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
SEMINAR
DEI: FROM TALK TO ACTION — RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 14, 8 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: Manchester Country Club, 180 South River Rd., 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 Dr., 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
COMMUNITY
48TH ANNUAL NH HIGHLAND GAMES & FESTIVAL
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 15, 8 a.m. to Sunday, Sept. 17, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Loon Mountain Resort, 60 Loon Mountain Rd., Lincoln
WHAT: The NH Highland Games & Festival is one of the largest and most diverse Highland Games held in North America. There’s something for everyone from Scottish music, dance, food, and fun to heavy athletics, sheep dog trials, and massed bands. Try-It classes all day long in street curling, stone lifting, and more. Sign up for a seminar and explore topics ranging from Scottish cooking to genealogy. Fun for all ages with special kids programming and opportunities to shop in Vendor Village.
COST: $35-$99, children $5-$10, toddlers free
CONTACT: nhscot.org/highland-games-nh
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
WEBINAR
NH PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE PLAN EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 21, 10 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: Learn about the NH Paid Family and Medical Leave Plan (NH PFML), a voluntary employee benefit available to New Hampshire employers and employees, the first voluntary PFML plan in the nation. More information on the program and instructions to sign up are available at paidfamilymedicalleave.nh.gov. Presenters will be: D.J. Bettencourt, deputy commissioner of the NH Insurance Department; Catherine Keane, deputy commissioner of the NH Department of Administrative Services; and Richard Lavers, deputy commissioner of the NH Employment Security.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.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. All community members are welcome to attend at no cost, but registration is required. Attendees will learn about progress being made in the Manchester School District and goals for the new school year; 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
CONFERENCE
RADICALLY RURAL SUMMIT
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 27, 8 a.m., to Thursday, Sept. 28, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: Spark real change in your community! The 6th annual Radically Rural Summit will allow you to tap into a national network of passionate people and equip you with powerful ideas. The inspiration that comes from RR leads to real and meaningful change, focused on all areas of rural life, including arts and culture, clean energy, community journalism, entrepreneurship, main street, health, and land and community. The vision is for rural communities across the country to work in harmony with the land and each other as well as to create vibrant and inviting communities through pragmatic, bold, and innovative solutions to social, political, and environmental problems. They will be highly valued for their contributions to our world and will feel pride in what makes them great. Visit www.radicallyrural.org for more information.
COST: $175
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/radically-rural-3
COMMUNITY
GRANITEER FESTIVAL
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 29 to Sat., Sept. 30
WHERE: Dow Field, 1-199 Academy St., Franconia
WHAT: GRANITEER is a first-of-its kind outdoor lifestyle festival that shares the experience-based way of life in New Hampshire. The event combines campers, hikers, runners, cyclists, skiers, climbers, workers, freelancers, employers, second careerists and service professionals during a weekend of family fun, craft beer, inspiration, live music, outdoor recreation education and adventure. There will be a marketplace where you can shop for gear, test the latest e-bikes and score discounts on kayaks, skis and camping equipment from NH brands. Plus, NH resident Joe Samba will be headlining the music stage on Saturday night.
COST: $20-$45
CONTACT: graniteoutdooralliance.org/graniteer
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