About CONNECT

CONNECT is the Hannah Grimes Center’s annual event celebrating the vital connections between business, the local economy and our community. CONNECT is both an opportunity to network as well as a chance to learn from those you meet, including our keynote speakers.

CONNECT is a networking event: a place to share your expertise and learn from others. Join us for an evening filled with good company, delicious local food & drink, and exceptional networking.

When

Wednesday October 28, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
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Contact

Jake Nonweiler 
Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship 
603-352-5063 
jake@hannahgrimes.com 

Let's Create

The City of Keene's Comprehensive Master Plan includes six vision focus areas, which guide community development and promote economic growth. To celebrate the Plan’s 5th anniversary, we plan an interactive session with six visionary community leaders speaking briefly on the importance of each area while the audience will have the opportunity to create and share their contributions to the vision.

As a part of the community, you contribute to the growth and development of this region. Our goal this year at CONNECT is to have you leave feeling inspired by the collective impact that you and the 150 people around you can have when you find creative ways to support a well-thought-out vision. It's a night to be inspired by what is possible when you mix together great vision and visionaries with creativity and collaboration.

  • A Quality Built Environment - Tedd Benson, Bensonwood Homes
  • A Unique Natural Environment - Ryan Owens, Monadnock Conservancy
  • A Vibrant Economy - Taylor Caswell, NH Community Development Finance Authority
  • A Strong Citizenship and Proactive Leadership - Jim Rousmaniere, author and former newspaper editor
  • A Creative, Learning Culture - Jeff Miller, board chair of Monadnock Waldorf School and formerly President of Markem-Imaje
  • A Healthy Community - Rudy Fedrizzi, Healthy Monadnock

Underwriting Opportunities

CONNECT with hundreds of highly engaged and connected area residents - community and business leaders, entrepreneurs, active buy local supporters, and thought leaders - by showing your support for a popular event that helps our community innovate, connect and thrive.

Learn more or register as an underwriter below!