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

NEWSLETTER

March, 2016

Sponsored by:

STATE of the CITY Breakfast Forum

THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 2016 ~ 7:30 AM Frisbie Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester $20 Chamber Members * $30 Non-Members

SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYER FOR DETAILS Corporate Sponsors

Program Sponsor

Social Hour Sponsor

Awards Sponsor See Attached Flyer for Details and to Register! Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Entertainment Sponsors Technology Sponsor

MARCH 23, 2016 Dessert Sponsors

5:30pm—7:00pm 1 North Main Street, Rochester

Decoration Sponsors

(above Citizens Bank) Co-Hosted By

Purchase Your Chance to Win $1,500 CASH! Raffle Tickets on Sale Now!

$1,500 Grand Prize Raffle Sponsor

$2.00 each or a book of 6 for $10.00 The Winner Does NOT Need to Be Present See the Attached Flyers!

RICH HILOW FINANCIAL ADVISOR Hosted By

TACCONI LAW, LLC

TRI-CHAMBER

MARCH 15, 2016 5:00pm—7:00pm 14 Webb Place, Dover MARCH 15 ~ 8:00AM-10:30AM INFORMATION FLYER ENCLOSED!

See the Enclosed Flyers for More Details and to Register for Each Event!

@GRCCNH

A1 Japanese Steakhouse recently joined the Chamber!

Tacconi Law, LLC recently relocated to 1 North Main Street, Suite 208 in Rochester! See the new space at the March 23 Business After Hours!

CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT SHOW Register to have a 30 minute presentation of your business showcased and featured several times in a given month on Rochester’s Community Channel 12, courtesy of your Chamber and Cremmen Creative. CALL CAITLYN AT 603-332-5080 TO SCHEDULE!

Join the list of over 70 participating Member businesses and offer a discount of your choosing! Participating businesses receive FREE promotion. Cards are only $5.00 each and are available to Chamber members and the general public throughout the year! Call the Chamber at 332.5080 or log in to your Member portal to sign up and offer a discount today!

The Chamber is pleased to be providing $500 Scholarship(s) to eligible high school students! Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are employed by or have a parent employed by a company that is a member of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. The scholarship will be paid directly to the attending institution in the student’s second year at a full-time college, university or technical school. See the attached scholarship application and guidelines! Deadline to submit applications is March 26, 2016!

Become a Cha mber Schola rship Cha mpion! Invest in Tomorrow’s Future by Dona ting Today Your Chamber is pleased to offer Members the opportunity to be named a Chamber Scholarship Champion by becoming a $100 benefitting the scholarship fund! See the Attached Flyer for More Details!

CHAMBER TO PRODUCE NEW PRINT & DIGITAL ROCHESTER COMMUNITY GUIDE & E-BOOK! Your Chamber is pleased to announce that we will be publishing a new Rochester Community Guide and E-Book to showcase the many wonderful qualities of living and doing business in Rochester. We hope that you will consider this valuable marketing tool and have your business promoted in this full-color community guide and E-Book that will be available in print and online. We are happy to offer Chamber members this excellent opportunity to advertise your company in this publication. Printed guides will be distributed by the chamber in response to requests for relocation and visitor information as well as to the City, local area residents, business owners, real estate professionals, tourists, and local restaurant and lodging establishments. This new and updated Rochester Community Guide will include City data and will feature information on our history, tourism attractions, lodging, shopping, dining, education, health care, recreation, arts, entertainment, commercial and residential developments. A destination video is also planned to be included in the E-Book through YouTube and placing the video on Trip Advisor and Realtor.com. When you place your advertisement in the Guide, you benefit from exposure on-line and in print. Worldwide web explorers will also be able to access the E-Book and its advertisers from the Chamber's website, which receives thousands of visits each month. Broaden your audience and experience an increase in sales when you place your commercial on your website. The previous guide can be accessed at www.chamberpg.com/rochester. To be part of this exciting print and digital guide to promote your business, be sure to contact Laurie LeBlanc at Chamber Publishing Group at 978-741-3344.

