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Beyond Business as Usual
What drives change? At a discussion last week at the Nonprofit Summit about what organizations were doing "beyond business as usual" this year, the point was made that the common denominator motivating most of the changes described was the economy. It really made me pause to think of how true it was that deep, bold or meaningful change rarely happens when things are running smoothly. The point was also made that "the complacent gazelle is the one who gets eaten in the Serengeti."
Most of us can say that the economy has driven us beyond business as usual. I hope we can also say the changes have been successful and helped us survive. But can we take what we have learned from this time of great change and not become complacent when at some point we are finally granted a little respite? How can we incorporate some of the lessons we have learned from what has driven change and how to successfully implement change?
Quite honestly, we'd probably all appreciate a lazy day on the Serengeti right now, but let's hope we have learned enough from our wild and woolly days to make sure that we survive and thrive there.
Keep up the good work,
MAK
Mary Ann Kristiansen
Executive Director, Hannah Grimes Center
mak@hannahgrimes.com
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Hannah Grimes Center's
7th Annual CONNECT Event
October 24, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Alyson's Orchard, Walpole
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CONNECT is our annual event to celebrate the connections between Business, the Local Economy and our Community. Keene and the Monadnock Region are rich in stories about community wealth builders. Please join us for an evening of food, fun, storytelling and engaging conversation about building community wealth in the region!
This year, we are holding a panel discussion led by Daniel Henderson, Corporate Relations Officer of Keene State College. The panel includes Rhett Lamb, Planning Director for the City of Keene; Yvonne Goldsberry, Senior Director of Community Health of Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene; Phil Ferneau, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Borealis Ventures; Virginia Carter, Owner and Vintner of Walpole Mountain View Winery at Barnett Hill Vineyard, LLC; and Bill Kelleher, Plant Manager for the Timken Company in Keene.
The Award for Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 this year goes to Ken Abbott, Founder and President of ABTech, Inc. Read more...
Cost for the event:$30 before October 23, $40 after October 23. Register here! Hors d'oeuvres will be provided by INN and OUT Hospitality. There will be a cash bar at the event.
Contact Jillian at the Hannah Grimes Center with questions on the event or call 603-352-5063.
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Hannah Grimes
Accepting Applications:
Up to 75% scholarship dollars available this fall!
Entrepreneur Project
Beginning Tuesday, October 30, with Ann Connor, for business owners ready to take their business to the next level.
Contact Jillian at Hannah Grimes for more information or call 603-352-5063.
ABTech Founder, Ken Abbott, Named Entrepreneur of the Year
The Hannah Grimes Center announced that Ken Abbott, president and founder of ABTech, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year for the Monadnock Region. Abbott will be presented with the Entrepreneur of the Year award and recognized at Hannah Grimes' upcoming CONNECT 2012 Event, October 24, 2012, at Alyson's Orchard in Walpole. Read more...
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Free Webinar: Sustainability - Critical Tool for Reducing Risk and Driving Business Value in
SymbioSus Sustainability Counseling, Inc.
Wednesday, October 24, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Online Webinar
Businesses across a wide range of sizes and industries are increasingly recognizing the need to reduce their environmental impact, maximize resource efficiency, and become more sustainable - financially, socially, and environmentally. Drivers include increasing financial pressure, business competition, resource depletion and price volatility, climate damage, and environmental degradation as well as increasing pressure from stakeholders including customers, employees, competitors, regulators, NGO's and communities. The companies that will emerge most strongly from the current challenging economy, and that will establish and maintain near-term and long-term leadership positions, will be those that best understand and implement strategies to optimize their financial, environmental, and social performance.
Staying Legal
with NH center for Nonprofits
Hannah Grimes Center
Tuesday, October 30, 9 - 12 p.m.
Cheshire County Department of Corrections, Keene
Get the facts from Terry Knowles, nationally recognized speaker and Assistant Director of the Department of Justice's Charitable Trusts Unit.
Terry provides a thorough review of all of the legal requirements affecting NH's nonprofits, ranging from reporting requirements to types of insurance and when they might be necessary.
Topics covered in the program include:
- Conflicts of interest
- National news and recent developments
- Fiduciary roles and responsibilities
- Form-990 & the IRS
- Filing deadlines
- Fiscal sponsorship
- Volunteers
- Liability insurance
- Membership organizations
The cost of this program is $50 for members and $100 for not-yet members.
For more information and to register, visit www.nhnonprofits.org or call 603-225-1947.
Thursday, November 1, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Hannah Grimes Center, Keene
Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow - both personally and professionally. You join a community of learners, and at Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing. Whether you're an executive or a sole proprietor it is important to build skills to express yourself in a variety of situations. For more information, contact Chris Ekblom at 603-721-1004.
Practical Project Management
With Lisa Sieverts
Advanced Business Training
Tuesday, November 6, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Hannah Grimes Center, Keene
Bring a project to work on for these two 6-hour sessions.
In the first session, learn how to:
- Recognize a good project for your company
- Identify the key people and their communication needs
- Prioritize your project
- Prepare a clear summary of your project
The second session introduces you to:
- Both traditional and Agile project management
- Risk assessment tools
- Basic project scheduling and time management
Cost: $200 per session, with scholarship funding available. For more information and how to register click here or call 603-352-5063.
Business to Business
Brown Bag Lunch
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
Friday, November 9, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
GKCC, Keene
Essential Health/Nutrition and Wellness Counseling will be presenting a workshop this month. Cost: $5 for members, $15 for not-yet-members. For more information and to register, visit the GKCC website.
The Power of Your Employees
With Ann Connor
Friday, November 16, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Hannah Grimes Center, Keene
The number one asset for a business is your Employees! Having a successful team and a motivating culture for your business is critical to meeting your goals. This workshop will cover: The importance of being a leader that builds a culture of success, developing your team for the right positions within your business, managing your team to achieve results and much more.
This information applies to new and existing businesses that have the drive to improve the performance of their team now and for the future!
Cost: free. For more information and to register, click here or call 603-352-5063.
Constant Contact
Consulting Session
With Nancy Salwen
Monday, November 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Hannah Grimes Center, Keene
Reserve a half hour session to learn the ins and outs of Constant Contact. From sending a newsletter, to writing a press release, Nancy Salwen has the experience and design background to help you promote your business through the many advantages of staying connected with your clients. Cost: free. For more information and to register, click here, or call 603-352-5063.
Creating an Effective, Practical Marketing Plan for 2013
With David Deziel
Tuesday, November 27, 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Hannah Grimes Center, Keene
2013 is just around the corner! Are you ready to amp up your marketing plan for your business? Join us for a workshop with David Deziel, an experienced consultant with Nebesek Marketing & Communications with over 25 of wide-range marketing experience, from websites, blogs and pay-per-click to PR, direct mail and traditional advertising.
Cost: free. For more information and to register click here or call 603-352-5063.
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Disaster Planning
For Your Business
Small business owners invest a tremendous amount of time, money and resources to make their ventures successful, yet, many owners fail to properly plan and prepare for disaster situations. According to the Institute for Business and Home Safety, an estimated 25 percent of businesses do not reopen following a major disaster. You can protect your business by identifying the risks associated with natural and man-made disasters, and by creating a plan for action should a disaster strike. By keeping those plans updated, you can help ensure the survival of your business.
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2012 Hannah Grimes Center Key Partners
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