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-welook-through-unconscious-bias-at-work
NETWORKING
GET TECH SMART: DEI INDUSTRY NETWORKING NIGHT
WHEN: Thursday, April 13, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: UNH Victory Club, 155 Main St., Durham
WHAT: In partnership with the Center for Business Analytics, DEI Directive, and Get Tech Smart, attendees can enjoy an evening of networking and conversation on building community to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. All are welcome! Business casual attire, and a light dinner and drinks will be served. The night’s emcee will be Flo Nicolas, DEI directive co-founder/COO and Get Tech Smart founder.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: unh.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dm3bc2bWbm9mPv8
COMMUNITY
KIDS ARE OUR BUSINESS BREAKFAST
WHEN: Friday, April 14, 7:45 – 10 a.m.
WHERE: Wentworth by the Sea Country Club, 60 Wentworth Rd., Rye
WHAT: Haven NH invites all community members to the 12th Annual Kids Are Our Business Breakfast. Registration will be followed by breakfast, networking, and a program to begin at 8:30. This popular breakfast event shines a light on HAVEN’s prevention education programs, offered throughout southeastern New Hampshire. At this year’s breakfast, Haven NH will be discussing youth mental health and highlighting all the work that Haven is doing to support vulnerable youth in our community.
COST: $40
CONTACT: havennh.org, or search via Eventbrite
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/rescuerunrace-for-marine-mammals
COMMUNITY
NH WOMEN’S FOUNDATION ANNUAL GALA
WHEN: Saturday, April 29, 6 – 10 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: The NH Women’s Foundation Annual Gala celebrates trailblazing women in the Granite State with a night filled with dinner, dancing and networking. This year’s AmplifiHER awardee, Congresswoman Annie Kuster, will be honored, along with special guests Ronelle Tshiela, JerriAnne Boggis and Elizabeth Hager.
COST: $175 and up; registration required
CONTACT: nhwomensfoundation.org/gala
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
COMMUNITY
TACO TOUR MANCHESTER
WHEN: Thursday, May 4, 4 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: Elm Street, Downtown Manchester
WHAT: Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to attend from Manchester and beyond for the 2023 Taco Tour Manchester, where participating restaurants will showcase unique culinary twists on the taco for patrons to enjoy at only $3 each. New this year, the event will include a concert in Veteran’s Park, thanks to the support of 92.5 The River. Performing acts will be announced in the coming weeks and additional live music will be featured strategically throughout the event. To learn more and see which restaurants are joining in on the fun, visit tacotourmanchester.com.
COST: Free; restaurant costs separate
CONTACT: tacotourmanchester.com
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