Grafton Regional Development Corporation

04/13/2026

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Email from Grafton RDC Your business is our business - connect with us today.   Learn how to use AI for business planning. GRDC Lunch and Learn Series Plan Smarter & Easier: Build Your Business Model

04/08/2026

Business planning does not have to mean staring at a blank page.
Join GRDC for Plan Smarter & Easier: Build Your Business Model with AI, a free online Lunch & Learn for micro and small business owners.
You’ll learn how to use AI and the Business Model Canvas to think through your customers, products and services, competitors, marketing, sales, costs, revenue, and funding in a practical, low-stress way.
Wednesday, April 22
12:00–1:30 PM
On Zoom
Free, but registration is required
If you want a faster, easier way to organize your ideas and strengthen your business plan, this workshop is for you.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plan-smarter-easier-build-your-business-model-with-ai-tickets-1986805549883

03/13/2026

Tired of chasing the algorithm? You don’t have to rely on social media to grow your business. Free workshop, all you have to do is register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-hashtags-required-smart-marketing-without-social-media-tickets-1984334400609

Copywriter and podcast host Emily Aborn will share practical, relationship-driven ways to:
✔ Increase your visibility
✔ Build meaningful collaborations
✔ Reach new customers creatively
✔ Communicate your value clearly

If you’re ready for real-world marketing strategies that actually work (no trending audio required), this session is for you.

02/28/2026

Make an afternoon of it. Your business will thank you.
Sit down with lenders and advisors to strengthen your loan readiness.
Then, grab a bite and connect with fellow business owners in a relaxed, creative setting at The Loading Dock. All free. All you have to do is register.

Loan Ready registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loan-ready-in-a-day-how-to-tell-your-business-story-to-a-lender-tickets-1982386470297

Business Social registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-business-social-loading-dock-edition-tickets-1982396096088

Learn. Prepare. Connect.
All in one place.

02/27/2026

At Yeoman Brewing Company, founder Joseph Mitchell brews small-batch kombucha with curiosity, care, and local pride. His Local with Joe brand has grown from a passion for fermentation into a product now carried by retailers across the North Country—including the Littleton Food Cooperative , another GRDC-supported business. GRDC supported Joseph with advising and an equipment grant, helping him expand production and reach more customers.

Ready to grow your business? Start here: https://www.graftonrdc.org/contact-us/

02/26/2026

Sometimes the best business strategy is simply showing up. Step away from the daily grind and connect. Enjoy food, refreshments (cash bar available), and explore The Loading Dock’s gallery while building real relationships in a relaxed setting.
Networking doesn’t have to be awkward. It can actually be fun.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-business-social-loading-dock-edition-tickets-1982396096088

We hope to see you there.

02/24/2026

Thinking about a business loan — but not sure where to start?

Let’s fix that.

This hands-on workshop brings together real lenders and advisors who actually review small business loan applications — including Brian Chalmers (GRDC), Wendy Fahlbeck (CEDC), and Julie Aldrich (Passumpsic Bank).These folks have helped 100+ northern NH businesses access capital — and they want to help you next.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loan-ready-in-a-day-how-to-tell-your-business-story-to-a-lender-tickets-1982386470297
Capital doesn’t go to perfect businesses. It goes to prepared ones.

02/20/2026

Beautiful spaces start with thoughtful design. At Interiors Green Jessica Goldblatt brings eco-conscious interiors to life—helping homeowners and businesses blend sustainability, comfort, and style. From color consultations to full-scale makeovers, her work proves that green design can be gorgeous design.
GRDC supported Jessica with advising and an equipment grant to help her expand her services and grow her business.

Your business could be our next success story. Let’s talk: graftonrdc.org/contact-us

02/19/2026

Make an afternoon of it. Your business will thank you.

First, sit down with lenders and advisors to strengthen your loan readiness. Then, grab a bite and connect with fellow business owners in a relaxed, creative setting at The Loading Dock. All free. All you have to do is register.

Loan Ready registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/loan-ready-in-a-day-how-to-tell-your-business-story-to-a-lender-tickets-1982386470297

Business Social registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-business-social-loading-dock-edition-tickets-1982396096088

Learn. Prepare. Connect.
All in one place.