WORKSHOP
SEACOAST MANUFACTURERS ROUNDTABLE
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 12 – 1 p.m. 
WHERE: Great Bay Community College, 320 Corporate Dr., Portsmouth
WHAT: Join the Portsmouth Chamber as they welcome back the Seacoast Manufacturers Roundtable, a quarterly meeting of the local manufacturing industry to connect and learn from one another. This roundtable is a partnership between the City of Portsmouth, Great Bay Community College, and the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. Joining this meeting will be Mikael Pyrtel, a business resource specialist from the Division of Economic Development in the State of New Hampshire’s Department of Business and Economic Affairs. Mikael will share valuable strategies of how the State of New Hampshire can support local manufacturing businesses. Lunch will be provided.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: portsmouthchamber.org/events
CONFERENCE
2022 LOCAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: The Local Energy Solutions (LES) Conference is New Hampshire’s premier event of the year bringing together local energy champions, policymakers, municipal officials, town staff, regulators and industry representatives, featuring presentations by industry leaders, panel discussions on the Granite State’s most pressing topics, and demonstrations of new clean energy technologies, including an EV Expo! Attendees will have the opportunity to network with the energy community throughout the state — from energyconscious individuals who want to learn more about what is happening in the energy industry in New Hampshire, to the state legislators who create the state’s energy policies.
COST: $20 – $85
CONTACT: Search Eventbrite
FORUM
2022 CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce will be joined by Congressman Pappas, Matt Mowers, Dan Feltes and Governor Sununu during the program. Each candidate will have a 20-minute moderated interview session including questions submitted from registered attendees. Key forum topics will include, state and federal response to Covid-19, economic impact and recovery from Covid-19, economic and workforce development, transportation and infrastructure, healthcare and education, and leadership and collaboration.
COST: members $25; future members $35
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
WORKSHOP
GET GOING WITH GREEN ENERGY
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 27, 8 – 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Historic Cheshire County Courthouse, Delegation Hall, 12 Court St., Keene
WHAT: Renewable energy and efficiency measures can help businesses and other organizations save money, make energy costs more predictable, and reduce their carbon footprint all at the same time. Figuring out which approach is best for your organization, however, can be challenging, especially if you’re only beginning to research your options. On Oct. 27, hear from a variety of businesses and organizations in the Monadnock Region on how they’ve moved forward with green energy production, weatherization and other efficiency measures. Attendees will also tour the headquarters of Paragon Digital to see firsthand how they transformed a historic church into solar-powered, energy-efficient office space. There will also be time for coffee and networking with vendors, resource providers, businesses and other community members interested in working towards a future powered by green energy.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Search Eventbrite
SEMINAR
POWERED BY WOMEN
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 3, 8 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Manchester Country Club, 180 S. River Rd., Bedford
WHAT: NH Business Review’s Powered by Women conference is an inspiring event that will showcase the drive, conviction and persistence of women leaders in the Granite State, who will share topics about their personal and professional growth, followed by an audience Q&A. Powered by Women serves to connect female leaders through these stories that will leave them feeling empowered and informed to succeed in their endeavors. Panelists include: Elaine Hamel, Girls at Work; Emily Schwerin-Whyte, W.S. Badger Company; Elissa Margolin, Housing Action NH; Latonya Wallace, NH Community Loan Fund; and Eva Castillo, NH Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees/Welcoming NH, MIRA Coalition
COST: $50 per person
CONTACT: nhbr.com/events-awards/powered-by-women
FUNDRAISER
9TH ANNUAL DISTILLER’S SHOWCASE
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 3, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Doubletree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: Featuring more than 600 premium and ultra-premium spirits for sampling, the Distiller’s Showcase provides the opportunity for guests to meet distillers from around the world while sampling food from New Hampshire’s top restaurants, all to benefit the NH Food Bank. This event is for adults 21 years of age or older; no one under 21 will be admitted.
COST: $75 per person
CONTACT: distillersshowcase.com
COMMUNITY
RESTAURANT WEEK PORTSMOUTH & THE SEACOAST
WHEN: Nov. 3 – 12
WHERE: Seacoast eateries
WHAT: Over 30 restaurants around the Seacoast invite the public to enjoy great meals and even better value during lunch and dinner over 10 days at any participating restaurant. Visit restaurantweekportsmouth.com to view the list of local eateries taking part in this fun fall event, including local area hotels, shops and attractions with special offers!
COST: $25 to $45; additional drink charges and gratuity apply
CONTACT: goportsmouthnh.com/restaurant-week-2022
SEMINAR
EV MYTHS & OPPORTUNITIES WITH JOHN KONDOS
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 17, 5 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Monadnock Food Co-op, 34 Cypress St., Keene
WHAT: Learn about electric vehicles, EV costs, safety, dispel EV myths and hear why owners love their EVs. Hear an update on local EV charging infrastructure and the Inflation Reduction Act that will support EV momentum in our region. Keynote speaker: John Kondos is a founder of the Monadnock Sustainability Hub, Monadnock chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby and Home-Efficiency Resources, LLC. He started his career in the renewable energy industry in the late 1970’s at the contractor level and went on to work at a crystalline and then at a thin film PV manufacturer. He returned to the solar industry in 2007 after a number of years and has installed PV systems on three continents.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Search Eventbrite
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