health Care

Bayada Home Health Care (603) 621-0857 www.bayada.com BrightStar Care (603) 637-4646 www.brightstarcare.com/bedford-manchester Home Health & Hospice Care (603) 882-2941 www.hhhc.org Home Instead Senior Care (603) 668-6868 www.homeinstead.com/608

Catholic Medical Center (CMC) (603) 668-3545 www.catholicmedicalcenter.org Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (603) 695-2745 www.chadkids.org Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester (603) 695-2500 www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (603) 629-1137 www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org Elliot Health System (603) 669-5300 www.elliothospital.org New Hampshire’s Hospital for Children (603) 669-5300 www.nhhospitalforchildren.org Medical Equipment

Minuteman Medical Inc (603) 623-2933 www.minutemanmedical.com

Connecting to What Matters That’s the Benchmark Difference.

5 Corporate Drive | 603.471.2555 BedfordFallsAssistedLiving.com Assisted Living • Memory Care www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 65

Business Directory 2019 Rehabilitation Equipment Associates, Inc. (603) 645-5200 http://reqinc.com

Wellness & Nutrition

Orthotics and Prosthetics

Camp Allen, Inc. (603) 622-8471 www.campallennh.org

Arbor Yoga and Wellness, LLC (603) 722-2755 www.arboryogawellness.com

Next Step Bionics & Prosthetics, Inc. (603) 668-3831 www.nextstepbandp.com Pharmacy

Health Design (603) 321-2750 www.healthdesignnh.com

PillPack Pharmacy (855) 745-5725 www.pillpack.com

Wild Grape Marketing (603) 494-3420 www.wildgrapemktg.com

Derry Medical Center at Bedford (603) 537-1300 www.derrymedicalservices.com Rehabilitation and Addiction Center

Ambrogi Law Office (603) 782-3021 www.ambrogilawoffice.com

Farnum Center (888) 840-4243 www.farnumcenter.org

Beliveau, Fradette & Gallant, PA (603) 623-1234 www.beliveau-fradette.com

Independent Services Network (603) 644-3544 www.isnnh.com

Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P.A. (603) 623-8700 www.bernsteinshur.com Butenhof & Bomster, PC (603) 296-0428 www.butenhofbomster.com

Urgent Care and Outpatient Services

Apple Therapy and Wellness (603) 668-1106 www.appletherapywellness.com

ConvenientMD Urgent Care (603) 472-6700 www.convenientmd.com/locations/bedfordnh-urgent-care-03110

Courtyard by Marriott (603) 641-4900 www.marriott.com/mhtcy

Parnell, Michels, & McKay (603) 434-1717 www.pmmlawyers.com

Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton (603) 623-2040 www.manchesterbedfordsuites.hamptoninn.com

Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC (603) 626-3300 www.primmer.com

Hill-Brook Motel (603) 472-3788 www.hillbrookmotel.com

Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. (603) 669-8080 www.shaheengordon.com Sheehan Phinney (603) 668-0300 www.sheehan.com Stebbins, Lazos & Van Der Beken, PA (603) 627-3700 www.slvlaw.com

Wadleigh, Starr & Peters, P.L.L.C. (603) 669-4140 www.wadleighlaw.com

AARP (866) 542-8168 www.aarp.org/states/nh Lodging & Travel

Hage Hodes, P.A. Attorneys at Law (603) 668-2222 www.hagehodes.com Hinckley Allen (603) 225-4334 www.hinckleyallen.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (603) 625-1000 www.manchesterdowntown. doubletreebyhilton.com Fairfield Inn (603) 625-2020 http://marriott.com/mhtfm

Retirement/Estate Planning

Drummond Woodsum (603) 433-3317 www.dwmlaw.com

Comfort Inn (603) 668-2600 www.comfortinnmht.com

Owen Law Offices, PLLC (603) 471-7070

The Law Office of Mark A. Stull (603) 232-3687

Devine Millimet (603) 669-1000 www.devinemillimet.com

ClearChoiceMD-CMC Urgent Care (603) 526-4635 https://ccmdcenters.com/ goffstown-nh.html

ExpressMED/Bedford Occupational Acute Care (603) 625-2622 www.expressmednh.com

Cook Little Rosenblatt & Manson p.l.l.c.

