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CONFERENCE
2022 ENERGY INNOVATION CONFERENCE
WHEN: Tuesday, May 24, 2 – 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Derryfield School, 2108 River Rd., Manchester
WHAT: Gathering the top minds in the energy field to discuss new ideas, emerging trends and exciting technologies, speakers will shed light on how the next generation of clean energy policies can capitalize on the cost declines of renewable energy technologies to ensure that a zero-emission future is affordable to all. The conference features an afternoon of speakers giving short “TEDx style” presentations about new technologies, business models and policy frameworks that have the potential to reshape the state’s energy landscape. It will also include networking breaks for attendees to interact with representatives of the companies presenting their vision, as well as an “after hours” with the speakers and CENH member businesses at the Tap House Grille in Hooksett.
COST: $25
CONTACT: cleanenergynh.org/event-details/2022-energyinnovation-conference
SEMINAR
MCLANE MIDDLETON’S 2022 NH EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE
WHEN: Tuesday, May 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE: Castleton Banquet & Conference Center, 58 Enterprise Dr., Windham
WHAT: McLane Middleton attorneys will discuss the latest trends in employment law to help prepare business owners and leaders how to manage their workforce in the coming year. Topics will include: an update on legal and legislative changes; workplace disability accommodations; romantic relationships in the workplace; steps for conducting an effective workplace investigation; restrictive covenants; immigration; cybersecurity concerns for HR; a wage and hour update; retaliation claims; and more. View the event website to learn more about panelists and breakout sessions.
COST: $150 per person; includes continental breakfast, lunch, networking reception, electronic copies of materials and credits
CONTACT: mclane.com/event/2022-newhampshire-employment-law-update
COMMUNITY
TASTE OF THE REGION 2022
WHEN: Thursday, June 2, 5 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A St., Derry
WHAT: Hosted by the Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce, Taste of the Region features over 20 food and beverage vendors, who will be offering complimentary samples along with great deals on gift certificates and merchandise.
There will be live entertainment, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Kyle B. Ross Memorial Scholarship. Each vendor will also compete for the title of Fan Favorite in three categories: savory, sips and sweets.
COST: $35 per person
CONTACT: business.gdlchamber.org/events
NETWORKING
31ST ANNUAL BUSINESS SHOWCASE
WHEN: Monday, June 6, 3 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: This popular event features the products and services of Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce members from a variety of industries in a friendly, local atmosphere that makes networking easy. We combine all the advantages of business networking with a fun trade show atmosphere. Visit the chamber website for a full list of exhibitors.
COST: $5 chamber members; $8 general public
CONTACT: concordnhchamber.com/business-showcase
WEBINAR
NEXTGEN NH: EMERGING LEADERS
WHEN: Wednesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Link will be provided
WHAT: NH Business Review’s NextGen New Hampshire goes behind the creative processes of the next generation of emerging leaders, whether they’re just out of college or looking to make a career change later in life. Hear from industry experts as they discuss the economic impacts of the Great Resignation and share the inspiration behind their most successful endeavors, as well as the challenges they’ve had to overcome along the way. Panelists include: Ryan Barton, Mainstay Technologies; Pawn Nitichan, City Year New Hampshire; Dan Weeks, Revision Energy; and Talesha Saint-Marc, Bernstein Shur.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: nhbr.com/eventsawards/nextgen-nh
CONFERENCE
FOOD BIZ LAB PITCH EVENT
WHEN: Wednesday, June 8, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: Food Biz Lab is a weekend immersion program with ongoing support that will change the course of your food startup. At its core, the program is a weekend intensive where you will work with experienced coaches and facilitators to launch or grow your food business, followed by eight, monthly Zoom meetings to maintain traction. The Startup Weekend Incubator Lab is for early-phase food and beverage entrepreneurs. This is defined as a range of businesses from those that are at the idea phase and have not yet started selling to those selling up to $5,000 per month in product. Food businesses can include valueadded farm products, restaurants, food trucks, packaged food and value-added producers, artisanal beverages (including wine, beer, mead, soda and spirits), baked goods, pet treats and more.
COST: Free
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com
MEETING
BIA OF NH SEACOAST POLICY ROUNDTABLE
WHEN: Tuesday, June 14, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Great Bay Community College, 320 Corporate Dr., Portsmouth
WHAT: The Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce and the Business & Industry Association of NH are hosting a business roundtable discussion designed to give the business community a voice in establishing a proactive legislative and regulatory agenda for the 2023 legislative session at the NH State House. This roundtable is open to the general public, members of chambers of commerce and the BIA.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: members.biaofnh.com/events or email Rick Fabrizio at rfabrizio@BIAofNH.com
NETWORKING
2022 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION
WHEN: Wednesday, June 15, 5 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm Street, Manchester
WHAT: A tradition that first began in 1954, the Greater Manchester Chamber Annual Dinner and Citizen of the Year Celebration is an evening of celebrating and recognizing one outstanding individual that demonstrates exemplary vision, civic pride and commitment to the betterment of the Manchester community. This year, Ron Covey, president and CEO of St. Mary’s Bank, will be honored as the next Citizen of the Year. A cocktail reception will precede the program, followed by a dessert reception.
COST: TBD
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
COMMUNITY
BEST OF NH PARTY 2022
WHEN: Saturday, June 18, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: Canterbury Shaker Village, 288 Shaker Rd., Canterbury
WHAT: Join New Hampshire Magazine and friends for an outdoor cocktail party that celebrates all the best the state has to offer — great food, drink, art, culture, history, tours and music. This year’s party will feature the mind-bending prestidigitation of Andrew Pinard and the irresistible rhymes and bodacious beats of Fee and the Evolutionists (back by popular demand). This event will be held rain or shine under a large tent.
COST: $109
CONTACT: bestofnh.com
