Stimulus Dough & Sen Shaheen on SMB issues.
June 23, 2009
TWO EVENTS IN THE NEXT WEEK NH ENTREPRENEURS WILL NOT WANT TO MISS!
A Special Session of the High-Tech Council IP Forum will be held on Thursday, June 25, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. It will feature presentations by Bud Fitch, Director of the Office of Economic Stimulus, and Chris Way, Program Manager from DRED. They will discuss opportunities for NH High-Tech companies to access stimulus and other federal funds.
The session will be held at Devine, Millimet & Branch’s offices, 111 Amherst Street, Manchester, NH. Refreshments will be served.
Please reserve a place by emailing ldenbow@devinemillimet.com.
Monday, June 29, 2009 Senator Shaheen will be joined by representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration, New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development, Small Business Development Center, members of the New Hampshire Bankers Association, and many others to discuss various lending options available to small businesses, including new provisions recently enacted to specifically help small businesses in this difficult financial climate.
WHAT: Small Business Fair hosted by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen
WHEN: 8:30 - 11:00 a.m., June 29, 2009
WHERE: Southern New Hampshire University
Hospitality Center Building Ballroom 2500 N. River Road
Manchester, NH
Those wishing to attend the Small Business Fair should RSVP below. If you have additional questions about the Small Business Fair please contact Senator Shaheen’s Manchester, NH office at (603)-647-7500 OR RSVP ONLINE
Calling New England Web Entrepreneurs!
June 17, 2009
Chip Griffin of Customscoop and various other pursuits has launched a newsletter and blog dedicated to New England’s community of web entrepreneurs - special coverage for Chip since he is working out of NH however the main point of this and some of the earlier brand conversations is that we in NH are an integral part of a New England-wide tech entrepreneur community. Check his intro below, followed by a taste of last week’s newsletter!
About NEWE
New incentive programs like The MassChallenge Venture Funds Competition, and an “Office Hours” idea floated by Chris Pearson not only encourage new innovation, but provide a path to follow to turn a good idea into a successful venture.
Keep an eye out for the eCoast Technology Roundtable eCruise. Tickets and sponsorship spots are still available for the “Best Tech Party On Water”. Check out the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce web site for more information.
SWANH Networking in Nashua this Thursday!
June 14, 2009
The Software Association of NH (SWANH) hosts SYNAPSE in Nashua later this week!
Thursday, June 18, 2009 5-7 PM
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Synapse is a super-energized Networking event to share ideas and build your professional, business and personal connections! Come and develop the contacts you need to succeed in the New Hampshire IT market! It’s a great way to meet your colleagues in the Software and IT community.
This FREE event is at a fun and informal venue where you can share ideas and build your professional personal connections in the NH software & high-tech industry! Don’t miss out on this fun and informative evening with free appetizers, door prizes and a cash bar!
eCruise! Best Tech Party on the Water!
June 9, 2009
Time for the annual Portsmouth Chamber cruise to the Isle of Shoals!
Always a great time and still a chance for sponsors to engage as well.
eCoast Technology Roundtable
Annual eCruise
5:30-8:30 p.m., July 16
Isles of Shoals Steamship Co.,
315 Market St., Portsmouth, NH
Here is “the word” directly from the Portsmouth Chamber!
The cruise was designed as a summer mixer for high-tech companies in the Greater Seacoast area and has regularly attracted more than 300 eCruisers in past years who jump aboard to enjoy an evening of networking, great food and entertainment on the water. The evening’s activities will also feature a 50/50 cash drawing and tech-related doorprizes contributed by cruise sponsors. The first 100 cruisers to register will also get a goodie bag filled with tech-related promotional items.
Sponsor opportunities are still available for the eCruise. Benefits include complimentary tickets, promotional recognition and the opportunity to distribute marketing materials and promotional items to eCruisers.
Learn more here - register and sign up to sponsor.