(603) 621-7100 www.clrm.com Cronin Bisson & Zalinsky, P.C. (603) 624-4333 www.cbzlaw.com

Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center - BASC Imaging (603) 622-3670 www.bascnh.com

McLane Middleton (603) 625-6464 www.mclane.com

Nixon Peabody LLP (603) 628-4000 www.nixonpeabody.com

Attorneys

WestBridge (603) 634-4666 www.westbridge.org

Hotel/Motel

Mesmer & Deleault, PLLC (603) 668-1971 www.biz-patlaw.com

Legal

Primary Care

Law Offices of John M. Cunningham, PLLC (603) 856-7172 www.cunninghamonoperatingagreements.com

Bed & Breakfast

Ash Street Inn (603) 668-9908 www.ashstreetinn.com

Hilton Garden Inn (603) 669-2222 www.manchesterdowntown.stayhgi.com Holiday Inn - Manchester Airport (603) 641-6466 www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/ manchester/mhtba/hoteldetail Holiday Inn Express & Suites Manchester Airport (603) 669-6800 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ manchester/mhtnh/hoteldetail Homewood Suites by Hilton (603) 668-2200 www.manchesterhomewood.com La Quinta Inn & Suites Manchester (603) 669-5400 www.lq.com Quality Inn Manchester (603) 668-6110 www.qualityinn.com/nh054 Roedel Companies, LLC (603) 654-2040 www.roedelcompanies.com Super 8 Motel (603) 623-0883 www.super8.com The Wolfeboro Inn (603) 569-3016 www.wolfeboroinn.com Resorts

SellMyTimeshareNow.com (603) 516-0200 www.sellmytimesharenow.com

2 & 3 bedroom townhomes for lease.

603-627-8993 | SochaCompanies.com S E T T I N G

N E W

S T A N D A R D S

I N

The Mountain Club on Loon (603) 745-2244 www.mtnclub.com Travel Agencies/Services

Cruise Planners - My Travel Empire (603) 421-0621 www.mytravelempire.com Ski 93 Trips (603) 665-9650 www.ski93trips.com

P R O P E R T Y

L E A S I N G

66 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Sponsored by

Manufacturing, Production & Wholesale Defense Electronics

L3 Technologies, Inc. (603) 626-4800 www.l3warriorsystems.com Distributor

Amoskeag Beverages, Inc. (603) 224-3348 www.amoskeagbeverages.com Eastern Industrial Automation (603) 263-3396 www.easternia.com

Vibrac LLC (603) 882-6777 www.vibrac.com

Animal Rescue League of NH (603) 472-3647 www.rescueleague.org

Currier Museum of Art (603) 669-6144 www.currier.org

XMA Corporation (603) 222-2256 www.xmacorp.com

Arthritis Foundation (603) 724-6080 www.arthritis.org

Plastics-Raw Materials-Powders Liquids Resins etc

Aviation Museum of NH (603) 669-4820 www.nhahs.org

Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America (603) 625-6431 www.nhscouting.org

NYCOA - Nylon Corporation of America (603) 627-5150 www.nycoa.net Wholesale/Distributor

Martignetti Companies of NH (603) 669-5884 www.nhwines.com

C.E.D., Inc. (603) 669-6427 www.cedmanchester.shopced.com

Perfecta Wine Company (603) 645-1234 www.perfectawine.com

Central Paper Products Co., Inc. (603) 624-4064 www.centralpaper.com

Manufacturers

Admix Inc. (603) 627-2340 www.admix.com BAE Systems (603) 885-5000 www.eis.na.baesystems.com Burndy, LLC (603) 647-5000 www.burndy.com Burton Wire & Cable, Inc. (603) 624-2427 www.burtonwire.com

J.A. Marino Automatic Heating Supply (603) 669-7552 www.jamarino.com NonProfit Organization Nonprofit Organization

AARP (866) 542-8168 www.aarp.org/states/nh Alpha Loft (603) 629-9511 www.alphaloft.org

Enviro-Tote Inc. (603) 647-7171 www.enviro-tote.com

Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter (603) 606-6590 www.alz.org/manh

