FUNDRAISER
7TH ANNUAL GALA SEA OF HOPE
WHEN: Saturday, March 11, 6:30 – 11:30 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Manchester, 7 00 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/annual-gala.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
2023 STATE OF THE STATE PRESENTED BY DARTMOUTH HEALTH
WHEN: Monday, March 20, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: NH Institute of Politics, 100 Saint Anselm Dr., Manchester
WHAT: Join the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce for the 2023 State of the State Forum with Governor Chris Sununu, who will join GMC leadership for a conversation on the State of the State where audience members will be able to ask questions during a moderated Q&A.
COST: chamber members $25; non-members $45
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
SEMINAR
2023 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BREAKFAST
WHEN: Thursday, March 30, 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Tuscan Kitchen, 67 Main St., Salem
WHAT: The 15th annual Economic Development Breakfast will provide an economic outlook for New Hampshire, where attendees will learn to understand the financial forecast for the state and its plan for success. Brian Gottlob from the Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau will be speaking, along with others soon to be determined. This event is being produced in part by the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce and Pentucket Bank, along with support from Tuscan Kitchen, High Line Auto Sales of Salem, Foy Insurance, Liberty Utilities and McLane Middleton, PA.
COST: chamber members $40; non-members $45
CONTACT: gschamber.com/events
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. Unconscious biases are the mental shortcuts our brains take to help us make decisions quickly. This course is aimed at raising awareness of how unconscious biases work and how they can negatively influence workplace interactions. 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-through-unconscious-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: Race for Marine Mammals 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. A limited number will be for sale on race day. 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
WORKSHOP
2023 SPRING BUSINESS LAB PITCH EVENT
WHEN: Wednesday, May 3, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: You’re invited to celebrate the 2023 Spring cohort of the Business Lab Program and get to know rural entrepreneurs who are getting started in the community. Business Lab (formerly known as Startup Lab) is a fast-paced, interactive program of seven classes held over seven weeks, designed to help entrepreneurs create, refine, implement and present their businesses. The program covers the essentials of business strategy, finance and profitability, marketing and sales, business planning, and project implementation.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com
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