Easterseals NH to Unveil Concept Designs of its To-Be-Developed Center of Excellence

Easterseals NH is hosting a press conference event to unveil design-build plans by ABC Member PROCON and update the public on the plans for the first-ever military and veterans campus in New Hampshire. 

WHY: With $23M in COVID Relief Funding from the State of NH, Easterseals NH is on a quest to deepen its work with the military community. Easterseals NH will redevelop its 15-acre campus in Franklin, NH, into a first-of-its-kind in the state center of excellence. The campus will include affordable rental housing apartments for veterans, a hub of services for many military service providers, a retreat center, and therapeutic recreation opportunities. 

WHO: Easterseals NH Board of Directors, Military and Veterans Campus Task Force Members, and Senior Leadership Staff; PROCON leadership and design build team; Governor Chris Sununu; Commissioner Taylor Caswell; Major General David Mikolaities; State of NH Executive Councilors; City of Franklin Mayor Jo Brown; Veteran Administration executives; and others.  

WHEN:  Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.  

3:30 – 3:45 – Networking

3:45 – 4:10 – Speaking program: Maureen Beauregard, President & CEO, Easterseals NH; Andy MacWilliam, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Easterseals NH; Governor Chris Sununu, State of NH; Commissioner Taylor Caswell, NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs; John Stebbins, Managing Director, PROCON; and Major General Mikolaites, NH National Guard. 

4:10 – 4:15 – Unveiling and viewing of campus design renderings

4:15 – 4:20 – Photo ops with speakers

4:20 – 4:30 – Interview opportunities with speakers

WHERE: 555 Auburn St., Manchester, NH (Parking lot is on the Lincoln Street side of building). Entry is through the main lobby (John A. Samenfeld entrance). 

About Easterseals New Hampshire: Since 1936, Easterseals New Hampshire has provided exceptional services to ensure that all people with varied abilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. A leader in social services for individuals with disabilities and those underserved by traditional programs, Easterseals NH employs 1,400 individuals and provides essential services and supports to more than 19,000 people annually. Core programs include autism, early intervention, child care, housing, camping and recreation, residential and educational services, veteran services, substance use treatment, transportation, senior, employment, and community-based services. For more information, http://eastersealsnh.org/

About PROCON: ABC Member PROCON is a single-source, architecture, engineering and construction management firm serving commercial developers throughout the Northeast. For 88-years the 4th generation Company has been built on integrity, lasting partnerships, and a steadfast commitment to client success. The Company’s one-stop-shopping approach to design, engineering and construction services means that at PROCON, every solution is just down the hall. https://proconinc.com/

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