Manchester Magazine 2024

Lifesaving innovation happening in the Millyard

Entrepreneurs carve out their own niche

Explore the Queen City’s food, coffee and outdoor fun

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A MESSAGE FROM GMC PRESIDENT AND CEO Dear friends, I am thrilled to present you with the 2024 edition of Manchester Magazine.

Manchester is the area’s regional tourism and relocation guidebook that acquaints you with the businesses working for the city’s greater good. The Chamber, with the generous support of our membership, is proud to represent our community through the pages of this magazine. The stories and profiles featured are designed to showcase how Manchester is growing into a vibrant, diverse and prosperous destination.

From the industrial to the innovative, new ventures to nonprofits, and textiles to tech, the Greater Manchester Chamber continues to lead the area’s evolving economy by supporting businesses and connecting the community.

Whether you are new to Manchester, considering a move to Manchester or a longtime resident, we hope you find accurately captured within these pages the excitement that the Greater Manchester Chamber has for this incredible community. We also hope you can easily find the services, products and resources you need within the detailed business directories.

The Chamber team is always available to you. I invite you to reach out at any time. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff has a wealth of information about the greater Manchester area and is ready to provide you with the best resources and recommendations. Check out manchester-chamber.org to learn more about how to live, work and play throughout greater Manchester.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 Manchester’s Rich Outdoor Economy Attracting visitors and improving residents’ quality of life

20 A Global Epicurean Experience

Let your palate take a trip around the world in downtown

30 Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Guests enjoy seamless convenience and a personal touch

40 Queen City Coffee Culture

Manchester-area coffee roasters take pride in beans and culture

43 Retail Resurgence

Local businesses now populate Mall of New Hampshire

44 Spreading the BioFab Word

NextGen Manchester Resiliency Council is on a mission

Heather McGrail, GMC President and CEO

6 10 Fun Things To Do in Manchester 8 Local Media 13 Queen City Festivals 14 Things To Do 23 Dining Out 33 Transportation 34 Spend the Night 36 Event Planning 48 Health Care

54 Pantheon of Innovators

62 Higher Education

58 High-Tech Industry Takes Notice

81 Downtown Map

A penchant for innovation spurs advanced manufacturing

67 Business Directory

Manchester was rated the third best high-tech hub in the Northeast

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Lifesaving innovation happening in the Millyard

Entrepreneurs carve out their own niche

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FUN THINGS TO DO IN MANCHESTER

When Manchester-area residents are ready to go out and have some fun, they don’t have to travel far. They are blessed with plenty of options in the Granite State’s largest city. Choosing just 10 is grossly unfair, but here are 10 fun things to do in the Queen City.

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Marvel at NH’s Largest LEGO Display

Have you ever wondered what Manchester’s Millyard looked like circa 1900? At the SEE Science Center, visitors can experience a unique view of Queen City history courtesy of the LEGO® Millyard Project constructed with 3 million LEGO® bricks. The Lego® Millyard is the largest permanent Lego® installation at minifigure scale in the world, as recognized by Guinness World Records®.

There are also 75 interactive exhibits on two floors to explore.

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Enjoy Multiple Nights at the Theatre

The performing arts — music, dance and theatre — remain an integral part of the Manchester experience thanks to three unique venues: The Palace Theatre, the Rex Theatre and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Arena. These venues host everything from musical productions, intimate concerts, comedy and the biggest stars including Manchester’s own Seth Meyers, the Boston Pops and Cirque du Soleil.

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Discover the Queen City’s Art Walk

Manchester offers an amazing, self-guided Art Walk where visitors and residents alike can explore more than 40 murals, sculptures and statues throughout the city. To learn more about the Manchester Art Walk and obtain a map, please visit orbitgroup.com/art-walk.

For the Love of Craft Beer and Wine!

For craft beer aficionados who want to spend more time enjoying the special brews in the city instead of trying to find all of the great breweries, the Brew Bus is literally the perfect vehicle to make this happen. Not only will you discover the breweries within the city limits, but you will also get to enjoy craft breweries throughout the greater Manchester area and beyond. If you want to lean more toward the fruits of the vineyard, the Greater Manchester area also has plenty of wine and cocktail bars to enjoy. One of them is the Vine 32 Wine + Graze Bar in Bedford. The Granite State’s first and only self-serve wine bar offers a rotating selection of 32 wines on tap with a tapas menu. Also available for private events, Vine 32 is a casual space for coming together and toasting what matters. The same goes for LaBelle Winery in Amherst or Derry!

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Step Back in Time

As Manchester looks to the future, it never wants to lose sight of its glorious past as an Industrial Revolution powerhouse that utilized the full power of the Merrimack River and scores of hard-working city residents.

Knowing one’s roots and heritage are just as important as embracing new horizons. The Manchester Historic Association’s Millyard Museum takes visitors on a journey from Manchester’s earliest beginnings of Native Americans who settled on the Amoskeag Falls, to the employees of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company, to today’s businesses and residents.

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Downhill Ski in Your Backyard

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Just imagine if you woke up in Manchester on a picture-perfect winter’s day following a fresh snowfall, wanting to get in some skiing, snowboarding or tubing, but didn’t feel like driving an hour or two north. No problem!

The city-owned and -operated McIntyre Ski Area is your winter playground. So instead of driving two hours to and from a ski resort, you can spend that time enjoying the slopes in your backyard instead.

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The greater Manchester area has more than its share of gyms and fitness centers to stay in shape. It is also home to one of the largest indoor sports facilities in the state. NH Sportsplex in Bedford has a 130,000-square-foot playing surface; a 54,000-square-foot, arena-style full field; athletic training center and weight room; sports bar and grill; three boarded turf fields; sports courts that cater to roller hockey, deck hockey, ball hockey, basketball, volleyball and pickleball; five batting cages; arcades; and the Esports Lounge. As the days grow shorter and colder and the nights get longer, it’s always game on here.

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If your idea of a good time is to play classic video games and knock down some pins, great craft brews and eat good food, Manchester has many awesome options.

At Dave and Buster’s at the Mall of New Hampshire, you can have plenty of gaming action, delicious grub, cocktails and craft beers under one roof. If board games are your thing, Boards and Brews in Downtown Manchester is another fun hangout.

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manchester’s rich

Outdoor Economy

by Robert Cook

Every great city and metropolitan area boast a fine collection of parks, recreational trails and outdoor activities that encourage people of all ages to get outside and pursue healthy lifestyles.

Manchester is no different, and its pride is justified. Its adjacent communities of Auburn, Goffstown, New Boston and Londonderry offer a cornucopia of outdoor experiences that have given birth to a vibrant outdoor economy, which also translates into an important revenue generator.

Businesses that cater to the supply and demand for athletic footwear, skiing equipment, golf clubs and bicycles prosper.

According to a report issued by the New Hampshire Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Development, a division of the Department of Business and Economic Affairs, the Granite State’s outdoor 10 MANCHESTER MAGAZINE

economy is a multibillion-dollar engine that ranks 10th nationwide — garnering 28,010 direct jobs, $2.7 billion total outdoor recreation value added, $1.2 billion in wages and salaries, and 2.7% share of GDP. John Mortimer, owner of Millennium Running in Bedford, which coordinates many races throughout New Hampshire, believes the Manchester area’s surge of outdoor recreation came from the COVID19 pandemic.

“When gyms, fitness class and sports teams were limited or closed, running, walking or hiking were the outlet many people gravitated towards. Additionally, with people working remotely from home, they had some flexibility to get out and exercise from home,” Mortimer says.

“Personally, I met neighbors I did not know I had, because people started

walking in my neighborhood. Anecdotally, we have heard customers in our retail store, say, ‘I started running (or walking) during COVID.’” Before the pandemic, Mortimer notes that several Manchester-area communities were well on their way to creating a recreational trail network.

“Over the last decade, the conversion of railroad beds to rail trails has been amazing for communities. Municipalities such as Manchester, Goffstown, Londonderry, Windham, Auburn, Derry plus local nonprofits such as Londonderry Trailways, Derry Rail Trail Alliance, and Friends of Goffstown Rail Trail all have done a great job in connecting the rail-trail system,” Mortimer says. “While it does not happen overnight, as it takes taxpayer dollars and state or federal grants, the rail-trail system www.manchester-chamber.org

certainly enhances the ability for people in the community to walk, run or bike more safely.”

Elyza Agosto, a Queen City Bicycle Collective board member, says she has seen a marked increase in the number of bicyclists in the Manchester area. She believes the growth in bicyclists is linked to the city’s efforts to create more dedicated bike lanes and rec trails to connect to the downtown.

“The population density of Manchester is increasingly fueled by new downtown developments marketed at young professionals. Biking is a more convenient, cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to car ownership for people living within the city. The proliferation of e-bikes has made reducing or eliminating the need for a car easier than ever, and can make the choice to bike to the store a pleasant diversion from a work-fromhome job versus a chore. Additionally, longtime residents, particularly those who can’t afford cars, are also increasingly utilizing long-overdue infrastructure improvements,” Agosto says.

Queen City Bicycle Collective volunteer Chris Kokko is convinced Manchester’s outdoor economy will continue to draw more people seeking a better quality of life and work-life balance.

“Bicycling provides another means for people to get to our downtown restaurants and shops. Pedestrians and cyclists have more opportunity to notice the shops as they pass by, which translates into more traffic for the shops versus people driving point to point. Manchester is also connected to the rail-trail system, which provides our residents with a safe and enjoyable way to recreate and visit our neighboring towns. Investing in outdoor recreation is not merely a means to attract visitors, it also meaningfully improves the overall quality of life of those residing in our community. Increasing equitable access to the outdoors, especially from the center city, makes Manchester a more livable and attractive community for all,” Kokko says.

Meanwhile, Manchester officials are

Jennifer and John Mortimer, owners of Millennium Running in Bedford, stand inside their store that offers an extensive inventory of athletic footwear and gear. (Photo by Kendal J. Bush)

working on several projects to enhance the city’s parks and green space as part of the Queen City’s master plan.

Mark Gomez, chief of the Manchester Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Department for the last four years, hopes more Queen City-area residents take advantage of all the city’s recreational options.

“What a lot of people don’t realize is the amazing diversity of the recreational amenities in the city of Manchester,” Gomez says.

Gomez believes more cities like Manchester recognize the importance of having sufficient recreational parks, trails and green spaces. If the Manchester area wants to realize its goal of attracting more young professionals and young families to the region, Gomez knows it must maintain and enhance that infrastructure.

“I think that, across the political spectrum, folks understand that having amenities like trails, ice arenas, golf courses, athletic fields and the like are critical to attracting folks who want to live and work here and really critical to the long-term prosperity of an area,” he adds.

In addition to these trails, the Manchester region also features the McIntyre Ski

Area for skiers, snowboarders and tubers during the winter months, the Manchester Country Club in Bedford, the Derryfield Country Club in Manchester, the Battery Point trails along Lake Massabesic that are maintained by the NH Audubon Massabesic Center, and Mount Uncanoonuc to the west in Goffstown, which offers a 1.2-mile loop that yields great views of the surrounding hills and mountains.

“How many other cities can you play on an 18-hole regulation golf course, or ski and snowboard right down a mountain within five minutes from your home?”

Gomez says.

Gomez says the Manchester area is also blessed with Lake Massabesic. Situated in Manchester and Auburn, Massabesic offers miles of nature trails, conservation land and opportunities for kayaking, fishing and swimming in the spring and summer.

City officials continue to expand their trail network. Gomez says three miles were added to the Rockingham Rail Trail to the east. When a one-mile extension on the South Manchester Rail Trail is completed, it will connect with Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Londonderry Rail Trail, he adds.

McIntyre Ski Area offers skiing for all ages. (Photo courtesy of mcintyreskiarea.com)

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11 trails 7-foot-wide with 17 miles of

paths

4 multi-use trails totaling 15 miles

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Rockingham Rail Trail Piscataquog River Rail Trail South Manchester Rail Trail Heritage Trail

6 miles in parks 9 miles in the portion of Lake Massabesic watershed within Manchester city limits

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2 miles in Cedar Swamp Preserve

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Within the Queen City limits, Manchester area residents are fortunate to have outdoor recreational options galore.

Here’s how they breakdown.

49 parks encompassing over

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Over 1,000 acres of city parks Over 1,000 acres within Lake Massabesic watershed and Cedar Swamp Preserve 1,700 acres of conservation land

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Gomez points out the South Manchester extension is paved, and Rockingham extension also has pavement or compressed, crushed stone. Both are great for cyclists and cross-country skiers, he says.

The city is also creating more dedicated bike lanes on streets, paved trails and other measures to create interconnectivity for walkers, runners and bikers, Gomez says.

The old rail lines that ran through Manchester have provided the city with the opportunity to create a top-notch trail network.

Volunteer groups like the Friends of Stark Park are a critical component to helping the city maintain a strong trail and park network. “We have made a great effort in the last year or so to relaunch our efforts to engage people in the community who want to volunteer their time to improve parks around the city,” he says.

“It is gratifying to see how much people in the community appreciate public space and what they are willing to do to improve them,” Gomez says.

Since 2008, Manchester Moves volunteers have successfully worked with local and state officials in several communities to create an impressive array of trails. They include: • The Piscataquog Rail Trail, a 2.2-mile 12 MANCHESTER MAGAZINE

trail that connects downtown Manchester to Goffstown and New Boston.

• The Rockingham Recreational Rail Trail stretches 28 miles to the east and runs from Lake Massabesic in Auburn all the way to Newmarket.

• The South Manchester Rail Trail covers 1.2 miles and extends along South Willow Street to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Londonderry.

• The Heritage Trail North, a 1.1-mile nature trail that runs along the Merrimack River and provides great cross-country skiing. The Heritage Trail along the Merrimack River that runs past Arms Park is also great for walkers, joggers and bicyclists.

The city’s outdoor economy received another boost in Fall 2023 when the city’s Urban Forest Equity Planning and Implementation Project was awarded a federal $2.27 million grant.

Gomez says this money will be used to plant more trees in existing green-space areas, protect its urban forestry areas and plant trees in various areas of the city to mitigate extreme heat.

“The city of Manchester has made clear that we’re leading the way in efforts to create a more equitable and sustainable future for our community, and this

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Derryfield Country Club The Holllows Disc Golf Complex JFK Memorial Coliseum West Side Ice Arena McIntyre Ski Area Gill Stadium

$2.2 million USDA grant will be vital in our work,” then-Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig stated in a press release after the New Hampshire congressional delegation announced the federal grant in fall 2023.

“The trees planted with these funds will be a game-changer in promoting cleaner air, much-needed shade and enhanced overall well-being in our neighborhoods with the greatest need.”

Gomez believes this grant will enhance the city’s quality of life and represents one more piece to attract and retain young professionals and families. “A tree’s value is even greater in an urban setting than it is in a rural setting,” he says.

Given all of the recreational facilities and trails that exist within the Manchester area, coupled with a great desire for people to be outside and exercise, there is every reason to believe the outdoor economy will flourish.

“As we continue to see building of new housing in Manchester, or even revitalization of some areas with an effort to attract younger professionals to the hundreds of vibrant companies in greater Manchester, I believe we will see a community that will continue to care more and more about their own personal health and wellness,” Mortimer says. n www.manchester-chamber.org

Queen City F E S T I VA L S As New Hampshire’s largest city, Manchester hosts some of the biggest and most enjoyable festivals year-round for residents and visitors.

Here are some of the most epic ones.

Independence Day Fireworks Arms Park — The Queen City’s signature Fourth of July celebration treats city residents and visitors alike to a spectacular firework display over the Merrimack River against the backdrop of the Millyard and city skyline.

Manchester International Film Festival The Palace Theatre screens dozens of independent films and allows New Hampshire filmmakers to come together to celebrate their craft and give their audience an up-close and personal view of their creativity. This year’s festival takes place on August 8-11.

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Manchester City-Wide Arts Festival A week-long celebration of the Manchester arts scene will take place on Sept. 9-15 at several venues including the Palace Theatres and the Rex Theatre. Festival-goers can engage with many artists, learn about their craft and enjoy the downtown creative vibe. The event includes an arts and crafts fair, music and a street fair.

GLENDI — a Greek Festival This annual Grecian festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Hanover Street will be held on Sept. 13-15 and gives festival-goers a chance to enjoy the best of Greek culture. GLENDI will feature Greek cuisine and pastries, Grecian imports and jewelry, a Greek coffee shop serving Greek demitasse, an Aegean market featuring food and clothing, and a Taverna featuring Greek beer and wine.

Granite State Comic Con New Hampshire’s largest comic book and pop culture festival returns to the DoubleTree Hilton on Sept. 21-22. The event features several exhibits and a chance to meet pop culture celebrities. A parade of your favorite comic book characters and pop culture icons that range from

Spiderman, the Teenage Ninja Mutual Turtles and Star Wars Storm Troopers also grace Elm Street at the beginning of the festival.

Manchester Brewfest Ben Franklin once said, “Beer is proof that God loves us.” Beer lovers will rejoice once again when the Manchester Brewfest returns to Arms Park on Sept. 21 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Live music, great food and a chance to enjoy the best craft brews in New Hampshire will be on tap.

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Taco Tour Manchester Manchester, NH is home to the World’s Largest Taco Tour ­— “Taco Tour Manchester.” At this annual event, hosted by The Greater Manchester Chamber, more than 90 eateries and restaurants serve up their finest signature taco for $3/ea. Streets are closed for attendees, live music and good times, and the tour typically takes place from 4 – 8 p.m. in early May.

NH Irish Festival There is no need to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate your Irish heritage. The New Hampshire Irish Festival will be held at the Palace Theatre on Aug. 23-24 and will once again feature some great local and international Irish music.

Photo by Michaela Mallozzi

A Market Day at Birka Calling all knights, lords and ladies! The Barony of Stonemarche will hold a Market Day at Birka at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester on Jan. 27-29. The three-day Medieval festival begins on Friday at 5 p.m. and concludes on Sunday at 3 p.m.

It offers the opportunity to don Medieval wear and enjoy a large indoor market with up to 100 vendors.

Taco Tour Manchester (Photo: tacotourmanchester.com)

Live Free and Eat Poutine The New Hampshire Poutine Fest at Anheuser-Busch Biergarten in Merrimack is a celebration of the Manchester area’s Franco-American culture. The daylong event on Oct. 12, features music, great beer, games, children’s activities and poutine. Restaurants and food trucks compete for “Best Poutine of the Fest” and the right to raise the coveted Ceinture de Championnat/Championship Belt.

Santa Claus Shuffle/Holiday Parade Manchester offers families, runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities a chance to get outside and get some exercise before they enjoy the city’s annual Holiday Parade. The Millennium Running event features a three-mile race that kicks off at 3 p.m. and gives people a chance to enjoy Santa’s four food groups: milk and cookies, chocolate, maple syrup and candy along the route. The first 1,400 participants who sign up receive a complimentary Santa suit with their bib.

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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 Greater Manchester Chamber, located in the heart of downtown on Hanover Street, or visit www.manchester-chamber.org.

Manchester Historic Association, Millyard Museum

FAMILY FUN & ACTIVITIES AR Workshop

23 West Merrimack St., Manchester (603) 573-9662 www.arworkshop.com/manchester A boutique DIY studio that offers handson classes for creating custom and charming home decor from raw materials. AR workshop will help you take your home decor to the next level and have fun while creating it.

Dave and Buster’s

1500 South Willow St., Manchester (603) 506-3100 www.daveandbusters.com The only place where you can eat fun gourmet food, drink innovative beverages, and play the biggest and best arcade games around. All under one roof!

Granite State Escape

795 Elm Street, LL, Manchester (603) 935-7455 www.EscapeNH.com Granite State Escape offers an engaging experience perfect for gatherings and team-building, with diverse puzzles and a 60-minute time challenge. Whether for celebrations or corporate events, their game masters ensure a fun and supportive environment while encouraging teamwork as the key to success in it cracking the puzzles.

New Hampshire Audubon

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the whole family, visit us to see pollinator gardens, ambassador animals and more.

