New Hampshire Delegation Announces 15th Experience New Hampshire Reception in Washington, DC

June 9, 2026 Press Release Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Senator Maggie Hassan (NH), and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) in announcing that the “Experience New Hampshire Reception” will return to Capitol Hill tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10, 2026. This event, hosted in partnership with Granite State Ambassadors, allows Granite State businesses to showcase their first-class products in Washington. “In New Hampshire, small businesses are the fabric of our communities, economy, and way of life. Experience New Hampshire brings Granite State culture to our nation’s capital through our small businesses and their unique products and services,” said Congressman Pappas . “I am once again excited to join our federal delegation in welcoming fellow Granite Staters, small businesses, and guests to this popular event in D.C.” “Small businesses power our state’s local economies with goods, services and experiences that are quintessential to New Hampshire,” said Senator Shaheen. “Now in its 15 th year, the annual Experience New Hampshire event shows folks in Washington all that the Granite State has to offer, and I am so excited to host these local businesses one last time in my final year in the Senate. A special thank you to the Granite State Ambassadors for their commitment to New Hampshire businesses and their partnership in putting on this great event.” “New Hampshire’s small businesses are the heart of our state’s economy and help make our state a truly special place to live, work, and visit,” said Senator Hassan. “Experience New Hampshire is a great opportunity to showcase the Granite State’s unique local businesses and to recognize the people whose hard work helps keep our economy strong.” “New Hampshire is home to the best small businesses in America,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “I’m proud to partner with New Hampshire’s federal delegation and the amazing women and men of our Granite State Ambassadors to connect New Hampshire businesses and innovators with legislators and leaders in our nation’s Capitol and help bring a taste of New Hampshire to Congress.” Some of the participating businesses in this year’s event will include Port City Pretzels, the New Hampshire Food Bank, the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association, Echo Farm Puddings, Walpole Creamery, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, Feathered Friend Brewing Company, Manchester Distillery and many others.