Welcoming the World to NH since 1996
By: Emily McMaster, Operations and Communications Director Granite State Ambassadors have had a successful start to 2023, with a variety of events and educational opportunities. Learn more about where our Granite State Ambassadors (GSAs) are volunteering and what topics they are learning more about to better refer our guests around
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By: Sue Geyer, Currier Museum of Art GSA Class of 2010 Recently a group of GSAs had the pleasure of enjoying a Sugar Party at Parker’s Maple Barn in Mason, NH. What a treat!! We started with a guided tour of their 19th century Sugar House. Unfortunately, it was a
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Press Release by Michael Provost, Hampton Area Chamber/NH Parks GSA Class of 2022 Each year Main Street America holds a National Conference that brings together approximately 1,500Main Street Executives, Board Members, and Development Specialists from across the United Statesto explore best practices and economic development strategies. This year, March 27-29,
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PRESS RELEASE March 7, 2023 For immediate release Contact: Kelly Bryer, Expo Manager NH Farm, Forest and Garden Expo 603-851-8624 / kelly@nhfarmandforestexpo.org NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo Celebrates its 40th Anniversary The New Hampshire Farm, Forest & Garden Expo is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! Created
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Listen in to this presentation by Jada Lindblom, UNH Cooperative Extension. Across New Hampshire, UNH Cooperative Extension works with communities and organizations to leverage their natural and cultural assets and create engaging and memorable experiences for visitors and locals, while also encouraging regional economic development. From mountain biking to historic
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Want to learn more about our volunteer statistics in 2022? Check out our Annual Report! NHGSA-Annual-Report-2022 Highlights: In 2022, 274 GSA volunteers served 16,849 hours. 1700 of these hours were educational hours. We certified 47 new GSAs. There were volunteer opportunities at 19 welcome centers and 31 events. We hosted
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Operations and Communications Director This month, a group of GSAs had the pleasure of experiencing a ride on Mount Washington Cog Railway. Driving up 93, we were excited to see clear blue skies, accompanied by mild winter temperatures. Once we headed into the Notch, however, the
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By: Emily McMaster, Operations and Communications Director Granite State Ambassadors have had a busy 2022 all year long, with lots of events and educational opportunities. Learn more about where our Granite State Ambassadors (GSAs) are volunteering and what topics they are learning more about to better refer our guests around
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PRESS RELEASE January 5, 2023 For immediate release Contact: Emily McMaster, Operations and Communications Director NH Granite State Ambassadors 603-851-8624 / emily@nhgsa.com Granite State Ambassadors Announces New Board Chair NH Granite State Ambassadors is thrilled to announce that Charyl Reardon, President of White Mountains Attractions Association, is now
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PRESS RELEASE January 5, 2023 For immediate release Contact: Emily McMaster, Operations and Communications Director NH Granite State Ambassadors 603-851-8624 / emily@nhgsa.com Granite State Ambassadors Announces 2023 GSA Certification Training Statewide – New Hampshire Granite State Ambassadors (NHGSA) seeks enthusiastic people who enjoy sharing their passion for
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PRESS RELEASE November 28, 2022 For immediate release Contact: Emily McMaster, Operations and Communications Director NH Granite State Ambassadors 240-621-0638 / emily@nhgsa.com NHGSA Honored at Spirit of NH Awards Concord, NH – NH Granite State Ambassadors (NHGSA) was recognized at the Bank of NH Stage at the Volunteer NH
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By: Sarah Brown, Comfort Inn Concord GSA Class of 2011 Twenty-two GSAs gathered on September 8 to check out Vibes Gourmet Burgers on South Main Street in Concord. They specialize in all kinds of burgers and also have outstanding fries. The group sampled both burgers, fries, and salads, and everyone
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Meet Toniann DeSousa, Program Director of OLLI https://olli.granite.edu/ OLLI at Granite State College (GSC) is a ‘learning for the fun of it’, member-driven volunteer based educational program for lifelong learners age 50+ who are eager to explore ideas and interests in a safe and relaxed environment, with a community of
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Program recorded July 2022 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. August is NH Eats Local Month and the NH Food Alliance is challenging all Granite Staters to the Live Free + Eat Local Challenge, part of 2022 NH Eats Local Month. Participants are challenged to
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By: Emily McMaster, GSA Communications Director Our GSAs recently had the opportunity to tour a portion of the beautiful Lakes Region of NH, and it was a spectacular day! Beautiful weather, lots to see and learn about the Lakes Region, and great company all made for a fun-filled adventure. We
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Program recorded May 2022 To earn hours for watching, please fill out this survey here. Beth Fenstermacher, Assistant City Planner for the City of Concord, presented on the Concord trail system. Concord’s extensive off-road trail network covers over 85 miles, is one of the largest recreational assets in the City,
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By: Emily McMaster, Communications Director On a cloudy and cool day in May, our GSAs set out to explore and learn more about the Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden in Portsmouth. Our Hampton Area Chamber/NH State Parks Class of 2022 had graduated at Hampton Beach earlier in the day, so several
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During the week of May 16th, we graduated 3 new classes of GSAs! After a hybrid training program, we enjoyed meeting our GSAs in person at their respective training locations. Welcome to the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce Class of 2022: Welcome to the Hampton Area Chamber/NH State Parks
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Meet Heidi Milbrand, President of the NH Bed & Breakfast Association https://www.staynh.org/ The New Hampshire Bed & Breakfast Association was organized in 2002 on the 22nd of February. The goal of the NHBBA is to promote awareness of bed & breakfasts and small inns to the public, and to seek
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Meet Jessica Gelter, Executive Director https://monadnockartsalive.org/ Arts Alive! is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to support, grow, and connect a sustainable arts landscape in the Monadnock Region. We want the Monadnock region to have a flourishing cultural community that values arts and culture and provides support to facilitate success.
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