PRESS RELEASE October 25, 2021 For immediate release Contact: Emily McMaster Communications Director NH Granite State Ambassadors emily@nhgsa.com Tourism Volunteers Recognized at Annual AMBIEs Ceremony Manchester, NH – NH Granite State Ambassadors (NHGSA) recently recognized almost 100 NH tourism volunteers for their efforts at the Annual AMBIEs Awards Event
By: Emily McMaster, GSA Director of Communications On a beautiful fall October morning, a group of GSAs visited the NH Sports Dome in Hooksett. This tour was an extra special treat because one of the owners is Joel Hatin, the son of GSAs Dick and Anne Hatin. Joel gave us
By: Roberta Wells, The Hotel Concord GSA Class of 2019  Forrest Gump may have said it best when he stated: “Life is Like a Box of Chocolates”……you know the rest. Indeed, today (Saturday) Brian and I set off for the Concord Farmers Market in search of Blackwater Mustard. If
We enjoyed celebrating our 25th anniversary in August and September with a variety of activities! August was our Monadnock Region month, and September was our Natural Resources month. We participated in tours, virtual programs, interviews, and we volunteered at a variety of events. Our Conversations with Emily series continued with
By Roberta Wells, GSA The Hotel Concord Class of 2019 This past week, Brian and I had the opportunity to enjoy a two night visit to Portsmouth. We had been to Portsmouth many times before, but usually just for shopping or lunch in Market Square or a visit to the
Georgette has been exploring NH with GSA Vicki H., GSA MtSunapeeLodging.com Class of 2011! She enjoys shopping at Arnold’s Antique Barn in North Woodstock  Georgette participated in docent training at Upper Pemigewasett Historical Society  She also helped out at the box office of Jean’s Playhouse in Lincoln
Georgette has been doing a lot of traveling with GSA Diane M, NH Historical Society/Centennial Hotel Class of 2016! Georgette has traveled all over NH, and all over the United States as well. In NH, she has visited: Great North Woods – Camping at Coleman State Park, fly fishing on
By: GSA Leigh Polish, Fitzwilliam Inn Class of 2019 Every year on the third weekend of September, the Highland Games take place at Loon Mountain. Due to Covid-19, as well as some construction being done at the ski resort, the festival was somewhat smaller this year. However, that did not
By: GSA Roberta Wells, The Hotel Concord Class of 2019 New Hampshire currently only has a 2.5% unemployment rate. Within the past month, there have been over 8000 jobs posted across all industries and all levels. nhworks.org The Industries currently with In Demand Openings include: Construction  Manufacturing Health CareÂ
Program recorded September 2021 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. Have you ever wondered where bears den, why they scratch trees or how much they weigh when they are born? Why do moose eat aquatic vegetation, where do they go in the winter and how
Meet James Wrigley, Director of White Mt. Lodging Operations at Appalachian Mountain Club https://www.outdoors.org/destinations/massachusetts-and-new-hampshire/ The Appalachian Mountain Club is dedicated to the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. Set up base camp at one of our scenic lodges, each with a style of its own, then walk out the
By: Sue Greenbaum, GSA Currier Museum Class of 2010 In August the GSA Social Committee visited Gary & Judi Window’s Manchester restaurant, Diz’s Cafe, which opened in 2020. I know, great timing, right? While so many restaurants were forced to close their doors, Diz’s opened theirs.  Due to the pandemic, they
By: Gretchen Ziegler, GSA Stonewall Farm Class of 2004 & Ginks Leiby, GSA League of NH Craftsmen Concord Class of 2012 Jenna Carroll met us in Keene’s Central Square to start her talk on the Badass Women, those who led the suffrage for women crusade in the Monadnock Region. She
By: Sue Greenbaum, GSA Currier Museum Class of 2010 Three of us volunteered on the first day of the Hampton Children’s Festival – Sue 1, Sue 2, and Chris B. We were made welcome, introduced to staff, met our contact person, given parking passes, and assisted in parking in an
Celebrate Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day — the day ALL NH citizens were ambassadors to the world — and NH history that is especially important to Granite State Ambassadors! Â In 2010, the New Hampshire Legislature unanimously passed legislation designating September 5, Portsmouth Peace Treaty Day, recognizing the importance of the 1905
Great NH Restaurants’ Charitable Trust made a generous donation to assist our Granite State Ambassador volunteer’s learning opportunities. We would like to share some of the other wonderful initiatives they support. Thank you! —– Bedford, New Hampshire – On Monday, August 16, 2021, the 8th annual FEEDNH.org golf tournament was held
The Inn at East Hill Farm is a unique inn and retreat center where guests can have an authentic farm experience along with resort amenities. Join Emily as she interviews Sheri St. Laurent about the Inn and the Monadnock Region. To earn hours for watching this video, please fill out
Meet Denise Meadows, Co-owner of CC&D’s Kitchen Market https://www.facebook.com/CCandDsKitchenMarket Good food made with love & laughs. Mouthwatering take-out lunch & dinner and home to Charcoal Charlie and his award winning, true southern barbecue. Offering full service catering too. It’s about remarkable food and happy people. Come on in! “Charcoal” Charlie
Meet Pam Lorimer, owner of the Jack Daniels Motor Inn and Monadnock Travel Council member https://www.jackdanielsinn.com/ https://www.monadnocktravel.com/ Jack Daniels Motor Inn provides the perfect lodging experience for your visit to Peterborough, New Hampshire. Highly rated accommodations alongside the peaceful Contoocook River are a convenient walking distance from the shops, galleries
July practically flew by, and it was another successful month for our 25th anniversary celebrations! We enjoyed the opportunity to celebrate the Sunapee/Dartmouth Region, through in-person tours and interviews. Our Conversations with Emily series continued with two businesses in the Sunapee/Dartmouth Region. We interviewed the New London Barn Playhouse, as