City of Manchester, NH Economic Development

06/12/2026

Here’s your guide 📨

06/11/2026

Coming June 22: New FREE Northside Plaza Bus Service!
See the post below for full details.

🚌 Coming June 22: New FREE Northside Plaza Bus Service!

Getting to Livingston Park, Northside Plaza, shopping, healthcare, and community services is about to get easier!

Manchester's new FREE Northside Plaza Bus will travel along Maple Street and Hooksett Road, connecting riders to Routes #2, #5, and #9. The shuttle is fully wheelchair accessible and designed to help residents get where they need to go.

This new pilot program was created through the Age-Friendly Manchester Initiative, led by the Health Department, to improve mobility, independence, and access to essential destinations for older adults and the entire community.

Hop on, take a ride, and help show support for making this a long-term route!

📅 Service begins June 22
🚌 Free fare until September 5
♿ Fully wheelchair accessible

06/10/2026

Celebrations? Say less. We're there!

It's time to wish Manchester, NH a happy 180th birthday! Please join us in doing it the only way the Queen City knows: BIG

Beginning this month we're throwing the longest birthday party this city has ever seen, wrapping up the festivities in 2027.

Welcome to the official Manchester 180 page.

Since 1846, this city has been built by mill workers and immigrants, entrepreneurs and artists, families who stayed and newcomers who now call it home. 180 years of grit, growth, and genuine community.

We're here to celebrate every single year of it.

All year long, we'll bring you:
✅ Historical stories pulled from the archives
✅ Events, concerts, and celebrations across the city
✅ Spotlights on the businesses and people who make Manchester what it is
✅ Ways for YOU to be part of the celebration

Don't miss a moment. Follow this page right now, then share it with every Manchester resident, alum, and fan you know. We're just getting started.

06/10/2026

There's no doubt about it, we'll be bumpin' these tunes in MEDO for (at least) the rest of the week.

The inaugural Levitt AMP Manchester Music Series has arrived! We look forward to seeing you in Veteran’s Memorial Park on Thursday nights this summer for FREE live music under the stars.

Learn more + get involved at ManchMusic.com!

06/09/2026

Join the U.S. Small Business Administration’s New England District Offices and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for an introductory workshop on how intellectual property can protect and grow your small business.

06/09/2026

Today's the day! The Summer Concert Lineup Announcement Party is today at the Rex Theatre from 4-6pm. Be the first to know who's playing Veteran's Park this summer. Admission is FREE and all are welcome!

TODAY'S THE DAY!!

Join us at our Lineup Announcement Party at the Rex Theatre from 4-6pm and be the first to know who's playing Veteran's Park this summer. Admission is FREE and all are welcome!

06/05/2026

This is no surprise to anyone who has worked with MEDO.
But it is time that we say it directly.

06/05/2026

On Wednesday, Manchester Farmers & Makers Market made its grand entrance with a ribbon cutting.
You can find the market every Wednesday, from now until September 30th, down at Arms Park along the river from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Like many of the folks in the City, we are over the moon to have a farmers' market return to Manchester. We wish you all the best and continued success.

06/04/2026

Updates from the MTA!

06/03/2026

It's getting hot, hot, hot, so stay cool!

The Dupont Splash Pad will be open the next 3 days:

Thursday, June 4th - 3:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Friday, June 5th - 3:15 PM to 6:45 PM
Saturday, June 6th - 11:15 AM to 4:45 PM