NETWORKING
NH-JOBS.COM JOB FAIR
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Mall of New Hampshire, 1500 S. Willow St., Manchester
WHAT: The NH-Jobs.com Job Fair will take place throughout the main thoroughfares of the mall. The job fair is a great opportunity for job seekers of all ages to seek out a new job or even a new career. The NHJobs.com Job Fair provides access to employers from a wide variety of companies, organizations and industries who are seeking committed and enthusiastic employees of all ages to fill hundreds of positions.
COST: Free
CONTACT: nh-jobs.com
SEMINAR
INAUGURAL LIVE FREE LIFE SCIENCE EVENT & CELEBRATION
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Artisan at Tuscan Village, 17 Via Toscana, Salem
WHAT: Join NHLS and its founding members as they celebrate the formation of the state’s life sciences association. Hear from the companies and the people who have come together to advance the industry in the Granite State and what’s planned for the future. This event will feature engaging speakers and networking opportunities with professionals in the industry. Whether you’re an industry veteran or just curious about the life sciences industry in NH, there’s something here for everyone.
COST: $95; registration required
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
NETWORKING
NHBR’S 22ND ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 10, 5 – 8 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: NH Business Review will recognize the achievements of 16 business owners and operators in New Hampshire during its 22nd annual Business Excellence Awards ceremony. The ceremony will recognize top New Hampshire business executives, including leaders from Dartmouth Health, The Friendly Toast, Jewett Construction Co., SilverTech and Lakes Region Community College, among others. NH Business Review will also honor entrepreneur and inventor Dean Kamen as the 2024 Hall of Fame recipient during the awards ceremony.
COST: $90 per person
CONTACT: nhbr.com/events-awards/business-excellence-awards
SUMMIT
BIOFAB INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2024
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
WHERE: ARMI, 400 Commercial St., Manchester
WHAT: Come to Manchester, NH — the heart of ReGen Valley — for the second annual BioFab Startup Lab Investment Summit. Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in this pioneering event bridging innovative regenerative therapy and biotool companies and the investment community. This summit offers a targeted platform to explore emerging technologies in tissue engineering and related manufacturing and supply chain platforms and tools. Come together to meet emerging biofabrication innovators and companies, see pitches from companies raising their next round and hear from industry leaders.
COST: $99
CONTACT: manufacturingusa.com/events/BioFab-Investment-Summit
SUMMIT
RAM, MGFPA AND NH RETAIL 2024 SUMMIT
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: L.L. Bean Corporate Headquarters, 15 Casco St., Freeport, Maine
WHAT: Join the Retail Association of Maine, Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association, and New Hampshire Retail Association for Summit 2024 — an experience of exploration, innovation and inspiration with exceptional educational sessions and special guest speakers. This exciting event will be held at L.L. Bean’s corporate headquarters in Freeport, Maine. Learn from local and national leaders, connect with business colleagues, and enjoy a private tour of L.L. Bean’s new, innovative corporate space.
COST: $125 for members, $150 for nonmembers; $100 for additional guests
CONTACT: retailmaine.glueup.com/event/ram-mgfpa-and-nhretail-2024-summit-110933
NETWORKING
20TH ANNUAL WOMEN BUILDING COMMUNITY LUNCHEON
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 17, noon – 2 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation invites you to the 20th annual luncheon celebrating the work of the Women’s Foundation and its grantees. This annual gathering brings together Granite State women and feminists of all genders for inspiration, connection and action. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or new to WBC, help celebrate two decades of building community and our collective power.
COST: $100 for luncheon ticket; $200 for advocate ticket; $75 for attendees under age 30
CONTACT: nhwomensfoundation.org/wbc
WORKSHOP
MARKETING MOMENTUM LAB
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: Ready to think outside the box when it comes to your business’s marketing and visibility? This workshop will help you amplify your message as you take marketing actions that don’t simply involve posting more on social media or using better hashtags. Together, we’ll strategize and brainstorm opportunities unique to your business and create an actionable plan to start implementing right away. Instructor Emily Aborn is a content copywriter, speaker and podcast host of “Content with Character” and “She Built This.” Emily will help you to bring out the parts of your business and personality that set you apart so you can share more confidently with the world and attract your ideal clients.
COST: $100
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/marketing-momentum-lab
CONFERENCE
2024 HOUSING & ECONOMY CONFERENCE
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: Join your housing colleagues for an engaging program addressing the Granite State’s affordable housing and economic development needs, with a special focus on zoning. Explore how zoning policies impact housing availability and economic growth and discuss innovative solutions to overcome zoning challenges in New Hampshire.
COST: $75
CONTACT: nhhfa.org/event/2024-housing-economy-conference-10-23-24
NETWORKING
BIA’S 111TH ANNUAL DINNER AND AWARDS CELEBRATION
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 7 00 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: BIA’s annual dinner draws up to 700 business, political and opinion leaders from around New Hampshire. This annual celebration recognizes outstanding individuals with BIA’s coveted Lifetime Achievement Award, and one New Hampshire nonprofit with BIA’s NH Advantage Award for its work in enhancing NH’s special character and quality of life. Lifetime Achievement honorees are David Greer, CEO of Wire Belt Company of America; Teresa Rosenberger, senior advisor with the Bernstein Shur law firm; and New Hampshire Senate President Jeb Bradley. The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester will receive the New Hampshire Advantage Award.
COST: $150, or $1,500 for table of 10; free for platinum sponsors
CONTACT: members.biaofnh.com/events/Details/bia-s-111th-annualdinner-and-awards-celebrationpresented-by-eversource-1067651
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