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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

April, 2016

APRIL 7, 2016 5:30pm—7:00pm 120 Washington Street, Rochester, NH Co-Hosted By

Chris Hooper

Hosted By

Corporate Sponsors

Athletic Instinct

APRIL 20, 2016

from 5:30pm—7:00pm

27 Hancock Street, Suite 2, Rochester Program Sponsor

Social Hour Sponsor

Awards Sponsor

Underwritten By:

Entertainment Sponsors Technology Sponsor

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

Dessert Sponsors

Decoration Sponsors

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

Event Sponsors

$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! $100 each

OR 2016 Harley-Davidson FXDL Vivid Black Low Rider Motorcycle

$10,000 cash

See enclosed flyers for additional details!

See the Enclosed Flyer for Additional Details and Register as an Exhibitor!

@GRCCNH

Bluebird Self Storage recently joined the Chamber!

Join us as we tour Laars Heating Systems Company and learn of the types of manufacturing taking place here in Rochester!

CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT SHOW As a benefit of your Chamber membership, this public relations service is available to members only at no charge! A ribbon cutting ceremony is usually held when a business opens, moves, expands, is under new management, or celebrating an anniversary!

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!

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Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Hand Center Director, Roderick Bruno, MD, performed the first allograft vein nerve wrap procedure in New Hampshire. Dr. Bruno's surgical procedure marks the first time the technique of using an allograft vein has been performed in the state. For more information, visit www.accesssportsmed.com.

People’s United Bank recently awarded $2,500 to the New Hampshire Association for the Blind in Concord. The grant from People's United Community Foundation will fund the organization's Orientation & Mobility Program, which offers specialized instructions for navigating surroundings and avoiding obstacles without the benefit of visual cues and technology.

Adult Learning Center of Strafford County:

Profile Bank is a sponsor for the upcoming Fashion Show and Silent Auction on Sunday, April 3 at the Sheraton Portsmouth Haborside. The event benefits My Breast Cancer Support that provides financial and emotional support to local cancer patients. Tickets are $40.00. For additional information, please call (603) 759-5640 or visit www.mybreastcancersupport.org.

Through June 6 - Write Your First Novel Through - May 24 - Intermediate Spanish for Adults April 2 - Empowering Today's Woman Mondays, April 4 - May 9 - Facebook 101 April 9 - Block Printing on Cloth Napkins April 16 - Block Printing on Cloth Napkins April 16 - June 11- Novel Bootcamp

For more information or to see the full listing of courses offered, visit www.doveradultlearning.org. The Children's Dyslexia Centers-Seacoast Learning Center is proud to announce their Fourth Annual Run to Read 5k on Saturday, April 2 at the Rochester Ice Arena! For more information or to register, please visit www.coolrunning.com/eventcal/event/ run-to-read-5k.

Rochester Child Care Center presents a 5K for kids on Saturday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m. at McClelland Elementary School. Registration is $20.00 per person. For more information or to register, please visit www.rochesterchildcare.org. Rochester Child Care Center currently has three open positions on their Board of Directors! For additional information on serving on their Board and the responsibilities, contact Christiane Casserly at 603-332-9333.

Children's Museum of New Hampshire is selling raffle tickets for the chance to win a new 2016 Nissan 370Z sports coupe, a cash prize, or a trip for you and your friends to an African Safari in Tanzania! For additional information or to purchase your ticket, visit www.childrens-museum.org.

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! For more information call 603-244-3022 or visit www.revolutiontaproomandgrill.com.

COAST raised over $1,800 in donations for the NH Food Bank as a part of their #DayItForward campaign. A total of $1,635 in fares and donations were collected and an additional $175 was donated by COAST employees. These funds can be leveraged at the Food Bank to create up to 3,620 meals.

The Rochester Elks will host Love & Light to benefit Sheri McSheehy on Saturday, April 2 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event includes live music, cash bar, 50/50, food, and a silent auction. Raffle tickets are on sale! For more information, call (603) 231-6137.

First Church Congregational will host their Annual Outdoor Yard Sale on Saturday, May 7 at 7:00 a.m. They will be selling furniture, house wares, collectibles, toys, games and more! For more information, call (603) 332-1121 or visit www.first-ucc.net.

Rochester Main Street Spring Events:

Frisbie Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce its Inaugural Masquerade & Bow Tie Gala taking place on Saturday, April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Rochester Opera House. Event proceeds will benefit Frisbie Memorial Hospital's Patient Care-A-Van Transportation program. For additional information or to purchase tickets, call (603) 330-7909 or visit www.frisbiehospital.com.

For additional information, call (603) 330-3208 or visit www.rochestermainstreet.org.

