WORKSHOP
AI AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: SPARKING CURIOSITY AND REMOVING FEAR
WHEN: Wednesday, May 29, 8 a.m. – noon
WHERE: Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester
WHAT: This is not your average ChatGPT workshop. Attendees at all levels of AI experience, especially communications and public relations practitioners and agency professionals, will benefit from presentations that range from practical strategies for the use of AI tools to the ethical and legal implications practitioners should consider when using AI. The session will include a networking breakfast, two hour-long presentations and a panel discussion on AI and ethics.
COST: $59 for PRSA members and Loeb School students and Maine Public Relations Council members; $79 for non-members; $25 for college students
CONTACT: loebschool.org/blog/aiandcommunications2024
WORKSHOP
THE IMPACT OF RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS ON CONCORD BUSINESS
WHEN: Thursday, May 30, 7:30 – 9 a.m.
WHERE: Holiday Inn, 172 N. Main St., Concord
WHAT: In today’s ever-changing landscape, staying informed about the future costs of health care is crucial for businesses. The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce will present a timely workshop focused on health care costs, designed to equip attendees with both insights and strategies. In collaboration with speakers from the UNH Institute for Health Policy and Practice, the NH Insurance Department and other partners, we invite you to a critical health care forum focused on understanding and addressing the rising costs of health care and its impact on Concord-area businesses.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: my.concordnhchamber.com/event-calendar/Details/may-forumthe-impact-of-rising-healthcarecosts-on-your-business-1098858
WORKSHOP
NH BUSINESSES FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY’S DEI VISTA: NEW PERSPECTIVES
WHEN: Thursday, May 30, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Southern NH University (Millyard), 55 S. Commercial St., Manchester
WHAT: Eager to progress on your DEI journey and take your efforts to the next level? Have you laid down the foundational education and basic steps, but now find yourself asking, “What’s next?” If so, this workshop is tailor-made for you. Go beyond the theoretical frameworks and general education. This workshop will focus on practical, actionable strategies that you can implement in your organization right away. Whether you’re just starting out, hitting roadblocks or looking to maintain momentum, hear from experienced leaders who have faced similar challenges and learn from their successes and failures.
COST: $100 for members; $150 for non-members
CONTACT: www.nhbsr.org/programs/dei-vista
SEMINAR
LAKES REGION NONPROFIT SUMMIT
WHEN: Tuesday, June 4, 8:30 a.m. – noon
WHERE: Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. E., Laconia
WHAT: Join professional facilitator and trainer Catherine Crooker as she guides attendees to learn powerful ways to build meaningful relationships with the donors, board members and volunteers who are so critical to nonprofit work. Through interactive training, peer collaboration, and panel discussions, attendees will explore what it takes to find, cultivate and steward the people who make it possible to create change in our communities.
COST: $15 for members; $20 for non-members
CONTACT: business.lakesregionchamber.org/events/details/lakes-regionnonprofit-summit-50083
NETWORKING
NH TECH ALLIANCE’S ANNUAL TECH SOCIAL
WHEN: Wednesday, June 5, 4 – 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Venues at the Factory, 252 Willow St., Manchester
WHAT: The Annual Tech Social will be a fun, casual networking event for New Hampshire’s technology community to make connections and hear updates about the NH Tech Alliance while enjoying a showcase of exciting technology products being developed in the Granite State. There’s no better way to celebrate tech in New Hampshire than with craft spirits, lawn games, great food and community building.
COST: $10 for members; $75 for non-members; registration required
CONTACT: nhtechalliance.org/event/tech-social
NETWORKING
NH ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS ASSOCIATION WELLNESS FAIR
WHEN: Thursday, June 6, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 130 Pembroke Rd., #150, Concord
WHAT: NHADACA is so excited to host its 1st annual Self-Care in Action wellness fair! Nathan and Christine Wiles will speak about “Understanding the Labyrinth: Exploring Common Questions.” Then, at the Outdoor Fair, attendees can take a relaxing walk through a labyrinth, grab dinner at the Analog Pizza pop-up, and visit tables featuring our communities’ wellness providers. You are welcome to self-pace through an outdoor labyrinth from 6-6:30 p.m., weather permitting.
COST: $20 per guest
CONTACT: www.nhadaca.org/event-5664072
CONFERENCE
2024 MULTIFAMILY HOUSING CONFERENCE
WHEN: June 7, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Venue at Portwalk Place, 22 Portwalk Place, Portsmouth
WHAT: Our half-day Multifamily Housing Conference draws more than 200 for-profit and nonprofit affordable housing developers, builders, housing advocates, local and state public officials, and others. It’s a great opportunity to dive into the multifamily development network! Featured speaker is Ali Wolf, chief economist for Zonda and a specialist on housing, labor markets, and consumers for the largest new home construction data company in North America. Immediately following the conference, there will be a Developers Roundtable with NH Housing staff to discuss topics of interest and to answer questions. Separate RSVP required. Light lunch will be provided.
COST: $60, includes full breakfast
CONTACT: www.nhhfa.org/event/2024-multifamily-housing-conference
FUNDRAISER
FARMSTEADS OF NEW ENGLAND’S 16TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: Monday, June 10, 12:30 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Windham Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive, Windham
WHAT: Farmsteads of New England is holding its golf tournament on June 10, 2024, at the Windham Country Club in Windham, NH. Enjoyed by so many golfers throughout New Hampshire, they come and vie to win awards, such as the Longest Drive, Accuracy, Closest to the Pin, and 1st, 2nd, 3rd place awards and the biggest award: the Holein-One! In 2020, someone was the lucky $10,000 winner of the Hole-in-One. A nonprofit organization, Farmsteads is dedicated to empowering adults with autism and other developmental disabilities to live meaningful and satisfying lives in an inclusive farm environment. Farmsteads is still in search of sponsors for the tournament, with sponsorships available on the event page online.
COST: $150 per player
CONTACT: www.farmsteads-ne.org
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