GTI Spindle Technology, Inc. (603) 669-5993 www.gtispindle.com

American Heart Association (603) 263-8322 www.heart.org/newhampshire

Hitachi Cable America Inc. (603) 669-4347 www.hca.hitachi-cable.com

American Red Cross (603) 225-6697 www.redcross.org/local/nhvt

Kalwall Corporation (603) 627-3861 www.kalwall.com

Amoskeag Fishways Learning and Visitors Center (603) 626-3474 www.amoskeagfishways.org

New England Braiding Co., Inc. (603) 669-1987 www.anti-keystone.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire (603) 430-1140 www.bbbsnh.org

Diocese of Manchester (603) 669-3100 www.catholicnh.org Diversity Workforce Coalition (800) 431-8901 ext. 2168 www.diversityworkforce.org

Birch Hill (603) 645-6500 www.birchhillrc.org

DreamCatchers NH (603) 417-4775 www.dreamcatchersnh.org

Boys & Girls Club of Manchester (603) 625-5031 www.begreatmanchester.org

Easterseals New Hampshire (603) 623-8863 www.easterseals.com/nh

Breathe New Hampshire (603) 669-2411 www.breathenh.org

Elliot Health System (603) 669-5300 www.elliothospital.org

Camp Allen, Inc. (603) 622-8471 www.campallennh.org

Evergreen Place (603) 669-7361 www.evergreenplace.biz

Capital Regional Development Council (603) 496-1875 www.crdc-nh.com

Families In Transition-New Horizons (603) 641-9441 www.fitnh.org

CASA of New Hampshire (603) 626-4600 www.casanh.org Catholic Charities New Hampshire (603) 669-3030 www.cc-nh.org Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (603) 695-2745 www.chadkids.org Children’s Scholarship Fund New Hampshire (603) 785-0174 www.csfnewhampshire.org/ Citizens Count (603) 929-2665 www.citizenscount.org Crotched Mountain (Ready, Set, Connect!)

(603) 226-2900 ext. 29 www.crotchedmountain.org

Farnum Center (888) 840-4243 www.farnumcenter.org FIRST (603) 666-3906 www.firstinspires.org Foundation for Healthy Communities (603) 225-0900 www.healthynh.org Franco-American Centre (603) 641-7114 www.facnh.com Franklin Pierce University at Manchester (603) 647-3500 www.franklinpierce.edu Future In Sight (603) 224-4039 www.futureinsight.org

NIGHT VISION DEVICES INC (610) 395-9743 www.nvdevices.com NYCOA - Nylon Corporation of America (603) 627-5150 www.nycoa.net Rimol Greenhouse Systems (877) 746-6544 www.rimolgreenhouses.com Stonyfield Organic (603) 437-4040 www.stonyfield.com Ty-Flot Inc. (603) 669-5169 www.ty-flot.com Velcro Companies (603) 669-4880 www.velcro.com

www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 67

Business Directory 2019 Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains (888) 474-9686 www.girlscoutsgwm.org Granite State College 1-855-GSC4ALL www.granite.edu Granite State Senior Games, Inc (603) 863-6397 www.nhseniorgames.org Granite United Way (603) 625-6939 www.graniteuw.org Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (603) 792-4100 www.manchester-chamber.org Greater Manchester Habitat for Humanity (603) 626-3944 www.habitatmanchester.org Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (603) 656-9500 www.harvardpilgrim.org Home Health & Hospice Care (603) 882-2941 www.hhhc.org Independent Services Network (603) 644-3544 www.isnnh.com International Institute of New England (617) 695-9990 www.iine.org Intown Manchester Management, Inc. (603) 645-6285 www.intownmanchester.com JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) (603) 222-2300 www.jdrf.org/nne Make-A-Wish New Hampshire (603) 623-9474 www.nh.wish.org Makin’ It Happen Coalition (603) 686-6844 www.mih4u.org Manchester City Library (603) 624-6550 www.manchesterlibrary.org

