WORKSHOP
SCORE GRANITE REGION: LOYALTY PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESS
WHEN: Aug. 15, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: A customer loyalty program is a system where a business offers rewards and perks to its customers who make frequent purchases. From a business perspective, it is a tactic used to encourage customers to repeatedly buy from your business. There are lots of different types of customer loyalty programs, like refer-a-friend programs that offer customers a discount if their friend signs up or makes a purchase, reward points programs, and programs that provide free perks. We will explore some of the different types of frequently used programs as well reviewing some of the best loyalty programs out there already that businesses are using and why and how they work.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: score.org/graniteregion/event/onlineloyalty-programs-business
COMMUNITY
SMALL BUSINESS FUNDING EXPO
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. – noon
WHERE: Derry Municipal Center, 14 Manning St., Derry
WHAT: Join the U.S. Small Business Administration’s New Hampshire District for a day filled with valuable resources and opportunities to boost your business. Meet lenders, investors and advisors eager to help you grow. Whether you need funding for expansion or looking to launch your startup, this event is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this chance to network and learn from industry experts. Grab your business cards and get ready to take your business to the next level.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: sba.gov/event/51170
SEMINAR
NHBR WEBINAR: MULTIFAMILY HOUSING — A KEY TO NEW HAMPSHIRE’S FUTURE
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: Join NHBR for a webinar exploring the role multifamily housing plays in New Hampshire’s economy and housing stock. Experts from NH Housing and Sheehan Phinney will discuss why multifamily housing is one of the keys to addressing the Granite State’s housing crisis. Learn why multifamily housing is crucial for your community and the state’s economy. Whether you’re a developer, policymaker or concerned citizen, this webinar will provide you valuable insights onto a critical component of New Hampshire’s housing landscape.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: nhbr.com/multifamily-housinga-key-to-new-hampshires-future
NETWORKING
TABLE TALK: BUILD YOUR BOARD
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 3 – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 S. Main St., Concord
WHAT: Are you ready to build more than just a charcuterie board? Join NH Tech Alliance for a unique networking event that focuses on fostering genuine connections and creating your personal board of advisors. We encourage all attendees (and those who cannot make it) to consider donating to the Table Talk Grant in support of entrepreneurship in New Hampshire.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: nhtechalliance.org/event/table-talk-build-your-board
NETWORKING
NETWORK IT NIGHT AT TFMORAN
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 22, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: TFMoran, 48 Constitution Drive, Bedford
WHAT: Join fellow Greater Manchester Chamber Members for an evening of networking, summer BBQ fare, cold drinks and ice cream under the tent, rain or shine.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: business.manchester-chamber.org/events/details/network-it-night-tfmoran-8957
CONFERENCE
2024 NEW HAMPSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY CONFERENCE
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: The 2024 NH Environmental Regulatory Conference combines BIA’s NH Air & Water Regulatory Conference with BIA’s NH Hazardous Waste and Contaminated Sites Conference into one annual event that addresses all three: air, water and waste topics. The conference will include a wide variety of concurrent sessions for attendees to choose from where they will hear directly from NHDES experts on highly relevant environmental topics. Attendees can earn up to 5 CEUs with this conference. The ideal attendance is consultants, municipal officials, attorneys and environmental compliance officers.
COST: Cancellations accepted until Sept. 3
CONTACT: members.biaofnh.com/events/Details/2024-new-hampshireenvironmentalregulatory-conference-1106274
SUMMIT
NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2024
WHEN: Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: The Nonprofit Leadership Summit, the NH Center for Nonprofits’ signature event, brings together 250+ nonprofit board and staff leaders, along with corporate and philanthropic partners to explore trends and issues impacting the sector. Keynote speaker Donna Murray-Brown, vice president of strategy and development for the National Council of Nonprofits, will share her journey toward bigger and bolder leadership through courageous collaboration. Following lunch, five sessions will be offered and you will be invited to attend the session of greatest interest. These sessions will provide nonprofit staff opportunities for dialogue and peer learning.
COST: $175 for members; $300 for non-members
CONTACT: nhnonprofits.org/events/nonprofit-leadership-summit-2024
FUNDRAISER
22ND ANNUAL NH FILM FESTIVAL
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 17 – Sunday, Oct. 20
WHERE: Various venues in Portsmouth; box office at The Music Hall, 104 Congress St., Portsmouth
WHAT: Four days of extraordinary independent filmmaking, parties, comedy, panel discussions and educational opportunities will once again descend upon Portsmouth for the 22nd annual New Hampshire Film Festival (NHFF). Filmmakers compete to be among the more than 100 selected feature films, documentaries and short films that will be screened at numerous Portsmouth locations. This year’s featured speaker is well-known actor Alan Ruck, who enjoys a successful career in television and film, just completing his fourth season in the highly acclaimed series “Succession.”
COST: Day passes $30-50; festival passes range from $99-1,000
CONTACT: nhfilmfestival.com
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