Well, I finally made it to Small Dog Electronics store in Manchester, NH. I spent Wednesday meeting with several media contacts, got a tour of the WMUR-TV station, and generally enjoyed the incredibly warm weather while I got a first hand look at Manchester.
The first things that you notice driving through or into Manchester are the enormous mill buildings. These buildings originally housed the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company which was started in 1831 and existed for just over a century. The Amoskeag, as the company is known, was the largest producer of cotton textiles in the world in the early 20th century. Here is a link to a walking tour of Manchester that has some great photos and history of the city.
Our store is located in the Mall of New Hampshire which is just off of Route 101. Route 101 is the east-west highway that connects Hampton Beach on the east to Keene, NH* in the west. One of my first driving experiences in Drivers Ed was driving from my hometown of Townsend, MA to the Mall of New Hampshire. Good times, as they say. Good times.
What struck me most about my first visit to the store were how much I enjoyed the staff. Everyone is an Apple fan and they went out of their way to share their expertise. The store experience reminded me of the early days of Small Dog when everyone was a salesperson. I was struck by feeling of camaraderie and people working as a team. I had a great day and can’t wait to spend more time there. Be sure if you are within driving distance to get to the store. You won’t be disappointed.
Check out an NH store-inspired special below!
*Editor’s note: Keene was my first New England town—great memories! (-KH)