WEBINAR
HOW EMPLOYERS CAN KEEP HEALTHCARE COSTS UNDER CONTROL WHILE MAINTAINING HIGH LEVEL CARE
WHEN: Tuesday, May 23, 11 a.m. – noon
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: In an era of soaring healthcare costs, there are steps employers can take to make healthcare more affordable, while maintaining the benefits that their employees need and deserve. Join Caitlin McCormick, vice president of sales and account management at UnitedHealthcare, for an in-depth discussion with NH Business Review Publisher Ernesto Burden on innovations, trends and strategies employers are adopting to ensure affordable, supportive care for their teams. Topics to be covered include affordability drivers, cost transparency, health equity and a unique, new product called Surest.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: nhbr.com/webinars
COMMUNITY
20TH ANNUAL EMINENCE AWARDS & LUNCHEON
WHEN: Wednesday, May 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Sky Meadow Country Club, 6 Mountain Laurels Dr., Nashua
WHAT: For 20 years the Nashua Chamber of Commerce has been celebrating individuals and businesses in the Nashua community. You’re invited to join in the celebration of finalists and winners of the Eminence Awards, which include business of the year, business leader of the year, small business of the year, nonprofit of the year, community volunteer of the year, young professional of the year, and chamber champion of the year.
COST: $40 members; $45 nonmembers; table discounts available
CONTACT: nashuachamber.com/events, or call 603-881-8333
SEMINAR
NEURODIVERSITY IN THE WORKPLACE: SESSION 2
WHEN: Thursday, May 25, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Button Factory Stage, 909 Islington St., Portsmouth
WHAT: WSCA is holding a series of training sessions specifically designed for business owners and managers who are interested in creating a more inclusive and neurodiverse workplace. These sessions will be led by industry expert Nicole Seaward of grit & flow, who will provide practical tools and strategies to help your organization better understand and accommodate diverse perspectives and abilities. Session No. 2 will cover accommodations, universal design, ADA and more. Each session will include a mix of interactive presentations, group discussions, and hands-on exercises designed to help participants apply the concepts and strategies in their own workplaces. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to connect with other business owners and managers who are also interested in promoting inclusion and neurodiversity in the workplace, providing a valuable networking opportunity.
COST: $50
CONTACT: wscafm.org/events
FUNDRAISER
MEALS ON WHEELS OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY 4TH ANNUAL STEP-UP 5K RUN-WALK
WHEN: Saturday, May 27, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Mine Falls Park, 7 Stadium Dr., Nashua
WHAT: To benefit Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County, the race will take place in Mine Falls Park in Nashua, plus a virtual race for those who prefer to run at their own place and time that must be completed between May 20 and May 27. Fundraising teams are encouraged!
COST: $30; $25 for children 12 and under and groups 3+
CONTACT: runsignup.com/Race/NH/Nashua/HCMOW5k
COMMUNITY
18TH ANNUAL PINNACLE AWARDS LUNCHEON
WHEN: Thursday, June 1, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: Enjoy networking with business and community leaders during a seated lunch where the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce will recognize this year’s honorees: Small Business of the Year, Revelstoke Coffee LLC; Business of the Year, Ledyard National Bank; Nonprofit Business of the Year, NH Historical Society; Business Leader of the Year, Amanda Grappone Osmer; W. Grant McIntosh Volunteer of the Year, Jim Figueira of Primerica; Concord Young Professional of the Year, Emily Ricard of Bangor Savings Bank; and Innovative Program of the Year, Capitol Center for the Arts’ Culinary Artist in Residence program.
COST: $45 each or $360 for table of 8
CONTACT: concordnhchamber.com
SEMINAR
DISCOVER THE SECRET SAUCE: SMALL BUSINESSES THRIVING IN PORTSMOUTH
WHEN: Tuesday, June 6, 8:30 a.m. – noon
WHERE: 3S Artspace, 319 Vaughan St., Portsmouth
WHAT: Produced by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, this interactive event will feature leaders from the small business community and the business resources that support them. SBA New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich and Mayor Deaglan McEachern will kick off the event, followed by two panels: “Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Spirit,” a panel of Portsmouth-based business owners that will discuss why they choose Portsmouth and the benefits of doing business in the Port City; and a business resource panel, where attendees can meet local business advisors and mentors that provide individualized guidance and training opportunities to area businesses and some of the local clients they serve.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: portsmouthchamber.org/events
WEBINAR
NEXTGEN NH
WHEN: Wednesday, June 7, 10:30 a.m. – noon
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: Hear advice from inspiring local business leaders on how to develop, engage and empower the state’s emerging generation of new leaders. Our panelists will dive into topics and businesses practices that mirror the needs of today’s workforce and the challenges new business leaders face in New Hampshire’s business community. Attendees will have the chance to participate in discussions of how future business leaders can engage with New Hampshire’s economic climate to make the Granite State a more welcoming place to conduct business and succeed. Panelists include: Jodie Nazaka, Director of the Manchester Economic Development Office; Marlana Trombley, managing director of Orbit Group brands and chief of staff at Orbit Group; and Amanda Schoenberg, owner and chief clinical officer at A.B.A. Behavioral Consulting.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: nhbr.com/eventsawards/nextgen-nh
FUNDRAISER
FARMSTEADS OF NEW ENGLAND 15TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Monday, June 12, 12:30 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Windham Country Club, 1 Country Club Rd., Windham
WHAT: Enjoy a day on the links while supporting Farmsteads’ mission of empowering adults with autism and other developmental disabilities to live meaningful and satisfying lives. The tournament features contests and prizes including a chance to win $10,000 for a hole-in-one! The cost to participate includes green fees, a covered golf cart, goodie bag and awards dinner.
COST: $150 per person
CONTACT: farmsteads-ne.org/events#GolfScramble
WEBINAR:
BERRYDUNN RECHARGE 2023
WHEN: Wednesday, June 14, 9:30 a.m. – 2: 30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: Join BerryDunn and fellow nonprofit leaders and finance staff for this virtual seminar, where you’ll hear from our team of experts on the most important topics in the industry including regulatory changes, tax updates, cybersecurity risks, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG). CPE credit is available for this course.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: berrydunn.rallypointwebinars.com/register/4244
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