Building connections makes for a better legislative session

CONCORD — I often hear New Hampshire’s strengths include our small-state nature, the commitment of business and community leaders to improve the state and the ability to interact on a personal basis with legislators.

This month was a perfect example. Our recent work included the Business & Industry Association’s annual Chamber & Trade Association Legislative Strategy Summit and our annual Meet the Legislators Networking Reception. More than 50 chamber and trade association representatives and other advocates joined the summit to review legislation that could affect businesses. And more than 175 business leaders and legislators gathered at the reception to mix and mingle.