WORKSHOP
SOCIAL WORK CELEBRATION & ETHICS WORKSHOP
WHEN: Friday, March 3, 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
WHERE: Holiday Inn Concord Downtown, 172 North Main St., Concord
WHAT: The National Association of Social Workers will be recognizing their Social Worker of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Legislator of the Year, MSW Student of the Year, BSW Student of the Year from Plymouth State, and BSW Student of the Year from UNH at this celebration which includes raffles, breakfast, networking and more. The afternoon workshop will touch on essential mental health ethics in the Covid and post-Covid era with keynote speaker Charlie Safford, LCSW.
COST: $25 – $105
CONTACT: naswnh.socialworkers.org/Events/Social-Work-Celebration or search via Eventbrite
FUNDRAISER
SOUPERFEST 2023
WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 12 – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Bank of NH Stage, 16 South Main St., Concord
WHAT: The Concord Coalition to End Homelessness is holding their annual SouperFest event, featuring nearly a dozen different soups from local restaurants, for $5 each, and live music from the band Rozwell. SouperFest is a fundraiser for the organization’s mission of ending homelessness in the community. For more details and to view a complete list of the soups being donated by Concord area restaurants, visit concordhomeless.org/souperfest.
COST: $5 a soup; no cover charge
CONTACT: concordhomeless.org/souperfest
NETWORKING
2023 BOB AWARDS PARTY
WHEN: Thursday, March 9, 5 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: The BOB (Best of Business) Awards, given out by NH Business Review, is an annual program that recognizes the Granite State’s exceptional businesses — the ones that offer the best service, pay attention to details, and have the most helpful and eager employees. Join us on March 9th for an enchanted evening as we celebrate the 16th annual BOB Award winners, with plenty of networking, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and music. This year’s party is Hollywood themed, so come dressed as your favorite movie character or star!
COST: $60-65
CONTACT: nhbr.com/events-awards/best-of-business-awards
FUNDRAISER
7TH ANNUAL GALA SEA OF HOPE
WHEN: Saturday, March 11, 6:30 – 11:30 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Manchester, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: Friends of Aine — a nonprofit organization providing peer-to-peer support services to grieving children, teens and families — will host its 7th annual gala, a black-tie-optional event featuring dinner, dancing and a live auction with items such as trips to highly desired vacation spots and a private professional photography session, among other experiences. Additionally, this year will feature live entertainment by Dueling Pianos. All proceeds will benefit grief support services and programs offered by the organization.
COST: $125
CONTACT: friendsofaine.com/annualgala.html
NETWORKING
KICKSTART MANCHESTER
WHEN: Wed., March 15, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Greater Manchester Chamber, 54 Hanover St., Manchester
WHAT: This is a monthly program for new businesses, new Chamber members, and new professionals in Manchester. Come to network and learn more about ways to engage in the community, make new connections, and learn some insider tips from the Chamber and your fellow attendees!
COST: Free
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
FUNDRAISER
NH FOOD BANK’S STEEL CHEF CHALLENGE 2023
WHEN: Monday, March 20, 5 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown Hotel, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: The NH Food Bank’s 7th Annual Steel Chef Challenge, presented by Service Credit Union, will feature TV host, chef, writer and social advocate Andrew Zimmern, hosting a cooking competition featuring four of NH’s best professional chefs! Attendees will watch live as the competition between chefs heats up, enjoy dinner curated by Chef Zimmern and have the opportunity to take part in both live and silent auctions.
COST: email Lisa Dean at ldean@nhfoodbank.org
CONTACT: nhfoodbank.org/steelchef
SEMINAR
NEW HAMPSHIRE SALES SUMMIT
WHEN: Wednesday, April 12, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Manchester Country Club, 180 South River Rd., Bedford
WHAT: Learn the most crucial strategies for successful sales, sales management, as well as recruitment and retention, and the newest, most-effective sales marketing trends. And most critically, come together in dynamic networking sessions that will truly drive revenue growth for your organization. Training seminar topics include women in sales, from pest to partner and building high-value teams. Networking and breakout sessions will be presented by Heidi Solomon-Orlick, founder and CEO of GirlzWhoSell LLC, and Kevin Hallenbeck, owner of BestSalesPeople LLC. A keynote address will be featured along with a panel discussion and Q&A. Continental breakfast and lunch will be included.
COST: $95
CONTACT: nhbr.com/nh-sales-summit
SEMINAR
THE LENSES WE LOOK THROUGH: UNCONSCIOUS BIAS AT WORK
WHEN: Wed., April 12, 9 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: What do we mean when we talk about unconscious bias? How are these biases formed? Through nonjudgmental discussions and activities, attendees will explore what factors influence how we perceive others as well as how others perceive us. The Hanna Grimes Center will facilitate a safe and structured discussion, providing all participants with an opportunity to learn the definition of unconscious bias, information about how it impacts the workplace, and tools for self-awareness and action. Over three two-hour sessions (in person on 04/12, 04/26, and 05/10), participants will explore themselves and the bias we bring. This series includes concrete facilitation, engaging activities, personal reflection, and small and large-group discussions.
COST: $225; registration required
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/the-lenses-we-look-throughunconscious-bias-at-work
FUNDRAISER
RESCUE RUN: RACE FOR MARINE MAMMALS
WHEN: Sat., April 22, 9 a.m.
WHERE: Seacoast Science Center, 570 Ocean Blvd., Rye
WHAT: The Rescue Run features a 5k chip-timed trail race and untimed walk to benefit the Center’s Marine Mammal Rescue program. The race follows a scenic route through the forest, by the rocky shore, along a sandy beach, and alongside historic military fortifications in Odiorne Point State Park. The first 150 5k registrants receive an official wick-wear race t-shirt; additional shirts are available for purchase for $15 when you register. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest male and female overall times, as well as top finishers in gender and age categories and best ocean-themed costume.
COST: $35; registration required
CONTACT: seacoastsciencecenter.org/events-overview/rescue-runrace-for-marine-mammals
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