Winning Workforce Strategy Keynote Speaker

Will Arvelo, Director, Division of Economic Development

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Dr. Wildolfo (Will) Arvelo is director of the Division of Economic Development for New Hampshire. Prior to his appointment by Governor Sununu, Arvelo served 33 years in leadership positions within higher education at public and private colleges. Over the past 11 years he served as president of Great Bay Community College, where he transformed the college to be outwardly focused, developing products/programs that would better serve the needs of business and industry. He has also worked to build articulation pathways with the University System of New Hampshire as well as other New Hampshire colleges and universities.

Business Excellence Awards

NH Business Review Staff

Event date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
For more than a decade, NHBR’s Business Excellence Awards have recognized the success and achievements of New Hampshire’s business owners and operators.

New Hampshire 200

NH Business Review Staff

There is no event planned for 2026
The New Hampshire 200 is the product of a year-long research initiative by the editors of NH Business Review resulting in a personal, engaging look at the state’s most influential business leaders across major industries. Join us as we celebrate the 200 individuals featured in the publication.

Powered by Women

NH Business Review Staff

Event date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Inspired by the wealth of knowledge and personal triumph illustrated by women leaders who have earned NH Business Review’s Outstanding Women in Business distinction, we proudly present Powered by Women, a storytelling event that will showcase the drive, conviction and persistence of executives in the Granite State.

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Outstanding Women in Business Awards

NH Business Review Staff

Event date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Outstanding Women in Business Awards celebrate New Hampshire women who have contributed greatly to the state’s business community, in their personal and professional lives.

The nomination process begins in November through late January, and the awards reception honoring the winners takes place in May.

The BOB Awards

NH Business Review Staff

Event date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
The BOB Awards recognize the best business-to-business companies in New Hampshire in nearly 50 categories, as voted on annually by NHBR readers.
The voting process takes place December through January and the event honoring the winners is held each March.