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August/September 2011
INNOVATE:
Events to Help Your Business Innovate

One-on-One Marketing Coach Session 

With David Deziel, Nebesek Marketing & Communications

Monday, September 12

Hannah Grimes Center, Keene 

 

Schedule a free 45-minute marketing coaching session with David Deziel.  David loves to help small growing businesses develop a compelling brand, an appealing story about their products and services, and a consistent strategic approach to effective marketing. He has 25 years of wide-ranging marketing experience, from websites, blogs and pay-per-click to PR, direct mail and traditional advertising.  Contact 603-352-5063 or jen@hannahgrimes.com to set up an appointment time.  

 


Social Business: Empowering Employees & Enchanting Customers

Project Management Institute of Keene 

Tuesday, September 20, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

NGM, Keene  

 

Social Business means using collaborative Web 2.0 technologies to connect the internal efforts of employees and to extend an organization's reach to customers, partners, and suppliers. For project managers these tools can significantly enhance collaboration and teamwork. Liz Sumner and Lisa Sieverts will explain social business, provide examples of tools for businesses of all sizes, and present the benefits of moving to a networked enterprise.  Cost: $15 chapter members; $20 non-chapter members. Contact: 603-499-6837, ckbell@tds.net, http://www.pmi-keene.org/programs.  

CONNECT:
Events to Help You Connect with Retailers & Other Experts

5th Annual New England  

Organized Retail Crime Symposium  

Retail Merchants Association of New Hampshire

 Wednesday, September 21, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

DCU Center, Worcester, MA 

 
Please join Retail Merchants Associations from New England as we strive to increase awareness about a growing problem: Organized Retail Crime. Loss prevention isn't just about catching shoplifters who steal for themselves - It's about combating organized and sophisticated theft rings that cost retailers more than $30 billion annually. This conference will serve to bring retailers, law enforcement, prosecutors and policy makers together to discuss and further expose this important issue. Fee: $30 ($40 after Sept. 14). For more information, or to register: http://www.retailersma.org.   

 

 

CONNECT 2011: 

Exploring Local Economies &  

Vibrant Communities

Hannah Grimes Center 

Wednesday, October 12, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Alyson's Orchard, Walpole   

 

This year, CONNECT 2011 will feature Michael Shuman, one of the nation's leading experts on community economics. Shuman will discuss how a community can build a strong network of locally-owned businesses that contribute to a vibrant community and thriving regional economy.  An economist, attorney, author and entrepreneur, Shuman is Director for Research and Public Policy for the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE). Cost: $30/person ($35/person at door).  Early Bird registration: $25/person (ends September 23). This evening event will include delicious food and great networking with other community-minded people.  All are welcome!  To register, please visit www.HannahGrimes.com or call 603-352-5063.   

THRIVE:
News & Resources to Inform & Inspire

Business Start-up Costs for a Retail Store

By Darren Dahl, Originally Posted on Inc.com  


Starting a retail business isn't cheap. Here, Sharon Munroe shares how much it cost her to open a consignment store in Austin.    

 

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