JOB FAIR
NH VETERANS HIRING AND RESOURCE FAIR
WHEN: Tuesday, April 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: Connecting the military community with local veteran-friendly businesses. Use the skills you acquired in the service, and attend video chats with attending business representatives. Send resumes during the job fair, or follow up afterwards. Registered employers include: Genesis HealthCare, New York Life Insurance Company, First Student, Camden National Bank, CarMax, Watts Water Technologies, and WIN Waste Innovations. Resources include representatives from New Hampshire Employment Security, Granite Edvance and WorkReady NH.
COST: Free; job-seekers and employers must register.
CONTACT: tinyurl.com/nh-jobfairs, or email questions to JobFair@nhes.nh.gov
SEMINAR
NEW HAMPSHIRE CENTER FOR NONPROFITS CHARITABLE GAMING POLICY ROUNDUP
WHEN: Wednesday, April 15, 10-11 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: Charitable gaming proceeds are an important revenue source for NH nonprofits. In 2025, nonprofits received $64 million from charitable gaming. As the industry and revenue grows, the Legislature has increased its activity, enacted laws and reviewed proposals that could alter the landscape for nonprofits. This interactive session will tackle NH’s unique model for charitable gaming, status of current legislation, issues discussed by the Charitable Gaming Commission and nonprofit engagement strategies. Tyler Clark of Main Street Strategic will speak.
COST: Free for members, $10 for not-yet-members
CONTACT: nhnonprofits.org
EXPO
BRING BACK THE TRADES SPRING 2026 SKILLS EXPO
WHEN: Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Londonderry High School, 295 Mammoth Road, Londonderry
WHAT: Is a high-skill, high-demand job in the trades your next step to success? To find out, attend the Londonderry Skills Expo, which returns after a strong inaugural year. Learn about education and career pathways in a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. Scholarship giveaways and internship opportunities available. Bring Back the Trades promotes skilled trades as important, essential career paths. This hands-on 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: Free; open to all ages (recommended for ages 10 and older)
CONTACT: bringbackthetrades.org
COMMUNITY
PEOPLE OF HOPE: FAITH-FILLED STORIES OF NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
WHEN: April 21, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; April 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester
WHAT: Catholic Charities NH has joined Catholic Charities agencies across the U.S. to host “People of Hope: Faith-Filled Stories of Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” a nationwide storytelling museum. This powerful, one-of-a-kind traveling museum experience will offer the chance to step inside real stories of compassion, resilience and community impact, and bring to life the transformative impact of community service locally and across the country.
COST: Free; open to the public
CONTACT: bethehope.us/nh
NETWORKING
11TH ANNUAL TECHWOMEN CONNECT AND AWARDS
WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 4:30-7 p.m.
WHERE: Fidelity Investments, 1 Spartan Way, Merrimack
WHAT: The TechWomen Awards honors three women in the tech industry for achievements and contributions in 2025. Honorees have committed to supporting STEM/Technology education and advancing the role of women and girls in technology. Celebrate our TechWomen of the Year award winners: Tech Student of the Year Helen Saunders, The Derryfield School; Tech Educator of the Year, Shannon McCracken-Barber, University of New Hampshire; and Tech Professional of the Year, Madhura Mitra, Hypertherm.
COST: TBD
CONTACT: nhtechalliance.org/tech-women-awards
CONFERENCE
NEW HAMPSHIRE CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN
WHEN: Friday, April 24, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree Hotel, 700 Elm Street, Manchester
WHAT: The New Hampshire Conference for Women is designed to inspire connection, conversation and grounded growth, personally and professionally and is hosted by Women Inspiring Women. The 2026 theme, Rooted: A Season of Grounded Growth, centers on slowing down, gaining clarity and building from a place of strength and alignment. The conference also features a Business Showcase, offering opportunities to connect with local businesses, discover new resources and support women-led organizations.
COST: Starts at $169
CONTACT: womeninspiring.com
FUNDRAISER
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER AWARENESS EVENT FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE PROSTATE CANCER COALITION
WHEN: Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Palace Theatre, 80 Hanover St., Manchester
WHAT: This tribute concert event, “From Broadway to the Big Screen with Jenene Caramielo,” will feature songs from iconic Broadway productions and classic films. The New Hampshire Prostate Cancer Coalition’s mission is to reduce prostate cancer deaths via awareness, education and early detection. Area businesses are invited to participate with event sponsorships, and the event and businesses are encouraged to purchase blocks of tickets to hand out to their employees as an appreciation benefit.
COST: $44 each
CONTACT: palacetheatre.org
CONFERENCE
NEW ENGLAND-CANADA BUSINESS COUNCIL 2026 U.S.-CANADA ECONOMIC FORUM
WHEN: Tuesday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 600 Atlantic Ave., Boston
WHAT: Reflecting the New England–Canada Business Consortium’s mission to strengthen cross-border economic ties, one panel will explore how business leaders, founders and researchers can collaborate on AI-driven opportunities. A second panel will discuss cross-border tension on business transactions, the quest for new trade partners and the U.S.-Canada Investment Climate. NECBC President John Gulliver will open events at 10:30 a.m., and TD Bank New England Regional President Sheryl McQuade will introduce a fireside chat.
COST: Costs vary; registration begins at 10 a.m.
CONTACT: necbc.org
NETWORKING
LIGHTNING PITCH EVENT SHOWS STRENGTH OF NEW HAMPSHIRE’S MEDTECH INNOVATORS
WHEN: May 27, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Resonetics, 26 Whipple St., Nashua
WHAT: The Medical Device Manufacturing cluster has the largest share of life sciences jobs in New Hampshire, according to a 2023 report. NH Life Sciences (NHLS) is partnering with MedTech Collaborative to hold a Lightning Pitch showcase to highlight the increasing strength and momentum of medical device innovation in New Hampshire. The format — two-minute pitch windows to selected companies — will give a rapid look at emerging ideas and offer valuable exposure.
COST: Limited availability Lightning Pitch slots, $45; early registration recommended.
CONTACT: medtechcollab.org
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