COMMUNITY
CENTER FOR WOMEN & ENTERPRISE NH COMMUNITY POP UP DOVER
WHEN: Friday, June 21, 12 – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Dover Municipal Building, 288 Central Ave., Dover
WHAT: Hello business owners in the Seacoast area; we want to meet you in person! We are on the move for another CWE Community Pop up! CWE Community Pop-ups create an experience for local existing and aspiring entrepreneurs to tap into a wide array of resource partners, make new relationships, and up your entrepreneurial game all while having fun. Free headshot photos available by Whitney Barney, owner of We Are All Art. Increase your presence with 20-minute consults with Shaunte Whitted for press kits and Traci Bisson for social media. Leave the pop-up with actionable tips to develop street cred as an expert and get your name out there!
COST: Free
CONTACT: www.sba.gov/event/49164
SEMINAR
IT/OT CONVERGENCE WEBINAR BY CISA
WHEN: Monday, June 24, 1 – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, SMBs face unique challenges and threats. This webinar series from the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency aims to equip participants with essential knowledge to navigate these challenges effectively. Our upcoming session will delve into the critical topic of Information Technology/Operational Technology (IT/OT) Convergence and how this alters the way companies do business in the ever-changing cyberspace.
COST: Free
CONTACT: nhtechalliance.org/event/smb-webinar-it-ot-convergence
WORKSHOP
ORR & RENO LEGAL BREAKFAST SERIES: ESTATE PLANNING BASICS
WHEN: Tuesday, June 25, 8 – 9 a.m.
WHERE: Orr & Reno PA, 45 South Main St., Concord
WHAT: Learn about the essential legal documents of an “estate plan” — those documents that contain the plan for distribution of your assets at your death (Will and Trust) and those that govern during your lifetime if you become incompetent (Durable Power of Attorney and NH Advanced Directive). We will also discuss probate administration, the importance of trust funding, and relevant changes in New Hampshire and federal estate tax laws over the past several years and how these changes could affect your existing estate plan.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: my.concordnhchamber.com/community-events/Details/orr-reno-legal-breakfast-seriesestate-planning-basics-1125021
WORKSHOP
AI ISN’T COMING FOR MY BUSINESS … OR IS IT?
WHEN: Thursday, June 27, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: McIntyre Conference Room at Nashua Community College, 505 Amherst St., Nashua; virtual attendance available
WHAT: There’s a lot of hype around AI, but few business leaders are clear on what AI means for their particular business. This seminar will address how various industries are being disrupted by AI, and how they can leverage it for their advantage.
COST: Free for members
CONTACT: members.nashuachamber.com/events/details/business-educationcybersecurity-for-ai-6396
NETWORKING
LGBTQ+ ENTREPRENEUR NETWORK KICKOFF MEETING
WHEN: Thursday, June 27, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: Last year, Keene’s Hannah Grimes Center hosted a focus group for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through the SBA’s Community Navigator program. Throughout the day, one thing became clear: our LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs are lacking community. That’s why we’re building a network of queer business owners. Join us for the inaugural meeting where we’ll discuss the challenges and joys of being LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Share how you incorporate your identity into your business and what resources and connections you’d like to gain from joining a network like this.
COST: Free
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/lgbtq-entrepreneurnetwork-kickoff-meeting
COMMUNITY
STRAWBERRY JAMBOREE AT BROOKFORD FARM
WHEN: Saturday, June 29, 9 a.m. – Sunday, June 30, 6 p.m.
WHERE: Brookford Farm, 250 West Road, Canterbury
WHAT: Sun-drenched berries, musical merriment, impeccable summertime vibes! Indulge in sweet and savory seasonal treats, peruse the wares of local vendors, and enjoy vibrant food and live music with family and friends. Soak up that summer wonder while you support sustainable New England agriculture. This family-friendly event features pick-your-own organic strawberries, seasonal farm-to-table brunch, live music, activities for kids, cow parades and more.
COST: $10 on Eventbrite, $15 at the door; children ages 3-12, $7 on Eventbrite, $10 at the door; children age 2 and under free
CONTACT: www.brookfordfarm.com/events/2024/6/29/strawberry-jamboree
WORKSHOP
COMPETITION RESEARCH FOR BUSINESS AND HOW TO BUILD A COMPETITION EVALUATION LIST
WHEN: Tuesday, July 2, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: If you are not aware of what your competitors are doing, you really should be. In this SCORE workshop, you’ll learn how to build an evaluation list on your competition. We’ll be reviewing websites, Search Engine Optimization, links and directories, and competitors’ social media channels. You’ll learn what to look for and what to monitor on an ongoing basis. Presenter Heather Turner is a Granite Region Certified SCORE mentor. She spent 20 years cooking professionally and in 2003 started her own business (with the assistance of a SCORE mentor). She currently teaches social media and marketing for small businesses.
COST: Free
CONTACT: score.org/graniteregion/event/competition-researchbusiness-and-how-build-acompetition-evaluation-list-1
FUNDRAISER
GRANITE VNA HOSPICE HOME & GARDEN TOUR
WHEN: Wednesday, July 10, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Five homes in Wolfeboro and on Mirror Lake in Tuftonboro
WHAT: The Hospice Home & Garden Tour features three homes in Wolfeboro and two in Tuftonboro. One of the Wolfeboro homes is only accessible by a shuttle bus departing every 20 minutes from Estabrook Hall on the Brewster Academy Campus; tour participants may visit the homes in any order. The homes offer a variety of architectural styles and modern comforts. All proceeds from ticket sales will directly support Granite VNA hospice services.
COST: $55
CONTACT: granitevna.org/hometour
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