WORKSHOP

MEMBER-LED WORKSHOP: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET YOUR STORY TOLD WITH INK LINK NEWS

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 17, noon to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Greater Manchester Chamber, 54 Hanover St., Manchester

WHAT: Carol Robidoux of Ink Link News will explain how local businesses and nonprofits can get their message out, promote events and find the right audiences through local media sites. The event will cover newsworthiness, how to pitch, increase event coverage and how advertising fits in with Ink Link’s readership.

COST: TBD

CONTACT: manchester-chamber.org

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 small business owner Alison Milioto, cofounder 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

NETWORKING

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP AND HEALTH BREAKFAST

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7:30-9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Bedford Event Center, 379 South River Road, Bedford

WHAT: Female leaders in health care and business will conduct panels and share insights. The event is hosted by the Mary & John Elliot Charitable Foundation. Coffee and networking begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast at 8 a.m., and networking and a pop-up boutique at 9:30 a.m. Elliot Health System Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services, Martha Dodge, will emcee.

COST: $75

CONTACT: donate.elliothospital.org/event/womens-leadershipand-health-breakfast/e752599

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: Thursday, March 5, 5 p.m.

WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown

WHAT: The Greater Manchester Chamber will honor business leader, philanthropist 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

WHEN: Saturday, 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: Free; team registrations required

CONTACT: donate.casanh.org

SEMINAR

UNH CEO SPEAKER SERIES

WHEN: Thursday, March 12, 8-10 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, a gourmet breakfast buffet at 8:30, and the program and Q&A from 9-10 a.m. The CEO Speaker Series is one of three marquee programs offered through the CEO & Family Enterprise Center.

COST: TBD

CONTACT: cfb.ceo@unh.edu

NETWORKING

NH TECH ALLIANCE PRESENTS: WATERVILLE SKI PITCH 2026

WHEN: Friday, March 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Waterville Valley Resort, Sunnyside Lodge & Lift, 1 Ski Area Road, Waterville Valley

WHAT: Startup founders, accredited angel investors and venture capital firms are invited to the NH Tech Alliance’s pitch and networking experience. Participate in a casual day of innovation and collaboration. After registration and networking at Sunnyside Lodge, startup founders will be given 7 minutes to give their pitch aboard the Sunnyside Lift with angel group or fund representatives.

COST: Lift Pitch all-day ticket, $150; cocktail reception, $50

CONTACT: nhtechalliance.org

SEMINAR

UNLOCKING TRUTH: HOUSING, POLITICS AND A SOUNDTRACK FOR CHANGE

WHEN: Thursday, March 26, 7:30-9 a.m.

WHERE: Manchester Country Club, 180 South River Road, Bedford

WHAT: Elissa Margolin, director, Initiative for Housing Policy and Practice, Office of Partnerships at St. Anselm College, will talk at NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire’s annual breakfast about being a housing advocate as well as a singer-songwriter. Tickets include hot buffet breakfast, coffee and tea.

COST: $45 per person, $400 for a table of 10

CONTACT: Michelle Caraccio at mcaraccio@nwsnh.org, or 603-782-4465

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