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Upcoming Events
Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast’s Annual Celebration – 11/30/23
November 30, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:30pm
Venue : The Brook Casino, 319 New Zealand Rd, Seabrook, NH 03874
Join the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast for a fun evening with friends and colleagues as we recognize housing leaders who are making a difference in our region. We will present the Municipal Leadership Award, Business Leadership Award, Visionary Leadership Award, Project of the Year, and Community Impact Award. Refreshments will be available.
5:30 PM: Doors Open and Welcome Reception
6:15 PM: Awards Ceremony
7:30 PM: Event Concludes
Policy & Pints Pop Up Series: North Country – 12/7/23
December 07, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 7:00pm
Venue : Big Day Brewing 20 Glen Road Gorham, NH 03581

A Conversation with Jim O’Connell – 12/8/23
December 08, 2023 | 12:15 pm - 1:15pm
Venue :Virtual
Join us over Zoom for a live interview with Dr. Jim O’Connell, the subject of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tracy Kidder’s book Rough Sleepers.
Dr. O'Connell will be interviewed by Laura Knoy about his work as the founding physician of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program.
2023 Planning & Zoning Legislation Review and Preview of 2024 – 12/21/23
December 21, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Venue :Virtual
The New Hampshire Office of Planning and Development’s (OPD) Planning Lunches at Noon (PLAN) Webinar Series: 2023 Planning & Zoning Legislation Review and Preview of 2024 from 12 noon – 1 PM on Thursday December 21, 2023. Join OPD Principal Planner Noah Hodgetts and New Hampshire Housing Deputy Executive Director/Chief Legal Officer Benjamin Frost, AICP, Esq. to:
- Learn about legislation enacted during the 2023 legislative session that affects the responsibilities and authority of municipal planning and zoning boards.
- Get a preview of the planning, zoning, land use, and housing related bills proposed for the 2024 legislative session.
Past Events
NHMA’s 82nd Annual Conference and Exhibition – 11/15/23
November 15, 2023 | 9:00 am
Venue : DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown
NHMA’s 82nd Annual Conference and Exhibition November 15-16, 2023
Join the NH Municipal Association on Wednesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 16 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel in Manchester. The theme this year is “Zap the Gap: How to Make Peace & Work Effectively in a Multigenerational World ”. This year’s event will be a live, in-person event in Manchester both days featuring keynote speakers, over 50 educational sessions, sponsors and exhibitors, and networking opportunities for hundreds of officials from all sections of municipal government. This annual event helps support municipal leaders by equipping them with the latest knowledge, resources, and tools to advance their cities and towns and assist local officials in their daily roles and operations within municipalities. There is no virtual or remote attendance this year. Register to Attend More InfoNNECAPA Planning Conference – 11/6/23
November 06, 2023 | Not Available
Venue : Wentworth by the Sea
NNECAPA'S ANNUAL PLANNING CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 6 - 8, 2023!
The Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association (NNECAPA) to host its 2023 Conference from Monday, November 6th thru Wednesday, November 8th at Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle, New Hampshire. This multi-day conference will provide opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and (re)establishing partnerships with your colleagues, new and old, throughout New England.
Highlights include a Downtown Portsmouth Walking tour, a mobile tour of the Naval Ship Yard in Kittery, Maine, sessions on housing, climate, economic revitalization and more! Don't miss out on the state cocktail contest Monday night, Awards Luncheon on Tuesday and Business Meeting on Wednesday. Trolley service will be provided from/back to the hotel on Tuesday night for those who want to go into Portsmouth for dinner.
Register to Attend More InfoThe Greater Seacoast Housing Summit – 11/2/23
November 02, 2023 | 8:00 am - 10:00am
Venue : Rivermill at Dover Landing 2 Washington St. Dover, NH
Small Footprint, Big Impact: Creating Accessory Dwelling Units
Join the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast and the Seacoast Chamber Alliance at the annual Greater Seacoast Housing Summit. Explore innovative policies to create accessory dwelling units, and what local leaders are doing to overcome financial, regulatory, and construction challenges.
