SUMMIT
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY AI SUMMIT
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 22 – 23
WHERE: Upper Dining Hall, Southern New Hampshire University, 2500 N. River Rd., Hooksett (Oct. 22) and virtual (both days)
WHAT: The SNHU AI Summit 2024 is designed to bridge the gap between academia and the broader community, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence. This summit will feature global AI visionaries, researchers, educators, technologists, and industry leaders as they explore the profound impact of AI across sectors. Whether you are an educator, student, business leader, technologist, or AI enthusiast, the SNHU AI Summit 2024 offers a unique platform to learn, engage, and shape the future of AI.
COST: Free for students/faculty/staff; $131.71 for non-students in person, $109.98 for non-students virtually
CONTACT: snhuaisummit.events.whova.com/registration
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: www.nhhfa.org/event/2024-housing-economyconference-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, 700 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.
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
COMMUNITY
BIPOC HOME AND BUSINESS OWNERSHIP COMMUNITY KICKOFF
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 25, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn, 35 Labombard Rd., Lebanon
WHAT: Join the public launch of the BIPOC Home and Business Ownership (BHBO) project to support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in putting down roots in the Upper Valley. The BHBO Community Kickoff will be a morning of networking, resource-sharing and solutions-centered brainstorming, for people involved in the homeownership process, local businesses and social well-being of BIPOC community members. The keynote speaker is Latonya Wallace, director of economic inclusion of the NH Community Loan Fund, who is also vice president of the Business Alliance for People of Color and NH Business Review’s 2023 Outstanding Woman in Business.
COST: Free, including breakfast
CONTACT: vitalcommunities.org/events/bhbo-community-kick-off
SEMINAR
NHBR WEBINAR: THE POWER OF STORY-DRIVEN CONTENT MARKETING
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. – noon
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: In this webinar, we’ll dive deep into the strategies and techniques that can help your brand create compelling narratives that resonate with your target audiences. Panelists include Ernesto Burden, vice president and publisher at Yankee Publishing’s New Hampshire Group, and Mike Cote, editor of NH Magazine and NH Business Review. They’ll share their expertise on creating content that not only informs but also captivates and converts.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: www.nhbr.com/webinars
SEMINAR
LUNCH & LEARN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT WITH GIRLS AT WORK
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 30, noon – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Girls at Work Inc., 200 Bedford St., Manchester
WHAT: Join the Greater Manchester Chamber to discover the incredible initiatives at Girls at Work! Lunch will be provided. Girls at Work Inc. empowers girls, ages 8-14, through building projects with power tools, the nonprofit’s signature impact program. Since 2023, the implementation of STEAM programs has strengthened its impact by providing additional real-life skill development. All girls attending Girls at Work’s After School and Build Me Up Summer Camp programs receive scholarships.
COST: Free for members; registration required
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events/details/memberled-lunch-learn-business-spotlightwith-girls-at-work-8987
SEMINAR
GREENER HOMES INITIATIVE INFORMATIONAL SESSION
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 31, 9 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: NH Housing, 32 Constitution Dr., Bedford (virtual option available)
WHAT: NH Housing’s Greener Homes Initiative will enable developers/property owners to improve energy performance of multifamily buildings; reduce energy usage and costs; lower greenhouse gas emissions; and increase building comfort and resiliency. NH Housing’s Solar for All program will be a key component of the Greener Homes Initiative. NH Housing has been awarded $23 million by the U.S. EPA to finance on-site solar power systems for multifamily buildings, and large-scale community solar installations that will be virtually net-metered to reduce costs for property owners and building residents.
COST: Free
CONTACT: www.nhhfa.org/event/greener-homes-initiative-informationalsession-10-31-24
COMMUNITY
2ND ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND WOODWORKING COMPETITION
WHEN: Nov. 2; doors open @ 5 p.m., award ceremony @ 7 p.m.
WHERE: Memorial Union Building, University of New Hampshire, 83 Main St., Durham
WHAT: The New England Woodworking Competition is the first of its kind in New England, which has a rich history of furniture and cabinet-making since the 1600s. The evening begins with attendees browsing the exhibition of competition entries and a companion exhibit of works by New Hampshire Furniture Masters who serve as judges (Owain Harris, David Lamb and Garrett Hack). Many of the submissions will be for sale. Admission includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and an awards program emceed by Tom McLaughlin of Epic Woodworking and host of Shop Night Live, a weekly livestream program on YouTube. There will also be keynote remarks by Peter Galbert, chairmaker, teacher, writer and tool designer, and Allan Breed, cabinet and chair maker and carver.
COST: $22 in advance, $25 at the door
CONTACT: gnhw.org/competition-2024
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