The LGN Class of 2023 had an early start and a busy day learning about the Government and Politics in not just Nashua but the entire Granite State. We started off our busy morning getting bused to the NH State House in Concord, NH. Once we arrived at the State House, we were warmly greeted by Virginia Drew, Director of…
“Solving Complex Issues Across the World , right here in Nashua” For the past four months – on the first Wednesday of the month – something special happens. I turn on my car, and I’m met with an aura of intrigue and excitement for what the day ahead will bring me. What talented leaders will I meet? What…
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Day Started at the Nashua Police Department We spent the morning hearing about the impactful programs and community outreach by the Nashua Police Department. Lt. Dan Ostler, our LGN classmate, shared about the Mirror Project- a juvenile program focused on respect. The program is designed to build trust between middle school students and police…
It was November 2, 2022. The high temperature reached 70 degrees, sunny with an occasional breeze. It was a beautiful day spent with people doing beautiful work in our community. We started at The Boys and Girls Club., 1 Positive Place, which set the tone for the entire day. Mike LaChance hosted us, as he graduated from LGN in 1995…
We had a very busy and informative day learning about the history of Nashua; the manner in which the community evolved and of the arts- upcoming developments that will likely continue to transform this community. Our day began with an overview of Nashua history given to us by Alan Manoian, who served as the Assistant Director of Economic Development and…
Can 23 strangers standing on an 8’ x 10’ tarp flip it over without setting foot on the ground? That was just one of the many questions asked and answered by Leadership Greater Nashua’s Class of 2023 during the group’s two-day kickoff retreat this month at the Barbara C. Harris Center in Greenfield. The retreat brought together a group of…
LGN spent the day learning about different education options available to the community and their challenges. The day began at Microsociety Academy Charter School. What was apparent as the panelists spoke was the impact of the pandemic. No age group is untouched by the effects of the past two years. Two challenges that are faced right now are staffing shortages…
With the COVID-19 spike in cases, our class met virtually over Zoom for the January session on Technology and Tourism. We started our morning hearing from Julie Demers, Executive Director at NH Tech Alliance. She provided us with some great insight on how the tech field is a huge driver in the state bringing in 11.2 billion dollars annually. The…
Wendy Hunt, President and CEO of the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Chamber’s 2022 Board of Directors. Executive Board:• Board Chair – Mike Aquino, AIF, Broad Street Planning• Incoming Board Chair – Doreen Manetta, Senior Regional Manager, SVP, Enterprise Bank• Treasurer – Carol Baldwin, Executive Director, Nashua Adult Learning Center• Secretary – Linda LaFleur, Account…