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INSIDE THIS ISSUE BENEFIT INFORMATION EVENTS UPDATE MEMBERSHIP UPDATE COMMITTEE NEWS MEMBER NEWS WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING CHAMBER LEADERSHIP CHAMBER CALENDAR
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CHAMBER PRODUCING AREA STREET MAP
5:00-7:00 pm The Chamber Showcase serves to provide ŵĞŵďĞƌďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ͕ ƉƌŽƐƉĞĐƟǀ ĞďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ looking to join the Chamber, and the public with ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶŽŶŚĂŵďĞƌďĞŶĞĮ ƚƐ͕ ĐŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ events held throughout the year.
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The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Town Square Publications to produce an excellent concept in publication networking. This print and online map will help you market your business directly to area business owners, neighborhood residents and visitors. The Official 2018 Greater Rochester Street Map is a remarkable advertising tool, highly visible and is a publication that businesses and residents keep on hand for easy reference. "Yes, Printed Maps are one of the top most requested items from visitors to the Chamber and from other entities around the community". In addition, the 2018 Greater Rochester Map will be replicated online via the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce website and the National Community Profile Network at Town Square Publications, further extending the exposure of your advertising message and increasing search engine optimization. The representative from Town Square Publications is Marilyn Thomson. For more information, download the Map Flyer, call Marilyn at 253.973.1476 or email
[email protected].
Membership Benefits
Post your job vacancies on the Chamber’s website at NO CHARGE! Simply log in to your Member Portal and select Job Postings on the left side! The Chamber’s website receives thousands of visits each month. If you have job vacancies to fill, post them! Visit www.rochesternh.org/Jobs to see a current list of job postings. For assistance logging in, call 603.332.5080.
Utilize Your Member Portal If you haven’t yet activated your online portal, email
[email protected] and we will help you fully maximize this benefit. Once logged in, you will have access to many great features including: Securely Pay Invoices Committee Members can Post Job Vacancies Access & Download Upcoming access Committee Documents Event Forms Submit Member News & Press Post Upcoming Community Releases Events Update Directory Listing Access/Download Benefit Information Forms
Members are invited to take advantage of this FREE benefit by telling us how the Chamber has helped your business! Businesses that provide a testimonial will have their business logo and a photo of the person submitting the testimonial featured in an issue of the Chamber’s newsletter, included on the Chamber website and on MetroCast Channel 12 for one month!
Contact the Chamber or complete the attached form and email to
[email protected]!
Are you looking to get involved or get your employees more involved?! There are several Chamber committees that welcome new faces! These committees meet monthly or bi-monthly and provide committee members an opportunity to reach out and connect with other Chamber members, network, stay informed on local and State legislative issues and plan events.
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Contact the Chamber and tell us how we can involve you and your employees!
Only $5 Each! Chamber Discount Cards are accepted at over 70 different participating member businesses offering you savings throughout the YEAR!
Cards Valid Through December 31, 2018! To Order: Call the Chamber office at (603) 332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org where a complete list of participants can also be found!
The Chamber is pleased to be providing $500 Scholarship(s) to eligible high school students! ƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚƐŵƵƐƚďĞŐƌĂĚƵĂƟŶŐŚŝŐŚƐĐŚŽŽůƐĞŶŝŽƌƐǁ ŚŽĂƌĞ employed by or have a parent employed by a company that is a member of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. dŚĞƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉǁ ŝůůďĞƉĂŝĚĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJƚŽƚŚĞĂƩ ĞŶĚŝŶŐ ŝŶƐƟƚƵƟŽŶŝŶƚŚĞƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ͛ ƐƐĞĐŽŶĚLJĞĂƌĂƚĂĨƵůů-ƟŵĞĐŽůůĞŐĞ͕ university or technical school. Help us support this program. ^ĞĞƚŚĞĂƩ ĂĐŚĞĚƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶĂŶĚŐƵŝĚĞůŝŶĞƐ͊
Upcoming Chamber Events TRI-CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 5:00-7:00 pm Great Bay Community College Advanced Technology & Academic Center 5 Milton Road, Suite 32, Rochester
Join members from the Tri-City region to network and learn about Great Bay Community College’s Advanced Technology & Academic Center (ATAC). The award winning ATAC is an extension of Great Bay Community College with a focus on technical, composites manufacturing, and academic courses that serve New England job seekers and employers. See attached flyer for details or register at www.rochesternh.org/TRI-BAH
STATE of the CITY
Breakfast Forum
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 7:30AM-9:00AM Frisbie Community Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester
Thank you to our
Featuring an update and plans from: Mayor Caroline McCarley, City Manager Dan Fitzpatrick and Economic Development Manager Karen Pollard Cost to Attend the Forum: $20.00 Chamber Members $30.00 Non-Chamber Members SEATING IS LIMITED and on a first come, first serve basis. Preregistration is required. To register, please contact the Chamber office at 603-332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org
Be a Champion! Help Fund a Scholarship /Ŷǀ ĞƐƚŝŶdŽŵŽƌƌŽǁ ͛ Ɛ&ƵƚƵƌĞďLJ ŽŶĂƟŶŐdŽĚĂLJ Your Chamber is pleased to offer Members the opportunity to be named a Chamber Scholarship Champion by becoming a $100 donor to benefit the See the Attached Flyer for More Details!
