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Business Strategy and Growth Coaching with Wink Faulkner
About These Sessions Wink was the co-founder and owner of the North American sales and service offices of Logopak Corp., the highly respected German manufacturer of industrial packaging equipment. He took Logopak from an unknown brand in North America to being the respected quality leader in the market. Through his many years as a product manager at the MARKEM Corporation, he has shown a proven record of implementing systems that improve profit and reduce costs. He also brings his many…
Find out more »First Friday Free Coworking Day
Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking + we have a popcorn bar!!! Public coworking is from 8 am - 5 pm. Machina Arts weekly Five at the Hive cocktail hour to network and wind down after a week of working!
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Website audit and SEO Coaching with Laurie Phillips
About These Coaching Sessions Laurie is the co-founder of Phil-Mack Media, a digital marketing and business solutions consultant specializing in helping businesses grow their online presence. Laurie was born and raised in the Monadnock region and believes strongly that customer service and community should be a high priority for a business. She has many years of experience with a background in bookkeeping, banking, import and export, website design and marketing. She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of…
Find out more »Executive Directors Group
The Executive Directors Group is a collaborative group of Executive Directors who are interested in working together to support and guide each other and to tackle some of the most challenging issues they face as the leaders of our region's nonprofits. If you are interested in learning and connecting with area ED"s, please join us on the first Tuesdays of each month from 12:00pm-1:30pm at the Hannah Grimes Center for this free group meeting. Bring your lunch and connect with other…
Find out more »Coaching: Strategic marketing
Topics: Cradle-to-grave marketing including vetting ideas and developing products/services, the product launch process, and creating marketing communication plans tailored for your specific product/service and market. Tony Paradiso is the principal of Panoptic Strategies which specializes in assisting small to mid-sized growth companies with how to efficiently manage, execute, and sustain the entire product life cycle process. The foundation for success of any company is recognizing market needs and effectively creating products and/or services to meet those needs. That requires…
Find out more »Win-Win-Win Negotiating with Confidence
“You get what you negotiate.” There are many techniques and concepts to be aware of when entering negotiations to make sure you come away with what you want and to make sure you don’t give away more than you have to. We will learn about some fundamental techniques that all good negotiators use to get what they want. We will review what techniques might be employed by those on the other side of the table with whom we will negotiate,…
Find out more »Coaching: Website development and tech-tools for small business with Bob Lawson
About These Sessions: Topics: How to develop your own website using Squarespace Bob Lawson specializes in web development using the Squarespace content management system. He trains small businesses and nonprofits how to develop and maintain their own sites, including ecommerce and donation processing. Bob has one foot in communications and one in technology having worked as an editor/journalist and having helped start and run six internet startups. His company, Sustainable Digital, is located in Putney, VT. Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //…
Find out more »The Cost of Non-Compliance with State & Federal Regulators
Fines and penalties are not tax-deductible. Training is. You might be flying under OSHA’s radar screen and not have done anything to bring yourself to the attention of the State & Federal authorities. But…do you know what you don’t know about regulations as they apply to your company? Are you buying your posters from the poster companies? Have you read the posters? Are you familiar with and meeting the requirements as defined on all the mandatory posters? If you aren’t…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »From Manager to Leader: Learn How to Lead
What’s the difference between Management and Leadership? Managers make sure things are done right. Leaders make sure the right things are done. Many business owners are challenged to go from the role of manager to adopt the more strategic role of leader. Despite what some will say, leadership techniques can be learned, understood and effectively implemented. This seminar brings awareness to the important concepts of leadership as outlined by Kouzes & Posner in their book “The Leadership Challenge”. We have…
Find out more »QuickBooks Coaching with Lee Davis
Topics: Bookkeeping Services, QuickBooks certified in Desktop and A QuickBooks OnLine ProAdvisor. Lee Davis & Company, a bookkeeping firm serving start-ups to mid-sized companies, delivers services tailored to the needs of young businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm offers effective, financial management solutions that set customers on a clear path to success. As a QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend more time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting up QuickBooks and…
