• Public Policy Committee Presented by Eversource
  The Public Policy Committee keeps track of important issues and legislation that is relevant to our community. The Public Policy Committee hosts educational opportunities for business leaders to learn more about important issues facing our community and businesses.  These free events are our opportunity to learn together from regional experts so we can make informed decisions. 

• Information
  We keep you informed. In our communications with you there will be updates on relevant topics. We work closely with the City and State to keep you informed on various projects or issues facing our community.

• Advocacy
  From time to time the Chamber Board of Directors will direct the Chamber staff to advocate on behalf of our community on a particular issue. We work closely with our local, state, and federal representatives to advocate for a high quality of life and a great business climate.

Tourism

Portsmouth has been a popular destination for centuries. With more and more competition around the globe, it is vital that Portsmouth keep its place as a premier destination - and we do just that. We are the team behind GoPortsmouthNH.com and we work day in and day out to promote our community.

• Marketing
  It seems like every week there is an article about Portsmouth or we are on a top 10 list in a publication. This doesn’t happen by chance. Our team is constantly sharing information about our community with media throughout the country and abroad to help craft these pieces that promote the Seacoast.

• Events
  We are proud to be the organizers of some of our community's flagship events, including Restaurant Week Portsmouth and the Seacoast, Cocktail Week and Hit the Decks to name a few. Find more information on these great events at the Signature Events page.

• Visitor Center / Kiosk
  We love to show our visitors a good time! The team of experts in our Visitor Center on Market Street and the Visitor Information Kiosk in Market Square know just where to send our visitors for that perfect cocktail, a dinner out, the latest fashions, or whatever fits their fancy. We welcome visitors from all over the country and beyond, and we are proud to serve as our community's hosts.

Education

State of the State and State of the City
The Governor presents an address to the membership at State of the State event, and the City Manager and Mayor present at the State of the City. As opportunities present themselves we will expand these offerings.

Business Development Series 
We feature experts from our community and the region to share their knowledge with us during a two hour morning program. The topics vary from month to month and we are always looking for suggestions on the next great session.

Power.Biz Hour Presented by TD Bank
Let’s put lunch to work for growing our businesses. We host these one hour sessions on a variety of topics once a month. We hope to see you at the next one. Check the events calendar for details.