Membership Update Member Renewals The Board of Directors and Staff Welcome New Members! Bridal Shop Boutique Leslie LLC
Leslie Feliciano 903 Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820 Phone: 603-970-1724 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.boutiquelesliebridal.com
Financial Services Polychronis Financial Services
John Polychronis, Debra Burk 60 Rochester Hill Road, Suite 2, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-740-4040 Fax: 603-332-0457 Email:
[email protected]
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE SPECIAL JOIN NOW AND SAVE! Business that join the Chamber now until March 15 will receive several benefits FREE! Those who join during this time will receive a FREE promotional eblast promoting their business to Chamber members, a FREE enhanced website listing on the Chamber’s website for one year, and 2 complimentary Chamber Discount Cards. And the Chamber’s normal $25.00 application fee will be waived, a savings valued at $225.00! Help your Chamber grow! Contact a non-member you know or call us with their contact information. Visit www.rochesternh.org to join online..
Member Anniversary Recognitions The Chamber wants to recognize and thank the following members that have 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of Chamber membership in February!
5 Years Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Strafford County Family Justice Center
15 Years D.F. Richard Energy
20 Years Victims, Inc. Those celebrating 10 or 25 years of membership are presented with a special Chamber anniversary plaque for their support. Those celebrating 20 years of membership are presented with a special anniversary plate for their continued support.
The Board of Directors and Staff wish to thank the Members listed for renewing their Chamber investments! Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Adult Learning Center of Strafford County Albany Engineered Composites Back Bay Networks NH Bank of New Hampshire Batchelder Sales Bernier Insurance BootLeggers Footwear Center China Palace Asian Diner Club Victoire Creteau Hackett Lachapelle & Associates Cut-n-Tyme Hair Salon Dead River Company Edward Jones-Chris Hooper Frisbie Memorial Hospital Goodwin Community Health Center Granite State Choral Society Great Clips HBL Group LLC Hourihane Cormier & Associates KFC Law Office of Carl W. Potvin, PC Lydall Performance Materials McDonald’s Restaurant Michael P. Dubois, CPA Motor City Automotive Group Norway Plains Associates Positively Creative Solutions Profile Bank R.M. Edgerly & Son Rochester Housing Authority Rochester Manor, Genesis Healthcare Rochester School District Foundation Rod Jablonski, Better Homes & Gardens_ Masiello Group SOS Recovery Community Organization Studley Flower Gardens Stefan Wittner, DMD, PA TitlePro LLC Tranquility Wellness Services Tut’s Trophies & Awards Two T’s Services United Insurance Unitil Victims, Inc. Wensley & Jones, PLLC
Committee News LEADERSHIP GREATER ROCHESTER—ARTS & CULTURE DAY
Leadership Greater Rochester held a very informative "Arts & Culture Day" earlier this month to educate class participants about the economic and social impact of the arts in Rochester and New Hampshire. Hosted by the Rochester Performance & Arts Center in Rochester, class participants were able to meet and have discussions with Ginnie Lupi-Director of the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, Anthony Ejarque-Executive Director of the Rochester Opera House, Amy Regan-co-founder of the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, Liz Tonkins-Agea-President of the Granite State Choral Society, Rebecca Romanoski-Program Director for Arts In Reach (AIR) and local artist Renda Littlefield. Refreshments were generously provided by The Governors Inn Hotel & Restaurant. Following the session, class members were provided with a tour of the Rochester Performance & Arts Center and the Rochester Opera House. All were encouraged to visit some of many cultural venues or attend a performance in the area. Leadership Greater Rochester is underwritten by Frisbie Memorial Hospital and co-sponsored by the City of Rochester and Eversource. Program sponsors include FirstLight Home Care of Southern Maine, Granite State College, The Gafney Home, True Marketing Communications and Unitil.