Breakfast and registration open at 8 am. Program begins at 8:30 am.
$15 Chamber or WHC Members / $25 General Public
Keynote Speaker:
James Vayo, Senior VP of Planning and Development, MPact Collective
Panelists:
Ryan Pope, Housing Navigator, City of Dover
Beth Moreau, City Councilor, City of Portsmouth
Chris Saucier, VP of Mortgage Lending, Northeast Credit Union
BIA’S 110th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration – 10/25/23
October 25, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 8:30pm
Venue : DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester
BIA's annual dinner draws over 700 business, political and opinion leaders from around New Hampshire. This annual celebration recognizes outstanding individuals with BIA's coveted Lifetime Achievement Award, and one New Hampshire non-profit with BIA's NH Advantage Award for its work in enhancing NH's special character and quality of life.
This year's honorees for the Lifetime Achievement Award include: former NH Housing CEO Dean Christon; Sen. Lou D'allesandro; and attorney Sherry Young of Rath, Young and Pignatelli. Friends of Aine will receive the NH Advantage Award.
It's a can't miss celebration and the networking event of the year with access to other business leaders throughout the state.
The evening program includes:
4:30 - 6:30 pm – Networking reception
6:35 pm – Program begins
7:00 pm – Dinner served
7:45 pm – Program resumes
8:30 pm – Evening concludes
Online registration will close on October 24th at noon. Tickets may be available at the door based on availability.
NHFPI’s 8th Annual Conference – 10/16/23
October 16, 2023 | 8:00 am - 4:00pm
Venue : Grappone Conference Center
Tackling Workforce Challenges and Strengthening Economic Security
Join NHFPI’s 8th Annual Budget and Policy Conference, where they will bring stakeholders together and feature leading policy experts from various areas to address cross-cutting issues and elevate impactful policy solutions. They will examine workforce challenges in our state and highlight key ways we can address these challenges and strengthen the economic security of all Granite Staters.
Registration details to follow later this summer. Continue to check their website for additional details at nhfpi.org.
Accessory Dwelling Units: Lessons from Around the Country – 10/13/23
October 13, 2023 | 12:15 pm
Venue :Virtual
Although accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can address a host of housing challenges, zoning and land-use regulations often stymie homeowners who want to build them. Places like Portland, Oregon have removed restrictions and states including California, Maine, and Connecticut have new laws requiring local approval of ADUs that meet basic, statewide standards. In this talk, Ellie Sheild, a student research assistant at the Center, will discuss her research on how these efforts might inform policymaking about ADUs in Massachusetts, where, in the absence of state guidelines, most cities and towns still restrict their construction. Jesse Kanson-Benanav, Executive Director of Abundant Housing Massachusetts will join Sheild in a conversation moderated by Chris Herbert, the Center’s Managing Director.
