Who Was Hannah Grimes?
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Since many ask Who was Hannah Grimes? -- Here you have it:
Hannah Grimes was just as ordinary, and just as extraordinary, as you or me. She was a daughter, a sister, a mother, and a grandmother. She was born and raised in Keene and, quite notably, she was born in 1776.
 The daughter of Bartholomew and Priscilla Grimes, Hannah married William Stoddard Buckminster in 1806 at the age of 30. The couple moved to Roxbury, established a farmstead on about 200 acres, and built a post & beam cape. The house was moved a few years later and a large brick addition was added. In her new home, Hannah made use of two large beehive bake ovens, five Rumford fireplaces, smokers in the cellar at the base of two massive chimneys, eight good-sized rooms, and an attic with excellent drying capabilities.
Hannah's well-built home is still a home. In fact, it is my home. The stone walls her family built still stand, serving as a reminder of the people of her time who were also basket makers, bakers, gardeners, blacksmiths, quilters, soap makers, farmers, herbalists, orchardists, furniture makers, and builders.
Why is it important in the 21st century for us to know or care about an ordinary woman born in the 18th century? Hannah set a great example for us to follow today. A product of her times, she created and surrounded herself with simple, creative, beautiful, well-made and functional everyday items. Just as important, however, was whatever she and her family could not make or grow themselves, they bought from or traded with friends, neighbors and regional businesses in a local marketplace which positively bustled.
A strong local marketplace offers diverse opportunities for self-employment. It helps to weave people and communities together in interdependent economic and social relationships. It defines the character of an area and initiates a critical coming together of the people, resources, tastes, craft, and industry of a place.
Enjoy the satisfaction of making and growing your own; build your community by buying from friends and neighbors and...
Keep up the good work of those who walked centuries before us,
Mary Ann Kristiansen
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INNOVATE:
Creative community responses to the economic downturn.
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 Want to discover ways that you can cut down on your waste-related costs?
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Antioch MBA Topic - Waste Reduction: The Green
MBA Earth System class of Antioch University of New England consulted with the
Hannah Grimes Center to help local entrepreneurs adopt more environmentally
and socially responsible business practices.
For money
saving tips and information on the environmental & social impacts of business
practices, look for this logo:
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Debora Pignatelli Visits Hannah Grimes
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On April 24th, Executive Councilor Debora Pignatelli visited the Hannah Grimes Center & Marketplace. There are five executive councils who approve
all state contracts. The Executive Council is a quiet but powerful group of elected officials in our state, elected to serve as citizen advocates in Concord. For more information, http://www.nh.gov/council/overview.html. |
 Options for Setting Up Your Business "Which Business Structure Best Matches
Your Needs?"
Workshop with Attorney, Rob Kasper
Tuesday, May 26, Noon - 1pm
At Hannah Grimes Center |
Attorney Rob Kasper will offer a "Which Business Structure Best Matches Your Needs?" workshop for
business start-ups.
This
session is your chance to get free insight into topics such as: forms of business organization; tax factors; and business and legal factors.
Class size
is limited to six, ensuring more individual attention and engaging conversation
with other entrepreneurs. To register, visit http://www.hannahgrimes.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=160
or call 603-352-5063. Remember, class size is limited - so register
today. There is no charge for these workshops.
Rob Kasper,
the principal of Kasper & Associates, PLLC in Walpole, NH,
has over 30 years of experience as a business and real estate attorney. He established his own firm in Walpole, New
Hampshire in October, 1991. For more information, visit http://www.rjkpllc.com. |
Dazzling PowerPoint Presentations
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
Friday, May 8, 8:30 - 11:30am
Savings Bank of Walpole, Keene
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Neil Giarratana will help participants understand how to make a "dazzling presentation" both orally and electronically. We all make presentations to customers, colleagues, and many others. Come and learn about how to imporve your skills! Cost: $15 members; $20 non-members. Contact: Susan Newcomer 603-352-1303 ext 14; [email protected].
Green Collar Economy
Book Discussion
How One Solution
Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems
Thursdays, June 11 & 18, 6:30-8pm
"Van Jones delivers a real solution that both rescues our economy and saves the environment...Jones illustrates how we can invent and invest our way out of the pollution-based grey economy and into the healthy new green economy...This path has the practical benefit of both cutting energy prices and generating enough work to pull the U.S. economy out of its present death spiral."
Working Families Win invites you to a two part book discussion
about green jobs and the economy. Participants will read approximately half the book "The Green Collar Economy" by Van Jones before each session. Pre-registration required, space
is limited. For information on purchasing books, signing up, or location, contact Nancy Brigham, 603-357-2626 or [email protected]. More information about Working Families Win at: http://www.workingfamilieswin.org. Co-sponsored by the Hannah Grimes Center.