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New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Aviation Museum of NH

One Line Drive, Manchester (603) 641-2005 www.nhfishercats.com Delta Dental Stadium is the home of New Hampshire’s only professional sports team, the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats! With spectacular fireworks shows, fun-filled theme nights, and topclass baseball featuring the future stars of the major leagues, the Fisher Cats are one of the Granite State’s favorite entertainment destinations.

SEE Science Center

200 Bedford St., 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 3 million LEGO bricks!

Yankee Lanes Manchester

216 Maple St., Manchester (603) 625-9656 www.yankeelanesentertainment.com/ manchester Yankee Lanes Manchester is an ideal destination in Manchester for all ages to enjoy fun activities. With leagues, tournaments, delicious food and a safe, enjoyable ambiance, it’s the perfect place to spend time.

If you’re seeking entertainment, consider bowling a round — you won’t regret it. Join us at the lanes for a great time!

27 Navigator Road, Londonderry (603) 669-4820 www.nhahs.org Aviation Museum of NH’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.

Currier Museum of Art (ad on inside back cover)

150 Ash St., Manchester (603) 669-6144 www.currier.org The Currier Museum of Art is an internationally renowned art museum. 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.

Franco-American Centre Alliance Française de Manchester

100 Saint Anselm Drive, Sullivan Arena, Manchester (603) 641-7114 www.FACNH.com The FAC celebrates French language, culture and heritage in NH and beyond!

In addition to offering youth and adult French classes at all levels of language learning, the nonprofit organization coordinates a wide range of social activities that highlight French contributions to the region’s culture. Bienvenue!

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Kalil House by Frank Lloyd Wright

150 Ash St., Manchester (603) 669-6144 www.currier.org Designed in 1955, the Kalil House is one of only seven Usonian Automatics ever constructed. Wright termed the style “automatic” because they were intended to be easily and quickly built. Toufic and Mildred Kalil were inspired to commission the house by their close friends and neighbors Isadore and Lucille Zimmerman, who had commissioned a Wright house a few years earlier on the same street. Tours can be booked at Currier.org.

Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum (ad on pg. 15)

200 Bedford St., 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 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

150 Ash St., Manchester (603) 669-6144 www.currier.org The Zimmerman House was commissioned by Isadore and Lucille Zimmerman in 1949. The two-bedroom home embodies Wright’s Usonian architectural concepts. The compact design contrasts narrow passages with dramatic, open spaces that blend different functions, in a manner which predicts today’s open-plan homes. The house is constructed of brick and Georgia cypress, and retains its original furniture and garden, both designed by Wright. Tours can be booked at currier.org.

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ART STUDIOS & GALLERIES Art 3 Gallery – Fine Art & Framing (ad on pg. 18)

44 West Brook St., Manchester (603) 668-6650 www.manchester-chamber.org

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

Kimball Jenkins

266 N. Main St., Concord (603) 225-3932 www.kimballjenkins.com Kimball Jenkins’ mission is to cultivate creativity, make arts education accessible and honor historic preservation. The curation of the art exhibits include discussions on how best to include diverse perspectives. Kimball Jenkins also has an artist-inresidence program, which provides one local artist free studio space for one year.

Studio 550 Art Center

550 Elm St., 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-inresidence program, rental function hall space and a dynamic arts community.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Derryfield Country Club (ad on pg. 3253) 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. 15) 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 16 MANCHESTER MAGAZINE

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.

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 seven years later, and they’ve been your learn-to-ski/ ride mountain ever since.

Stonebridge Country Club

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

190 Elm St., Manchester (603) 625-6600 www.thriveoutdoorsnh.com The Thrive Outdoors Leadership & Community Center offers one-of-a-kind experiences in the heart of downtown Manchester. The center boasts a survival-style Wild Ninja Course, low-ropes elements, a boulder climbing wall, nature education, health and wellness life navigation, and interactive programming for groups and individuals of all ages.

PERFORMING ARTS The Majestic Theatre

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

The Palace Theatres (ad on pg. 19)

80 Hanover St., Manchester (603) 668-5588 www.palacetheatre.org The Palace Theatres are nonprofit performing arts centers that host their www.manchester-chamber.org

own professional company, youth and teen programs and presenting acts. The Palace Theatre itself has earned a reputation as the city’s premier performing arts institution.

Rex Theatre (ad on pg. 19)

23 Amherst St., Manchester (603) 668-5588 www.rextheatre.org The Rex Theatre, part of the Palace Theatre, is Manchester’s newest 300-seat entertainment venue that features live performances including a variety of music, comedy, theatre and more.

SNHU Arena (ad on pg. 28)

555 Elm St., 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, Mass., and Portland, Maine.

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SPORTS AND RECREATION Executive Health & Sports Center

1 Highlander Way, Manchester (603) 668-4753 www.ehsc.com The Executive Health & Sports Center has been a fitness leader for over 30 years, and is considered the best facility in Southern NH. Their mission is to inspire, motivate and educate people to be healthy, active and well for life.

NH Sportsplex

68 Technology Drive, Bedford (603) 641-1313, info@nhsportsplex.com www.nhsportsplex.com The NH Sportsplex is a premier indoor sports facility including 130,000 square feet of playing surface; a large arena-style, 54,000-square-foot full field; athlete training center and weight room; sports bar and grill; three boarded turf fields; sports courts which caters to roller hockey, deck hockey, ball hockey, basketball, volleyball and pickleball; five batting cages; arcades; and Esports Lounge.

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SALONS & SPAS Elements Massage

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Muscles Managed Massage LLC (603) 296-5215 www.musclesmanagedmt.com

South of the 6

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

Bedford ACE Paint & Hardware (603) 329-3312 www.acehardware.com/storedetails/17739

Beeze Tees Screen Printing (603) 447-0333 www.beezetees.com

Bellman Jewelers

(603) 625-4653 www.bellmans.com

Bookery Manchester

(603) 836-6600 www.bookerymht.com

Buff City Soap (ad on pg. 39) (603) 696-1233 www.buffcitysoapne.com

Creative Framing Solutions

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Crown Trophy

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

Dandi Products LLC

(866) 326-3436 www.dandidosauce.com

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

Double Midnight Comics (603) 669-9636 www.dmcomics.com

Exterus Business Furniture (207) 361-4515 www.exterus.net

George’s Apparel, Inc.

(603) 622-5441 www.georgesapparel.com

Granite State Candy Shoppe

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Green Envy

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Hannaford Supermarkets (603) 626-4488 www.hannaford.com

Jacques Flower Shop

(603) 625-5155 www.jacquesflowers.com

LaBelle Winery

(603) 672-9898 www.labellewinerynh.com

Live Free Refillery

(603) 488-2231 www.livefreerefillery.com

The Mall of New Hampshire

(603) 669-0434 www.simon.com/mall/the-mall-of-newhampshire

training facility and gun shop. This veteran-and-wife-owned company caters to all levels of shooting experience. With professional, knowledgeable staff, this is a fun, family-friendly place to visit and make memories with a focus on education of firearms and the responsibility surrounding the ownership of them. The multiple award-winning facility offers a climate-controlled range, classes, sales and group events.

Manchester Firing Line is a great place to visit, for both entertainment and education, all year long.

Manchvegas Brew Bus

(603) 513-9628 www.manchvegasbrewbus.com A craft beer tour bus serving the greater Manchester area. Get on board and explore the best craft breweries in NH.

Vine 32 Wine + Graze Bar

25 South River Road, Unit 107, Bedford (603) 320-4585 www.vinethirtytwo.com NH’s first and only self-serve wine bar, Vine 32 Wine + Graze, offers a rotating selection of 32 wines on tap with an accompanying tapas menu. Also available for private events, Vine 32 is a casual space for coming together and toasting what matters.

Millennium Running

(603) 472-7867 www.millenniumrunning.com

Runner’s Alley

(603) 606-6949 www.runnersalley.com

Staples Bedford

(603) 623-9025 www.stores.staples.com/nh/bedford/85south-river-road

Staples Manchester

(603) 668-4950 www.stores.staples.com/nh/ manchester/1525-s-willow-st

Taste and Art of Greece

(603) 289-4975 www.TasteandArtofGreece.com

The Terracotta Room

(603) 935-8738 www.theterracottaroom.com

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

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

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

SOCIAL AMENITIES Manchester Firing Line (ad on pg. 9)

2540 Brown Ave., Manchester (603) 668-9015 www.gunsnh.com Manchester Firing Line is New Hampshire’s premier indoor shooting range, www.manchester-chamber.org

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TRIP

Let Your Palate Take a

in Downtown Manchester

By Emily Reily

The diversity of restaurants in downtown Manchester is a global epicurean experience that tourists won’t want to miss and area residents don’t want to overlook.

Those looking for a night out on the town can find Mediterranean dishes like falafel or hummus; authentic, traditional Mexican street food like birria; Caribbean treats like mofongo; spicy Vietnamese dishes with heat that’s off the charts; and even restaurants that reach across several daring gastronomic realms, fusion-style, that will delight every palate.

The Manchester area has also proven to be the ideal place for restauranteurs to create and serve their global cuisine because of its diversity and voracious appetite for cultural enlightenment.

Don Quijote Forges Ahead with Caribbean Inventiveness Sandra Almonte opened Don Quijote in March 2001 to showcase her inventive, Caribbean-style food. With about 1,400 square feet, Don Quijote is a cozy family restaurant that can seat 40. It offers authentic Caribbean food from the Domini20 MANCHESTER MAGAZINE

can Republic and represents several other countries that are similar in gastronomic styles, such as Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, along with African cuisine influences.

Almonte says there are two top items on the menu: pollo guisado(stewed chicken) and mofongo (fried green plantains crushed with butter and fresh garlic, stuffed with fried pork) served with shrimp in garlic sauce or another protein.

Mofongo is the type of dish that people will travel far and wide to experience, Almonte says.

“We have guests travel from neighboring large cities like Boston and even Providence to eat our Mofongo,” Almonte says.

Caribbean food is known for using fresh ingredients like oregano, cilantro, onions and peppers; spices like salt and pepper and adobo seasoning; along with citrus sour oranges and limes. Don Quijote has these in spades. Fresh coconuts may also be in some dishes depending on the re-

gion where the dish originates.

Oregano is tough to get in New Hampshire, she says, so they import the herb from el Cibao, Santiago, Dominican Republic.

Other specialties at Don Quijote include roast pork (Pernil), chicharrón (fried pork belly), steak and onions, oxtail and goat. Some traditional dishes include Sancocho (beef soup), tripe soup and a red snapper in coconut sauce. Almonte says they’re served with either rice and beans or Moro (yellow rice with peas), and green plantains, or sweet plantains.

In an effort to broaden the appeal of visiting Manchester, Almonte, a recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Women in Business award, continually beautifies her property, which includes the restaurant, a barbershop and a multifamily business.

Almonte also provides affordable housing options for her team.

“My long-term vision of a more vibrant and safer Center City is slowly coming together with the help and commitment of my fellow board and committee members with NeighborWorks Southern NH and Conservation Law Foundation (CLF).

This is my 23rd year here on 362 Union St., www.manchester-chamber.org

Maria Perez; Dulce Rivera; Dominga Alicea; Sandra Almonte, owner of Don Quijote; Argentina Alcantara; and Jaky Rivera serve up their creative Caribbean-inspired cuisine inside their cozy, family-style restaurant in Manchester. (Photo by Kendal J. Bush)

and I’m looking forward to what the next five years will bring, especially with the current projects and hopefully more funding coming our way,” says Almonte.

Thai Food Connection Is Manchester’s One-stop Shop for World Cuisine Where can you go in downtown Manchester to get a sushi roll, papaya salad, duck noodle soup, Massaman curry and fried ice cream, all in one place? Thai Food Connection.

Paul Nault spoke for Annie Nault, the owner and his wife, who’s originally from Thailand. Nault says the two met at an unsurprising place: a Thai restaurant in Concord.

Since opening Thai Food Connection in 2020 at 1069 Elm St., staff have been busy serving street food and Southeast Asian cuisine to Manchester foodies with a wide variety of lunch, dinner, vegetarian and vegan options.

“All of our food is made to order. We use a wok, so the rice is cooked real fresh, and vegetables are steamed real quick,” he says. All of their chicken broth is also made by hand on-site.

Nault says they also wanted to create a menu that would be embraced by the Manchester area’s growing diverse community. Now that they are dialed in to their patrons’ most coveted dishes, Nault believes the Thai Food Connection has been secured.

“We’ve created this menu for the city of Manchester ­— we’ve adapted to the people around us,” Nault says. “We changed our menu, I don’t know how many times, until people love everything on the menu, so everything sells out all the time,” he says. www.manchester-chamber.org

The variety of options at Thai Food Connection ensures that there’s something everyone will like.

Appetizers include crab rangoon, calamari, gyoza (pork dumplings) and vegetable tempura, and “Crying Tiger” — sliced beef with soy sauce and a lime dipping sauce.

The number of different soups is impressive — there’s Tomyam and Tom Kha soup, duck noodle soup, and tofu or veggie noodle soup. Also on the menu are chicken and duck ramen, fried rice, pad thai, drunken noodle, pad see yu and spicy udon.

There’s still more: A whole section on “street food” includes pad khing, cashew nut, triple veggie delight and krapow (stir-fried chicken or tofu, rice and seasonings), and several types of curry, including yellow, green and panang curry.

Signature dishes include roasted duck rice bowl, gyudon (beef rice bowl), Kao Soi and roasted duck curry.

Nault says things have been going so well that they opened a second location in Bedford, a small takeout location at 254 Wallace Road, in the fall of 2023.

While running two restaurants can be tricky, the Nault’s seem up for the task.

Buba Noodle: Vietnamese Cuisine With a Kick Trumin Nguyen, owner of Buba Noodle at 36 Lowell St., Manchester, is feeling right at home in the Queen City.

“Our location in Manchester has been fantastic, fostering a vibrant community and loyal customer base,” says Nguyen, a restaurateur taking bold risks. Choosing to share his culinary fare in the Queen City made perfect sense.

“Manchester’s vibrant cultural scene and diverse community inspired me to share the authentic flavors of Vietnam with a wider audience, fostering a culinary connection between Vietnam and this dynamic city,” Nguyen explains.

The owner’s home region, Da Nang, is known for a “diverse culinary tapestry that reflects Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage,” Nguyen says.

Though Vietnamese food is not known for spice, Nguyen seeks to amend that reputation with “devil noodle” — made with spicy miso noodle, crispy chicken, bok-choy, sesame seed, scallions, soft boiled egg, tonkatsu aioli and shallots.

“Devil noodle offers a spicy kick,” Nguyen says.

Nguyen, who opened Buba Noodle in 2018, explained the name of the restaurant.

“Buba stands for ‘Be Unique, Be Authentic,’ embodying our commitment to delivering exceptional, one-of-a-kind dining experiences,” he says.

Their pho, a Vietnamese soup dish with rice noodles, fresh herbs, meat or chicken in a broth, is also a savory delight along with their bao buns, which Nguyen calls “fluffy pockets filled with savory meats.”

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Restaurant Duo Has Another Hit on Their Hands with Alas de Frida Restaurant co-owners Mary and Isaac Sacramento just seem to know how to bring the best, authentic Mexican food to Manchester. Since 2015, El Rincon Zacatecano, at 10 Lake Ave., has been a hit for the Sacramentos, of Bedford.

Their latest endeavor, Alas de Frida, the sister restaurant to El Rincon, gets high marks for Mexican dishes with presentations that are playful, delicious and fresh.

“We always love the idea of sharing our traditional dishes with others, especially our successful business with El Rincon.

We want to expand more and create new dishes, especially having our good customers always supporting us,” says Isaac Sacramento.

Before opening El Rincon, Sacramento worked at an Asian restaurant, gaining additional experience and skills needed when it came time to run his own restaurant. “El Rincon Zacatecano is the restaurant that started my ongoing passion for cooking traditional, authentic food. With Alas de Frida, we wanted to change the style of food, but not lose the authentic taste.”

With both restaurants, the couple has found the Manchester area to be a very welcoming place for restauranteurs who want to share their unique cuisine with the community.

Appetizers at Alas de Frida, which is found at 931 Elm St., run the gamut — from fried options to a surprising mix of fruit and hot peppers. To order mini chimichangas, choose from meat like chipotle chicken, shredded beef or chicken.

Chicken wings can come with a mangopineapple-habanero salsa, made inhouse. Queso fundido takes fresh, melty cheese and combines it with sausage, mushroom and peppers. Chicken wings are a can’t-miss.

The lunch menu includes carnitas tacos (shredded, seasoned pork), rice and quinoa bowls, steak tacos, quesadillas and huevos con chorizo (eggs with sausage).

Entrees include creamy poblano chicken enchiladas, carnitas en chile verde, steak soup and fajitas.

Their mini trompito tacos “al pastor” requires grilling skewered, seasoned and marinated pork vertically, a method similar to Lebanese shawarma.

“They are one of the most famous street foods in Mexico because of how they are cooked — from a trompito — with a piece of pineapple, that gives a unique flavor to the pastor tacos,” Sacramento says.

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freshness and quality of the ingredients,” Abouzaid says.

Besides Mediterranean cuisine, Basha Grill offers other international dishes. For example, their couscous and mint tea comes from Morocco; their gyro wraps, from Greece, Sigara Burek, (a Turkish pastry) and coffee from Turkey; and falafel, hummus, grape leaves and kibbeh (a combination of ground meat, bulgur wheat and spices) from Lebanon.

“Lamb and chicken gyros and bowls are very popular with the young crowd. Lamb kebob and lamb leg dinners are also a big hit,” Abouzaid says. “We are happy to be part of this growing community of restaurants.”

Mary Sacramento, who co-owns Alas de Frida with her husband, Issac Sacramento, says the couple’s second Manchester Mexican restaurant is a big hit with their patrons because of the authentic fare they serve. (Photo by Robert Ortiz)

Al Basha Mediterranean Grill Is the Go-to Foodie Destination in Manchester Omar Abouzaid says Al Basha Mediterranean Grill fills the need for quality authentic food in Manchester.

“Manchester has become a foodie destination,” says Abouzaid, who helps his wife, owner Ibtisam Azri, run the business at their new location at 379 South Willow St. “We named our restaurant Basha Grill because Basha is a term used in Arabic culture to highlight the prestigious status that is given to guests, contrary to the belief that it refers to the owners. Customers are referred to as Basha when they enter food establishments,” Abouzaid says.

Since opening in June 2021, the restaurant has been busy feeding New Hampshire residents world cuisine at affordable prices. Abouzaid is pleased that Manchester-area residents have embraced his Middle Eastern fare with such enthusiasm and kindness. He believes the Queen City was the perfect place to launch his restaurant venture.

“Over the past two years, we had an opportunity to serve our food to thousands of customers,” Abouzaid says.

“We are happy to be part of this growing community of restaurants.”

Falafel and hummus, which may be more familiar to American consumers, are top sellers at Al Basha.

“What makes a good falafel is the

KS Kitchen: Indo-Nepalese Fusion With a Family Flair Suman Budha pays homage to his native country, Nepal, through the name of his restaurant.

“In the Himalayan region, my hometown region is Karnali. I kept the first letters of my hometown name and mine to make ‘KS Kitchen,’” he said via email.

Budha says Manchester is “one of the most happening places here in New Hampshire,” and invites people from other communities to stop by for a great meal.

“I’d undoubtedly say that our Manchester location is working out great,” Budha says.

KS Kitchen, which opened in September 2023, offers a fusion of Indo-Nepalese and American dishes.

“We make sure to use fresh local produce for all of our dishes,” Budha says.

Signature dishes at KS Kitchen include chicken tikka masala, chicken and pork momos, garlic naan, vegetable chow mein and Biryanis — a South Asian food made with rice, meat and spices that are sometimes marinated. There’s also “butter chicken,” made with tomato sauce and butter, saffron and fenugreek.

“Operating a restaurant in Manchester is a delight, particularly due to the vibrant Nepali community. The city fosters a unique blend of cultures, creating an environment where our restaurant serves as a hub for cultural exchange,” says Budha.

“Being in the Manchester area is gratifying, because it allows us to contribute to the city.”

Further, Budha says KS Kitchen’s location on Elm Street is an accessible place where local and regional visitors can converge, including during those precious weekend hours.

