Chamber Updates
Monday, October 31
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Virtual Morning Mixer
Wednesday, November 2, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Join our sponsor First Seacoast Bank and host NH Small Business Development Center for the VIRTUAL November Morning Mixer. This structured program gives member and not-yet members an opportunity to make several connections quickly. Each grouping will have 2-3 minutes to connect. This program is designed to benefit all! Whether you are looking to try the chamber out, or have been a long term member, there is a connection waiting to be made with this program.
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Staffing in a Shortage: Interviews & Incentives
Tuesday, November 8, 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
For the second session of the 2022 Smart Business Series, sponsored by Eastern Bank, we will be diving into interview processes and how to best incentivize employees for joining your organization. Panelists will include representatives from Central Park Garage, TC Hafford Basement Solutions, and WIN Home Inspection. The session will be moderated by Ned Carpenter from the Growth Coach.
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Chamber 101
Thursday, November 10, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
The Dover Chamber staff invites you to join us at our final Chamber 101 program for the year. Take advantage of this orientation session to review your membership benefits and make sure you are leveraging your Chamber membership effectively! There will be ample time for questions and networking with other members.
Did you know that with your chamber membership you can:
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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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10 to Watch Awards 2022
Tuesday, November 1, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Each year, Catapult's '10 to Watch' honors young professionals who make positive contributions to social and economic development in the Seacoast. A panel of judges from young professional organizations around the state chooses 10 winners. Join in at 3S Artspace on Tuesday, November 1 for the awards event as finalists are announced! Each of the 10 winners will receive $200 to donate to their favorite local charity. A taco-building station will be provided by Barrio.
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SBA New England Veteran-owned Business Virtual Roundtable
Wednesday, November 2, 11:00am
Celebrate the strength and resilience of the veteran and military small business community on a virtual small business roundtable featuring successful veteran entrepreneurs from throughout New England. During this webinar you will hear from veteran entrepreneurs about how military service prepared them for life as small business owners and what resources they used to make their journeys successful.
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Greater Seacoast Housing Summit
Thursday, November 3, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. (Registration starts at 8:00 a.m.)
New Hampshire is at an economic crossroads. Businesses are struggling to find workers because workers are struggling to find housing. It's estimated that we need 20-30 thousand new housing units statewide to continue our economic growth and house our workforce. Join regional stakeholders and chamber members for a light breakfast and discussion with business leaders and those working to address the housing crisis in their communities. It is $15 for chamber members and $25 for not-yet members.
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Upcoming programs from New Hampshire SBDC
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.
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.
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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