THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT OUR 2026 HOUSING & ECONOMY CONFERENCE!

Building on Our History. Shaping Our Future.

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, this year’s Housing & Economy Conference will explore how the people, places, and ideas that shaped our communities can help shape New Hampshire’s housing future. Hear from experts and practitioners as they discuss preserving and repurposing historic buildings, building the skilled workforce needed to meet today’s housing demands, and advancing innovative strategies that strengthen our communities and economy. Join housing professionals, developers, policymakers, business leaders, and community partners from across the state to connect, learn, and be part of the conversation shaping what’s next.

Welcome Remarks: Rob Dapice, Executive Director/CEO, NH Housing
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Keynote: Social Narratives, Housing Realities, and the Economic Outlook for New Hampshire
Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D., Founding Partner, Beacon Economics

Panel Discussion: Preserving the Past. Creating Homes for the Future
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Stuart Anderson, Partner, Alba Architects
Preston Hunter, VP of Business Development, PROCON
John Knight, Executive Director, Historic Harrisville, Inc.
Moderator: Nadine Miller, NH Division of Historical Resources

Panel Discussion: Building the Workforce That Builds Our Communities

Emily Benson, Employee Success Officer, Bensonwood
Lucy Lange, Commissioner, NH Dept of Business and Economic Affairs
Joshua Reap, President & CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors, NH/VT Chapter
Steve Turner, CEO, Bring Back the Trades
Moderator: Rich Lavers, Commissioner, NH Employment Security