“Beyond dining, it’s a space where diverse communities converge, fostering meaningful connections,” Budha says. n www.manchester-chamber.org

a taste of THE

Queen City

Alltown Fresh

Unlike typical convenience stores, Alltown Fresh stands out by prioritizing wholesome, locally sourced produce and sustainable practices, fostering a unique communitycentered atmosphere. Their dedication to quality extends beyond convenience, offering an enriching experience that aligns with both taste and ethical choices.

Copper Door

Copper Door restaurant entices their guests with a diverse and innovative menu, artfully weaving together locally sourced ingredients. Their culinary artistry shines through classic dishes, expertly elevated to new heights, inviting patrons to savor a blend of tradition and innovation within every bite.

Cotton

Greater Manchester has a well-deserved reputation as a top-notch dining destination. From burgers to bistros, we’ve got it all.

Here’s a look at some of the area’s best restaurants — along with some pro tips on what to order if you’re curious about what Greater Manchester tastes like.

Cotton, overseen by acclaimed Chef Jeffrey Paige, resides in Manchester’s Historic Millyard District, renowned for its exceptional cuisine, professional yet warm service, and a relaxed yet upscale ambiance. Cotton serves up sophisticated American comfort fare, while consistently securing the title of “Best Martinis in New Hampshire.”

Diz’s Cafe

Nestled in downtown Manchester, Diz’s Cafe tempts patrons with American comfort classics, skillfully crafted with a unique twist, all prepared from scratch. Their commitment to homemade dishes ensures a menu versatile enough to accommodate various dietary needs, making it an inviting destination for diverse culinary preferences.

Sub Zero Ice Cream

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream redefines frozen treats by instantly freezing madeto-order ice cream using liquid nitrogen, offering a unique and customizable dessert experience. The innovative, flash-freezing process creates a velvety texture and allows for endless flavor combinations, setting Sub Zero apart in the realm of frozen desserts.

William & Sons Coffee Co.

With a mission to serve and support the community by working to source the best green beans directly from farmers and roast them to deliver the perfect flavor, William & Sons Coffee Co. cannot be missed.

Experience exceptional coffee at William & Sons and truly embody their motto of “Transformation in every cup.”

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RESTAURANTS 110 Grill

875 Elm St., Manchester (603) 836-1150 www.110grill.com For an app with a kick, try the Chorizo Totchos — fried tater tots topped with chorizo sausage, nacho cheese sauce, fresh pico de gallo, avocado and sour cream. 100% of 110 Grill’s main menu can be prepared gluten free!

815 Cocktails & Provisions

815 Elm St., Manchester (603) 782-8086 www.815nh.com 815 Cocktails & Provisions offers a haven where you can immerse yourself in their skillfully curated cocktail selection and delectable bites. With a continuously changing menu of food and cocktails, there’s a little something to please every palate.

900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria (ad on pg. 25)

50 Dow St., Manchester (603) 641-0900 www.900degrees.com You’ve never had pizza like the Granny Smith — a 100% 900 Degrees creation. Start with a brick oven pizza, then add Granny Smith apples, bacon, a little cinnamon and a maple glaze drizzle.

Airport Diner/The Common Man

2280 Brown Ave., Manchester (603) 623-5040 www.thecman.com/restaurants-andmenus/airport-diner.aspx Stop in for a late-night treat of the diner’s Classic Bread Pudding (topped with maple syrup glaze) and a Coke in a classic glass bottle.

AlBasha Mediterranean Grill LLC

379 South Willow St., Manchester (603) 264-6723 www.AlBashamedgrill.com With more than two decades of expertise in preparing genuine Mediterranean cuisine, a visit to AlBasha Mediterranean Grill is not to be missed. Dig into their Albasha Mediterranean Bowl, which includes a mix of authentic mediterranean classics: hummus, falafel, grape leaves, feta and kalamata olives.

Alltown Fresh

2391 Brown Ave., Manchester (781) 894-8800 www.alltownfresh.com Alltown Fresh is not your typical convenience store. It specializes in fresh, healthy food including organic, natural, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan offerings. Start your day with an Avocado Toast — house guacamole, tomato, onion, jalapeno, micro cilantro — or come in for lunch and enjoy a Portobello Wrap — oven-

Cocktails and Calamari

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Café Services Inc.

749 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester (877) 375-3246 www.corporatediningservices.com Café Services brings a wide-ranging, locally sourced menu to banquets, company outings, office parties and special gatherings.

Celebrations Catering

1017 2nd St., Manchester (603) 598-5177 www.celebrationsmenu.com Celebrations can bring it — literally. Eli’s BBQ is available year-round, with a number of different, delicious configurations.

The Common Man Roadside

451 Commercial St., Manchester (603) 210-5823 www.thecmanroadside.com/thecommon-man-roadside-manchestermillyard Common Man Roadside at Tru by Hilton in Manchester’s Millyard offers quick access to authentic food options available for dining in at the full-service restaurant or for convenient takeaway from the café. Try out their Power Bowl filled with sauteed broccoli, peppers, cabbage slaw, red onion, spinach, crispy Brussels sprouts, quinoa, drizzled with Korean BBQ sauce and sesame seeds.

Copper Door Restaurant

15 Leavy Drive, Bedford (603) 488-2677 www.copperdoor.com Those in the know head straight for the Sirloin Spring Rolls — shaved sirloin, provolone, bleu cheese and creole aioli, but it’s hard to beat the Bourbon Bacon Beef Tips.

Cotton

75 Arms St., Manchester (603) 622-5488 www.cottonfood.com Winner of “Best Martinis” year after year, it’s hard to decide on just one. Luckily, you can try the Cotton Sampler, which is three 2.5-ounces sippers.

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Winter Garden Café, Currier Museum

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150 Ash St., Manchester (603) 669-4144 www.currier.org/winter-garden-cafe The light-filled café is the perfect spot for coffee, lunch or a glass of wine. Menu selections include fresh salads, seasonal soups and sandwiches. Admission not required to visit the café.

The Crown Tavern

99 Hanover St., Manchester (603) 218-3132 www.thecrownonhanover.com On-trend gastropub opened by the team behind the Hanover Street Chophouse. Try 24 MANCHESTER MAGAZINE

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the Grey Gardens: Earl Grey-infused Tito’s Vodka with lemon, honey and ginger beer.

Dave and Buster’s

1500 South Willow St. (603) 506-3100 www.daveandbusters.com Dine on pre-game bites like pretzel dogs and nachos, and then enjoy chef-prepared entrees like fire-grilled steak or salmon before playing hundreds of state-of-the-art games on the Million Dollar Midway.

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625 Mammoth Road, Manchester (603) 623-2880 www.thederryfield.com Fuel up with a Roast Turkey Panini before hitting the links.

Diz’s Cafe

860 Elm St., Manchester (603) 606-2532 www.dizscafe.com From an old-time favorite of meatloaf topped with gravy and served with mashed potatoes to a classic supper of American Chop Suey, Diz’s Cafe serves food that makes you feel at home and made from scratch. They also offer speciality cocktails and select craft beers as well as breakfast on the weekends from 8:30 to noon. Most of their items can be made to satisfy a variety of dietary needs.

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Don Quijote

362 Union St., Manchester (603) 622-2246 www.donquijoteunion.com Don Quijote aims to cater to Manchester’s diverse community, sharing the rich flavors of their Caribbean heritage. Don’t miss the chance to savor their specialty, Pollo Guisado, featuring stewed chicken bathed in their beloved red sauce.

Fratello’s Italian Grille

155 Dow St., Manchester (603) 624-2022 www.fratellos.com At this popular Italian eatery nestled in the Millyard, patrons have the delightful opportunity to personalize their pasta creations. Begin by selecting from a variety of pasta options such as fresh tagliatelle or cheese ravioli. Then, opt for a preferred sauce like pesto, alfredo or creme rosa, and add finishing touches with homemade meatballs or Italian sausage.

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The Gyro Spot

1073 Elm St., Manchester (603) 218-3869 www.thegyrospot.com Stop in with the evening crowd and order your gyro with the house special “G Sauce” — a spicy, creamy topping that will give your sandwich a kick, then add a side of the freshly cut feta fries.

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Hanover Street Chophouse

149 Hanover St., Manchester (603) 644-2467 www.hanoverstreetchophouse.com An exquisite downtown steakhouse featuring an award-winning wine list.

Unparalleled signature dishes, prime steaks, fresh fish and a variety of seafood will capture your senses.

Hooked Seafood Restaurant (ad on pg. 24)

110 Hanover St., Manchester (603) 606-1189 www.hookedonignite.com The Lobster Mac and Cheese is a perfect marriage of fresh lobster meat sauteed in a garlic, shallot, white wine cheese sauce and cavatappi pasta.

Ignite Bar & Grill (ad on pg. 24)

100 Hanover St., Manchester (603) 644-0064 www.hookedonignite.com Regulars flock to the Tuscan Dip — thinly sliced Black Angus beef baked and topped with smoked provolone and asiago cheese, served between a grilled Italian bread and served with a Tuscan-seasoned au jus.

Jerome’s Delicatessen

393 Bridge St., Manchester (603) 623-5388 www.jeromesdeli.net A classic downtown deli with daily

specials, a wide range of sandwiches and salads and a full catering menu. Arrive before 11 a.m. for the hefty three-egg sandwich, with ham, bacon, sausage, steak tips or veggies.

KS Kitchen

1105 Elm St., Manchester (603) 512-5577 www.kskitchenmanchester.com KS Kitchen is dishing up American-Indian and Nepali eats, like spicy chicken momos — dumplings soaked in a hot tomato sauce with onion, lemon juice, black pepper, and a punch of crushed red chili.

Midtown Café

814 Elm St., Manchester (603) 935-5401 www.midtowncafenh.com Immerse yourself into the downtown vibe with the City Hall — homemade chicken salad, walnuts, fresh apples and sharp cheddar cheese.

Mr. Mac’s

497 Hooksett Road, Manchester (603) 606-1760 www.mr-macs.com The Lobstah Mac is a mash-up made in heaven. It’s lobster combined with Mr. Mac’s “wicked good” signature cheeses and a little lemon.

Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub

1685 South Willow St., Manchester (603) 641-5999 www.99restaurants.com The Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet alone is worth a stop — a fresh, skillet-baked cookie topped with Gifford’s of Maine vanilla bean ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

The Patio/Pavilion at the Hilton Garden Inn

101 South Commercial St., Manchester (603) 669-2222 www.hgi-manchester.com When the temps climb, the patio is open for a great Margherita Flatbread that you can munch on while watching the Fisher Cats game.

Playa Bowls

555 Hooksett Road, Unit 28, Manchester (603) 232-1960 www.playabowls.com Can’t beat the ever-popular Acai Bowl, topped with granola, banana and honey.

It’s a slice of summer, anytime.

Puritan Backroom Restaurant

245 Hooksett Road, Manchester (603) 669-6890 www.puritanbackroom.com A New Hampshire icon, the noble Puritan celebrates 100 years of being everyone’s favorite home away from home. Order some of the renowned chicken tenders and discover the secret to its success.

Red Arrow Diner

61 Lowell St., Manchester (603) 626-1118 www.redarrowdiner.com Stop in to this Queen City icon (any time, 24/7) for an Adam Sandler Burger (with lettuce, tomato, raw onion and mayo), some homemade pie and a cup of joe.

Restoration Café

235 Hanover St., Manchester (603) 518-7260 www.restorationcafenh.com Located in the lobby of The Flats at Hanover Commons, this cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner all week long.

Drinks range from healthy smoothies and coffee to local beer and pressed juices, while food options include both light snacks and full meals.

Thai Food Connection

1069 Elm St., Manchester (603) 660-7201 www.thaifoodconnection.com At Thai Food connection, immerse yourself in a number of traditional Thai dishes using only the freshest and finest ingredients.

A fan favorite is the Massman Curry dish with its mild coconut massaman curry with potato, onion, carrot and roasted peanuts served with steamed jasmine rice and pan bread roti.

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T-Bones Great American Eatery

25 South River Road, Bedford (603) 641-6100 www.t-bones.com It’s tough to beat sweet with heat, which is exactly what you get with the Honey Sriracha Chicken appetizer. Served in a crunchy cornflake breading and drizzled with honey sriracha, the sesame dipping sauce is a perfect counterpoint.

The Goat

50 Old Granite St., Manchester (844) 603-4628 www.goatnh.com/manchester The casual, friendly atmosphere and signature burgers are just some of the reasons the restaurant is a local and tourist favorite. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.

The Hop Knot

1000 Elm St., Manchester (603) 232-3731 www.hopknotnh.com Your one-stop shop for fresh-baked pretzels and local craft beer in the heart of downtown Manchester.

Tidewater Catering

250 Commercial St. Suite 2021, Manchester (603) 668-6111 www.tidewatercatering.com A Best of NH Reader’s Poll winner for Best Caterer, Tidewater’s BBQ menu features

a Honey Peach Salad that goes perfectly with the Bourbon BBQ and Bacon Rub Chicken.

Unity Café

3 Sundial Ave., Manchester (603) 782-7325 unitycafe.com Try the must-have Tequenos — baked cheese sticks wrapped in pastry dough and served with a garlic aioli dip.

Vine 32 Wine + Graze Bar

25 South River Road, Unit 107, Bedford (603) 320-4585 www.vinethirtytwo.com A place where you can wine all you want!

Rotating wine and tapas always hit the spot.

Waterworks Café

250 Commercial St., Suite 1004, Manchester (603) 782-5088 www.waterworkscafe.com Tucked in the back of the Waumbec Mill, Waterworks Café serves up great fries, which pair perfectly with any of their burgers. The classic is served on a toasted brioche bun with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, red onions and green leaf lettuce.

XO Bistro

827 Elm St., Manchester (603) 560-7998

www.xobistronh.com Proudly offering a delicious menu sourced from local farms and craft food-makers, with an international twist.

Yankee Lanes Manchester

216 Maple St., Manchester (603) 625-9656 yankeelanesentertainment.com/ manchester All the best snacks for your night out!

Pretzel bites, burgers, nachos and more.

BAKERIES, ICE CREAM & SWEETS Ben & Jerry’s

940 Elm St., Manchester (603) 647-9400 www.benjerry.com/elmstreet A scoop of the classic Phish Food (chocolate ice cream with gooey marshmallow swirls, caramel swirls and fudge fish) draws ice cream pros to the Elm Street shop.

Bird Food Baking

(603) 860-3894 www.birdfoodbaking.com Donuts, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, Rice Krispie treats — the list goes on and on. At Bird Food Baking, the options are endless!

From simple flavors, like chocolate or vanilla, to crazy concoctions, like Smoked Brown Sugar & Maple Syrup Liege Waffle Cake, Bird Food Baking can accommodate a wide array of requests.

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Dancing Lion Chocolate

917 Elm St., Manchester (603) 625-4043 www.dancinglion.us Rich Tango-Lowy is a master chocolatier who trained in France and travels to the cocoa-growing regions of the world, returning with single-origin, singleplantation and extraordinary blended chocolates. Try some Xocoatl — drinking chocolate the way it was prepared in Guatemala and Mexico thousands of years ago.

Granite State Candy Shoppe

832 Elm St., Manchester (603) 218-3885 www.granitestatecandyshoppe.com The only spot in the city where you can get a milk (or dark) chocolate-dipped Twinkie.

Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream

119 Hanover St., Manchester (603) 782-5937 www.subzeroicecream.com At Sub Zero, our approach to liquid nitrogen ice cream creates the freshest, most delicious items on the planet by super cooling only the highest quality ingredients, on demand, one delicious scoop at a time.

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341 Elm St., Manchester (603) 627-1611 www.vanotis.com Stop by the huge retail store, heaven for chocoholics on the prowl, and for a chocolate factory tour or truffle-making class.

COFFEE SHOPS AND MORE Aroma Joe’s

2 South Beech St., Manchester (603) 518-5409 www.aromajoes.com We are Granite Staters, which means we drink iced coffee year-round, no matter the temperature. We get our favorite here.

Bookery Manchester

844 Elm St., Manchester (603) 836-6600 www.bookerymht.com Everything is perfect at The Bookery Manchester, from the uniquely curated book selection to the welcoming, peaceful atmosphere. Grab a coffee at Cat Alley Cafe and settle in.

Flight Coffee Company

209 NH Route 101, Bedford (603) 836-6228 www.flightcoffeecompany.com Flight Coffee Co. is a coffee-loving, qualityfocused specialty coffee roaster and cafe

located in Bedford, NH. Visit the cafe to indulge in a freshly brewed cup of coffee and a specialty cronut.

Hometown Coffee Roasters

80 Old Granite St., Manchester (603) 703-2321 www.hometowncoffeeroasters.com Hometown Coffee Roasters roasts their coffee in-house in small batches, which allows them to perfect the quality and consistency of each batch. Come in to their downtown location to try one of their monthly latte specials or a nitro cold brew.

You can also grab bags of their coffee togo brew at home!

South of the 6

155 Dow St., Manchester (603) 782-7198 www.southofthe6.com This nail bar and cafe is a destination that dares to go beyond the traditional, with an emphasis on high-touch customer service and an exceptional group experience.

South of the 6 is equal part full-service coffee shop, and one equal part non-toxic nail bar. Drop in anytime for coffee, and book online for nails.

William & Sons Coffee Co.

489 Amory St., Manchester (603) 333-0084 www.wsonscoffee.com With a mission to serve and support

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1050 Holt Ave., Unit #14, Manchester (603) 858-5789 www.greatnorthaleworks.com Great North Aleworks is a 20-barrel production brewery focused on crafting flavorful, food-friendly beers while maintaining a fanatical devotion to quality.

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LaBelle Winery — Amherst

345 Route 101, Amherst (603) 672-9898 www.labellewinery.com The Bistro at LaBelle redefines chicken wings with its Salted Caramel Chicken Wings — confit and coated in LaBelle white wine-infused caramel and smoked black sea salt.

LaBelle Winery — Derry

14 Route 111, Derry (603) 672-9898 www.labellewinery.com Americus Restaurant at LaBelle offers an elegant sit-down option to enjoy LaBelle’s wide array of wine offerings and homemade, well-executed dishes. The LaBelle Market provides the option to purchase to-go sandwiches, freshly brewed coffee and wine bottles to take home!

Manchester Distillery

(978) 308-2867 www.manchesterdistillery.com Manchester Distillery distills, produces, bottles, labels and packages all of their products in a 2,400-squarefoot production warehouse. Their Master Distiller Bill Tambussi and a few dedicated members from their family office manufacture their entire output of artisanal gin, vodka and future products in the making right in Manchester. They have a tasting room with an outdoor patio that guests can enjoy and rent for special events.

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Manchester-Boston Regional Guests Enjoy Seamless Convenience and a Personal Touch

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Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director Ted Kitchens puts a premium on treating customers as valued guests during every point of their experience.

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Avelo and Spirit Airlines provide great low-cost options to fly to many U.S. destinations.

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Airport: Gateway to the World If you need to talk with Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Director Ted Kitchens, you won’t usually find him in his office.

Oftentimes, he will be in the terminal doing what he does best.

“We are helping our guests. And that is how we treat our customers and refer to them,” Kitchen says with a friendly, Southern drawl. “You have to be hands-on. I am not one that just stays in my office.”

Kitchens tells his staff to never let a guest service issue go unresolved. He teaches them to help their guests first before completing whatever task they might be working on.

“Having that touch point with the guest is important,” Kitchens says. “They need to be seen, heard and valued.”

Under his leadership, the airport has made great strides to become a top-notch Northeast travel center. With two discount air carriers — Avelo and Spirit — and three others air carriers — American, United and Southwest — that connect guests with a host of nationwide and international destinations, Kitchens knows they have much to offer.

“We offer one-stop connectivity to over 228 points around the world. People who think they cannot get anywhere out of Manchester would be pleasantly surprised,” Kitchens says.

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport’s 23 daily departures also enjoy an 83% on-time performance, which is higher than Boston’s Logan International Airport.

All of that effort and hard work to raise the flying experience bar is reflected in a glowing review by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Last summer, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport was voted No. 1 by more than 165,000 Travel + Leisure readers surveyed.

Magazine readers looked at metrics such as access, check-in/ security, restaurants/bars, shopping and design.

