Scott Crowder “Scott is a smart, passionate entrepreneur with an acute ability to multi-task, solve problems and build valuable relationships that matter.” ~Bob Leland (Scott’s nominator and Business Partner, Boxscore) Company Name(s): Boxscore, Pond Hockey Classic and EKAL Activity Center at Mill Falls at the Lake. Hometown: Meredith. Brief Bio: Scott was a participant in […]

Merchants Fleet Management What are the top three qualities that you look for when bringing on new employees? There are several characteristics for prospective employees that are essential for success at Merchants Fleet Management. The first is the ability to work as part of a team. This requires the individual to possess strong interpersonal skills, […]

Arnold Mikolo How did you feel about hearing your name called as the recipient of “Civic Leader of the Year?” Quite honestly, I felt very emotional. I was not expecting to win. Not because I don’t have confidence in my work, but that there were two other great candidates doing great work in their communities. My […]

Appcast What were your initial thoughts when Appcast was selected as one of the “Coolest Companies for Young Professionals?” Proud! It is the people who work at Appcast that make it one of the ‘Coolest Companies’ in New Hampshire…not the fact that we have a ping pong table. The young professionals here (~80% are under 30), are […]

ReVision Energy What was your first thought when you realized ReVision Energy was chosen as the “People’s Choice for Coolest Company?” Beyond thrilled! We work hard to make ReVision Energy an attractive place to work. A whopping 78% of you workforce is under the age of 40. How does ReVision Energy recruit and retain young […]

MY TURN Manufacturing Program Describe how you felt when My Turn Inc. was announced as the 2016 “Leadership Development Program of the Year.” I was thrilled! And extremely proud of my staff and participants who have really made the program successful. We were up against some great competition – so I have to admit I […]

David Hutchings What was your reaction when you heard your name called to receive the “‘Shire Story of the Year” award? It was pure excitement and joy! When all of the nominee’s videos were playing, I was excited but also nervous. When it was time for the winner to be picked, I had gone from […]

Katherine Morneau What inspired you to pursue a career in law? At an early age I was told I should be a lawyer because I was good at arguing; specifically, with my younger brother. I attended the Young Lawyers of America conference where we got a tour of the U.S. Supreme Court. I remember feeling […]