Find out more »Coaching: Start up and small business law with Andrew Grosvenor
About These Sessions: Andrew loves working with growing businesses. He advises companies at all stages, from formation to liquidity events, and has experience with crowdfunding, IP protection, securities compliance, commercial leases, contracts, employment, and business litigation. As a young lawyer, Andrew has taken an entrepreneurial and unconventional approach to his practice through partnerships with startup hubs throughout New Hampshire, and by incorporating client friendly tools like flat-fee offerings, online appointment booking, and a modern approach to communication and document sharing. His interests…
Find out more »Coaching: Project Management with Lisa Sieverts
About These Sessions With 20 years of experience, Lisa specializes in sharing the tools and techniques of Agile and Waterfall project management. She owns Facilitated Change, an independent consulting firm in Harrisville, NH. She provides a range of services including training and coaching as well as outsourced project management. Her goal is to provide her clients with the tools and skills they need to complete successful projects. Lisa is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and an Agile Certified…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Coaching: Executive leadership coaching & management alignment with John Ela
About These Sessions Topics: Executive leadership coaching for established business owners and management alignment John Ela is a CEO Coach and Strategic Adviser, helping clients achieve greater performance and lower stress. With 30 years of personal CEO experience leading multiple companies, he brings a real world approach to C-level Executive Coaching. He believes that organizational performance is driven by the combination of clear strategies, management alignment, and effective leadership. When these elements are established, Leaders can generate desired results, lead…
Find out more »The PitchFork Challenge Information Session
Learn more about our exciting PitchFork Challenge in this free information session. Entrepreneurs can apply to pitch their startup business opportunity to win a cash prize of at least $10,000 in the PitchFork Challenge. See the website for the application and important dates and attend this information session to ask any questions you may have!
Find out more »Branding & Marketing Coaching w/Peter Harris
About These Sessions Peter Harris is the founder and owner of Peter Harris Creative, a marketing and graphic design firm based in Keene, NH. Book your free 30 minute session with Peter and take hold of your marketing plan! For over 30 years, marketing consultant and creative director Peter Harris has served for-profit and non-profit clients from Austin, TX to Boston, MA. Before forming his own agency, Peter was Art Director at the East West Journal and taught at the…
Find out more »Coaching: Business leadership and pitches with Roy Wallen
About These Sessions Roy Wallen leads Directional Healthcare Advisors, a NH-based advisory services firm. He has served in leadership roles for new product initiatives in medical technology companies ranging from pre-revenue start-up to multi-billion, global concerns. Roy has spent his career managing existing businesses for sustainable profits and bringing new technologies out of the laboratory and into clinical use. His focus is on market development based on research and a planning process that addresses market access needs. Roy also serves…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Business Strategy and Growth Coaching with Wink Faulkner
About These Sessions Wink was the co-founder and owner of the North American sales and service offices of Logopak Corp., the highly respected German manufacturer of industrial packaging equipment. He took Logopak from an unknown brand in North America to being the respected quality leader in the market. Through his many years as a product manager at the MARKEM Corporation, he has shown a proven record of implementing systems that improve profit and reduce costs. He also brings his many…
Find out more »Coaching: Human Resources and Business Culture with Paula Mathews
About These Coaching Sessions Topics: Human Resource policies, State, Federal & OSHA compliance, Employee Handbooks Paula has been a strategic partner with companies since 2001, helping them create the company culture they have always wanted, comply with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations, and create a stable foundation for growth with defined policies, procedures and handbooks. Paula brings over 35 years of experience to companies in the construction, retail, funeral, software development, manufacturing, food, and financial industries, as well as to many non-profit organizations; With…
Find out more »The PitchFork Challenge Information Session
Learn more about our exciting PitchFork Challenge in this free information session. Entrepreneurs can apply to pitch their startup business opportunity to win a cash prize of at least $10,000 in the PitchFork Challenge. See the website for the application and important dates and attend this information session to ask any questions you may have!
