Archive for June, 2011

Small Business Forum – 7/5

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

Date: Tuesday, July 5,   1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Chamber Offices

Free to Members Only - Jay Maiona, Maiona Law Offices, will host the hour of “open office” time for questions, discussion and sharing experiences among those at the table.

Come share ideas, learn from the expertise of your fellow members, gain insight from the variety of perspectives.  RSVP 673-4360

Networking 2.0 – 6/23

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

Location: SERESC Conference Center, Bedford NH
Date: Thursday June 23, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Four Chambers – Two Organizations – One Great Opportunity

The Merrimack, Greater Peterborough, Greater Hudson, and Souhegan Valley Chambers of Commerce, Businesses Supporting Businesses, and the NH Department of Employment Security have joined forces to make this valuable workshop opportunity available to everyone interested in growing their business or looking to connect to the “dream job” they have been seeking!  Whether you want to network to enhance your business’ market penetration, or you are interested in ways to secure new employment, this will be a great event with break out sessions and well respected speakers.

Kiva Leatherman, Founder and President of Wise Workshops, which develops curriculum for women to learn about their health, wealth and time will emcee and introduce the program.  In her presentation, she encourages her audience to know themselves, to know about their money, and to stop living vicariously through others – to achieve success and happiness on their terms.

Attendees will choose one of the workshops offered, Natural Networking – 21 Tips Toward Great Connections by Debby Hoffman Adair or Making Networking Work! with Tim McMahon.

President Elect of the New England Chapter of National Speakers Association, Debby Hoffman Adair is known as “a different perspective” when it comes to sharing ideas to create a positive impact.  Refreshingly insightful, Debby’s workshop is filled with information, motivation, and inspiration and, of course, fun that will give you the networking tools to build your business. A professional speaker and author for over 18 years, Debby is a solutionist, helping individuals, businesses and organizations transforming problems into opportunities.  Her motto is Positive Action produces Positive Results!

Tim McMahon, bestselling author of “JOB – The Job Seekers Guide to the 21st Century” will present his workshop on the powerful new networking techniques to find the best jobs and get the attention of employers.  “80% of today’s best jobs are never posted. The challenge is to find someone who knows about the job you want and can get your resume in front of the hiring manager.”  As a bonus, attendees will receive a complementary ebook copy of his book!

Cost to attend is just $25, hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be available.  Reservations are strongly suggested and may be made online at deb@merrimackchamber.org or by calling Souhegan Valley Chamber at 673-4360.  SERESC is located at 29 Commerce Drive in Bedford.

Coffee with Congressman Charlie Bass – 6/17

Monday, June 13th, 2011

Location: The Barn at Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Wilton
Date: Friday, June 17,  9:00 –  10:00 AM

High Energy Costs – How is this impacting your ability to grow and strengthen your postition in the marketplace?  Are the costs passed on to you by your vendors?  Are you seeking alternative solutions to your manufacturing processes?  Are you employing measures to conserve through new initiatives?  Are there regulations standing in your way?

Please join us on Friday to answer these questions and the many others you have for our Congressman to help him shape the direction he will take to bring your concerns back to Washington.

RSVP to May Balsama, 673-4360 or may@souhegan.net.

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Greater Nashua Area Business Roundtable – 6/16

Monday, June 13th, 2011

Location: BAE Systems, 65 Spit Brook Road, Nashua
Date: Thursday, June 16, 2:30 – 4 PM

The Business and Industry Association, in partnership with the Greater Hudson, Merrimack and Souhegan Valley chambers of commerce, the New Hampshire High Technology Council and New Hampshire Business Review, will host a policy development roundtable with business and opinion leaders in Greater Nashua. The roundtable is an open forum for business leaders to talk about their top challenges and concerns and help shape the BIA’s legislative and regulatory agenda for the upcoming legislative session.

There is no charge to attend the roundtable, but registration is encouraged.

We hope you will join us for an engaging and worthwhile discussion of top issues facing businesses in Greater Nashua.

To register, call 603.224.5388 x100.

June After Hours – 6/15

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Time: Wednesday, June 15th, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Centrix Bank, 17 Armory Rd, Milford

Celebrate Summer with an Old Fashioned Cookout!
Join members and guests for networking at its best on  a summer’s eve! Raffle Prizes including Red Sox Tickets!  RSVP to May at 673-4360 or may@souhegan.net so we can plan on you!
Hosted by Centrix Bank and Wendy’s Cleaning Services
Celebrate Summer with an Old Fashioned Cookout!
Join members and guests for networking at its best on  a summer’s eve! Raffle Prizes including Red Sox Tickets!
RSVP to May at 673-4360 or may@souhegan.net so we can plan on you!

New Member Welcome Breakfast and Orientation – 6/8

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Time: Wednesday, June 8,  7:30 AM
Location: Chamber Office

Membership has its privileges!  Join us to find out the ways to capitalize on your membership investment and get the value and return your business deserves.  Even if you have been a member for years, you may not be taking advantage of the advertising, networking, referrals or website opportunities.  We want you to let us know what would be meaningful for you!
Please RSVP so we can plan on you!  may@souhegan.net or 673-4360
Membership has its privileges!  Join us to find out the ways to capitalize on your membership investment and get the value and return your business deserves.  Even if you have been a member for years, you may not be taking advantage of the advertising, networking, referrals or website opportunities.  We want you to let us know what would be meaningful for you!
Please RSVP so we can plan on you!  may@souhegan.net or 673-4360

June Small Business Forum – 6/7

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Time: Tuesday, June 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: Chamber Offices

Free to Members Only – Jay Maiona, Maiona Law Offices, will host the hour of “open office” time for questions, discussion and sharing experiences among those at the table.
This month’s guest at the table is Ken Easton of The Easton Group and author of “$urviving Your Business Debt” as our guest (http://www.survivingyourbusinessdebt.com/default.aspx).  Ken has 30+ years of comprehensive and successful business finance/lending and counseling expertise to offer the SBF.  Come learn from the expertise of your fellow members.
Free to Members Only – Jay Maiona, Maiona Law Offices, will host the hour of “open office” time for questions, discussion and sharing experiences among those at the table.
This month’s guest at the table is Ken Easton of The Easton Group and author of “$urviving Your Business Debt” as our guest (http://www.survivingyourbusinessdebt.com/default.aspx).  Ken has 30+ years of comprehensive and successful business finance/lending and counseling expertise to offer the SBF.  Come learn from the expertise of your fellow members.