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QuickBooks for Business Owners Mondays, May 4, 11, 18 & June 1, 6-9pm
Franklin County Community Development Corporation, Greenfield, MA
The FCCDC is delighted to offer this class for established businesses again due to popular demand. Participants in the first class learned how to tailor this popular accounting software for the specific needs of their own business. They reported that the individual evaluation and counseling with financial consultant, Don Stone, was very helpful as well as the interaction with other business owners. The four session course shows you how to use your financials and reports for decision making.
This course is made possible by a grant from the MA Office of Small Business & Entrepreneurship so the only cost to you is $100. Space is limited. Contact Amy Shapiro 413-774-7204 ext 107.
Finding Your Target Market Using MarketMaker
Wednesday, May 13
On-line Webinar
Join Dar Knipe, Marketing and Business Development Specialist, University of Illinois for an informative session on how to find your target market and how to use MarketMaker. MarketMaker is an interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products. It provides an important link between producers and consumers. For more information on how to participate: http://www.extension.org/pages/How_Do_I_Participate_in_a_Webinar%3F. For more information on this series: http://www.extension.org/pages/Entrepreneurs_and_Their_Communities_Webinar_Series.
Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) Reporting
NHBSR Webinar Series 2009
Wednesday, May 13, Noon
On-line Webinar
Patricia Carrier, Manager, Facilities/Environmental of NH Ball Bearings, Inc. - HiTech Division, Beth Ginsberg Holzman, CSR Strategy and Reporting Manger of The Timberland Company, NH. For more information, contact Molly 603-391-8471, [email protected]. Register at https://www.nhbsr.org/news-events/calendar-of-events.asp.
Networking with
WBC, SNWBN & BPW-NH
Thursday, May 14, 5-7pm
Highlander Inn, Manchester
The Women's Business Center is partnering with Southern NH Women's Business Network and NH Business and Professional Women for an evening networking event at The Highlander Inn, Manchester. Join business leaders from throughout NH in sharing your business tips and challenges. A great networking opportunity. Don't forget your business cards! Light appetizers will be served. Cash bar. Register by calling Nancy Blake at 430-2892 ext. 1 or emailing [email protected], or on the web at www.womenbiz.org. Cost: $5.00 Sign-up online: http://www.womenbiz.org/index.php?id=21&page=calendar&action=view_event&event_id=23.
Starting & Running a Business
the Right Way
Tuesday, May 19, 5:30 - 9pm
Amoskeag Business Incubator, Manchester
This workshop is for people who are interested in learning the fundamentals of starting and running a business the right way. Some subjects to be covered are the pro's and con's of being in business, registering your business, choosing the business form (LLC, sole proprietor, partnership, etc.), basics of accounting and record keeping, understanding your market, basic business law, cash flow planning and budgeting and how financing really works. An outline for writing a sound business plan and an example of a business plan are provided. Also included is a generous packet of information pertaining to the workshop.
For more information about this event, call 603-227-0417, or email [email protected]. Cost is $49 - Registration Required
The registration fee includes all class materials. (Add $30 if a second family member or partner will also attend). Register: http://www.events.unh.edu/RegistrationForm.pm?event_id=5365.
Proper Worker Classification
IRS National Phone Forum
Wednesday, May 20, various times
Location: The convenience of your home or office
Toll free: 1-800-683-4564 or Toll: 913-312-2904
This IRS phone forum is for: tax professionals, small business employers, small business organizations, industry partners. Learn about:
� Worker classification categories, employee vs. independent contractor
� Categories of evidence for proper classification
� Worker classification related forms
� Treatment of corporate officers
� Section 530 relief requirements
Register http://www.attevent.com by May 15. Cost: FREE. Select the time that works best for you: 10am (access code: 140711), 1pm (access code: 311314), or 4pm (access code: 719050). We will e-mail presentation materials on May 19. If you do not receive this e-mail by 2pm on May 19, e-mail us at [email protected] to request the materials.
Intellectual Property Workshop
Thursday, May 21, Noon to 1pm
Amoskeag Business Incubator, Manchester
Raymond I. Bruttomesso, Jr., a patent attorney at Devine Millimet, will discuss the various ways as well as the most beneficial time to protect your intellectual property. He'll cover patent protection, trademark registration and copyright registration. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. E-mail Karen Menard or call (603) 695-8717, [email protected].
Entrepreneurial Exchange 2009
Connecting Tools, Techniques and Talents
Thursday, May 28, 8:30am - 4:30pm
SERESC, Bedford
MicroCredit-NH hosts this day-long educational and networking event for owners of small businesses. One of New Hampshire's premiere entrepreneurs, Howard Brodsky of CCA Global Partners, will deliver the keynote address. Participants will attend a workshop on blogging with Chris Halverson of Halverson New Media in Hancock, and one on Web content with Stephanie Jacques of the Masiello Group of Keene. The Entrepreneurial Exchange registration fee of $45 members/$55 non-members includes morning refreshments and lunch. Register today for this fantastic event at 1-800-769-3482.
