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WORKSHOPS & PROGRAMS
Who to Hire and How to Hire
Thursday, October 10th, 5:30-7:30 pm
Hannah Grimes Center, $35 fee
Any person who performs services for pay for an employer is presumed to be an employee, unless they meet the criteria to be classified as an independent contractor.  The employer has the burden of proof to meet all of the seven (7) criteria under the revised law. This interactive workshop will give you the information you need to comply with the statute. Learn More

(When) Will the Economy Take Off? An Economic Review and Forecast
Wednesday, October 16th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Center of NH, Manchester. No fee

Even with four years of uninterrupted economic growth, the U.S. economy feels "fragile." Unemployment remains high, housing markets are still in "recovery mode" and consumer confidence is shaky. If the economy is growing, why do we feel so down? Former White House economist J.D. Foster will present his thoughts on where the economy is, how it got here, and where it will go in 2014 and beyond. Learn More

Business Energy Efficiency Roundtable
Tuesday, October 22nd, 5:30-7:30 pm
Courtyard by Marriott, Keene. No fee
Learn how your business can save money and help the environment through the Monadnock Sustainability Network's Business Energy Efficiency program. Talk with businesses that have improved their bottom line reducing their energy budget through energy efficiency measures. Join us for networking, light refreshments and energizing opportunities! Learn More

Living with the Constant Call of the Virtual World

Thursday, October 31st, 12-1 pm
Hannah Grimes Center. No fee
Are you sleeping with your IPhone? Is your Inbox overwhelming? Is twitter twittering you? During this lunchtime workshop we'll double click on how we manage our technology-what we're choosing intentionally, what's merely habit, and what's actually a compulsion.  You will come away with a two-phase practice set for taking charge and running your technology effectively, as opposed to letting it run you. Check out THIS VIDEO to see how you relate to the call of the Virtual World... Learn More

Safety & Health Programs
Thursday, November 7th, 10-11 am
Clark-Mortenson Webinar. No fee

In this one hour webinar, we will be discussing the important aspects of safety and health programs that meet both regulatory compliance and individual business needs.

Registration for this webinar will open 30 days prior to the event.

 

CONNECT 2013
Hannah Grimes Center 8th Annual CONNECT Event
Wednesday, October 30, 5-8 pm
Alyson's Orchard, Walpole
CONNECT with highly engaged area residents, community and business leaders, entrepreneurs, buy-local supporters, idea generators and change agents. Keynote speaker Tedd Benson of Bensonwood and Unity Homes will talk about The Seeds of Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Finding Your Way in a Turbulent World. 
COACHING & CONSULTING
Social Media Coaching with Emily Susan
Tuesday, October 8th, 9-10 am, half hour sessions available
Hannah Grimes Center. No fee
Booking a FREE 30-minute meeting will give you an opportunity to jump start the process of writing your own social media or online marketing plan, establishing specific goals and objectives, scheduling regular time to implement your plan, and discuss how the plan is working out and offering specific feedback. Learn More

HR Compliance 101 with Paula Mathews
Thursday, October 17th, 9 am - 12 pm, hour sessions available

Hannah Grimes Center. No fee
Paula Mathews, founder of HR Compliance 101, LLC, can help you conduct a mini-assessment of your business to determine compliance with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations. Free State & Federal posters are just the beginning.  She consults with her clients on over 120 Human Resource & Safety topics.  Learn More

Wildly Profitable Marketing with C S Wurzberger
Tuesday, October 22nd, 3-5 pm, half hour sessions available
Hannah Grimes Center. No fee
C S aka. The Green Up Girl specializes in promoting recycled, organic and natural products. She has helped hundreds of businesses worldwide improve the performance of their websites, rise to the top of the search engines and build profitable marketing strategies that only require 30 minutes per day to manage. Learn More

Path of Purpose Coaching with Helaine Iris

Wednesday, October 23rd, 1-4 pm, half hour sessions available
Hannah Grimes Center. No fee
Helaine Iris is a Life and Business Coach, who has been featured in numerous publications. She's helped many passionate entrepreneurs make a difference in the world, accelerate their professional success, and achieve a more complete and fulfilling personal life. Her coaching expertise includes small business start-ups, vision clarification, planning, marketing and much more. Learn More

Integral master Coaching with Lyedie Geer 
Thursday, October 24th, 2-5 pm, 40 minute sessions available 
Hannah Grimes Center. No fee 
Lyedie helps people fulfill their potential by bringing proven leading edge theory about leadership and human development into practice. The lion's share of Lyedie's clients are leaders and artists who are looking to fully embrace the second half of their lives. Learn More

Constant Contact Consulting with Nancy Salwen 
Friday, October 25th, 8:30-11:30 am, half hour sessions available 
Hannah Grimes Center. No fee 
Use this time in whatever way best suits your needs: set up a new email newsletter, consult about redesigning your existing newsletter, be tutored in how to use the Constant Contact interface, or brainstorm topics for newsletter content. Learn More 

How to Brand and Package Your Product with Peter Harris 
Monday, October 28th, 10 am - 12 pm, half hour sessions available 
Hannah Grimes Center. No fee 
Participants will have an opportunity to meet one-to-one with Peter Harris, a consultant with over 30 years experience bringing products to market. Be prepared to make a 5 minute presentation and to ask 2-3 pressing questions regarding your brand or product. Learn More

AdviCoach Business Coaching with Ann Connor 
Monday, October 28th, 1-5 pm, hour sessions available 
Hannah Grimes Center. No fee 
Award winning business coach and certified AdviCoach® Ann Connor assists organizations and entrepreneurs to create action plans for strategic growth.  Ann's approach increases profitability of businesses through her customized partnership and by implementing "Rapid Impact Strategies".  She helps organizations identify short/long-term goals then holds them accountable to attain those goals. Learn More 


NEWS & SPECIAL EVENTS
No Price Break for NH Businesses on Health Insurance Exchange
Originally posted on the New Hampshire Business Review
By Bob Sanders

Small businesses hoping for less expensive health insurance on the soon-to-open Small Business Health Options Prohram exchange will be disappointed. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in New Hampshire - the only insurer participating in New Hampshire's Affordable Care Act-mandated exchanges - will be charging the same amount it charges businesses that have its regular small group plans. Read More  

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