The Greater Nashua Chamber: your gateway to opportunity.

At its heart, the TriCity Business Expo is a collaborative effort between the state's three largest dries to offer unique business opportunities to members in the three &ambers of commerce. Our three chambers provide you an opportunity to grow your business, build and expand your brand identity and be part of a larger business community. This opportunity is not available to those who choose to go it alone

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The city of Nashua and its chamber of commerce are the southern anchor of the three cities involved in today's expo. Nashua, known as "The Gate City," brings an unparalleled sense of entrepreneurialism and a combination of health care and high tech savvy to today's expo. The entrepreneurial spirit that built the state's first mills along the Nashua River and led Nashua to become the manufacturing hub of the state is still stronger than ever. Today, Nashua is the state's leader in high technology jobs, jobs that have traveled to Nashua because of a committed and skilled workforce with a dedication to innovation and excellence.

The face of our city is also continuing to change, along with the industry changes. Our beautiful downtown, with its tree-lined sidewalks filled to the brim with retail shoppers and outdoor diners, is unmatched within the entire state. Our city recently completed the state's largest public high-school construction project, thereby providing part of the infrastructure that is so important to working families and their children.

This enthusiasm for excellence carries over into the work of the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce. We work to provide an environment that complements and enhances the natural drive of the people in our region. By providing a forum for new ideas and the opportunities for business leaders to come together and share common experiences and aspirations, the boundless energy of Nashua's forward-thinking businesses influences the continued success of our community.

Beyond our collective community programs, our chamber can work to promote your individual interests and goals as a member. Our Network Referral Groups and Power Networking programs are important programs for small-business owners seeking to establish their business and broaden their network of potential clients. Our recently created organization for young professionals, known as IUGO, is making news with its unique approach to recruiting and retaining young employees in our region. Sound public policy on behalf of individual members is promoted through the chamber's state and local advocacy programs that seek to maintain a dialogue between the business community and the public sector. Smart and balanced growth is promoted and encouraged by the participation of the chamber in pubic advisory boards and committees, Through the work of hundreds of business people on dozens of committees and boards, the chamber and the region's business community is involved at every level in the continued success of our region.

After enjoying today's Business Expo, visit the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce and learn more about the services we offer you to better impact your community. We are located at 151 Main St. in downtown Nashua and can be reached at 603-881-8333 or www.nashuachamber.com. Membership in our chamber of commerce offers an opportunity to grow your business and to have a lasting influence on the direction that your community takes. Take advantage of it by becoming involved.