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INSIDE THIS ISSUE BENEFIT INFORMATION 2 EVENTS UPDATE 3 MEMBERSHIP UPDATE 4 COMMITTEE NEWS 5 MEMBER NEWS 6 WHATS BEEN HAPPENING 7 CHAMBER LEADERSHIP 8 CHAMBER CALENDAR 8 Our Mission: Advance and promote the prosperity of its members and enhance the quality of life in the greater Rochester area. Newsletter Update UPDATE NEWSLETTER UNDERWRITTEN BY: SEE INSIDE FOR INFORMATION ON: 9 Hole Golf Social Tuesday. September 17, 2019 3:00-6:00 pm The Links at Outlook Golf Course Join the Chamber for a fun-filled, Highland Games styled 9 Hole Golf Social on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at The Links at Outlook Golf Course. This event includes greens fees, carts, a few themed hole contests and prizes followed by an awards ceremony with hearty appetizers. Carts are sponsored by Laars Heating Systems. This is a great way to end an afternoon. A raffle for a Barrel of Scotch will also take place following the tournament. The fee is $55/player. See the enclosed 9 Hole Golf Social registration flyer, call us at 603-332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org/golfsocial to register to play. Underwritten by:

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Page 1: September 2019 Newsletter · 9/11/2019  · Newsletter quality of life in the greater Rochester area. Update UPDATE NEWSLETTER UNDERWRITTEN BY: SEE INSIDE FOR INFORMATION ON: 9 Hole

INSIDE THIS ISSUEBENEFIT INFORMATION 2

EVENTS UPDATE 3

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE 4

COMMITTEE NEWS 5

MEMBER NEWS 6

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING 7

CHAMBER LEADERSHIP 8

CHAMBER CALENDAR 8

Our Mission: Advance and promote theprosperity of its members and enhance thequality of life in the greater Rochester area.

NewsletterUpdate

UPDATE NEWSLETTER

UNDERWRITTEN BY:

SEE INSIDE FOR INFORMATION ON:

9 Hole Golf Social

Tuesday.September 17, 2019

3:00-6:00 pmThe Links at Outlook

Golf Course

Join the Chamber for a fun-filled, HighlandGames styled 9 Hole Golf Social on Tuesday,September 17, 2019 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at TheLinks at Outlook Golf Course.This event includes greens fees, carts, a fewthemed hole contests and prizes followed by anawards ceremony with hearty appetizers. Carts aresponsored by Laars Heating Systems.This is a great way to end an afternoon. A rafflefor a Barrel of Scotch will also take placefollowing the tournament.

The fee is $55/player. See the enclosed9 Hole Golf Social registration flyer,

call us at 603-332-5080 or visitwww.rochesternh.org/golfsocial to register to play.

Underwritten by:

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Membership Benefits

Securely Pay InvoicesPost Job VacanciesAccess & DownloadUpcoming Event Forms

Post Upcoming CommunityEvents

Access/Download BenefitForms

Committee Members canaccess CommitteeDocuments

Submit Member News &Press Releases

Update Directory ListingInformation

If you haven’t yet activated your online portal, [email protected] and we will help you fullymaximize this benefit. Once logged in, you will have access tomany great features including:

Utilize YourMember Portal

Be Included inMany PublicationsThe Chamber publishes and distributes communityinformation and publications, in both print andelectronically. You won’t want to miss your businessbeing included! Some of these publications include:

Business Referral DirectoryCommunity GuideDemographic ProfileLegislative GuideNorthern Strafford CountyStreet Maps

Rochester Dining GuideRelocation PackagesRochester Special EventsGuide

Committee InvolvementMembers and their employees can get involved withChamber committees which provide an opportunityto meet other businesses, increase business contactsand be better involved in your community.

Committees Include: Ambassador Committee Chamber Raffle& Bash Community Expo Golf Committee Governmental AffairsCouncil

Tree Lighting & HolidayParade

Young Professionals

Post your job vacancies on theChamber’s website at NO CHARGE!

Simply log in to your Member Portal and selectJob Postings on the left side!

The Chamber’s website receives thousands of visits eachmonth. If you have job vacancies to fill, post them!

Visit www.rochesternh.org/Jobs to see a current list ofjob postings. For assistance logging in, call 603.332.5080.

CommunityInformation Center

Bring your business brochures and business cards to display atthe Chamber Information Center at the Chamber office. We alsohave a members-only community board where you can submitflyers to be posted promoting upcoming events and more!

