NAFSA Region XI - State of New Hampshire Meeting
NAFSA Region XI - State of New Hampshire Meeting
Wed, Feb 1, 10:00 AM
Orr & Reno • Concord, NH
Free
Actions Panel
19th Annual Meeting of the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development
When and where
Date and time
Location
Southern New Hampshire University 2500 North River Road Dining Center Banquet Facility – 2nd Floor Manchester, NH 03106
Map and directions
How to get there
Description
Learn about New Hampshire's economic development programs to help businesses grow and prosper in the Granite State. The Division of Economic Development's annual meeting is a must-attend event every year. This year features the work of the Division and updates; lively panel discussions about two of its growing programs and opportunities for networking. Highlights include:
- Economic trends analyst Eric Garland is the keynote speaker, with a look at how changes in energy, global business and the US economy will impact New Hampshire's small businesses and local communities;
- Expert panelists discussing the value, importance and programs of federal contracting and international trade;
- Updates, the year in review and looking ahead for the Division of Economic Development.
- Registration is free and so is lunch!
Location
Southern New Hampshire University
Dining Center Banquet Facility – 2nd Floor
2500 North River Rd., Manchester, NH 03106
Parking in Lot 26
Dining Center Banquet Facility – 2nd Floor
2500 North River Rd., Manchester, NH 03106
Parking in Lot 26
Agenda
8:30 – 9 am
Registration & networking
9 – 9:30 am
Welcome
9:30 – 10:15 am
Keynote Address: Eric Garland
Eric is an economic trends analyst. He will address how changes in energy, global business, and the US economy will impact New Hampshire’s small businesses and local communities.
10:15 – 10:30 am
Break/Networking
10:30 – 10:40 am
Year in Review – NH Procurement Technical Assistance Program
10:40 – 11:10 am
Tapping into Federal Contracts
Are companies in your communities ready to tap into upcoming federal contracts? They need to prepare now for opportunities in places like Portsmouth and Littleton and this panel will discuss the ins, outs and benefits of government procurement.
Michael Claflin – AHEAD, Littleton
Jane Cole – Radome Services LLC, Merrimack
Noah Elwood – Appledore Marine Engineering, Portsmouth
11:10- 11:20
Year in Review – NH Office of International Commerce
11:20 – 11:50 am
Going Global
International markets offer New Hampshire businesses great opportunities for growth. This panel will discuss how they expanded overseas through grants, training seminars, trade shows, market research and other programs through the Office of International Commerce the difference it made to their companies.
Glenn Welch – Biteharder, Welch Manufacturing, Laconia
Mark Wheeler – AQYR Technologies, Hollis
Gabriele Zeira – ICAD, Nashua
11:50 – 12:00 noon
Year in Review – Recruitment
12:00 – 12:15 pm
Looking Ahead
12:15 – 1:00 pm
Lunch/networking
1 – 1:30 pm
Commissioner’s Awards
1:30 pm
Closing remarks