Manchester Fire Department (603) 669-2256 www.manchesternh.gov

New Hampshire National Guard 1-800-GO-GUARD www.nationalguard.com

Town of Bedford (603) 472-5242 www.bedfordnh.org

Manchester Health Department (603) 624-6466 www.manchesternh.gov

New Hampshire Public Radio (603) 228-8910 www.nhpr.org

Town of Goffstown (603) 497-8990 x118 www.goffstown.com

Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum (603) 622-7531 www.manchesterhistoric.org

NH Center for Nonprofits (603) 225-1947 www.nhnonprofits.org

Town of Hooksett (603) 485-8471 www.hooksett.org

NHMI/Safe Sports Network (603) 627-9728 www.nhmi.net

US Army Manchester, NH Recruiting Station (603) 622-7313 www.goarmy.com

Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority (603) 624-2100 www.manchesterhousing.org Manchester Police Department (603) 668-8711 www.manchesterpd.com Manchester Police Patrolman’s Association (603) 396-6420 Manchester School District (603) 624-6300 www.mansd.org Manchester Transit Authority (603) 623-8801 www.mtabus.org

SEE Science Center, Inc. (603) 669-0400 www.see-sciencecenter.org Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission (603) 669-4664 www.snhpc.org Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc. (603) 668-8010 www.snhs.org

March of Dimes, NH Chapter (603) 724-7409 www.marchofdimes.org

Southern New Hampshire University (603) 626-9100 www.snhu.edu

Mechanized Warfare Museum of New England (603) 818-9156 www.mwmuseum.com

Southern New Hampshire University - CWBA (603) 629-4697 www.cwbanh.com

NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire (603) 626-4663 www.nwsnh.org

Special Olympics New Hampshire (603) 624-1250 www.sonh.org

New England College (603) 428-2223 www.nec.edu

St. Joseph Community Services, Inc (603) 424-9967 www.mealsonwheelsnh.org

New Hampshire Audubon (603) 224-9909 www.nhaudubon.org

The Child Advocacy Center of Hillsborough County (603) 889-0321 www.cac-nh.org

New Hampshire College & University Council (603) 225-4199 www.nhcuc.org

The Derryfield School (603) 669-4524 www.derryfield.org

Manchester City Library Foundation (603) 206-9605 www.manchesternh.gov Manchester Community College (603) 206-8000 www.mccnh.edu

NH Housing Finance Authority (603) 472-8623 www.nhhfa.org

Manchester Community Health Center (603) 626-9500 www.mchc-nh.org

New Hampshire Humanities (603) 224-4071 www.nhhumanities.org

Manchester Economic Development Office (603) 624-6505 www.yourmanchesternh.com

Palace Theatre (603) 668-5588 www.palacetheatre.org

Manchester Water Works (603) 624-6494 www.manchesternh.gov

New Hampshire Community Loan Fund (603) 224-6669 www.communityloanfund.org

Manchester Community Music School (603) 644-4548 www.mcmusicschool.org

Noah’s Ark Child Care Center (603) 669-7990 www.noahsarknh.org

New Hampshire Institute of Art (603) 623-0313 www.nhia.edu New Hampshire Jobs for America’s Graduates (603) 647-2300 www.nh-jag.org

The Granite YMCA (603) 782-2801 www.graniteymca.org The Majestic Theatre Studio (603) 669-7469 www.majestictheatre.net The Moore Center (603) 206-2700 www.moorecenter.org The Water Project (603) 369-3858 http://thewaterproject.org The Way Home (603) 627-3491 www.thewayhomenh.org Thrive Outdoors NH (603) 625-6600 www.thriveoutdoorsnh.com

Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (603) 778-2500 www.vlacs.org Waypoint (603) 518-4156 www.cfsnh.org World Affairs Council of NH (603) 314-7970 www.wacnh.org YWCA New Hampshire (603) 625-5785 www.ywcanh.org Personal Services & Care Dance Studio

Unbound Dance Academy (603) 714-2821 www.unbounddanceacademy.com Fitness

9Round Manchester (603) 935-9596 http://9round.com/manchesternhhooksettrd Executive Health & Sports Center (603) 668-4753 www.ehsc.com FortCycle (603) 748-0665 www.fortcycle.com Individual Fitness (603) 836-5745 www.individualfitnessllc.com The Granite YMCA (603) 782-2801 www.graniteymca.org The Training Station (603) 505-0048 www.thetrainingstationnh.com The Workout Club & Wellness Center (603) 623-1111 www.theworkoutclub.com Title Boxing Club NH (603) 206-5608 www.titleboxingclub.com Massage Therapy