“Quickly became my absolute favorite airport; it’s nice and clean and so fast and easy to get in and out of,” one voter notes.

“All the employees I encounter at MHT are knowledgeable and truly enjoy their job,” one T+L reader says. “Security is a breeze, and the TSA agents are extremely professional.”

Kitchens recalls the magazine’s survey came as a surprise.

“It is certainly a reflection of the team. There are 2,000 people who work at the airport in all facets of the operation. We don’t go home at 5 p.m. and shut the airport down.” It’s a 24/7, 365-days-a-year operation,” Kitchens says. His team serves 1.7 million people per year.

Learning to fly Kitchens has served as Manchester-Boston Regional Airport director for about four years. When asked how he got into airport management, he says his interest began as a child.

“I was blessed enough as a child to be able to travel and see different parts of the world, and I always loved flying,” Kitchens says.

His father was a professor at the University of Florida who often took his son with him when he traveled for college-related events. www.manchester-chamber.org

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Kitchens’ dad also took the family overseas during sabbaticals.

“It has always been something I loved to do,” Kitchens recalls. “I understood the richness it brings to everybody’s life.”

During his travels, Kitchens learned about European history and different cultures. This experience gave him a much broader perspective that has stayed with him to this day.

“I hate to think of a world where we don’t do that,” Kitchens adds.

Before Kitchens set his sights on airport management, he wanted to be an Air Force jet fighter pilot. But that dream was soon grounded when Air Force officials told him he did not have 20/20 vision. At best, Kitchens says they told him he could fly cargo planes.

Kitchens decided to focus on his studies at his father’s alma mater. While pursuing his master’s degree in urban planning development, Kitchens says he decided to go to a career fair and visited an aviation industry table.

He saw the synergy between project management and aviation and ended up working for one of the last companies he visited that day, Campbell and Paris Engineers, in 1999, as a senior aviation planner. He later served as the assistant director of planning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the nation’s largest transportation hubs. Before he landed in Manchester in 2018, Kitchens served as the general manager of the Houston Airport System, which includes the George Bush Intercontinental Airport and the William P. Hobby Airport.

He recalled how the events of September 11, 2001, made him want to do even more in airport management. “I felt I could help society in some way,” he says.

Kitchens always felt a great sense of pride when he worked in Atlanta “that has not left me since.”

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data, and Kitchens uses data as much as possible to make operations run smoothly.

“The biggest lesson is, it is all about relationships,” Kitchens says. It is important for airports to have good relationships with federal agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration and the Transportation Safety Administration. “You will not be able to solve everything by yourself,” he adds.

Kitchens also enjoys advocating for his airport and the needs of his airport guests in New Hampshire, the Northeast and Washington, D.C. NH’s Best-Kept Secret and Greatest Asset Erik Lesniak, who serves as the business liaison with the Manchester Economic Development Office, believes ManchesterBoston Regional Airport will continue to generate great value for the region — especially as the biofabrication industry achieves unprecedented growth.

“Manchester-Boston Regional Airport continues to offer more flight options enabling businesses to access new markets outside the region and country, which will continue to help businesses expand, grow and additionally attract and retain not only businesses but quality employees as well,” Lesniak says.

Having a vibrant regional airport that is the third largest cargo carrier in New England will bode extremely well when it comes to attracting new businesses and the best talent to the area, Lesniak says.

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airport as an additional consideration when deciding on locations for their offices, warehouses and manufacturing facilities,” Lesniak explains.

Lesniak points out that the ability to provide a quicker form of transportation to deliver crucial lifesaving devices, instruments and other items to those who need it will help attract and retain businesses in the region.

In terms of affordability, accessibility, safety and convenience, Kitchens believes Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is at the head of the class. The problem is too many people in the airport’s service area, which consists of New Hampshire, northern Massachusetts and southern Maine from the Kennebunks to Kittery, don’t always realize this and oftentimes fly out of Logan International Airport in Boston.

“We are cheaper than Boston in 33 of those 50 markets across the country,” Kitchens says. Spirit and Avelo have brought airfares down, but he says not enough people in this service area take advantage of that.

“Manchester was losing 5,000 passengers per day to Logan pre-pandemic, 4,000 per day now,” Kitchens says. If Manchester-Boston Regional Airport could capture a few more guests, five out of every 10 who choose to go to Logan instead of 2 or 3 guests out of every 10, Manchester airport would be on the same par as T.F. Green Airport in Providence, R.I., and see three times as much business.

Kitchens says they continue to make improvements in the concourse to be more guest friendly. They have a new red light, green light guidance system in the parking garage to make finding a space easier. There are more electric charging stations for cars, too. Guests can also use

the airport app to prepay for their parking before arrival.

All of these improvements make for a seamless guest experience, Kitchens adds.

It also takes airport guests less than five minutes to get through security 90% of the year, he says.

The airport has seen seven to eight months of growth in air cargo flights. The new 64,000-square-foot Amazon facility north of the terminal is largely responsible for this. Kitchens notes the facility can be expanded another 36,000 square feet.

Beyond the convenience and addition of the low-cost air carriers, Kitchens believes Manchester-area residents should take great pride in their airport. “Support 603 and fly MHT.” Kitchens reminds the Manchester area and New Hampshire residents that airports are a major factor in fueling economic development.

“Think of Dallas-Fort Worth without an airport, Chicago without O’Hare or New York without JFK. Would Nashville or Austin be thriving as they are without airports?”

Kitchens says. “To be part of the global economy, top-notch aviation is key. Our main street is Runway 1735 to connect to the global economy.”

Kitchens continues to have “bounded optimism” when he looks at both sides of the 50-yard line. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport gained two new airlines for the first time in 15 years and received a major air cargo infusion courtesy of Amazon.

While there is still more work to do to generate continued growth at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, there is no doubt that having a top-notch airport that can take Manchester area residents all over the world is a huge asset. The seeds from the two low-cost air carrier seeds that have been planted are progressing well.

According to the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development in Concord, 7,000 additional visitors from four Florida cities flew to New Hampshire in 2022 for the first six months.

This resulted in $4 million to $5 million of additional spending in the state.

The numbers are encouraging. Kitchens explains that during the first six months of 2022, the airport saw 295,000 passengers fly out of Manchester and about 300,000 passengers fly into Manchester, or 597,000 total. During the same period in 2021, the airport saw 334,000 passengers fly in and out of the airport. This shows a 60% to 70% increase over the past year.

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Transportation Getting Here by Plane

Strategically situated in the heart of New England, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is located less than 50 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 lodging. 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 nonstop and direct jet service make Manchester the airport of choice in New England. Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is served by American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United.

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 via Interstate 293, which follows the Merrimack River, several exits will lead you to downtown Manchester.

Getting Here by Bus, Limo or Rideshare

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 Coach, Vermont Translines and several other bus lines. The city also has a number of reservation-based taxi and limousine services.

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LOUNGE/ BAR

Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Downtown

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.

Ash Street Inn 118 Ash St., Manchester; (603) 668-9908 www.ashstreetinn.com

5

N

Y

N

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

139

8

N

Y

Y

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

3

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (ad on pg. 35) 700 Elm St., Manchester; (603) 625-1000 www.manchesterdowntown.doubletreebyhilton.com

248

6

N

Y

Y

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

18

Even Hotel Manchester Airport 55 John E. Devine Drive, Manchester; (603) 782-7911 www.ihg.com/evenhotels/hotels/us/en/manchester/mhtdd/hoteldetail

112

5

N

Y

Y

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

1

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

96

N

Y

N

N

N/Y

Y

Y

Y

0

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

18

2

N

N

N

N

N

Y

N

0

Hilton Garden Inn 101 So. Commercial St., Manchester ; (603) 669-2222 www.manchesterdowntown.stayHGI.com

125

9

N

Y

Y

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

3

Holiday Inn — Manchester Airport 2280 Brown Ave., Manchester; (603) 641-6466 www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/manchester/mhtba/hoteldetail

91

N

N

Y

Y

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

2

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 1298 So. Porter St., Manchester; (603) 669-6800 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/manchester/mhtnh/ hoteldetail

108

24

Y

N

N

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

1

Residence Inn by Marriott (ad on pg. 35) 40 Lake Ave., Manchester; (603) 314-0500 marriott.com/hotels/travel/mhtrd-residence-inn-manchester-downtown

123

123

Y

N

Y

Y/N

Y

Y

Y

2

Tru by Hilton 135 Spring St., Manchester; (603) 669-3000 hilton.com/en/hotels/mhtruru-tru-manchester-downtown/

126

0

Y

N

N

N/N

Y

Y

Y

0

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EVENT PLANNING Located in picturesque New England, Manchester offers a unique and 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 worldclass 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

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NUMBER OF MTG. ROOMS

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Manchester Country Club (Photo by Artifacts Images)

BankNH Pavilion (ad on pg. 39)

Featuring an outdoor setting with soaring views, BankNH Pavilion is the perfect location to host your next conference, corporate event, fundraiser, private concert or graduation. This 48,150-square-foot venue gives access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full-service event production, custom menus and mixology, and you’ll find seamless execution to make your event one to remember!

7

8,500

1,400

4,500

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

4

210

180 seated, 195 cocktail

25 x 4

1

200

200

150

18

2,600

1,600

1,400

72 Meadowbrook Lane, Gilford (617) 488-7542 www.banknhpavilion.com

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

Currier Museum of Art (ad on inside back cover)

150 Ash St., Manchester (603) 669-6144 www.currier.org

The Derryfield (ad on pg. 25) 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester (603) 623-2880 www.derryfieldrestaurant.com

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% discount off site fees!

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester The welcoming DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown hotel is conveniently located less than five miles from the ManchesterDowntown (ad on pg. 35) 700 Elm St., Manchester (603) 625-1000 www.manchesterdowntown.doubletreebyhilton.com

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Boston Regional Airport. As Manchester’s only full-service downtown hotel, you are within walking distance to great restaurants, an off-Broadway theatre, the SNHU Arena and nightlife.

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NUMBER OF MTG. ROOMS

THEATER CAPACITY

BANQUET CAPACITY

CLASSROOM CAPACITY

19

540

320

250

6

1,000

100

25

3

200

150200

100

1

200

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Email for info

3

16

16

16

1

50

40

34

This venue was originally the private residence of the Kimball family, where the elegant Victorian mansion and gardens as well as the casual carriage house will give guests a memorable experience at this historical Concord estate.

6

90

65

50

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

400

300

230

Easy to get to, with picturesque grounds that include a golf course, tasting room, event center, vineyards and a water feature, LaBelle Winery Derry is the ideal setting for hosting special gatherings, weddings and corporate events of all sizes and types.

3

450

300

420

EVENT FACILITY

DESCRIPTION

The Event Center at Courtyard Nashua

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.

2200 Southwood Drive, Nashua (603) 880-9100 www.eventcenternashua.com

Executive Health and Sports Center 1 Highlander Way, Manchester (603) 668-4753 www.ehsc.com

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

The Gardens of Uncanoonuc Mountain 452 Mountain Road, Goffstown connect@gardensatuncanoonuc.com www.gardensatuncanoonuc.com

Hilton Garden Inn 101 South Commercial St., Manchester (603) 669-2222 www.manchesterdowntown.stayHGI.com

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport 2280 Brown Ave., Manchester (603) 641-6466 www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/ manchester/mhtba/hoteldetail

Kimball Jenkins 266 N. Main St., Concord (603) 225-3932 www.kimballjenkins.com

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

LaBelle Winery – Derry 14 Route 111, Derry (603) 672-9898 www.labellewinery.com www.manchester-chamber.org

Upscale and unique, our events team prides itself on making your vision a reality. We are an upscale, 120,000-square-foot health club with versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, like our Executive Tavern Bar, our 40,000-square-foot tennis barn, our outdoor lap pool with rock feature, splash pad and Tiki Bar, or our outdoor clay tennis courts and lawn space to name a few. We are a private membership club, but do allow non-members to host events. Contact us today for details.

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.

Tucked away just outside Manchester in the quaint, New England village of Goffstown, you’ll find The Gardens at Uncanoonuc Mountain. On the southern slope of North Uncanoonuc Mountain, and 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. Events are offered May through October.

Overlooking the Fisher Cats stadium, book your next business meeting in the comfort of their board rooms.

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

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NUMBER OF MTG. ROOMS

THEATER CAPACITY

BANQUET CAPACITY

CLASSROOM CAPACITY

4

350

300

150

Delta Dental Stadium, home of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, is so much more than just baseball! Our venue offers a range of hospitality areas that are ideal for any occasion. Let our in-house special events team coordinate every detail to ensure you have a fun and successful outing!

14

6,500+

Call for info

Call for info

With over 170,000 square feet of facility space, the options are endless at NH Sportsplex, conveniently located less than 3 miles from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, with direct access off major highways. We love to work with creative show producers and event coordinators, to host unique community events such as auto shows, boat shows, unique expos, political speeches, sports tournaments, nonprofit events, corporate events and meetings.

4

3,000

75

150

8

200

180

64

5

350

200

150

1

300

Call for info

Call for info

70

400

275

30

EVENT FACILITY

DESCRIPTION

Manchester Country Club

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.

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

New Hampshire Fisher Cats 1 Line Drive, Manchester (603) 641-2005 www.nhfishercats.com

NH SportsPlex 68 Technology Drive, Bedford (603) 641-1313 www.nhsportsplex.com

New Hampshire Institute of Politics The New Hampshire Institute of Politics is an impressive 20,000100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester (603) 641-7000 www.anselm.edu

square-foot facility, featuring a state-of-the-art auditorium, a fully equipped television studio, four multimedia classrooms and more.

Puritan Conference and Event Center

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.

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

Rex Theatre (ad on pg. 19) 23 Amherst St., Manchester (603) 668-5588 www.rextheatre.org

Southern New Hampshire University Conference and Event Services 2500 North River Road, Manchester (603) 665-7246 www.snhuconferences.com

Studio Lab 11 A Sreet, Derry (603) 782-8302 www.studiolab.community

The Venues at the Factory 252 Willow St., Manchester (603) 691-2662 www.thevenuesatthefactory.com

XO Bistro 827 Elm St., Manchester (603) 560-7998 www.xobistronh.com

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In addition to being a live performance venue, the Rex Theatre’s variable floor plan makes it an ideal space for both corporate and community events including parties, meetings, seminars, presentations, ceremonies and more.

We provide first-class conference facilities, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and impeccable service for a wide range of events. Meetings and seminars, customized events, overnight accommodations and summer retreats — no matter your need, SNHU is your event solutions partner.

Studio Lab is a world-class production facility providing stateof-the-art studios for filmmakers, podcasters, musicians and all creative professionals in a high-energy, collaborative environment.

Studio Lab was built for creatives to be able to work under one roof where everyone benefits and inspiration runs wild.

2 studios (the largest in NH) 1 recording studio (coming soon) 1 podcast studio, 1 conference room, gear rentals, office space rentals, dressing rooms and more.

Unique, industrial chic, customizable spaces focused on experiences for team off-sites, holiday parties, fundraisers, and weddings with on-site hotels, food truck access and a neighboring distillery.

5

350

50–250

20–100

XO Bistro’s Banquet Hall accommodates groups of all sizes from a small business meeting to a large holiday event up to 100 people, any time of the day. Plenty of room for live entertainment and a dance floor. We create custom menus to fit each client’s unique taste and budget. Our goal is to ensure complete satisfaction, while offering professional catering services at affordable rates.

1

100

100

100

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AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION Events United (603) 782-8302 www.eventsunited.us Heartwood Media Inc. (603) 665-9191 www.heartwoodmedia.com Kendal J. Bush Photography (603) 345-3686 www.kendaljbush.com Stagedge (978) 670-0027 www.stagedge.com Station Bee Studios (603) 361-4627 www.stationbeestudios.com

Tidewater Catering Group (603) 668-6111 www.tidewatercatering.com XO Bistro (603) 560-7998 www.xoonelm.com

CORPORATE EVENT PLANNING Events United (603) 782-8302 www.eventsunited.us SK Consulting LLC (603) 767-2294 www.sophiakoustas.com

FLORISTS

Studio Lab (603) 782-8302 www.studiolab.community

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

CATERING

The Terracotta Room (603) 935-8738 www.theterracottaroom.com

900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria (ad on pg. 25) (603) 641-0900 www.900degrees.com Bird Food Baking (603) 860-3894 www.birdfoodbaking.com Café Services Inc. (877) 375-3246 www.cafeservices.com Celebrations Catering (603) 598-5177 www.celebrationsmenu.com Diz’s Cafe (603) 606-2532 www.dizscafe.com Ignite Bar & Grill (ad on pg. 24) (603) 644-0064 www.hookedonignite.com Jerome’s Deli (603) 623-5388 www.jeromesdeli.net Mr. Mac’s (603) 606-1760 www.mr-macs.com PR Bartending & Waitstaff (603) 231-1205 www.prbartending.com Red Arrow 24 Diner, LLC (603) 626-1118 www.redarrowdiner.com TBONES Great NH Restaurants, Inc. (603) 488-2828 www.greatnhrestaurants.com we-cater-greater.html www.manchester-chamber.org

PHOTOGRAPHY Ethos & Able Creative, LLC (781) 710-2294 www.eacreative.co Frame of Mind Photography (603) 493-4013 www.frameofmindphoto.com Kendal J. Bush Photography (603) 345-3686 www.kendaljbush.com

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Station Bee Studios (603) 361-4627 www.stationbeestudios.com

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Manchester-area TAKE PRIDE IN BEANS AND CULTURE

Gingerbread Latte featured at Flight Coffee Company

By Emily Reily

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rinking coffee, whether iced, mocha, latte, espresso or other (insert your fave here) is an American tradition. As the second most coffee-loving region in the U.S., people in the Northeast drink about 1.8 cups a day, give or take how much sleep was had the night before.

Manchester-area residents love their coffee just as much, which is why they have so many great local coffee roasters to patronize. They are also becoming coffee bean connoisseurs as their interest in coffee culture grows.

Manchester-area coffee houses Flight Coffee, Eighty Eight, Williams & Son Coffee Company, and Hometown Coffee Roasters say today’s coffee consumers are waking up to the fact that there is a lot more culture in their cup of joe than was previously thought.

Jim Barrett, Flight Coffee CEO and self-professed “bean counter,” says about 250 to 350 customers daily visit their flagship Bedford café at 209 State Route 101. Their clientele comprises a wide mix of coffee drinkers, from workers on the daily 40 MANCHESTER MAGAZINE

grind to weekend warriors seeking a jolt of energy.

“School holidays bring a surge in our teen customer base,” Barrett adds.

Flight Coffee sources beans from across Central and South America, Africa and Oceana. To take part in more sustainable practices, Flight also works with importers that place value on farms and co-ops.

“Our coffees can be traced to individual farms or cooperatives, and many have interesting stories behind them. We roast all of our coffee in our Bedford roastery, which allows us to tailor the roast to bring out each coffee’s unique characteristics,” Barrett says.

As a Q-grader coffee-taster and member of the Specialty Coffee Association, Jonathan Hutchins has

taste-tested countless styles from around the world. But the coffee culture here in Manchester is what drew him back.

“Manchester scratches that itch for me,” he says.

Born in Maine, Hutchins, owner of William & Sons Coffee Co. at 489 Amory St., has spent a good part of his life abroad ­— Canada, China, Brazil, Turkey, India — and sampled various coffees along the way. He roasts his own coffee in Loudon and still owns a café in Brazil that is managed by his partner.

With that in mind, William & Sons Coffee Co. opened May 12, 2023, and the shop has made a brisk business on the West Side of the city. Customers enjoy sitting at the bar while Hutchins or members of his team craft a pour over using a Hario V60 and www.manchester-chamber.org

“We are lucky to have many local roasters and cafés focusing on specialty coffee and providing great experiences for their customers.” discuss the specific journey of the roast they enjoy from farm to cup.

With all of Hutchins’ international experiences, he still prefers doing business in Manchester because the city offers a taste of everything: from urban life to a smalltown community on the verge of expansion, all across a backdrop where international cultures are accepted and thriving.

