VIRTUAL EVENT
THE BLACK CHURCH: THIS IS OUR STORY, THIS IS OUR SONG
WHEN: 2 – 3:30 p.m., Sunday, April 11
WHAT: New Hampshire PBS, in partnership with New Hampshire Humanities, the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire and the Manchester Chapter of the NAACP present a screening and discussion of the new PBS documentary. The two-part series, hosted by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., reveals the broad history and culture of the Black Church and explores the African American faith communities on the frontlines of hope and change. This online virtual event will feature 30 minutes of the documentary followed by an interactive discussion moderated by Dr. Tricia Peone, public programs director at New Hampshire Humanities.
COST: Free, registration required Contact: nhpbs.org/events
VIRTUAL EVENT
2021 STATE OF THE CITY
WHEN: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 14
WHAT: Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig will join Greater Manchester Chamber CEO Mike Skelton for a conversation on the State of the City where audience members will be able to ask questions during a moderated Q&A.
COST: Free for members; 10 non-members
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
NH NEXT: A SUMMIT FOR YOUNG CHANGEMAKERS
WHEN: Noon
– 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 12 – Friday, April 16 What: Geared toward
Granite Staters ages 18 to 40, Stay Work Play’s third annual conference
will allow young people to engage with peers who have made a difference
in their communities or New Hampshire as a whole. A number of topics are
assigned for each day of the week, including creating change through
advocacy and the environment.
COST: Free, registration required
Contact: stayworkplay.org/nh-next
WEBINAR
BRITISH CONSUL GENERAL TALKS TRADE WITH BIA MEMBERS
WHEN: 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., Friday, April 16
WHAT: Dr.
Peter Abbott, British Consul General to New England, and Kunal Khatri,
Deputy Trade Commissioner to North America, will discuss key sectors and
trade opportunities offered by the United Kingdom. Learn about services
offered to New Hampshire companies expanding their physical operations
in the UK, and how to make connections with UK companies looking for
partnerships with US companies.
COST: Free BIA/Capitol Connect members, $25 non-members
CONTACT: web.biaofnh.com/events
WEBINAR
NAVIGATING TODAY’S TAX ENVIRONMENT
WHEN: Noon – 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 20
WHAT: Stephen
Gilbert, director of advanced planning group at Prudential Annuities,
will discuss how taxes are changing this year, looking at the impact of
the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Learn how to look at your portfolio
through a tax-efficiency lens and see what you can do to help manage the
taxes on your investments.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
WEBINAR
MERGING UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES — IMPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS
WHEN: 11 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, April 21
WHAT: Governor
Sununu is proposing a merger of the University System of New Hampshire,
including flagship UNH, with the Community College System of New
Hampshire, with twelve locations around the state, into one unified
system. Proponents, including BIA, argue the unification of the two
systems is appropriate.
Hear representatives from both sides of this debate.
COST: Free BIA and Capitol Connect members; $25 non-members
CONTACT: web.biaofnh.com/events
VIRTUAL EVENT
RURAL COLLEGE ACCESS & SUCCESS SUMMIT
WHEN: 12:30 p.m., Monday, April 26 – 3:30 p.m., Friday, April 30
WHAT: The
education equity Summit brings together teachers, principals,
superintendents, higher education leaders, legislators, and non-profit
leaders to share ideas and strategies for ensuring that rural youth have
the opportunity to successfully transition from high school to college
and career.
COST: $250 per organization
CONTACT: ruralsummit@berea.edu or search Eventbrite
VIRTUAL EVENT
ACTIVE BY-STANDER TRAINING
WHEN: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Thursday, May 6
WHAT: You
see someone bullying a person who looks as if he/she is not capable of
handling the situation. What do you do? Many of us are seeking tools to
respond effectively to such biased anger. This highly interactive
training help you understand the roles in a variety of situations,
understand what discourages us from acting when we see harm doing,
understand how to move through this resistance to action. Facilitated by
James McKim of Organizational Ignition, and Aron DiBacco, Granite State
Organizing Project.
COST: $30
CONTACT: organizationalignition.com/performancedei
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