HAVEN was one of nine non-profits chosen for the 29th Year of Service Award by Townsquare Media. The Year of Service is an on-air digital program designed to make a significant contribution to local non-profit organizations on The Shark and on WOKQ. For additional information, visit www.havennh.org. HAVEN will host their 5th Annual Kids Are Our Business Breakfast on Friday, April 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Portsmouth County Club. The cost is $20.00 to attend. For more information call (603) 436-4107 or visit www.havennh.org.

April 23 - Rochester Pride Day April 30 - Greater Rochester Authors Fair- Rochester Public Library May 7 - National Free Comic Book Day with Jetpack Comics and Holiday Inn Express

Rochester Opera House is accepting registrations for theatre camps over spring break. Theatre camps are open to all children 6-12 years old. For more information, call (603) 335-1992 or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com. 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, visit www.servicecu.org. Service Credit Union invites entrepreneurs and small business owners, to attend Network Your Way to Business Success on April 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Service Credit Union in Portsmouth. For additional information, call 1(800) 936-7730 or visit www.servicecu.org/businessconnection.

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The Board of Directors and Staff Welcome New Members! AUTOMOBILE DEALERS Rochester Toyota Robert Knowlton 48 Farmington Road, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5131 Email: [email protected] www.rochestertoyota.net Autos, Trucks, Sales and Service

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Admiral Property Management, LLC Scott Spewock 1 Wakefield Street #11, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 973-6024 Email: [email protected] www.admiralproperty.biz Property Management

TITLE SERVICES Red Door Title Lora Piatti 1 NH Avenue, Suite 320, Portsmouth, NH 03801 Phone: (603) 427-9399 Email: [email protected] www.RedDoorTitle.net Title and Legal Services

VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES Cremmen Creative Tim Cremmen 205 Middleton Road, Milton, NH 03851 Phone: 1-617-777-7639 Email: [email protected] Video Production and Photography - Special events, commercials, documentaries and consulting.

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 March and April!

Allstar Electric—5 Years Mid-City Realty—5 Years Arthur’s Always Clean, LLC—5 Years Blanchette Landscape Company—5 Years H J Grondin & Son, Inc.—5 Years Ladybug Flower Shop—5 Years Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire—15 Years Norman Vetter, Inc.—20 Years MLC Catering—10 Years 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 – 3 Years Cocheco Valley Humane Society—24 Years Compass Home Inspections, LLC – 2 Years Daniel Webster Council—2 Years Domino's – 3 Years East Rochester Family Dentistry – 19 Years Elm Grove Realty – 2 Years Frisbie Memorial Physician Practice Services – 25+ Years Granite State College – 25+ Years H J Grondin & Son, Inc.– 5 Years Heart Stone Haven Massage Therapy, LLC – 1 Year Holy Rosary Credit Union – 25+ Years La Corona Mexican Restaurant & Cantina – 3 Years Ladybug Flower Shop, Inc. – 5 Years Lilac Property Management, Inc,- 25+ Years MLC Catering, LLC – 10 Years Norman R. Gagnon Construction LLC – 23 Years Rochester Crimeline – 21 Years Rochester Professional Firefighters 1451 – 12 Years Rochester Youth Soccer Association – 3 Years

Are you looking to get involved or get your employees more involved?! Spring is here! The warmer weather means it’s time for the golfers among us to get out their clubs and get ready for a great season. This year the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s 42nd Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, June 7th at the Rochester Country Club. It’s a great day of golf for those that love to play. The Golf tournament also provides a number of opportunities to get you and your business in front of a large group of the Chamber membership and the local business community. Sponsorships, raffle prizes, goody bag items, as well as playing in the tournament can help you network and advertise your business. Contact the Chamber office today at 603-332-5080 to learn more about the available sponsorships or to register to play for the June 7th tournament!

Underwritten By

Player Fee—$140 Includes: Greens fees and cart, player goody bag, boxed lunch from SK’s Greenside Grille, hors d’oeuvres and a clambake dinner catered by Foster’s Downeast Clambake! Purchase Your PASSPORT PACKAGE for an additional $30 to receive your mulligans, raffle tickets, and entry into the Vegas Contest and Putting Contest!

See the enclosed flyers to register to play and for GREAT sponsorship opportunities to promote your business!

There are several Chamber committee that always welcome new faces! These committees meet monthly or bi-monthly and provide committee members a way to socialize and network with each other, reach out and connect with other Chamber members, and stay informed on City and State legislative issues. AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE GOVERMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE See the enclosed flyer with additional details on all the Chamber committees available!

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.