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa (603) 668-3333 www.handandstone.com Simply Seated Massage, LLC (603) 620-0148 http://simplyseatedmassage.com

68 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Sponsored by

DiversegyPro (603) 391-8493 www.seven.diversegypro.com

Salons/Spas

H2O Salon Spa (603) 641-3050 www.h2osalonspa.com

Energy Conservation

Michael’s School of Hair Design & Esthetics - Paul Mitchell Partner School (603) 668-4300 www.bedford.paulmitchell.edu

Energy Efficient Investments (603) 423-6000 www.eeiservices.com Environmental Products & Services/ Consulting

Sport Clips Haircuts (603) 836-6841 http://sportclips.com/nh106

Normandeau Associates, Inc. (603) 472-5191 www.normandeau.com

Pets & Veterinary Pets/Services

Fuel Oil

Animal Rescue League of NH (603) 472-3647 www.rescueleague.org

City Fuel Company (603) 669-3033 www.cityfuel.net

Bark City (603) 227-5248 www.barkcitynh.com

M. L. Halle Oil Service, Inc. (603) 627-7869 www.halleoil.com

Manchester Animal Hospital (603) 623-7788 www.manchah.com

Petro Home Services (603) 379-3655 http://petro.com

Public Utilities & Environment Energy Broker/Consultant

Agera Energy (508) 320-7301 http://ageraenergy.com

Millyard Museum 200 Bedford Street Manchester

Utilities and Electricity/Fuel Providers

Consolidated Communications (800) 400-5568 www.consolidated.com Eversource Energy (800) 662-7764 www.eversource.com

Open Tuesday - Saturday 10-4

Freedom Energy Logistics (603) 625-2244 www.felpower.com

Devonshire Village Apartments (603) 668-6573 www.churchillforge.com

GridAmerica Holdings, Inc. dba Granite State Power Link (855) 603-4775 www.granitestatepowerlink.com

Greenview Village (603) 644-7070 www.greenviewvillage-apts.com

Liberty Utilities (800) 833-4200 www.libertyutilities.com Manchester Water Works (603) 624-6494 www.manchesternh.gov Spectra Energy (713) 627-5400 www.spectraenergy.com Water Backflow Testing & Repair

New England Backflow, Inc. (603) 669-4004 www.newenglandbackflow.com Real Estate, Moving & Storage Apartments

Colonial Village Apartments (603) 669-9600 www.colonialvillage-apts.com Construction Planning & Management Inc (603) 898-8081 www.cpmcommunities.com

Hampshire Green Apartments (603) 624-4348 www.hampshiregreenapartments.com Red Oak Apartment Homes, LLC (603) 668-8282 www.redoakproperties.com Residences at Riverwalk (603) 836-7051 www.atriverwalk.com Residences of 875 Elm Street (603) 992-4000 www.875elm.com Socha Companies (603) 627-8993 www.sochacompanies.com The Residences at Manchester Place (603) 668-2880 www.manchester-place.com University Heights Apartments (603) 210-5273 www.universityheightsapts.net Wall Street Tower (603) 668-0855 www.liveatwallstreettower.com

It’s a new name, new look— our all new brand.

Collect . Preserve . Share

Still nonprofit.

Still New Hampshire based.

Still helping people.

But now, an all new name.

Like us on Facebook!

For more info visit www.manchesterhistoric.org Snap a picture of this ad and receive $1 off admission

waypointnh.org

www.manchester-chamber.org

MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 69 Waypoint_MediaPlacement_PrintAds_

12/12/18

Business Directory 2019 Washington Park (603) 669-8400 www.thehighlands-apts.com

Colliers International | New Hampshire (603) 623-0100 www.colliers.com/newhampshire

Waterford Place LLC (603) 665-9910 www.waterfordplapts.com

Gamache Properties (603) 623-4956 www.gamacheproperties.com

Moving

Calling All Cargo Moving & Storage (603) 740-1900 www.callingallcargo.com College Bound Movers (603) 882-6683 www.collegeboundmovers.com Starving Artists Movers (603) 626-1410 www.starvingartistsmovers.com Property Management