LinkedIn.com/Company/ Greater-Rochester-Chamber-of-Commerce

Adult Learning Center of Strafford County Writing Courses: Through - June 6 - Write Your First Novel March 18 - May 16 - Jump Start Your Writing For more information or to see the full listing of courses, please visit www.doveradultlearning.org.

RiverStones Custom Framing will host an exhibit called Ireland Impressions, which will feature the artwork of Ron St. Jean. The Gallery will host an Opening Reception for the exhibit on March 5 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. For more information, call 812-1488.

Bank of New Hampshire is a proud supporter of The Housing Partnership's annual fundraiser event with the political comedy troupe Capitol Steps. For more information, please www.banknh.com.

Rochester Main Street is pleased to offer businesses in the downtown district an opportunity to participate in a free beta test launch of the Distrx mobile marketing platform and app. To participate or for more information, call 330-3208 or email [email protected].

Bank of New Hampshire has been selected as a winner in New Hampshire Business Review's 2016 BOB Awards. They were honored in the statewide reader survey for the Best Local Bank for Small Business category. All of the winners will be honored on March 3. For more information, call 1(800) 832-0912 or visit www.BankNH.com.

Rochester Main Street volunteers are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a 2016 General Projects Grant for "Arts In The Heart of Downtown" by the NH State Council on the Arts/National Endowment for the Arts!

The Children's Dyslexia Centers-Seacoast Learning Center is proud to announce their Fourth Annual Run to Read 5k on April 2 at the Rochester Ice Arena! Registration is $22 by March 28. For more information or to register, please visit www.coolrunning.com.

March 10 - Rave On! March 11-Jim: The James Foley Story March 18 - Moondance March 19 - Dance Northeast March 23 - Rhythm in the Night March 26 - Tom Chapin & Livingston Taylor

Compass Home Inspections, LLC is offering 50% off a water quality test or a radon air test through April 30th with the booking of a general home inspection. Whether you are looking to buy a home, sell a home, or looking to take preventative measures as a current home owner, having a home inspection conducted is a worthwhile endeavor. Call 603-973-4768 or visit www.compasshomeinspection.net for more information. Community Partners is seeking the help of the community to continue the Cinderella Project! They are committed to finding a way to continue the program, whether it is one organization or several, and will work with them to make the transition as seamless as possible. For more information, contact Jane Hamor 603-516-9331. Frisbie Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce its Inaugural Masquerade & Bow Tie Gala, which will take place on April 30 at 5:30 p.m., at the Rochester Opera House. Tickets for this black-tie event are $75 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 330-7909. Smokey's Tavern Upcoming Live Music: March 4 – Six Feet Over March 18 - Tom Emerson March 5 – Steve Tolley March 19 - Matt Langley March 11 - Tom Schena March 25 - Matt Gelinas March 12 - TMFI March 26 - Pete Peterson March 17 - Dan Walker For more information, visit www.granitesteakandgrill.com. Independence Financial Advisors, LLC will host a seminar on retirement income planning and Social Security on March 10 from 6pm to 8:15pm and an estate planning seminar on March 15 at Great Bay Community College in Rochester from 4pm to 5pm and from 6:15pm to 7:15pm. For additional information or to register, please visit www.ifa-nh.com or call 1(800) 821-1776. MetroCast offers advanced fiber solutions offering the connectivity you want and the speed you need. Contact Alan Johnson, MetroCast Enterprise Account Executive, to schedule a free fiber solutions consultation today! Alan can be reached by calling 877-337-5820 or visit www.metrocast.com/ business/fiber for more information! Revolution Taproom & Grill offers trivia every Wednesday night beginning at 6:30pm. Pre-register your team and receive a $10 gift card! Win great prizes such as hats, pint glasses, t-shirts, sweatshirts and more!

Rochester Opera House Upcoming Shows:

For more information, please visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com. RW Creteau Technology Center at Spaulding High School is excited to launch to Passport to Career program! The Passport Program allows students to A.I.M. their efforts towards a career path. For more information or to participate and request a poster, contact Dean Graziano at (603) 332-0757 ext. 2126. Service Credit Union will host the 6th Annual Seacoast Veterans Conference on April 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local New Hampshire service providers and agencies will be able to explain face to face about what they can offer veterans and their families. For more information on the event, please visit www.servicecu.org. The SHARE Fund will host a Princess & Super Hero Party Fundraiser at the Rochester Community Center on March 12 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Children can meet princesses and super heroes as well as enjoy crafts, games, face painting, and more. Call 335-0011.

