CONFERENCE
CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY POP-UP
WHEN: Monday, Aug. 14, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Positive Street Art HQ, 48 Bridge St., Suite 3F, Nashua
WHAT: Join the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) for their in-person CWE Community Pop-up, where they bring a community of resource partners, social media experts and delicious food together in a creative space. CWE Community Pop-ups create an experience for local existing and aspiring entrepreneurs to tap into a wide array of resource partners, make new relationships and enhance entrepreneurial skills. At the Pop-up attendees will: discover small business resources, make new connections with peers, and enjoy refreshments from locally owned restaurants. Attendees will also have the opportunity to receive free headshots by The Social HQ, and free mini social media or copy/content audits from The Social HQ and GLEAM People Strategies.
COST: Free
CONTACT: cwewbc.ecenterdirect.com/events/978878
WORKSHOP
ORR & RENO LEGAL BREAKFAST SERIES: INSURANCE, RECORDS, AND SUCCESSION PLANNING 101 FOR BUSINESSES
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 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, Aug. 16, 4 – 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Searles Castle, 23 Searles Road, 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, Aug. 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, Aug. 25 – 27
WHERE: Green Acre, 61 Green Acre Drive, 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
SEMINAR
DEI: FROM TALK TO ACTION — RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 14, 8 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: Manchester Country Club, 180 South River Road, Bedford
WHAT: A culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is becoming essential for both recruitment and retention. But it’s not as simple as changing the language in a job ad. Our speakers will highlight key aspects of DEI as it applies to recruitment and retention: how to define DEI and why it matters to organizational performance; understanding and empathetically dealing with pushback; the employment lifecycle; and inclusive leadership. The event will feature short talks on each of these points by a variety of speakers, a series of audience workshop table discussions and an expert panel discussion at the end to help explore topics raised by the table discussions.
COST: $54, includes breakfast
CONTACT: nhbr.com/dei
SEMINAR
SOCIAL SECURITY SEMINAR
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 14, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: NH Technical Institute, 40 College Drive, Grappone Hall, Room 301, Concord
WHAT: Davis Wealth Management is presenting a seminar series on Social Security starting on September 14, with another seminar scheduled for September 20. The event is geared towards those looking to optimize their income during retirement. Attendees will learn when to collect, how the program works, and discover the best scenario for their family’s needs.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: daviswealthmgmt.com/event/social-security-seminar-1
NETWORKING
4TH ANNUAL SMALL BUT MIGHTY BUSINESS EXPO
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Cisco Brewery, 35 Corporate Drive, 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
COMMUNITY
STATE OF MANCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 21, 3:45 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: The Rex Theatre, 23 Amherst St., Manchester
WHAT: Join Dr. Jennifer Gillis, Manchester School District’s superintendent, at The Rex Theatre to hear the district’s goals for the 23-24 school year. This program is fostered through a partnership of the Manchester School District, Manchester Proud and the Greater Manchester Chamber. Attendees will learn about progress being made; meet the district’s leadership team; and have the opportunity to submit relevant questions and ideas.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events/details/state-ofmanchester-school-district-8702
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