CONNECT is the Hannah Grimes Center's annual event to celebrate the connections between business, the local economy and our community.  Please join us for an evening of food, fun, storytelling and engaging conversation about building community wealth in the region.  Cost: $30 before October 23, $40 after. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by INN and OUT Hospitality. There will be a cash bar at the event.  Register today!  More information, call 603-352-5063 or email jillian@hannahgrimes.com.




 
In Fixing the Future, host David Brancaccio (of public radio's Marketplace and NOW on PBS) visits communities across America highlighting their sustainable and innovative approaches to creating jobs and building prosperity.  One approach highlighted is forming a local business alliance, like Monadnock Buy Local here in Southwestern New Hampshire. Cost: $8.50 Adults/ $6.50 Students & Seniors. Post-reception with hors d'oeuvres included.  More details at http://monadnocklocal.org/fixing-the-future.

Learn best practices for the recruiting, interviewing and hiring process. Topics covered will help you maximize the time you invest in the interview process, and will include:

• Recruiting strategies
• Developing your screening process
• The in-person interview
• References
• Post-offer requirements - background checks, drug tests, etc.

Cost: Free.  Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/558838017.



Lunch & Learn is a small group learning session in which the participants bring their lunch, learn and discuss around the conference table.  Join George Sterling, Sterling Business Coaching, for an insightful hour where we will address questions like:

• Are you having trouble keeping your business going?
• Do you find it hard to make decisions?
• When you do make a management decision, does it stick or does it get stuck?

George will share his most difficult times during the crushing times of his family printing business. Learn how to make the hard conversations happen using leadership tools you can put into practice when you get back to the office. Also learn how to borrow money from your family members, and what is at risk.  Bring your own lunch; water and cookies provided.  Cost: $5 Members, $15 Non-Members.  Register at http://chamberinfo.peterboroughchamber.com.