About this Program
This program has two components. The first is an in-depth seminar with NH SBDC Advisor Melanie Patterson, Business Coach Wink Faulkner, and Program Director Jake Nonweiler about avoiding many common pitfalls of starting entrepreneurs. We’ll cover the important points related to finances, marketing, working with customers, and planning for success!
We will also feature a panel of local professionals and service providers:

Steve Bianco, Senior Vice President at Savings Bank of Walpole
Chris Blais, Certified Public Accountant at Lynn Rust CPA PC
Josh Houle, Partner and Wealth Manager at Steward Partners Global Advisory
Stacey Nachajski, Owner of Great Brook Media
Steve Bragdon, Partner at Bragdon & Kossayda, PC

If you’re starting a business or have recently launched a venture, this is the perfect opportunity to learn from professionals and entrepreneurs themselves with more than 100 years of combined experienced. In this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to engage, ask questions, and take away tangible lessons to better your business.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Hannah Grimes Center maintains a Scholarship Fund to ensure that all entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders can access our programs. The Scholarship Fund is made possible by the Hoffman Family Foundation and Live Free and Start, who we thank for their support. A portion of all workshop fees is also put back into the Scholarship Fund.
Please contact the Hannah Grimes Center staff to apply for a scholarship for any of our programs.