Go to www.hannaford.com to sign up! Or download our app from Apple or Android! New customers signing up will receive free offers! Great way to earn and save on Groceries! What is My Hannaford Rewards all about? My Hannaford Rewards is a program that creates new and personalized ways to save when you shop at Hannaford. The program rewards you for buying our store brands and over time, you get more personalized coupons and offers. More to love about our brands Each time you shop, you'll earn 2% rewards on every store brand item you buy. Our store brands include: Hannaford Brand, Taste of Inspirations, Nature's Place, Home360, Cha-Ching, Etos, Companion, CareOne and Healthy Accents. You'll also earn 2% rewards on any fresh meat, seafood, packaged produce, deli and bakery items that have the store brand name on the packaging. Great coupon deals, no scissors required You'll get personalized offers and hundreds of deals on all your favorite brands. Browse and "clip" the coupons you want and they'll be saved to your account. Your clipped coupons are applied when you scan your rewards barcode. As time goes by, we' earn what items you buy most and you'll get more and more "just for you" coupons for products you love. Just scan it, and the rest will take care of itself. To get the most from My Hannaford Rewards, be sure to scan your rewards barcode or use your phone number at the register every time you check out. We'll track your coupon savings and the rewards you earn year-round, and remind you quarterly when it's time to activate your rewards to use on your next purchase.
Member News Cornerstone VNA is offering Hospice Volunteer Training: Join us for this 8-week volunteer training program that focuses on how to provide comfort, support and a reassuring presence to Hospice patients and their families. Several training opportunities are available at various locations. Tuesdays at Rollinsford Public Library Mar. 20-May 8, 1–3pm; Wednesdays at Strafford Public Library Mar. 21-May 9,11am–1pm. To register for one of our free training programs, contact: Nancy Nicolazzo, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, 603-332-1133 x239 or
[email protected] The Dover Adult Learning Center “Macrobiotic-ish” on Tuesday, February 13, 6:00-7:30pm. Japanese Acupressure, Reiki & Yoga Mudras” February 21, 6-7:30pm. “Singing Doo-wop” and “United in Song”, Saturday, March 3 “Basic Beaded Earrings” on March 5, “Beginning Guitar” March 6. Visit www.doveradultlearning.org or call 603-742-1030. First Church Congregational, UCC will hold the following events: February 10, 7:30 -10:00 am - Breakfast February 13, 5:00-7:00 pm - "Fat Tuesday" Supper February 24, 10:00 am-2:00 pm - Books, Puzzles, Games. For more information, call 603-332-1121 or visit http://first-ucc.net. Feliciano Limousine Winter Update Looking to do something extra special this Valentine's Day? How about reserving one of our stretch limousine's for a romantic dinner? All Valentine's limousine reservations come with complimentary champagne and a heart-shaped box of chocolates. Winter Break—Reserve your airport transportation for the upcoming winter break. Let us make it easier, reserve your airport transportation today! Sporting Events - Transportation to all New England Sporting Events. Call us and reserve a sedan or limousine and relax on the way to the game. We can arrange tickets with our Granite State Tickets agency. Call for pricing and availability 603.332.3641, email
[email protected] or visit www.felicianolimo.com.
The Rochester Opera House will present: February 10 - Draw the Line (Aerosmith Tribute), 8:00 pm February 16 - Last Waltz Live, 8:00 pm February 24 - Broken Arrow: The music of Neil Young, 8:00 pm March 9 - The Spirit of Johnny Cash, 8:00 pm April 20 - Asleep at the Wheel, 8:00 pm June 8 - Moondance (Van Morrison Tribute), 8:00 pm June 16 - The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue, 8:00 pm Call 335-1992 or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com. The Rochester Opera House will hold auditions for its upcoming production of Happy Days, the Musical on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 6:00 - 10:00 pm with callbacks on Wednesday, February 28. Show dates are May 4 - 20, 2018 with a dress preview on Thursday, May 3rd. Rehearsals begin on March 12th. For information, contact Production Sue Roy at:
[email protected] or call 603-973-2116. Rochester Performance & Arts Center will be hosting a Valentine's Day family dance party on Wednesday, February 14th from 5:308pm. Celebrate love and romance with a special event the entire family can enjoy together. The event will include a freeze dance competition, arts & crafts, games, prizes, treats, and more! There will be live music, entertainment, and a DJ. The event is free for children under the age of 12 and only $5 for adults. Space is limited. Call (603) 948-1099 or visit www.RPAC32.org for more information. With the celebration of its 125th anniversary underway, Director Brian Sylvester invites residents to connect with the Rochester Public Library and learn more about how it can best serve their needs. The Library offers access and use of Audio/Visual programs including Overdrive, Hoopla, IndieFlix and Mango Languages. The Library also offers a Theatre pass program as well as a Museum pass program, providing free or discounted passes to a number of theatres and museums. For more information, visit www.rpl.lib.nh.us/.
