NETWORKING
KICKSTART MANCHESTER JANUARY 2024
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 11 a.m. – noon
WHERE: Greater Manchester Chamber, 54 Hanover St., Manchester
WHAT: This is a monthly program for new businesses, new chamber members and new professionals in Manchester. Come to network and learn more about ways to engage in the community, make new connections, and learn some insider tips from the chamber and your fellow attendees!
COST: Free for members
CONTACT: Search via Greater Manchester Chamber website
WORKSHOP
SMALL BUSINESS TAX WORKSHOP
WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 18, noon – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: The workshop will cover common tax issues that impact small business owners. We will cover basic concepts including general tax law, accounting methods and documentation, entity choices and planning strategies. These topics will be covered at a high level, with the goal of helping participants obtain a general understanding of the tax issues that may affect their business. There will be opportunities to ask questions and the format will be geared toward a discussion of the topics most relevant to the participants.
COST: $25
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/small-business-tax-workshop
SEMINAR
MANCHESTER HOME BUYER SEMINAR
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE: NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire, 801 Elm St., 2nd Floor, Manchester, NH 03101
WHAT: If you want to learn more about buying your home or are not sure where to start, join us for the next homebuyer seminar. This program reviews the steps to home ownership and gives you the tools and resources needed to make good financial decisions at every stage of the homebuying process. Fee per household includes: “Realizing the American Dream,” a complete manual detailing how to buy your home; one-on-one counseling with a certified counselor to help develop a road map to purchase your home (scheduling available following successful completion of the course; a credit report included at your one-on-one counseling appointment; and a pizza lunch. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch, snacks and drinks.
COST: $69 per household
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
SEMINAR
BOOTS TO BUSINESS
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 24, 9:15 a.m. – Thursday, Jan. 25, 4 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: Are you a veteran or a spouse of a veteran? Are you interested in starting your own business? This online training opportunity is provided to veterans, service members, National Guard and military spouses. This free, two-day entrepreneurial workshop offers support and resources for veterans as they enter the world of business ownership. This two-day workshop helps ensure that every participant has access to a standardized entrepreneurship training track and the small business resources in their local communities. Any veteran, spouse and/or dependent children over 18 are welcome to participate. This course is offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of the Department of Defense. After completing the two-day Boots to Business session, participants will have the tools and knowledge they need to identify a business opportunity, draft a business plan, connect with local small business resources, and launch their small business.
COST: Free
CONTACT: www.sba.gov/event/39854
NETWORKING
BUSINESS BEFORE HOURS AT BELFOR PROPERTY RESTORATION
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 7:30 – 9 a.m.
WHERE: BELFOR Property Restoration, 40 Terrill Park Drive, Suite 5, Concord
WHAT: Join the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce and BELFOR Property Restoration for a morning networking event. You’re invited to connect with industry professionals at BELFOR’S new Concord location over breakfast and coffee. Gain insights into the latest trends in disaster recovery and property restoration, while expanding your network. This event offers a prime opportunity to engage with peers, participate in prize drawings and cultivate meaningful professional connections before your workday begins.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: my.concordnhchamber.com/community-events/Details/business-before-hours-at-belforproperty-restoration-1005848
WORKSHOP
SCORE SEACOAST WORKSHOP: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 24, 6 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: Explore the exciting world of artificial intelligence (AI). Learn what AI is and how you might already be experiencing it. We will outline the benefits of AI for small businesses and debunk some of the myths and misconceptions. We will help you to get started using AI in your business. Finally, we will summarize the benefits of AI and take any questions you might have.
COST: Free
CONTACT: www.score.org/seacoast/event/online-workshopboost-your-business-ai
COMMUNITY
2024: CONCORD UPDATE
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 26, 7:30 – 9:15 a.m.
WHERE: Campbell’s Scottish Highlands Golf Course, 79 Brady Ave., Salem
WHAT: Hear from your NH state senators and meet your state representatives. Discuss 2024 priorities. Each year the Government Affairs Committee of the Southern NH Chamber of Commerce sponsors an event early in the Legislative Session for members of the chamber and interested business professionals to hear from our legislative leaders on matters pending in Concord that will impact the business community.
COST: Free
CONTACT: salem.southernnhchamber.com/events/details/2024-concord-update-14085
SEMINAR
DOING THE WALK: A GUIDE TO HAND-SELLING
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: Whitney Community Center, 16 Black Mountain Road, Jackson
WHAT: Do you have a book or other product you are trying to sell? The days of sitting back while someone else does the work selling for you is over. Learn proven rules for making connections and getting the word out. Get practical tips that work and the confidence to hand-sell versus hard sell. This program is taught by DonnaRae Menard, a local author who coaches people on how to make their small business work.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Search via Lewiston, Maine, Sun Journal calendar
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