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EDITOR’S PICK
Most honest outlet to tell diverse stories with unique voices
First Gen Multimedia
196 Main Street, Nashua
fgmshows.com
First Gen Multimedia consults business owners and entrepreneurs to help create media for their website, social media and other outlets. FGM also hosts podcast and news shows that tell stories of the communities around them in multiple languages, such as “Latinos En Vivo” with hosts Oscar Villacis and Jasmine Allen, the “First Gen American” radio show, “Love Lessons with a Latina” with host Jasmine Allen, and much more.
EDITOR’S PICK
Best program to expand broadband connectivity in the state
NH Dept. of Business & Economic Affairs’ Office of Broadband Initiatives
nheconomy.com/about-us/office-of-broadband-initiatives
The Department of Business and Economic Affairs developed a program that best reflects the intent of the Legislature and the needs of the state’s unserved and underserved broadband population, working in collaboration with municipalities, communication districts, and internet service providers to address these gaps and enhance economic development in the Granite State.
EDITOR’S PICK
Most selfless act of philanthropy to aid war-torn Ukraine
Common Man
Multiple locations throughout New
Hampshire
thecman.com
Common Man owner Alex Ray and volunteers from the Rotary Club of Plymouth and The Common Man Ukraine Relief Fund traveled to Zamosc, Poland, and assisted in packing 30 trucks with 18 tons of food, 1,000 sleeping bags, 24 generators, and Christmas packages for 1,300 orphans. They participated in a Convoy of Kindness to deliver the supplies, gifts and some holiday cheer to children in orphanages in Ukraine. This humanitarian aid was made possible thanks to donations to the Common Man Ukraine Relief Fund.
EDITOR’S PICK
Most dedicated efforts to push through barriers of housing people with disabilities
One Sky Community Services
755 Banfield Road, Suite 3,
Portsmouth
oneskyservices.org
One Sky Community Services assists with access to systems of care provided by New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services, working primarily with individuals and their families or guardians to apply for services through the Area Agency System and/or New Hampshire Medicaid. One Sky’s agencies help provide access to residential support, respite, service coordination, specialty funding, community support services, vocational support, in-home support and many other services to people with developmental disabilities and persons with acquired brain disorders.
EDITOR’S PICK
Most significant programs to help Granite Staters launch businesses
The Regional Economic
Development Center’s New
American Loan Fund
57 Main Street, Raymond
redc.com
The Regional Economic Development Center developed the NH New Americans Loan Fund to encourage business development and job creation for new Americans (first-generation immigrants) in New Hampshire. REDC works independently or in partnership with local lenders to help borrowers secure the micro-funding needed to start or grow their small businesses, which can range between $5,000 and $50,000 to grow the business or to purchase equipment and inventory.
EDITOR’S PICK
Community Development
Finance Authority’s Community
Navigator Program
nhcommunitynavigator.org
The Community Navigator Program was designed to reduce barriers to accessing critical resources for small businesses owned by women, socially and economically disadvantaged and underserved entrepreneurs, with a focus on microenterprises, cooperatives and businesses in the early stages of development.
EDITOR’S PICK
U.S. Small Business Administration-Indonesian Community
Connect strategic alliance
56 High Street, Somersworth
indonesianconnect.org
In partnership with the USSBA, Indonesian Community Connect works to connect the Indonesian community through support services in the area of health, education, workforce, immigration, business and economic development, government, food distribution and festive affairs, as well as to promote the richness of Indonesian cultural heritage.
EDITOR’S PICK
Biggest boost to the Seacoast entertainment scene
The Portsmouth Music
Hall’s Music Hall Lounge
31 Congress Street, Portsmouth
themusichall.org
Originally opened in 1878, the Portsmouth Music Hall has since added a second theater that has been pivotal to the downtown Portsmouth area. The Music Hall hosts over 130,000 patrons per year, inspiring, educating and connecting audiences with live performances and onscreen programming.
EDITOR’S PICK
Tastiest 100th anniversary
Red Arrow Diner
61 Lowell Street, Manchester
redarrowdiner.com
Red Arrow Diner’s Manchester location celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2022, but the NH-famous diner now has multiple locations in Concord, Londonderry and Nashua, offering a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours.
EDITOR’S PICK
Most consequential act of philanthropy
The MacKenzie Scott
Foundation’s $7 million gift to the Endowment for Health
1 Pillsbury Street, Concord
endowmentforhealth.org
New Hampshire’s largest health foundation, the Endowment for Health, received a $7 million gift from the MacKenzie Scott Foundation to distribute to nonprofits around the state over the next five years. Funds go to support projects that focus on workforce, access to healthcare, childhood development and many other community-wide initiatives.