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Website audit and SEO Coaching with Laurie Phillips
About These Coaching Sessions Laurie is the co-founder of Phil-Mack Media, a digital marketing and business solutions consultant specializing in helping businesses grow their online presence. Laurie was born and raised in the Monadnock region and believes strongly that customer service and community should be a high priority for a business. She has many years of experience with a background in bookkeeping, banking, import and export, website design and marketing. She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of…
Find out more »Executive Directors Group
The Executive Directors Group is a collaborative group of Executive Directors who are interested in working together to support and guide each other and to tackle some of the most challenging issues they face as the leaders of our region's nonprofits. If you are interested in learning and connecting with area ED"s, please join us on the first Tuesdays of each month from 12:00pm-1:30pm at the Hannah Grimes Center for this free group meeting. Bring your lunch and connect with other…
Find out more »Coaching: Strategic marketing
Topics: Cradle-to-grave marketing including vetting ideas and developing products/services, the product launch process, and creating marketing communication plans tailored for your specific product/service and market. Tony Paradiso is the principal of Panoptic Strategies which specializes in assisting small to mid-sized growth companies with how to efficiently manage, execute, and sustain the entire product life cycle process. The foundation for success of any company is recognizing market needs and effectively creating products and/or services to meet those needs. That requires…
Find out more »Coaching: Website development and tech-tools for small business with Bob Lawson
About These Sessions: Topics: How to develop your own website using Squarespace Bob Lawson specializes in web development using the Squarespace content management system. He trains small businesses and nonprofits how to develop and maintain their own sites, including ecommerce and donation processing. Bob has one foot in communications and one in technology having worked as an editor/journalist and having helped start and run six internet startups. His company, Sustainable Digital, is located in Putney, VT. Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //…
Find out more »First Friday Free Coworking Day
Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking + we have a popcorn bar!!! Public coworking is from 8 am - 5 pm. Machina Arts weekly Five at the Hive cocktail hour to network and wind down after a week of working!
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »QuickBooks Coaching with Lee Davis
Topics: Bookkeeping Services, QuickBooks certified in Desktop and A QuickBooks OnLine ProAdvisor. Lee Davis & Company, a bookkeeping firm serving start-ups to mid-sized companies, delivers services tailored to the needs of young businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm offers effective, financial management solutions that set customers on a clear path to success. As a QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend more time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting up QuickBooks and…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Coaching: Executive leadership coaching & management alignment with John Ela
About These Sessions Topics: Executive leadership coaching for established business owners and management alignment John Ela is a CEO Coach and Strategic Adviser, helping clients achieve greater performance and lower stress. With 30 years of personal CEO experience leading multiple companies, he brings a real world approach to C-level Executive Coaching. He believes that organizational performance is driven by the combination of clear strategies, management alignment, and effective leadership. When these elements are established, Leaders can generate desired results, lead…
Find out more »Branding & Marketing Coaching w/Peter Harris
About These Sessions Peter Harris is the founder and owner of Peter Harris Creative, a marketing and graphic design firm based in Keene, NH. Book your free 30 minute session with Peter and take hold of your marketing plan! For over 30 years, marketing consultant and creative director Peter Harris has served for-profit and non-profit clients from Austin, TX to Boston, MA. Before forming his own agency, Peter was Art Director at the East West Journal and taught at the…
Find out more »Coaching: Project Management with Lisa Sieverts
About These Sessions With 20 years of experience, Lisa specializes in sharing the tools and techniques of Agile and Waterfall project management. She owns Facilitated Change, an independent consulting firm in Harrisville, NH. She provides a range of services including training and coaching as well as outsourced project management. Her goal is to provide her clients with the tools and skills they need to complete successful projects. Lisa is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and an Agile Certified…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Business Strategy and Growth Coaching with Wink Faulkner
About These Sessions Wink was the co-founder and owner of the North American sales and service offices of Logopak Corp., the highly respected German manufacturer of industrial packaging equipment. He took Logopak from an unknown brand in North America to being the respected quality leader in the market. Through his many years as a product manager at the MARKEM Corporation, he has shown a proven record of implementing systems that improve profit and reduce costs. He also brings his many…
Find out more »Coaching: Human Resources and Business Culture with Paula Mathews
