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Committee Meetings
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September 21
Infrastructure Committee
7:30 a.m.
54 Hanover Street
September 25
Board of Directors
7:30 a.m.
54 Hanover Street
September 26
Leadership Steering Committee
8:00 a.m.
54 Hanover Street
September 27
Downtown Committee
8:30 a.m.
54 Hanover Street
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Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon
Do you wonder what the future holds for the
local, state and national economy?
Join the Chamber for the annual Economic Forecast Luncheon on September 25 at The Derryfield in Manchester. The program features a panel of New Hampshire's top economists who each provide their perspective on the status of the U.S. and New Hampshire economies and an economic forecast for the next 12 months.
Dr. Ross Gittell
Chancellor, Community College System of NH
Ross Gittell is the James R. Carter Professor at the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business and Economics. Professor Gittell's scholarly focus involves applying economic, organizational and management theory to regional, state, and community economic development issues. His main areas of specialization and research include entrepreneurship, employment generation, equitable development and collaborative (public and private sector) efforts.
Dennis Delay
NH Center for Public Policy Studies
Dennis Delay is an economist at the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies, he is also New Hampshire State Forecast Manager for the New England Economic Partnership, a non-profit association of economists that have monitored and forecast regional economic trends for more than three decades. Since 2006 Mr. Delay has also been employed as an adjunct professor with New England College of Henniker, New Hampshire.
 Brian Gottlob
PolEcon Research
Brian Gottlob is the Principal of PolEcon Research. For more than 17 years, Gottlob has analyzed economic, demographic, labor market industry, and public policy trends for private sector, government, and non-profit organizations. He has extensive experience in developing econometric models and has completed studies on a range of economic, tax policy, energy, education, and health care issues in the states of New Hampshire, Virginia, Ohio, New Mexico, New York, Texas, Oregon, Michigan, Georgia, Mississippi, West Virginia, and Illinois.
Tuesday, September 25
The Derryfield, 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester
11:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided
$35 Chamber Members $40 Not-yet Members
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Lunchtime Connections
Tuesday, September 25 ~ 12:00-1:30 p.m.
GMCC ~ 54 Hanover Street, Manchester
 Come and share your lunch hour with other Chamber members. Lunch will be provided by a local restaurant for this intense networking program. Paul Donehue of Paul Charles & Associates and Armand Hebert of the Hebert Consulting will be on hand to help facilitate the conversation. Space is limited. Lunch provided by:
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Network AM
Thursday, September 27 ~ 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Bentley Commons
66 Hawthorne Drive, Bedford
 Join Bentley Commons at Bedford for breakfast. Bentley Commons at Bedford is the area's premier assisted living community. Our all-inclusive rates include: 24 hour nursing coverage, transportation, three daily chef prepared meals, housekeeping and laundry services, recreation and social programming in spacious, private apartments. Join us for networking, breakfast, and tours of our beautifully appointed community!
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Chamber 101
Wednesday, October 3 ~ 7:45-9:30 a.m.
GMCC ~ 54 Hanover Street, Manchester
Are you new to the Chamber of Commerce? Or are you a longtime member feeling a little disconnected? Come to Chamber 101 and learn about all of the ways you can get involved. At this orientation we'll not only serve a continental breakfast provided by Panera Catering, and introduce you to at least a dozen new friends; we'll also explain all of our committees and programs and tell you a little about the organization. We'll explain how the Chamber serves your business and how it shapes the community. Plus you can meet our friendly and fun staff and ask as many questions as you'd like!
Sponsored by: Breakfast provided by:
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Spotlight On Business
Tuesday, October 9 ~ 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Studio 550
550 Elm Street, Manchester
 Channel your creative juices and join us for lunch at Studio 550 Art Center, a place that uses art to unify and create community. Take a tour of the new space and learn about the art classes and studio space that are open and available to the public.
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With the retirement of Councilor Ray Wieczorek, who has held the District 4 Executive Council seat for 10 years, the race to replace him promises to be one of the most exciting elections on the ballot this fall. We invite you to join us as Republican candidate Robert Burns and Democratic candidate Chris Pappas face off in a a debate.
 
Chris Pappas (D) Robert Burns (R)
Tuesday, October 10
The Derryfield, 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester
7:30-9:00 a.m. Breakfast will be provided
$25 Chamber Members $30 Not-yet Members
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Network PM
Thursday, October 11 ~ 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Baron's Major Brands
967 Gold Street, Manchester
Since 1947, Baron's Major Brands Appliances has kept the traditional values of honesty, courtesy, great prices and service. We have an outstanding selection from the most trusted brands in the business. Our sales people are the best in the business with an average of 18 years experience selling appliances and electronics. So join us for Network PM, come in, relax, and find out why Baron's Major Brands Appliances is "Like no other Appliance and Electronic store in the region."
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Member-led Workshop
Tuesday, October 16 ~ 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
54 Hanover Street, Manchester
"Lower turnover, increase productivity creates an engaged workforce!" Presented by Mirjam IJtsma of Cultural Chemistry
 One of the main struggles many business owners and managers have is engaging their employees. We will provide attendees tips/tools to help with employee engagement versus employee satisfaction, making employees accountable, and aligning employees to the organizational goals.
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Save the Date
12th Annual Infrastructure Summit
Tuesday, October 16
The Radisson, 700 Elm Street, Manchester
7:30-11:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided
$30 Chamber Members $40 Not-yet Members
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The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce strives to ensure its members have the information they need to make informed voting decisions. Please join us as we host the candidates for New Hampshire Governor, Republican candidate Ovide Lamontagne and Democratic Candidate Maggie Hassan.
The candidates will face-off in a debate focused primarily on business issues. Topics of focus at the debates will likely include: economic development, transportation, healthcare, energy-related issues and taxes. The debate is open to both Chamber members and the public.
Ovide Lamontagne (R) Maggie Hassan (D)
Tuesday, October 18
The Radisson, 700 Elm Street, Manchester
7:30-9:30 a.m. Breakfast will be provided
$25 Chamber Members $30 Not-yet Members
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The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce strives to ensure its members have the information they need to make informed voting decisions. Please join us as we host the candidates for New Hampshire's First District Congressional seat incumbent Republican Congressman Frank Guinta and Democratic Candidate Carol Shea-Porter.
The candidates will face-off in a debate focused primarily on business issues. Topics of focus at the debates will likely include: economic development, transportation, healthcare, energy-related issues and taxes. The debate is open to both Chamber members and the public.
Rep.Frank Guinta (R) Carol Shea-Porter (D)
Wednesday, October 24
The Derryfield, 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester
7:30-9:00 a.m. Breakfast will be provided
$25 Chamber Members $30 Not-yet Members
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