FUNDRAISER
PICKLEBALL 4 PAYSON
WHEN: Sunday, July 30, 3 – 4 p.m.
WHERE: George Park, 297 Park Ave., Hopkinton
WHAT: Pickleball 4 Payson is a special fundraising event to support Pedaling for Payson and the Nurse Navigator program at the Concord Hospital Payson Center for Cancer Care. Register for the Beginners Clinic & Scramble Play event (waitlist) or Scramble Play event only. No partner is needed, as partners are randomized based on ability level — all levels are welcome! This is a fun event meant to build friendships and community, all while participating in the fastest-growing sport and supporting your neighbors battling cancer. This space is a part of the Hopkinton Recreation Department who is co-sponsoring this event.
COST: $35 Scramble Play only; $50 Beginners Clinic and Scramble Play
CONTACT: concordnhchamber.com/community-events
NETWORKING
MANCHESTER AREA SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS’ COFFEE NETWORKING
WHEN: Tuesday, August 1, 10 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: Unity Café, 3 Sundial Ave., Manchester
WHAT: Tired of Zoom? Craving human contact? Mark your calendar, The Business Guild is bringing live, in-person networking back to Manchester! Successful people have robust networks, and they build those networks on a framework of strong personal connections. Coffee break networking is a casual, stress-free way to connect with other local small business owners to share information, network and troubleshoot common business challenges. The Business Guild will share introductions, an educational talk and offer time to pair off for quick one-to-ones.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite or email pat@thebizguild.com
CONFERENCE
NH DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION CTE SUMMER LEARNING SERIES FOR 2023
WHEN: Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to Aug. 8, 4 p.m.
WHERE: Manchester Community College, 1066 Front St., Manchester
WHAT: This two-day summer learning series will feature cluster meetings in the morning, and roundtable discussions in the afternoons, where teachers can network, collaborate, and learn from one another to enhance education initiatives statewide.
COST: Free; reservation required
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
FUNDRAISER
2023 MANCHESTER CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC
WHEN: Friday, Aug. 11, 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Stonebridge Country Club, 161 Gorham Pond Rd., Goffstown
WHAT: Join Manchester Chamber members for a day of fun competition, networking and supporting the mission of the Chamber. 2023 Chamber Golf Classic foursomes and hole sponsorships are Limited! For more information about available sponsorships, view the sponsorship guide on their website or contact KathleenP@manchester-chamber.org.
COST: Sponsorship levels vary
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
WORKSHOP
ORR & RENO LEGAL BREAKFAST SERIES: INSURANCE, RECORDS, AND SUCCESSION PLANNING 101 FOR BUSINESSES
WHEN: Tuesday, August 15, 8 – 9 a.m.
WHERE: Orr & Reno, 45 South Main St., Concord
WHAT: This Legal Breakfast Series session will cover the legal basics of three key topics that every business leader will want to know: business insurance, recordkeeping and succession planning. Brad Melson and Lynnette Macomber will present an overview of these subjects and important considerations for businesses, followed by a Q&A.
COST: registration required
CONTACT: concordnhchamber.com/community-events or email info@concordnhchamber.com
COMMUNITY
HIDDEN JEWELS CHAMPAGNE CELEBRATION
WHEN: Wednesday, August 16, 4 – 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Searles Castle, 23 Searles Rd., Windham
WHAT: Join the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce as they crown the recipients of the 2023 Hidden Jewels. Those being honored are: Maureen Witley, Atkinson; Susan Raymond, Hampstead; Jessica St. Jean, Pelham; Amanda Forrestall, Plaistow; Cheryl-Ann Bolouk, Salem; Dianna Fallon, Windham; Gail Dacey, Mother of Pearl recipient; and Samantha Smith, Young Professional recipient.
COST: $50
CONTACT: gschamber.com/events
WORKSHOP
EXPLORING MARKETING AI
WHEN: Wednesday, August 16, 9 – 10 a.m.
WHERE: Nashua Public Library Theater, Court St., Nashua
WHAT: All business owners and marketing professionals are welcome to learn more about marketing AI from Pearl Marketing President and Founder Amanda Schneck. There is so much changing right now with artificial intelligence and how companies can incorporate it into their strategy. Discover how AI can streamline your tasks, boost efficiency and enhance your marketing efforts. Prepare for an immersive and enlightening experience that will empower you to transform your business by cutting costs and improving productivity.
COST: free for chamber members
CONTACT: members.nashuachamber.com/events/details/exploringmarketing-ai-6194
CONFERENCE
SEACHANGE CONFERENCE 2023
WHEN: Friday through Sunday, August 25 – 27
WHERE: Green Acre, 61 Green Acre Dr., Eliot, Maine
WHAT: Our community, country and the world need artists’ contributions to heal and build something new. What would it look like to get working artists, arts administrators, activists, and the creative community to explore these questions? What would you like to see change? How can the arts and the creative process be a way to experience and grow empathy? How can we use the arts to build the community we dream of? Join Theater for the People, Green Acre, and Kinship in August for a different kind of conference, where organizers delve deep into their collective wisdom and explore together the answers to these questions through conversation and creating art solo and together.
COST: Full conference $225; two-day pass $180; one-day pass $80
CONTACT: seachangeconference.org
NETWORKING
4TH ANNUAL SMALL BUT MIGHTY BUSINESS EXPO
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Cisco Brewery, 35 Corporate Dr., Portsmouth
WHAT: Join the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth as they showcase some of the Seacoast’s small but mighty businesses at this one-of-a-kind expo and networking event, presented by First Seacoast Bank. Past participants have ranged from banks to purveyors of spicy hot sauce to tech wizards, healthcare helpers and more!
COST: chamber members free; future members $10; exhibit space fees vary
CONTACT: portsmouthchamber.org/events
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