SCORE will present the following workshops this month: February 13, 9am-12pm: Small Business Marketing: Branding, Positioning & Campaigns Goodwin Community Health of Somersworth and Families First Health February 16, 9am-12pm: Digital Marketing Essentials: Website, SEO, & Support Center of Portsmouth announced the completion of their Social Media, Email Marketing & More merger. Both Families First and Goodwin will continue providing February 23, 9am-12pm: Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business? services at all current locations, under their current names, while the Workshops are free. Call SCORE at (603) 433-0575. organization's overarching legal name becomes Greater Seacoast Service Credit Union is pleased to announce today the appointment of Community Health. information, visit GoodwinCH.org. Wendy Bryant-Beswick to Vice President of Marketing. A seasoned Certified Public Accounting firm of Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, executive with more than 20 years of marketing management Professional Association is pleased to announce the continued growth experience, Beswick will oversee the planning and execution of of the firm with the promotion of Shauna Brown to Partner. As Vice Service Credit Union's marketing. Visit www.servicecu.org. President and Partner, Shauna brings a depth of knowledge and The SHARE Fund of Rochester received a $10,000 grant from the experience to the firm, specifically in the areas of audit and review Thomas W. Haas Fund, an advised fund of the New Hampshire services and tax planning and preparation. Visit www.lmrpa.com. Charitable Foundation. The grant will help further the SHARE Fund's Lilac City Restorative Massage wants to help you invest in your health. mission to provide material and financial assistance to address Now offering, Loyalty cards. Commit to your health and save on your emergency basic needs. Visit www.sharefund.org. wallet. Purchase a prepaid massage package of 5 One-hour massages, Somersworth Festival Association will present a Winterfest Pancake for only $250. Call today to find out more about the benefits of Breakfast on February 3, 2018 form 8:30 to 11:00 am at the massage and how it can help you stay well this new year. Call (603) Somersworth High School Cafetorium, $3.00 per meal. Also, enjoy 923-9113 to get more information or book your next massage today. Frosty's Funfest that will include Games with Frosty at 9:00 am, Tricky Revolution Taproom & Grill upcoming events: Dick the Magician at 11:00 am and Lion's Club Open Skate from 10:00 Jack Nite Trivia – Every Wednesday at 6:30pm am-2:00 pm. Call 603-692-5869 or visit www.nhfestivals.org. SIX03 Endurance Pub Run – Every Thursday night at 6pm Studley Flower Gardens has been delighting customers since 1928 and Happy Hour- Monday through Friday 3 to 6pm 2018 marks 90 YEARS IN BUSINESS for Studley Flower Gardens! We Live Music - Every Thursday and Saturday night thank you all for your trust, loyalty and patronage through the years. Sunday Brunch - Sundays from 10am - 2pm Visit their blog to learn about our history and find out how we're giving For more information, visit www.revolutiontaproomand grill.com. back in celebration all year long at https://studleys.com/blog/ celebrating-90-years-our-story/.
What’s Been Going on at the Chamber?
Sponsored by:
Frisbie Memorial Hospital President/CEO John Marzinzik 2017 Chairman of the Board, Matt Beaulieu congratulates Julie Tompson of Profile Bank as the Chamber’s 2017 Top Ambassador
2018 Chairman of the Board Keith Newton, D.F. Richard Energy (left) presents plaque thanking Matt Beaulieu, Service Credit Union (right) for serving as the 2017 Chairman of the Board
2017 Chairman of the Board Matt Beaulieu, Service Credit Union passes the gavel to Keith Newton, D.F. Richard Energy welcoming him as 2018 Chairman of the Board.
February 2018 Chamber Calendar
2018 Chamber Leadership Officers
SUNDAY
Chairman of the Board Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY 1
Chairman-Elect Anne Brown Daystar, Inc. Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Steve Cates Waste Management Vice Chair, Membership Alan Johnson MetroCast
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FRIDAY 2
SATURDAY 3
4:00 Banquet Committee 4
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19 20 21 President’s Day 5-7pm Office Closed Tri-BAH Great Bay CC ATAC Ctr
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Immediate Past Chairman Matthew Beaulieu Service Credit Union
Directors Mark Farrell Laars Heating Systems Company Paul Gatehouse Independence Financial Advisors, LLC Mike Hagan Hagan’s Motor Pool
13 Leadership Health & Human Services Day
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14 8:00 Ambassador Committee
March 1 Chamber Showcase
15 7:30 Govt Affairs
16 8:00 Golf Committee
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March 19 Tri-Chamber Legislative Reception
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23 7:30 Board of Directors
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April 7 Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet
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Tanya Hervey Tanya Lee Hervey Photography Rod Jablonski Better Homes & Gardens-Masiello
June 5 Golf Tournament August 10 Chamber Raffle/Bash
Michelle Landry Frisbie Memorial Hospital Kerrie Landry Cornerstone VNA Kathleen Lewis Eversource
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
March 14 State of the City breakfast
Vice Chair, Events & Fund Raisers Janet Oliver Unitil Treasurer Sharla Rollins Federal Savings Bank
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYERS TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS
Tori Martin Yankee Thermal Imaging Bill McGlincey Hannaford Suparmarkets Mark Zoeller Keller Williams Coastal Realty
Chamber Staff President/CEO Laura Ring Special Projects—Part-time Jim Gagnon Bookkeeper—Part-time Marianne Bruneau
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 www.rochesternh.org (603)332-5080
Submit your nominations for the
Greater Rochester chamber of commerce awards 2018 Business of the Year 2018 Non-Profit of the Year and 2018 Citizen of the Year Awards! Awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner Dance & See the attached nomination forms for more details!
