City of Manchester, NH Economic Development

11/05/2026

Coming up this weekend, on Sunday, November 8th, is the Millennium Running Manchester City Marathon!

The Boston Marathon qualifier kicks off at 8:50 a.m. in front of Veterans Memorial Park on Elm Street. For full details of street closures, please see the post below from the Manchester NH Police.

Sunday, November 8th is the Manchester Marathon - Expect Road Closures and Delays.

• Elm Street (between Bridge & Granite) – 6:00 AM–5:00 PM
• McGregor Street (between Amory & Bremer) – 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
• Eddy Road – 8:35 AM–11:00 AM
• Bremer Street – 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
• Electric Street – 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
• Northbound Franklin Street – 6:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Bridge St. Bridge – 8:50 AM–10:00 AM
• Coolidge Avenue – 8:35 AM–11:00 AM
• Granite Street (between Canal & Elm) – 8:50 AM–4:00 PM
• Eastbound Granite Street (between Commercial & Canal) – 8:50 AM–4:00 PM
• Manchester/Goffstown Rail Trail – 9:00 AM–3:45 PM
• Riverwalk Trail – 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Reservoir Avenue/Circular Drive (by Derryfield Park) – 9:30 AM–12:00 PM
• Hanover Street (both directions between Union & Elm) – 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
• Hanover Street (westbound between Mammoth Rd & Union St) – 9:00 AM–1:00 PM

11/02/2026

Welcome, November!

This month has a handful of notable events that'll add a discernible increase in traffic, involve street closures, or might otherwise have you changing up your usual routine.

November 7th: Combat Zone 94, SNHU Arena
November 8th: Manchester City Marathon, Downtown
November 26th: Thanksgiving Day 5K, Delta Dental Stadium and Millyard
November 27th: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, SNHU Arena

11/02/2026

The Manchester Arts Commission (MAC) is announcing that it is continuing to accept applications for its 2026 grant program.

➡️⚠️ After additional interest, the application will be open through Wednesday, November 16th. ⚠️ ⬅️

The grant program offers funding for creative projects that bring art, culture, and community engagement to public spaces throughout the City of Manchester, with grants ranging from $250 to $5,000.

For further details, including a link to the grant application, please see the comments below.

10/27/2026

It's the season of upgrades! Be sure to sign up for the new emergency alert system: https://www.manchesternh.gov/Residents/e-Services/Emergency-Notification

Stay Informed. Stay Safe. The City of Manchester introduces its new emergency notification system, the Genasys Alert Platform, replacing Nixle to provide timely emergency alerts and public safety updates. http://www.manchesternh.gov/EmergencyAlerts

10/26/2026

🚨 Don't forget! 🚨
🍬 The Visit Manchester, NH Downtown Manchester Trick-or-Treat will be happening THIS Friday, October 30th, from 3 to 6 p.m. as well as the Hanover Street Final Friday Fall Festival from 4 to 8 p.m.🦇

Join us Friday, October 30 from 3–6 p.m. for Downtown Trick or Treat!

Enjoy some Halloween fun while exploring downtown and trick or treating with local businesses. 🎃

Events like this don’t happen without a community that shows up and this one is truly a team effort.

A big thank you to the downtown businesses, Manchester, NH Mayor's Office, Manchester, NH Parks & Recreation , City of Manchester, NH Economic Development Office for collaborating with Visit Manchester to make Halloween in downtown happen. 🧡

10/25/2026

Fire preparedness is important! See full details in the post below.

10/21/2026

Earlier in the fall, 27Teas made the move from the Waumbec Mill to a new home in the heart of Manchester at 1191 Elm Street.

This week, we had the chance to join the community, as well as the Greater Manchester Chamber - NH in celebrating their new digs.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for continuing to call Manchester home.

10/20/2026

Can't wait to see you there!

Hope to see you there 🥳

10/19/2026

This Saturday, October 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., you can catch a local job fair at The Mall of New Hampshire with positions in retail, heathcare, manufacturing & more.
For full details, see the original post below.

10/16/2026

Many congratulations to Caribbean Market II on their ribbon cutting!

Located at 302 Lake Avenue, Rafael and his team have been in the business for nearly 20 years and continue to invest in Manchester.

Felicidades and best wishes on many more years of success, happiness, and good memories.