FUNDRAISER
ANNUAL SUPERHERO 5K AND KIDS FUN RUN
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Ogunquit Beach in Ogunquit, Maine
WHAT: Rett’s Roost invites residents, visitors and businesses alike to join them on the beach for their fourth annual, family-friendly, costume-themed event at Main Beach during Ogunquitfest weekend. Rett’s Roost is an organization that supports families of children with cancer through psychosocial support and therapeutic programming, and this event will raise funds for their mission and honor the families in the pediatric cancer community.
COST: $25 – $60
CONTACT: rettsroost.org/event/superhero-5k
NETWORKING
BEDFORD CHANGEMAKERS: PANEL & NETWORKING PROGRAM
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Bedford Event Center, 379 South River Road, Bedford
WHAT: Greet Bedford, in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Chamber, Is hosting an exciting event for regional business owners to network with the brightest in the area who are driving change and evolving our local Bedford community. This event will be aired on BCTV featuring a panel discussion with Juliette Buell, owner of Live Free Refillery; Joy LeBlanc, owner of A.J. LeBlanc Heating, Inc.; and John Mortimer, owner of Millennium Running. From startups to scaling businesses, attendees will celebrate entrepreneurialism, share learnings and discuss the challenges of doing business in Bedford. The event will include a cash bar and cocktail bites with a business casual dress code.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
FORUM
NH INSURANCE DEPARTMENT’S 2023 ANNUAL HEARING ON PREMIUM RATES AND HEALTH CARE COST DRIVERS
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 27, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, 2 White St., Concord
WHAT: At the conclusion of its report on premium rates and health care cost drivers, the NH Insurance Department will host a symposium exploring the potential impact of price transparency in New Hampshire and nationally. A panel discussion will feature national leaders in health economics and price transparency: Marilyn Bartlett, CPA, Zach Brown, Ph.D., and Chris Whaley, Ph.D. Topics include: the economic impact of price transparency; demand side influences; supply-side effects; price transparency laws currently in place; policy options related to health care price transparency; state- and federal-level efforts; and the future of price transparency in the state and the health care industry as a whole.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
SEMINAR
GOVERNOR’S ADVANCED MANUFACTURING & HIGH TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 27, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: Hosted by NH’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NHMEP), this seminar brings together senior executives from manufacturing, as well as state, industry and educational leaders, to network and learn more about the CHIPS Act, leading women in manufacturing, and artificial intelligence. Sister agencies from both the federal and state level will feature information, programs and services that can aid and grow your business.
COST: $100
CONTACT: nhmep.org/21st-annualgovernors-advanced-manufacturinghigh-technology-summit
COMMUNITY
NEW HAMPSHIRE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 27, 4 – 8 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 28, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
WHERE: Downtown Laconia
WHAT: The New Hampshire Pumpkin Festival is set to carve out downtown Laconia for two days’ worth of fall fun for the whole family. There will be an art show, food trucks, street performers, a beer garden, zombie walk, train rides, live music, with activities such as the Runaway Pumpkin 5k/10k Run/Walk, Kid Zones, jack-o-lantern lighting, costume contests and more.
COST: Free to attend
CONTACT: nhpumpkinfestival.com
CONFERENCE
AN EXIT PLAN IS THE KEY TO HAVING YOUR DREAM BUSINESS
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 1, noon – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: If you ever plan on exiting your business, you absolutely need an exit plan. And the longer you wait to plan, the less likely your business will sell or ever “work” without you running the show. Get off the hamster wheel and create your first exit plan! The instructor for this event is Tracy Gunn, a seasoned entrepreneur and founder of Get Exitable, a company specializing in helping business owners exit their businesses on their own terms. Drawing from her personal experience of transforming her “unsellable” restaurant into an attractive acquisition in just three months, Tracy works with clients who are looking to exit their businesses due to a loss of passion, retirement or the desire to pursue new opportunities.
COST: $25
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/an-exit-plan-is-the-key-tohaving-your-dream-business
CONFERENCE
2ND ANNUAL NORTH COUNTRY FOOD AND AGRICULTURE SUMMIT
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: AMC Highland Center at Crawford Notch, U.S. 302, Bretton Woods
WHAT: Hosted by NH Hunger Solutions, this summit is designed to provide networking opportunities, relationship building and collaboration toward a resilient food and agriculture system for our region, including all partners around the state and beyond. This event is intended for everyone who works within the food and agriculture community and for those who work in support of that community. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
SEMINAR
NHBR’S POWERED BY WOMEN
WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 9, 8 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Manchester Country Club, 180 South River Road, Bedford
WHAT: NH Business Review proudly presents our sixth annual Powered by Women conference, an inspiring event that will feature successful women leaders from different career backgrounds and perspectives, who will give 10-minute talks about their personal and professional growth followed by a 45-minute panel discussion. Panelists include: Holly Mintz, Chief Medical Officer of Ambulatory Services at Elliot Health System; Jennifer Delisle, co-founder of Inspire Realty Group; Honorable Talesha L. Saint-Marc, Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire; Diane P. Fitzpatrick, CEO of Manchester Boys & Girls Club; and Courtney Morin, VP, Actuarial & Underwriting at Northeast Delta Dental.
COST: $54, includes breakfast
CONTACT: nhbr.com/eventsawards/powered-by-women
CONFERENCE
MOVING TOGETHER CONVERSATIONS: IMMIGRANTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE’S WORKFORCE
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: Presented by NH Songa, this impactful one-day conference will discuss the importance of the vital partnership between immigrant workers and the labor market in our state. The conference will cover a range of topics including: understanding the immigrant community; examining the challenges and opportunities in welcoming immigrants to New Hampshire; empowering immigrant talent; presenting data on the valuable contributions of immigrants; the benefits of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) for companies; fostering workplace inclusion; assessing the state’s progress on immigrant inclusion; exploring policies to facilitate this process; and discussing innovative ideas for sustaining positive momentum for our state. Visit nhsonga.com to view speakers and conference sessions.
COST: $100
CONTACT: nhsonga.com
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