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 ~ 5:00-7:00PM 5 Milton Road, Suite 32, Rochester, NH Join us as Great Bay Community College hosts this Tri-Chamber ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŌĞƌ, ŽƵƌƐĂƚƚŚĞŝƌ Ěǀ ĂŶĐĞĚdĞĐŚŶŽůŽŐLJΘ Academic Center (ATAC) in Rochester. ATAC offers a ĐŽŶǀ ĞŶŝĞŶƚůŽĐĂƟŽŶĨŽƌƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐƚŽƉƵƌƐƵĞĂĐĂƌĞĞƌŝŶ Advanced Composites Manufacturing or take general ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶĐŽƵƌƐĞƐƚŚĂƚǁ ŝůůĨƵůĮ ůůƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐ of any GBCC degree program. Networking, Hors D’oeuvres, Refreshments and Raffles Prizes! RSVP by February 15, 2017 Online at: http://www.rochesternh.org/TRI-BAH
FREE to Attend! ~ Open to Everyone ~ Cash Bar ~ 50/50 Raffle ~ Prizes at Every Table!
Media Partner:
VISIT INFORMATION TABLES SHOWCASING: Sponsored by:
110 Grill Rochester American Legion Post 7 Lilac City Grille Revolution Taproom & Grill
Chamber Committees Membership Benefits & Services Chamber Events Community Activities & Information
INFORMATION TABLE SPONSORS
The Village at Clark Brook
For more information or to register to attend this event, contact the Chamber at 603.332.5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org!
SPONSOR INFORMATION FORM Sign up now to promote your business in front of over 200 attendees at the Chamber’s 2018 Dinner & Awards Banquet.
Corporate Co-Sponsors:
Cost: $1,000.00
This sponsorship offers the best publicity and provides your business with the following:
Two (2) complimentary tickets to attend the Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet Business logo prominently displayed on event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo prominently displayed on event programs Business name included in all publicity: press releases, local cable channel, Chamber newsletter and website Business logo/hyperlink included in several e-blasts to members promoting the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Business Name announced to attendees at the event Prominent recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Program/Social Hour Sponsor:
Cost: $750.00 each
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs (Ad on back page—Program Sponsor) Banner displayed at event in social hour gathering space (Social Hour sponsor) Business name included in publicity: press releases, local cable channel, Chamber newsletter and website Business logo/hyperlink included in several e-blasts to members promoting the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Business Name announced to attendees at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Technology/Awards Sponsor:
Cost: $600.00 each
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and prominently displayed at the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Registration/Entertainment Co-Sponsors:
Cost: $500.00 each
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and prominently displayed at the event (at Registration Table if Registration Sponsor) Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Centerpiece Sponsor:
Cost: $500.00
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and displayed at the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHP OPPORTUNITIES!
Dessert Co-Sponsors:
Cost: $300.00
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and displayed at the Event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Decoration Co-Sponsor:
Cost: $300.00
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and displayed at the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Table Sponsor:
Cost: $100.00
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business name displayed on the table centerpiece Business name listed on the insert in the event program Acknowledgment on “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
The Chamber’s Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet is the Chamber’s gala event of the year with approximately 200 people in attendance. The event features the presentation of the Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year and Citizen of the Year awards along with a delicious dinner, raffles, and musical entertainment at a black tie optional social gathering with fellow Chamber members and guests. Yes, My Business Would Like to Become a Sponsor at the Level Listed Below: ____ $1,000 Corporate Level
_____ $750 Level—Program or Social Hour Sponsor
_____ $600 Level—Technology or Awards Sponsor _____ $500 Level – Registration or Entertainment Sponsor ____ $500 Level—Centerpiece Sponsor
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Credit Card Number _________________________________________ Expiration Date _______________ Complete and return by January 31, 2018 to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street | Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216 email:
[email protected]
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“Time to Place Your Business on the Map” Dear Chamber Member, The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Town Square Publications to produce an excellent concept in publication networking. This publication will help you market your business directly to area business owners, neighborhood residents and visitors. The Official 2018 Greater Rochester Map is a remarkable advertising tool, highly visible and is a publication that businesses and residents keep on hand for easy reference. “Yes, Printed Maps are one of the top most requested items from visitors to the Chamber and from other entities around the community”. In addition, the 2018 Greater Rochester Map will be replicated online via the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce website and the National Community Profile Network at Town Square Publications, further extending the exposure of your advertising message and increasing your search engine optimization.