“I love overhearing the various languages spoken by my customers from Brazil, China, India, Ukraine, Russia and others,” says Hutchins. His West Side café and freshly roasted coffee bring them together.

He says, here in New Hampshire, there’s no room to be a “coffee snob.”

“We try to give people what they like. I don’t necessarily drink pumpkin spice lattes every day. But people love that,” says Hutchins.

Hutchins realizes that New Englanders also have their favorite go-to, big-name-brand coffee spots, but thinks people are starting to branch out and discover new styles and flavor profiles of arabica coffee, some of which he’s experienced firsthand.

Hometown Coffee Roasters owner Michael Brown first began roasting coffee beans in 2017 at home using a small, 5-pound air roaster. But he soon expanded to his larger, commercial operation at 80 Old Granite St. The roastery uses arabica beans from Ethiopia, Colombia, Guatemala and other regions for his single-origin and blend coffees.

For example, their “Hometown Blend” mixes beans from Brazil and Colombia with tasting notes of sweet chocolate and fruit.

Other signature blends include Queen City Espresso with tasting notes of dried fruit and silky chocolate and single-origin Burundi www.manchester-chamber.org

Mageyo with lime and peach. In addition to his over-the-counter customers, Hometown Coffee Roasters provides fresh roasted blends to several Manchesterarea restaurants, offices and cafés via its wholesale business.

Brown is pleased with his location on Old Granite Street, close to The Goat and SNHU Arena.

“I think it’s a great location, just for being in the heart of Manchester and seeing people from local businesses that live locally,” says Brown.

He adds that, throughout the state, the culture around drinking and socializing with a cup of java, whether it’s specialty coffee or a common wake-up blend, is “thriving and growing.”

Brown has seen the evolution of the Manchester area’s appreciation and love for coffee beans expand to the point where the region has a true coffee roaster culture that everyone embraces.

“We are lucky to have many local roasters and cafés focusing on specialty coffee and providing great experiences for their customers. In return, we are absolutely seeing a culture of customers much more interested in coffee well beyond just having that morning cup. They want to know about the coffee they are drinking: the country where it was grown, the process, the freshness and more. I think the desire to support our New Hampshire cafés and coffee roasters has become more and more apparent in the past few years,” Brown explains.

When he was younger, Eighty Eight Coffee Company co-owner Corey Tong remembers the beverage having a big presence.

“With my dad being from Vietnam, coffee was always served with sweetened condensed milk growing up,” says Tong, who co-owns the 124 Queen City

Eighty Eight Coffee Company co-owner Corey Tong

Jonathan Hutchins, founder/director at William & Sons Coffee Co.

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Hometown Coffee Roasters owner Michael Brown roasts some arabica beans at his Granite Street business.

(Photo by Kendal J. Bush)

Vanilla, mocha and butterscotch syrups are attractive options, along with cold brew, a medium-roasted Brazilian Peaberry and batch brew coffees.

Barrett says coffee culture in New Hampshire, particularly around independent coffee roasters and cafés, moves at a more relaxed pace than in coffee hubs like Boston and Providence.

“The big city cafés of greater New England can be intimidating to the coffee novice. You might feel stupid if you can’t rattle off the five parts of your coffee order like the person who just ordered ahead of you, or you want to ask what the difference is between a cortado and a latte (it has to do with the ratio of steamed milk to espresso). We wanted to be different,” Barrett says.

They both agree that coffee culture can fit your personal lifestyle and needs — there’s no need to study up on the best way to drink coffee.

“I think coffee culture is what you want to make of it. We can offer you your quick caffeine hit and have you out the door in minutes, but we also try to have a slower approach with coffee and our pour-over options. It could take five to 10 minutes to Ave. business with his brother, Marc Lee, and wife, Natalia Umpierrez-Tong.

Eighty Eight began in 2015 as The Local Moose Café, later rebranding in 2022. The BIPOC, minority- and family-owned business serves small-batch, single-origin coffee, micro-roasts its own globally sourced beans, and makes American-style coffee, according to Tong.

Tong says their shop also reflects their American roots.

“We have family in Portland, Oregon.

It’s a very coffee-centric area with many different styles of coffee roasting. We try to bring that vibe and coffee knowledge to the East Coast,” Tong says.

Eighty Eight also focuses on a specific style of roasting, Tong says.

“We tend to have a gentler approach to roasting. We are less about darkness of the bean and more about the flavor, what the industry has coined as ‘Nordic style’ roasting,” Tong says.

In the Nordic style, beans are lightly roasted for shorter amounts of time and at lower temperatures in an effort to enhance taste, he says. Tong and Barrett think Granite State consumers are beginning to realize the sheer versatility of coffee, its history and origins.

“I think consumers are asking more questions to better educate them42 MANCHESTER MAGAZINE

selves. They want to know more about the coffee origin, processing method, and flavors from the coffee itself rather than the add-ons.” After working in the coffee industry for nearly 10 years, Tong has found that New Hampshire’s coffee culture is lightening up ­— literally. “(People) are realizing that coffee doesn’t have to be strong, dark and bitter,” Tong says.

“There has been a gradual shift in our customers wanting ‘the darkest thing you’ve got with extra cream and sugar’ to a ‘what are you offering that is lighter?’ We’ve also seen a tremendous shift from iced coffee to cold brew coffee,” Tong says.

Tong has noticed a rise in New Hampshire’s incoming homeowners from more metropolitan cities.

“A large portion of our customers are people that have recently moved from a larger city in search of coffee from the cities they just left,” Tong says.

For Barrett, java culture here is really about “connection.”

“There is the connection from the farmer to the roaster, the roaster to the barista, the barista to the customer, and finally, the connection people feel as they sit down to enjoy a good cup of coffee with friends,” Barrett says.

Over at Flight, the latte is still a big seller.

“We want every coffee drinker to feel comfortable asking questions and learning about coffee without judgment.” brew a pour-over,” Tong says. “Brewed in individual servings, pour-overs tend to have a cleaner, more refined taste and body as opposed to your standard drip out of the airport.”

One big difference between coffee culture in big cities versus here in New Hampshire is making the drink more accessible, something Barrett says is prevalent in larger cities.

“We want every coffee drinker coming into our roastery or café to feel comfortable asking questions and learning about coffee without judgment,” Barrett says. “New Hampshire has a reputation for friendliness. Our local coffee culture reflects this.”

New Hampshire’s coffee culture is still up and coming, Tong says.

“We’ve had a recent boom of coffee shops in the area. It’s a great sign of things to come,” he says. n www.manchester-chamber.org

Local Businesses Now Populate

Mall of New Hampshire

By Emily Reily When Manchester-area residents and visitors stroll through the Mall of New Hampshire, they will be enticed by Boba teas, hand-crafted New Hampshire treasures and aromatic soaps.

As many malls struggle to find their retail groove following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mall of New Hampshire has opened its doors to local businesses that covet customer-facing storefronts.

Despite being the new kids on the mall block, Buff City Soaps is cleaning up.

Marketing Manager Jennie Fedocie says even operating across from Bath & Body Works hasn’t hurt sales of their soaps, candles and scents.

“We’re a new brand to New England,” Fedocie says.

Though Manchester’s MIU Café is also relatively new to the mall, owner Michelle Doan cites tea’s worldwide popularity as a sign that the store, and bubble tea, will catch on here.

“It was love at first taste. Boba tea allows for the tea experience to be as colorful as one’s imagination,” she says.

The addition of these local storefronts at the Mall of New Hampshire is a strong signal that after a long hibernation, physical storefronts are coming back to life.

While not all malls are experiencing a resurgence, it is enough to make a splash.

Research into consumer trends has found that, since the COVID-19 pandemic began and restrictions eased, the realm of physical retail has been on the upswing. In 2022, more retail storefronts opened than closed — ­­ an incredible feat considering Granite State malls had been operating on life support for years.

Now with the burgeoning success of MIU Café and Buff City Soaps, Manchester’s businesses are catching on to this trend.

Bubble tea, made with tapioca pearls — sweet, chewy, bubble-like spheres — originated in Taiwan, and later appeared in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Doan describes it as “a modern twist on classical traditional tea.”

It has since evolved into more complex flavors, varieties and even shapes. There’s boba Thai iced tea, taro boba, made with the purple root vegetable; and grass jelly, made from Chinese mesona, a flowerwww.manchester-chamber.org

ing plant in the mint family. “Popping” boba are sweet, juice-filled capsules that explode with flavor when you bite them.

A jumbo straw is included with drinks so that customers can drink the boba and milk tea at the same time, or just eat all the boba first if they want.

“It is a casual and colorful take on a beverage that is synonymous with tradition and ceremonial practices,” Doan says.

“What makes it special are the toppings that you can add to the tea to personalize it. It is super fun to experience the flavor explosion in every sip,” Doan says.

The story of Buff City Soaps has a much different origin.

The franchise was founded as “Bartlett Soap Co.” in Bartlett, Tennessee, when Brad Kellum and partner sought a plantbased alternative to commercial soap.

Creating plant-based skin-care products seemed an attractive option considering it could be done with minimum ingredients.

“Buff City Soap prides itself on using simple ingredients, crafting handmade plant-based soap, being cruelty-free and free from parabens and phthalates,” Fedocie says.

Weeks after the first location opened its doors in Chelmsford, Mass., in October 2022, Buff City Soaps opened at the Mall of New Hampshire. Fedocie notes the latter location is Buff’s first mall storefront in the U.S. At on-site “soap makeries,” employees make soaps by hand in wide varieties like beard oil, soap whip, bar soap and laundry soap. At these makeries, guests can visit and request custom-scented items made from cruelty-free ingredients, including sustainably sourced palm oil.

“We are locally owned and operated by a team of amazing, creative and talented people. Watch our team bring products to life,” Fedocie says.

Their wax melts utilize beeswax that is refined from honeycombs, while the wax for their candles comes from a soy and paraffin blend that has high-performing fragrances and burn times.

In addition, they don’t test products on animals, and the colorants used in their personal, laundry and candle products are approved by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and are highly economi-

Michelle Doan owns MIU Café, one of several businesses that are revitalizing the Mall of New Hampshire with local shops and cafés.

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cal. Using just two tablespoons from one tub of laundry soap can clean 30 loads of laundry, they say.

Another way that malls have reinvented themselves is by offering more local artisans to set up shop, rather than welcoming back big-box, national chain stores.

Mall of New Hampshire representatives recognized the need for local crafts people to have a physical storefront and have responded in kind.

The Manchester Craft Market, near the entrance to Macy’s, was recently voted “Best place in Manchester to get a unique gift” by the Mall of New Hampshire.

If you’re in a hurry to get to the mall for your purchase, customers can first scroll through the Facebook page, which feels set up as if it’s a mini online craft fair.

Plenty of pictures and descriptions can help consumers get a feel for makers’ personalities and see what attracts their eye before they head out the door to pick up their goodies in person.

For Doan’s part, she’s just glad that residents who grew up drinking boba tea can again enjoy it here in New Hampshire, and at the local mall no less.

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Ashley Marcoux, executive director of the NextGen Manchester Resiliency Council, holds a ghost heart, which is an example of an approach used to create life-saving therapies that Manchester’s emerging biofabrication industry will produce in the Manchester Millyard.

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BIOFAB WORD

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NextGen Manchester Resiliency Council on a Mission to Educate and Encourage Workers to Embrace New Opportunities Ashley Marcoux didn’t need much to convince her that Manchester’s budding biofabrication industry has the power to transform the Queen City into a cutting-edge advanced manufacturing powerhouse for generations to come.

She left her job as a data analyst at the Bloomberg Harvard Cities Leadership Initiative at Harvard University to become the first executive director of the newly formed NextGen Manchester Resiliency Council in July. The council is led by the City of Manchester in partnership with the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI). It serves as a coordination structure, community engagement forum and performance management mechanism for projects within the New Hampshire Biofabrication Cluster.

As a longtime Manchester resident with deep roots in the community, Marcoux sees her new role as a calling that allows her to give back. “It was a big draw for me to come work in this space to restore Manchester Millyard to its history and roots as a center for manufacturing,” Marcoux says.

Three generations of Marcoux’s family have

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lived in Manchester. Her grandmother worked in the mills, and Marcoux says she has lived in the mills for a short time. If she has her way, the city’s biofabrication industry will up-skill current workers and retain young talent who will earn great wages and enjoy a quality of life that no one could envision just a few years ago.

Her challenge: find creative and effective ways to bring the story of biofabrication’s potent economic development power to her fellow Manchester-area residents. As promising as it is, Marcoux acknowledges there is much work to do to break down barriers to get thousands of area residents to pursue a new career opportunity.

“It’s always on my brain,” she says.

Putting the Pieces Together If one were to compare the work that ARMI has done to date to a football game, the ARMI team has successfully moved the ball to the 10-yard line and is about to score the winning touchdown.

The Biofabrication Cluster was formed with the federal $44 million Build Back Better grant to the City of Manchester in September 2022. The cluster is comprised of businesses, community MANCHESTER MAGAZINE 45

groups and municipal officials within southern New Hampshire that have strategized the best ways to generate business acceleration, foster community partnerships and develop the accompanying logistics.

After the cluster’s representatives formulated specific goals and plans to move the biofabrication industry forward, the NextGen Manchester Resiliency Council was formed in 2023 to serve as the governing body that will coordinate those objectives. Two of them in particular — workforce development and community outreach to support the manufacture of cells, tissues and organs — are a big part of Marcoux’s role.

The effort has been led by Dean Kamen, ARMI’s executive director and board chairman. UNH Manchester has been involved with the effort to bring biofabrication manufacturing to Manchester since 2016, when ARMI was awarded an

“This work secures Manchester and the region’s role in building the biofabrication industry.” $80 million U.S. Department of Defense grant to establish BioFabUSA as a national Manufacturing USA Institute for advanced tissue biofabrication.

Thanks to the Build Back Better award from the Economic Development Administration, ARMI is building100,000 square feet of a historic building into a pilot-scale manufacturing and state-ofthe-art manufacturing facility. BioFab also has 25,000 square feet nearby, at 540 North Commercial St. Additionally, United Therapeutics, a partner of ARMI, is moving into 100 Commercial St., where it will occupy 80,000 square feet.

The effort received a boost in October 2023 when the newly branded “ReGen Valley” was named a “Tech Hub.” As one of 31 programs in the country singled out for economic development by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the designation makes the ARMI-led consortium eligible to compete for an additional $40 46 MANCHESTER MAGAZINE

Dean Kamen, executive director and board chairman of the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute in Manchester, highlights the tremendous economic development opportunities the biofabrication industry will generate throughout southern New Hampshire. (ARMI courtesy photo)

million to $70 million in EDA funding.

City Hall Is All In Jodie Nazaka, director of Manchester’s Economic Development Office, says ARMI and Southern New Hampshire University have already rolled out several programs to build the workforce and create incubators for new businesses that want to move to Manchester.

A big focus is on educating Manchester residents from “K to gray” about the great benefits of working in the biofabrication industy.

The NextGen Manchester Resiliency Council, which oversees the Biofabrication Cluster, wants to educate as many people in the community as possible, says Nazaka.

There are open apprenticeship programs for people to learn from ARMI, she adds.

Companies are choosing to locate here because ARMI has created an ecosystem for them to commercialize their innovations. This will continue to bring new jobs to the city. For instance, United Therapeutics, a company that will create hearts and lungs, is expanding and will bring 100 new jobs to the Millyard, Nazaka notes.

New Housing Critical When the new biofabrication industry generates 7,000 new jobs, those workers

will need suitable housing.

“We have a vacancy rate of less than 1% for housing. In order to realize the 7,000 jobs in the next three to five years, the city has to be a strong player in encouraging housing development in Manchester, and the same is true of the greater Manchester area,” Nazaka says.

New construction and renovation of existing housing must take place, Nazaka continues. She says municipalities will have to provide incentives for developers to make it work.

“The more units you bring online, the more reasonable rents will be via competition,” Nazaka says.

In Manchester, 1,700 units in downtown and the Millyard have been approved, completed or received certificates of occupancy, she says. The city also approved a 79E program that puts a partial property tax freeze to revitalize existing buildings. For example, if a vacant office building is assessed at $1 million and jumps to $15 million in value following renovations, the city can freeze its value at $1 million for five years, Nazaka says. The tax savings will serve as an incentive to spur greater development, she adds.

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the five-year window closes.

Besides housing, Nazaka says the Manchester area also needs more intermodal connectivity to help workers get to and from the Millyard. “We don’t have rail, no trains. Creating a transportation network that reflects a city this size is something that will be part of the mix,” she says.

“Manchester is the economic engine of the state when it comes to jobs and population. Manchester is essentially the downtown of New Hampshire. By supporting your downtown, you are supporting a vibrant opportunity,” Nazaka says. “There is also a higher calling with this industry. It will save lives and transform the health care industry as we know it.”

“From what I’ve seen, the momentum is there. The excitement is there. Now it is just a matter of telling the story,” Nazaka says.

biofabrication into local schools.

One of these programs, BioTrek, is a project-based learning program that teaches high school students about science, manufacturing and career opportunities in regenerative medicine and biofabrication. Over 1,000 students have participated in the program since ARMI launched it in 2021. Additional investments through the Biofabrication Work & Learn Program are expanding BioTrek to more local schools, with a particular focus on reaching low-income students.

The University of New Hampshire at Manchester is launching a new program, Manchester CREATES, to cultivate interest and expertise in regenerative medicine and biofabrication through summer youth programs and paid teacher training opportunities. Based off the successful NH CREATES program in Durham, Manchester CREATES will offer

Andrew French, at left, and Mpilo Norris use their cutting-edge skills to manufacture cells, organs and tissues at the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute’s BioFab Foundaries facility in the Manchester Millyard.(ARMI courtesy photo)

Career Gamechanger Since she came on board in July, Marcoux has held dozens of stakeholder meetings in the Manchester area to increase awareness and identify opportunities to collaborate. She also works closely with the coalition’s education and workforce development partners, who are bringing opportunities to learn about www.manchester-chamber.org

an array of education programs in the millyard beginning in the summer of 2024.

“We also have a new registered apprenticeship program for biofabrication technicians that launched this year.

This program involves eight weeks of classroom and hands-on training, followed by a year of paid, on-the-job work experience. These new programs ensure

that no matter where someone is in their career, training and education programs are available to help them succeed in this new industry,” she says.

The coalition is also conducting a transportation equity study to determine the best way to increase public transportation options to the millyard, particularly in communities that may otherwise lack access to Work & Learn program opportunities and jobs.

Next year, the Work & Learn program will launch an equity advisory committee to identify barriers to education and workforce participation across different communities, launch targeted interventions and educate community leaders on opportunities within the Biofabrication Cluster.

Beginning this year, Marcoux said NextGenManchester.org will launch a new website that will contain lots of information and resources related to workforce development and the biofabrication industry.

Reaching and recruiting the thousands of workers that will be needed to support this new industry is critical, Marcoux conveys. “We cannot do it without them,” she says.

“Our primary intention is to upskill, train and develop the workforce we have here to reduce poverty, increase incomes, and attract additional investments, and improve quality of life. If it was easy, it would have already been done, Marcoux says.

But Marcoux remains optimistic that all this educational outreach will be successful as word spreads. She does not foresee using TV or radio commercials as part of this campaign, but may launch a podcast over the next year.

She envisions having a presence at community events like farmers markets and multicultural festivals. “In order to reach people, you need to go where they are at,” she says.

Her plans to hire a project manager early next year will help provide capacity for more community and stakeholder engagement.

Marcoux says she is working with a local media company to produce a video that brings the coalition’s vision for the biofabrication industry to life and explains benefits that community members can expect to see.

“I think we are doing all of the right things to ensure our community better understands the benefits and opportunities through this new industry,” Marcoux says. n MANCHESTER MAGAZINE 47

HEALTH CARE From advanced neonatal care to stateof-the art heart surgery, the Greater Manchester medical community provides a degree of sophistication that is unusual in an area of 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.

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Manchester Area’s Penchant for Innovation Spurs Advanced Manufacturing

By Emily Reily

The Manchester area has always been a hotbed of advanced manufacturing innovation since it first emerged as a textile powerhouse in the early 1800s. From the Segway and BAE Systems’ cuttingedge aerospace, defense and security solutions to the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute’s new mission to create lifesaving organs and tissues in the Millyard, the region’s collective brainpower, work ethic and Yankee ingenuity have no ceiling.