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The Board of Directors and Staff Welcome New Members! CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Club Victoire, Inc. David M. Hynes 111 North Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-9753 Email: [email protected] www.clubvictoire.com Non-Profit, Fraternal Organization, French Club

GIFT SHOPS - RETAIL Hampshire Pewter Kathy Guptill 350 Route 108, Unit 201 Somerworth, NH 03878 Phone: (603) 569-4944 Email: [email protected] www.hampshirepewter.com Handcrafted pewter gifts

REAL ESTATE Keller Williams Coastal Realty—Spielestate Brian Spielvogel 12 Dry Hill Road Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 923-8421 Email: [email protected] Web: www.spielestate.com Serving you for all of your real estate needs in NH & ME. Educated buyers and sellers make great decisions. SANDWICHES Stop-N-Go Deli Mike Medlin 754 Columbus Avenue Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 335-1313 Deli, Sandwiches, Convenience Store

The Board of Directors and Staff Wish to Thank the Members Listed for Renewing Their Chamber Investments! Admiral Climate Control, LLC – 3 Years Allstar Electric, Inc. – 5 Years American Legion Post #7 – 15 Years Arthur's Market – 4 Years Athletic Instinct – 3 Years Bank of New Hampshire – 10 Years Barrington Family Eyecare – 4 Years C. Boyen Thompson – 2 Years Camp Fireside – 1 Year CMD CPA, LLC – 2 Years COAST – 25+ Years Columbus Avenue Freight House, Inc. – 16 Years Community Partners - 25+ Years Creteau Hackett Lachapelle & Associates LLC – 14 Years D.F. Richard Energy – 13 Years Dave C. Pak, DMD, MD, PA – 4 Years Edward Jones – Hooper - 17 Years The Farmer's Kitchen – 3 Years Feliciano Limousine LLC – 25+ Years Goodwin Community Health – 19 Years The Governor's Inn and Spaulding Steak & Ale – 24 Years Granite Ford – 4 Years The Granite Group – 1 Year Joy's HVAC Services, Inc. – 9 Years KFC – 25+ Years Lalas Insurance Agency – 14 Years Liberty Mutual Group – 19 Years Lock Tite Storage – 12 Years MetroCast – 25+ Years Mid-City Realty – 5 Years

Motolina Lodge #18 IOOF – 3 Years MY TURN, Inc. – 18 Years Norman Vetter, Inc. – 20 Years Northeast Office Furniture, Inc. – 12 Years Norway Plains Associates, Inc. – 25+ Years Order Sons of Italy in America, Granite State Lodge #2380 – 2 Years Positively Creative Solutions, LLC – 7 Years R.M. Edgerly & Son, Inc. – 25+ Years Rochester Country Club – 25+ Years Rochester Crossing - The Wilder Companies – 12 Years Rochester Grange #86 – 3 Years Rochester School District Foundation – 5 Years Rochester Security Systems, LLC – 2 Years Rochester Truck, Inc. – 25+ Years Rochester Youth Soccer Association – 3 Years RSA Realty, LLC – 14 Years Service Credit Union – 14 Years Sherwin-Williams Co. – 25+ years SK's Greenside Grille – 3 Years Spaulding Composites, Inc. – 1 Year State Farm Insurance - Peggy Lynch – 5 Years Steele & Sons – 18 Years Strafford County Family Justice Center – 3 Years Tanya Lee Hervey Photography – 1 Year Turner Liberty Insurance – 4 Years Tut's Trophies & Awards – 10 Years The UPS Store – 11 Years Victims, Inc. – 23 Years Waterstone Retail – 2 Years Wentworth Electric, LLC – 15 Years

Check out the Winter 2016 Edition of the Rochester Dining Guide! It is your passport to the great dining options we have in our city. In this guide, you not only see the names of the restaurants with their contact information, but you also can find out if they offer the following: Open late Offer Take Out Have Live music Offer Breakfast/Brunch Outdoor seating What their price range is Chamber Discount Card participant You can also tell which restaurants are chamber members so you can thank the ones that are and coax the ones that aren’t into joining. The dining guides are available either for pick up at the Chamber office or you can download it right on the chamber Website, www.rochesternh.org. Claim your copy today!

