Ashley has over 12 years of bookkeeping and payroll experience and is the owner of Necessary Numbers. Necessary Numbers is a bookkeeping and payroll company specializing in helping start-ups and small businesses. We provide full-service bookkeeping (including budgeting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory tracking) and payroll services, as well as training and consulting for […]
Business-Pitch Competitions: A New Economic Development Strategy for Rural America
Rural businesses in Colorado will soon take part in a unique competition. Business owners will pitch their ideas, with the best one winning funding for the execution of their vision. Think “Shark Tank” meets rural America. The Greater Colorado Pitch Series allows any company located in rural Colorado to apply for a range of funding from […]
2021 Social Innovation Leader Award
The Entrepreneurs Fund of New Hampshire (EFNH), a donor-advised fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, has recognized Mary Ann Kristiansen, executive director for the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship, with its 2021 Social Innovation Leader Award. Along with the award, the Entrepreneurs Fund made a $25,000 grant to the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship. […]
Rise & Shine Show on WOOL FM with special guest – Julianna Dodson
Radically Rural Director, Julianna Dodson joined Eric Kallio at Rise & Shine Show – WOOL FM on February 03.2022 During the show they discussed some of the hurdles that business owners face and how the programs of the Hannah Grimes Center can help. They also talked about Radically Rural, their national community-driven rural economic development […]
FIRST FRIDAYS at the HIVE
Ready to try co-working? First Fridays of the month are Free at the HIVE. Invite your friends and coworkers to drop-in to the HIVE from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to work and network for FREE! February 04, evening networking events: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – The founder of Jack’s Crackers, LLC – Kevin […]
Region firms finding it hard to find bookkeepers
The Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship in Keene is working on ways to bolster the ranks of local bookkeepers. Many accountants in the region are supporting those efforts, said Julianna Dodson, director of the Radically Rural summit at Hannah Grimes and a part-time bookkeeper herself. Julianna said the region doesn’t seem to have enough high-quality […]
Program Outreach and Administrative Coordinator, SBA Navigator Grant Position Opening at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship
Job Title: Program Outreach and Administrative Coordinator, SBA Navigator Grant Classification & Salary: We are looking to fill this two-year position with one Full-Time, Exempt. $40-$45,000 with benefits or two Part-Time, Non-Exempt employees at $24/hr without benefits. Start Date: December 1, 2021 or whenever the position is filled. Summary Position Description The Coordinator position is […]
The Hannah Grimes Center Welcomes Pro Bono Coach Megan Amundson
Megan Amundson is a nonprofit management and fundraising expert who uses an impact-focused approach to train and coach nonprofit leaders to significantly grow individual donor revenue for long-term sustainability. In her two decades in the nonprofit sector, she has been an Executive Director of small advocacy nonprofits, a nonprofit board member, and a Major Gift Officer […]
The Hannah Grimes Center Welcomes Pro Bono Coach Brian Muldowney
Brian has specialized in designing and developing user-friendly and responsive WordPress websites since 2008. He serves clients regionally, nationally, and internationally. With 16 years of web development experience, he has trained businesses and nonprofits on managing, updating, and securing WordPress websites. Brian also holds a master’s degree in applied psychology: applying valuable insights to sales […]
Finance and Administration Director Position Opening at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship
The Finance and Administration Director at Hannah Grimes is responsible for strategy, implementation and continuous improvement of financial, business and facility operations for our small, dynamic and entrepreneurial nonprofit. Hannah Grimes offers a great opportunity for a highly motivated, creative individual to have a significant impact on businesses and the community and region. **** Applications […]