Don’t miss the opportunity to promote your business to residents, business owners and visitors! Our representative from Town Square Publications is Marilyn Thomson. For more information complete the below and faxing to 706.262.2995, call Marilyn’s cell at 253.973.1476 or email
[email protected] to review all the details. Bringing you tools for success,
Laura Ring President / CEO
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STATE of the CITY Breakfast Forum
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Featuring
7:30AM-9:00AM Frisbie Community Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester Cost to Attend the Forum: $20.00 Chamber Members $30.00 Non-Chamber Members
Mayor Caroline McCarley
SEATING IS LIMITED and on a first come, first serve basis. Preregistration is required. To register, please contact the Chamber office at 603-332-5080 or email
[email protected]
Thank you to our Sponsor: City Manager Dan Fitzpatrick
Economic Development Manager Karen Pollard
2018 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
2018 NOMINATIONS SOUGHT!
BUSINESS & NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR The Chamber has changed its awards!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
These two prestigious awards will be announced and presented at the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet.
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The Business of the Year award recognizes a Chamber member business in good standing that has demonstrated excellence in their business and has made substantial contributions to its industry and the Rochester area.
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The Non-Profit of the Year award recognizes an organization that has made a sustainable impact in the Rochester community.
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ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐŝŶĂŶĂĐƟǀ ĞĐŽŵƉĂŶLJ͘ Demonstrates excellence in the business community and industry. WĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞƐŝŶĂŶĚƉƌŽǀ ŝĚĞƐƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƚŽƚŚĞŐĞŶĞƌĂůďĞŶĞĮ ƚŽĨƚŚĞŚĂŵďĞƌ of Commerce, business community and greater Rochester area. Contributes to the community, beyond business interests and Chamber of ŽŵŵĞƌĐĞĂĐƟǀ ŝƟĞƐǁ ŝůůďĞĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘ Business is member in good standing of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Services need not be confined to a single year, but should be have current significance. Officers and Directors of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are not eligible. Prior winners are ineligible. This award will not be given posthumously.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS
February 20, 2018 NOMINATION PROCEDURES WůĞĂƐĞĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĂŶĚĂƩ ĂĐŚĨŽƌŵĂƐƚŚĞŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶĐŽǀ ĞƌƉĂŐĞĂůŽŶŐǁ ŝƚŚĂƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞƐŚĞĞƚĚĞƚĂŝůŝŶŐƚŚĞĞdžƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶŽĨĚŝƐƟŶŐƵŝƐŚĞĚ ĂĐƟǀ ŝƟĞƐĨŽƌǁ ŚLJƚŚĞŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶŝƐďĞŝŶŐƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ͘ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶŝƐƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚƚŽƐƵƉƉŽƌƚLJŽƵƌŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƚŽŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ ΎŽŵƉĂŶLJͬ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶŽƌŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͘ Ύ/ŵƉĂĐƚͬ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐƚŽŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJͬ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ * Involvement in the community. *Awards/honors received. Ύϯ >ĞƩ ĞƌƐŽĨƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĂƟŽŶ͘ ΎE ŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƐǁ ŝƚŚŽƵƚĚĞƚĂŝůĞĚŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶŵĂLJŶŽƚďĞĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘ /ĨĂĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞŝƐŶŽƚƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌ͕ ƚŚĞŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶǁ ŝůůďĞĂƵƚŽŵĂƟĐĂůůLJƌĞƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚĨŽƌƚŚĞŶĞdžƚƚǁ ŽLJĞĂƌƐ͘
t Ğǁ ŝůůŶŽƟĨLJďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐƚŚĂƚĂƌĞƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚĂƐĮ ŶĂůŝƐƚƐĨŽƌƚŚĞĂǁ ĂƌĚ͘
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINEE Business Name Address
City
Phone
State
Email
# of Years in Business _______________ Contact Person
# of Employees
# of Locations Title
NOMINATOR (SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name Email
Phone Date Submit to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, 18 South Main St., Rochester, NH 03867 Email:
[email protected]
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
2018 NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
2018 NOMINATIONS SOUGHT!
BUSINESS & NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
QUALIFICATIONS FOR NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
The Chamber has changed its awards! These two prestigious awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet. The Business of the Year award recognizes a Chamber member business in good standing that has demonstrated excellence in their business and has made substantial contributions to its industry and to Rochester area. The Non-Profit of the Year award recognizes an organization that has made a sustainable impact in the Rochester community.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS
February 20, 2018
Non-ƉƌŽĮ ƚŝŶĂŶĂĐƟǀ ĞŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͘ 2. ĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞƐĞdžĐĞůůĞŶĐĞŝŶƚŚĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĂŶĚŝŶŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͘ 3. Has provided a significant impact to benefit of the Rochester community. 4. K ƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶŝƐĂŵĞŵďĞƌŝŶŐŽŽĚƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐŽĨ' ƌĞĂƚĞƌZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŚĂŵďĞƌŽĨ Commerce. 5. Services need not be confined to a single year, but should be recent enough to have current significance. 6. Officers and Directors of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are not eligible. 7. Prior winners are ineligible. 8. This award will not be given posthumously. 1.