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

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

Mark Your Calendars Sunday

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DIRECTORS

CHAMBER STAFF President/CEO Laura Ring

Office/Events Manager Caitlyn Marble Part-Time Administrative Assistant Tori Gagnon

Friday

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2 Annual Banquet

Kristy Methot Holy Rosary Credit Union Immediate Past Chairman Mark Farrell Laars Heating Systems Company

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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5:30-7pm Athletic Instinct Business After Hours

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4pm Raffle Committee 17

5:30-7pm Edward JonesHooper, Granite State Lab, Groen Builders & United Insurance Business After Hours

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7:30am Board of Directors

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REGISTER

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EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS May 12 Community Expo At the Rochester Ice Arena May 24 Tri-Chamber Business After Hours at Holy Rosary Credit Union June 7 Golf Tournament June 16 The Gafney Home Business After Hours August 12 “BBQ and Hoedown” Chamber Raffle Bash At The Governor’s Inn

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

After

Hours

THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2016 ~ 5:30-7:00 PM Co-Hosted by:

Chris Hooper

Join Edward Jones-Chris Hooper, Granite State Lab, Groen Builders, and United Insurance as they co-host the April Business After Hours at the 120 Washington Street Building. Located at 120 Washington Street (Across from Staples)

Rochester, NH Networking, Refreshments and Lots of Raffles Prizes Including Two Lynyrd Skynyrd and Peter Frampton Tickets compliments of United Insurance and Four Red Sox Tickets compliments of Edward Jones – Chris Hooper Bring plenty of business cards!

RSVP by March 31, 2016 Online at: http://business.rochesternh.org/events/details/ business-after-hours-april-2016-1941 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) ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Company ____________________________________

After

Hours

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 ~ 5:30-7:00 PM Hosted by:

Join Athletic Instinct as they host an April Business After Hours to showcase their recently renovated fitness facility! Meet the trainers and learn of the various classes, products, personal and group training services they offer while networking with fellow Chamber members! Located at 27 Hancock Street, Suite 2 Rochester, NH Networking, Refreshments and Lots of Raffles Prizes! Bring plenty of business cards!

Athletic Instinct

RSVP by April 13, 2016 Online at: http://business.rochesternh.org/events/details/ business-after-hours-athletic-instinct-1942? _ga=1.167511223.842561467.1391110743 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) ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Company ____________________________________

Are you a young professional between the ages of 21-35? Why not get involved in the Chamber!?

Join us in April as we take a tour of Laars Heating Systems Company and see FIRST HAND the types of manufacturing being produced here in Rochester!

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

WHEN?

from 4:00pm-6:00pm

WHERE?

20 Industrial Way, Rochester Benefits of Becoming Involved:

WHY?

Sense of Community and Belonging Great Networking Opportunities Social Interactions Represent Company at Various Events Build Rapport with Potential Clients/Community Members

____Yes, I am interested in attending the Greater Rochester Young Professional Networking Meeting. Contact(s): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________________ Return Form To:

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

Phone: ________________________________________

www.Facebook.com/GRYPNH

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]

____No

42nd Annual Golf Tournament & Clambake

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Underwritten By

Rochester Country Club 9:00am Shotgun Start

SPONSORSHIP & PLAYER PACKAGE OPPORTUNITIES TYPE OF SPONSORSHIP

AMOUNT

AMOUNT

HOLE SPONSORSHIPS WITHOUT PASSPORT PKG

HOLE SPONSORSHIP/TEAM FOURSOME PACKAGE HOLE SPONSOR WITHOUT TEAM FOURSOME PACKAGE (SIGNAGE AT TEE, GREEN AND FAIRWAY) TEE, GREEN OR FAIRWAY SPONSOR

WITH PASSPORT PKG

$860 $350

$980

$200

(SIGNAGE AT TEE, GREEN OR FAIRWAY)

PRIZE SPONSORSHIPS HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSHIP/FOURSOME PACKAGE HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR (WITHOUT FOURSOME) INDIVIDUAL PRIZE (PRO SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATE TO INDIVIDUAL) TEAM PRIZE (PRO SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATES TO EACH TEAM PLAYER) TOP TEAM PRIZE (MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TEAM)

$910 $400 $25 or $50 $80 or $100 $200 Each Team

$1030

CART SPONSORSHIP CART SPONSOR (BUSINESS NAME ON CART) $1,200 (signage on all carts), or $600 (signage on half the carts) BOX LUNCH SPONSORSHIP NEW!! BUSINESS NAME/LOGO ON ALL BOX LUNCHES PROVIDED TO PLAYERS

GOLFER REGISTRATION

$1,000

PAYMENT INFORMATION

_____Please sign up for the foursome listed below (If more than 1 team, please use separate form) _____Please sign up the player(s) listed below

Check Enclosed Bill Me

Charge my Credit Card Exp. date

Credit Card #

MasterCard Visa Discover American Express

Indicate Meal Choice for Each:

PLAYER NAME

LUNCH __ Ham

__ Turkey

__ Veggie

DINNER: __ Lobster

__ Steak

__ Chicken

LUNCH __ Ham

PLAYER NAME

PLAYER NAME

__ Turkey

DINNER: __ Lobster

__ Steak

__ Chicken

LUNCH __ Ham

__ Turkey

__ Veggie

DINNER: __ Lobster

__ Steak

__ Chicken

__ Turkey

__ Veggie

LUNCH __ Ham

PLAYER NAME

__ Veggie

DINNER: __ Lobster

__ Steak

__ Chicken

Signature

Please check your player/sponsor preferences below: Foursome/Hole Sponsor Package WITH PASSPORT