Elm Grove Companies (603) 666-8534 www.elmgrovecompanies.com Farley White Management Company (603) 668-3000 www.farleywhite.com JCM Management Company, Inc. (603) 668-5155 www.jcmmanagement.com New Star Properties LLC (603) 432-8778 www.newstarpropertiesnh.com North End Properties Inc. (603) 641-3838 www.northendprops.com Real Estate Developer

Anagnost Investments, Inc. (603) 669-6194 www.anagnost.com Infinite Equities Group, LLC (603) 851-2856 www.infiniteequitiesgroup.com Stebbins Commercial Properties, Inc. (603) 669-6323 www.stebbinscommercialproperties.com

Harrington & Company (603) 625-9628 www.harringtonandcompany.com Infinite Equities Group, LLC (603) 851-2856 www.infiniteequitiesgroup.com JACKMAN Commercial Realty, Inc. (603) 645-6441 www.jackmanrealty.com NAI Norwood Group (603) 668-7000 www.nainorwoodgroup.com

Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan (603) 232-8282 www.metro.yourkwoffice.com LAER Realty Partners/ Beauchemin & Assoc.

(603) 262-3500 www.beaucheminassoc.com RE/MAX Area Real Estate Network, LTD (603) 626-5000 www.arearealestatenetwork.com WBC Office Suites, LLC (603) 644-2669 www.wbcofficesuites.com Restaurants, Food & Beverages Bakeries, Ice Cream & Sweets

Food Management Services

Café Services Inc. (877) 375-3246 www.cafeservices.com Meal Preparation

All Real Meal LLC (603) 661-2833 http://allrealmeal.com Restaurant

110 Grill (603) 836-1150 www.110grill.com 900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria (603) 641-0900 www.900degrees.com

Pinwheel Properties

Ben & Jerry’s (603) 647-9400 www.benjerry.com/elmstreet

R. J. Finlay & Co. (603) 672-0300 www.rjfinlayco.com

900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria - Epping (603) 734-2809 www.900degrees.com

Dancing Lion Chocolate (603) 625-4043 www.dancinglion.us

Residences of 875 Elm Street (603) 992-4000 www.875elm.com

Airport Diner/The Common Man (603) 623-5040 www.thecman.com

Everything But The G (gluten Free Cupcake Shoppe) (603) 260-3740 www.facebook.com/ everythingbutthegbakeshop

Bayona Cafe (603) 782-3450 www.bayonacafe.com

Stebbins Commercial Properties, Inc. (603) 669-6323 www.stebbinscommercialproperties.com The Meg Companies (603) 434-6700 www.themegcompanies.com Real Estate/Residential/Relocation

Bean Group - Linda Moreau, Realtor (603) 660-8764 www.lindamoreau.com Berkshire Hathaway Verani Realty (603) 434-2377 www.verani.com Brady-Sullivan Properties (603) 622-6223 www.bradysullivan.com

Real Estate/Commercial

Carisbrooke at Manchester (603) 668-9070 www.liveatcarisbrooke.com

Better Homes and Gardens The Masiello Group (603) 625-2800 www.masiello.com

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage (603) 625-5665 www.coldwellbankerhomes.com Kas-Bar Realty (603) 624-1766 ext 11 http://Kas-Bar.com

Protecting What Matters to You! Amherst & Bedford info@HPMinsurance.com 800-696-1209

Business Insurance, Personal Insurance Employee Benefits, Life & Health

www.HPMinsurance.com

Granite State Candy Shoppe LLC (603) 218-3885 www.GraniteStateCandyShoppe.com Van Otis Chocolates, LLC (603) 627-1611 www.vanotis.com Breweries & Wineries

LaBelle Winery (603) 672-9898 www.labellewinerynh.com Catering

Celebrations Catering (603) 598-5177 www.celebrationsmenu.com Roots (603) 485-7761 www.rootsatrobies.com Stone and Fire WoodFired Pizza Catering (207) 217-2009 www.stoneandfirepizza.com Tidewater Catering Group (603) 668-6111 www.tidewatercatering.com Two Friends Cafe (603) 627-6622 www.twofriendsbagel.com Coffee Shops & More

