Concord has found its first economic development director in Suzi Pegg, who will come to New Hampshire from a role marketing the Pittsburgh area to global businesses.
Pegg is the vice present of global business development and marketing for the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance, an economic development nonprofit, according to a press release issued by Carlos Baia, the deputy city manager for development.
Baia said Pegg is “responsible for the development and execution of an aggressive foreign direct investment marketing plan to promote that region’s competitive position.”
She’ll start in Concord on May 1 and earn a salary of $99,465.60.
Pegg has previously served as the executive director of the British American Business Council for the Pittsburgh region. She’s also an advisory board member for the International Business Center at the University of Pittsburgh and chairperson of the International Economic Development Council’s International Advisory Committee. In 2002, she was named to Pittsburgh Magazine’s “40 under 40” list.
Pegg is a native of Sheffield, England, and moved to Pittsburgh in 2000, according to an online biography.
The city included representatives of the regional economic development community on its selection team, which vetted the candidates from a national search.
Tim Sink, the president of the chamber of commerce, said: “Ms. Pegg was very impressive and I fully expect her to hit the ground running to grow our business community,” according to the city’s statement.
Stephen Heavener, the executive director of the Capital Regional Development Council, said: “Ms. Pegg brings a wealth of economic development experience to Concord. I am looking forward to working with her to grow Concord’s tax base.”
Intown Concord is urging residents to check out the downtown this week for an event it’s calling Indie Easter Week.
One of the attractions all week will be the window displays featuring the iconic Easter treat marshmallow Peeps. On Friday, Intown Concord will pick five winners for its window display contest.
The nonprofit wrote in its website that more than 25 retailers will have “surprises in store” for Indie Easter Week.
“You will find a wide variety of fun and colorful spring products to fill your basket and refresh your soul,” Intown Concord said. “So, come on down, meet a friend for lunch or linger the afternoon away at one of downtown’s many cafés, treat yourself to a new purchase, or schedule a spa day.”
The fire department held an award ceremony last week to honor a number of its own – as well as a resident who saved someone’s life, a police officer and a doctor – for their work over the past year.
Firefighter Matthew Fallon was named the firefighter of the year “for his faithful and dedicated service over his 18 years with the Department, as well as for organizing and overseeing a very successful 50th anniversary celebration for the Heights Fire Station, his continued service to members of this and other fire departments in time of need, and his many contributions as a member of the leadership team of Local 1045 of the International Association of Fire Fighters,” according to a statement from Chief Dan Andrus.
Separately, the Concord General Services Wastewater Treatment Division also took home an award last week.
The state’s Department of Environmental Services gave the division its Outstanding Public Outreach award at a trade fair in Manchester on Thursday. It was recognized for its facility tours, brochures, website updates, social media, news releases, and participation at community events.
The fire department presented the following awards at its annual ceremony:
A Helping Hand Award to Mr. Sam Durfee for saving the life of a person who was not breathing at a local movie theater.
A Helping Hand Award to Lt. Mike Pearl, Concord Police Department, and Dr. David Hirsch, Concord Hospital, for their work with Battalion Chief Sean Brown in developing policies for dealing with active shooter events and conducting several exercises involving the police and fire departments.
A Meritorious Service Award was presented to Firefighter Christian Lund for his work in organizing and delivering “Operation Crash,” a simulated fatal crash scenario to the faculty, staff and students of the New Hampshire Technical Institute to raise awareness of the consequences of unsafe driving.
A Meritorious Service Award was presented to Lt. Ken Kiehl, assistant fire marshal, for organizing and overseeing fire protection at the State House during recent renovations.
An Emergency Medical Services Excellence citation was presented to Deputy Chief Sean Toomey, Lt. Christopher Andrews, Firefighter Paramedic John McBride, and Firefighters Philip Tirrell Jr., Chris Dolloff, Kris Otterson and Sam Cahan for saving the life of a woman who suffered a cardiac arrest at a local business. Retired firefighter paramedic Ian Butman also received a Helping Hand Award for his lifesaving assistance at this incident.
An Emergency Services Excellence citation was awarded to Deputy Chief Sean Toomey, Captain Tim Robinson, Firefighter Paramedics Paul DiGeronimo and Matthew Cole, and Firefighters Ron Piroso and Eric Anderson for saving the life of a person in cardiac arrest at a local shopping mall.
A Unit Citation was awarded to Battalion Chief Aaron McIntire; Captain Tim Robinson; Firefighter Paramedic Keith Richardson; and Firefighters Alex Matson III, Ronald Palmer, and Robert Andrews for their work in keeping an overdose patient from jumping from a third-story window and assuring that he received appropriate medical care.
Firefighter Matthew Fallon was named the Firefighter of the Year for his faithful and dedicated service over his 18 years with the Department, as well as for organizing and overseeing a very successful 50th anniversary celebration for the Heights Fire Station, his continued service to members of this and other fire departments in time of need, and his many contributions as a member of the leadership team of Local 1045 of the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Nineteen members of the department received pins honoring their military service.
(Nick Reid can be reached at 369-3325, nreid@cmonitor.com or on Twitter at @NickBReid.)