About Catapult Seacoast

Catapult Seacoast is a community networking group for young professionals who live and/or work in the Seacoast area. We create an intentional space for 20 and 30 “somethings” from all industries to connect, network, learn, and grow as professionals and individuals.

Catapult events are an excellent way to meet local business leaders, build relationships with other local young professionals, and leverage opportunities to increase both your personal and professional networks through social and educational activities.

Our History

Founded in 2006, Catapult launched with a simple agenda: to enrich the Seacoast community and help unite young professionals and develop future leaders. 

Today, Catapult has created a network of more than 2,000 young professionals and serves as a hub for professional growth among young leaders, business owners, and college students. We offer a variety of programs including professional and social networking events,  seminars, entrepreneurial and career advice, and access to some of the most influential businesses and people throughout the Greater Seacoast.

As of 2022, Catapult is relaunching under the leadership of the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth in partnership with the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, The Falls Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. This merger supports our mission to create connections in our community and to be inclusive of young professionals in all Greater Seacoast communities.

Programs & Events

Connects | Monthly

Connects is our monthly after-hours networking event. This is your opportunity to network and make connections in the community in a casual, low-key atmosphere.

Lunch | Monthly

Meet new people during your lunch hour with Catapult lunch events. Our lunch events are held to provide you with an opportunity to make a few new professional connections during lunch.

Annual Holiday Party | December

Catapult hosts an annual holiday party in December. Each year, the festive event serves as a fun way for the organization to celebrate its anniversary, cheers to another year, thank volunteers and partners, and bring together local community members.

10 to Watch Awards | 2024

An initiative of Catapult Seacoast, in partnership with Seacoast Media Group, the 10 to Watch Awards recognize and celebrate remarkable, hard-working young professionals who live or work in the Seacoast.

Each year, 10 to Watch honors young professionals between the ages of 21 and 40 who are making a difference in the Seacoast community. The top 20 finalists, along with the 10 winners, are selected by a panel of judges from young professional organizations around New Hampshire, curated by Stay, Work, Play.