Business Referral Directory Community Guide Demographic Profile Legislative Guide Rochester Area Street Maps Rochester Dining Guide Relocation Packages Rochester Special EventsGuide

The Chamber publishes and distributes communityinformation and publications, in both print andelectronically. Let us help you market to the rightdemographics. Examples include:

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UpcomingChamber Events

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce isCelebrating Business at the

Annual Community Expo & Job Fair

Wednesday, October 23, 2019Rochester Community Center

150 Wakefield Street, Rochester

Join the Chamber for the 2019 Community Expo & JobFair. Sponsored by Service Credit Union, this eventshowcases businesses in a trade show format and willfeature a job fair component this year.

Brand and market your company to communityresidents, fellow businesses, and job seekers.Whether you’re a “Business to Consumer”, “Businessto Business” or Seeking Job Applicants, this event isfor you. Those seeking jobs are encouraged to attendand meet with businesses.

Door prize drawings will be conducted throughout theevening, including a grand prize raffle drawing!

Wednesday, September 25, 20195:30 to 7:00 pm

Join Spaulding Composites Inc. as they host aBusiness After Hours to welcome member businessesto their facility, at 55 Nadeau Drive in Gonic, to learn

more about Spaulding Composites Inc. and tourtheir building.

Enjoy some food and beverages whilenetworking with fellow Chamber members.

Bring plenty of business cards for networking andraffles.

RSVP by September 19, 2019 Online at:

http://www.rochesternh.org/BAH-SEPTEMBER

2019 Operation Thank YouOctober 10, 2019

Volunteers Are Needed to assist in the delivery of thenew 2019/2020 Business Referral Directory and THANKŵĞŵďĞƌƐ�ĨŽƌ�ƚŚĞŝƌ�ĐŽŶƟŶƵĞĚ�ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ�ŽĨ�ƚŚĞ��ŚĂŵďĞƌ͊�Sponsored by First Seacoast Bank, this event providesan opportunity for volunteers to personally visit andmeet some of our members in the local area to thankthem for their membership and provide them with ournewly published 2019/2020 Business Referral &Resource Directory. You can do this as an individual, beplaced on a team, or put together a team of 3-4 people.Each volunteer is assigned 5-ϲ�ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ�ŝŶ�Ă�ƉĂƌƟĐƵůĂƌ�geographic area so that it will only take up to one orƚǁ Ž�ŚŽƵƌƐ�ŽĨ�LJŽƵƌ�ƟŵĞ͘�dŚĞ�ĚĂLJ�ŬŝĐŬƐ�Žī �ǁ ŝƚŚ�Ă���������������������complimentary breakfast for all the volunteers thatĂƌĞ�ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƟŶŐ�ŝŶ�ƚŚŝƐ�Ğī Žƌƚ�ƚŽ�ƚŚĂŶŬ�ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ͘ ��dŚŝƐ���breakfast gathering will take place from 8:00 to 9:00am at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community�ĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ�Θ��ŽŶĨĞƌĞŶĐĞ��ĞŶƚĞƌ�ǁ ŚĞƌĞ�ŝŶƐƚƌƵĐƟŽŶƐ���will be provided and assignments with materials will beĚŝƐƚƌŝďƵƚĞĚ͘ ��dŽ�ǀ ŽůƵŶƚĞĞƌ͕�ƐĞĞ�ƚŚĞ�ĞŶĐůŽƐĞĚ�ƌĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶ�flyer or call Tanya at 603-332-5080, x2.

Sponsored by:

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Member RenewalsThe Board of Directors and Staff wish to thank

the Members listed for renewing theirChamber investments!

Animal Health Center Barron Brothers Development Better Homes & Gardens-The Masiello Group

Children’s Museum of New Hampshire Colliers International/New Hampshire Community Action Partnership of

Strafford County Elm Grove Companies FirstLight Garrison Family Dental Hanlon & Zubkus Holiday Inn Express Local Pride Heating Oil Loud Canvas Media Microtel Inn & Suites Middleton Building Supply Raiche & Company, CPA’s RCH Pavement Maintenance RSA Realty LLC Shawn Pierce Photography SmartATI Construction Splash & Dash Touchless Car Wash TJN Inc. Tim Noonan Construction

Membership Update

Congratulations!Member Anniversary

RecognitionsThe Chamber wants to recognize and thank the following members

that have 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of Chamber membership inSeptember!

5 YEARS

Animal Health CenterThe Commons Church

Those celebrating 10 or 25 years of membership arepresented with a special Chamber anniversary plaque

for their support. Those celebrating 20 years ofmembership are presented with a special anniversary

plate for their continued support.

New Members!

