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Shop Local Holiday Campaign 2025

Connecting Community, Supporting Local

SHOP LOCAL

Your Guide to Holiday Deals, Specials & Local Giving

SEASON OF GIVING

Celebrate the spirit of the season by supporting the incredible small businesses that make the Greater Merrimack–Souhegan Valley region shine. From Black Friday to Giving Tuesday, explore exclusive offers, dining specials, gift ideas, and community giving opportunities from our local retailers, restaurants, nonprofits, and service providers. Every dollar spent locally strengthens our community — thank you for choosing to shop small and shop local!
  • Anheuser-Busch Biergarten & Gift Shop - Sip & Shop


  • Amherst Financial Group - Free Financial Check Up


  • Goldfish Swim School Bedford - Holiday Packages - Buy more, save more!


  • Minuteman Press Nashua - Buy 500 Labels, Get 500 FREE


  • Designed in Harmony - Navigate the Holidays with Ease: Mini Human Design Reading


  • Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire - Turn Compassion Into Action This Giving Tuesday!


  • Nashua Community Music School - Making Music Accessible to Everyone!


  • Natura Realms - Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sale & Raffle


  • Plaid Friday + Small Business Saturday – Grand Prize Basket Giveaway


  • Lobster Boat Restaurant - Merrimack - FREE "$5.00 Lobstah Bucks"


  • Simply Out of Order - 20% Off Your First Organizing Project!


  • M&C Clothing and Gifts – Holiday Pop-Ups & Events


  • Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County – Giving Tuesday Neighborhood Shoutout


  • Home Health & Hospice Care – Giving Tuesday Neighborhood Shoutout


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2025 Best Of Awards

2025 Winners & Finalists

Best of Greater Merrimack-Souhegan

Recognizing Excellence in the Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley

Explore the 2025 Winners & Finalists Guide

See the full digital guide featuring all winners and finalists across categories.Celebrate the best of local businesses, services, and community leaders in our annual guide.

Official Winner & Finalist Logos

Download and showcase your award on your website, social media, and promotional materials.

Our 2025 Winners and Finalists

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Events

THE CHAMBER

Events

We are an active chamber hosting many recurring and special events throughout the year.

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Signature Events

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Our Signature Events are larger annual gatherings that bring together the Chamber (and often the community) for networking, celebration, and collaboration. These events are designed to highlight the achievements of local businesses, foster community spirit, and provide valuable opportunities for professional growth and connections.

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  • Comedian on stage

    Comedy Night

    January

    An annual fundraising event with local comedians, games, raffles, food, prizes, and more, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley each January at The Amato Center in Milford.
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    Kids Fest

    Spring

    Free community event held each Spring promoting kid-focused businesses. It’s a day of fun for the family!
  • Business expo booths

    Small Business Expo

    Spring

    Held each Spring by our host, Hampshire Hills, this after-hours event is great for businesses without a storefront or physical location to showcase what they do, make connections, and network.
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    Chamber Awards

    June

    Winners in Best Business, Best Small Business, Best Non-Profit, Best Leader, and Best Volunteer are recognized at this members-only annual business meeting with dinner each June.
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    Member Appreciation BBQ

    August

    This is generally our largest business networking event of the year. Held each August, it always offers a lot of great food and conversations.
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    Best of Awards

    September

    Every September we celebrate our ‘best of the region’ winners in 150 categories. This is a great networking opportunity open to all local businesses.

Regular Events

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The Chamber provides ongoing opportunities for members to connect, learn, and engage with the local business community. These events include workshops, seminars, and networking sessions, offering consistent support and resources to help our member businesses grow and thrive.

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  • Business After Hours

    A great opportunity for a member to host a fun evening of open networking, where they can showcase their business and what they do; includes door prizes, food, beverages, 50/50 raffle for fundraising, and more.
  • Chamber Morning Chat

    Start your day with a roundtable networking event! Each attendee gives a 1-minute elevator pitch and shares business cards. Coffee and breakfast is served and it’s a fun relaxing way to build great connections once a month.
  • Lunch 'N Leads Networking

    Enjoy a lunch provided by a local sponsor. Each attendee gives a 1-minute elevator pitch and shares business cards as a way to build great local connections.
  • Ribbon Cuttings

    For member businesses, we love to celebrate a grand opening, renovation, new office, or other type of celebratory ‘ribbon cutting’ event. We promote these through press releases, social platforms, and member communications, too!
  • Women Inspiring Leadership Development (WILD)

    WILD is a dynamic monthly gathering for businesswomen to connect, network, and support each other in their professional journeys. This program offers a valuable opportunity for women to share experiences, gain insights, and foster meaningful relationships within the business community.
  • Business Book Club

    Participants read a business book each period and then meet bi-monthly to discuss it. A fun way to connect and network with other like-minded business professionals who are committed to learning and growing.

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