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: NAVIGATING THE NEW BUSINESS CULTURE
WHEN: Wednesday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Link will be provided
WHAT: NH Business Review’s NextGen New Hampshire will explore the next generation of business culture as well as the challenges that the younger workforce is experiencing on their career pathways. Hear from New Hampshire leaders as they discuss how the emerging workforce is navigating societal challenges, including mental health and social justice, which traditional business practices often don’t address. Our panelists will dive into these topics and more, sharing inspiration behind their definition of success and showcasing how companies can use their brand to elevate their employees’ voices. 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
COMMUNITY
BEST BUDDIES FRIENDSHIP WALK
WHEN: Saturday, June 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: State House Grounds, 107 N. Main St., Concord
WHAT: The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD). Join 40,000 walkers across the country to support the Best Buddies programs in your schools, workplaces and communities. This 1-mile walk takes place through downtown Concord, with lunch and a dance party included.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/newhampshire
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
SEMINAR
BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES: CYBER SECURITY THREATS AND BEST PRACTICES
WHEN: Thursday, June 16, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Greater Merrimack Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce, 69 Route 101A, Amherst
WHAT: Today’s cybercriminals are organized, well-funded and ruthless; they are virtually impossible to catch and recovery is almost nonexistent. Awareness and prevention are essential in protecting your businesses. This event will cover why “information is more valuable than money” and how you need to protect both. Stolen information is openly sold as a commodity on the dark net, and event speakers will discuss how this works. This presentation will cover the threats and the necessary security measures you need to take to protect your computers, cellphones and all connected devices. Attendees will also learn about trends seen at Bangor Savings Bank and tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: gmsvcc.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 mindbending 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
NETWORKING
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHER CATS BALLPARK NETWORKING
WHEN: Wednesday, June 22, 5:30 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: NH Fisher Cats, 1 Line Dr., Manchester
WHAT: Join the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) for an evening of networking, baseball and ferocious fun! Invite your friends, colleagues or family for a relaxing summer evening with complimentary hot dogs, raffles, tours and drink specials in the Samuel Adams Brewhouse starting at 5:30 p.m. The game’s first pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Get your tickets in advance!
COST: Free for chamber members, CYPN and up to three of guests
CONTACT: cca.concordnhchamber.com
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