PLUMBING CONTRACTOR

A&M PLUMBING AND HEATING, LLCShawn Knox

PO Box 333, Strafford, NH 03884Phone: 603-312-5654 Email: [email protected]

www.amplumbingnh.com

TRAVEL AGENCY

DREAM COME TRUE TRAVELMaryella BLundo

1 North MainStreet, Suite 201A, Rochester, NH 03867Phone: 617-497-8132 Email: [email protected]

Www.dreamcometruetravel.biz

EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SERVICE

MY TURN, INC.Laurie Basham

1 Winter Street, Suite 1, Rochester, NH 03867Phone: 603-335-1177 Email: [email protected]

Www.my-turn.orgCareer Services

PAVING AND SEALING CONTRACTOR

SUNDAY PAVING & SEALING, INC.Ryan Downer

PO Box 1136, Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896Phone: 603-569-7878 Email: [email protected]

Www.sundaypving.comPaving and Sealing Contractors

HOME IMPROVEMENT

THE CLOSET CONNECTIONTony Wold

69 Venture Drive, Unit 1, Dover, NH 03820Phone: 603-742-1131 Email: [email protected]

www.theclosetconnection.com

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CommitteeNews

Let’s Paint the City Blue!

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, RochesterRotary Club, Holy Rosary Credit Union, Rochester ElksLodge 1393 and Rochester Main Street have joinedtogether again this year to recognize the positive impact theRochester Police Department has on our community. Thegoal is to have business and community engagement withvisual displays throughout the City to show support for ourmen and women in blue including decorating public spacesand have residents and businesses participate bydecorating their property with blue lights, bows, garland andsignage on Saturday, September 21, 2019.

The group is currently seeking approximately 30-40business partners to contribute $100 as a Partner or $250as a Flag Sponsor by August 10, which will be used topurchase supplies for this effort. Any questions may bedirected to Committee Co-Chair, Lisa Stanley at 603-332-5506 or email [email protected]. For moreinformation, visit www.rochesternh.org/RTPOD or onFacebook at @ThankARochesterCop.

Please join us in this great effort to thank our local police.

A Decorating Contest is being established and judgeswill travel around the city to see which business and

which residence has the best display. For residents, theFirst Place winner will be awarded $250, the Second

Place winner will receive $150 and the HonorableMention Prize winner will receive $100. Decorating

Contest prizes are sponsored by Hervey’s Tire Co. Inc.The winning business will be awarded a plaque, and willalso receive a complimentary e-blast, sponsored by the

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Thosewishing to have their business or residence judged

should contact Tanya Hervey [email protected] the enclosed Decorating Contest flyer.

LEADERSHIP GREATERROCHESTER

CONDENSING PROGRAM

You spoke—we listened.To continue the value of the Leadership GreaterRochester program in a shorter timeframe forparticipants and their employers, we are shorteningthe time period of the program. This valuable programwill now begin in January and end in May. The samecontent will be incorporated into five full-day sessionsrather than half-day sessions over a 9 month period.Sessions include participants learning about andmeeting experts in the city, region and state on Arts &Culture, City Government, Criminal Justice, Education,Economic Development, Health & Human Services,Non-Profit organizations and more. In addition tosessions, experiential assignments are provided.Consider participating or sending an employee to learnmore about the community and meet those involved.Applications are enclosed herein. Visitwww.rochesternh.org/leadershipgreaterrochester.

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Member News

Bonney Staffing has job openings: Apply online today atwww.bonneystaffing.com, walk-in to their Portsmouth office at 767 IslingtonStreet in Portsmouth, NH or call 603-430-2121.

Children’s Museum of Dover will present various upcoming events. Visitwww.childrens-museum.org/calendar/2019-01 for a complete list of events.

The Chamber would like to welcome new member The Closet Connection.The Closet Connection has been designing, manufacturing and installing closetsystems for over 25 years. For more information, visit:www.theclosetconnection.com

COAST is pleased to present that riders can now see where COAST buses are inreal time with the DoubleMap app. DoubleMap shows you where buses arethroughout the COAST system and when they are estimated to arrive at stops.For more information, please visit www.coastbus.org/doublemap

Get Your Flu Shot!!! ConvenientMD Urgent Care offers high-quality, fast andaffordable medical care for illness and injury, 7 days a week, from 8am to 8pm.The link to website Free Flu Shot info is: convenientmd.com/patient-services/flu-shots/ or visit www.convenientmd.com.

Cornerstone VNA is offering a free training for individuals interested inbecoming a Hospice Volunteer. The next training will begin on WednesdaySeptember 11 from 10am-2pm and will take place every week until October 30at the Cornerstone VNA office at 178 Farmington Rd. in Rochester.For more info or to register, contact Nancy Nicolazzo at 603-994-7041 [email protected]

Eversource Energy: In order to advance clean energy in NH and to provide thebenefits of solar to low-and moderate-income customers in its ElectricAssistance Program (EAP), Eversource filed a proposal with the NH PublicUtilities Commission (NH PUC) for the Clean Innovation Community SolarProgram. This pilot program will support up to 20 total MW of new solargeneration through multiple projects and provide savings to thousands of EAPcustomers through bill credits. The program will provide bill credits toparticipating EAP customers for 10 years once the new solar generation facilitiesare operating, and is expected to deliver several million dollars in savings tothose customers. For information, on the EAP program, please click here.