About These Coaching Sessions Topics: Human Resource policies, State, Federal & OSHA compliance, Employee Handbooks Paula has been a strategic partner with companies since 2001, helping them create the company culture they have always wanted, comply with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations, and create a stable foundation for growth with defined policies, procedures and handbooks. Paula brings over 35 years of experience to companies in the construction, retail, funeral, software development, manufacturing, food, and financial industries, as well as to many non-profit organizations; With…
Find out more »Coaching: Business leadership and pitches with Roy Wallen
About These Sessions Roy Wallen leads Directional Healthcare Advisors, a NH-based advisory services firm. He has served in leadership roles for new product initiatives in medical technology companies ranging from pre-revenue start-up to multi-billion, global concerns. Roy has spent his career managing existing businesses for sustainable profits and bringing new technologies out of the laboratory and into clinical use. His focus is on market development based on research and a planning process that addresses market access needs. Roy also serves…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Coaching: Strategic marketing
Topics: Cradle-to-grave marketing including vetting ideas and developing products/services, the product launch process, and creating marketing communication plans tailored for your specific product/service and market. Tony Paradiso is the principal of Panoptic Strategies which specializes in assisting small to mid-sized growth companies with how to efficiently manage, execute, and sustain the entire product life cycle process. The foundation for success of any company is recognizing market needs and effectively creating products and/or services to meet those needs. That requires…
Find out more »Coaching: Website development and tech-tools for small business with Bob Lawson
About These Sessions: Topics: How to develop your own website using Squarespace Bob Lawson specializes in web development using the Squarespace content management system. He trains small businesses and nonprofits how to develop and maintain their own sites, including ecommerce and donation processing. Bob has one foot in communications and one in technology having worked as an editor/journalist and having helped start and run six internet startups. His company, Sustainable Digital, is located in Putney, VT. Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //…
Find out more »First Friday Free Coworking Day
Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking + we have a popcorn bar!!! Public coworking is from 8 am - 5 pm. Machina Arts weekly Five at the Hive cocktail hour to network and wind down after a week of working!
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Website audit and SEO Coaching with Laurie Phillips
About These Coaching Sessions Laurie is the co-founder of Phil-Mack Media, a digital marketing and business solutions consultant specializing in helping businesses grow their online presence. Laurie was born and raised in the Monadnock region and believes strongly that customer service and community should be a high priority for a business. She has many years of experience with a background in bookkeeping, banking, import and export, website design and marketing. She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of…
Find out more »Executive Directors Group
The Executive Directors Group is a collaborative group of Executive Directors who are interested in working together to support and guide each other and to tackle some of the most challenging issues they face as the leaders of our region's nonprofits. If you are interested in learning and connecting with area ED"s, please join us on the first Tuesdays of each month from 12:00pm-1:30pm at the Hannah Grimes Center for this free group meeting. Bring your lunch and connect with other…
Find out more »QuickBooks Coaching with Lee Davis
Topics: Bookkeeping Services, QuickBooks certified in Desktop and A QuickBooks OnLine ProAdvisor. Lee Davis & Company, a bookkeeping firm serving start-ups to mid-sized companies, delivers services tailored to the needs of young businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm offers effective, financial management solutions that set customers on a clear path to success. As a QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend more time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting up QuickBooks and…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Branding & Marketing Coaching w/Peter Harris
About These Sessions Peter Harris is the founder and owner of Peter Harris Creative, a marketing and graphic design firm based in Keene, NH. Book your free 30 minute session with Peter and take hold of your marketing plan! For over 30 years, marketing consultant and creative director Peter Harris has served for-profit and non-profit clients from Austin, TX to Boston, MA. Before forming his own agency, Peter was Art Director at the East West Journal and taught at the…
Find out more »Coaching: Project Management with Lisa Sieverts
About These Sessions With 20 years of experience, Lisa specializes in sharing the tools and techniques of Agile and Waterfall project management. She owns Facilitated Change, an independent consulting firm in Harrisville, NH. She provides a range of services including training and coaching as well as outsourced project management. Her goal is to provide her clients with the tools and skills they need to complete successful projects. Lisa is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and an Agile Certified…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Coaching: Executive leadership coaching & management alignment with John Ela
