CONCORD — The Business & Industry Association, New Hampshire’s statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate, announced the addition of Meagan Pariseau to its staff.

Pariseau will serve as program and membership coordinator and be responsible for planning, managing and coordinating a variety of key membership and program initiatives essential to the growth and success of the BIA.

BIA represents over 400 member companies in a variety of industries that employ over 100,000 people throughout the state and contribute $5 billion annually to New Hampshire’s economy.

Pariseau previously served as a marketing coordinator and manager of content marketing with Akumina, a software company in Nashua. She also previously worked with TJX Companies, providing public relations services for Marshalls and TJ Maxx.

Originally from Stewartstown, N.H., Pariseau received her Bachelor of Arts from Lasell University in fashion communications and promotion with a minor in event management.