First Church Congregational United Church of Christ is presenting a fundraisercalled "Shower the Church" throughout the year until December 31, 2019. Theyare seeking donations to help cover the costs of maintaining the building for allwho enter the space. Many organizations share the space for their meetings. Inaddition to the "Shower the Church" jar, donations can be made to the churchoffice or online at http://www.first-ucc.net/donate.

Registration for the Granite State Choral Society’s Fall Season will begin onSunday, September 8 at 3pm in the chapel at the First Church Congregational,63 S. Main Street, Rochester. First rehearsal follows registration from 4-6:30pm.GSCS is looking to add singers age 12 and up. Scholarships are available for ages12-22. For more information, visit: www.gschoralsociety.org

Granite State Choral Society is seeking crafters and vendors for their annualCraft Fair on Saturday, November 2nd from 9am-3pm at the RochesterCommunity Center. For more information, contact Laura Lundborn at:[email protected] or 603-332-8348

Great Bay Community College is pleased to present WorkReadyNH.WorkReadyNH is a practical, tuition-free program designed to meet the needs ofjob seekers and career builders. Successful participants earn 2 highly recognizedcertificates! Visit: www.greatbay.edu/courses/business-training/workreadynh-0

Hope on Haven Hill’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that KerryNorton has accepted the position of Executive Director, effective 8/5/19.Ms. Norton is one of the inspiration founders of Hope on Haven Hill. For moreinformation, visit: www.hopeonhavenhill.org

The National Youth Involvement Board (NYIB) held its 44th Annual Conference inJuly, where Holy Rosary Credit Union’s Financial Education team was awarded3rd Place for total educational presentations given for the 2018-2019 schoolyear within the $150-499 million asset size category. For more informationabout HRCU’s Financial Education program, contact Leah Taylor:[email protected]

Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA is pleased to announce the promotions ofChristopher McKay to Principal and Zach McKenzie to Senior. For the fullarticle, visit: www.lmrpa.com/blog

The Certified Public Accounting firm of Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PAwelcomes new team members Molly Burns, MSA, Robert Franger, MSA andRyan Olver, MSA as Staff Accountants to the Dover, New Hampshire office.For more information on Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA, visit:www.lmrpa.com/blog

If you or someone you know are suffering from an addiction or are in need ofLADC evaluation or counseling, please contact Jessica Pinkham at LifeBalanceCounseling, Coaching & Wellness for information: 603-332-800 ext 700 [email protected]

People’s United Community Foundation (PUCF), the philanthropic arm ofPeople’s United Bank, N.A., today announced that it awarded $78,000 to NewHampshire non-profits during its most recent grant cycle. The cycle’s grantswere focused on addressing a wide variety of needs across the State of NewHampshire. Funding was allocated to 13 non-profit programs and services thatrange from efforts to end homelessness, creating and increasing opportunitiesfor students to pursue higher education and gain access to job training, inaddition to increasing food security and supporting small business initiatives.For more information, visit: www.peoples.com/foundations

Revolution Taproom & Grill has been nominated for 6 Best of the SeacoastAwards. Be sure to go online and vote for Revolution and other local businesses.Visit https://seacoastonline.gatehousecontests.com/Best-of-the-Seacoast-2019/

The Franklin Gallery at Riverstones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main St. inRochester, will host an exhibit during the month of September called ColorfulMemories featuring the work of Eliot, Maine artist Gene Galipeau. RiverstonesCustom Framing and the Franklin Gallery are open Tues-Fri 10am-6pm andSaturday 10am-2pm. For more information, call 603-812-1488 or e-mail:[email protected]

The Rochester Elks #1393 will conduct its annual Youth Soccer Shoot forchildren on September 14. Registration opens at 9am and the competition isfrom 10am-Noon. This event is open to the public and is free. For moreinformation, visit: https://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=1393

The Rochester Fire Department is proud to announce the 3rd Annual RochesterFire Safety Festival and Parade on Sunday October 6th. For more information,contact Kaitlin at: [email protected] or 603-581-9792.

