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. 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
COMMUNITY
6TH ANNUAL CONCORD NH WINTER FEST
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 26 – Sunday, Jan. 28
WHERE: Main Street, Concord
WHAT: The Hotel Concord and Intown Concord are excited to announce Concord NH Winter Fest will be returning for its sixth year in a row! Enjoy ice-carving demonstrations and meet some of New England’s most talented ice carvers on Friday, Jan. 26 followed by an ice-carving competition and Concord NH Winter Fest on Saturday, Jan. 27 and Sunday, Jan. 28 from 11 – 4 p.m. This is an outdoor event, so be prepared for the elements. Weather permitting, there will be a free trolley service on Saturday to bring people back and forth to Black Ice Pond Hockey Tournament.
COST: Free; $10 admission for children 18 and under for Winterfest Family Dance Party on Jan. 28
CONTACT: members.intownconcord.org/events/Details/concordnh-winter-fest-969549
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 are 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: www.whitneyccprograms.com/whitney_cat.pdf
WORKSHOP
SECRETARY OF STATE QUICKSTART AND SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAMS
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 1, 9 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: Are you looking to start your own small business? Are you a business owner now and in need of capital, or free advice? Join us to hear about the technical and financial assistance offered through the Small Business Administration (SBA). Learn from the local SBA office representative about the agency’s available resources and community lending partners who want to help you start or grow your small business. A representative from the Secretary of State Corporation Division will provide information and detailed instructions on the NH Quick Start “how to register your business online.”
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: www.sba.gov/event/40865
COMMUNITY
9TH ANNUAL CMAR ROTC CRUSADERS VS. BOSTON BRUINS ALUMNI
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 4, 3 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Douglas N. Everett Ice Arena, 15 Loudon Road, Concord
WHAT: Do not miss this event if you enjoy hockey and community events. This is an exhibition hockey game between the Boston Bruins Alumni and Cmar Scholarship ROTC Crusaders to benefit the Cmar Scholarship fund, presented by Davis Wealth Management. This event will be fun for the whole family. It is not just about the game; it’s about coming together as a community to support a great cause. The University of New Hampshire ROTC cadets will facilitate a 50/50 cash raffle alongside a raffle of locally donated items. Come support a worthy cause while watching the ROTC Crusaders (including local high school and college skaters) play the Boston Bruins alumni. All proceeds will go toward funding deserving UNH ROTC cadets.
COST: $10 for general admission; free for children ages 12 and under
CONTACT: daviswealthmgmt.com/event/community-fundraiserhockey-boston-bruins-exhibition
NETWORKING
TECH POWER BREAKFAST: BREAKFAST FOR DINNER — TECH TAPESTRY
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 7, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Center Tower, 3rd Floor, Franklin Pierce University at Manchester, 670 North Commercial St., Manchester
WHAT: Inclusion and self-confidence can feel like overwhelming topics. Kelley will share details of her courageous journey and how to overcome roadblocks. She will break down actionable steps you can take to make progress, drive change within your organization, and be seen as an inclusive, motivating, confident leader all while showing up as your authentic self. Sound hard? Not if you incorporate some of her simple tips into your everyday work. We will then have time after the 15-minute presentation to discuss and network.
COST: $30 for members; $40 for non-members
CONTACT: members.nhtechalliance.org/events/details/tech-powerbreakfast-february-2024-400
COMMUNITY
MANCHESTER 2024 STATE OF THE CITY
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 8 – 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Venues at the Factory, 252 Willow St., Manchester
WHAT: The Greater Manchester Chamber strives to ensure its members stay informed on the local level and have direct access to the government officials leading our city. Please join us as we host a “State of the City” Breakfast Forum presented by Dartmouth Health to hear from newly elected Mayor Jay Ruais. Mayor Ruais is expected to conduct a presentation of his priorities and goals for 2024, followed by a dynamic conversation with moderator Scott Spradling. Topics will include the city budget, public safety, economic development, homelessness, the future of the city’s school district and his overall vision for Manchester.
COST: $35 for Greater Manchester Chamber members, $40 for non-members
CONTACT: business.manchester-chamber.org/events/details/2024-state-of-the-city-8846
COMMUNITY
MAHLER’S RESURRECTION SYMPHONY
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 18, Saturday, Feb. 24, and Sunday, Feb. 25, all at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Silver Center for the Arts, Plymouth State Campus, 114 Main St., Plymouth (Feb. 18); Seifert Performing Arts Center, 44 Geremonty Drive, Salem (Feb. 24 and 25)
WHAT: The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra is thrilled to announce a momentous collaboration with the talented soloists and choral groups from Plymouth State University and Keene State College. Together, they will deliver a transcendent performance of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Resurrection Symphony. This extraordinary event not only promises an evening of breathtaking music but also ties into Bradley Cooper’s portrayal of Leonard Bernstein conducting this same work in the recent release of Cooper’s film, “Maestro,” currently streaming on Netflix.
COST: $5 – $35
CONTACT: www.nhphil.org
SUMMIT
2024 NEW ENGLAND CRAFT BREW SUMMIT
WHEN: Thursday, March 7, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE: Holiday Inn By the Bay, 88 Spring St., Portland, Maine
WHAT: The New England Craft Brew Summit, the largest craft beer conference on the East Coast, will return to Portland, Maine. The theme of this year’s event will be “From Startup to Steady.” New England Craft Brew Summit will feature a range of presentations and panels and new for 2024, tabletop discussions. Topics will range from how to get your product in more grocery stores to employee wellbeing and new technologies in brewing. The conference is expected to draw more than 500 industry professionals from across the region.
COST: $1,250 for vendor booths
CONTACT: nebrewsummit.com
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