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Jodie Nazaka: How Recent Events Help Us Understanding Positive Economic Activity
Jodie Nazaka: How Recent Events Help Us Understanding Positive Economic Activity

Manchester Economic Development Director Jodie Nazaka drops in at our Counter Conversation at Moe Joe’s to discuss recent and upcoming activities, helping to shine a light on Manchester. We discuss the initial impact of the recent 3-day Phish concert as an example of positive activity that had a significant economic impact on the local businesses.

We also briefly discuss the potential future focus on the ‘gaslight district’ and how the recent passage of the ‘social zones’ legislation is something that economic directors across the state are reviewing for future implementation.

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