NOMINATION PROCEDURES WůĞĂƐĞĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞƚŚĞĨŽƌŵĂŶĚĂƩ ĂĐŚŝƚĂƐƚŚĞŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶĐŽǀ ĞƌƉĂŐĞĂůŽŶŐǁ ŝƚŚĂƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ƐŚĞĞƚĚĞƚĂŝůŝŶŐƚŚĞĞdžƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶŽĨĚŝƐƟŶŐƵŝƐŚĞĚĂĐƟǀ ŝƟĞƐĨŽƌǁ ŚLJƚŚĞŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶŝƐďĞŝŶŐ ƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ͘ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶŝƐƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚƚŽƐƵƉƉŽƌƚLJŽƵƌŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƚŽŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ ΎK ƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶŽƌŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͘ Ύ/Ŷǀ Žůǀ ĞŵĞŶƚŝŶƚŚĞĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ Ύ/ŵƉĂĐƚͬ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐƚŽŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJͬ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘Ύǁ ĂƌĚƐͬ ŚŽŶŽƌƐƌĞĐĞŝǀ ĞĚ͘ Ύϯ >ĞƩ ĞƌƐŽĨƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĂƟŽŶ͘ ΎE ŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƐǁ ŝƚŚŽƵƚĚĞƚĂŝůĞĚ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶŵĂLJŶŽƚďĞĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘ /ĨĂĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞŝƐŶŽƚƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚƚŚŝƐLJĞĂƌ͕ ƚŚĞŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶǁ ŝůůďĞĂƵƚŽŵĂƟĐĂůůLJƌĞƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ for the next two years.
t Ğǁ ŝůůŶŽƟĨLJŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶƐƚŚĂƚĂƌĞƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚĂƐĮ ŶĂůŝƐƚƐĨŽƌƚŚĞĂǁ ĂƌĚ͘
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE Organization Name Address
City
Phone
State
Email
# of Years in Business ______
# of Employees
Contact Person
# of Volunteers
# of Locations
Title
NOMINATOR (SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name Email
Phone Date
Submit to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main St., Rochester, NH 03867 Email:
[email protected]
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
2018 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR dŚĞ' ƌĞĂƚĞƌZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌŚĂŵďĞƌŽĨŽŵŵĞƌĐĞŝƐƉůĞĂƐĞĚƚŽďĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƟŶŐŝƚƐϱϱƚŚĂŶŶƵĂů CITIZEN OF THE YEAR. dŚŝƐƉƌĞƐƟŐŝŽƵƐĂǁ ĂƌĚǁ ŝůůďĞƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚĂƚƚŚĞŚĂŵďĞƌΖƐ ŝŶŶĞƌ ĂŶĐĞΘǁ ĂƌĚƐĂŶƋƵĞƚŝŶƉƌŝů͕ϮϬϭϴ͘ dŚŝƐĂǁ ĂƌĚƌĞĐŽŐŶŝnjĞƐĂŶŝŶĚŝǀ ŝĚƵĂůǁ ŚŽŚĂƐĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĚĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉĂŶĚĐŝƟnjĞŶƐŚŝƉŝŶƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJĂŶĚŚĂƐŵĂĚĞƐƵďƐƚĂŶƟĂůĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐƚŽƚŚĞďĞƩ ĞƌŵĞŶƚŽĨƚŚĞŐƌĞĂƚĞƌZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌĂƌĞĂ͘
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: February 20, 2018 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 1. Adult resident of the Rochester/Northern Strafford County Region and activities should be in the same area. 2. Contributed to the general benefit of the community as a whole. 3. Demonstrates excellence in the community, for instance in civic affairs, church, PTA, etc. 4. Some activities performed should be over and above the normal duties of one's paid or salaried position; activities performed in the course of one's normal duties are also considered. 5. Services need not be confined to only current activities, but should be recent enough to have current significance. 6. Prior winners are ineligible. 7. Individuals nominated do not have to be members of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce or the business community. Individuals from all walks of life are encouraged.
NOMINATION PROCEDURES Complete the form and attach it as the nomination cover page along with a separate sheet detailing the explanation of distinguished activities for why the nomination is submitted. Letters of recommendations are encouraged to accompany nomination. Nominations without detailed information may not be considered. If a candidate is not selected this year, the nomination will be automatically resubmitted for the next three years. All nominations are kept confidential. Please DO NOT notify this individual of the nomination. We will contact you should your nomination be selected.
