WEBINAR
FRAUD PREVENTION WEBINAR
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 27, noon
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: Meredith Village Savings Bank and NHTrust will be hosting a complimentary webinar on outsmarting scammers. Attendees will learn about top fraud trends from resident experts, to help avoid being tricked by the most current schemes. The webinar will be presented by Gibbs Roberts, fraud analyst, and William Roberts, fraud operations officer.
COST: Free
CONTACT: mvsb.com/fraudclass or email nhmbmarketing@nhmutual.com
SEMINAR
RAPID FIRE: WINNING WITH SOCIAL MEDIA ADVERTISING
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 27, 12 – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: At this event, you’ll learn how to use Facebook and Instagram ads to gain an advantage in the marketplace and dominate the competition. Some of the topics you’ll learn include: the five techniques you can implement immediately to gain more engagement and sales using social media advertising; the three “little-known facts” that can quickly transform your social advertising from an expense to the best investment your company is making; the traps most companies fall into that prevent them from becoming successful in social media advertising; and the most important metrics you should be monitoring to ensure your social media investments pay off in a big way.
COST: Free
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events or contact Cole Riel at coler@manchester-chamber.org
CONFERENCE
POWERED BY WOMEN
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 28, 8:00 – 11:30 AM
WHERE: Manchester Country Club, 180 South River Road, Bedford
WHAT: NH Business Review proudly presents the fourth-annual Powered by Women conference, a storytelling event that will showcase the drive, conviction and persistence of women leaders in the Granite State. The event will feature five successful women leaders from different career backgrounds and perspectives, who will give 10-minute talks about their personal and professional growth followed by a 45-minute panel discussion. This conference aims to connect female leaders through these stories and leave them feeling empowered and informed to succeed in their endeavors.
COST: $45, with breakfast included
CONTACT: nhbr.com/eventsawards/powered-by-women
COMMUNITY
NH TECH ALLIANCE’S 15TH ANNUAL PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 28, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: Five finalists will give a sevenminute pitch of their product, and the audience viewing at home will be able to vote for their favorite. The audience results will be combined with judges’ scores to select the 2021 Product of the Year. This year’s finalists are: Helios Core from Helios Sports Inc.; Breast Cancer Locator (BCL) from CairnSurgical, Inc.; BioAssemblyBot® 500 from Advanced Solutions Life Sciences; Powermax SYNC from Hypertherm, Inc.; and HVT 2.0 from Vapotherm.
COST: Free
CONTACT: nhtechalliance.org/nhhtc-events/product-of-theyear or search via Eventbrite
CONFERENCE
JUSTICE FOR JOURNALISM: THREATS FACING A FREE PRESS
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 2, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: UNH Manchester Multipurpose Room, 88 Commercial St., Manchester, with virtual option available
WHAT: The World Affairs Council of New Hampshire is proud to present their signature fall event, Justice for Journalism: Threats Facing a Free Press, with a focus on finding solutions for journalists who face dangers when trying to uncover stories of corruption, violence and global affairs. Speakers will be Diane M. Foley, president and executive director of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, and Carlos Martinez de la Serna, program director of the Committee for the Protection of Journalists.
COST: Free for online attendees; $100 for in-person event
CONTACT: wacnh.org/event-4511966
COMMUNITY
GREATER CONCORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 5 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: Join fellow members at the 102nd Annual Meeting and Citizen of the Year Award Celebration, presented by Merrimack County Savings Bank. This year, the Citizen of the Year Award will be presented to Jim Snodgrass, executive director of Second Start, a private nonprofit educational organization that provides adult basic education, job training and career counseling, education and training for at-risk youth, and child care services. There will also be a brief changing of the gavel and celebration of the chamber’s 2021 Board Chair, Leslie Walker of Mason + Rich, for her dedicated service to the chamber.
COST: $90 for individuals; $630 for table of 8
CONTACT: concordnhchamber.com/key-events/ or email events@concordnhchamber.com
SEMINAR
BUSINESS BASICS FOR NEW ENTREPRENEURS
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: You’re starting a business in New Hampshire. What do you do now? SBDC business advisors will present on business planning, financial management and marketing during this virtual three-session workshop series, with a Q&A session.
Hear from business owners about their experiences starting their businesses.
Speakers will be: Amy Bard, SBDC business advisor, Merrimack Valley Region; Vardhan Bajpai, SBDC business advisor, Southwest Region; Amy Sterndale, SBDC business advisor, Seacoast Region; and Heidi Edwards Dunn, facilitator.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: nhsbdc.org
FUNDRAISER
8TH ANNUAL DISTILLER’S SHOWCASE
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 4, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: New England’s largest showcase of premium spirits features over 700 spirits and 25+ restaurants, all to benefit the NH Food Bank. After a year off, anticipation is high for this year’s event, with more of the world’s top brands, the addition of exclusive suites and an expanded list of restaurants from around the state presenting their signature dishes. This event is for adults 21 years of age or older. No one under 21 years of age will be admitted.
COST: $60 per person
CONTACT: Search on Eventbrite
NETWORKING
NHBSR’S 7TH ANNUAL JUST ONE THING SUSTAINABILITY SLAM
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 4, 4 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility’s 7th annual Just One Thing Sustainability Slam will be a lively evening of networking, storytelling and sharing of best practices. The dynamic virtual platform will feature networking opportunities throughout the night. Celebrate leading local sustainability efforts with NHSBR and vote in real time for the very best stories, presented in highenergy, fast-paced 90-second skits.
COST: $20 for NHSBR members; $30 not-yet members
CONTACT: nhbsr.org/jot or email Zeina Eyceoz at zeina@nhbsr.org
