May Agenda
May 1
Hartford Area Career and Technology Center job fair
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Joint Armed Forces Reserve Center, 209 Balsam Ave.
Details: Job fair is open to the public with 33 businesses scheduled to attend. For more information, call 802-359-4729 or email hoffmanr@hartfordschools.net.
May 4
N.H. Business for Social Responsibility Conference
When: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Grappone Conference Center, 70 Constitution Ave., Concord.
Details: Includes panels, discussions and brainstorming sessions that focus on the theme “Think Bigger, Dig Deeper.” Cost ranges from $65-$225. Registration preferred, nhbsr.org.
May 5
Nonprofit Capitol Exchange
When: 7:45-9 a.m.
Where: Sulloway & Hollis, 29 School St., Concord.
Where: New Hampshire Speaker of the House Shawn Jasper gives a talk as part of the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits leadership series. Cost is $10 or $20. For more information, visit nhnonprofits.org or 603-225-1947.
Cyber Liability Insurance Seminar
When: 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: ABC Training Facility, 58 Chenell Drive, Concord.
Where: Topics include data and privacy breaches, and components of obtaining coverage. Cost is $45 or $90. To register, visit abcnhvt.org. Call Dan Stover at 603-226-4789 for more information.
May 6
Food Tourism Meeting
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Northern Community Investment Corporation, Suite 201, 1 Middle St., Lancaster, N.H.
Details: Discuss the growing food tourism industry in the Twin States and ways to accommodate it. Register by May 1, 603-788-2700, ext. 2140.
Government Contract Training and Matchmaker Event
When: May 6-8
Where: Equinox Resort, Manchester, Vt.
Details: Three-day event offers networking opportunities, training sessions and one-on-one appointments with procurement and prime contractors, as well as representatives from state and federal government agencies. Cost is $80; additional $30 for reception. Full agenda available at us-ipe.org. Call 802-522-9135, or email Joanne.Spaulding@state.vt.us for more information.
may 7
Heroes and Leaders Celebration
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Quechee Club, 3268 Quechee Main St., Quechee.
Details: Vital Communities honors 10 “Upper Valley Visionaries” at dinner that benefits Leadership Upper Valley. Keynote speaker is Vital Communities former Executive Director Len Cadwallder. Tickets cost $75 or $90. Register atvitalcommunities.org. For more information, email Stacey@VitalCommunities.org.
Entrepreneurs Showcase
When: 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Hotel Coolidge, 39 S. Main St., White River Junction.
Details: Sponsored by Slow Money Vermont, the conference is for those interested in agricultural and food businesses. Includes cash bar and refreshments. Register ahead of time by emailing slowmoneyvt@gmail.com. For more information, visit vtfarmtoplate.com.
may 8
Governance in the 21st Century: Ethics and Accountability in the Boardroom
When: 8:30 a.m.-noon.
Where: Saint Anselm College, 100 Saint Anselm Drive, Manchester.
Details: First of four-part series of the Excellence in Governance Certificate Program. Cost is $20 per session. Register at nhnonprofits.org. Call 603-225-1947 for more information.
Associated Builders and Contractors of New Hampshire and Vermont “Swing Into Spring” Golf Tournament
When: 8 a.m.
Where: Breakfast Hill Golf Club, 339 Breakfast Hill Road, Greenland, N.H.
Details: The annual event includes networking opportunities. Costs vary. Register at http://www.abcnhvt.org. Call 603-226-4789 for more information.
may 11
New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts Awards Gala
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Radisson Hotel, 700 Elm St., Manchester.
Details: Event honors 20 businesses nominated for awards. Includes performances and art demonstrations. Includes cocktail reception and visual presentation by AVA Gallery. Tickets cost $100. Reserve tickets at 603-224-8300 or arts@nhbca.com.
may 13
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility Conference
When: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: Davis Center, University of Vermont, 590 Main St., Burlington.
Details: Includes workshops, exhibits and refreshments. Keynote speaker is Ben & Jerry’s CEO Jostein Solheim. Costs range from free to $200. Register at vbsrspring25.eventbrite.com, or register the day of the event. Contact russe@vbsr.org for more information.
may 18
N.H. Center for Nonprofits Nonprofit Impact Night
When: 5-8 p.m.
Where: Executive Court Banquet Facility, 1199 South Mammoth Road, Manchester.
Details: Dinner, live music and networking opportunities. Keynote speaker is Ruth McCambridge, president and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Quarterly. Also includes awards ceremony. Individual tickets, $75 or $150. Table costs vary. Register by emailing ledelmann@nhnonprofits.org or calling 603-225-1947, ext. 117.
may 19
Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce Wechsler Memorial Golf Tournament
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Crown Point Country Club, 920 Brook Road, Springfield, Vt.
Details: Play as an individual or in a team of up to eight in the 23rd annual tournament for prizes. Cost is $95 per person, $5 per Mulligan. Register by May 14 at lebanonchamber.com. For more information, call 603-448-1203.
New England Home Care and Hospice Conference and Trade Show
When: May 19-21.
Where: Radisson Hotel Manchester, 700 Elm St., Manchester.
Details: Includes speakers, discussions and networking opportunities. View exhibits from different businesses and organizations. Costs range from $175-$595. Register before May 10 to avoid late fees. Visit newenglandhomecareconference.com to register. Email registration@nehcc.org for more information.
may 20
Vermont Chamber Business and Chamber Expo 2015
When: May 20-21.
Where: Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center, 870 Williston Road, Burlington.
Details: Event includes exhibits, workshops, guest speakers and networking opportunities. Cost is free before May 15, $10 after May 15 and at the door. Visit vtexpo.com for more information.
River Valley Employment Fair
When: 1-5 p.m.
Where: Riverside Middle School, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Springfield, Vt.
Details: Employers sought for the fair. Students only will visit the fair from 1-2 p.m. The fair will be open to the general public from 2-5 p.m. Cost is $50 for employers; job seekers free. Call 802-885-8310 for more information.
N.H. High Tech Council Entrepreneur Forum
When: 5:20 p.m.
Where: FIRST Headquarters, 200 Bedford St., Manchester.
Details: Companies present business plans, challenges and opportunities before a panel of expert advisers and a live audience for feedback and suggestions. More information at nhhtc.org. Tickets are $15 for members, $30 for non-members, $10 for students.
may 21
Leveraging the Cloud
When: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Webinar.
Details: MJ Shoer, president and virtual chief technology officer at Jenaly Technology Group, discusses the pros and cons of cloud computing. Free or $20. Register at nhnonprofits.org. Call 603-225-1947 for more information.
may 27
VT /NH Marketing Group Annual Marketing Conference
When: May 27-29
Where: Woodstock Inn and Resort, 14 The Green, Woodstock.
Details: Three-day event includes speakers and roundtable discussions on the theme “All Stars: Bringing You the Best of the Best.” Session topics will include getting comfortable with video marketing, mobile marketing, social media strategies, leveraging website content and more. Costs vary from $399-$449. Register by May 25 at vtnhmg.org. For more information, call 802-457-2807.