Today, several Manchester-area companies, including Stonyfield, New Balance Athletics and Manchester Distillery are continuing that tradition by carving out their own niche to secure their place in the region’s pantheon of innovators.

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New and Improved Yogurt Production With about 250 manufacturing employees and 200 corporate employees, Stonyfield Organic is integrating advanced manufacturing to increase efficiency and improve the quality of its signature yogurt products.

One item continues to make waves.

As the second-leading maker of organic yogurt in North America, its packable yogurt pouches can be found in more than 75% of grocery stores in the nation, according to Stonyfield Organic Director of Public Relations and Digital Strategy Kristina Drociak.

“They are a fan-favorite and our No. 1 strategic-growth priority. We’ve seen double-digit growth on our pouches,” Drociak says.

To meet the demand, the company is scaling up.

In May 2023, Stonyfield Organic, based

in Londonderry, announced a $7 million, 17,000-square-foot plant expansion to increase yogurt pouch production by 35%.

In October 2023, the company also launched a new yogurt pouch line.

Grateful customers will have advanced manufacturing to thank for managing the influx.

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We’ve incorporated a first-of-its-kind series of sophisticated cameras and robotic systems to pack and palletize them,” Drociak says.

The system is similar to end-of-line packaging systems used to make doypacks, also known as stand-up pouches.

“We have a few examples of newer technologies we’ve applied to improve repeatability and automate repetitive tasks,” Drociak says.

Stonyfield Organic’s use of robotic palletizers, for example, aims to diminish on-the-job injuries.

“We’re employing robotics to both increase throughput and decrease work-related injuries due to repetitive motion,” Drociak says. “Additionally, our batch management system is almost entirely automated, as are our raw material and finished-goods tracking systems.”

The company is also eyeing 3D printing processes.

Manchester Distillery’s 2,400-squarefoot facility uses a 250-gallon copper still to create artisanal gin, vodka and other spirits.

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Cheers to New Craft Distillery

Bridget Pichette (above), vice president of manufacturing at Stonyfield Organic in Londonderry, and Modesto Nina (left), a processing supervisor, monitor the facility’s advanced manufacturing technology they use to create their packable yogurt pouches.

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While Stonyfield Organic is busy ramping up its pouch production, Manchester Distillery, which opened in August 2023 next to the Factory on Willow, is focusing on excellence in the world of craft spirits.

“We opened Manchester Distillery with a vision to create exceptional spirits that reflect our passion for craftsmanship and our commitment to supporting the local community,” says Liz Hitchcock, owner of Manchester Distillery.

At the distillery’s 2,400-square-foot production warehouse at 284 Willow St., employees distill, produce, bottle, label and package artisanal gin, vodka and aged spirits using a new, 250-gallon copper still. A tasting room and outdoor patio can be rented for events.

The distillery has been applying advanced manufacturing applications at its site by increasing efficiency and quality through automated temperature control; improving precision when measuring and blending ingredients; and analyzing data to keep spirits consistent.

The distillery’s still, mash tun and fermentation vessels have sensors

that help control temperature. They’re also eyeing an in-line, barrel-finishing procedure, but that may take some time.

The distillery’s mixologist is throwing even more creativity into the mix with original cocktails and mocktails with trendy names, like the Autumn Cape Codder, which combines their Workhorse Vodka with apple cider, apple liqueur and cranberry juice; and the Bees’ Knees, a surprisingly simple cocktail with Manchester Distillery’s Botanica Gin, lemon juice and honey syrup.

“One of the biggest things we value is creativity. Our house mixologist, Max, is constantly creating and playing with different and unique flavor combinations. We are only pouring alcohol that we produce, so we manufacture unique syrups and infusions,” Master Distiller Bill Tambussi says.

Every spirit is special, but the overall goal is maintaining precision and expertise throughout the process to find the best flavor profile.

“Our distillery is a result of our love for the art of distillation and our desire to contribute to the growth of the spirits industry in Manchester,” Hitchcock adds.

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and a small, 20-gallon still can testbatch products until the optimum amount of botanicals is reached, creating unique flavor profiles.

Manchester Distillery also practices sustainability efforts by “recycling” spent grain for farmers to feed their cattle and make fertilizer. And to cut down on water use in their chilling system, the distillery is also looking at a closed-loop system.

“Distillation is not a very efficient process. Anything we can do to increase its efficiency and/or reduce the waste, we are trying to do,” Tambussi says.

The company also plans to support local nonprofit groups with a percentage of profits from the sales of their Botanica No. 9 gin.

“We are a place where art meets innovation. Our spirits are a testament to our passion for quality,” Hitchcock says.

Manchester Distillery will reveal more in the future: In 2024, the company also plans to host distillery tours and spirit tastings to sample items mid-production.

Global Footwear Giant Wants to Be Here New Balance Athletics, one of the world’s largest makers of sports apparel and footwear, has also been using advanced manufacturing to keep employees safe and maintain its “supply chain responsibility.”

One of New Balance’s recently opened manufacturing sites in Massachusetts promises to make strides in “advance manufacturing, research and development” and use 3D printing in their operations. Now, those advances are coming to the Manchester region.

In June 2023, the Londonderry Heritage Commission approved New Balance’s application for a site at 55 Pettengill Road. The company is planning to build a 102,418-squarefoot manufacturing facility on 17 acres, with LED lighting and additional site improvements.

New Balance’s sixth manufacturing site in the U.S. will include a one-story building with offices and manufacturing space, according to New Balance representative Jim Petropulos.

More jobs are coming to the city, too. Once the first phase of construc-

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Photos from New Balance’s Made in the USA collection. (Photos courtesy of newbalance.com)

tion is finished, they plan to hire 250 employees, reaching 450 employees by the project’s completion.

According to NH Business Review, the company is driving “new automation and robotics opportunities” and using

ergonomics to make employees safer, which will drive productivity ever higher.

The Londonderry plans come on the heels of a $65 million expansion project at its Skowhegan, Maine, factory that is set for completion by the end of 2024. n

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As a city that is clearly on the move, Manchester is gaining a well-deserved reputation as a place where young professionals want to live, work and raise their families. The high-tech industry is also taking notice.

Last summer, Manchester was rated the third best high-tech hub in the Northeast by high-tech industry group Commercial Cafe. The group evaluates the top 20 tech hubs throughout the Northeast based on nine metrics including: the ratio of tech businesses within the local economy, tech employment, number of patents granted, as well as data assessing cost of living and educational opportunities.

Not only did Manchester finish third; it also beat out New York City and Trenton, New Jersey.

“It honestly didn’t surprise me, because there have been comparable studies that have indicated similar things in the past decade or so,” says Julie Demers, executive director of the NH Tech Alliance in Manchester. “Other studies have ranked Manchester very highly, and New Hampshire overall ranks in the top 10 nationwide.”

Demers believes New Hampshire and Manchester, the state’s largest city, are part of the same conversation as Massachusetts and California.

“Manchester’s proximity has always been a real attractive draw for tech

“It is easier to have a sense of community in a smaller city like Manchester compared to the Greater Boston area and Cambridge. You have access to your peers and decision makers.”

– Julie Demers, executive director, New Hampshire Tech Alliance workers. You have a small city with fantastic dining and a great work-life balance. It is a great city for families, and it is close to the rest of New Hampshire’s outdoor recreation areas and close to Boston,” Demers says.

The boxes are all checked for things that typically appeal to workers in the technology sector, she adds.

Manchester’s surge as a high-tech hub began less than 20 years ago, Demers says. New Hampshire residents who formed their own high-tech companies wanted to be based here instead of going elsewhere. She said Dyn, an internet performance company founded in Manchester later acquired by Oracle, is a good example.

Manchester is also a hotbed of innovation where high-tech professionals find themselves in an environment that inspires collaboration, relationshipbuilding and creativity. Success begets success.

Demers notes that Manchester has always had an ability to pivot and take advantage of new high-tech industry trends. She believes another draw for www.manchester-chamber.org

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Representatives from a variety of New Hampshire tech companies promoted their products at the annual networking event in Manchester hosted by NH Tech Alliance.

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seasoned high-tech workers is they know they can get more leadership positions in Manchester and New Hampshire hightech companies, as well as access to key decision-makers.

At the same time, Demers says Manchester appeals to high-tech workers because of what they experience here. “It is easier to have a sense of community in a smaller city like Manchester compared to the Greater Boston area and Cambridge.

You have access to your peers and decision-makers,” she says.

The ability to work remotely has benefited Manchester and New Hampshire’s high-tech industry. In addition to developing home-grown talent at schools like the University of New Hampshire Manchester and Southern New Hampshire University, Demers says the city is seeing experi60 MANCHESTER MAGAZINE

enced high-tech workers relocate here and earn top salaries from tech companies around the world. As time goes on, more of those workers may gravitate toward New Hampshire high-tech companies.

Statewide, New Hampshire has more than 60,000 high-tech workers, and most are in the southern New Hampshire region. Demers says the highest concentration of high-tech workers are situated in the greater Manchester area, Merrimack and Nashua.

Average tech workers in New Hampshire make salaries that are 108% higher than the state median wage. As the Manchester region and the state gain an even greater high-tech foothold, Demers points out this translates into greater and more sustainable economic vitality.

“There was a time when New Hamp-

shire was completely overlooked as a potential option for high-tech workers. But that has changed,” Demers says.

Here are some of the Commercial Cafe study’s key findings about Manchester’s tech hub: • Manchester stands out as a top choice for tech professionals, the metro area boasting the 2nd-highest ratio of tech employment opportunities on the list — with 55 of every 1,000 occupations being within this sector, outperforming Trenton, New Jersey.

• The metro landed 4th place for its tech establishment density — with 30 of every 1,000 firms registered within the Manchester metropolitan area falling under the tech category.

• Tech professionals in Manchester receive competitive compensation for their expertise and skills, with the metro ranking 5th with median earnings in tech of $99,039 per year.

• Manchester stands out as an appealing destination for tech workers, as the metro placed 2nd in the life-quality index with the 2nd-lowest unemployment rate among the list (1.4%).

Demers is also optimistic that it won’t be long before Manchester is ranked No. 1 by high-tech sector studies.

“I think, yes, if it stays strong Manchester could be No. 1. We will never have the population density of a major metropolitan area. But if the unemployment rate remains low and the job availability remains high, the city and the region will continue to score well in such studies. n www.manchester-chamber.org

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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 backgrounds, which enhances the appeal of the region.

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Franklin Pierce University

670 N. Commercial St., 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.

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Manchester Community College (ad on pg. 64)

1066 Front St., 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.

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

1260 Elm St., Manchester (603) 314-1701 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.

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.

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University of New Hampshire at Manchester (ad on pg. 63)

88 Commercial St., Manchester Undergraduate: (603) 641-4101 www.manchester.unh.edu Graduate: (603) 641-4313, manchester. unh.edu/graduate-students 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.

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The Derryfield School

2108 River Road, Manchester (603) 669-4524 ww.derryfield.org The Derryfield School is an independent college preparatory, co-educational high school and middle school located in Manchester. It is a day school serving grades 6–12. The Derryfield School inspires bright, motivated young people to be their best and provides them with the skills and experiences needed to be valued, dynamic, confident and purposeful members of any community.

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Franco-American Centre Alliance Française de Manchester

100 Saint Anselm Drive, #1798 Sullivan Arena, Manchester (603) 641-7114 www.facnh.com The FAC celebrates French language, culture and heritage in NH and beyond!

In addition to offering youth and adult French classes at all levels of language learning, the nonprofit organization coordinates a wide range of social activities that highlight French contributions to the region’s culture. Bienvenue!

Kimball Jenkins

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The curation of the art exhibits include discussions on how best to include diverse perspectives. Kimball Jenkins also has an artist-in-residence program which provides one local artist free studio space for one year.

Kreiva Academy Public Charter School

470 Pine St., Manchester (603) 232-7974 www.kreiva.org Kreiva Academy Public Charter School uses an experiential, topic-based curriculum and a community culture shaped by the Growth Mindset to engage middle and high school students who are seeking a rigorous education in a nontraditional setting, which allows them to customize their paths toward mastery.

491 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester (603) 669-7990 www.noahsarknh.org Noah’s Ark Child Care Center, a nonprofit child care center, has been educating children for over 30 years with a goal to create a place that engages each child.

Noah’s Ark accepts children ranging from 6 weeks old through five years old including a pre-kindergarten program.

The Majestic Theatre Studio

880 Page St., Manchester (603) 669-7469 www.majestictheatre.net The Majestic Theatre features a yearlong production season featuring children, teens and adults; visit our website to be put on our audition email list to automatically receive information about future opportunities. We produce several traditional musicals and plays of diverse subjects each year. Educational offerings include classes, workshops, summer theatre camps and other opportunities.

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Manchester School District

20 Hecker St., Manchester (603) 624-6300 www.mansd.org Manchester School District is driven by its mission — excellence and equity, every classroom, every day — and promise that every student in Manchester is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community. Aided by a strong network of community partners, it provides high-quality learning opportunities to students from pre-K through high school and beyond with its adult education program.

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New Hampshire College & University Council

2 Pillsbury St., Suite 302, Concord (603) 225-4199 www.nhcuc.org The New Hampshire College & University Council is a nonprofit association of public and private colleges and universities located in the state of New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Job Corps Center

943 Dunbarton Road, Manchester (603) 695-8800 www.newhampshire.jobcorps.gov Job Corps is a tuition-free residential education and technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, which helps individuals ages 16 through 24 improve the quality of their lives through industry-driven vocational and academic training.

Primrose School at Bedford Hills

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The Primrose School at Bedford Hills, a private preschool, offers 10 age-specific classrooms for infants through prekindergarten and Summer Adventure Camp. Primrose, known nationally as “The Leader in Educational Child Care,” provides 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.

Since 1959 Ted Herbert’s Music School & Rentals has been offering private lessons in every band and orchestra instrument; we are pleased to also offer private lessons in voice, theater and dance. Lessons are available for students of all ages interested in any musical style. Whether you are learning “just for fun” or continuing your studies as a career performer, we will work hard to match you with the best instructor, leading you to the successful enjoyment of the arts.

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AutoFair Automotive Corporation (603) 634-1000 www.autofair.com Capital Auto Auction (603) 622-9058 www.capitalautoauction.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

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Accounting/CPA/Tax Preparation Altair Group, PLLC (603) 621-6188 www.altaircpa.com

Baker Newman Noyes (603) 626-2200 www.bnncpa.com Baroody & Greenwood, LLC-CPA (603) 622-1410 www.bargreencpa.com BerryDunn (603) 518-2600 www.berrydunn.com Check and Balance Business Solutions (603) 541-7485 www.checkandbalancesolutions.com CSP Tax and Accounting (603) 645-5254 www.petrocpa.net

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Freedom Accounting Services LLC (603) 232-5153 www. freedom-accounting.com

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

Velocity Business Strategists (603) 575-9077 www.vbstrategists.com

Hession & Pare CPAs (603) 669-5477 www.hession-pare.com

Business Coaching/Training & Development

Business Services

Maloney & Kennedy, PLLC (603) 624-8819 www.maloneyandkennedy.com Marcum LLP (603) 882-1111 www.marcumllp.com New Hampshire Society of CPAs (603) 622-1999 www.nhscpa.org Penchansky & Co., Certified Public Accountants (603) 647-2400 www.penchansky.com UHY Advisors, Inc. (603) 627-7659 www.uhy-us.com Vachon Clukay & Company PC (603) 622-7070 www.vachonclukay.com Wipfli (603) 627-3838 www.wipfli.com/newhampshire

Alarm Systems & Security Services Minuteman Security & Life Safety (603) 626-9669 www.minutemanst.com PELMAC Industries, Inc. (603) 623-5916 www.pelmac.com

EOS Worldwide (603) 231-7208 www.eosworldwide.com/frank-nappo Jeanine & Company (603) 714-0049 www.jeanineandcompany.com Kaplan Performance Partners, LLC (603) 460-5282 www. linkedin.com/in/debrakaplan

Greenleaf Business Management, LLC (603) 582-3166 NH Tech Alliance (603) 935-8951 www. nhtechalliance.org

Chamber of Commerce

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

Organizational Ignition (603) 540-3988 organizationalignition.com

Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce (603) 926-8718 www. hamptonchamber.com

Paul Charles & Associates (603) 537-1190 www.paulcharles.com

Cleaning Supplies/Maintenance/ Service

Ripple Effect Studio (603) 848-1445 www.ripple-effect.studio SCORE Granite Region (603) 666-7561 www.score.org/graniteregion SK Consulting LLC (603) 767-4563 www.sophiakoustas.com Susan McKeown, APRN, CPS, MFA (603) 668-4859 www. beyondthefirstdance.com The Executive Collaborative (603) 493-4811 www. theexecutivecollaborative.com

Cintas (603) 965-2878 www.cintas.com

City Wide Facility Solutions of New Hampshire (603) 935-9435 www. NH.GoCityWide.com Swept Away by Shaye, LLC (603) 682-1481 www.sweptawaybyshaye.com

Co-working Space

Spark Offices (603) 934-3222 www.sparkoffices.com

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Business Directory 2024 Studio Lab (603) 782-8302 www.studiolab.community

Collection Agency/Repossession Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc. (603) 625-5547 www. LHAinc.com

Consulting/Management Services Baker Newman Noyes (603) 626-2200 www.bnncpa.com

Benson Consulting (646) 522-8899 www.bensonconsultinginc.com BlueLion LLC (603) 818-4131 www. bluelionllc.com Castagna Consulting Group, LLC (603) 625-1912 www.castagnaconsultinggroup.com HR Synergy, LLC (603) 261-2402 www.hrsynergyllc.com Southern New Hampshire University – CWBA (603) 629-4697 www.cwbanh.com

Corporate Apparel and Promotional Products

Beeze Tees Screen Printing (603) 447-0333 www.beezetees.com Fully Promoted of Southern NH – Bedford (603) 647-9994 www. fullypromotedsnh.com UniFirst Corporation (603) 888-1323 www.unifirst.com

Custom Framing

Creative Framing Solutions (603) 320-5988 www.creativeframingsolutions.com

Digital Signage, Point of Sale Terminals and Accessories SpotOn Inc (603) 820-7084 www.spoton.com

Dry Cleaning & Laundry E & R Laundry (603) 627-7661 www.eandrcleaners.com

Economic Development

Amoskeag Industries, Inc. (603) 759-6477 www.amoskeagindustries.com Capital Regional Development Council (603) 496-1875 www.crdc-nh.com Eversource Energy (800) 662-7764 www.eversource.com/content/nh Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission (603) 669-4664 www.snhpc.org

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Employment Services/ Outplacement/Recruiting Leddy Group (603) 666-4051 www.leddygroup.com

Museum Search & Reference (603) 432-7929 www.museum-search.com Robert Half (603) 641-9400 www.roberthalf.com/boston-manchester

Fire Services: Prevention and Damage Restoration Soil-Away Cleaning & Restoration (603) 641-6555 www.soilaway.com

Fire Sprinkler / Fire Extinguisher / Fire Alarms Hampshire Fire Protection Co. LLC (603) 432-8221 www.hampshirefire.com

Handyman

Ace Handyman Services Goffstown (603) 384-2862 www.acehandymanservices.com/ offices/goffstown

HVAC & Plumbing Contractors Denron Hall Plumbing & HVAC (603) 627-4186 www. denronph.com

Oliver Mechanical Inc. (603) 621-9063 www.olivermechanicalinc.com Patriot Heating & Cooling LLC (603) 587-0487 www.patriotheat.com Rowell’s Services (603) 934-4145 www.RowellServices.com

Interior Design

Stibler Associates, LLC (603) 623-8952 www.stibler.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

Networking Organization

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

Office Supplies, Machines & Furniture Budget Document Technology (603) 622-9631 www.bdtme.com New England Copy Specialist (603) 235-7470 www.necs.biz Office Alternatives, LLC (603) 668-9230 www.surplusofficeequipment.com

Staples - Bedford (603) 623-9025 www. stores.staples.com/nh/ bedford/85-south-river-road Staples Manchester (603) 688-4950 www. stores.staples.com/nh/ manchester/1525-s-willow-st

Paving/Plowing

American Asphalt Paving (603) 232-0458 www.aapave.com

Payroll Services

Payroll Matters (603) 625-5399 www.payrollmattersnh.com Trivantus, Inc. Payroll Services (603) 624-7788 www.trivantus.com

Pest Control

Colonial Pest Control, Inc. (800) 525-8084 www.colonialpest.com Fox Pest Control – Manchester (603) 326-5155 www. fox-pest.com/manchester-nh/ service-area/manchester/ Orkin Pest Control (603) 203-3827 www.orkin.com

Photography

Kendal J. Bush Photography & Video (603) 345-3686 www.kendaljbush.com

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 Spectrum Marketing Companies (603) 627-0042 www. spectrummarketing.com Talient Action Group, Inc. (603) 623-0802 www.talientaction.com

Professional Services

ExcellenceNorth Alliance (603) 223-1312 www.excellencenorth.org

Rigging/Hauling Louis P. Cote, Inc. (603) 623-1533 www.lpcote.com

Security Guard Services

AASA Security Services (603) 722-6363 www.aasecurityagency.com

Signs

Barlo Signs International, Inc. (603) 882-2638 www.barlosigns.com

Social Media Consulting Mallory K Social (603) 264-9637 www.malloryksocial.com

Staffing/Recruiting

The Job Center (603) 499-4900 www. thejobcenterstaffing.com U.S. Army Manchester Recruiting Station (603) 622-7313 www.goarmy.com

Storage and Moving

Grunts Move Junk & Moving (603) 865-1999 www.gruntsmovejunk.com MIBOX Southern New Hampshire (603) 594-4554 www.miboxne.com U-Haul of New Hampshire (978) 987-9824 www.UHaul.com

Storage Leasing/Rentals Page Street Leasing (603) 622-1673 www.pagest.com

True Storage (603) 716-3458 www.truestorage.com

Title Services

Lighthouse Title and Closing Services, LLC (603) 606-2172 www.lighthouseclosings.com Red Door Title LLC (978) 604-2125 www. reddoortitle.com

Training & Development

Thrive Outdoors NH (603) 625-6600 www.thriveoutdoorsnh.com

Waste Management/Removal

Research & Development

Bin There Dump That (603) 451-6363 www.new-hamphire. bintheredumpthatusa.com

DEKA Research & Development Corp.

