COMMUNITY

2022 HIDDEN JEWEL CHAMPAGNE CELEBRATION

WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 4 – 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Searles Castle, 23 Searles Rd., Windham

WHAT: Join the Greater Salem Chamber as they celebrate outstanding women who have made significant contributions to their communities. Recipients are: Marnie Finn; Jenn Howard; Jeanne DiRocco; Pam Russell; Lisa DeSisto; Sheila Casey, Mother of Pearl award; Candice Mieczkowski, Young Professional award; Kathryn Ferguson, Young Professional award; and Judy Day, Posthumous award.

COST: $40 per person

CONTACT: gschamber.com/events

SEMINAR

NEW HAMPSHIRE SEACOAST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE GROWTH

WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

WHERE: The Venue at Portwalk Place, 100 Deer Street at 22 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth

WHAT: The New Hampshire coastline has seen a tremendous growth in the past five years with new industrial, office, retail and multifamily spaces. Attendees can learn more about the real estate boom during this hybrid summit. Breakfast will be included before the panel discussion.

COST: $95 in person, $49 virtual

CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite

WORKSHOP

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

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 15, 8 – 11:30 a.m.

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

WHAT: Join NH Business Review for the next event its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) series. This session will build on material covered in prior sessions, allowing past attendees to take their understanding of DEI issues in the workplace to the next level, while remaining accessible to newcomers. The three-part program will feature a keynote presentation from Christa Kirby covering “Emotional Intelligence: The Bedrock of Inclusion.” Then, participants will dive into guided table discussions, exploring DEI challenges and successes they’ve encountered in their own workplaces and lives. The event will culminate in a panel discussion featuring top DEI professionals from NH businesses as well as the DEI consulting world responding to helping illuminate the issues raised in the panel discussion. Visit nhbr.com/dei to view more information about the panelists and keynote speakers.

COST: $49, includes breakfast buffet

CONTACT: nhbr.com/dei

COMMUNITY

CONCORD MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

WHERE: Keach Park/Heights Playground, 7 Newton Ave., Concord

WHAT: Each year, the Concord Multicultural Festival features a full lineup of performances, food vendors, craft vendors, artists and activities that represent the many cultures from around the world, presented by folks who live and work locally. Vendors are still welcome to register for booth space at this event. See website for details.

COST: Free

CONTACT: concordnhmulticulturalfestival.org

CONFERENCE

2022 NH ENERGY SUMMIT

WHEN: Monday, Sept. 19, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Holiday Inn Concord Downtown, 172 North Main St., Concord

WHAT: Attendees including industry professionals, trade associations and other end-users, as well as public officials from the legislature and regulatory agencies, are welcome to join the Dupont Group at this year’s Energy Summit in Concord. The focus of the dialogue will be on innovations in the energy market; positive developments in the NH and regional energy market where market-based solutions are being used to address energy issues; updates and advocacy on regional market developments; and sustainable energy initiatives.

COST: $25

CONTACT: dupontgroup.com/events/nhenergysummit

CONFERENCE

CHANGEMAKERS: DARING WOMEN SHAPING A NEW ECONOMY

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 4 – 7 p.m.

WHERE: Alnoba, 24 Cottage Rd., Kensington

WHAT: Meet the creative women leading the charge for sustainable and compassionate business models that make real money. They’ll share their stories of how they use innovative approaches to achieve their vision of business as a force for good, harnessing the power of enterprise to address some of the most pressing issues of our time. The panel will be lead by Fiona Wilson, deputy chief sustainability officer, director at the Sustainability Institute and executive director of the Center for Social Innovation and Enterprise at the University of New Hampshire. This event will include time to explore Alnoba’s grounds and art collection while networking with other women and women-supporting business and nonprofit leaders.

COST: $15

CONTACT: alnoba.org/event/changemakers-daring-women-leaders

SEMINAR

BUILDING AN INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY: LESSONS FROM KENDALL SQUARE

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Bookery, 844 Elm St., Manchester

WHAT: Attendees will hear from Bob Buderi, a journalist, author and editor; C.A. Webb, co-founder of Trinity Boston Foundation and a tech entrepreneur; and Liz Hitchcock, founder of The Bookery, Minim and The Factory on Willow.

COST: Free; $35 for admission with signed hardcover copy of Buderi’s book “Where Futures Converge”

CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite

FESTIVAL

CAPITAL ARTS FEST

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. – Sunday, Sept. 25, 4 p.m.

WHERE: Main Street, Concord

WHAT: Capital Arts Fest is a juried fine art and craft festival that features many visual and performing artists throughout the city during a weekendlong celebration. Shop the artist booths along Main Street and dine at local restaurants during the day. At night, catch a show at the Capitol Center for the Arts or have an evening drink and listen to a local live band. Spend the day or spend the weekend and see why Concord is considered the cultural center of the state.

COST: Free to attend

CONTACT: visitconcord-nh.com/capital-arts-fest

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