Discover how new statewide water and sewer data in the NH Zoning Atlas can transform housing and planning in New Hampshire.
Join NH Business Review and the Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice for a webinar highlighting how this tool streamlines housing development, empowers local leaders, and guides economic growth.
The NH Zoning Atlas is a project of the Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice at Saint Anselm College, NH Housing Finance Authority and the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs.
Sarah WrightsmanSarah Wrightsman is the Manager of Community Engagement and Education at New Hampshire Housing. Prior to joining the team at New Hampshire Housing, Wrightsman was Executive Director of the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast.
Wrightsman is a graduate of Leadership Seacoast’s class of 2019 and Leadership New Hampshire’s Class of 2021. She holds a master’s degree in public policy from the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire.
Rick Lederer-BarnesRick is an Independent Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist and Environmental Planner with over 20 years of GIS experience and is the Sole Proprietor of Upstate GIS, located in Cambridge, NY. Specializing in cartographic design, data creation and spatial analysis, Rick is a member of the NH Zoning Atlas leadership team as the project’s GIS lead.
Preston HunterPreston Hunter is Vice President of Business Development at PROCON, a leading New England design-build. With more than 20 years of experience in construction and real estate development, he works with clients to identify potential projects and guide the design and construction process. He is involved with projects across many sectors with a focus on market-rate and affordable multi-family housing.
Heather ShankHeather is the Director of the Division of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) in the New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA). Heather manages The Invest NH program, the Office of Broadband Initiatives and the Office of Planning and Development (OPD). DPCD works closely with municipalities in education and training to improve regulatory processes and development outcomes; and with development partners to expand community assets and services. Prior to this role, Heather was the City Planner for Concord, New Hampshire where she managed the development review process, staffed the planning board, and assisted multiple city commissions and committees.
Nick TaylorNick Taylor is the Director of Housing Action NH and a member of the New Hampshire Zoning Atlas Leadership Team. Over the last decade, Nick has worked on a wide range of public policy, political, and advocacy issues, including serving as the Executive Director of the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast and Policy Director in the New Hampshire State Senate. He lives in Manchester.
Elissa MargolinElissa Margolin launched the Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice at Saint Anselm College in January of 2025, building on the housing policy programming started at the College’s Center for Ethics in Society. The purpose of the Housing Initiative is to advance research, education, and engagement on housing development, affordability and stability, providing practitioners, academic leaders, students, policy makers and advocates with a learning hub dedicated to quality research, effective convenings, and new insights.
Ernesto BurdenErnesto has been vice president digital for Newspapers of New England (NNE), group publisher at PennWell, vice president of digital media for The Telegraph and NH.com and related sites, as well as digital media director for the Rutland Herald and Times Argus newspapers in Vermont, online editor for The Telegraph and NH.com, and a print editor and reporter with daily and weekly newspapers. He’s spent his career at the intersection of publishing, digital evolution and marketing helping both publishers and advertisers maximize their digital visibility.
Patent and trademark filings surged after COVID and more so since the most recent federal administration change, creating a more crowded and unforgiving IP landscape. This webinar focuses on practical steps New Hampshire companies can take to secure rights early, avoid avoidable losses, and plan for growth.
Discover how new statewide water and sewer data in the NH Zoning Atlas can transform housing and planning in New Hampshire. Join NH Business Review and the Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice for a webinar highlighting how this tool streamlines housing development, empowers local leaders, and guides economic growth.
From the transformation of office spaces and the rise of mixed-use developments to the impact of AI, ESG regulations, and remote work, our expert panel will break down the forces redefining CRE investment, development, and management.
Some headlines suggest the housing crisis is easing, but that’s not the full picture. Join experts from New Hampshire Housing, NH Community Loan Fund and Sheehan Phinney for a candid look at what’s really changing in New Hampshire’s housing landscape.
How are New Hampshire business leaders coping with, managing through, and even finding opportunities in this time of economic uncertainty?
This webinar explores the upcoming 2025 sunset of the federal estate tax exemption and how it could significantly impact estate planning, especially amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
Employees—especially younger generations—expect transparency, flexibility, and real support. Meeting those needs requires updated approaches to communication, culture, and leadership. Whether you’re managing a team of five or leading a statewide organization, this session will help you create a more inclusive, future-ready workplace.
How are recent market events impacting your finances? During this session, we will discuss current market and economic conditions and the potential implications of volatility moving forward.