$100 each

Underwritten By:

OR 2016 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle

$10,000 cash

Event Sponsors To-Date

See enclosed flyer for additional details!

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL UPDATE The Governmental Affairs Council has selected the following issues to monitor in 2016. LOCAL GOVERNMENT City Boards and Commissions Historic District Commission Quality Industrial Land

REGIONAL Seacoast Reliability Project

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Business Roundtable Granite Ridge Development High Tech Business Incubator Manufacturing Exchange Rochester Branding Project Downtown District Alignment Wayfinding Signage

STATE Great Bay Municipal Coalition Northern Pass State of NH Legislation

Event Details

(Visit www.rochesternh.org/ LegislativeBulletin)

See the Back Page for Information on the Tri-Chamber Legislative Reception and State of the State Breakfast Forum!

Thursday, May 12, 2016 4:00pm—7:00pm Rochester Ice Arena Showcase Your Products and Services to the Local Business Community and the Public in a Trade Show Format. Booth Space: $150 Chamber Members • $200 Non-Members Space includes 8’ space with 6’ draped table

See the Enclosed Flyer for Additional Details and Sponsorship Opportunities!

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Web: www.rochesternh.org

Mark Your Calendars OFFICERS

Chairman of the Board Thomas “TJ” Jean The Gafney Home Chairman-Elect Matthew Beaulieu Service Credit Union Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Heather Tacconi Tacconi Law, LLC Vice Chair, Membership Diane DeVries True Marketing Communications Vice Chair, Events & Fund Raisers Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy Treasurer Kristy Methot Holy Rosary Credit Union Immediate Past Chairman Mark Farrell Laars Heating Systems Company

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CHAMBER STAFF President/CEO Laura Ring

Office/Events Manager Caitlyn Marble Part-Time Administrative Assistant Kaley Patterson

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Active Shooter Training

4pm Raffle Committee

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Anne Brown Daystar, Inc. Steve Cates Waste Management Troy Dillow Bernier Insurance, Inc. Susan Funk Interventional Spine Medicine Mike Hagan Hagan’s Motor Pool Greg Hopkins HBL Group, LLC Michelle Landry Frisbie Memorial Hospital Kathleen Lewis Eversource Derek Peters Kittery Point Construction Bill Powers Bill Powers Painting Janet Oliver Unitil Leslie Simpson Bank of New Hampshire Mark Zoeller Keller Williams Coastal Realty

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UPCOMING EVENTS April 2 “The Time of Your Life” Annual Banquet April 7 Edward Jones— Chris Hooper, Granite State Lab, Groen Builders, United Insurance Business After Hours April 20 Athletic Instinct Business After Hours May 12 Community Expo May 24 Tri-Chamber Business After Hours at Holy Rosary Credit Union June 7 Golf Tournament

LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION—MARCH 7th from 5:30pm—7pm at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education & Conference Center See the Enclosed Flyer to Attend!

TRI-CHAMBER

Underwritten By

STATE of the STATE

Breakfast Forum Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 7:30am At Frisbie Memorial Hospital Education & Conference Center $25/Chamber Member to Attend (See the Enclosed Flyer to Attend!)

Sponsored by:

Featuring Governor Maggie Hassan

presents

INDOOR GOLF SIMULATOR TOURNAMENT

At the

February 14-March 6, 2016 Although winter is here, you can stay in great golfing form. Join the Chamber for a great Golf Simulator Tournament! Put together a team of 2 golfers to enjoy playing a relaxing 18 hole round of indoor golf on wide screen golf simulators. Pre-Registration is required with the Chamber. Play can then be done any day, Monday through Sunday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm during the Chamber’s tournament period (February 14-March 6). Call the Rochester Country Club Pro Shop at 332-9892 to schedule your tee time. 2 team blind draw during awards banquet to create best ball foursome winners. Awards Dinner Sponsored by:

$50 per player fee includes: 18 Hole Simulator Golf Play. Dinner and Awards for players will be held on March 8, 2016, 5-7pm at Sk’s Greenside Grill @ RCC. To register for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s Golf Simulator Tournament, call 603-332-5080 or complete and return to [email protected]. Player Name __________________________ Player Name __________________________ Company ________________________________________ Phone _____________________ _____ I/We will

also attend the Awards Banquet on March 8, 2016

Amount Enclosed $________________

RETURN FORM AND PAYMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO SECURE INCLUSION IN THE TOURNAMENT! GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ∙ 18 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ROCHESTER ∙ WWW.ROCHESTERNH.ORG

TRI-CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

WHEN: Monday, March 7, 2016 TIME: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm WHERE: Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education and Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road Rochester, NH REGISTER: www.rochesternh.org and www.dovernh.org E VENT HOST:

The Greater Dover, Rochester and Somersworth Chamber of Commerce invite you to attend their

~ 2016 ~

Legislative Reception Network with state, county and local officials, representing Dover, Rochester and Somersworth in a casual and relaxed setting.

U N D E R W R I T T E N BY:

Attendance is free. Advance registration is required. www.rochesternh.org and www.dovernh.org

Are Partnering To Present A:

Ideal For Businesses And Members Of The Community To Participate In And Learn What You Should Do If Confronted With An Active Shooter Event.

Rochester Police Chief Michael Allen and Captain Gary Boudreau will guide attendees through the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events course which was designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004. The course provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include the history and prevalence of active shooter events, the role of professional guardians, civilian response options, medical issues, and drills.

When:

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Time:

8:00am—10:30am

Where:

IS YOUR BUSINESS PREPARED?

Sponsored By:

Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester

Cost:

Free to attend, registration required Continental Breakfast To Be Provided to Attendees

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ____Yes, I/We are interested in attending the Active Shooter Training Seminar. Name(s): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________ Return Form To:

Phone: ________________________________________

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603.332.5080 Fax: 603.332.5216 Email: [email protected]

TRI-CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Join ConvenientMD Urgent Care as they host a Tri-Chambers Business After Hours to showcase their facility and provide information on the many services they offer. Network with fellow Chamber members from the Greater Dover, Rochester and Somersworth Chambers of Commerce. Networking ~ Refreshments ~ Raffles Bring plenty of business cards.

Register to Attend by March 10, 2016 Online at: http://business.rochesternh.org/ events/details/tri-chamberbusiness-after-hoursconvenientmd-urgent-care-1925

or call 603-742-2218

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Hours

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 ~ 5:30-7:00 PM Co-Hosted by:

RICH HILOW FINANCIAL ADVISOR

TACCONI LAW, LLC

Join LPL Financial-Rich Hilow and Tacconi Law, LLC as they co-host the March Business After Hours. Network with fellow Chamber members and learn about the financial services provided by LPL Financial and the legal services offered at Tacconi Law, LLC. Located at 1 North Main Street, Suites 202 and 208 Rochester, NH

RSVP by March 18, 2016 Online at: http://business.rochesternh.org/events/details/ business-after-hours-march-2016-1918

Or Return to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216 Name(s) ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________

(2nd floor of the Citizens Bank building) Parking in the Citizens Bank and Union Street parking lots

Networking, Refreshments and Lots of Raffles! Bring plenty of business cards.

___________________________________ Company ____________________________________

Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet $60 per person Black Tie Optional Social Hour 6:00-7:00pm Complimentary Photos Available Dinner at 7:00pm Musical Entertainment DJ Tom Pomeroy

Underwritten by

April 2, 2016 at the Red Barn at Outlook South Berwick, ME

CORPORATE CO-SPONSORS

$1,500 GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE SPONSOR

PROGRAM SPONSOR SOCIAL HOUR SPONSOR

AWARDS SPONSOR

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS

TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR

DESSERT SPONSORS

DECORATION SPONSORS

Sponsored By

The winner will be drawn at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet Saturday, April 2, 2016 at The Red Barn Winner Does NOT Have to Be Present Detach and Return the Order Form Below Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ Tickets: ________ x $2.00 each or Book of 6 _______ x $10.00 each Total Due: $________ Return Form by March 25, 2016 To:

Payment Enclosed ______ Invoice Me _______

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603.332.5080 Fax: 603.332.5216 Email: [email protected]

Tickets May Also Be Purchased Online at www.RochesterNH.org!