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the openingreception for a selection of works by Mike Howat. The exhibition and receptionwill take place in the Bernier Room in Suite 135 at the Rochester CommunityCenter on Saturday, September 28th from 1-3pm. The public is encouraged toattend. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit: http://www.rochestermga.org

The Rochester Opera House will be presenting a number of upcoming shoes!For a complete list, visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Seacoast SCORE is pleased to announce that it will be offering free mentoringservices to the Rochester area. Do you want to start a business? Develop abusiness plan? Fund a project? Or just someone to bounce ideas.Find out what we are about, To set up a free mentoring appointment goto www.Seacoast.score.org. or call 603-433-0575. Please request Rochesterappointment on request form or when calling by phone. All mentors arevolunteers and are certified.

SOS Recovery Community Organization will host an educational and supportseries for people raising grandchildren—Healthy Guardians and Grandparents onthe second Thursday of each month, at the Rochester SOS Recovery CommunityCenter at 63 S. Main Street in Rochester. Register at https://straffordrecovery.org/locations/rochester

Spring Village at Dover is pleased to host a Caregiver Chats group twice amonth at Spring Village at Dover, 35 Pointe Place, Dover. There are manybenefits of attending this group, and two meeting times per month are offered:the second Tuesday at 10am and the fourth Thursday at 11am. For moreinformation on this group, contact Jacki Brewster: 603-842-4908

Tri-City Christian Academy is pleased to be offering a special offer forChamber Members & Employees! For more information on this greatoffer, visit www.tcca-nh.com or call 603-692-2093.

Upala Yoga & Wellness Arts is offering new student deals! Sign up now and get30 days for just $45! For more information on the studio and classes offered,visit https://www.upala.org/.

Waste Management is now hiring for the position of Diesel Mechanic, 19013416in Rochester. For more information, visit: careers.wm.com

Waste Management is now hiring in Rochester for a Landfill Foreman—Req.#19009072. 4 years of relevant work experience as a foreman is required. WasteManagement offers competitive salaries and great benefits.To apply, visit: careers.wm.com or call: 877-220-5627

Want your news in upcoming newsletters?Email [email protected]

by the 20th of the month.

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What’s Been Going on at the Chamber?

Congratulations tothe winners of this

year’s ChamberRaffle. Our

thanks to all of oursponsors, prize

donors, volunteersand ticket

purchasers formaking this

annual event sucha great success!

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2019Chamber Leadership

OfficersChairman of the Board

Anne Brown

Daystar, Inc.

Chairman-ElectAlan Johnson

Atlantic Broadband

Vice Chair, Governmental AffairsSteve Cates

Waste Management

Vice Chair, MembershipMark Zoeller

Keller Williams Coastal Realty

Vice Chair, Events & Fund RaisersJanet Oliver

Unitil

TreasurerSharla Rollins

Federal Savings Bank

Immediate Past ChairmanKeith Newton

D.F. Richard Energy

DirectorsMatt Beaulieu

Service Credit Union

Blaine CoxCity of Rochester

Paul GatehouseIndependence Financial Advisors, LLC

Rod JablonskiBean Group Real Estate

Michelle LandryFrisbie Memorial Hospital

Kerrie LandryCornerstone VNA

Kathleen MeserveEversource

Bill McGlinceyHannaford Supermarkets

Kevin Miller

Profile Bank

Kelly Rogers

Kelly Wilson Rogers, Licensed MassageTherapist

Tatjana SimonNortheast Credit Union

Chamber StaffPresident/CEO

Laura Ring

Part–Time Member ServicesTanya Hervey

Graphic Design InternTori Gagnon

Greater RochesterChamber of Commerce

18 South Main StreetRochester, NH 03867www.rochesternh.org

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYUPCOMING

EVENTS

1 2

LABORDAY

3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 11 128:00 amHolidayEventsCommittee

4:00 pmExpo/Job FairCommittee

13 13

15 16 17

9 Hole GolfSocial, 3pmThe Links

18 197:30 amGovernmentAffairs

20 21RochesterThank APoliceOfficerDay

22 23 24 25

5:30 pm BAHat SpauldingComposites

26 277:30 amBoard ofDirectors

28

29 30

SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYERS TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS

MARK YOURCALENDARS

October 10OperationThank You

October 10BAH at

First SeacoastBank

October 23Community

Expo &Job Fair

November 14BAH at

AmcommWireless

September 2019 Chamber Calendar

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Total Due: $_________

Player 1 _____________________________________________________________ $55.00

Player 2 _____________________________________________________________ $55.00

Player 3 _____________________________________________________________ $55.00

Player 4 _____________________________________________________________ $55.00

Register to play in this FUN 9-hole golf tournament complete with unexpected

surprises, contests, raffle items, and MORE!

Don’t be left out of all the fun — Secure your spot today!

Please enclose check payable to Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce or complete the required credit card information

above. Registration deadline is Tuesday, September 6, 2019. All players must be paid NO LATER than Friday, September 6, 2019.