Greater Manchester Area:
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
The Bridge Café
1117 Elm Street, Manchester
603-647-9991
www.thebridgecafe.net
BEST BUSINESS LUNCH
Copper Door
15 Leavy Drive, Bedford
603-488-2677
www.copperdoorrestaurant.com
BEST AFTER-WORK BAR
Copper Door
15 Leavy Drive, Bedford
603-488-2677
www.copperdoorrestaurant.com
BEST BUSINESS DINNER
Copper Door
15 Leavy Drive, Bedford
603-488-2677
www.copperdoorrestaurant.com
Greater Nashua Area:
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
Buckley’s Bakery & Cafe
436 Daniel Webster Highway,
Merrimack
603-262-5929
9 Market Place, Hollis
603-465-5522
buckleysbakerycafe.com
BEST BUSINESS LUNCH
The Common Man
304 Daniel Webster Highway,
Merrimack
603-429-3463; www.thecman.com
Martha’s Exchange
185 Main Street, Nashua
603-883-8781
www.marthas-exchange.com
BEST AFTER-WORK BAR
The Peddler’s Daughter
48 Main Street, Nashua
603-821-7535
www.thepeddlersdaughter.com
110 Grill
27 Trafalgar Square, Nashua
603-943-7443
www.110grill.com
BEST BUSINESS DINNER
Buckley’s Great Steaks
438 Daniel Webster Highway,
Merrimack
603-424-0995
www.buckleysgreatsteaks.com
The Common Man
25 Water Street, Concord
603-228-3463; www.thecman.com
Greater Monadnock Area:
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
Union Coffee Company
42 South Street, Milford
603-277-3181
www.unioncoffee.co
BEST BUSINESS LUNCH
The Black Forest Cafe
212 Route 101, Amherst
603-672-0500
www.theblackforestcafe.com
BEST AFTER-WORK BAR
The Pasta Loft Restaurant
241 Union Square, Milford
603-672-2270
www.pastaloft.com
BEST BUSINESS DINNER
The Pasta Loft Restaurant
241 Union Square, #4, Milford
603-672-2270
www.pastaloft.com
Greater Concord Area:
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
The Works Bakery Café
42 N. Main Street, Concord
603-226-1827
www.workscafe.com
BEST BUSINESS LUNCH
The Common Man
25 Water Street, Concord
603-228-3463; www.thecman.com
The Barley House
132 N. Main Street, Concord
603-228-6363
www.thebarleyhouse.com
BEST AFTER-WORK BAR
The Common Man
25 Water Street, Concord
603-228-3463; www.thecman.com
The Barley House
132 Main Street, Concord
603-228-6363
www.thebarleyhouse.com
BEST BUSINESS DINNER
O Steaks & Seafood
11 S. Main Street, Concord
603-856-7925
magicfoodsrestaurantgroup.com/osteaks
Seacoast Area:
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
Popovers On The Square
8 Congress Street, Portsmouth
603-431-1119
www.popoversonthesquare.com
BEST BUSINESS LUNCH
Tuscan Kitchen
14 Market Square, Portsmouth
603-570-3610
www.tuscanbrands.com
The Portsmouth Brewery
56 Market Street, Portsmouth
603-431-1115
www.portsmouthbrewery.com
BEST AFTER-WORK BAR
Thirsty Moose Taphouse
83 Washington Street, Dover
603-842-5229
www.thirstymoosetaphouse.com
Portsmouth Gaslight Co.
64 Market Street, Portsmouth
603-430-8582
www.portsmouthgaslight.com
BEST BUSINESS DINNER
Tuscan Kitchen
14 Market Square, Portsmouth
603-570-3610
www.tuscanbrands.com
Surf Restaurant
99 Bow Street, Portsmouth
603-334-9855
www.surfseafood.com
North of Concord:
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
Wayfarer Coffee Roasters
626 Main Street, Laconia
603-527-8313
www.wayfarerroasters.com
BEST BUSINESS LUNCH
The Flying Goose
40 Andover Road, New London
603-526-6899
www.flyinggoose.com
BEST AFTER-WORK BAR
Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery
135 Main Street, North Woodstock
603-745-3951
www.woodstockinnnh.com
BEST BUSINESS DINNER
O Steaks & Seafood
11 S. Main Street, Concord
603-856-7925
magicfoodrestaurantgroup.com/osteaks
Greater Salem:
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
Village Bean
33 Indian Rock Road, Windham
603-434-2326
www.villagebean.com
BEST BUSINESS LUNCH
BEST AFTER-WORK BAR
BEST BUSINESS DINNER
Copper Door
41 South Broadway, Salem
603-458-2033; www.copperdoor.com
Tuscan Kitchen
67 Main Street, Salem
603-952-4875; www.tuscanbrands.com