Underwritten by:

Rochester Ice Arena, 63A Lowell Street, Rochester 4:00-5:00pm Exhibitor to Exhibitor

5:00-7:00pm Doors Open to Public

Corporate Sponsors to-date

EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

Business/Community Exhibitor  

Meet, discuss and showcase your products and services to the local business community and the general public

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

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Promotion on Chamber website prior to the event

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Promotion in Community Expo program provided to attendees at the event

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In addition to being able to conduct a raffle at your table to generate leads, you are invited to donate a door prize item that will be drawn as part of the program throughout the evening. See details below!

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

2016 COMMUNITY EXPO EXHIBITOR SIGN UP _____Yes, I would like to donate a door prize ____Please sign my business up as an Exhibitor

that will be drawn as part of the Community Expo Program throughout the evening!

_____ $150 Member _____$200 Non-Member ____Invoice Me

____Payment Enclosed

Item being donated: __________________________________ ___ I will drop the item off

___ Please pick the item up

Business:________________________________________________________ Contact Email:__________________________________________ Phone:__________________ Electricity Needed? ___Yes Complete and return 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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2016 Chamber Raffle Winner Selects Either 2016 Harley Davidson Motorcycle

$10,000 cash prize

“BBQ and Hoedown”

Chamber Raffle Bash Event Underwriter:

Each Chamber Raffle Ticket purchased ADMITS TWO to attend the

Chamber Raffle Bash Event Hospitality Sponsor

Ticket s and SOLD Event O Last Y UT e Purcha ar! se Yo Today urs !

Friday, August 12, 2016 • 6:00pm to 10:00pm at The Governor’s Inn • 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester Hors d’oeuvres • Light buffet • Live entertainment • Chamber Reverse Raffle • 2nd Chance Prizes • Runner Up Prizes An RSVP to attend the Chamber Raffle Bash event is required by August 1, 2016

Call the Chamber Office or Complete the Form Below to Reserve Your Chamber Raffle Tickets Today!

Chamber Raffle Ticket Reservation Form

Ticket Sponsor

Name _______________________________ Company ______________________________________

Number of Tickets Requested @ $100.00 each_____ *each ticket purchased ADMITS TWO to attend the Chamber Raffle Bash noted above

$______ Payment Enclosed _____ Please Invoice Me $______

Phone __________________________ PLEASE RETURN TO

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-332-5080 Fax: 603-332-5216 Email: [email protected] Order online at: www.rochesternh.org

Only 325 tickets to be sold at $100 each • Drawing: Friday, August 14, 2015 See Reverse for Sponsorship Opportunities

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Chamber Raffle Bash Sponsorship Opportunities Hospitality/Drawing Sponsor- $1,000 As a Hospitality/Drawing Sponsor, you will receive recognition on all the major publicity for this event including: 2 Complimentary Tickets to event Banner at buffet/drawing area at event Logo in event programs distributed to attendees Logo on event posters Logo on Chamber Raffle Tickets Logo on Digital Number Boards (inside and outside) (Drawing Sponsor Only) Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers and all email blasts sent to over 700 recipients Listing in media press releases & on social media accounts Announcement of sponsorship at the event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event

Hors d’oeuvres/Dessert/Program Sponsor- $500 As the Hors d’oeuvres/Dessert/Program Sponsor, you will receive recognition including: Logo on signage at hors d’oeuvres, dessert station or bars at the event Logo in event programs distributed to all attendees Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly Logo on all email blasts sent to over 700 recipients Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event

Registration Sponsors- $300 As a Registration Sponsor, you will receive recognition including: Logo on signage at the event and at Registration table Logo in event program distributed all attendees Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly Logo on email blasts sent to over 700 recipients Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event

