WEBINAR
WHAT NH BUSINESS CAN DO TO HELP SOLVE THE HOUSING CRISIS
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual seminar
WHAT: Join a panel of experts and special guests from businesses around the state to discuss the state of New Hampshire’s housing crisis, its causes, the risks it poses to businesses (and their customers and employees) and most importantly, what business leaders can do to help find solutions. The panel features Rob Dapice, executive director of New Hampshire Housing; Kaela Tavares, community and economic development planning coordinator of the North Country Council; and Mike Skelton, president and CEO of Business and Industry Association of NH.
COST: Free
CONTACT: nhbr.com/webinars
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 openmic-style, 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
WEBINAR
RIGHT AND WRONG WAY TO IMPLEMENT DEI IN THE WORKPLACE & HR’S ROLE
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 18, 12 – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom webinar
WHAT: It’s time to start talking about organizational mistakes in implementing DEI and how HR can either be the biggest asset or hindrance to DEI efforts. This virtual event will focus on HR’s role in a successful DEI strategy. Join Amy Cann, SHRM-SCP, of HR ROI, and key speaker, Kimberly Bozeman, a dynamic, positive HR expert and DEIB trainer, who will discuss critical mistakes and how to correct them.
COST: Free
CONTACT: portsmouthchamber.org/events
SEMINAR
YORK IE WEBINAR: UNLOCKING YOUR POTENTIAL WITH DR. JULIE GURNER
WHEN: Monday, Feb. 21, 2:30 – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: Being a leader is a tough gig. Entrepreneurs, CEOs, coaches and investors all struggle with the constant pressures of success. But what if there was an easier way? Join the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce for a fireside chat with executive performance coach Dr. Julie Gurner, founder of Gurner Consulting, to discuss how leaders can unlock their true potential. During the conversation with Adam Coughlin, CMO of York IE, Dr. Gurner will share her unique approach to help high performers thrive and reach even bigger heights. Dr. Gurner has worked with some of the nation’s top executives, with an average client net-worth of more than $20 million. Don’t miss this opportunity.
Register now for an engaging chat with the leading performance coach for entrepreneurs!
COST: Free
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events or email Meaghan McGrath at meaghan@york.ie
WEBINAR
CHALLENGES FACING NH HOSPITALS
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom webinar
WHAT: Join the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce for a timely virtual forum, featuring a panel of experts who will share insight on strain felt by hospitals across the Granite State. This forum aims to get to the root of the issue — whether it stems from a workforce shortage, high Covid-19 hospitalizations or NH’s mental health crisis — by talking to professionals who are on the front lines in the healthcare industry. Join the conversation and find out how this key issue affects you and your family, as it impacts the delivery of emergency services across the state.
COST: $10
CONTACT: cca.concordnhchamber.com
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
COMMUNITY
NHBR’S BOB AWARDS
WHEN: Thursday, March 10, 5 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: The BOB (Best of Business) Awards is an annual program that recognizes the Granite State’s exceptional businesses — the ones that offer the best service, pay attention to details, and have the most helpful and eager employees. This year’s awards reception is a fun evening of hors d’oeuvres, drinks, music and networking. This is not a plated dinner or seated table event. Semi-formal attire is encouraged.
COST: $65
CONTACT: nhbr.com/events-awards/best-of-business-awards
WEBINAR
SMALL BUSINESS DAY, PRESENTED BY BANGOR SAVINGS BANK
WHEN: Friday, March 11, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom webinar
WHAT: This online webinar is an opportunity for small business owners and managers to receive valuable information to help companies grow and prosper. This event will focus on important challenges and opportunities facing small businesses, and is presented in partnership with U.S. Small Business Administration and local chambers of commerce.
COST: Free
CONTACT: members.biaofnh.com/events or email Lora McMahon lmcmahon@BIAofNH.com
WORKSHOP
PRACTICAL MARKETING STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
WHEN: Wednesday, March 16, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
WHAT: Are you ready to grow your business? Move in new directions? Expand your markets and reach new customers? You need hands-on marketing strategies that will help you take action and generate results. This online workshop will focus on developing essential marketing strategies crucial to driving your business and your bottom line, and explore: the far-reaching ways that marketing permeates and impacts every aspect of your business; how to purposefully create and effectively leverage your brand; how to develop and use audience segmentation, target markets and personas to define and reach customers; how to identify the elements of value that your customers care about and create distinguishing marketing messages based on those values; and the importance of connecting your marketing efforts to your revenue goals and bottom line. There will be at least one brief exercise and time for discussion and Q&A.
COST: Free; registration is required
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/marketing
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