COMMUNITY
5TH ANNUAL NORWAY POND SYMPOSIUM
WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 9 a.m. – noon
WHERE: Harris Center for Conservation Education, 83 Kings Highway, Hancock
WHAT: Enjoy a morning of presentations highlighting recent research on the past, present and future ecology of Hancock’s Norway Pond. Dr. Amanda McQuaid of UNH will present her findings on cyanobacteria toxins in sediments that have accumulated over the historical past. Sara Steiner, program coordinator for the NHDES Volunteer Lake Assessment Program (VLAP), will share an ecological status report based on 17 years of water-quality data collected at Norway Pond by longtime VLAP volunteer Dick Warner. Finally, Dr. Kate Hastings, manager of the NHDES Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Bloom Program, will offer a glimpse of what the future might hold. A workshop will follow from 1 to 3 p.m. (registration is required and space is limited).
COST: Free
CONTACT: harriscenter.org/events/norway-pond-symposium-2023
COMMUNITY
GREATER MERRIMACK-SOUHEGAN VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
WHEN: Monday, June 5, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Event Center at Hampshire Hills, 50 Emerson Rd., Milford
WHAT: The Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner celebrates the achievements of the past year, honor business award winners, welcome new members to the board of directors, honor the passing of the gavel of our Board Chair, and acknowledge GMSVCC scholarship recipients. A keynote presentation will also be given by Nathan Karol of Granite Media Group/Business NH Magazine and Cardinal Consulting.
COST: $50 per person; $400 table of eight
CONTACT: gmsvcc.org/events
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
FUNDRAISER
NH GIVES
WHEN: Tuesday, June 6, 5 p.m., to Wednesday, June 7, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Across the state
WHAT: Hosted by the NH Center for Nonprofits, NH Gives is the state’s largest day of giving, bringing together hundreds of nonprofits and tens of thousands of donors to raise as much money and awareness as possible for the causes served by New Hampshire’s nonprofit sector. This 24-hour event is designed for Granite Staters to give back to the nonprofits that give so much to our communities every day. Visit nhgives.org/organizations to find the nonprofit you wish to support.
COST: Donations encouraged
CONTACT: nhgives.org
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/events-awards/nextgen-nh
FUNDRAISER
ELLIOT HEALTH SYSTEM WALK FOR HOPE
WHEN: Sunday, June 11, 8 a.m. – noon
WHERE: SNHU Campus, 2500 North River Rd., Manchester
WHAT: The Walk for Hope raises funds for necessary programs at the Solinsky Center for Cancer Care at the Elliot that offer resources for education, nutrition, transportation and mental health. The Patient and Family Nurse Navigator Program also helps with understanding care options, scheduling and billing support and assistance with patient advocacy. The Walk for Hope’s route is 3.1 miles (5k), circling the SNHU campus twice, so plan for a minimum of one hour to complete the walk, and stay until noon for fun activities. The event will take place regardless of weather.
COST: $10 adults; free for cancer survivors and children under 12
CONTACT: donate.elliothospital.org/walkforhope
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
WEBINAR
MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
WHEN: Thursday, June 27, 11 a.m. – noon
WHERE: Zoom
WHAT: Employees are trying to manage a multitude of anxiety and stress in their personal and professional lives. It is important for companies to take the issue of mental health in the workplace seriously. In our upcoming webinar, NH Business Review will explore the efforts that companies are making to ensure employees have the support they need to be successful both at work and in their personal lives. Featured panelists include Jill K. Borrelli, vice president of behavioral health for Point 32 Health, and Nina DeMarco, manager of behavioral health for Amoskeag Health.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: nhbr.com/mentalhealth-in-the-workplace
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