Every two years, Stay Work Play NH commissions the state’s most comprehensive study of young people’s perspectives—the Quality of Life Survey. The 2025 findings are in, and they provide a striking portrait of both the opportunities and obstacles facing the next generation in the Granite State.

This isn’t just another report. It is the only statewide dataset of its kind, capturing the voices of young Granite Staters on what matters most: housing, jobs, childcare, community, belonging, and whether New Hampshire feels like a place where they can picture a long-term future.

On November 6th, alongside our partners, we will unveil the 2025 survey results and invite community leaders, lawmakers, employers, and young professionals to reflect on what young people are really saying and to align strategies that will shape the state’s workforce and future competitiveness.

Following the presentation of the new data set, a panel of leaders and experts will examine the findings in depth, discussing the forces driving young people’s choices and the implications for workforce, community, and policy. Together, we will confront the trends shaping New Hampshire’s future and chart a course toward solutions.

This is a moment to get ahead, integrate across sectors, and discover the truth of what it will take to retain and attract the young talent New Hampshire needs.

Speakers include:
Corinne Benfield, Executive Director, Stay Work Play NH
Max Latona, Director, Office of Partnerships, Saint Anselm College
EJ Powers, Partner, Montagne Powers

Featured panelists:
Natch Greyes, Vice President of Public Policy, Business & Industry Association
Jodie Nazaka, Director of Economic Development, City of Manchester
Elissa Margolin, Director, Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice, Saint Anselm College