Join Our Upcoming Virtual Seminar
Starting a Business
Join us on March 11th at 11:00am for a virtual seminar on the best practices when starting a business.
This informative seminar will be presented by Erik Lesniak, Business Liaison from the City of Manchester, and will offer tips and tricks when starting a business including banking and financing basics, grants to target, and local resources you can access.
Meet the Presenter
Erik Lesniak is a dedicated community leader, coach, and advocate proudly serving Manchester, NH. A Holyoke, MA native with deep Irish roots, Erik has called Manchester home since the early 2000s, when he joined the New Hampshire Fisher Cats organization and went on to serve in senior leadership roles. He currently serves as Business Liaison for the City of Manchester's Economic Development Office.
Named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Manchester St. Patrick's Parade, Erik is deeply involved in numerous civic and nonprofit organizations and has spent decades coaching and mentoring local youth. From leading community initiatives and supporting families in need to volunteering extensively with The Salvation Army, Erik is known for his quiet, behind-the-scenes impact.
A devoted husband and father, Erik remains committed to strengthening Manchester and uplifting the community he proudly calls home.