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Meet our 2025 Annual Awards Nominees!

🎉 Exciting News! Meet Our 2025 Awards Nominees! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce the Top 3 Nominees for each category in our upcoming Annual Awards Celebration! These outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations have shown incredible dedication, innovation, and service to our community. Please join us in congratulating them!

🏆 Business of the Year

  • St. Mary’s Bank
  • Classic Signs
  • Souhegan Septic Tank Services

🏆 Business Leader of the Year

  • Aprille Barker, Freelance Paralegal
  • Todd Leo, Todd H. Leo Associates
  • Shane Klardie, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust

🏆 Non-Profit of the Year

  • Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire
  • Touchstone Farm
  • Wadleigh Memorial Library

🏆 Small Business of the Year

  • Greater Nashua Technology Consulting
  • M&C Clothing & Gifts
  • O’Shea’s Café & Tae

🏆 Volunteer of the Year

  • Pete Basiliere – Town of Milford / Milford Rotary
  • Kevin Bianchi – Meals on Wheels
  • Karen Boivin – Nashua Community Music School

🏆 Young Professional of the Year

  • Alexandra DeFelice – Broadway Bound Performing Arts
  • Jana Gemelli – Triangle Credit Union
  • Casey St. Onge – ServPro

✨ We can't wait to celebrate all of these amazing nominees at our Awards Night! Stay tuned for more details, and be sure to get your tickets — you won’t want to miss it!

We proudly partner with our Sponsors:

Presenting: Millyard Bank

Table Gift: St. Mary's Bank

Hors D'Oeuvres: Triangle Credit Union

Centerpiece: YMCA of Greater Nashua

Champagne Toast: Primary Bank

Dessert: Todd H. Leo & Associates

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Celebrate Local Excellence: Nominations Open for the 2025 GMSVCC Business Awards

Celebrate Local Excellence: Nominations Open for the 2025 GMSVCC Business Awards

It’s time to shine a spotlight on the businesses and individuals who make our community thrive! The Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for our Annual Business Awards, and we want to hear from you!

This is your opportunity to recognize the outstanding Chamber members—businesses, nonprofits, and leaders—who have made a significant impact over the past year. Whether it's exceptional service, community involvement, or business innovation, help us celebrate the people and organizations driving success in our region.

🌟 Save the Date!
Mark your calendars—our Annual Awards Dinner & Celebration will be held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at The Event Center at Hampshire Hills. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Success, Growing for the Future,” honoring the deep community roots and forward-thinking spirit that define our Chamber members.

Important Details:

  • Who Can Nominate? Only GMSVCC members may submit nominations.

  • Who Can Be Nominated? All nominees must also be current members of the Chamber.

  • Deadline to Nominate: April 12, 2025.

Click here to submit your nominations:

🎉 Submit Your Nominations Today!


Let’s come together to celebrate the excellence within our Chamber!

 

 

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healthy kidsfest

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Southern NH Healthy KidsFest 2025

This event will go on rain or shine!  Lots of vendors indoors.  Outdoors will be food trucks, touch-a-truck, & more!
 
Southern New Hampshire Healthy KidsFest 2025
Mark your calendars! The Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Nashua, invites you to Healthy KidsFest 2025!
📅 Saturday, April 12, 2025
⏰ 10 AM - 1 PM
📍 Westwood Park YMCA, 90 Northwest Blvd. Nashua, NH
This FREE, family-friendly event features engaging activities, hands-on demonstrations, and live performances that celebrate community, connection, and wellness!
What to Expect:
Enjoy a day packed with exciting activities for kids and families, including:
• Bounce House Fun
• Touch-A-Truck Experience with Real Vehicles
• Hands-on Project with The Home Depot Crew
• Engaging Demonstrations & Performances
• Delicious Food Trucks On-Site
• Donate to the United Way Community Baby Shower and be Entered Into a Raffle!
• Interactive Booths from Community Programs, Local Businesses, and More!
Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event designed to inspire and encourage healthy living for children and families. Admission is free, so gather your loved ones and join us for an unforgettable day at Healthy KidsFest 2025!
For more information visit: www.nmymca.org/southern-nh-healthy-kidsfest-2025/
Free Event • Open to the Public
To download the list of goods desired for the Community Baby Shower visit: https://nmymca.org/.../Kidsfest-2025-Baby-Shower-Flyer.png 
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A Successful Mini Business Expo at Hampshire Hills

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted our highly anticipated Mini Business Expo at The Event Center at Hampshire Hills Athletic Club. The room buzzed with excitement as local businesses and community members came together to network, showcase their products and services, and build meaningful connections.

With a fantastic lineup of vendors, attendees had the opportunity to explore a diverse range of businesses, learn about new offerings, and engage in lively conversations. The energy in the room was contagious, and the spirit of collaboration and community was on full display.

A special congratulations to all of our lucky door prize winners! We hope you enjoy your prizes and thank you for joining us.

A huge thank you to all our vendors, participants, and guests for making this event such a success. Your enthusiasm and support help strengthen our local business community, and we are grateful for your involvement.

We look forward to seeing you at our next Chamber event! Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect, grow, and celebrate our vibrant business community.

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Exciting News!  Announcing the "Best of the Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Region" Contest is now solely a Chamber event.

Exciting News!  Announcing the "Best of the Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Region" Contest is now solely a Chamber event.

We are thrilled to introduce "The Best of the Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Region" Contest—our very own celebration of the outstanding businesses and organizations that make our community thrive! Different than past years, this year we will run the contest on our own and we will be joined by presenting sponsor: Eversource, along with a few sponsors to be named soon.
 
Unlike other contests, we’re keeping it simple and inclusive:
✅ No pre-nominations required – Just straightforward, write-in voting!
✅ Open to all businesses in our membership and our region – Chamber members and local businesses alike.
✅ No cost to winners and finalists – Your recognition is our priority!
 
This is your chance to be recognized by the community and celebrate your success! Winners and finalists will be honored at a special awards dinner in September at Murphy’s Carriage House in Bedford—a fantastic evening to network, celebrate, and showcase the best our region has to offer.
As a Chamber-sponsored event, this contest is designed to spotlight and support the businesses that make our region strong. The only cost? Just the price of a ticket if you choose to attend the celebratory dinner.
Stay tuned for more details on how to vote and participate, a new logo and loads of great information. Voting information will be announced early to mid-summer.
Let’s make this an exciting opportunity for everyone!
 
The Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce proudly serves it's members along with the following towns:
Amherst, Brookline, Greenville, Hollis, Lyndeborough, Mason, Merrimack,
Milford, Mont Vernon, New Ipswich, Temple, and Wilton

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