WORKSHOP

SEACOAST SCORE WORKSHOP: MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS & BEST PRACTICES

WHEN: Monday Jan. 31, 6 – 8 p.m.

WHERE: Virtual event

WHAT: Learn effective marketing fundamentals, 10 best practices and some useful resources. Includes open mic chat opportunities to exchange ideas. The goal is to help attendees take action right now, whether starting a small business or growing one.

COST: Free; registration is required

CONTACT: portsmouthchamber.org/events

SEMINAR

PORTSMOUTH TOURISM SUMMIT 2022

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 2, 8 – 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Jimmy’s on Congress, 135 Congress St., Portsmouth

WHAT: The Tourism Summit is an educational opportunity for tourism owners, managers and employees, featuring an overview from the Portsmouth Chamber and the City of Portsmouth. Presenters will address the latest industry trends, opportunities to network with other tourism professionals and more.

COST: Free for Portsmouth hospitality industry members

CONTACT: portsmouthchamber.org/events or email Michelle Davis at michelle@portsmouthcollaborative.org

SEMINAR

OFFERING UNIQUE BENEFITS TO GROW RETENTION WITH BLUELION LLC

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 12 – 1 p.m.

WHERE: Zoom webinar

WHAT: Benefits are the leading recruiting technique for employers in today’s competitive market. Are you keeping up with “the Joneses?” Hosted by Alison Milioto and Toni Runci, co-founders and co-owners of BlueLion, this webinar will focus on sharing unique benefits to implement in the workplace, low cost, no cost, and leveraging partners to provide more for your dollar options to your team. Topics covered include trending benefits, benefits by generation, building a budget, offering different packages and low- to no-cost benefits.

COST: Registration is required

CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events or email Cole Riel at coler@manchester-chamber.org

EXPO

NH FARM, FOREST & GARDEN EXPO 2022

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 4, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. & Saturday, Feb. 5, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester

WHAT: This in-person, familyfriendly event is open to the public, and features a variety of engaging exhibitors, educational workshops and demonstrations of interest to industry members and home-owners alike, live animals, children’s programs and activities, and a new Garden/Landscaping Skills Showcase area. The NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and provides information and education on all aspects of agriculture and forestry by bringing the state’s farming and forestry communities together to share ideas and views on industry needs, while providing a fun and interesting venue for the public to learn about these industries and their impact on life in New Hampshire.

COST: $10; kids 12 and under are free

CONTACT: nhfarmandforestexpo.org

SEMINAR

2022 ECONOMIC FORECAST

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 9, 12-30 – 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Virtual event

WHAT: Brian Gottlob, economic expert and director of the NH Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, will share his economic forecast for 2022 along with his insights on key issues and challenges facing the local, state and regional economy. Attendees will gain insight to align business goals with real-time predictions and data to strategize in 2022.

COST: $25 chamber members; $35 not-yet members

CONTACT: business.manchester-chamber.org/events or email Corinne Breton at corinneb@manchester-chamber.org

SEMINAR

REAL ESTATE INVESTING IN MANCHESTER

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 9, 9 – 11 p.m.

WHERE: Virtual event

WHAT: Attendees will not only will e-meet local real estate investors that are active nationwide but will also learn the four levels of real estate investing; why and how anyone can pay less in taxes; how to use social media to improve profits; strategies to pay off a mortgage in a third of the time; how to start earning right away; and more! Additional topics will include: wealth building, management strategies, and business and personal development.

COST: $10

CONTACT: www.eventbrite.com/e/real-estate-its-about-to-getinteresting-in-manchestertickets-204681266177

WORKSHOP

PITCHFORK BUSINESS IDEA JAM

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 17, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

WHERE: The Hannah Grimes Center, 25 Roxbury St., Keene

WHAT: Join the Hannah Grimes Center for an open-micstyle, fastpaced evening of business idea pitching.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn and maybe even become a part of new business ventures in our community that can help to cover a need or gap in what is currently offered.

COST: Free; registration required

CONTACT: ticketelf.com/events/pitchfork-business-idea-jam-2-17-2022

COMMUNITY

2022 OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN BUSINESS AWARDS

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WHERE: Webinar

WHAT: The Outstanding Women in Business Awards celebrate New Hampshire women who have truly excelled, not only in their professional lives but also as leaders and role models in their communities. While many of these women come from different industries and walks of life, they share several traits — a strong sense of self, a success-driven work ethic and the extraordinary accomplishments to show for it.

This year’s recipients will take part in a panel discussion about their experiences and receive their awards during this virtual ceremony.

The 2022 recipients are: Amy Heymans, Mad*Pow; Elizabeth Cash Hitchcock, the Orbit Group, Minim, The Bookery Manchester, Factory on Willow, LLC; Judy Rogers, Prime Roast Coffee Co.; Marian McCord, University of New Hampshire; Michelle McEwen, Speare Memorial Hospital; and Sandra Almonte, Don Quijote Restaurant. In addition, Arts in Reach will receive the Advocate for Women’s Empowerment (AWE) Award, which honors an individual or organization that has made a lasting impact on empowering women and girls in the Granite State.

COST: Free

CONTACT: nhbr.com/events-awards/outstanding-women-in-business

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