2023 BIA Workforce Housing Forum – 10/11/23
October 11, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 2:00pm
Venue : DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel 700 Elm Street Manchester, NH 03101
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2023 (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Combating Hate Crimes in New Hampshire – 10/5/23
October 05, 2023 | 8:30 am - 12:30pm
Venue : NH Fire Academy 98 Smokey Bear Boulevard Concord, NH 03301
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2023 Housing & Economy Conference – 10/4/23 – Manchester
October 04, 2023 | 8:00 am - 12:30pm
Venue : DoubleTree Manchester Downtown

Unpacking NH’s Housing Crisis – Insights, Data, and Solutions – 8/29/23
August 29, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:00pm
Venue : Webinar
Accessory Dwelling Units Made Easy – 6/17/23
June 17, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00pm
Venue : Peterborough Town Library 1833 Room 2 Concord Street
ACCESSORY FREE REGISTRATION DWELLING UNITS MADE EASY: How to Add a Small, Secondary Home to Your Property Join this special panel discussion featuring a range of speakers to cover the in's and out's of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) followed by a Q&A session. Each participant will receive a folder chockful of information on how to add a small, secondary home to your property. Topics covered include:
- What is an ADU - presented by Peterborough Town Planner Danica Melone
- How do I build an ADU - presented by local builders
- True stories of ADUs - hear from local ADU owners and occupants
- How to finance an ADU - featuring expert staff from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
- Communities & Consequences II: Rebalancing New Hampshire's Human Ecology by Peter Francese & Lorraine Stuart Merrill
- Backdoor Revolution: The Definitive Guide to ADU Development by Kol Peterson
Navigating the Infrastructure Challenge – 6/15/23
June 15, 2023 | 8:00 am - 10:30am
Venue : Flag Hill Distillery and Winery 297 N River Rd Lee, NH 03861
Accessory Dwelling Units Made Easy – 6/14/23
June 14, 2023 | 6:00 pm - 8:00pm
Venue : Peterborough Town Library 1833 Room 2 Concord Street
ACCESSORY FREE REGISTRATION DWELLING UNITS MADE EASY: How to Add a Small, Secondary Home to Your Property Join this special panel discussion featuring a range of speakers to cover the in's and out's of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) followed by a Q&A session. Each participant will receive a folder chockful of information on how to add a small, secondary home to your property. Topics covered include:
- What is an ADU - presented by Peterborough Town Planner Danica Melone
- How do I build an ADU - presented by local builders
- True stories of ADUs - hear from local ADU owners and occupants
- How to finance an ADU - featuring expert staff from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
- Communities & Consequences II: Rebalancing New Hampshire's Human Ecology by Peter Francese & Lorraine Stuart Merrill
- Backdoor Revolution: The Definitive Guide to ADU Development by Kol Peterson
2023 NH Housing Multifamily Housing Conference – 6/9/23 – Portsmouth
June 09, 2023 | 8:00 am - 12:00pm
Venue : The Venue at Portwalk Place 22 Portwalk Pl. Portsmouth, NH 03801
- New Hampshire Housing presentation by Rob Dapice
- Data Dive into the National Multifamily Market Chris Bruen, Senior Director of Research, National Multifamily Housing Council
- Green Dollars: The Energy & Inflation Reduction Act's Opportunities for Developers Josh Elliott, Director, Division of Policy and Programs, NH Department of Energy Dana Nute, President, Resilient Buildings Group Jeannie Oliver, Senior Director, ROC-NH
- The Multifamily Market for NH Developers: Trends & Impacts Thom Amdur, SVP for Policy & Impact, Lincoln Avenue Capital Beth Boutin, VP of Community Investments, Evernorth
Spring Housing Solutions Breakfast – 6/2/23
June 02, 2023 | 7:30 am - 9:00am
Venue : Hilton Garden Inn 35 Labombard Rd. Lebanon, NH
The Housing Solutions Breakfast brings together employers, developers, advocacy groups, elected officials and others to share their perspectives and discuss ongoing and proposed measures to address the issue. Co-hosted by Vital Communities and Twin Pines Housing.