Entertainment/Social Hour/Presentation Sponsors- $250 As an Entertainment/Social Hour/Presentation Sponsor, you will receive recognition including: Logo on signage at the event Logo in event program distributed all attendees Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly Logo on email blasts sent to over 700 recipients Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event

Decoration Sponsors- $100 As a Decoration Sponsor, you will receive recognition including: Logo in event program distributed all attendees Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly Logo on email blasts sent to over 700 recipients Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event

Table Sponsors- $50 As a Table Sponsor you will receive: A tent card with your logo on a table at the event and business Name included on event programs Business may decorate their table and provide promotional material (optional) Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event

*************************************************************************************** CHAMBER RAFFLE BASH SPONSORSHIP SIGN UP ____ $1,000 Level

____$500 Level

____ $300 Level

____Payment Enclosed

____$250 Level

____ $50 Level

____Please Invoice

Company: _____________________________________Contact:_______________________________

Please return to:

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-332-5080 ~ Fax: 603-332-5216 ~ Email: [email protected]

BECOME A 2016 CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP CHAMPION! Invest in Tomorrow’s Future by Donating Today The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer its Members the opportunity to be named a Chamber Scholarship Champion. Your $100 donation will benefit the Scholarship Fund that enables the Chamber to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who are employees of a Chamber member or the child of an employee at a Chamber member business or organization.

All Chamber Scholarship Champions will be officially recognized and thanked upon the recipient(s) being chosen in April in the:  Chamber’s Newsletter  Company Name Included in a Press Release  Company Logo on E-blast  At Scholarship Ceremony  Invited to the Photo Op with recipient(s)

The three 2015 scholarship recipients Emma Clarke, Andrew Clark, and Braelyn Croteau are pictured here with some of the Chamber Scholarship Champions!

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____ YES, Please sign my company up to become a $100 Chamber Scholarship Champion! _____ Payment Enclosed

_____ Invoice Me

Company Name __________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person___________________________________ Phone __________________________________ Return To:

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-332-5080 Fax: 603-332-5216 Email: [email protected]

2016 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: FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016

Student Information Student’s Name ____________________________________________________________Phone _____________________ Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Educational Information High School Attending: _________________________________________________________________ GPA: __________________

SAT Math: ______________

SAT Writing: ____________

SAT Verbal: _____________

SAT Reading: ____________

SAT Total: _________________________________________ NOTE: Official High School Transcript MUST be attached for consideration

College Information College Major Being Pursued _________________________________________________________________________________ College Attending __________________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated College Expenses Tuition

$_______

Commuter Travel $_______

Room & Board

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Books & Supplies $ ______

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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

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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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Compass Home Inspections, LLC Rochester, NH Phone: 603-973-4768 Fax: 603-335-6681 [email protected] www.compasshomeinspection.net

Compass Home Inspections, LLC Located in southern New Hampshire, our company offers home purchasers, existing homeowners and commercial building owners a number of home and building inspection services.

Steve Ring, owner

With over 30 years of construction experience, we know what to look for and where potential problems could exist. The goal of our residential and commercial inspection services is to educate our clients so they can avoid any surprises when buying or selling a home or commercial property.

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Home Inspection Services

Pre-sale Home Inspections

Additional Inspection Services

Our home inspection services ensures that the biggest purchase of your life is an educated investment.

Our pre-sale inspection services uncover any potential problems before you put your house on the market.

In addition to our standard services, we offer a number of additional services to meet your home inspection needs.

Fully Certified Put over 30 years of construction experience and multiple industry certifications to work for your home inspection.

Why Have a Home Inspection? Buying a home could be the largest single investment you will ever make. To minimize unpleasant surprises and unexpected difficulties, you’ll want to learn as much as you can about the newly constructed or existing property before you buy it. A home inspection may identify the need for major repairs or builder oversights, as well as the need for maintenance to keep it in good shape. Following a property inspection, you will know more about the house, which will allow you to make decisions with confidence. If you already are a homeowner, a home inspection can identify problems in the making and suggest preventive measures that might help you avoid costly future repairs. If you are planning to sell your home, a home inspection can give you the opportunity to make repairs that will put the house in better selling condition.

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