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
COMMUNITY
THINK AHEAD FOR ANY EMERGENCY: A CONVERSATION WITH THE NASHUA PUBLIC HEALTH
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 8, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: 681 W. Hollis St., Nashua
WHAT: The City of Nashua Division of Public Health & Community Services is committed to ensuring the health and safety of their community members through education and prevention. Join the organization for an open discussion on potential emergency situations likely in New Hampshire (extreme winter weather, pandemic, cyberattack), how to develop an emergency action plan for yourself and your loved ones, and how to build an effective emergency kit.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
COMMUNITY
NASHUA CHAMBER’S 2022 ANNUAL GALA
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 5 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Event Center at the Courtyard by Marriott, 2200 Southwood Dr., Nashua
WHAT: “The Greatest Gala on Earth” brings together Nashua Chamber of Commerce members and business leaders to celebrate the Citizen of the Year, with networking and great food and beverages. This year’s gala is presented by Southern New Hampshire Health.
COST: $100 members, $125 non-members
CONTACT: members.nashuachamber.com/events
SEMINAR
BUSINESS TRANSITIONS FORUM
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: This interactive forum will highlight best practices, tips and stories about business ownership transitions as well as the importance of retaining these economic assets in our community. This forum will give attendees a chance to share their thoughts and hear from others on this important topic. Hear stories and lessons learned from business owners that have transitioned or closed a business, and from the CPAs, bankers, business brokers and others that help owners get ready to transition their businesses.
COST: Free
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/business-transitions-forum
WORKSHOP
SEACOAST SCORE WORKSHOP: DIGITAL MARKETING ESSENTIALS I — WEBSITES AND SEO
WHEN: Monday, Nov. 14, 12 – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: Learn how to create an effective website that will enhance your small business’s image and help convince potential customers to choose your products or services. Plus learn how to do search engine optimization on your website to bring in more potential customers. Sponsored by Eastern Bank.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: portsmouthchamber.org/events
SEMINAR
APPRENTICESHIP IN YOUR COMMUNITY
WHEN: Wednesday. Nov. 16, 9 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: Manchester Community College, 1066 Front St., Manchester
WHAT: In support of National Apprenticeship Week, November 14 through 18, ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce initiative of the Community College System of New Hampshire, is hosting four regionally focused workshops dedicated to helping employers throughout the state with funding and talent resource needs. Learn how your company can use Registered Apprenticeship, Preapprenticeship, and additional strategies to hire and retain a diverse workforce to meet your talent needs.
COST: Free, registration required
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
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.manchester-chamber.org/events/details/2022-find-your-cause-8354
FORUM
NH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUMMIT 2022
WHEN: Mon., Dec. 5, 8 a.m. – Tue., Dec. 6, 5 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: This annual Behavioral Health Summit is designed to bring together nonprofit leaders, health care providers, clinical and licensed professionals, and public policy advocates in the mental health and substance use disorder community. This event brings the behavioral health community together where shared public policy goals, professional development and meaningful networking can occur. The NH Behavioral Health Summit is a successful collaboration between The NH Community Behavioral Health Association, the NH Alcohol and Other Drug Service Providers Association, and the NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association. The Summit focuses on setting the public policy stage for key legislative and agency initiatives as well as integration and capacity building for primary care, mental health and substance use services.
COST: $175 for one day, $225 for both days
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
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