HI FRIENDS,
Talk about a whirlwind! Between the opening of “Winter in the Whites”, NH Business Review’s Outstanding Women in Business Awards, and a massively successful President’s Day weekend, the past couple of days absolutely flew by.
We still feel like we’re catching our breath a bit, but the week ahead is looking oh-so-lovely that we couldn’t resist sending out another newsletter!
Start scrolling and saving some dates in your calendar, and we’ll catch up with you next Monday.
NH Business Review, we’d like to thank you for two great thing this week: nominating us for the Advocate for Women’s Empowerment (AWE) Award, and pulling together one truly amazing video all about WREN.
If you didn’t get the chance to attend the Outstanding Women in Business Awards, we hope you’ll take a few minutes today to watch this great clip and share it with friends who haven’t yet heard of WREN!
February is almost halfway done; have you signed up for an online class yet? Here’s what’s on the agenda for the week.
Online Shopping Series Part I: “Pick Your Online Shopping Portal” ONLINE COURSE
· Instructor: Tom Lane
· Date: 2/16
· Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm
· Fee: $35 for nonmembers/$25 for WREN members/$0 for CDBG grant recipients
· Pre-recorded (non-interactive) version of class also available on request ($25 for nonmembers/$15 for WREN members/$0 for CDBG grant recipients)
If last year taught us anything, it’s this: online shopping is here to stay. Small business owners, if you haven’t made the leap to an online store, now is the time! In Part I of our online shopping series, web development expert Thomas Lane will guide participants through the process of developing an online store, including selecting your optimal shopping portal, targeting potential customers through time-tested SEO techniques, and picking a credit card processor that aligns with your online goals.
*Schedule a 1:1 technical assistance session with Tom! CDBG grant recipients may access these services free of charge. Please contact caitlinf@wrenworks.org for additional information.
“iPhone Product Photography” ONLINE COURSE
· Instructor: Doug Weisman
· Date: 2/17
· Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm
· Fee: $35 for nonmembers/$25 for WREN members/$0 for CDBG grant recipients
· Pre-recorded (non-interactive) version of class also available on request ($25 for nonmembers/$15 for WREN members/$0 for CDBG grant recipients)
We like to think of the iPhone camera as one of the most powerful tools a small business owner can own; with it, you can take photos to fill your online store, show off your social media skills, and capture the interest of new customers like never before. But how to use it best? During this 1.5-hr online course, photographer Doug Weisman will break down the ins and outs of product photography, all while utilizing your iPhone camera to its full capabilities. Should you shoot in the studio or on location? What are the basic rules of composition, and what about in-camera editing techniques? Whether this is your first time using an iPhone or you’ve just been making do for the last few years, Doug will provide precise, user-friendly techniques to ensure that your iPhone photos have an edge in the online marketplace.
“Putting Your Professional Face Forward: An Artist’s Take” ONLINE COURSE
· Instructor: Rebecca M. Fullerton
· Date: 2/18
· Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm
· Fee: $35 for nonmembers/$25 for WREN members/$0 for CDBG grant recipients
· Pre-recorded (non-interactive) version of class also available on request ($25 for nonmembers/$15 for WREN members/$0 for CDBG grant recipients)
Sometimes, artists can find it hard to reconcile their need for creative freedom alongside the demands of being a profitable small business owner. How do you put your professional face forward while never losing those elements that make you uniquely YOU? In this online course, participants are invited to join accomplished local artist Rebecca M. Fullerton for a 1.5-hour high-level take on best representing yourself in the digital realm. What components do you need in your website to attract attention? From crafting an effective artist bio and properly displaying accolades to assembling a media kit that truly shows off your work, “Putting Your Professional Face Forward: An Artist’s Take” is a course built for artists ready to embrace the business side of their creative endeavors.
WREN members, sign up today to snag your discounted access!Community members, if you’re thinking of taking more than a few classes at WREN this season, it might be time to check out becoming a WREN member.
Did you know that CDBG grant recipients can access all of these online classes, as well as 1:1 technical assistance, free of charge? If you’ve got a small business and goals to hit this year, you might want to…
Chances are, you’ve heard about “Arts at Adair”, but have you heard the latest news?
The Adair Country Inn & Restaurant is the official sponsor for the Gallery at WREN!
Help us celebrate this brand-new sponsorship, and head on down to view “Winter in the Whites” at the Adair Inn ASAP. You can shop the show in person, or buy your new favorite piece online!
“Winter in the Whites” is on display in both the Gallery at WREN and the Adair Country Inn & Restaurant through 3/28/21. “Winter in the Whites” features the work of Rebecca Fullerton, Daryl Hawk, Michele Johnsen, and Chris Whiton.
Pictured: “The Shape of Things” by Michele Johnsen
“Octopus and Cat on a Sailboat”, 8 x 10 matted print by Sarah Rosedahl
REGIONAL FYI
Did you know that NH Grand is a program of WREN?
Whether you’re a local looking to learn more about your favorite region of the state, or you’re a traveler coming to New Hampshire’s North Country for the first time, don’t forget to visit the NH Grand website (and the town of Bethlehem’s website!) for all of your area information.
- Love newsletters? NH Grand has one too! Sign up for the latest on all things tourism related by visiting https://www.nhgrand.com/ and scrolling to the bottom of the page.
- Do you have a special spot in your heart for the scenic town that WREN calls home? Sign up for Bethlehem, NH’s newsletter too while you’re at it! Visit: https://bethlehemnh.org/tourism-e-news/.
hank you for supporting WREN and your community! WREN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accepting donations year round. If you would like to show your care for the work we do, visit the “Donations” page on our website.
Many thanks!
The Adair Country Inn & Restaurant is the official sponsor of the Gallery at WREN.