NHBSR Conference: Sustainability
The New Frontier of Revenue Growth
Monday, June 1, 8:30am
Grappone Conference Center, Concord
Keynote speakers Andrew Savitz, author of "The Triple Bottom Line: How Today's Best Run Companies Are Achieving Economic, Social, and Environmental Success," and Dr. Tom Kelly, Director of the UNH Office of Sustainability, will delve deeply into the bottom line impact of sustainability programs and policies. Educational breakout sessions, networking, exhibitors and discussion circles provide ample time for elevated conversations between like-minded businesses around key issues surrounding social and environmental responsibility. More Information: Molly Hodgson Smith, 603-391-8471, [email protected], http://www.nhbsr.org. Cost: varies. Register Online: https://www.nhbsr.org/news-events/register-for-event.asp?eventID=98.
SBA Small Business Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, June 3, 11:30am - 2:30pm
C.R. Sparks, Bedford
The NH Small Business Development Center is hosting the Annual Small Business Awards Luncheon. Sponsorships available. For more information, contact NH SBDC at 603-227-0417 or [email protected].
Upstairs Downtown Workshop Thursday, June 4, 8am - 7:30pm New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord
The
time is right for Upstairs Downtown in New Hampshire. There are
hundreds of buildings in our state's historic downtowns with vacant or
under-utilized upper floors. These spaces have a central location, high
visibility, complete community infrastructure, and are prime candidates
for redevelopment. UPSTAIRS DOWNTOWN is an award-winning program
designed for building owners, contractors, architects, city officials,
preservationists, and downtown professionals to help them reclaim and
reuse these vacant upper floor spaces, and turn them into
income-producing properties.
Upstairs Downtown presenters, Dan
Carmody and Anna Margaret Barris, will address key issues to upper
story redevelopment, such as conducting feasibility studies and
building assessments; building and safety codes; state and local
redevelopment incentives; and downtown parking issues. Through the use
of compelling case studies, a speakers panel of local professionals,
and a walking tour of some of downtown Concord's upper floors, this
workshop will provide you with valuable resources and inspiration to
help you reclaim and revitalize the upstairs in your downtown.
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by May 29: Sarah DiSano603-226-2150; http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS. Fee includes workshop, lunch and Downtown
Concord Tour $75. |
Making $ense: The Economy and Northern New England From Public Television Stations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont |
Watch the full episode
of "Making $ense" - an in-depth, informative program that examines some
of the economic problems facing our region, and explores some of the
innovative approaches northern New Englanders have developed to weather
the storm. http://www3.vpt.org/flvs/making-sense/full/.
Tax Provisions Information
American Recovery & Reinvestment Tax Act (ARRA)
Wendy Campbell, IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaison
Revenue Procedure 2009-26 provides guidance under � 1211 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 on how an eligible small business makes an election to carry back a net operating loss (NOL) for a taxable year ending after 2007, for 3, 4, or 5-years instead of the normal 2-years.
A taxpayer may make the election by attaching a statement to the taxpayer's original income tax return for the taxable year of the 2008 NOL or by claiming the NOL carryback on the appropriate form (Form 1045, Form 1139, or an amended return).
For a larger listing of ARRA's energy-related tax benefits, see Fact Sheet 2009-10. Remember that the latest updates on ARRA can be found on http://www.IRS.gov on the ARRA page.
Note from Rick Renzelman, Schedule C Workshop Presenter: What this means is if you sustained a big loss with your schedule C that
cancels out all your other income, you could generate a Net Operating Loss
(NOL). You can carry this loss calculated on Form 1045A
to another tax year and subtract it from your income for that year.
(An important point that many miss - this loss may zero out your Schedule C income
in another year, but does NOT cancel out self-employment tax).
Previously
you had two options when you sustained a loss, you could carry it back two years
and use it for that year. Any loss that still remained after using it in
that year was then carried forward one year at a time until used up. The
other option was to forgo carryback and just use it in future years. The
new law allows you more options in that you can now choose what year you want
to carry it to (obviously the year that you had the highest income).
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Hannah Grimes Business Workshop Series
Marketing Consultant,
David Diesel
Graphic & Web Designer,
Nancy Salwen
Sales Consultant,
Jon Anderson
Computer Consultant, Michael Plotczyk
Attorney, Rob Kasper
Negotiator, Greg Hessel
Banker, Brett Juliano
Other Hannah Grimes Business Programs
Entrepreneur Project
Entrepreneur Alumni Meetings
One-on-One Consultations
NHSBDC Business Coach, Gary Oden
Path of Purpose Business Coach, Helaine Iris
For more information:
http://www.hannahgrimes.com/calendar
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