Golf event is limited to 64 players, so be sure to register early to reserve your spot at this fun event!

□ Visa □ MasterCard □ Discover □ Am. Ex □ Check Enclosed □ Invoice Me

Card Number _____________________________ Exp. Date _______________ CVV ____

Signature _________________________________________________________________

3:00pm shotgun

start

5:30pm awards

& player social

The Links at Outlook 310 Portland St

Berwick, ME

Tuesday, September 17,

2 0 1 9

Underwritten by:

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We Are Not A Franchise… We Do Not Use Sub-contractors for our installations… Replacing Your Wire Shelving Improves the Value of your home… While Maximizing Your Closet Space…!

Dover, NH

To schedule an appointment to start the designing and estimating process for modernizing your closets and or

other organization and storageneeds, email (best):

[email protected] call us @ 603-742-1131

Are you building a new home and want real closets?Are you renovating your home and want real closets?

Would you like to triple the efficiency and esthetics of your closets?

We serve Northeast MA, the Seacoast Region,the Tri-City area, and York County, ME

Closets • Home Offices • Built-Ins • Pantries Mud-rooms • Alcoves • Laundry-rooms

Cedar Closets • Entertainment-centersSpecialty Renovations

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MODERN AND STYLISH CLOSETS AND SHELVING

REPLACE WIRE SHELVING • TRIPLE YOUR STORAGE SPACE

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Hosted by:

Please RSVP by September 19, 2019 to:www.rochesternh.org/BAH-September

At 55 Nadeau DriveRochester, NH 03867

September 25, 2019 ~ 5:30-7:00 PM

Join Spaulding Composites, Inc. as they host aBusiness After Hours on Wednesday, September 25, 2019

to invite members of the local business community tolearn about their operations as well as provide tours of

their facility.

Enjoy some food and beverages while networking withfellow Chamber members.

Bring plenty of business cards for networking and raffles.

After Hours

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[email protected]

www.dreamcometruetravel.biz

Dream Come TrueTravel

Grand Opening of New Office

Location

Coming Soon!

617-497-8132

Family Business Established in 2004!

We welcome your support to our NEW second

location!

(A Division of the Tzell Travel Group)

1 N. Main Street, Suite 201A, Rochester, NH 03872

Corporate Travel ManagementtMeetings/Inventives

GroupsFamily Vacations

Honeymoons/Any Moons!

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Team Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Team Members: ______________________________ ________________________________ # Attending Breakfast:

_____________________________ ________________________________ ______________

Return by Friday, September 20, 2019 to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-332-5080 Fax: 603-332-5216 Email: [email protected]

Volunteers Are Needed to assist in the delivery of the new 2019/2020 Business Referral Directory and THANK members for their continued support of the Chamber!

8:00 am- 9:00 am Instructional gathering with a complimentary breakfast

provided to volunteers at The Governor’s Inn. 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester.

9:30 am- 12:00 pm Teams of 3-4 volunteers will visit their assigned areas to thank members for their

support and deliver the new Chamber Business Referral Directory.

12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Deliver completed contact cards to Chamber office.

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Business After Hours hosted by Federal Savings Bank. 17 Wakefield Street in Rochester

Underwritten By:

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____Please sign my business up as an Exhibitor

_____ $150 Member _____$200 Non-Member

____Invoice Me ____Payment Enclosed

Business:___________________________________________________________ Contact ___ ____

Email:__________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________

Electricity Needed? ___Yes ____No tablecloth needed? ___ yes ___ NOArea to conduct interviews needed? ___yes ___no

Electricity is limited and not guaranteed. Please plan accordingly.

*Should you require special assistance, request must be received in writing prior to Friday, September 27, 2019.

2019 COMMUNITY EXPO & JOB FAIR REGISTRATION

EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

Community Expo & Job Fair Exhibitor

Meet, discuss and showcase your products andservices to the local

business community and the general public

Exhibit in an 8’ space with a 6’ table. Exhibitorspace includes 6’ draped table and chairs

Promotion on Chamber website prior to the event

Promotion in Community Expo & job fair programprovided to attendees

ability to conduct a raffle at your table togenerate leads. you may also donate a door prizeitem that will be drawn as part of the program.

Cost to Exhibit: $150/booth Members & $200/booth non- Members

_____Yes, I would like to donate a door prize

that will be drawn as part of the Business &

Community Expo Program throughout the evening!