Aroma Joe’s (603) 518-5409 www.aromajoes.com Bookery Manchester (603) 836-6600 http://bookerymht.com Cafe la Reine (603) 232-0332 www.cafelareine.com

Belmont Hall & Restaurant (603) 625-8540 www.belmonthall.net Bonfire Restaurant & Country Bar / Torched Pizza (877) 653-7678 www.Bonfire.Country / www.torched.pizza CJ’s Great West Grill - Great NH Restaurants, Inc. (603) 627-8600 http://cjsgreatwestgrill.com Copper Door Restaurant Great NH Restaurants, Inc. (603) 488-2677 www.copperdoorrestaurant.com Cotton (603) 622-5488 www.cottonfood.com Derryfield Restaurant and Lounge (603) 623-2880 www.thederryfield.com Fratello’s Italian Grille (603) 624-2022 www.fratellos.com Hanover Street Chophouse (603) 644-2467 www.hanoverstreetchophouse.com Hooked Seafood Restaurant (603) 606-1189 www.hookedonignite.com Ignite Bar & Grille (603) 644-0064 www.hookedonignite.com Midtown Cafe (603) 935-5401 www.midtowncafenh.com Mint Bistro (603) 625-6468 www.mintbistronh.com Mr. Mac’s (603) 606-1760 www.mr-macs.com

70 MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE www.manchester-chamber.org

Sponsored by

Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub (603) 641-5999 www.99restaurants.com Piccola Italia Ristorante (603) 606-5100 www.piccolaitalianh.com

Co-Op

Kitchen and Bath Dealers

CCA Global Partners (603) 626-0333 www.ccaglobalpartners.com

Cyr Kitchen and Bath Home Design Center (603) 518-5507 www.cyrkitchen.com

Engraving: Trophies/Plaques/Awards

Portland Pie Company (603) 622-7437 www.portlandpie.com

Crown Trophy (603) 645-1022 www.crowntrophy.com/store-18

Pub 55 Bar & Grill (603) 668-6110

Harris Trophy (603) 669-3984 www.harristrophy.com

Puritan Backroom Restaurant (603) 669-6890 www.puritanbackroom.com Red Arrow 24 Diner, LLC (603) 626-1118 www.redarrowdiner.com Restoration Cafe (603) 518-7260 Sparetime Family Fun Center/ City Sports Grille (603) 625-9656 www.sparetimeentertainment.com/manchester Summer Pizza (603) 782-7880 www.mysummerpizza.com TBONES Great American Eatery - Great NH Restaurants, Inc. (603) 641-6100 www.t-bones.com The Crown Tavern (603) 218-3132 www.thecrownonhanover.com

Florists

Jacques Flower Shop (603) 625-5155 www.jacquesflowers.com

Goodale’s Bike Shop, Inc. (603) 644-2111 www.goodalesbikeshop.com

Manchester Flower Studio (603) 669-6060 http://manchesterflowerstudio.com

Hunt’s Photo and Video (603) 606-3322 www.huntsphoto.com

Furniture/Bedding

Joseph Charles Menswear, LLC (561) 213-7164 www.josephcharlesmenswear.com

Granite State Office Furniture (603) 218-3217 http://granitestateofficefurniture.com Portland Mattress Makers (207) 772-2276 www.portlandmattressmakers.com Grocery Stores/Specialty Foods

A Market (603) 661-8941 www.myamarket.com

Shopping & Specialty Retail

Bellman Jewelers (603) 625-4653 www.bellmans.com Day’s Jewelers (603) 641-8232 www.daysjewelers.com

Sports

Granite State Senior Games, Inc (603) 863-6397 www.nhseniorgames.org Transportation Aircraft Services

