THE FUTURE

Our Destiny is Bright

Becoming the Chamber of tomorrow is always within reach.

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WORKFORCE

Get to Work

Develop the dynamic workforce that will fuel our city’s growth.

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ECONOMY

Building Economic Vitality

Together, we will build a better Manchester for businesses.

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INCLUSION

Listen, Learn & Inspire

Fostering a culture of equity and inclusion across our region.

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As the priorities and challenges facing our communities evolve and change, our strategic plan for the next three years changes too. We highlight the need for further economic development, workforce development, diversity and inclusion, and for our own organization to be proactive in how we approach our community's needs. We hope that you share this vision and will join us.

GMC Board of Directors

Chair

Trinnie Houghton

CEO & Founder, Ripple Effect Studio

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Vice Chair

Kate Skouteris

VP, Individual & Small Group Markets (MA/ME/NH/RI), Point32Health

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Treasurer

Sheila McNeil, CPA

Senior Manager, Wipfli LLP

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Secretary

Ernesto Burden

VP & Publisher, Yankee Publishing, Inc.

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Legal Counsel

John P. Kacavas

Chief Legal Officer, Dartmouth Health

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At-Large

Alex Horton

Director of Engagement and Events, NH Tech Alliance

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MYP Advisory Council Liaison

Ileana Ille

Financial Advisor, The Elm Street Group at Morgan Stanley

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Past Chair

Matt Cookson

President & CEO, Cookson Communications

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President & CEO

Heather McGrail

President & CEO, Greater Manchester Chamber

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Board Member

Dr. Greg Baxter

President & CEO, Elliot Health System, MD, MBA, FACEP

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Board Member

Dr. Jennifer Chmiel

Superintendent, Manchester School District

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Board Member

Nichole Davis

VP Creative & Development Director, Hoyle, Tanner & Associates

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Board Member

Dr. Joe Favazza

President, Saint Anselm College

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Board Member

Jennifer Gilkie

Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, Dartmouth Health

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Board Member

Shana Hawrylchak

Executive Director, SEE Science Center

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Board Member

Julie Jussif

Chief Program Officer, New Hampshire Housing

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Board Member

Ted Kitchens

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Board Member

Michael Licata

Director of Government Affairs, Eversource Energy

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Board Member

Peter Marr

Chief of Police, Manchester Police Department

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Jodie Nazaka

Director, Manchester Economic Development Office

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Board Member

Pawn Nitichan

Senior Vice President & Executive Director, City Year New Hampshire

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Board Member

Ashley Oberg

Owner, Barre Life

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Board Member

Ken Senus

President & CEO, St. Mary's bank

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Board Member

Tom Sullivan

CEO, Sullivan Construction

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Board Member

Ramey Sylvester

Director | Corporate, M&A and Securities, McLane Middleton

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Board Member

Anna Thomas

Public Health Director, Manchester Health Department

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Board Member

Joshua Wright

Branch Manager, SVP - Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors

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Board Member

John Zimmerman

General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

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"Serving on the Greater Manchester Board is a great way to give back to the community where you work and offers many opportunities to contribute to and support the region’s economic vitality."

Matt Cookson

GMC Board of Directors, Chair Cookson Communications

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Labor Union Agreements: How to Stay Compliant

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Navigating NH DOL Violations: BlueLion LLC’s Top 10 Insights and Tips

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Empowering Small Businesses: How York IE’s Fuel platform Fuels Growth

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Navigating Today’s Economy: Spring 2024 Economic Forecast

3.19.24

Home Equity is at an All-Time High – Here’s How to Leverage your Home in a Financially Responsible Way

6.21.23

Elliot Hospital Unveils New Emergency Department

9.26.22

Manchester Chamber Launches New Website!

5.10.22

Our Destiny is Bright

Becoming the Chamber of tomorrow is always within reach.

Get to Work

Develop the dynamic workforce that will fuel our city’s growth.

Building Economic Vitality

Together, we will build a better Manchester for businesses.

Listen, Learn & Inspire

Fostering a culture of equity and inclusion across our region.

GMC Board of Directors

Trinnie Houghton

Kate Skouteris

Sheila McNeil, CPA

Ernesto Burden

John P. Kacavas

Alex Horton

Ileana Ille

Matt Cookson

Heather McGrail

Dr. Greg Baxter

Dr. Jennifer Chmiel

Nichole Davis

Dr. Joe Favazza

Jennifer Gilkie

Shana Hawrylchak

Julie Jussif

Ted Kitchens

Michael Licata

Peter Marr

Jodie Nazaka

Pawn Nitichan

Ashley Oberg

Ken Senus

Tom Sullivan

Ramey Sylvester

Anna Thomas

Joshua Wright

John Zimmerman

News

Reproductive Loss Leave: Why Employers Should Expand Their Bereavement Policies

Exempt vs. Non Exempt & Salary vs. Hourly Employees Explained

Labor Union Agreements: How to Stay Compliant

Navigating NH DOL Violations: BlueLion LLC’s Top 10 Insights and Tips

Empowering Small Businesses: How York IE’s Fuel platform Fuels Growth

Navigating Today’s Economy: Spring 2024 Economic Forecast

Home Equity is at an All-Time High – Here’s How to Leverage your Home in a Financially Responsible Way

Elliot Hospital Unveils New Emergency Department

Manchester Chamber Launches New Website!

Manchester Chamber Appoints Heather McGrail as CEO

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