SEMINAR
2023 NH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUMMIT
WHEN: Dec. 4 and 5, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: The New Hampshire Behavioral Health Summit is a statewide event in NH for behavioral health care providers and organizations, including mental health and substance use disorders. This event provides opportunities for policymakers to interact with service providers to foster information sharing; that address the behavioral health policy and service needs of children and adolescents, adults and the elderly; that help participants understand the changing substance use, mental health and primary health landscape; that encourage expansion of the workforce relative to health promotion, prevention, early identification and intervention, treatment and recovery supports; that increase familiarity of the various disciplines and systems to promote collaboration and enhance care coordination; and supports the provision of evidenced-based practices.
COST: $175 – $225
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
CONFERENCE
LEVERAGING CORPORATE CULTURE TO DRIVE RESULTS
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 8 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Alnoba, 24 Cottage Road, Kensington
WHAT: In a competitive hiring market, corporate culture can be a key differentiator to attract and retain top talent. While a great culture may get the attention of top performers, how do you define the values that make up your culture and use them to get results? Savvy business leaders are able to weave corporate culture into all aspects of the business — from recruiting and onboarding to career development and performance management — to drive the behaviors necessary to achieve organizational goals. During this workshop, participants will: assess if current corporate values drive performance or if they are just words on paper; identify behaviors related to values that drive successful results; engage in group exercises to learn how to interview, train and assess employees based on corporate values and debrief as a group, apply learnings to everyday context, and commit to action items for the week ahead.
COST: $199
CONTACT: alnoba.org/event/leadershipdevelopment-workshop-leveragingcorporate-culture-to-drive-results
FUNDRAISER
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL NH’S 50TH ANNUAL TV AUCTION
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 7, 8 a.m. to Saturday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m.
WHERE: Televised event
WHAT: First aired in 1973, the annual TV Auction is the nonprofit’s longest-running fundraiser and a holiday tradition. Aired live on Concord TV with additional online bidding and streaming at bid4kids.org, the auction is a community event that draws in hundreds of viewers for a bidding extravaganza on items donated from hundreds of local businesses.
COST: N/A
CONTACT: bid4kids.org, or email Kamini Jorgensen at kjorgensen@nhyouth.org
CONFERENCE
EMPLOYER CONFERENCE: MANAGING ADDICTION IN THE WORKPLACE
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Woodbound Inn, 247 Woodbound Road, Rindge
WHAT: The Employer Conference: Managing Addiction in the Workplace is open to New Hampshire employers wanting to learn the ways to address addiction to improve their bottom line. Topics range from the ADA and substance use order, to hiring people in recovery, cannabis in the workplace, Narcan administration and more. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
COST: $125
CONTACT: realitychecknow.org/mec
COMMUNITY
NH TECH ALLIANCE’S PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2:30 – 5 p.m.
WHERE: Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A St., Derry
WHAT: The 17th annual Product of the Year competition highlights the best innovation from New Hampshire in the last year. Finalists receive exposure locally throughout the judging process and globally at the livestreamed event on the Alliance’s YouTube Channel. For local viewers, join the Alliance in person at Tupelo Music Hall to watch the livestream in the theater and network with the finalists after the viewing. You’ll be able to view their products in person and ask them questions after the event.
COST: $45 members; $55 non-members
CONTACT: nhtechalliance.org/product-of-the-year
COMMUNITY
FALL BUSINESS LAB FINAL PITCH EVENT
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: Hannah Grimes invites you to celebrate their 2023 Fall cohort of the Business Lab Program and get to know rural entrepreneurs who are getting started in our community. Business Lab (formerly known as Startup Lab) is a fast-paced, interactive program of seven classes held over seven weeks, designed to help entrepreneurs create, refine, implement and present their businesses. The program covers the essentials of business strategy, finance and profitability, marketing and sales, business planning, and project implementation. COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/fall-business-lab-final-pitch-event
SEMINAR
2023 RESILIENCY ACADEMY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES & COMMUNITIES: SUSTAINABILITY DAY
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 7, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: UNH Holloway Commons, 75 Main St., Durham
WHAT: Businesses and communities have implemented sustainable practices to minimize negative impacts on the environment and society. By prioritizing sustainability, small businesses can retain top talent, attract environmentally conscious customers, and navigate regulatory changes more effectively. Sustainability Day — offered in partnership with the UNH Sustainability Institute and supported by Bank of America and Bangor Savings Bank — will feature a keynote presentation from Dr. Fiona Wilson, UNH’s deputy chief sustainability officer, followed by panels surrounding assessing and analyzing sustainable initiatives and the role sustainability plays in businesses and the community.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: nhsbdc.org/sustainability-day
NETWORKING
WOMEN’S MIXER — DOVER BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 14, 6 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, 23 Members Way, Dover
WHAT: Get ready to mingle! Meet other like-minded businesswomen who want to help you succeed. This mixer event is a comfortable, social setting, conducive to the way women naturally network through sharing thoughts and ideas — not the agenda-heavy, meeting-style atmosphere you’ve no doubt encountered. Connect with some amazing women to build and excel!
COST: $30 for guests who have attended more than three Excelerate HER events; free for members and newer guests
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
WORKSHOP
SCORE SEACOAST’S BUSINESS FINANCE: BEYOND THE BASICS
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 18, 6 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual event
WHAT: In this workshop, attendees will explore the difference between profit and cash flow, break-even analysis, forecasting, and other topics to help plan for the success of their business. The organizers suggest you take the SCORE Basic Finance workshop, or have some finance experience or training, before taking this workshop.
COST: Free
CONTACT: portsmouthchamber.org/events
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