(603) 669-5139 www.dekaresearch.com

Workforce Development

Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) www.armiusa.org

Texas Instruments (603) 222-8500 www.ti.com

Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc. (603) 668-8010 www.snhs.org

United Therapeutics Corp.

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COMPUTERS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Communications, Internet & Wireless Network Services Comcast Business (603) 327-4743 www. business.comcast.com

Consolidated Communications (844) 968-7224 www.consolidated.com FirstLight Fiber, Inc. (800) 461-4863 www.firstlight.net Verizon (857) 415-5167 www.verizon.com

Computer Service and Repair Grolen Computers (603) 645-0101 www.grolen.com

Computer/IT Consultants

Computer Networking Services of NH, LLC (603) 472-5004 www.cnservicesllc.com Granite State Communications (603) 529-9911 www.myGSC.com GSC IT Solutions – Manchester (603) 485-7100 www.gscitsolutions.com IT Secure (603) 668-7733 www.itsecureservices.com

Mainstay Technologies (603) 524-4774 www.mstech.com Summit IT Services (603) 434-4266 www.summitcomp.net Systems Engineering (603) 226-0300 www.systemsengineering.com Team Logic IT (603) 505-4665 www.teamlogicit.com/ManchesterNH

Computer/IT Security

Acapella Technologies LLC (603) 647-1784 www.acapella.com Minim (833) 966-4646 www.minim.co

Computer/Sales/Service/Supplies Computer Networking Services of NH, LLC (603) 472-5004 www.cnservicesllc.com

Connection, Inc. (603) 683-2167 www.pcconnection.com Grolen Computers (603) 645-0101 www.grolen.com

Quality Control Devices Metlogix, Inc. (603) 836-4452 www.metlogix.com

Telecommunications/Wireless Networking Granite State Communications (603) 529-9911 www.myGSC.com GSC IT Solutions – Manchester (603) 485-7100 www.gscitsolutions.com

Telephone Equipment & Wireless Communications Bobevan Communications LLC (603) 833-2445 www.bobevan.net CONVENTION & EVENT SERVICES

Audio/Visual

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

Conference and Banquet Facilities

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport (603) 641-6466 www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/ manchester/mhtba/hoteldetail Manchester Country Club (603) 624-4096 www.manchestercountryclub.com

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

Event Planning – Corporate/ Wedding/Social

The Gardens at Uncanoonuc Mountain (603) 340-1518 www.gardensatuncanoonuc.com The Venues at the Factory (603) 691-2662 www.thevenuesatthefactory.com FAMILY, COMMUNITY & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Child Care

Noah’s Ark Child Care Center (603) 669-7990 www.noahsarknh.org Primrose School at Bedford Hills (603) 472-3800 www.primroseschools.com/schools/ bedford-hills

Funeral Home

Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium (603) 625-5777 www.phaneuf.net

Housing/Urban Development HOME TOMORROW, INC. (603) 626-3944 www.hometomorrow.org

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Business Directory 2024 Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority (603) 624-2100 www.manchesterhousing.org NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire (603) 626-4663 www.nwsnh.org

Prevention Services

Makin’ It Happen Coalition (603) 836-6266 www.makinithappen.org

Religious Institutions/Services

The Salvation Army (603) 627-7013 www. EasternUSA.SalvationArmy.org/ Northern-New-England/Manchester

Social Services

Ascentria Care Alliance (603) 224-8111 www.ascentria.org Catholic Charities New Hampshire (603) 669-3030 www.cc-nh.org Crotched Mountain Foundation (603) 669-0821 www.crotchedmountain.org Diocese of Manchester (603) 669-3100 www.catholicnh.org Easterseals New Hampshire, Inc. (603) 623-8863 www.easterseals.com/nh Families In Transition (603) 641-9441 www.fitnh.org Friends of Aine Center for Grieving Children and Families (603) 669-1120 www.friendsofaine.com Future In Sight (603) 224-4039 www.futureinsight.org Good Clean Property Services (207) 774-6323 www.goodwillnne.org Granite United Way (603) 625-6939 www.graniteuw.org Health Market Connect (603) 309-2021 www.hmcnh.com International Institute of New England (603) 647-1500 www.iine.org JDRF Greater New England Chapter (781) 431-0700 www.jdrf.org/greaternewengland Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County (603) 424-9967 www.hcmow.org Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc. (603) 668-8010 www.snhs.org The Moore Center (603) 206-2700 www.moorecenter.org Waypoint (603) 518-4000 www.waypointnh.org

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YWCA New Hampshire (603) 625-5785 www.ywcanh.org

Citizens (603) 634-7090 www.citizensbank.com

St. Mary’s Bank (603) 669-4600 www.stmarysbank.com

Youth Services

Community Bank (603) 860-3231 www.cbna.com

Triangle Credit Union (603) 622-4156 www.trianglecu.org

Eastern Bank (603) 647-4446 www.easternbank.com

Financial/Investment Services

Boys & Girls Club of Manchester (603) 625-5031 www.mbgcnh.org CASA of New Hampshire (603) 626-4600 www.casanh.org City Year New Hampshire (603) 218-5100 www.cityyear.org Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America (603) 625-6431 www.nhscouting.org Girls at Work, Inc. (603) 345-0392 www.girlswork.org Make-A-Wish New Hampshire (603) 623-9474 www.nh.wish.org Office of Youth Services (Manchester NH) (603) 792-6681 www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/ Youth-Services Webster House Children’s Home (603) 724-7409 www.websterhousenh.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

Bangor Savings Bank (603) 410-1759 www.bangor.com Bank of America (603) 647-7652 www.bankofamerica.com/ newhampshire Bank of New England (603) 894-5700 www. bankofnewengland.com Bank of New Hampshire (800) 832-0912 www. bnh.bank Bank of New Hampshire – Bedford (603) 471-7043 www. bnh.bank BankProv (603) 488-6456 www.bankprov.com Bar Harbor Bank & Trust (603) 656-0350 www.barharbor.bank Cambridge Trust – Bedford (603) 488-6040 www.cambridgetrust.com Cambridge Trust – Manchester (603) 369-5101 www.cambridgetrust.com

Eastern Bank – Bedford (603) 647-4446 www.easternbank.com Enterprise Bank (603) 965-0036 www.enterprisebanking.com Franklin Savings Bank (603) 222-2059 www.fsbnh.bank M&T Bank (603) 621-7144, option 3 www.mtb.com Merrimack County Savings Bank (603) 224-6272 www.themerrimack.com NBT Bank (603) 263-1428 www.nbtbank.com Northway Bank (603) 621-0550 www.northwaybank.com Northway Bank – Commercial Banking (603) 621-0550 www.northwaybank.com Primary Bank (603) 854-8062 www.primarybanknh.com TD Bank (603) 695-3530 www.tdbank.com

Coin Dealer

Alpine Gold Exchange (888) 210-8488, ext 1201 www.AlpineGold.com

Community Development Finance New Hampshire Community Loan Fund (603) 224-6669 www.communityloanfund.org

Credit Union

Bellwether Community Credit Union (603) 645-8181 www.bccu.org DCU – Digital Federal Credit Union (603) 622-5075 www.dcu.org Granite State Credit Union (800) 645-4728 www.gscu.org Members First Credit Union (603) 622-8781 www.membersfirstnh.org Members First Credit Union – Bedford (603) 622-8781 www.membersfirstnh.org Northeast Credit Union (603) 622-3261 www.necu.org Service Credit Union (800) 936-7730 www.servicecu.org Service Credit Union – Manchester (603) 669-6546 www.servicecu.org

Alumni Ventures (603) 518-8112 www.av.vc

Ameriprise Financial (603) 391-0512 www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ eric.m.ellis Bartley Financial (603) 625-9900 www.Bartleyfinancial.com Camden National Bank (603) 716-2402 www.camdennational.com Citizens (603) 634-7090 www.citizensbank.com Cohen Investment Advisors (603) 232-8350 www.investwithcohen.com Curbstone Financial Management Corp.

(603) 624-8462 www.curbstonefinancial.com Davis Wealth Advisors (603) 475-7644 www.daviswealthadvisors.net Fidelity Investments (603) 791-5000 www.fidelity.com Fiduciary Trust Company of New England (603) 695-4320 www.fiduciarytrustne.com Financial Strategies Retirement Partners (603) 627-1463 www.fsrp.net Glenwood Investment Group, LLC (603) 606-3391 www.glenwoodinvestment.com Merrill Lynch Wealth Management (603) 628-3200 Morgan Stanley (603) 629-0200 www.morganstanley.com Northwestern Mutual | Northern New England (603) 627-7608 www.northwesternmutual.com/office/ nh/manchester/20692011 Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company | Alderfer Planning & Wealth Management (603) 206-6025 www. bradalderfer.nm.com Primerica Blais & Associates (603) 641-2527 www.primerica.com/rickblais Primerica – Sara Janes Hoag (603) 361-5661 www.primerica.com/sarajanesrhoag RBC Wealth Management (603) 577-4900 www.rbcwmfa.com/ generationalwmgroup Rise Private Wealth Management (603) 606-4255 www.risepwm.com

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Mortgages

Bellwether Community Credit Union (603) 645-8181 www.bccu.org George Kalantzis, Loan Officer (949) 945-3171 Granite State Credit Union (800) 645-4728 www.gscu.org

MCPHS University (603) 314-1701 www.mcphs.edu

New Hampshire Housing (603) 472-8623 www.NHHousing.org

Saint Anselm College (603) 641-7000 www.anselm.edu

Pinnacle Mortgage Corporation (800) 535-7629 www.pinnaclemtgcorp.com GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION & INDIVIDUALS

Insurance

City Government

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (603) 541-2112 www.anthem.com CGI Business Solutions (603) 622-4600 cgibusinesssolutions.com Clark Insurance, a Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC company (603) 622-2855 www.clarkinsurance.com

Franklin Pierce University – Manchester Academic Center (603) 647-3500 www.franklinpierce.edu Manchester Community College (603) 206-8000 www.mccnh.edu

York IE www.york.ie AAA Northern New England (603) 669-0101

Colleges & Universities

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

Southern New Hampshire University (800) 668-1249 www.snhu.edu University of New Hampshire at Manchester (603) 641-4101 www.manchester.unh.edu University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies (855) 472-4255 www.cps.unh.edu/online University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension (603) 641-6060 www.extension.unh.edu University of New Hampshire Durham (603) 862-0306 www.unh.edu

University of New Hampshire Graduate School Manchester Campus (603) 641-4313 www.gradschool.unh.edu/manchester University of New Hampshire Professional Development & Training (603) 862-7380 University of New Hampshire School of Law (603) 228-1541 www.law.unh.edu

Education

American Academy of Health & Beauty (603) 625-6100 www.myaahb.com FIRST (603) 666-3906 www.firstinspires.org Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (603) 232-7974 www.kreiva.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 New Hampshire Job Corps Center (603) 695-8800 www. newhampshire.jobcorps.gov

Cross Insurance (603) 669-4300 www.crossagency.com Granite Group Benefits an Alera Group Co. (603) 296-0700 www.granitegroupbenefits.com Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (603) 656-9580 www.harvardpilgrim.org HPM Insurance (603) 673-1201 www.hpminsurance.com MEMIC, Making Workers’ Comp Work Better (207) 791-3300 www.memic.com/about-memic/findan-agent Northeast Delta Dental (603) 223-1000 www.nedelta.com Northwestern Mutual | Northern New England (603) 627-7608 www.northwesternmutual.com/office/ nh/manchester/20692011

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Life Insurance

New York Life Insurance Company (603) 222-2500 www.newyorklife.com

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Business Directory 2024 The Derryfield School (603) 669-4524 www.derryfield.org Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (603) 778-2500 www.vlacs.org

Education Services

RKPT Learning LLC dba Mathnasium of North Manchester (603) 644-1234 www.mathnasium.com/ northmanchester

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Assisted Living Community

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Chiropractors

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Government

U.S. Small Business Administration (603) 225-1400 www.sba.gov/offices/district/nh/ concord

Government Relations

Prospect Hill Strategies (603) 716-0569 www.prospecthillstrategies.com Rath, Young and Pignatelli (603) 226-2600 www.rathlaw.com

Literacy/Training

Manchester City Library Foundation (603) 206-9605 www.manchester.lib.nh.us/LibraryFoundation

State Government

New Hampshire Insurance Department (800) 852-3416 www. nh.gov/insurance NH Employment Security (603) 656-6505 www.nhes.nh.gov

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 Town of Londonderry (603) 432-1100 www.londonderrynh.org HEALTH CARE

Aging Advocacy

AARP New Hampshire (866) 542-8168 www.aarp.org/nh

Ambulances

American Medical Response of MA, Inc. (603) 626-0550 www.amr.net

Jumpp Chiropractic LLC (603) 518-8258 www.jumppchiropractic.com

Manchester Health Department (603) 624-6466 www.manchesternh.gov New Hampshire Regenerative Center (603) 945-1945 www.nhregenerativecenter.com The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (603) 668-4111 www.mhcgm.org UnitedHealthcare (603) 228-7450 www.uhc.com/employer

Home Health Care

BrightStar Care (603) 637-4646 www.brightstarcare.com/bedfordmanchester

Dentistry – General & Cosmetic (PLLC)

Granite State Independent Living (603) 228-9680 www.gsil.org

Wellspring Dental Group (603) 232-5490 www.wellspringdentalgroup.com

Visiting Angels (603) 483-8999 www.visitingangels.com/auburn

Hoertdoerfer Dentistry, PLLC (603) 669-1251 www.drbryanh.com

Dermatology

Optima Dermatology & Medical Aesthetics (603) 942-2003 www.optimadermatology.com

Health & Safety

Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter (603) 606-6590 www.alz.org/manh Foundation for Healthy Communities (603) 225-0900 www.healthynh.org NHMI/Safe Sports Network (603) 627-9728 www.nhmi.net

Health Insurance Carriers

AmeriHealth Caritas (603) 263-6680 www.amerihealthcaritasnh.com Cigna (603) 268-7707 www.cigna.com Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (603) 656-9580 www.harvardpilgrim.org NH Healthy Families (866) 769-3085 www.NHhealthyfamilies.com UnitedHealthcare (603) 228-7450 www.uhc.com/employer

Health Care

AmeriHealth Caritas (603) 263-6680 www.amerihealthcaritasnh.com Amoskeag Health (603) 626-9500 www.amoskeaghealth.org Derry Imaging Center (603) 537-1363 www.derryimaging.com

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LNA Health Careers (603) 647-2174 www.lnahealthcareers.com

Home Health & Hospice Care (603) 882-2941 www.hhhc.org

Visiting Nurse Association of Manchester and So. NH (603) 622-3781 www.manchestervna.org

Hospitals

Catholic Medical Center (CMC) (603) 668-3545 www.catholicmedicalcenter.org Dartmouth Health (603) 695-2500 www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org Dartmouth Health Medical Center (603) 629-1137 www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org Elliot Health System (603) 669-5300 www.elliothospital.org

Village Medical at Walgreens (603) 810-0900 www.villagemedical.com/locations/ new-hampshire/606-valley-streetsuite-100-manchester-nh-03103

Retirement/Adult Communities RiverWoods Manchester (603) 645-6500 www.RWManchester.org

Senior Living Community

Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown (603) 270-7289 www. everbrookseniorliving.com/ communities/hillsbrook-village

Urgent Care and Outpatient Services Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center – BASC Imaging (603) 622-3670 www.bascnh.com

ExpressMED, LLC c/o Orchard Medical Management, LLC (603) 625-2622 www.expressmednh.com

Wellness & Nutrition Camp Allen, Inc. (603) 622-8471 www.campallennh.org

Center for Wellbeing (603) 472-6192 www.centerforwell.com MegaFood (603) 263-9886 www.megafood.com New England Nutrition Advisors (603) 391-8206 www. nenutritionadvisors.com Saco Bay Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (207) 351-7874 www.sacobaypt.com Wild Grape Marketing (603) 494-3420 www. davidswellnessproject.com LEGAL

Life and Leadership Coaching

Attorneys

Mental Health

Ambrogi Law Office (603) 782-3021 www.ambrogilawoffice.com

Dr. Jennifer Edwards Coaching (603) 759-3295 www.drjenniferedwards.com

Ellie Mental Health (603) 634-9471 www. elliementalhealth.com/locations/ manchester-nh/

Orthotics and Prosthetics

Next Step Bionics & Prosthetics, Inc. (603) 668-3831 www.nextstepbandp.com

Physical Therapy

Abridge Law PLLC (603) 318-2002 www.abridgelaw.com

Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P.A. (603) 623-8700 www.bernsteinshur.com Cronin, Bisson & Zalinsky, P.C. (603) 624-4333 www.cbzlaw.com Devine Millimet (603) 669-1000 www.devinemillimet.com

Revitalized Performance (978) 237-0336 www.revitalizedperformance.com

Hinckley Allen (603) 225-4334 www.hinckleyallen.com

Primary Care

McLane Middleton (603) 625-6464 www.mclane.com

DMC Primary Care at Bedford (603) 537-1300 www.DMCPrimarycare.com

Nixon Peabody LLP (603) 628-4000 www.nixonpeabody.com

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Bed & Breakfast

Ash Street Inn (603) 668-9908 www.AshStreetInn.com

Hotel/Motel

Courtyard by Marriott (603) 641-4900 www.marriott.com/mhtcy DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown (603) 625-1000 www.manchesterdowntown. doubletreebyhilton.com

Even Hotel Manchester Airport (603) 782-7911 www.ihg.com/evenhotels/hotels/us/en/ manchester/mhtdd/hoteldetail Fairfield by Marriott (603) 625-2020 www. Marriott.com/MHTFM Hill-Brook Motel (603) 472-3788 www.hillbrookmotel.com Hilton Garden Inn (603) 669-2222 www.manchesterdowntown.stayHGI. com Holiday Inn Express & Suites Manchester Airport (603) 669-6800 www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/ hotels/us/en/manchester/mhtnh/ hoteldetail Holiday Inn Manchester Airport (603) 641-6466 www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/ manchester/mhtba/hoteldetail La Quinta by Wyndham (603) 669-5400 www.lq.com Residence Inn by Marriott Manchester Downtown (603) 314-0500 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mhtrdresidence-inn-manchester-downtown Tru by Hilton (603) 669-3000 www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mhtrurutru-manchester-downtown/

Resorts

VacationOwnership.com (603) 516-0200 www.sellmytimesharenow.com MANUFACTURING, PRODUCTION & WHOLESALE

Defense Electronics

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (603) 626-4800 www.L3Harris.com

Kalwall Corporation (603) 627-3861 www.kalwall.com LSNE Contract Manufacturing (603) 668-5763 www.lyophilization.com NIGHT VISION DEVICES INC. (610) 395-9743 www.nvdevices.com NYCOA – Nylon Corporation of America (603) 627-5150 www.nycoa.net Proterial Cable America, Inc. (603) 669-4347 www.usa.Proterial.com

Distributor

Eastern Industrial Automation (603) 668-3300 www.easternia.com

XMA Corporation (603) 222-2256 www.xmacorp.com

Martignetti Companies of NH (603) 669-5884 www.nhwines.com

Plastics/Raw Materials/Powders Liquids/ Resins, etc.

