by hgmstaff | Jul 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Neil Young famously said that it is “better to burn out than fade away,” which has begun to worry me lately, because most of us – and this sounds very un-rock and roll – can’t afford to burn out. I just returned from visiting a group of long-time friends, and when the...
by shundley | Jun 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Peter Harris Creative, a Hannah Grimes’ incubator business, has launched a new company, Brand Fundamentals™. Brand Fundamentals is now in operation here at the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship at 25 Roxbury Street in Keene. The new business reflects the...
by hgmstaff | Jun 3, 2014 | Community Wealth, Construction Focus, Note from MAK
Periodically we like to hear from our small businesses: What are the main challenges they face? What do they need to be successful? What have they learned? And of course, how can businesses contribute to a vibrant community? Today Gabriel LaPlume, Owner, BuildSmart NE...
by hgmstaff | May 27, 2014 | Small Business Marketing
Almost every small business owner I meet has hopes for a little bit of magic, because it can be tough out there. By magic I mean simply that the business or its products will be featured in a national publication, become the subject of a reality television show, be...
by hgmstaff | May 20, 2014 | Business Management
Work life can be challenging to say the least, even downright precarious. Situations arise or are ongoing that have us feeling anxious, frustrated, jealous, scared as well as many other adverse emotions. In short, we get triggered. These feelings sometimes overtake us...
by hgmstaff | May 5, 2014 | Retail Focus
With Mother’s Day and graduation at Keene State College occurring the weekend of the 10th, early May is a busy time in Keene! Are you ready to celebrate the special people in your life? How about a uniquely crafted gift, made locally, for Mom or your graduate? Visit...
by hgmstaff | Apr 29, 2014 | Business Management, Small Business Marketing
A customer walks into your company and is greeted by two sales people. Sales person A says, “We offer quality customization and professional services that provide dependable solutions to meet customer needs. From simple to complex projects and products involving a...
by hgmstaff | Apr 22, 2014 | Community Projects, Community Wealth
Monadnock Buy Local is a network of retailers, service providers, restaurateurs, non-profit organizations and more. We’re in our fifth year and we hope to connect with you, your business and your customers and clients. We invite you to join Monadnock Buy Local today....
by hgmstaff | Apr 15, 2014 | Retail Focus
Spring is finally beginning to show itself! A bit of sunshine, some breezes with a touch of warmth and hints of the flowers to come are all around us. Spring is also a time when we celebrate Easter, graduations, and Mother’s Day. The Hannah Grimes Marketplace is the...
by shundley | Apr 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
We welcome the Monadnock International Film Festival to the Hannah Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship as one of four nonprofits currently operating onsite at the Center’s 25 Roxbury Street facility in Keene. MonIFF organizes an annual international film festival in...