Zap the Gap: How to Make Peace & Work Effectively in a Multigenerational World
November 15-16, 2023
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel in Manchester
NHMA is excited to announce the dates of Wednesday and Thursday, November 15-16 for the 82nd Annual Conference and Exhibition at the DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Manchester. Our theme this year is “Zap the Gap: How to Make Peace & Work Effectively in a Multigenerational World.”
The conference is live and in-person only this year, with over 50 educational sessions, sponsors and exhibitors, and networking opportunities for hundreds of officials from all sectors 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.
Only elected and appointed officials and employees from New Hampshire municipalities, members of NHMA affiliate groups, and employees of state agencies can register as attendees at our conference. Individuals from other organizations can attend if they are presenting a session or if they are exhibitors/sponsors at our conference.
Registration for the 2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition is closed.
You may still attend the NHMA Conference as a walk-in. Please bring a check for the registration fee with you when you come (we do not accept cash).
Member Rates
(1 day)=$135
(2 days)=$175
Affiliate Members/State Employees Rates
(1 day)=$190
(2 days)=$240
CHECK OUT OUR PROGRAM SESSIONS THIS YEAR!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Meagan Johnson
Meagan is known as a "Generational Humorist" challenges her audiences to think differently and act decisively when dealing with multiple generations. In her presentation, Zap the Gap: How to Make Peace & Work Effectively in a Multigenerational World, she explains how each generation developed its values and how these values creep into the workplace and marketplace. Each generation holds fast to its values, so it's important to understand and respect them to bring out the best in everyone.
Check out her video introduction here (Duration: 2:34): 
New this year! Join Us for the Wednesday Night Russ Marcoux Municipal Advocate of the Year Award Banquet
Together with the Municipal Management Association of New Hampshire, NHMA will be hosting the Russ Marcoux Municipal Advocate of the Year award banquet on Wednesday evening (November 15th). Join us for award recognitions, big laughs, entertainment by comedian/magician Dewayne Hill, and great fun! This includes a social hour, plated dinner, and entertainment. Only $30 per ticket, includes social hour, plated dinner, awards, and entertainment.
Please join us at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, November 15th for this evening of fun, laughs, networking and great entertainment. Tickets only $30!
Comedy Magician Dewayne Hill started performing magic at the age of 16. After performing two professional shows, he received the attention of a local TV show producer and was asked to be a guest on the show to perform. After several articles and news clips hit the press Dewayne started performing in a local comedy club. It was here where he perfected the art of joking and storytelling while performing amazing magic tricks. You won’t want to miss this show!
Conference Sessions Include:
Legislative and Court Updates; Right-to-Know Law—Meetings & Records; Cyber Attack Simulation; Complying with Labor Laws; Recycling 101; First Amendment Audits; Community Engagement; Pitfalls in Tax Deeding; Effective Employee Discipline; Pavement Preservation; Meeting Minutes; Special Assessment Districts; Invasive Species Control; Community Power; Financing Community Projects; Lease Purchase Agreements; Municipal Solar and much, much more...
Who Should Attend?
Mayors; Select Boards; Council Members; Municipal Managers; Finance Officers; Public Works; Road Agents; Planners: Assessors; Welfare Officials; Code Enforcement; Information Technology; Cemetery Trustees, Trustees of Trust Funds, Building Inspectors and anyone in municipal government!
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
PREMIER SPONSOR - HealthTrust, Inc.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER SPONSOR - Primex
WEDNESDAY LUNCH SPONSOR - Affinity LED Lighting 
THURSDAY LUNCH SPONSOR - NHSaves
WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST SPONSOR- Citizens
WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST SPONSOR - NH Interlocal Trust 
WEDNESDAY MORNING BREAK SPONSOR - M&T Bank
THURSDAY BREAKFAST SPONSOR - MRI
THURSDAY BREAKFAST SPONSOR - TD Bank
RUSS MARCOUX MUNICIPAL ADVOCATE BANQUET SPONSOR- NH Association of Municipal Managers 
RUSS MARCOUX MUNICIPAL ADVOCATE BANQUET SPONSOR- NH Tax Deed and Property Auctions
RUSS MARCOUX MUNICIPAL ADVOCATE BANQUET SPONSOR - Drummond Woodsum
RUSS MARCOUX MUNICIPAL ADVOCATE BANQUET SPONSOR - Indus
WIFI SPONSOR - System Engineering
TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR - VGSI 
TECNOLOGY SPONOSR - VHB 
TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR - REVISION ENERGY 
TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR - MASCOMA BANK
CONFERENCE BAG SPONSOR - Freedom Energy Logistics
WATER BOTTLE SPONSOR - St. Jean Auctioneers
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
Affinity LED Lighting
Aquarion Water Company
Auctions International
Avitar Associates of NE Inc
Avenue Insights & Analytics
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust
Bellemore
Benchmark Office Systems
BETA Group, Inc.