PAST CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS 1963 - Judge Leonard Hardwick 1964 - Elery "Doc" Lyndes (Courier Publishing) 1965 - Herve Lagasse 1966 - Kenneth Denton (J. Zuromskis - Honored) 1967 - Vi Bliskey 1968 - Dr. Albert Barcomb 1969 - James Foss (General Conrad Snow - Honored) 1970 - Albert Miltner 1971 - Kennett R. Kendall, Sr. 1972 - Joseph Zuromskis 1973 - Dr. Alexander Smith 1974 - Roland Keans 1975 - Gerry Rainville 1976 - Mayor John Shaw (refused award) 1977 - Helen Berry 1978 - Judge Richard Cooper 1979 - Arnold T. Clement 1980 - Bud Carlson
1981 - Elmer R. Waitt 1982 - Fr. Donald Marsh 1983 - Jan Nelson 1984 - Bea Craig 1985 - Victor Hamel 1986 - Mr. & Mrs. Harry Rose 1987 - Bernice Bickford 1988 - Alfred Benton 1989 - Cynthia Edgerly (Roger N. Allen - Honored) 1990 - Vincent J. DeNobile 1991 - Dorothy Callaghan 1992 - Richard W. Creteau (Posthumously) 1993 - Marilyn R. Berry 1994 - Harvey Bernier 1995 - Roland Roberge (Posthumously) 1996 - Robert “Bob” Brown 1997 - Daniel Lacroix 1998 – Terry McGarghan
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR NOMINATION FORM
1999 – Kevin Flynn 2000 – Marion Veno 2001 – Janet Pelley 2002 – Steven B. Dore 2003 – John Rigazio 2004 – Charles G. Ward 2005 – Robert “Cider” Berry 2006 – R. Bradley Trafton 2007—Fred Hall, Jr. 2008—Frank Callaghan 2009—Gerard “Gerry” Gilbert 2010—Linda Gaskell Bisson 2011—Ken Billings 2012—Kenn Ortmann 2013—Gerard Gravel 2014—Gerald & Claire Bisaillion 2015—Jane Cooper Fall 2016– Derek Peters 2017—Walter Hoerman, MD
2018 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CONFIDENTIAL NOMINATION OF THE 2018 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEE: Full Name Address
Phone
NOMINATOR (INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name
Phone
Address Email Signature
Date
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE NOMINEE:
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION OF NOMINEE:
______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________ Signature of Individual Submitting Nomination
________________________ Date
Nomination form and attached documentation must be submitted by February 20, 2018 to: Awards Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867
[email protected]
2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION/ ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. 2.
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CRITERIA EVALUATION
Scholarship(s) will be offered to a graduating high school student. Student must be employed by or have a parent employed by a Chamber member company for a minimum of six months to be eligible to apply. The applicant must be planning to attend a full-time college, university or technical school with the scholarship being made payable in the second year of enrollment. The applicant must attach a High School Transcript including grade point average. Application must be completed in full to be considered. Additional sheet with information may be attached.
Maximum Points Earned
Criteria 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Involvement in School Activities Involvement in Community Activities Work Experience Scholastic Achievement Career Plans
20 25 25 20 10
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 26, 2018
Student Information Student’s Name ____________________________________________________________Phone _____________________ Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Educational Information , ŝŐŚ^ĐŚŽŽů Ʃ ĞŶĚŝŶŐ͗ _________________________________________________________________ ^dD ĂƚŚ͗ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ^dt ƌŝƟŶŐ͗ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ GPA: __________________
SAT Verbal: _____________
SAT Reading: ____________
SAT Total: _________________________________________ E K d ͗ K ĸ ĐŝĂů, ŝŐŚ^ĐŚŽŽůdƌĂŶƐĐƌŝƉƚD h ^dďĞĂƩ ĂĐŚĞĚĨŽƌĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂƟŽŶ
College Information College Major Being Pursued _________________________________________________________________________________ College Attending __________________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated College Expenses Tuition
$_______
Commuter Travel $_______
Room & Board
$_______
Books & Supplies $ ______
Fees
$ _________
TOTAL $_________
Chamber Member Information Chamber Member Company Where Student/Parent is Employed ______________________________________ Name of Employee at Chamber Member Company _________________________________________________ Employee’s Relationship to Student _____________________________________________________________
I certify that the above applicant is an employee or son/daughter (circle one) of the employee indicated above at ___________________________________________________(Chamber member company)
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Chamber Member Representative
Date
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Career Plans _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________
School Activities Activity ______________________
Role & Responsibility ______________________________________________________
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Community Activities Activity ______________________
Role & Responsibility ______________________________________________________
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Work Experience Employer ________________________
Role & Responsibility ________________________________________
Hours/Week ____________
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Student/Parent Signature The signature below will attest to the accurateness of the information provided and grants permission to the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to make this information available to the Scholarship Committee. ____________________________________ Student’s Signature
Complete and Return to:
___________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature
Scholarship Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216
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