VIRTUAL EVENT

GUBERNATORIAL AND CONGRESSIONAL FORUM

When: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26

What: Join the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce in hearing from gubernatorial and congressional candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Cost: $25 members; $35 non-members

Contact: business.manchesterchamber.org/events

VIRTUAL EVENT

NASHUA CHAMBER EXCLUSIVE WITH DR. CYNTHIA WHITAKER

When: Noon – 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27

What: Dr. Cynthia Whitaker, interim president and CEO of the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center, will join Nashua Chamber President Kate Luczko for a conversation and Q&A about the impact of recent events including the Pandemic, social upheaval and how the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center is preparing for the future.

Cost: Free for members; $10 nonmembers, registration required

Contact: bit.ly/3klVoBJ

VIRTUAL EVENT

CRAFT BREWERY STARTUP WORKSHOP

When: 6 – 8:30 p.m., Oct. 27, Oct. 29, Nov. 3, Nov. 5

What: Join UNH Professional Development & Training for a multi-day workshop designed to teach you the ins and outs of starting your own craft brewery.

Cost: $579

Contact: training.unh.edu/craftbrewery

VIRTUAL EVENT

CHALLENGES OF THE NEW EMPLOYMENT LANDSCAPE

When: 1 – 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28

What: From paid family leave to implementing new health and safety guidelines, a panel organized by the Business and Industry Association will give small and large employers answers to the questions posed during this unprecedented time.

Cost: Free to BIA and Capitol Connect members; $15 non-members

Contact: biaofnh.com/events-calendar.html

VIRTUAL EVENT

INNOVATORS IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES

When: 5 – 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28

What: Jorge Sepulcre of Harvard University will discuss his work that focuses on understanding how the brain organizes and processes information, including how cortical hubs integrate external stimuli to create a coherent sense of reality.

Cost: Free, registration required

Contact: news.dartmouth.edu/events/ to sign up for mailing list for Zoom links

VIRTUAL EVENT

OPERATION HR

When: 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 29

What: NH Business Review will host a virtual discussion that will address how employers can approach hiring and retaining workers who have service backgrounds or who are in the National Guard or Reserves. Our panel consists of representatives from notable veteran resource groups, such as Bruce Thompson of NHESGR and Mike Pacheco of NH National Guard and NHESGR, veteran support services coordinator Michael McGandy of Southern New Hampshire University, the perspective of veteran Grant Wege of Harvard Pilgrim and HR professional Doreen Nichols of Eversource Energy.

Cost: Free, registration required

Contact: nhbr.com/eventsawards/operation-hr

VIRTUAL EVENT

MAKING THE MOST OF TEACHING ON ZOOM

When: 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3

What: Faculty and students from the Dartmouth Center for Advancement of Learning will discuss strategies for delivering content, engaging students and building community in Zoom classrooms. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice, as host and participant, with Zoom tools like breakout groups, screen sharing, polling and annotation.

Cost: Free, registration required and space limited

Contact: news.dartmouth.edu/events/ to register for Zoom link

VIRTUAL EVENT

ADULT WORKSHOP: EXPRESSIVE WRITING

When: 5:30 – 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5

What: Facilitated by Hood Museum Teaching Specialist Vivian Ladd and author Joni B. Cole, founder of the Writer’s Center of White River Junction, this workshop fuses explorations of works ofr art with fun and meaningful expressive writing exercises.

No writing experience required, just a willing pen and curious mind.

Cost: Free, registration required and space limited

Contact: news.dartmouth.edu/events/ to register for Zoom link

VIRTUAL EVENT

CONVERSATION WITH TERRY BROOKS, AUTHOR OF SHANNARA SERIES

When: 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6

What: Since he first began the Shannara saga in 1977, Terry Brooks has had a clear idea of how the series should end, and now that moment is at end. The author will discuss The Last Druid, the conclusion to the series, which is filled with twists, turns and epic feats.

Cost: Free, registration required

Contact: gibsonsbookstore.com/event

VIRTUAL EVENT

FIND YOUR CAUSE

When: 5 – 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10

What: Manchester Young Professional’s is hosting another pitchstyle event where nonprofits will talk about their organization and opportunities to volunteer.

Cost: Free, registration required

Contact: Search via Eventbrite or Manchester Chamber website

VIRTUAL EVENT

THE 2020 ELECTION: WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY

When: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10

What: Moderated by Boston-based journalist and filmmaker Callie Crossley, the Rutman Distinguished Lecture Series on the American Presidency will entail a discussion with Jennifer Horn, co-founder of the Lincoln Project and former chair of the NH Republican Party; Andy Smith, UNH professor of practice in political science and director of the UNH Survey Center; and Jason Sokol, UNH professor of history.

Cost: Free, registration required

Contact: https://cola.unh.edu/2020-election

VIRTUAL EVENT

RAPID FIRE GOOGLE STRATEGIES THAT ACTUALLY WORK!

When: Noon – 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11

What: Brad Solomon and Caitlin Conchek, market experts from SC Digital, will cover the basic tips and tools available to your business and share advanced strategies for increasing exposure, growing engagement and expanding your business.

Cost: Free, registration required

Contact: business.manchesterchamber.org/events

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