The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) announces Oracle Dyn, one of New Hampshire’s leading technology employers and a pioneer in building Manchester’s Millyard as a nationally recognized high-tech ecosystem, as its newest “Chamber Partner.”
Heather Avella has spent the last six years gaining leadership, business development and project management experience through contract and volunteer work. Most recently, she held the role of President of the Board of Directors for the Manchester Food Co-Op, having helped grow the organization from inception to nearly 1,500 member-owners. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University in Waltham, MA.
“Dianne epitomizes the characteristics of the Citizen of the Year award through her incredible achievements as a business leader and her amazing commitment to community service,” said Michael Skelton, GMCC President and CEO. “Dianne has had a positive impact on every nonprofit Board of Directors she has served on, which is a testament to both her leadership skills and generosity. The Chamber is honored and thrilled to select Dianne as the next Citizen of the Year.”
Andy Crews, President and CEO of AutoFair Automotive Group, has been named the Chair of this year’s Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) Annual Dinner and Citizen of the Year Celebration to be held on April 20, 2017 at the Radisson Hotel.
Frank Wells has been named the new Chairman of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. In addition, six new members were elected to the Board of Directors.
Keynote speaker Karl Dean, former mayor of Nashville, a city nationally recognized for economic growth.
The Hilton Garden Inn of Manchester presented the Friends of the Manchester Mounted Patrol with a donation of $2,000 on July 12 to help care for and outfit the mounted unit’s two horses.
Meet the Greater Manchester Chamber’s Leadership squad for 2017.
Andy’s most recent endeavor may be his most inspirational, helping to lead the development of Manchester’s first home for integrated drug treatment and recovery. “The [recovery] center will be a game changer and it will be the difference that our community desperately needs and would not have been possible without the leadership and dedication of Andy Crews,” said Mayor Ted Gatsas.
The GMCC will announce the 2015 Citizen of the Year honoree prior to the Annual Dinner. This year’s dinner will be held on April 14, 2016 at the Radisson Hotel, Manchester. Since 1954, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has presented one outstanding individual with the Citizen of the Year award. This outstanding group of individuals has been paramount in shaping the local community through the history of Manchester and the region. The Citizen of the Year award recognizes an individual with outstanding leadership and citizenship in the community, while demonstrating exemplary vision, civic pride and commitment to the betterment of society.
Lauren Kannenberg and Carolyn Leary join the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce in new positions as part of strategic changes to the organization.
Tickets available for Wednesday’s state of the state business forum with the governor.