About the Housing Breakfast
This semi-annual gathering offers those who care about housing to share ideas and hear about solutions. Schedule: 7 am: Check-In begins 7:15 am: A full breakfast buffet is offered. 8-9 am: Presentations from 8-9 am from housing leaders representing employers, developers, and advocacy groups. 9 – 10 am: Question and answer time Thanks to our generous sponsors, there is no charge for this event, but we would welcome a suggested donation of $25 or more to support Vital Communities’ Housing Programs. Register More InfoMaking Zoning Work for Housing in Your Community – 5/18/23
May 18, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:30pm
Venue :Virtual
BEA's Planning Lunches at Noon Monthly Webinar Series |
Expanding Housing Supply by Building Accessory Dwelling Units – 5/11/23
May 11, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:00pm
Venue : Webinar
Expanding Housing Supply by Building Accessory Dwelling Units
A new guide and a new digital tool detail ways to ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis


Unveiling the New Hampshire Zoning Atlas – 5/9/23
May 09, 2023 | 8:00 am - 10:15am
Venue : Hybrid
Join the Center for Ethics in Society, in partnership with NH Housing and the NH Office of Planning and Development, on May 9 as we launch the New Hampshire Zoning Atlas, the result of a 16-month effort to research, catalog, digitize, and graphically display all of New Hampshire’s zoning regulations, community-by-community, district-by-district. The launch will include a presentation of the atlas, a panel discussion, and remarks from special guests, including Sara Bronin (Chair of the U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and founder of the National Zoning Atlas). Register in person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/launch-new-hampshire-zoning-atlas-tickets-617087714967 Register virtual: https://anselm.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yfyl9xSwQga42DbrV7MR2g
Register More Info2023 Home Creators Expo – 5/6/23
May 06, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00pm
Venue : Hartford Area Career and Technology Center
2023 Home Creators Expo
May 6, 10 am to 3 pm, Hartford Area Career and Technology Center
The “How-Tos About ADUs”
Want to learn how to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on your property? Curious about how ADUs can help address our region’s housing crisis? Come learn from builders, planners, housing innovators, and more about what ADUs are and how to make them happen! Come to the 2023 Home Creators Expo — a partnership between the Town of Hartford, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission and Vital Communities — at the Hartford Area Career and Technical Center on Saturday May 6.
The Upper Valley needs hundreds of new affordable houses and apartments. Many of these new units can be built by converting part of or adding on to existing homes or placing another home on the lot. These ADUs fit in with our neighborhoods, create income for owners, enable accessible living spaces for seniors, provide places for needed workers to live, increase economic activity in the area, help keep school enrollment steady, and save on energy. More on ADUs.
Come learn how investing in your property can benefit you and increase affordable housing units in our communities. Register More InfoAffordable Housing Crisis – How Can We Solve It? – 5/04/23
May 04, 2023 | 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Venue :Virtual
Currently there is a national shortage of 7 million affordable homes for the 10 million plus low-income families living in the United States. Studies show that housing is a key factor in reducing poverty and increasing economic mobility. Increasing access to affordable housing is the best strategy for reducing childhood poverty and increasing economic mobility. Increasing access to affordable housing also bolsters economic growth with the shortage costing our economy about $2 trillion a year in lower wages and productivity. Our moderator and panelists will discuss the current crisis in the United States, what steps are being taken to help solve the issues and what barriers stand in the way of progress.
Moderator: Michael Swack, Director, Center for Impact Finance, Carsey School Program Faculty and Research Professor, Economics, Paul College
Panelists:
Betsey Andrews Parker ’95 CHHS, CEO, Community Action Partnership of Strafford County
Antonio R. Serna '22 CHHS, '23G, Fiscal and Social Policy Fellow, Carsey School of Public Policy
Sarah Wrightsman'15 COLSA, '17G, Community Engagement Coordinator at New Hampshire Housing
2023 Planning and Zoning Conference – 4/29/23
April 29, 2023 | 8:45 am - 3:30pm
Venue : Online
The NH Office of Planning and Development (OPD) Spring 2023 Planning and Zoning Conference will be held as a free, full day online conference on Saturday, April 29 from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm. The conference will have five tracks: a Planning Board track, Zoning Board of Adjustment track, Historic Preservation track, Housing track, and Planning Processes and Data track. For additional conference details including the agenda, which includes details for each session by track, please see the 2023 Planning and Zoning Conference webpage. To Register: Please complete the conference registration form by 4:00 PM on April 26, 2023. Registration is for the conference only. You don’t need to register for individual tracks or sessions. For assistance registering, please email: planning@livefree.nh.gov.
Register More InfoAHEAD 2023 Annual Meeting & Dinner – 4/20/23
April 20, 2023 | 4:30 pm - 8:00pm
Venue : Mountain View Grand Resort
Recovery Housing Round Table Forum – 4/12/23
April 12, 2023 | 9:00 am - 1:15pm
Venue : Saint Anselm College 100 Saint Anselm Drive Manchester, NH 03102
Join The Center for Ethics in Society on April 12th, for the Recovery Housing Round Table Forum, hosted at Saint Anselm College. This event will bring together stakeholders from around the state, as well as national experts, to discuss the challenges that recovery homes are facing in New Hampshire. The day will include a featured speaker, facilitated roundtable discussion, and a panel presentation. The Recovery Housing Round Table Forum will take place in the Auditorium of the NH Institute of Politics. Breakfast and lunch are included. Register here!
