SEMINAR

BUILDING AN INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY: LESSONS FROM KENDALL SQUARE

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Bookery, 844 Elm St., Manchester

WHAT: Attendees will hear from Bob Buderi, a journalist, author and editor; C.A. Webb, co-founder of Trinity Boston Foundation and a tech entrepreneur; and Liz Hitchcock, founder of The Bookery, Minim and The Factory on Willow.

COST: Free; $35 for admission with signed hardcover copy of Buderi’s book “Where Futures Converge”

CONTACT: Search via Eventbrite

SEMINAR

NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFSHORE WIND SUMMIT

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

WHERE: Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel, 250 Market St., Portsmouth

WHAT: The State of New Hampshire, the Business and Industry Association, and The Seacoast Chamber Alliance are partnering to showcase NH’s existing businesses, workforce and infrastructure to highlight why New Hampshire represents a fantastic opportunity for investment by the offshore wind industry.

A full day of programming focused on the future of the development of offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Maine is in store.

COST: Free; registration required

CONTACT: portsmouthchamber.org/events

CONFERENCE

CHANGEMAKERS: DARING WOMEN SHAPING A NEW ECONOMY

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 4 – 7 p.m.

WHERE: Alnoba, 24 Cottage Rd., Kensington

WHAT: Meet the creative women leading the charge for sustainable and compassionate business models that make real money. They’ll share their stories of how they use innovative approaches to achieve their vision of business as a force for good, harnessing the power of enterprise to address some of the most pressing issues of our time. The panel will be lead by Fiona Wilson, deputy chief sustainability officer, director at the Sustainability Institute and executive director of the Center for Social Innovation and Enterprise at the University of New Hampshire. This event will include time to explore Alnoba’s grounds and art collection while networking with other women and women-supporting business and nonprofit leaders.

COST: $15

CONTACT: alnoba.org/event/changemakers-daring-women-leaders

NETWORKING

2022 SALEM CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER MEETING & AWARDS CEREMONY

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 6 – 9 p.m.

WHERE: LaBelle Winery, 14 Route 111, Derry

WHAT: The William A. Brown Award, the Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce’s most prestigious award, is presented to an individual who has enhanced the business environment of the Greater Salem community. The award this year will go to Jim Desjardins, based on his business leadership, community improvement, charitable involvement, public service and character.

THE Chamber will also be honoring the following volunteers for their hard work and dedication to the Chamber over the past year: Chairman’s Award, John York, Allegra Marketing Print Mail; and Volunteer of the Year, Nick Distelbrink, Aflac.

COST: $100

CONTACT: gschamber.com/events

COMMUNITY

POWDER KEG BEER & CHILI FESTIVAL

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 1, 12 – 2 p.m. (Session 1), 3 – 5 p.m. (Session 2)

WHERE: Swasey Parkway, Exeter

WHAT: Enjoy beer from local breweries and food trucks, while listening to live entertainment and watching the annual Duck Race. All proceeds will help support the Exeter Parks and Recreation as well as the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce programming.

COST: $35; $10 for designated drivers; kids 5+ are $10; kids younger than 5 are free

CONTACT: powderkegbeerfest.com

WORKSHOP

2022 CANDIDATE SERIES

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 6

WHERE: Nashua Community College Gymnasium, 505 Amherst St., Nashua

WHAT: Join the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce for their four-part 2022 Candidate Series as they explore national, state and local issues with the candidates for U.S. Senate, 2nd Congressional District, Governor, Executive Council District 5, and State Senate Districts 11, 12 and 13. Coffee and light breakfast fare will be served.

COST: $15 for members and not-yet members

CONTACT: members.nashuachamber.com/events

WORKSHOP

SEACOAST MANUFACTURERS ROUNDTABLE

WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 12 – 1 p.m.

WHERE: Great Bay Community College, 320 Corporate Dr., Portsmouth

WHAT: Join the Portsmouth Chamber as they welcome back the Seacoast Manufacturers Roundtable, a quarterly meeting of the local manufacturing industry to connect and learn from one another. This roundtable is a partnership between the City of Portsmouth, Great Bay Community College, and the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth.

JOINING this meeting will be Mikael Pyrtel, a business resource specialist from the Division of Economic Development in the State of New Hampshire’s Department of Business and Economic Affairs. Mikael will share valuable strategies of how the State of New Hampshire can support local manufacturing businesses. Lunch will be provided.

COST: Free; registration required

CONTACT: portsmouthchamber.org/events

COMMUNITY

20TH ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 13, 5:30 – 8 p.m.

WHERE: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord

WHAT: NH Business Review’s Business Excellence Awards is an annual awards program that recognizes the achievements of business owners and operators in New Hampshire. Awarded in nine different categories, this program honors individuals from small and large companies in New Hampshire. The 2022 recipients are: Beth Slepian, Granite VNA ; Brian Groshon, Casella Waste Systems; Eileen Liponis, NH Food Bank; Emerald Anderson-Ford, CRED; Emily Jeanson, HIRS, LLC; Jason Golden, Mainstay Technologies; Mark Aquilino, Outdoor Pride Landscape and Snow Management; Mark O’Dell, Service Credit Union; Matt Mayberry, NH Home Builders Association; Matthew Neuman, Absolute Title; Paul Dann, NFI North; Penney Mabey, Eastern Propane and Oil; Sal Lupoli, Lupoli Companies; Thomas Taylor, Foxx Life Sciences; and Traci Bisson, Golden Dog Adventure Company. The Hall of Fame recipient will be Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental. This event is ideal for networking, with a plated dinner included.

COST: $85 per person; $800 table of 10

CONTACT: nhbr.com/events-awards/business-excellence-awards

FORUM

2022 CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE

WHEN: Monday, Oct. 26, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Virtual event

WHAT: The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce will be joined by Congressman Pappas, Matt Mowers, Dan Feltes and Governor Sununu during the program. Each candidate will have a 20-minute moderated interview session including questions submitted from registered attendees.

KEY forum topics will include, state and federal response to Covid-19, economic impact and recovery from Covid-19, economic and workforce development, transportation and infrastructure, healthcare and education, and leadership and collaboration. Questions for the candidates can be submitted to [email protected]

COST: members $25; future members $35

CONTACT: business.manchesterchamber.org/events

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