About These Sessions Topics: Executive leadership coaching for established business owners and management alignment John Ela is a CEO Coach and Strategic Adviser, helping clients achieve greater performance and lower stress. With 30 years of personal CEO experience leading multiple companies, he brings a real world approach to C-level Executive Coaching. He believes that organizational performance is driven by the combination of clear strategies, management alignment, and effective leadership. When these elements are established, Leaders can generate desired results, lead…
Find out more »Coaching: Business leadership and pitches with Roy Wallen
About These Sessions Roy Wallen leads Directional Healthcare Advisors, a NH-based advisory services firm. He has served in leadership roles for new product initiatives in medical technology companies ranging from pre-revenue start-up to multi-billion, global concerns. Roy has spent his career managing existing businesses for sustainable profits and bringing new technologies out of the laboratory and into clinical use. His focus is on market development based on research and a planning process that addresses market access needs. Roy also serves…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Business Strategy and Growth Coaching with Wink Faulkner
About These Sessions Wink was the co-founder and owner of the North American sales and service offices of Logopak Corp., the highly respected German manufacturer of industrial packaging equipment. He took Logopak from an unknown brand in North America to being the respected quality leader in the market. Through his many years as a product manager at the MARKEM Corporation, he has shown a proven record of implementing systems that improve profit and reduce costs. He also brings his many…
Find out more »Coaching: Human Resources and Business Culture with Paula Mathews
About These Coaching Sessions Topics: Human Resource policies, State, Federal & OSHA compliance, Employee Handbooks Paula has been a strategic partner with companies since 2001, helping them create the company culture they have always wanted, comply with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations, and create a stable foundation for growth with defined policies, procedures and handbooks. Paula brings over 35 years of experience to companies in the construction, retail, funeral, software development, manufacturing, food, and financial industries, as well as to many non-profit organizations; With…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Website audit and SEO Coaching with Laurie Phillips
About These Coaching Sessions Laurie is the co-founder of Phil-Mack Media, a digital marketing and business solutions consultant specializing in helping businesses grow their online presence. Laurie was born and raised in the Monadnock region and believes strongly that customer service and community should be a high priority for a business. She has many years of experience with a background in bookkeeping, banking, import and export, website design and marketing. She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of…
Find out more »Executive Directors Group
The Executive Directors Group is a collaborative group of Executive Directors who are interested in working together to support and guide each other and to tackle some of the most challenging issues they face as the leaders of our region's nonprofits. If you are interested in learning and connecting with area ED"s, please join us on the first Tuesdays of each month from 12:00pm-1:30pm at the Hannah Grimes Center for this free group meeting. Bring your lunch and connect with other…
Find out more »Coaching: Strategic marketing
Topics: Cradle-to-grave marketing including vetting ideas and developing products/services, the product launch process, and creating marketing communication plans tailored for your specific product/service and market. Tony Paradiso is the principal of Panoptic Strategies which specializes in assisting small to mid-sized growth companies with how to efficiently manage, execute, and sustain the entire product life cycle process. The foundation for success of any company is recognizing market needs and effectively creating products and/or services to meet those needs. That requires…
Find out more »Coaching: Website development and tech-tools for small business with Bob Lawson
About These Sessions: Topics: How to develop your own website using Squarespace Bob Lawson specializes in web development using the Squarespace content management system. He trains small businesses and nonprofits how to develop and maintain their own sites, including ecommerce and donation processing. Bob has one foot in communications and one in technology having worked as an editor/journalist and having helped start and run six internet startups. His company, Sustainable Digital, is located in Putney, VT. Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //…
Find out more »Strategic Planning for Small Businesses
If you have no map to your goal, any path will get you there. What you want is the quickest, most efficient way to get to your goal. This seminar will cover how to develop a One Page Strategic Plan that brings clarity to the vision, mission and values of the team that will carry it successfully to its goals. The One Page Strategic Plan incorporates short-term and long-term planning, from the current quarter to twenty five years out. You…
Find out more »First Friday Free Coworking Day
Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking + we have a popcorn bar!!! Public coworking is from 8 am - 5 pm. Machina Arts weekly Five at the Hive cocktail hour to network and wind down after a week of working!
