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 chamber members; $40 for non-members
CONTACT: business.manchester-chamber.org/events/details/2024-state-of-the-city-8846
WORKSHOP
SCORE SEACOAST WORKSHOP: BUSINESS TAXES
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 14, noon – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: There are two certainties in life: death and taxes. While we cannot address death, we can help you understand the basics of business tax law. This is a must presentation that every individual starting or running their business needs to attend! Topics to discuss include: federal taxes and your obligations to the IRS; are you in business?; type of business entity, including passthrough entities; taxable income; self-employment taxes; estimated tax payments; tax deductions, is it “ordinary and necessary” to run your business, what can you deduct; capital expenditures and the planning and tax benefits that come into play with bonus; section 179, depreciation on your equipment and mileage for your vehicle; business retirement plans; and more.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: score.org/seacoast/event/online-workshop-business-taxes
WORKSHOP
2024 SPRING ECONOMIC FORECAST
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 15, 10 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: This program brings together Greater Manchester Chamber members and economic expert Brian Gottlob, director of the NH Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau, who will share his forecast for the year to come. Align your business goals with real-time predictions and data to strategize for 2024. This program will be held virtually via Zoom. Registered attendees will be sent the Zoom link one day prior to the event.
COST: $25 for chamber members; $35 for non-members
CONTACT: business.manchester-chamber.org/events/details/2024-spring-economic-forecast-8819
COMMUNITY
MAHLER’S RESURRECTION SYMPHONY
WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 18, Saturday, Feb. 24, and Sunday, Feb. 25, all 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 holding a collaboration with the soloists and choral groups from Plymouth State University and Keene State College. Together, they will deliver a performance of Gustav Mahler’s Resurrection Symphony. This 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: nhphil.org
NETWORKING EBREW
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 22, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Press Room, 77 Daniel St., Portsmouth
WHAT: For the last 25 years, ebrew has been NH’s premier creative/ technical networking event — a place to meet peers, share stories and opportunities, and relax after a day’s work. This event will feature a special 25 years presentation.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: nhtechalliance.org/event/ebrew-9
SEMINAR
EXPLORING SBA (SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION) RESOURCES
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 29, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: This workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs understand the various Small Business Administration (SBA) programs and services available to help you start or expand your business. It’s presented by a member of the local SBA team, so you can make a direct connection with your local office. Topics covered include the Technical Assistance Program, SBA Loan Guarantee Program, 8 (a) Business Development Program, HUBZone (Historically Underutilized Business Zones) Program and government contracting opportunities.
COST: Free; pre-registration required by Feb. 27
CONTACT: sba.gov/event/41563
SEMINAR
FARM BUSINESS LAB PITCH EVENT
WHEN: Thursday, March 7, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: A cohort of farm businesses have participated in our seven-week business planning course, which aims to strengthen and transform farm businesses through the creation of a business plan. Through this course, all participants have worked hard to ensure the sustainability of their businesses, and in turn, our local food system! As with all our Business Labs, this course concludes with the pitch event at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship. We hope that you will join us to honor and celebrate this dedicated and talented cohort!
COST: Free
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/farm-business-lab-pitch-event-2
COMMUNITY
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, panels and, new for 2024, tabletop discussions. Topics will range from how to get your product in more grocery stores to employee well-being 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
WORKSHOP
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: KEYS TO LEADING HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS
WHEN: March 12, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Alnoba, 24 Cottage Road, Kensington
WHAT: It’s no secret that developing and leading a high-performing team is essential for success in any field. But where do you start? It can be an overwhelming task but with the right tools, you can quickly make an impact and motivate your team to achieve great results. During this workshop, participants will grow in 5 key leadership areas essential to high-performing teams: building a foundation of trust; setting and communicating expectations efficiently; driving accountability; prioritizing development of your team and having authentic difficult conversations and transformative feedback getting results. Participants will then debrief as a group, apply learnings to everyday context, and commit to action items for the week ahead.
COST: $499
CONTACT: alnoba.org/event/leadershipdevelopment-workshop-keys-toleading-high-performing-teams-031224
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