*** October 12, 2021 *** News & Events for our members!

The Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley

Chamber of Commerce

Weekly E-Newsletter

*** If you were unable to attend the event, please contact us

so that we can get your award to you:

Email Liz: Liz.Calabria@gmsvcc.org

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Visit our Chamber Calendar for details on each event and meeting.

Ribbon Cutting at Creative Vibes

Thursday, October 14

3:00 PM

RSVP Here

Ribbon Cutting at The Knotted Finds

Saturday, October 16

9:30 AM

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Business After Hours at

Milford High School Applied Technology Center

Wednesday, October 20

5:30-7:00 PM

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Ribbon Cutting at Keyes Memorial Park Skatepark

Saturday, October 23

10:00 AM

RSVP Here

Interested in joining a committee?

Learn more here: GMSVCC Committees

Visit our calendar here

This week's Chamber Member Spotlight features:

Turnstone Corporation

1. What is the name of your business/organization?

Turnstone Corporation

2. What is your name?

Stacy Clark

3. What is your role in the company?

President

READ the rest of our Member Spotlight on

Turnstone Corporation here: Chamber Member Spotlight

Would you like us to feature your Chamber Member Business? Contact us for details on how. Email Liz at: Liz.Calabria@gmsvcc.org

For Chamber Members:

News and Events

Visit the NHES website for a list of services for employers. https://www.nhes.nh.gov/services/employers/index.htm

Looking for employees for your business?

Let the GMSVCC website help you.

Create a Job Posting on our chamber website.

Watch a short video how-to here: JOB POSTING

Need help finding employees for your business?

Check out the resources at https://www.nhworks.org/

NH SBDC

GMSVCC is proud to partner with THE NH SBDC to connect our members to the resources to enhance the success of your business.

Take a Workshop:

Save Energy and Invest in Your Business’s Future

Tuesday, October 19, 2021 9:00 AM

Saving energy and switching to clean energy sources can save your business money and make it more resilient by reducing energy costs and shielding against rising energy costs. Hear success stories from small businesses like yours that have completed energy efficiency projects. And learn how the NH Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) and the NH Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can help you navigate all the assistance programs and funding available to make your own project a reality.

Speaker(s): Presenters: Scott Maslansky, CDFA; Andrea O'Brien, NH SBDC, Zach Luse, Paragon Digital Marketing

Co-Sponsor(s): Presented by: NH CDFA, NH SBDC and Keene Energy Week

NH SBDC is the leading resource for business advising and education for small businesses in the Granite State.

Some of the many benefits offered by the SBDC are listed here:

No Cost Business Advising

eCourses

Webinars

Merrimack Valley SCORE Webinars

Take a Workshop:

The Startup Roadmap - Day 4 - Can I Afford to Start a Business?

Wednesday, October 14, 10:00 AM

Doing the market research described in Days #2 and #3 are critical factors to determine the potential viability of your business idea. Once you have done that, we will help you determine what it will cost to start and operate your business; how much you will need to sell to make a profit; and explore alternatives for funding.

Online Influencers, What Your Need to Know

Friday, October 15, 2:00 PM

Are you looking for a new way to grow your business? Social media influencers have grown in popularity since social media has become a prominent part of a business’s marketing landscape. We will review the FTC rules around using social media influencers as well as talk about some of the pros and cons of using influencers. Learn some best practices from engagement with influencers and how to find ones relevant to your market and business type.

Need help getting your new business started or solving problems with your existing business?

Over 100 business owners and executives are available for FREE, confidential, face-to-face, video and email counseling. Request a mentor today!

Learn More

BIA of NH

2021 BIA FORUM ON WORKFORCE HOUSING: NEW HAMPSHIRE'S HOUSING CRISIS AND THE ECONOMY

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021 (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM) (EDT)

DESCRIPTION

Are high housing costs or inadequate apartment rental space impacting your ability to retain and/or recruit employees? Is New Hampshire's lack of affordable housing for working people hurting our economy? What are some practical options that the business community, housing advocates, and community planners can consider that will improve the availability of workforce housing in their communities?

All these questions and more will be explored during BIA’s annual Workforce Housing Forum sponsored by New Hampshire Housing. You will learn more about housing challenges in the Granite State; the impact of housing on hiring; how cost and availability of housing affects working professionals' decisions on where to live; and how communities are planning for their future housing needs.

Panelists include:

David Duncan, Vice President, Facilities Management, Dartmouth Hitchcock

Bill Weidacher, NH Association of Realtors

Greg Michael, Chair, State of New Hampshire Housing Appeals Board

Rob Dapice, Managing Director, Management & Development, New Hampshire Housing

The cost to attend the luncheon is $40 for BIA and BIA Capitol Connect members, and members of partnering organizations, regional housing coalitions, and all members of local or regional young professional organizations. $55 for non-members.

Capitol Connect Program

As a member of the Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce, your business your business with 10 or fewer employees is eligible to be part of the Capitol Connect Program. The Capitol Connect Program is a program with our partner the Business & Industry Association of NH.

Click HERE to learn more.

The Business and Industry Association is New Hampshire’s statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate. Through advocacy with state legislators and regulators, we shape business-friendly public policy and provide counterbalance to legislation and regulations that threaten the growth and prosperity of New Hampshire businesses.