BlueSky Restoration Contractors
BSC Group
Capital Strategic Solutions, LLC
Cartographic Associates, Inc., dba CAI Technologies
CheckmateHCM
Clean Energy NH
Citizens
Civally
CMA Engineers, Inc.
Community Heart & Soul
Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire
Consolidated Communications
DirigoRMS
Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella, PLLC
Drummond Woodsum
Eagle Associates of Cazenovia, LLC
Eagle Network Solutions
ENE Facilities Optimization
EJ Prescott
Environmental Partners
Freedom Energy Logistics
Fuss & O'Neill
Gale Associates, Inc.
GameTime Park & Playground Equipments/MRC
Geosyntec Consultants
General Code
Google
GovDeals
GovHR USA
Govt Portal
Green International Affiliates
gWorks
Harriman
HealthTrust
Horizons Engineering Inc.
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.
IBEW Local 490
Ideal Block
indus
JSJ Auctions
Lavallee Brensinger Architects
Mantis Innovation
MetLife
MHEC
Milton CAT & Milton Rents
Mitchell Municipal Group, P.A.
Municipal Management Association of NH
Municipal Resources Inc.
New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority
New Hampshire Correctional Industries
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
NHDES - Residuals Management
New Hampshire Housing
NH Broadband Mapping Initiative
NH Government Finance Officers Association
NH Interlocal Trust
NH Municipal Bond Bank
NH Public Deposit Investment Pool
NH Tax Deed and Property Auctions
NHSaves
NorthEast Electrical
Octagon Cleaning & Restoration
Onsite Drug Testing OF NE
Oracle NetSuite for Government
PiF Technologies
Plodzik & Sanderson, P.A.
ReVision Energy
Roadsweep America
ServiceMaster Recovery Management
SFC Engineering Partnership, Inc.
SLR International Corporation
Systems Engineering
TD Bank
The Forward Foundation
The HL Turner Group Inc.
Tighe & Bond
TownCloud, Inc. - Website Design
TownCloud, Inc. - Finance Software
Underwood Engineers
UNH College of Professional Studies
UNH Technology Transfer Center (NH LTAP)
UNIQUE Paving Materials Corp.
Umbral Technologies
VC3
Vision Government Solutions, Inc.
Weston and Sampson Engineers, Inc.
Whitney Consulting Group
HOTEL INFORMATION - Overnight Accommodations
The DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel will be handling all room reservations. Reservations must be received by October 14, 2023, to be eligible for the discounted rate.
You may call the hotel reservation number directly at 603.625.1000, please be sure to identify yourself as an NH Municipal Association Conference Attendee or give them the group code: The Group Code is CDT911.
The online booking link is: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=MHTMNDT&groupCode=CDT911&arrivaldate=2023-11-14&departuredate=2023-11-16&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
PARKING
A parking garage is located adjacent to the Hotel. With validation, parking fees are $7.00 per vehicle (per day). Attendees staying overnight at the hotel may park overnight for $14.00 (per night). To validate your parking ticket, you must bring your parking ticket into the hotel to be validated in Exhibit Hall (entrance to the hall) or the Assembly Area (validator located on the counter top of the bar).
DIRECTIONS
The DoubleTree by Hilton is located at 700 Elm Street in the heart of downtown Manchester, New Hampshire.
From the South (I-93): Take I-93 North to Route 293 North (left exit off I-93). After Brown Avenue exit, stay to the right as Route 293 bears right. Stay on Route 293 to the second exit (exit 5/Granite Street). Turn right at the bottom of the ramp and continue through two sets of lights. The hotel garage is located on your left.
From Nashua: Take Route 3 North. Just south of Manchester, Route 3 becomes Route 293. Take exit 5 and follow the directions above for I-93 from the South.
From the Seacoast: Take I-95 to Route 101 West to I-93 South to Route 293 North. Follow directions above for I-93 from the South.
From the West (I-89) and/or I-93 Southbound: Take I-89 South to I-93 South to Route 293 South to exit 5. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp. Continue straight through two sets of lights. The hotel garage is located on your left.