WORKSHOP
NH CYBERSECURITY SYMPOSIUM BY MCC-NH
WHEN: March 29 – 31, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Manchester Community College, 1066 Front St., Manchester; virtual option available
WHAT: Each spring the Cybersecurity program faculty and students of the Computer Science Department host the NH Cybersecurity Symposium by MCC. This three-day hybrid (on-site and online) summit features some of the top voices in cybersecurity, local and state law enforcement, and business leaders who have stories to tell about cyber crimes in our community.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: nhcybersecuritysymposium.com
WORKSHOP
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP SERIES: BEING A STEWARD OF WORKPLACE CULTURE
WHEN: Wednesday, March 30, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: What are the elements of workplace culture, and what impacts it (positively and negatively)? Just as important, what role do you, as a leader in your organization, play in influencing the culture at work? Through interactive learning, we not only deepen our understanding of these dynamics, but we also learn take-back-to-work tools. This series is great for anyone who leads others and would like to work on skills, learn more about their own leadership strengths and struggles, and gain a multitude of practical tools and resources. We draw heavily from the “real world” experiences of participants, so come prepared to share your own ideas and be inspired by others in the group.
COST: Free
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/management-leadershipseries-2022/2022-03-30
EXPO
LEADINGAGE ME & NH 2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
WHEN: Tuesday, April 5, 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, April 6, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 PM
WHERE: Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel, 250 Market St., Portsmouth
WHAT: The expo is your opportunity to reconnect with your peers and your purpose, to hear from industry experts in top notch education sessions, gather business intelligence in the expo, and take a much-needed breather to re-connect with your professional purpose. Sessions cover topics such as the future of senior living and aging services, post-trauma growth, maximizing your supply chains, improving your marketing ROI, conversing about DEI issues, cyber risk management and more.
COST: members $349; non-members $499
CONTACT: leadingagemenh.org/conference-2022
SEMINAR
FAIR HOUSING: KNOWING THE LAW AND BEST PRACTICES FOR IMPLEMENTATION
WHEN: Tuesday, April 5, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Saint Anselm College, NH Institute of Politics, West Wing, 100 Saint Anselm Dr., Manchester
WHAT: This workshop will provide an in-depth review of various fair housing laws and best practices, including state and local protected categories, reasonable accommodations and modifications, prohibited activities, screening, occupancy policies and more. This training will also provide special attention to housing provided for specialty populations, including seniors, people with disabilities and people experiencing homelessness. Great training for new hires, or for those needing a refresher on landlord-tenant fair housing practices.
COST: $50
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
WEBINAR
BUDGETING AND PROFIT FIRST
WHEN: Wednesday, April 6, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
WHAT: Do you feel like your business is living paycheck to paycheck? Do you stress over being able to take money out of your business? Do you worry when it comes to tax time that there isn’t enough saved for taxes? With this workshop, the instructor, Owner Jennifer Strimbeck of Gimli Ventures Financial Coaching, will introduce Profit First and how you can use the system to transition to better financial stability. In this lesson, attendees will learn what makes up a budget, how to create a budget, and work through the Profit First System for businesses.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/budgeting-and-profit-first
COMMUNITY
2022 LEGISLATIVE CROSSOVER RECEPTION
WHEN: Thursday, April 7, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Rivier University, Dion Center, 16 Clement St., Nashua
WHAT: Join the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce at Rivier’s University’s Dion Center for their Legislative Crossover Cocktail reception, which signifies that the NH House bills have crossed over to the Senate, and Senate bills have crossed over to the House! Enjoy an evening of networking, listening and discussing the legislation that’s going to the different legislative houses in Concord. This is an opportunity to meet or further conversations with NH legislators and see how your concerns are being addressed.
COST: $25 members, $30 non-members; pre-registration is required
CONTACT: members.nashuachamber.com/events
WEBINAR
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: MANAGING PERFORMANCE ISSUES
WHEN: Thursday, April 7, 1 – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
WHAT: Managing employees’ performance is one of the most dreaded items a manager or HR has to do. Nobody wants to be the “bad guy” and who wants to have these hard conversations? In this training we will discuss easy ways to communicate with employees and how to manage through positive goals, and honest real talk!
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: business.gdlchamber.org/events
WEBINAR
PULSAR SECURITY PRESENTS: UNDERSTANDING CYBER THREATS AND 10 THINGS TO PROTECT AGAINST THEM
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20, 12 – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
WHAT: In this session, experts will explain, in non-technical, jargon-free terms, the nature of the threats that are knocking at your door on a regular basis, and talk about the easiest things you can do to help keep them from victimizing your organization. Some of these commonsense measures include timely patching, using current versions of software, picking passwords the right way and a bunch more that do not require a huge effort, but can deliver a big difference. Experts include Patrick Hynds, CEO and founder of cybersecurity companies DTS and Pulsar Security, and Duane Laflotte, chief technology officer at Pulsar Security and DTS.
COST: Free
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/event or email Cole Riel at coler@manchester-chamber.org
COMMUNITY
LAUGHS FOR LEARNING COMEDY NIGHT WITH JUSTON MCKINNEY
WHEN: Thursday, April 21, 5:30 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Castleton Event Center, 58 Enterprise Drive, Windham
WHAT: “Laughs for Learning” is a fun night of networking and a comedy show that serves to fund the Salem Chamber’s Scholarship Program and Interview Challenge Competition. The Chamber awards annual scholarships to students who are dependents of someone who works for a Chamber member or students who, themselves, work directly for a Chamber member. The Interview Challenge is a unique program that prepares students for the interviewing process by having them go through three rounds of mock interviews.
COST: $50 per person
CONTACT: gschamber.com/events