Item being donated: __________________________________

___ I will drop the item off ___ Please pick the item up

Wednesday, October 23, 2019Rochester Community Center

150 Wakefield Street, Rochester4:00—5:00pm Exhibitor to Exhibitor Show 5:00—7:00pm Doors Open to Public

Complete and return by September 27, 2019:

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867

Phone: 603-332-5080 Fax: 603-332-5216Email: [email protected]

DATE/TIME/PLACE

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING:

Application forms Job descriptions Brochures/flyers business cards Current/Future job openings Promotional materials

(banners, signs, giveaways

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Thank You to Our Table Sponsors!

See Reservse Side for Additional Donors, Volunteers, and Event Photos!

Underwritten By:

Drawing Sponsor Ticket Sponsor Hospitality Sponsor

BootLegger’s Footwear Center ~ Boutique Leslie ~ CMG Financial ~ Collins Sports CenterCornerstone VNA ~ Granite Steak & Grill ~ Grondin Funeral Home

HBL Insurance ~ Heart Stone Haven Massage Therapy ~ Homeless Center for Strafford CountyJohn C. Pratt Company ~ Lachapelle & Higgins Insurance ~ Lakeside Mobility & Scooter

Law Office of Carl W. Potvin ~ Leone McDonnell & Roberts PA ~ Lilac Printing & Graphic DesignMidas Tire & Auto Service ~ R.M. Edgerly Funeral Home ~ Renaissance Signs

Studley Flower Gardens ~ Sweet Peaches Candy & Confections ~ Tresses Hair SalonTurner Liberty Insurance ~ Willem Verweij & Associates Physical Therapy

Windjammer’s Seafood Restaurant ~ Wit-Way Supply

BuffetSponsors

DessertSponsor

Social HourSponsors

Decoration SponsorsGameSponsor

Scratch TicketSponsor

Program/MediaSponsor

Thank you!

Megan Stewart, Financial

Registration Sponsor Presentation SponsorsSweet Sponsors

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2019 Winners!

Thank you to our Second Chance Prize & Auction Donors!

Underwritten By:

First Seacoast Bank Steak & GrillGranite Steak & GrillHoly Rosary Credit Union

EVENT VOLUNTEERS

BOOZEBUCKETWINNER

Dan Turgeon

SCRATCH TICKETWINNER

Sean Conroy

GRAND PRIZE WINNERThe 2019 winner, who requested

to remain private,chose the $10,000!

RUNNER UP WINNERS1st Runner Up Receiving $1,000

Holly Archambault2nd Runner Up Receiving $500

Lisa Scudieri3rd Runner Up Receiving $250

Eric Hope

TABLE DECORATING CONTESTSweet Peaches Candy & Confections

won the Table Decorating Contest and a$50 Gift Card donated by

Compass Home Inspections, LLC!

TICKET LOCATIONS

Fratello’s Italian Grille – LaconiaFreedom Beauty Salon

Fun SpotGranite State Choral SocietyGranite State Whale Watch

Granite Steak & GrillGundalow Cruises Portsmouth

Gunstock Mountain ResortHagan’s Motor Pool

Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy-Harley-Davidson Shop of Rochester

HBL Group LLCHealey Auto Repair

Heart Stone Haven MassageHervey’s Tire Co.Hilltop Fun Center

Holy Rosary Credit UnionHomeless Center for Strafford County

Jackson Ski Touring FoundationKelly Wilson Rogers, Massage Therapist

Ed KirbyKFC

Lilac Car WashLone Oak Ice Cream

Lost River Gorge & Boulder CavesLowe’s

McDonald’sMcKenzie’s FarmMonkey Trunks

Montshire MuseumMt. Washington Cog Railway

New England PizzaNew Hampshire Farm Museum

Nippo Lake Golf Course

Planet FitnessPortsmouth Escape Room

RiverStones Custom FramingRochester Country Club

Rochester FairRochester Opera House

Seadog Brewing CompanyService Credit Union

Sherwin-WilliamsSinless Tanning

Smuttynose Brewing CompanySole City Dance

Squam Lake Science CenterStrafford Farms RestaurantStrawberry Banke Museum

Studio 109Subway

Sweet Peach’s Candy & ConfectionsTanya Lee Hervey Photography

The Farmer’s KitchenThe Governor’s Inn

The Hall at Great FallsThe Home Depot

The Potter’s House Bakery & CaféThe Rochester Voice

Tresses Hair SalonTurgeon Carpentry, LLC

Two Banditos BurritosVillage Pizza

Wild Willy’s BurgersWindjammers Seafood Restaurant

Wit-Way SupplyYMCA of Strafford County

York’s Wild Kingdom

Chamber Raffle Bash“Treat Yourself to Something Sweet”

