NETWORKING
KICKSTART GMC
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11 a.m. to noon
WHERE: Greater Manchester Chamber, 54 Hanover St., Manchester
WHAT: Kickstart GMC is a monthly program for businesses, Chamber members and professionals looking to get more connected in Manchester. Join us to network, discover ways to engage in the community, build meaningful connections, and gain helpful guidance from the Chamber and attendees.
COST: Free
CONTACT: customerservice@manchester-chamber.org
ROUNDTABLE
CLAREMONT MAKERSPACE EMPLOYER WORKFORCE LISTENING SESSION AND ROUNDTABLE
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 9-10:30 a.m. (Snow date: Jan. 28)
WHERE: River Valley Community College, 1 College Place, Claremont
WHAT: Employers from various industries, including hiring managers, business owners and HR professionals are encouraged to attend this roundtable to discuss the needs of the workforce, identify skills gaps and highlight collaboration opportunities. Employers can share feedback regarding employee readiness, training needs and retention issues. Information gathered will help workforce development programs and employer strategies at Claremont MakerSpace. Light refreshments provided.
COST: CMS nonmembers are free
CONTACT: claremontmakerspace.org
EDUCATIONAL TRAINING
UNH EXTENSION LICENSE PREP FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS
WHEN: Jan. 20-23; various dates
WHERE: UNH Extension, 1 Leavitt Lane, second floor, Durham
WHAT: UNH Extension is offering license prep education and training for commercial applicators on various topics like Core, Right of Way, Turf, Forestry, Pesticides and more. The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and New Hampshire counties cooperating. The programs and policies at UNH Extension are consistent with federal and state laws.
COST: $150 per person
CONTACT: extension.unh.edu
WORKSHOP
WHAT EVERY SMALL BUSINESS NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT EMPLOYMENT LAW
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: For small business owners who need some HR support, this workshop may answer some of your questions about employment law. The workshop will be led by Alison Milioto, co-founder and co-owner of BlueLion LLC, an HR consulting firm. The event is organized by Grafton Regional Development Corp.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Search via EventBrite
CONFERENCE
2026 NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND FACILITY MASTERS CONFERENCE
WHEN: Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 25-26
WHERE: Portsmouth High School, 50 Andrew Jarvis Drive, Portsmouth
WHAT: New sessions have been added to this year’s conference, along with more demos and hands-on learning opportunities. A networking event will be at Paddy’s American Grille in the Pease Development Authority on Feb. 25 at 4:15 p.m. Organizers have partnered with the Fairfield by Marriott Portsmouth Seacoast for conference pricing.
COST: One day, $100; both days with early bird discount: $180.
CONTACT: nhasbo.org/page/FacilityConference
NETWORKING
THE GREATER MANCHESTER CHAMBER’S 2026 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION
WHEN: March 5, 5 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: The Greater Manchester Chamber will honor business leaders, philanthropists and Manchester advocate Robert Singer as the next Citizen of the Year. This annual event, which has taken place since 1954, is presented by Elliot Health System. The Citizen of the Year award seeks to recognize someone who has provided outstanding leadership to those in the community.
COST: TBD
CONTACT: manchester-chamber.org
FUNDRAISER
ON TAP FOR CASA 2026 SIGNATURE BARSTOOL FUNDRAISER
WHEN: March 7, noon to 10 p.m.
WHERE: New England’s Tap House Grille, 1292 Hooksett Road, Hooksett
WHAT: Engage in some friendly competition by competing for points for a good cause; support a fundraiser or a team. Teams “captain” a stool at the bar for 10 hours while competing in fun games. Proceeds benefit CASA volunteer advocates’ recruitment and training. Teams commit to a fundraising minimum of $1,200. Historically, this event has collectively raised more than $300,000.
COST: Individual registration is free
CONTACT: donate.casanh.org/
SEMINAR
UNH CEO SPEAKER SERIES PROGRAM
WHEN: Thursday, March 12, 8 to 10 a.m.
WHERE: Three Chimneys Inn, 17 Newmarket Road, Durham
WHAT: Erik Mogensen, general manager of Black Mountain and managing director of Indy Pass, will speak at the UNH CEO Speaker Series Program. The program format includes 8 a.m. coffee and networking and a gourmet breakfast buffet at 8:30, with the program and Q&A from 9-10. The CEO Speaker Series is one of three marquee programs offered through the CEO & Family Enterprise Center.
COST: TBD
CONTACT: cfb.ceo@unh.edu
EXPO
BRING BACK THE TRADES SPRING 2026 SKILLS EXPO
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Londonderry High School, Londonderry
WHAT: Attend this expo to find out whether a high-skill, high-demand job in the trades will be your next step to success. Scholarship giveaways and internship opportunities will be available. Bring Back the Trades promotes skilled trades as important, essential career paths. The expo is hosted by the Londonderry Police Department, Rotary Club of Londonderry, and Londonderry High School, and is presented by F.W. Webb Company.
COST: TBD
CONTACT: bringbackthetrades.org
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