WORKSHOP
BUYING & SELLING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
WHEN: Monday, Aug. 17, 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Cryptic Beer Lounge (Kelsen Brewing Company), 40 Manchester Road, Derry
WHAT: Are you interested in buying a business or selling a current one? This workshop will help you create your best value proposition. In this third installment of the Small Business Series Workshop, this workshop will address questions like: Are you a buyer or seller? How do you value a business? What are common issues in a business sale? What is due diligence? How do I finalize a business acquisition? Hosted by Small Business Administration.
COST: Free
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
CONFERENCE
SUMMER 2026 SEACOAST ROUNDTABLE
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: PlaneSense, Inc., 115 Flightline Road, Portsmouth
WHAT: New Hampshire’s business community needs to be prepared to promote a healthy business climate and robust economic future. Attend this roundtable to discuss current challenges facing employers, the state’s economy and potential policy solutions. The BIA can proactively advance in areas like workforce availability, housing supply, energy costs and more. Feedback from sessions will shape and develop the BIA’s 2027 public policy priorities and legislative agenda.
COST: Roundtables are free; advanced registration is required.
CONTACT: biaofnh.com
CONFERENCE
2026 NEW HAMPSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY CONFERENCE
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: This conference, produced with the NH Department of Environmental Services (NH DES), lets business leaders, environmental professionals and others have the chance to hear from NH DES staff members as well as key regulators. Those who attend the conference can earn up to five CEUs. The event is sponsored by McLane Middleton.
COST: BIA members: $145; non-members: $175. Walk-ins allowed based on availability, with a $25 surcharge.
CONTACT: biaofnh.com
CONFERENCE
ALZHEIMER’S AND CAREGIVING EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Bedford Event Center, 379 South River Road, Bedford
WHAT: This event, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), is part of AFA’s National Educating Across America Tour. Participants can learn from experts about Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, caregiving and advance planning. Advance registration highly recommended. Sessions include Finding Alzheimer’s Earlier: New Tests, New Treatments, New Hope; Preparing for Caregiving: Resources and Support; and Alzheimer’s Disease: Communication Strategies.
COST: Free
CONTACT: alzfdn.org/tour
WORKSHOP
HARBOR SERIES: CROSSCURRENTS
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (networking reception from 5-7 p.m.)
WHERE: The Envio, 299 Vaughan St., Portsmouth
WHAT: Crosscurrents is a new women’s leadership retreat to help women navigating leadership, transition and growth. Industry-wide women leaders will lead thought-provoking conversations, leadership development and networking that’s focused on leading through change. Portsmouth Mayor Deaglan McEachern is expected to deliver opening remarks. HHS Connect connects leaders across health, human services, education and the nonprofit sector.
COST: Standard admission, $595; table host (five seats), $2,525; pre-event networking reception, $35; emerging leader, $420
CONTACT: hhsconnect.com/crosscurrents
CONFERENCE
NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING’S 2026 HOUSING AND ECONOMY CONFERENCE
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord
WHAT: Registration is open for New Hampshire Housing’s 2026 Housing & Economy Conference. This year, the conference will focus on how people, places and ideas in local communities will shape New Hampshire’s housing future. Experts will discuss historic building repurposing, building a skilled workforce to meet housing demands and advancing innovative strategies. Christopher Thornberg, PhD, founding partner of Beacon Economics, will be the keynote speaker from 9-10:00 a.m.
COST: $75, includes breakfast
CONTACT: nhhousing.org
CONFERENCE
2026 NEW HAMPSHIRE ENERGY SUMMIT
WHEN: Monday, Sept. 28, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 172 N. Main St., Concord
WHAT: About 150 to 200 participants are expected, including representatives from the energy industry, trade associations, the business community and public officials. Event sessions will include an overview of the New England electric grid; a discussion on the increasing role of nuclear energy; an examination into near- and medium-term solutions like clean energy development, energy storage, efficiency programs and policy tools; the future of default service; and more. This event is organized by the Dupont Group. Doors open at 8 a.m.; buffet breakfast served.
COST: $39.19
CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite
CONFERENCE
ACCESS 2026, THE GREATER MANCHESTER CHAMBER’S ANNUAL ECONOMIC GROWTH CONFERENCE
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown, 700 Elm St., Manchester
WHAT: The Greater Manchester Chamber’s annual Economic Growth Conference is right around the corner, and now is a great time to reserve your spot. ACCESS brings together business leaders, innovators and community changemakers for an entire day of insight, inspiration and connection, all geared toward Greater Manchester’s economy and its future. A keynote speaker, expert advice on growing your business, panel discussions and networking opportunities are all scheduled. ACCESS 2026 is presented by Bellwether Community Credit Union
COST: chamber members, $175; nonchamber members, $200
CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events
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