COMMUNITY

BOB AWARDS VOTING

WHEN: Now through Jan. 8, 2023

WHERE: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023BOBs

WHAT: Help NH Business Review award this year’s best B2B companies in New Hampshire by voting for your favorites! Determined through an online readers’ poll, BOB Award winners from over 90+ different categories, ranging from “Best Accounting Firm” to “Best Commercial Real Estate Broker” to “Best Place for a Business Lunch,” are truly considered to be New Hampshire’s highest caliber businesses offering nothing less than outstanding products and services. When you’re done voting, mark your calendar for the Hollywood-themed BOBs celebration on March 9, 2023, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord.

COST: Free

CONTACT: nhbr.com/events-awards/best-of-business-awards

EXPO

MADE IN NEW ENGLAND EXPO

WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. – Sunday, Dec. 4, 4 p.m.

WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester

WHAT: Find unique products for everyone on your list while supporting local small businesses and getting in the holiday spirit! Browse and shop at 75+ vendor booths, all with products made in New England, and enjoy festive sounds of the season from bands including Northern Voices A Capella, Funky Divas, Little Black Dress, and more!

COST: $8 adults; $7 ages 65 and older; $2 ages 2-12

CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite

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

NETWORKING

MANCHESTER AREA SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS’ COFFEE NETWORKING

WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 6, 10 – 11 a.m.

WHERE: Unity Café, 3 Sundial Ave., Manchester

WHAT: Tired of Zoom? Craving human contact? Mark your calendar, The Business Guild is bringing live, in-person networking back to Manchester. Successful people have robust networks, and they build those networks on a framework of strong personal connections. Coffee break networking is a casual, stressfree way to connect with other local small business owners to share information, network and troubleshoot common business challenges.

COST: Free to attend

CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite

FUNDRAISER

COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 21, 6 – 10 p.m.

WHERE: Amato Center for Performing Arts, 56 Mont Vernon St., Milford

WHAT: The Greater Merrimack Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting a comedy night to benefit the Boys & Girls of Souhegan Valley, with a portion of the proceeds going directly to the programs at the nonprofit. Ticket price will include hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, games, prizes and more. The comedic lineup includes Brad Mastrangelo, Jody Sloane and headliner Rob Steen. Between them, they have appeared throughout New England and the United States at Headliners Comedy Clubs, Vegas, cruise lines, the David Letterman Show and others.

COST: $75 per person, includes hors d’oeuvres and 1 drink ticket

CONTACT: gmsvcc.org/events

FORUM

BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT RECEPTION, PRESENTED BY COMCAST BUSINESS

WHEN: Friday, Dec. 9, 4:30 – 6 p.m.

WHERE: The Currier Museum of Art, 150 Ash St., Manchester

WHAT: This event brings together elected and newly elected officials to connect with the business community. This is the perfect opportunity to meet and interact with your elected leaders before the 2023 Legislative Session begins.

COST: $10 members, $30 non-members

CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events

COMMUNITY

ONE NIGHT IN BANGKOK W/CHEF EMSHIKA ALBERINI

WHEN: Monday, Dec. 12, 6 – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Westbrook Inn, 49 South Main St., Derry

WHAT: This special dinner event is hosted by renowned chef, Emshika Alberini of Chang Thai Cafe in Littleton, NH. Inspired by her mother’s cooking lessons and her sister’s unexpected passing in 2006, Emshika uses locally sourced ingredients to blend traditional Thai cuisine with contemporary flair. Her success has landed her on the Food Network’s Chopped with Martha Stewart “Martha Rules: Tournament of Champion” show. And, she was recently recognized in 2021 by NH Business Review as one of New Hampshire’s 200 most influential business leaders. A four-course dinner will include Miang Kham, Tom Yum Talay Soup, Bangkok Steak and dessert.

COST: $75

CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite

SEMINAR

GRANITE STATE TAXPAYERS BIENNIAL MEETING

WHEN: Monday, Dec. 12, 5:30 – 9 p.m.

WHERE: Murphy’s Tap Room, 494 Elm St., Manchester

WHAT: Granite State Taxpayers (GST) members and non-members are welcome to join the biennial meeting, where attendees will learn about GST’s 2021-2022 efforts, welcome new elected board members, and learn about the organization’s 2023-24 plans. Presentations will include filed bills to watch and influence, ways to testify and influence legislation, and election law legislation objectives. Hors d’oeuvres will be served with a cash bar.

COST: $25

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