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »QuickBooks Coaching with Lee Davis
Topics: Bookkeeping Services, QuickBooks certified in Desktop and A QuickBooks OnLine ProAdvisor. Lee Davis & Company, a bookkeeping firm serving start-ups to mid-sized companies, delivers services tailored to the needs of young businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm offers effective, financial management solutions that set customers on a clear path to success. As a QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend more time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting up QuickBooks and…
Find out more »Coaching: Start up and small business law with Andrew Grosvenor
About These Sessions: Andrew loves working with growing businesses. He advises companies at all stages, from formation to liquidity events, and has experience with crowdfunding, IP protection, securities compliance, commercial leases, contracts, employment, and business litigation. As a young lawyer, Andrew has taken an entrepreneurial and unconventional approach to his practice through partnerships with startup hubs throughout New Hampshire, and by incorporating client friendly tools like flat-fee offerings, online appointment booking, and a modern approach to communication and document sharing. His interests…
Find out more »Excel Basics
Excel allows a user to present data in a meaningful way to others and can be used to compile data in one central location. Join us for the first of four courses that will take participants from Excel basics to more advanced Excel functionality. During this course participants will learn the basics of Excel in order to become more efficient in producing meaningful spreadsheets and compiling data. Participants of this course will also receive documentation of the functionality discussed during…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Coaching: Executive leadership coaching & management alignment with John Ela
About These Sessions Topics: Executive leadership coaching for established business owners and management alignment John Ela is a CEO Coach and Strategic Adviser, helping clients achieve greater performance and lower stress. With 30 years of personal CEO experience leading multiple companies, he brings a real world approach to C-level Executive Coaching. He believes that organizational performance is driven by the combination of clear strategies, management alignment, and effective leadership. When these elements are established, Leaders can generate desired results, lead…
Find out more »Branding & Marketing Coaching w/Peter Harris
About These Sessions Peter Harris is the founder and owner of Peter Harris Creative, a marketing and graphic design firm based in Keene, NH. Book your free 30 minute session with Peter and take hold of your marketing plan! For over 30 years, marketing consultant and creative director Peter Harris has served for-profit and non-profit clients from Austin, TX to Boston, MA. Before forming his own agency, Peter was Art Director at the East West Journal and taught at the…
Find out more »Excel Formulas and Functions
Formulas & Functions Join us for the second of four courses that will take participants from Excel basics to more advanced Excel functionality. During this course participants will learn various intermediate and advanced formulas and functions. Formulas and functions allow an Excel user to analyze data in an effective way. Participants of this course will also receive documentation of the functionality discussed during the course which can be used as a reference later on. Where possible, participants should bring a…
Find out more »Coaching: Project Management with Lisa Sieverts
About These Sessions With 20 years of experience, Lisa specializes in sharing the tools and techniques of Agile and Waterfall project management. She owns Facilitated Change, an independent consulting firm in Harrisville, NH. She provides a range of services including training and coaching as well as outsourced project management. Her goal is to provide her clients with the tools and skills they need to complete successful projects. Lisa is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and an Agile Certified…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Business Strategy and Growth Coaching with Wink Faulkner
About These Sessions Wink was the co-founder and owner of the North American sales and service offices of Logopak Corp., the highly respected German manufacturer of industrial packaging equipment. He took Logopak from an unknown brand in North America to being the respected quality leader in the market. Through his many years as a product manager at the MARKEM Corporation, he has shown a proven record of implementing systems that improve profit and reduce costs. He also brings his many…
Find out more »Coaching: Human Resources and Business Culture with Paula Mathews
About These Coaching Sessions Topics: Human Resource policies, State, Federal & OSHA compliance, Employee Handbooks Paula has been a strategic partner with companies since 2001, helping them create the company culture they have always wanted, comply with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations, and create a stable foundation for growth with defined policies, procedures and handbooks. Paula brings over 35 years of experience to companies in the construction, retail, funeral, software development, manufacturing, food, and financial industries, as well as to many non-profit organizations; With…
Find out more »Coaching: Business leadership and pitches with Roy Wallen
About These Sessions Roy Wallen leads Directional Healthcare Advisors, a NH-based advisory services firm. He has served in leadership roles for new product initiatives in medical technology companies ranging from pre-revenue start-up to multi-billion, global concerns. Roy has spent his career managing existing businesses for sustainable profits and bringing new technologies out of the laboratory and into clinical use. His focus is on market development based on research and a planning process that addresses market access needs. Roy also serves…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Website audit and SEO Coaching with Laurie Phillips
About These Coaching Sessions Laurie is the co-founder of Phil-Mack Media, a digital marketing and business solutions consultant specializing in helping businesses grow their online presence. Laurie was born and raised in the Monadnock region and believes strongly that customer service and community should be a high priority for a business. She has many years of experience with a background in bookkeeping, banking, import and export, website design and marketing. She feels there is a big need to educate business owners of…
