SEMINAR
CEO & FAMILY ENTERPRISE CENTER SPEAKER SERIES
WHEN: Sept. 25; Networking and breakfast begins at 8 a.m.; the program runs from 9-10 a.m.
WHERE: Three Chimneys Inn, Durham
WHAT: This speaker series will feature Vermont Creamery General Manager Harrison Kahn, who will discuss his career in the food and beverage industry and his leadership at Vermont Creamery. For more than 15 years, the CEO Speaker Series has hosted business leaders from companies at national, regional and state levels.
COST: Registration required
CONTACT: paulcollege.unh.edu/ceo-familyenterprise-center/ceo-speakers-series
EXPO
WICKED STEM
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 20, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE: SNHU Athletic Complex, Main Campus, 2500 N. River Road, Manchester
WHAT: STEM companies from Northern New England will convene at Wicked STEM to showcase their products, provide hands-on STEM activities and network with the future workforce. High school and college students from northern New England will explore the different disciplines of STEM to help them formalize their education plans while discussing careers and internships with participating companies.
COST: Free; registration required
CONTACT: wickedstem.com
CONFERENCE
2025 UNH LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
WHEN: Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: AC Hotel Portsmouth Downtown/Waterfront, 299 Vaughan St., Portsmouth
WHAT: This full-day conference by UNH Professional Development & Training can equip leaders at every level with the mindset and skills needed for the changing world. Its theme, “From Potential to Power,” explores how to be a leader among AI and intergenerational change. Its keynote presentation will be presented by UNH President Elizabeth Chilton. Presenters include Michael Cinquino, Cassie Crosby, Amy Wood, and Alec Newcomb. Participants will receive a digital badge microcredential, which can be shared on social media. Complimentary breakfast and lunch and free valet parking will be available.
COST: $399; discounts available
CONTACT: training.unh.edu/unhleadershipconference
SEMINAR
MAINSTAY TECHNOLOGIES AI AGENT WORKSHOP
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHERE: Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce, 49 South Main St., Suite 104, Concord
WHAT: Instead of just using AI as another tool in the toolbox, companies are now hiring AI to do the work itself. Enter AI agents: semi-autonomous systems that don’t just assist; they act. Join Mainstay for an engaging session exploring how small businesses in New Hampshire are embracing this next generation of AI. Learn how AI agents are being used to streamline operations, save time and drive innovation. Industry experts will dive into real examples, talk through what’s possible right now and look ahead to what’s coming next.
COST: Free; registration required; space limited
CONTACT: my.concordnhchamber.com/event-calendar
FUNDRAISER
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES FUNDRAISER 2025
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 25, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Anheuser-Busch Biergarten, 221 Daniel Webster Hwy., Merrimack
WHAT: The 6th annual Imagine the Possibilities fundraising event is an evening celebration to support the work of Gateways Community Services, an organization that serves individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health challenges. Funds raised during the event will help bridge gaps in services and open the door to new opportunities through every stage of life. The evening will include food, auction items, and shared stories that will inspire everyone.
COST: $75 – $100
CONTACT: gatewayscs.org/imagine-the-possibilities
SEMINAR
WORKING HARD AND FALLING BEHIND: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: Why are so many Granite Staters working hard, but struggling to make ends meet? Join the NH Fiscal Policy Institute for a conference focused on the rising cost of living and how we can build a more affordable and equitable New Hampshire. From housing and health care to caregiving and more, this event brings together advocates, nonprofit leaders, business leaders, researchers and policymakers to dive into the data about New Hampshire’s affordability crisis. It’s a chance to engage with fellow leaders, hear fresh insights, and explore practical solutions together.
COST: $60
CONTACT: nhfpi.org/events/2025-nhfpibudget-and-policy-conference
WORKSHOP
BRING BACK THE TRADES SKILLS EXPO EVENT
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, Mass.
WHAT: The Bring Back the Trades Skills Expo, presented by F.W. Webb Company, will gather 5,000+ students, parents, educators and industry professionals to learn more about the trades. Attendees can expect handson exhibits from skilled tradesmen, nationally recognized keynote speakers, Patriots football player appearances, raffles, stadium tours and other community-focused experiences.
COST: $10 plus fees
CONTACT: bringbackthetrades.org, or search via Eventbrite
CONFERENCE
GBMP CONSULTING GROUP’S 21ST ANNUAL NORTHEAST LEAN CONFERENCE
WHEN: Oct. 27-28
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester
WHAT: The theme for this year’s conference is “Transforming Together: Paving a Unified Path to Excellence.” During the conference, business professionals and others committed to advancing continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing and the Toyota Production System (TPS) will attend keynote events and plenary sessions as well as breakout sessions, participate in problem-solving discussions, share best practices and exchange ideas with others, and make new connections along the way.
COST: GBMP members, $1,495; nonmembers $1,795
CONTACT: gbmp.org/ne-lean-conference
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