Register More InfoHomebuyer Fair – 4/1/23 – Lancaster
April 01, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00pm
Venue : Lancaster Town Hall 25 Main Street, Lancaster NH 03584
Are you looking to buy a new home, or know someone who is? Do you have questions about the process and financing? Then don’t miss the Homebuyer Fair on Saturday, April 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lancaster Town Hall in Lancaster. Attend this free event and find out about home buying programs, meet with lenders, real estate professionals, non-profits, and others in a no-pressure environment. The Lancaster Homebuyer Fair is presented by AHEAD and New Hampshire Housing. For questions or for additional information, email ownershipinfo@nhhfa.org.
Register More InfoNeighborWorks Southern NH Annual Breakfast – 3/30/23
March 30, 2023 | 7:30 am - 9:00am
Venue : Manchester Country Club
Join NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire for an informative presentation related to affordable housing in NH, and hear what they're doing to help renters and homebuyers.
7:30 am - 8:00 am: Hot breakfast and Networking
8:00 am - 9:00 am: Presentations and Guest Speaker
Affordable Housing: Why Should We Care? The Ethics of Affordable Housing
Housing affordability impacts New Hampshire in direct and indirect ways. Guest speaker, Max Latona, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Center for Ethics in Society at Saint Anselm College, will address why people other than those who need affordable housing should care about having enough of it in our state.
Homebuyer Fair – 3/25/23 – Portsmouth
March 25, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:00pm
Venue : Holiday Inn, Traffic Circle 300 Woodbury Ave, Portsmouth NH
Are you looking to buy a new home, or know someone who is? Do you have questions about the process and financing? Then don’t miss the Seacoast Homebuyer Fair on Saturday, March 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Traffic Circle in Portsmouth. Attend this free event and find out about home buying programs, meet with lenders, real estate professionals, non-profits, and others in a no-pressure environment. The Seacoast Homebuyer Fair is presented by The Housing Partnership and New Hampshire Housing. For questions or for additional information, email ownershipinfo@nhhfa.org.
Register More InfoHomebuyer Fair – 3/11/23 – Manchester
March 11, 2023 | 9:00 am - 1:00pm
Venue : DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown 700 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
Are you looking to buy a new home, or know someone who is? Do you have questions about the process and financing? Then don’t miss New Hampshire Housing’s Homebuyer Fair on Saturday, March 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester. Attend this free event and find out about home buying programs including the cash down payment and homebuyer tax credit program and more! Meet with lenders, real estate professionals, non-profits, and others in a no-pressure environment. There are also free seminars that will help you throughout the home buying process. For questions or for additional information, email ownershipinfo@nhhfa.org.
Register More Info2023 NH Housing Homeownership Conference – 3/8/2023 – Bedford
March 08, 2023 | 8:00 am - 12:30pm
Venue : Manchester Country Club

New Hampshire Housing's Homeownership Conference is back in-person, and we are excited to see you there! Join us March 8th for a look at housing demand now and in the future, ideas about increasing the state's housing supply, and ways to keep homeownership affordable. Our conference offers time to connect with housing colleagues and ideas for strengthening homeownership opportunities!
Examining the State Budget: Unpacking the Governor’s Proposal – 2/24/23
February 24, 2023 | 10:30 am - 12:00pm
Venue : Webinar
Unpacking the Governor's Budget Proposal
February 24, 2023, 10:30am – 12:00pm
On February 14th, the Governor presented his budget proposal to the New Hampshire Legislature. This budget contains his public policy priorities over the next two years and begins the Legislative Phase of the State Budget.
During this webinar, NHFPI Research Director Phil Sletten will explain what we know so far about the Governor’s budget proposal for State Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 and take questions from attendees.