Find out more »Executive Directors Group
The Executive Directors Group is a collaborative group of Executive Directors who are interested in working together to support and guide each other and to tackle some of the most challenging issues they face as the leaders of our region's nonprofits. If you are interested in learning and connecting with area ED"s, please join us on the first Tuesdays of each month from 12:00pm-1:30pm at the Hannah Grimes Center for this free group meeting. Bring your lunch and connect with other…
Find out more »Coaching: Strategic marketing
Topics: Cradle-to-grave marketing including vetting ideas and developing products/services, the product launch process, and creating marketing communication plans tailored for your specific product/service and market. Tony Paradiso is the principal of Panoptic Strategies which specializes in assisting small to mid-sized growth companies with how to efficiently manage, execute, and sustain the entire product life cycle process. The foundation for success of any company is recognizing market needs and effectively creating products and/or services to meet those needs. That requires…
Find out more »Instagram 101 for Small Businesses
There are 500 million monthly active users on Instagram. It has the highest engagement of any social media platform and yet, it can prove difficult to “find your tribe” and grow your account. If you’re just starting out on Instagram, or would like to learn some tips and tricks to increase your engagement, join Marketing Consultant, Stacey Nachajski of Great Brook Media, for a lunchtime workshop where we’ll discuss strategies to maximize this visual platform for your business! What you'll…
Find out more »Startup Lab Fall 2018
About Startup Lab Interested in joining a fertile environment for vetting your start-up ideas? Ready to take the next steps to START your new business? Startup Lab is an intensive 7-week program aimed at getting your business off the ground! Click here to get more information about Startup Lab and apply!
Find out more »First Friday Free Coworking Day
Try out coworking! The 1st Friday of every month is FREE coworking + we have a popcorn bar!!! Public coworking is from 8 am - 5 pm. Machina Arts weekly Five at the Hive cocktail hour to network and wind down after a week of working!
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Non-Violent Communication Principles and Negotiation (Session 1 of 2)
Non-Violent Communication principals can be used in any situation where there is another person involved, including negotiations, employee concerns, stressors and conflicts at work, etc. Nonviolent Communication turns conflict into connection by recognizing and addressing the implicit, unmet feelings and needs that underlie conflict. Participants in this workshop will be able to: -Listen empathically to encourage safe and happy workplace environments -Receive "hard to hear" statements without taking it personally -Learn to make requests (not hidden demands) -Build a positive…
Find out more »Startup Lab Fall 2018
About Startup Lab Interested in joining a fertile environment for vetting your start-up ideas? Ready to take the next steps to START your new business? Startup Lab is an intensive 7-week program aimed at getting your business off the ground! Click here to get more information about Startup Lab and apply!
Find out more »QuickBooks Coaching with Lee Davis
Topics: Bookkeeping Services, QuickBooks certified in Desktop and A QuickBooks OnLine ProAdvisor. Lee Davis & Company, a bookkeeping firm serving start-ups to mid-sized companies, delivers services tailored to the needs of young businesses and entrepreneurs. The firm offers effective, financial management solutions that set customers on a clear path to success. As a QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisor, Lee allows owners the opportunity to spend more time focusing on their business and less time on record-keeping. Whether you require assistance setting up QuickBooks and…
Find out more »Introduction to Pivot Tables
Introduction to Pivot Tables Join us for the third of four courses that will take participants from Excel basics to more advanced Excel functionality. During this course participants will start to learn about PivotTables, why and how they can be useful, and how to begin creating PivotTables. Participants of this course will also receive documentation of the functionality discussed during the course which can be used as a reference later on. Where possible, participants should bring a Windows laptop with…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Coaching: Executive leadership coaching & management alignment with John Ela
About These Sessions Topics: Executive leadership coaching for established business owners and management alignment John Ela is a CEO Coach and Strategic Adviser, helping clients achieve greater performance and lower stress. With 30 years of personal CEO experience leading multiple companies, he brings a real world approach to C-level Executive Coaching. He believes that organizational performance is driven by the combination of clear strategies, management alignment, and effective leadership. When these elements are established, Leaders can generate desired results, lead…
Find out more »Non-Violent Communication Principles and Negotiation
Non-Violent Communication principals can be used in any situation where there is another person involved, including negotiations, employee concerns, stressors and conflicts at work, etc. Nonviolent Communication turns conflict into connection by recognizing and addressing the implicit, unmet feelings and needs that underlie conflict. Participants in this workshop will be able to: -Listen empathically to encourage safe and happy workplace environments -Receive "hard to hear" statements without taking it personally -Learn to make requests (not hidden demands) -Build a positive…
Find out more »Branding & Marketing Coaching w/Peter Harris
About These Sessions Peter Harris is the founder and owner of Peter Harris Creative, a marketing and graphic design firm based in Keene, NH. Book your free 30 minute session with Peter and take hold of your marketing plan! For over 30 years, marketing consultant and creative director Peter Harris has served for-profit and non-profit clients from Austin, TX to Boston, MA. Before forming his own agency, Peter was Art Director at the East West Journal and taught at the…
Find out more »Startup Lab Fall 2018
About Startup Lab Interested in joining a fertile environment for vetting your start-up ideas? Ready to take the next steps to START your new business? Startup Lab is an intensive 7-week program aimed at getting your business off the ground! Click here to get more information about Startup Lab and apply!
