SEMINAR
NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING STABILITY SOLUTIONS SUMMIT
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Holiday Inn Concord Downtown, 172 North Main St., Concord
WHAT: Attendees to this event, which is produced by the NH Coalition to End Homelessness, will be able to engage with stakeholders from across the state to learn about New Hampshire communities with unique responses to homelessness trends and explore localized solutions for your region.
COST: Free
CONTACT: nhceh.org/training-education/our-trainings-2, or search via 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. Questions for the candidates can be submitted to CorinneB@Manchester-Chamber.org
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
PFAS AND YOUR GARDEN: A PRIMER FOR COMMUNITY GROWERS
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m.
WHERE: NHTI Concord’s Community College, 31 College Dr., Concord
WHAT: In recent years, New Hampshire has identified several sources of PFAS into our natural resources (e.g., groundwater and private wells) such as well as our waste management infrastructure (e.g., wastewater, leachate, septage, and biosolids). While recent regulatory actions have reduced PFAS exposures in drinking water and other settings, communities still have questions. This presentation will provide listeners with a understanding of what is (and isn’t) known of about PFAS, what we understand about PFAS occurrence in NH, and what is known about PFAS in NH biosolids that are used as fertilizer. Presenters from the NH Department of Environmental Services include Jonathan Petali, a toxicologist, and Anthony Drouin, residuals management section supervisor.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: merrimackccd.org/calendarof-events, or search via 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 fifth annual 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, founder, executive director and program leader, Girls at Work; Emily Schwerin-Whyte, co-collaborative executive leader, W.S. Badger Company; Elissa Margolin, director, Housing Action NH; Latonya Wallace, business lender, NH Community Loan Fund; and Eva Castillo, director, NH Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees/Welcoming NH, MIRA Coalition
COST: $50 per person
CONTACT: nhbr.com/eventsawards/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
ELECTRIC VEHICLES MYTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES WITH JOHN KONDOS
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 17, 5 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Monadnock Food Coop, 34 Cypress St., Keene
WHAT: Learn about electric vehicles, EV costs, safety, dispel EV myths and hear why owners love their EVs. Also get an update on local EV charging infrastructure and the Inflation Reduction Act that will support EV momentum in our region and beyond. 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
FORUM
FIND YOUR CAUSE, PRESENTED BY SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Rex Theatre, 23 Amherst St., Manchester
WHAT: This is a fun, shark tank-style event, where attendees can meet with local nonprofit leaders and hear about various ways to get involved. Find a cause that tackles an issue you are passionate about, and learn about volunteer opportunities within that organization and more.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events/details/2022-find-your-cause-8354
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