Ruby Wines New Hampshire (603) 645-1234 www.rubywines.com

NYCOA – Nylon Corporation of America (603) 627-5150 www.nycoa.net

Manufacturers

Admix Inc. (603) 627-2340 www.admix.com

Wholesale/Distributor

C.E.D., Inc. (603) 669-6427 www. cedmanchester.portalced.com

BAE Systems (603) 885-5000 www.eis.na.baesystems.com

J.A. Marino Automatic Heating Supply (603) 669-7552 www.jamarino.com

Burton Wire & Cable, Inc. (603) 624-2427 www.burtonwire.com Enviro-Tote Inc. (603) 647-7171 www.enviro-tote.com

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Business Directory 2024 Families In Transition (603) 641-9441 www.fitnh.org

Manchester Fire Department (603) 669-2256 www.manchesternh.gov

AARP New Hampshire (866) 542-8168 www.aarp.org/nh

FIRST (603) 666-3906 www.firstinspires.org

Manchester Health Department (603) 624-6466 www.manchesternh.gov

Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter (603) 606-6590 www.alz.org/manh

Foundation for Healthy Communities (603) 225-0900 www.healthynh.org

American Cancer Society (800) 227-2345 www.cancer.org

Franco-American Centre (603) 641-7114 www.facnh.com

Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum (603) 622-7531 www.manchesterhistoric.org

American Heart Association (603) 218-9579 www. heart.org

Franklin Pierce University – Manchester Academic Center (603) 647-3500 www.franklinpierce.edu

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

Nonprofit Organization

Amoskeag Health (603) 626-9500 www.amoskeaghealth.org Animal Rescue League of NH (603) 472-3647 www.rescueleague.org Aviation Museum of NH (603) 669-4820 www.nhahs.org Best Buddies New Hampshire (603) 305-7529 www.bestbuddies.org/newhampshire Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire (603) 430-1140 ext. 1007 www.bbbsnh.org Boys & Girls Club of Manchester (603) 625-5031 www.mbgcnh.org Breathe New Hampshire (603) 669-2411 www.breathenh.org Camp Allen, Inc. (603) 622-8471 www.campallennh.org Capital Regional Development Council (603) 496-1875 www.crdc-nh.com CASA of New Hampshire (603) 626-4600 www.casanh.org Catholic Charities New Hampshire (603) 669-3030 www.cc-nh.org Currier Museum of Art (603) 669-6144 www.currier.org Daniel Webster Council, Boy Scouts of America (603) 625-6431 www.nhscouting.org

Friends of Aine Center for Grieving Children and Families (603) 669-1120 www.friendsofaine.com Girls Inc. of New Hampshire (603) 606-1705 www. girlsincnewhampshire.org Granite State Independent Living (603) 228-9680 www.gsil.org Granite United Way (603) 625-6939 www.graniteuw.org Greater Manchester Chamber (603) 792-4100 www.manchester-chamber.org Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (603) 656-9580 www.harvardpilgrim.org Home Health & Hospice Care (603) 882-2941 www.hhhc.org HOME TOMORROW, INC. (603) 626-3944 www.hometomorrow.org Humane Society for Greater Nashua (603) 889-2275 www. hsfn.org Independent Services Network (603) 644-3544 www.isnnh.com International Institute of New England (603) 647-1500 www.iine.org JDRF Greater New England Chapter (781) 431-0700 www.jdrf.org/greaternewengland Make-A-Wish New Hampshire (603) 623-9474 www.nh.wish.org

Diocese of Manchester (603) 669-3100 www.catholicnh.org

Makin’ It Happen Coalition (603) 836-6266 www.makinithappen.org

Easterseals New Hampshire, Inc. (603) 623-8863 www.easterseals.com/nh

Manchester City Library (603) 624-6550 www.manchesterlibrary.org

Elliot Health System (603) 669-5300 www.elliothospital.org

Manchester City Library Foundation (603) 206-9605 www.manchester.lib.nh.us/LibraryFoundation

Evergreen Place Supported Assisted Living (603) 669-7361 www.evergreenplace.org ExcellenceNorth Alliance (603) 223-1312 www.excellencenorth.org

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Manchester Community College (603) 206-8000 www.mccnh.edu Manchester Economic Development Office (603) 624-6505 www.yourmanchesternh.com

Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission (603) 669-4664 www.snhpc.org Southern New Hampshire Services, Inc. (603) 668-8010 www.snhs.org Southern New Hampshire University (800) 668-1249 www.snhu.edu

Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority (603) 624-2100 www.manchesterhousing.org

Southern New Hampshire University – CWBA (603) 629-4697 www.cwbanh.com

Manchester Police Athletic League (603) 626-0211 www.manchesterpoliceathleticleague. org

The Derryfield School (603) 669-4524 www.derryfield.org

Manchester Police Department (603) 668-8711 www.manchesterpd.com

The Majestic Theatre Studio (603) 669-7469 www.majestictheatre.net

Manchester School District (603) 624-6300 www.mansd.org

The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (603) 668-4111 www.mhcgm.org

Manchester Transit Authority (603) 623-8801 www.mtabus.org

The Moore Center (603) 206-2700 www.moorecenter.org

Manchester Water Works (603) 624-6494 www.manchesternh.gov

Town of Bedford (603) 472-5242 www.bedfordnh.org

Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County (603) 424-9967 www.hcmow.org

Town of Goffstown (603) 497-8990 x118 www.goffstown.com

Mission Life Inc. (603) 233-3444 www.missionlifechange.org

Town of Hooksett (603) 485-8471 www.hooksett.org

NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire (603) 626-4663 www.nwsnh.org

U.S. Army Manchester Recruiting Station (603) 622-7313 www.goarmy.com

New Hampshire Audubon (603) 224-9909 www.nhaudubon.org New Hampshire College & University Council (603) 225-4199 www.nhcuc.org New Hampshire Community Loan Fund (603) 224-6669 www.communityloanfund.org New Hampshire Housing (603) 472-8623 www.NHHousing.org New Hampshire Public Radio (603) 223-2444 www.nhpr.org

University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies (855) 472-4255 www.cps.unh.edu/online Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (603) 778-2500 www.vlacs.org Waypoint (603) 518-4000 www.waypointnh.org Webster House Children’s Home (603) 724-7409 www.websterhousenh.org/ World Affairs Council of NH (603) 314-7970 www.wacnh.org

NHMI/Safe Sports Network (603) 627-9728 www.nhmi.net

YMCA of Downtown Manchester, a branch of The Granite YMCA (603) 623-3558 www.graniteymca.org

Noah’s Ark Child Care Center (603) 669-7990 www.noahsarknh.org

YWCA New Hampshire (603) 625-5785 www.ywcanh.org

Palace Theatres (603) 668-5588 www.palacetheatre.org

PERSONAL SERVICES & CARE

Queen City Rotary Club (603) 365-1204 www.QueenCityRotary.org RiverWoods Manchester (603) 645-6500 www.RWManchester.org SEE Science Center, Inc. (603) 669-0400 www.see-sciencecenter.org

Beauty Salon/Nails/Tanning South of the 6 (603) 782-7198 www.southofthe6.com

Fitness

Executive Health & Sports Center (603) 668-4753 www.ehsc.com

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Massage Therapy

Elements Massage (603) 641-2010 www.elementsmassage.com/bedford Muscles Managed Massage LLC (603) 296-5215 www.musclesmanagedmt.com

Medical Aesthetics

PUBLIC UTILITIES & ENVIRONMENT

The Alchemy Clinic (603) 206-5804 www.alchemyclinic.com

Energy Conservation

Energy Efficient Investments (603) 423-6000 www.eeiservices.com

Vitamins/Supplements – Manufacturer MegaFood (603) 263-9886 www.megafood.com

Environmental Products & Services/Consulting Normandeau Associates, Inc. (603) 472-5191 www.normandeau.com

Yoga Instruction

Barre Life (603) 232-6868 www.barrelifenh.com

Wilcox & Barton, Inc. (603) 369-4190 www.wilcoxandbarton.com

PETS & VETERINARY

Animals – Shelters

Friends of the Manchester Animal Shelter (603) 628-3544 www.manchesteranimalshelter.org Humane Society for Greater Nashua (603) 889-2275 www.hsfn.org

Utilities and Electricity/Fuel Providers Consolidated Communications (844) 968-7224 www.consolidated.com

Eversource Energy (800) 662-7764 www.eversource.com/content/nh Freedom Energy Logistics (603) 625-2244 www.felpower.com

Pets/Services

Animal Rescue League of NH (603) 472-3647 www.rescueleague.org Petwell Clinic (603) 338-6716 www.petwellclinic.com/wp/manchester

Liberty Utilities (800) 833-4200 www.libertyutilities.com Manchester Water Works (603) 624-6494 www.manchesternh.gov

Milpower Source (603) 267-1342 www.milpower.com Palmer Gas & Oil (603) 898-7986 www.palmergas.com

Water Backflow Testing & Repair/ Surveying 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 Devonshire Village Apartments (603) 668-6573 www.churchillforge.com Greenview Village (603) 644-7070 www.greenviewvillage-apts.com Heritage on the Merrimack Apartments, Fairfield Residential (603) 644-1900 www.heritagemerrimackapartments. com/heritage-on-the-merrimackbedford-nh Red Oak Apartment Homes, LLC (603) 668-8282 www.redoakproperties.com

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Business Directory 2024 Socha Companies (603) 627-8993 www.sochacompanies.com The Factory on Willow (603) 263-3696 www.factoryonwillow.com The Residences at Manchester Place (603) 668-2880 www.manchester-place.com Wall Street Tower (603) 668-0855 www.liveatwallstreettower.com

Moving

College Bound Movers (603) 882-6683 www.collegeboundmovers.com Starving Artists Movers (603) 626-1410 www.starvingartistsmovers.com TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (401) 216-6795 www. twomenandatruck.com/movers/ nh/manchester

Property Management

Elm Grove Companies (603) 666-8534 www.elmgrovecompanies.com Farley White Management Company (603) 668-3000 www.farleywhite.com Gray Property Group (603) 637-4812 www.graypropertygroup.com JCM Management Company, Inc. (603) 668-5155 www.jcmmanagement.com North End Properties Inc. (603) 641-3838 www.northendprops.com Real Property Management THRIVE (603) 255-4100 www.rpmthrive.com

Real Estate Developer

Anagnost Investments, Inc. (603) 669-6194 www.anagnost.com

Real Estate/Commercial Colliers (603) 623-0100 www.colliersnh.com

Gamache Properties (603) 623-4956 www.gamacheproperties.com Harrington & Company (603) 625-9628 www.harringtonandcompany.com JACKMAN Commercial Realty, Inc. (603) 645-6441 www.jackmanrealty.com MFH Realty (603) 557-4641 www. mfhrealty.com NAI Norwood Group (603) 668-7000 www.nainorwoodgroup.com Stebbins Commercial Properties LLC (603) 669-6323 www.stebbinscommercialproperties.com The Chhom Group Real Estate Consulting and Brokerage (603) 235-4180 www.chhomgroup.com

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Real Estate/Residential/Relocation Barry Cogan (603) 488-6264 www.BarryCoganRealEstate.com Better Homes and Gardens The Masiello Group (603) 625-2800 www.masiello.com Brady Sullivan Properties (603) 622-6223 www.bradysullivan.com Coldwell Banker Realty (603) 471-0777 www.coldwellbankerhomes.com Keller Williams Metropolitan (603) 290-9924 www.erindinsmoorrealty.com Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan (603) 232-8282 www.kellerwilliamsmetro.com Kimberley A. Tufts, REALTOR® (603) 867-9072 www.kimberleytufts.com Linda Moreau Associates | Bg brokered by Exp Realty (603) 660-8764 www.lindamoreauassociates.com NELSON Real Estate NH, LLC (603) 264-9808 www.NelsonRealEstateNH.com RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGES

Bakeries, Ice Cream & Sweets Ben & Jerry’s (603) 647-9400 www.benjerry.com/elmstreet Bird Food Baking (603) 860-3894 www.birdfoodbaking.com Dancing Lion Chocolate (603) 625-4043 www.dancinglion.us Granite State Candy Shoppe LLC (603) 218-3885 www.GraniteStateCandyShoppe.com Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream (603) 782-5937 www.subzeroicecream.com Van Otis Chocolates, LLC (603) 627-1611 www.vanotis.com

Tidewater Catering Group (603) 668-6111 www.tidewatercatering.com

Jerome’s Delicatessen (603) 623-5388 www.jeromesdeli.net

Coffee Shops & More

KS Kitchen (603) 512-5577 www.kskitchenmanchester.com

Aroma Joe’s (603) 518-5409 www.aromajoes.com

Bookery Manchester (603) 836-6600 www.bookerymht.com Flight Coffee Company (603) 836-6228 www. flightcoffeecompany.com Hometown Coffee Roasters (603) 703-2321 www. hometownroasters.com William & Sons Coffee Co. (603) 333-0084 www.wsonscoffee.com

Food Management Services Café Services Inc. (877) 375-3246 www.cafeservices.com

Restaurant

110 Grill (603) 836-1150 www.110grill.com 815 Cocktails & Provisions (603) 782-8086 www.815nh.com 900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria (603) 641-0900 www.900degrees.com Airport Diner/The Common Man (603) 623-5040 www.thecman.com AlBasha Mediterranean Grill llc (603) 264-6723 www.AlBashamedgrill.com Alltown Fresh/Global Partners (781) 894-8800 www.alltownfresh.com Copper Door Restaurant – Great NH Restaurants, Inc. (603) 488-2677 www.copperdoor.com Cotton (603) 622-5488 www.cottonfood.com

Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

Derryfield Restaurant and Lounge (603) 623-2880 www.thederryfield.com

LaBelle Winery – Amherst (603) 672-9898 www.labellewinery.com

Don Quijote (603) 622-2246 www.donquijoteunion.com

Great North Aleworks (603) 858-5789 www.greatnorthaleworks.com

LaBelle Winery – Derry (603) 672-9898 www. labellewinery.com Manchester Distillery (978) 308-2867 www.manchesterdistillery.com

Catering

Celebrations Catering (603) 598-5177 www.celebrationsmenu.com PR Bartending & Waitstaff (603) 232-1205 www.prbartending.com

Diz’s Cafe (603) 606-2532 www.dizscafe.com

Midtown Cafe (603) 935-5401 www.midtowncafenh.com Mr. Mac’s (603) 606-1760 www.mr-macs.com Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub (603) 641-5999 www.99restaurants.com Playa Bowls (603) 232-1960 www.playabowls.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 www.restorationcafenh.com TBONES Great American Eatery – Great NH Restaurants, Inc. (603) 641-6100 www.t-bones.com Thai Food Connection (603) 660-7201 www.thaifoodconnection.com The Common Man Roadside (603) 210-5823 www.thecmanroadside.com/thecommon-man-roadside-manchestermillyard The Crown Tavern (603) 218-3132 www.thecrownonhanover.com The Goat (844) 603-4628 www. goatnh.com/manchester The Gyro Spot (603) 218-3869 www.thegyrospot.com The Hop Knot on Elm (603) 232-3731 www.hopknotnh.com Unity Cafe (603) 782-7325 www.unitycafe.com Vine 32 Wine + Graze Bar (603) 320-4585 www.vinethirtytwo.com Waterworks Cafe (603) 782-5088 www.waterworkscafe.com

Fratello’s Italian Grille (603) 624-2022 www.fratellos.com

XO Bistro (603) 560-7998 www.xobistronh.com

Hanover Street Chophouse (603) 644-2467 www.hanoverstreetchophouse.com

SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL

Hooked Seafood Restaurant (603) 606-1189 www.hookedonignite.com Ignite Bar & Grille (603) 644-0064 www.hookedonignite.com

Appliance Service & Sales

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

Co-op

CCA Global Partners (603) 626-0333 www.ccaglobalpartners.com

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Engraving: Trophies/Plaques/ Awards Crown Trophy (603) 645-1022 www.crowntrophy.com/store-18

Florists

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

Furniture/Bedding

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

Grocery Stores/Specialty Foods Dandi Products LLC (866) 326-3436 www.dandidosauce.com Hannaford Supermarkets (603) 626-4488 www.hannaford.com Live Free Refillery (603) 488-2231 www.livefreerefillery.com

Jewelers/Jewelry Manufacturing Bellman Jewelers (603) 625-4653 www.bellmans.com

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

Retail – Specialty Stores

The Mall of New Hampshire Management Office (603) 669-0434 www.simon.com/mall/the-mall-of-newhampshire

Sports

Beeze Tees Screen Printing (603) 447-0333 www.beezetees.com

The Terracotta Room (603) 935-8738 www.theterracottaroom.com

TRANSPORTATION

Bedford ACE Paint and Hardware (603) 329-3312 www.acehardware.com/storedetails/17739

NH SportsPlex (603) 641-1313 www.nhsportsplex.com

Aircraft Services

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

Signature Flight Support (603) 782-0151 www.signatureflight.com

Double Midnight Comics (603) 669-9636 www.dmcomics.com

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

Airlines

Exterus Business Furniture (207) 361-4515 www.exterus.net

Tires

Buff City Soap Manchester (603) 696-1233 www.buffcitysoap.com

Southwest Airlines (800) 435-9792 www.southwest.com

John & Son’s Tire Service (603) 627-1585 www.johnandsonstire.com

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

Airports

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (603) 624-6539 www.flymanchester.com

SPORTS & RECREATION

Green Envy (603) 722-3885 www.greenenvywellness.com

Transportation Services

Golf

Dicksons Car Service LLC (603) 361-1875 www.dicksonscarsvce.com

Derryfield Country Club (603) 669-0235 www.derryfieldgolf.com

Millennium Running (603) 472-7867 www.millenniumrunning.com

Grace Limousine and Shuttle – Black Tie Limousine and Coach (603) 666-0203 www.gracelimo.com

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“I knew I inflated payroll a bit to keep the existing companies going,” he said.

“However, it feels more than a little unbalanced to make me the poster child … when the government admits on its own to hundreds of billions of dollars in known losses to China alone.”

Leavitt, of Northwood, pleaded guilty last July for fraudulently taking $873,475.50 in Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) funds, along with his partner, Pierre Rogers, who was earlier sentenced to 41 months.

Leavitt began serving his sentence on May 26. Rogers, also serving his sentence, did not respond to previous requests for comment. (Leavitt had previously declined to comment until shortly after his sentencing, when he contacted NH Business Review to be interviewed.)

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But … workforce issues, housing availability and affordability, inflation and the spillover effects of national and international concerns add a chorus of caution to the songs of praise as the state’s economy moves through the second half of 2023.

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That said, when Gottlob — who’s director of the NH Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau — looks only at conditions within the state, his midterm grade for the economy goes down to a B+.

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