by Lillian | Jun 1, 2025 | Business Transitions, Entrepreneurship, HGC News, Programs
You know that one day, you’ll need to step away from your business—but figuring out where to start can feel overwhelming. Preparing for a transition isn’t just about having a plan; it’s about ensuring your business is strong enough to thrive without you. That’s why...
by Lillian | May 1, 2025 | Business Transitions, HGC News, Uncategorized
Did you know that the Northeast has over 200,000 small businesses with employees where the owner is nearing retirement, but only 17% of business owners have a documented succession plan? The Northeast Transition Initiative is working to combat this problem. Have you...
by Lillian | Apr 7, 2025 | BUSINESS, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, Coaches, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Topics: Planning & Profitability, Visual Merchandising, Customer Behavior, Consumer Packaged Goods, Branding, Packaging, Product Development, Inventory Management After a 30-year career holding varied roles in corporate and physical retail, manufacturing and...
by Lillian | Mar 31, 2025 | BUSINESS, BUSINESS TRANSITION, Coaches, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Topics: Strategic Planning, Exit Planning and Execution, Family Business Management Wink Faulkner is dynamic and results-driven executive with extensive experience in the manufacturing industry. He has a proven track record of leadership, strategic planning, and...
by Lillian | Mar 24, 2025 | Coaches, NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT
Topics: Nonprofit Management, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Board Development, Organizational Capacity Building Harlow Nonprofit Consulting specializes in helping small organizations plan their strategies, raise funds, and tell their stories effectively. Her work...
by Lillian | Mar 19, 2025 | Construction Focus, HGC News
With our very own business on Main Street (Hannah Grimes Marketplace), we know that Keene’s upcoming downtown reconstruction project is on the minds of business owners and entrepreneurs in our community. Last month, we leveraged our national network to host a...
by Lillian | Jan 13, 2025 | BUSINESS, Coaches, LEADERSHIP, MARKETING, WORK/LIFE BALANCE
Topics: Time Management, Strategic Planning, Productivity, Work/Life Balance, Leadership, Marketing Bridget is a seasoned marketing and business strategist with over 15 years of corporate experience and a proven track record as a successful entrepreneur. She brings a...
by Lillian | Jan 2, 2025 | Entrepreneurship, Food Focus, Programs
During a nine-month herbal apprenticeship, Em Dewey came up with the signature product that launched her small business, Garden of the Moon. “I realized through everybody getting excited about what I had created: ‘I think I have something here that might not just be...
by Lillian | Dec 1, 2024 | Entrepreneurship, Farm Focus, Food Focus, HGC News, Programs
Meet Anthony Munene, a Kenyan who has been living in the United States for the last 14 years. In the small New Hampshire city of Andover is Anthony’s farm, which rests on the slopes overlooking Blackwater River. Two Mountain Farm has an impressive history, with its...
by Lillian | Nov 1, 2024 | Art Focus, Entrepreneurship, HGC News, Programs
For artist and advocate Sarita Drew (aka Ms. Lavendar Lovesgood), EveryBody Burlesque, was meant to be. She explains, “I got into burlesque when I was living in California and recovering from an abusive relationship.” She was done feeling the way she was and asked...
