Seacoast Local workshops

LOCALIZE YOUR BUSINESS

The Seacoast Local Business Improvement workshops are designed to create a learning environment between locally owned and independent businesses of the Seacoast. By working together and learning from each other we can build not only our own businesses, but our community.

"I had the opportunity to attend two of three seminars, and I felt they were both exceptional. Not only was the material covered interesting and pertinent, the collaboration during the seminar was invaluable. It’s rare to have the opportunity to really talk with other professionals who truly understand the dynamics of being a local small business. I hope to see many more of these in the future, and I would absolutely encourage all other small businesses to make the time to do so."

Thank you!

Julie Cole
Vice President of Marketing
Favorite Foods

2012 Completed Workshops

Seacoast Local presents Telling Your Story in the New Local Economy, a three-part workshop series. Come and learn from local business heroes about how to shift your business toward success by connecting with your community!

Building a Local Web Presence- Register Now
Thursday June 28th - 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Presenters and panelists will be sharing how they use the web as a tool to further enhance their LOCAL customer base.
Presenting:
Josh Cyr, owner Alpha Loft
Panelists:
Rad Nichols, Executive Director of COAST
Bridget Sprague, owner of Be Good Branding

How Employees Embrace Your Mission- Register Now
Thursday July 19th - 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
We will share ideas on how to further facilitate employee “buy-in” in order to create organizational agents who then spread the word about your business.
Presenting:
Kath Gallant, owner of Blue Moon Evolution
Panelists:
Bob Breneman, owner of G. Willikers!
Chuck Cressy, owner of Durham Marketplace

Building Our Business Community Through Collaboration- Register Now
Thursday August 2nd – 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
This workshop will be used to discuss how local businesses join forces with one another to strengthen the drive behind the shift local movement.
Presenting:
Sarah Brown, owner of Green Alliance
Panelists:
Ken Young, owner of Young’s Restaurant
Tom Holbrook, co-owner of RiverRun Bookstore

Participants can attend one, or all, of the series. If you a Seacoast Local Business Member, Green Alliance Business Member, or any Seacoast Area Chamber Business Member you get our Member Rates! Prices range from $20 to $30 for single workshops and $68 to $80 for the entire series.

All workshops are held at the Seacoast Local headquarters within the Collaborative Office Group, One Washington Center, Suite 457, Dover, NH.

Find out more and register today at http://seacoastlocalworkshops.eventbrite.com

Localize your thinking. During this month we'll be setting you up for a year of shifting your thinking to the seacoast community. Stay tuned for ways to get involved as a business owner or community member.

Localize your finances. We're going to provide you with easy ways to shift to local banking, invest locally, and build community capital.

Localize your home goods and services. From furnishings to cleaning and landscaping, there are some great ways to support your neighbors and improve your home.

Localize your office needs. Improving your supply chain and professional services from printing to accounting. Learn ways to localize your office.

Localize your health and wellness. Yoga studios, local gyms, and wellness centers. We are so lucky to have these fantastic people as neighbors on the Seacoast, improve your health and happiness!

Localize your media and marketing. Indie media is the best way you can truly connect with your community by staying informed and getting involved this year.

Localize your transportation. Our public transportation network is growing, giving you greener ways to have a better commute and get out to your community.

Localize your fun and entertainment. From local lodging for your vacationing visitors to a night out on the town, learn why the Seacoast is THE place to live.

Localize your food and drink. Our local food system is at a critical turning point, we are working toward a self-reliant system of great food and tasty beverages. Learn how you can support the amazing efforts of our local farmers, fishermen, chefs, and brewers.

Localize your arts and culture. Art galleries, museums, and Gundalows, oh my! We have every opportunity here to refine your pottery throwing and have a picnic watching a play in Prescott Park.

Shift Your Shopping and join in on Plaid Friday to localize your holiday shopping by supporting our local independent retailers!