Find out more »Coaching: Website development and tech tools for small businesses with Bob Lawson
About These Sessions: Topics: How to develop your own website using Squarespace Bob Lawson specializes in web development using the Squarespace content management system. He trains small businesses and nonprofits how to develop and maintain their own sites, including ecommerce and donation processing. Bob has one foot in communications and one in technology having worked as an editor/journalist and having helped start and run six internet startups. His company, Sustainable Digital, is located in Putney, VT. Schedule a Session Today! Cost: $0 //…
Find out more »Advanced Pivot Tables and Pivot Chart
Advanced PivotTables Join us for the last of the four courses that will take participants from Excel basics to more advanced Excel functionality. During this course participants will learn the next level of PivotTables and PivotCharts. Participants of this course will also receive documentation of the functionality discussed during the course which can be used as a reference later on. Where possible, participants should bring a Windows laptop with Excel 2007 or later. Mac laptops will run a version of…
Find out more »Coaching: Project Management with Lisa Sieverts
About These Sessions With 20 years of experience, Lisa specializes in sharing the tools and techniques of Agile and Waterfall project management. She owns Facilitated Change, an independent consulting firm in Harrisville, NH. She provides a range of services including training and coaching as well as outsourced project management. Her goal is to provide her clients with the tools and skills they need to complete successful projects. Lisa is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and an Agile Certified…
Find out more »5 @ The Hive
Join us in winding down the week with a few drinks, and some amazing company! Five at the Hive is a partnership of the Hannah Grimes Center and Machina Arts to build a powerful network in the professional and creative communities that will drive innovation and growth in our region. For two hours each Friday from 5p-7p the Hive, Hannah Grimes’ new co-working space, will be transformed into a creative after hours meet up space for professionals with…
Find out more »Business Strategy and Growth Coaching with Wink Faulkner
About These Sessions Wink was the co-founder and owner of the North American sales and service offices of Logopak Corp., the highly respected German manufacturer of industrial packaging equipment. He took Logopak from an unknown brand in North America to being the respected quality leader in the market. Through his many years as a product manager at the MARKEM Corporation, he has shown a proven record of implementing systems that improve profit and reduce costs. He also brings his many…
Find out more »Coaching: Human Resources and Business Culture with Paula Mathews
About These Coaching Sessions Topics: Human Resource policies, State, Federal & OSHA compliance, Employee Handbooks Paula has been a strategic partner with companies since 2001, helping them create the company culture they have always wanted, comply with State, Federal, and OSHA regulations, and create a stable foundation for growth with defined policies, procedures and handbooks. Paula brings over 35 years of experience to companies in the construction, retail, funeral, software development, manufacturing, food, and financial industries, as well as to many non-profit organizations; With…
Find out more »Startup Lab Fall 2018
About Startup Lab Interested in joining a fertile environment for vetting your start-up ideas? Ready to take the next steps to START your new business? Startup Lab is an intensive 7-week program aimed at getting your business off the ground! Click here to get more information about Startup Lab and apply!
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