SEMINAR
BUSINESS PLANNING IN TIMES OF ECONOMIC DISRUPTION
WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 11 a.m. – noon
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: In this NH Business Review webinar, moderators Matthew Benson and Scott Ellison, business attorneys at Sheehan Phinney, will dig into the issues with Jon Greer of Wire Belt, Melissa Florio of Ambix and Val Zanchuk of Graphicast, Inc. This conversation will explore how these leaders are tackling immigration disruptions, tariffs and trade policy, inflation, soaring energy costs and more.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: nhbr.com/business-planningin-times-of-economic-disruption
FUNDRAISER
10TH ANNUAL BUILDING HOUSES, BUILDING HOPE GARDEN PARTY
WHEN: Thursday, June 12, 5 – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden Museum, 154 Market St., Portsmouth
WHAT: Join Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity as we raise funds in support of our affordable homeownership build projects and our Community Toolbox “Fix-it” repair program, serving veterans and seniors. Help us kick off the summer season here on the Seacoast while enjoying the gorgeous gardens and floral displays, delectable food and fun-filled festivities. The Triple Crown-themed Garden Party event, presented by Meredith Village Savings Bank, will feature live music, food, beer and wine, a silent auction filled with goodies from various Seacoast businesses, as well as a live auction.
COST: $75 per person
CONTACT: one.bidpal.net/2025gardenparty/welcome
SEMINAR
SCORE ONLINE WORKSHOP: PRIVACY, CYBERSECURITY AND AI
WHEN: Monday, June 16, noon – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: Join us for an engaging session led by attorney Amy Cann, a certified privacy and cybersecurity professional. We’ll explore the state of data privacy in the U.S. along with New Hampshire’s new Data Privacy Law effective January 1, 2025, recent cyberattacks in the news and root causes, and AI risks and its role in business. The session will conclude with a Q&A.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: score.org/seacoast/event/online-workshop-privacycybersecurity-and-ai-0
SEMINAR
ORR & RENO LEGAL BREAKFAST: INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AND INFORMATION SECURITY
WHEN: Tuesday, June 17, 8 – 9 a.m.
WHERE: Orr & Reno, P.A., 45 South Main St., Concord
WHAT: With border concerns being a preeminent focus of the current Administration, we take a brief look at the law and practice of entry, and reentry, into the United States with electronic devices. Join attorney Jeremy Eggleton for our June Legal Breakfast Series.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: my.concordnhchamber.com/community-events
COMMUNITY
HANNAH GRIMES PITCHFORK CHALLENGE FINALS
WHEN: Wednesday, June 18, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, 25 Roxbury St., Keene
WHAT: Come celebrate local entrepreneurship at the final pitch event of the PitchFork Challenge. Over the past several weeks, a group of dedicated small business owners have been working hard to shape their ideas and strengthen their pitches. Now, they’ll take the stage to share their plans with a panel of judges and a live audience. Finalists will compete for a $5,000 cash prize to help take their businesses to the next stage. Whether you’re a fellow entrepreneur, a community supporter, or just curious to see what’s next in our local business scene, join us to connect and be inspired.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: hannahgrimes.com/event/pitchfork-challenge-finals
SEMINAR
TEACHING ADULTING: YUP, IT IS NOW OUR JOB!
WHEN: Thursday, June 19, 1 – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: This webinar is a comprehensive training program designed for HR professionals tasked with equipping employees with essential life skills. As workplaces increasingly recognize the need to support their workforce beyond traditional job training, this course will provide HR professionals with the tools and strategies to teach “adulting” skills. These include financial literacy, time management, effective communication and more, ensuring employees are well rounded and prepared for both professional and personal success.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: bluelionllc.com/events
NETWORKING
WHC GREATER SEACOAST SPRING POLICY SESSION
WHEN: Tuesday, June 24, 9 – 11 a.m.
WHERE: Service Credit Union, 3003 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth
WHAT: Join the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast for a critical conversation on housing policy and legislative outcomes. As the legislative session in Concord draws to a close, join this timely forum exploring the key housing-related decisions made this year and what they mean for our communities. This event will feature lawmakers and policy experts who will unpack major housing bills, local zoning changes, and broader trends shaping housing access and affordability.
COST: $25 for general public; free for WHC members, municipal staff or board members
CONTACT: nhhfa.org/event/whc-springpolicy-session-6-24-25
SEMINAR
UNDERSTANDING INSURANCE FOR FARMERS
WHEN: Friday, June 27, noon – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: The New Hampshire Insurance Department (NHID), in partnership with the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, invites you to join a webinar designed specifically for New Hampshire’s agricultural community. “Understanding Insurance for Farmers” will provide critical information to help farm business owners evaluate and improve their insurance coverage as their operations grow and evolve.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: nhfoodalliance.org/blog/2025/06/understandinginsurance-farmers
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