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CONFERENCE

PITCHFORK GROWTH

WHEN: Thursday, April 14, 5:30 – 6 p.m.

WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury Street, Keene (livestream option available)

WHAT: PitchFork Growth provides money and momentum to entrepreneurs looking to connect their business and its growth opportunities to potential lenders and investors with a special interest in supporting local economic growth. PitchFork Growth is also a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect their business and its growth opportunities with community members who have an interest in supporting local economic growth and whose resources extend beyond just financial to include valuable networks, experience, resources and skills. Hear pitches from three entrepreneurs: Megan Lafaso Hercher, The Sullivan Country Store; Adam Hamilton, Nuttin’ Ordinary; and Jack Rixey, Tracey’s Community Farm.

COST: Free

CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/pitchfork-growth-2 or email programs@hannahgrimes.com

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 common-sense 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

COMMUNITY

RESTAURANT WEEK PORTSMOUTH & THE SEACOAST

WHEN: Thursday, April 21 – Saturday, April 30

WHERE: Restaurants in the Greater Portsmouth area

WHAT: Over 30 restaurants around the Seacoast — in Portsmouth, Durham, Hampton, New Castle, Rye, Exeter, and Kittery and Kittery Point, Maine — are inviting you to enjoy great meal values during lunch and dinner over 10 days. Participating restaurants include 110 Grill, Atlantic Grill, BRGR Bar, CR’s the Restaurant, Portsmouth Gas Light Co., Vida Cantina, Portsmouth Brewery and much more.

COST: Three course menus, lunch and dinner, $25 and $45 per person respectively (not including drinks and gratuity)

CONTACT: goportsmouthnh.com/restaurant-week-2022

SEMINAR

SALEM POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS: KEEPING YOUR BUSINESS SAFE

WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, 5:30 – 7 p.m.

WHERE: Salem High School Performing Arts Auditorium, 44 Geremonty Drive, Salem

WHAT: The Salem Police Department will lead this informational session, sharing practical information on crime prevention and business safety. This event is ideal for Salem Chamber member and non-member businesses.

COST: Free, registration is required

CONTACT: gschamber.com/events

CONFERENCE

DEI FROM TALK TO ACTION: BUILDING A HIGH- PERFORMANCE, INCLUSIVE CULTURE

WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 8 – 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Manchester Country Club, 180 South River Rd., Bedford

WHAT: At this event, business leaders will develop an enhanced understanding of what DEI is from a business perspective, how it can improve organizational performance as well as practical steps they can take away to create a powerful, creative, innovative and supportive culture. This three-part program will feature an opening overview from James McKim, managing partner at Organizational Ignition and author of the new book, “The Diversity Factor: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance.” Then, a panel of consultants specializing in DEI and moderated by Lisa Carter, owner of Drinkwater Marketing, will dive into a broad overview of the field as seen across their many clients in New Hampshire and beyond. Finally, a panel of DEI officers from New Hampshire companies, moderated by Zaineb Haider, Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisor at Cigna, will share their practical experiences in leading their companies’ DEI efforts.

COST: $49, includes breakfast buffet and digital copy of “The Diversity Factor: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance” by James McKim

CONTACT: nhbr.com/dei

COMMUNITY

KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY: JOCKEYS & JULEPS

WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 5 – 9 p.m.

WHERE: The Biergarten Merrimack, 221 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack

WHAT: Watch “The Running of the Roses” live on the big screen while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, games, raffles, prizes and more. Wear your best derby hat or bowtie, watch the race and enjoy a wonderful evening. Proceeds go towards programs at Touchstone Farm, a Lyndeborough-based educational and therapeutic nonprofit that is positively changing lives through partnerships between horses and people.

COST: $85 per person, $160 per couple

CONTACT: gmsvcc.org/kentuckyderby-party-2021

SEMINAR

ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE DINNER

WHEN: Monday, May 9, 5 – 8 p.m.

WHERE: LaBelle Winery, 345 NH Route 101, Amherst

WHAT: The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Fidelity present the Annual Legislative Dinner, which brings together leaders of the business community and elected officials to help form productive relationships that will enhance the legislature’s ability to enact sound policies. The program will feature a moderated panel discussion between members of the House and Senate. Each legislator will have the opportunity to give brief remarks followed by a panel discussion on the key policy issues in front of the Legislature this year. Attendees will be able to submit or ask questions of the panel at the event. The dinner also gives attendees the opportunity to become more familiar with the Chamber’s priorities in the area of government affairs and advocating for our member businesses.

COST: $75 chamber members, $95 not-yet members

CONTACT: business.manchester-chamber.org/events/details/2022-legislativedinner-presented-by-fidelity-7845

WEBINAR

MARIJUANA & THE WORKPLACE

WHEN: Thursday, May 19, 1 – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Zoom event

WHAT: With recreational and medical marijuana use legal in multiple states, employers are often left wondering what restrictions they can, and want, to have in the workplace. Changes in political and social attitudes complicate the issue as well. In this session, Commonwealth Payroll & HR will talk through the legal landscape for both recreational and medicinal use, including potential ADA issues.

COST: Free, registration required

CONTACT: commpayhr.com/webinar-marijuanathe-workplace