Signature Flight Support (603) 782-0151 www.signatureflight.com

Pop of Color (603) 624-5999 www.popofcolornh.com

Airlines

Southwest Airlines (212) 774-1896 www.southwest.com

Runner’s Alley (603) 606-6949 www.runnersalley.com

True Value Company (603) 669-2221 www.truevalue.com

Jewelers/Jewelry Manufacturing

Stonebridge Country Club (603) 497-8633 www.golfstonebridgecc.com

Millennium Running (603) 472-7867 www.millenniumrunning.com

Wine’ing Butcher (603) 488-5519 www.thewineingbutcher.com

XO Bistro (603) 560-7998 www.xoonelm.com

Manchester Country Club (603) 624-4096 www.manchestercountryclub.com

George’s Apparel, Inc. (603) 622-5441 www.georgesapparel.com

The Gyro Spot (603) 218-3869 www.thegyrospot.com

Waterworks Cafe (603) 782-5088 www.waterworkscafe.com

Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club (603) 569-3055 www.lwgcnh.com

Retail-Specialty Stores

The Mall of New Hampshire Management Office (603) 669-0434 www.shopsimon.com/newhampshire

Unity Cafe (603) 782-7325 www.unitycafe.com

Derryfield Country Club (603) 669-0235 www.derryfieldgolf.com

Sleep Number (603) 629-9347

Whole Foods (603) 218-1900 www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Two Friends Cafe (603) 627-6622 www.twofriendsbagel.com

Golf

Retail-General

The Friendly Toast www.thefriendlytoast.com

The Patio/Pavilion at the Hilton Garden Inn (603) 669-2222 www.hgi-manchester.com

Sports & Recreation

Airports

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (603) 624-6539 ext. 302 www.flymanchester.com Transportation Services

Grace Limousine and Shuttle (603) 666-0203 www.gracelimo.com

Uniquely Couture Bridal (603) 637-2037 www.uniquelycouturebridal.com

Manchester Transit Authority (603) 623-8801 www.mtabus.org

With Heart & Hand Unique Gifts (603) 625-8100 www.withheartandhand.com

Uber (646) 510-1146 www.uber.com

Tires

John & Son’s Tire Service (603) 627-1585 www.johnandsonstire.com

cEO Bedford, inc.

ExEcutivE BusinEss cEntEr

We offer you an alternative to traditional office space that is affordable and requires no long term commitment.

Appliance Service & Sales

Baron’s Major Brands Appliances (603) 623-0130 www.baronsmajorbrands.com Carpets & Flooring

Goedecke Flooring and Design (603) 472-5221 www.goedeckedecorating.com

Private Meeting rooms Also Available www.manchester-chamber.org

›

603-472-5009 www.ceobedford.com MANCHESTER ADVANTAGE 71

World-class entertainment has continued to make SNHU

We’ve consistently received high marks with a Top 5 Ranking

Arena, formerly Verizon Wireless Arena, one of the top

in the Americas from a leading industry magazine, for

ranking arenas in its class. When performers take to our

arenas of 15,000 or less seats. They also ranked us within

stage, they provide New Hampshire with the highest quality

the Top 10 in the world. SNHU Arena, the area’s premier

entertainment and our fans turn out, providing Granite State

sports and entertainment facility is conveniently located

support that is unmatched. SNHU Arena remains a bright

halfway between Boston, Massachusetts

spot on the entertainment horizon and is the perfect venue

and Portland, Maine.

for concerts, sporting events and shows.

Call today to learn more.

5 55 ELM STR EET, MAN C HESTER N H 03101 / 603- 644- 5000 / S N H UA R E N A .C O M

We are creating a better banking experience in downtown Manchester!

John Mercier, EVP Business Banking 603-715-3908

Kat Raycraft, AVP Branch Relationship Manager 603-738-9218

Looking to finance your business, purchase your dream home, or find a better checking relationship?

We are here to help you achieve your financial goals.

• Business loans and lines of credit*, up to $40 million with local decisions and quick responses • Home mortgages and personal loans* • Checking accounts to match your style • Online and mobile banking, with bill pay and check deposit** • CashBack Rewards debit Mastercard®, with Card Control app • Treasury Services, including cash management and merchant services

Visit our branch at 1000 Elm Street or call 603-656-0350.

1000 Elm Street, Manchester www.BarHarbor.bank • 888-853-7100 *All applications are subject to approvals. **Internet service provider fees and/or mobile carrier fees for messaging and data plan may apply.

Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.