Chamber Updates
Monday, November 14
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Staffing in a Shortage: Reliable Retention
Tuesday, November 15, 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
The third and final session of our Smart Business Series will focus on the importance of retention. Now that you've marketed to your new employee, interviewed them and they have accepted the position, how do you keep them? Panelists will include representatives from Coast Bus, Daystar and The Growth Coach. SBS is sponsored by Eastern Bank.
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Business Open House
Wednesday, November 16, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Matt Randall from Club Seacret welcomes Chamber members to November's monthly Business Open House in Rollinsford. Bring plenty of business cards and enjoy an evening of fun, food, drink, and networking with friends and colleagues. There will be raffle prizes, and product demonstrations as well.
There will be appetizers and sweets, as well as beer courtesy of Chapel + Main Brewpub and wine courtesy of Flag Hill Distillery & Winery.
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Morning Mixer
Wednesday, December 7, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Join our sponsor First Seacoast Bank and host Woodman Museum for the December Morning Mixer. This structured program gives members and not-yet members an opportunity to make several connections quickly. Each grouping will have 2-3 minutes to connect, and by the end of the hour, participants will walk away with 10-20 new connections.
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Mental Health, Wellness & Recovery in the Workplace Summit
Thursday, December 8, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Learn about “The 4 Pillars of Creating and Sustaining a Mentally Healthy Workplace Culture” and hear from local employers about the steps they have taken to reduce stigma around mental health and substance use disorder and create cultures of safety within their organizations.
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8th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW)!
NAW is a nationwide celebration where industry, labor, equity, workforce, education, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, and supporting underserved communities.
During National Apprenticeship Week 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor will highlight the following key themes:
- Monday, Nov. 14: Registered Apprenticeship in New and Emerging Industries
- Tuesday, Nov. 15: Pre-Apprenticeship and Youth Apprenticeship
- Wednesday, Nov. 16: Expanding Registered Apprenticeship to Underserved Populations
- Thursday, Nov. 17: Women in Apprenticeship
- Friday, Nov. 18: Public Service Apprenticeship and Veterans in Apprenticeship
Get involved by hosting or attending an event or signing and submitting a proclamation! Be creative: events may include a webinar or virtual convening, publishing a new apprenticeship-related resource or article, holding an apprentice graduation ceremony, etc.
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Sponsor a tree or wreath at the Festival of Trees
Friday, December 2, 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Rivermill at Dover Landing
There is still time to sponsor a tree or wreath for the event! Tree sponsorship is $65 for chamber members and $90 for non-members. Wreath sponsorship is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. The Festival of Trees will feature over 35 trees and wreaths elaborately decorated by local businesses and organizations to be auctioned and raffled off. The event will feature live choir performances, raffles, refreshments, Santa, and more!
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Upcoming programs from New Hampshire SBDC
Stick Season Spruce Up: This online series offers you time to think, learn, plan, and connect with other outdoor rec businesses. We will discuss the outdoor recreation industry's unique challenges with seasonality, cash flow, finding new customers, and marketing. The sessions will be held November 8, 15, and 22, from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Apply here.
How to Read Your Energy Bill: If you have looked at your electric bill and been thwarted by the acronymns and costs per somethings, this eCourse can help. They'll walk you through a demo energy bill and explain line by line what items mean, and you can find out ways you can effectively manage your energy usage. Click here to register.
NH SBDC is the leading resource for business advising and education for small businesses in the Granite State. SBDC advisors deliver highly individualized, confidential advising at no charge. To learn more, click here.
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