Matt Beaulieu, Service Credit UnionDonna Bogan, Rochester City CouncilBev Carr, Holy Rosary Credit UnionMark Farrell, Laars Heating SystemsMegan Farrell, Willem Verweij P.T.Tori Gagnon, Chamber of CommerceMary Henderson, Bank of New HampshireTanya Hervey, Tanya Lee Hervey Photography

Lori Hults, Profile Bank

Leanne Keefe, Edward Jones-Megan StewartTori Martin, Resilient Buildings GroupDorrie Wortley, Holy Rosary Credit UnionKeith Newton, D.F. Richard EnergyKaley Patterson, Service Credit UnionSteve Ring, Compass Home Inspections, LLCMegan Stewart, Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Sheila Walter, Holy Rosary Credit UnionCaitlyn Turgeon, HBL Insurance

NAME THAT CANDY WINNERGiselle Pomeroy

110 GrillA1 Japanese Steakhouse

Amtrak DowneasterAssociates in Family Dentistry

Auto Zone Auto PartsBenedict’s Grill

Blue Seal Feeds & NeedsBoutique Leslie

Broadview Animal HospitalBuffalo Wild Wings

C&J TrailwaysChildren’s Museum of NHChina Palace Restaurant

ChuckstersCisco Brewers

Clark’s Trading PostCleary Cleaners

Clemento’s Pizzeria & BrewCochecho Country Club

Compass Home Inspections, LLCCountry Tire & Service Center

Curlies Comedy ClubCurrier Museum of Art

Cut ‘n TymeDanforth Bay Camping & RV Resort

Deerfield FairDomino’s

Dover Adult Learning CenterEast Rochester Family Dentistry

Empty Pint BreweryElite Island Resorts

First Church CongregationalFlat Rock Bridge Campground

SPECIAL THANKS

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LEADERSHIP GREATER ROCHESTERc/o Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867www.rochesternh.org

CONFIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP CANDIDATE APPLICATIONCLASS OF 2020

Leadership Greater Rochester is a leadership program developed by the Greater Rochester Chamber ofCommerce.

PurposeThe purpose of Leadership Greater Rochester is to foster professional growth and identify leaders in thegreater Rochester area.

Applicants must complete the following application in its entirety and return it with a brief essay to beconsidered for participation in the Leadership Greater Rochester program. Upon receipt of the application andessay, you will be contacted to schedule an interview. Class members will be notified and announced byNovember 1, 2019.

1. Applicant

Name___________________________________________

Home Address _________________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip ____________________

Phone (Home) _______________________ (Business__________________________________

Email _________________________________________________________________________

2. Employment

Current Employer ___________________________________________ Date Began __________

Employer Address _______________________________________________________________

City ______________________________________ State _______ Zip ____________________

Present Position/Title _____________________________________ Date Began_____________

3. Other Employment

Employer Position/Title From/To

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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4. Business or Professional associations or organizations which you are or have been active

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

5. Civic Involvement

Organization Nature of Organization Position Date

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

6. Education

Please list education, training and/or specialized programs:

Name City/State Years Enrolled Major/Degree

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

7. Additional Activities, Honors and Awards

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

8. References

Please provide at least 2 individuals who can speak to your leadership potential and performance andwhom we may contact regarding your qualifications.

Reference 1:

Name ______________________________________ Title ___________________________

Address ____________________________________ Phone __________________________

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Reference 2:

Name ______________________________________ Title ___________________________

Address ____________________________________ Phone __________________________

Reference 3:

Name ______________________________________ Title ___________________________

Address ____________________________________ Phone __________________________

8. EssayPlease prepare a brief one-page typed essay explaining your ideal vision of Rochester or your community

and what you hope to gain from this program. (Please use the following page).

9. Commitment to the ProgramThe Leadership Greater Rochester program is conducted on business days, once a month from January to

May.. Requirements include: Reading assignments Experiential assignments prior to each session. Attendance - If a participant misses more than 1 session, he/she will be dropped from the

program and tuition will be forfeited. Candidates must have the support and commitment of their employer. A letter of support to

participate in the program from your employer must accompany this application.

10. TuitionTuition for Leadership Greater Rochester is $500.00 payable by either the applicant and/or their employer.

Scholarships are offered to those who demonstrate need. If you wish to request scholarship assistance,please attach a letter describing your need and the amount requested.

11. Application DeadlineThe application deadline to submit applications for the Leadership Greater Rochester Program isNovember 1, 2019.

For additional information, contact Laura Ring at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce at603-332-5080.

I understand the purpose of Leadership Greater Rochester and if selected, I will devote the time tocompleting the program.

_____________________________________________ _______________________Applicant Signature Date

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Leadership Greater Rochester Essay

Please submit an essay explaining your vision of Rochester of your own community and what you hopeto gain from participation in the Leadership Greater Rochester program.