$860 or $980

$ _________

Foursome/Hole-in-one Sponsor Package $910 or WITH PASSPORT $1030

$ _________

Hole-in-one Sponsor Only

$400

$ _________

Hole Sponsor Only

$350

$ _________

Prize Sponsor __$25 __$50 __$80 __$100 __$200

$ _________

Cart Sponsor __$1,200 (all) __$600(1/2)

$ _________

Box Lunch Sponsor __$1,000 (all) __$500(1/2)

$ _________

Golf Players

COMPANY

# of Additional Guests for Dinner Only ____ PHONE

__ Lobster

__ Steak

__ Chicken

___ Players @ $140 each

Golf Players with Passport Package—Includes: 15 raffle tickets, 2 Mulligans, Vegas hole and putting contest entry fees (Add’l $30/player) ___ Players @ $170 each # Dinner Only Guests ___Guests @ $45 each GRAND TOTAL

$ _________ $ _________ $ _________ $ _________

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

SEE THE REVERSE SIDE FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

Underwritten By

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 ∙ Rochester Country Club

2016 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION FORM Box Lunch Sponsor- Receive the following promotion: NEW!!!!! Logo included on player’s boxed lunches Logo displayed on PowerPoint Presentation at event Business name will be announced at the awards dinner following the tournament Logo in the Golf Tournament programs, newsletter flyers and eblasts Recognition as sponsor on Chamber’s social media pages Business name listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

Sign Me Up!

LUNCH BOX SPONSORSHIP Lunch Box Sponsor:

Awards/Program Sponsor- Receive the following promotion: Logo displayed on PowerPoint Presentation at event Business name will be announced at the awards dinner following the tournament Logo in the Golf Tournament programs (Program sponsor receives ad on back page) Business logo listed on newsletter flyers and eblasts Recognition as sponsor on Chamber’s social media pages Business name listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament Golf Cart Sponsor- Receive the following promotion: Sign with business name attached to golf carts during entire tournament Logo displayed on PowerPoint Presentation at event Logo in the Golf Tournament programs, newsletter flyers and eblasts Recognition as sponsor on Chamber’s social media pages Business logo listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

$1,000.00

______

AWARDS/PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP Awards Sponsor: Program Sponsor:

$500.00 $500.00

______ ______

GOLF CART SPONSORSHIP Signage on all carts: Signage on 1/2 the carts: Signage on 1/4 the carts:

$1,200.00 $600.00 $400.00

______ ______ ______

HOLE SPONSOR FEE

Hole Sponsors– Receive the following promotion: Signage with company name on course at the tee, on the green and in fairway Logo in Golf Tournament programs, newsletter flyer and eblasts Business name will be announced at the awards dinner following the tournament Business logo displayed on PowerPoint presentation at the tournament Business logo listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

Sponsorship fee if sign up a foursome: $300.00

_______

Sponsorship fee without a foursome:

_______

Tee, Green or Fairway Sponsors—Receive the following promotion: Signage with company name at either the tee, on the green or in the fairway Listing in the Golf Tournament programs Business name displayed on PowerPoint presentation at the tournament Business name listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

Tee/Green/Fairway Sponsor: $200.00

$350.00

TEE, GREEN OR FAIRWAY SPONSOR

______

TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PRIZE SPONSOR

Team/Individual Prize Sponsors– Receive the following promotion: Listing in the Golf Tournament programs Business name announced at the awards ceremony for winning players and teams Business name listed on the Chamber newsletter flyer following the tournament. Top Men and Women’s team prizes will be awarded

Individual Prize: $25-$50

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Team Prize: $80-$100

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Top Team Prize: $200 Each Team

Hole in One Sponsors—Receive the following promotion:

______

HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR

Signage with company name on course at the tee Logo in the Golf Tournament programs, newsletter flyers and eblasts Business name announced at the awards dinner following the tournament Business name listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament.

Raffle and Auction Prize Sponsors– Provide a prize for the raffle drawing or auction and receive the following promotion: Business name announced during raffle drawing or live auction Listing in Golf Tournament programs Business name listed on the Chamber newsletter flyer following the tournament.

Sponsor fee if signing up a foursome: $350.00

______

Sponsor fee without a foursome:

______

$400.00

RAFFLE PRIZE/AUCTION ITEM Provide a gift certificate, gift item, golf related item, rounds of golf, tickets for concert or sporting event, etc.

Goody Bag Sponsors provide a golf related item to be placed in the 150 goody bags given to tournament players receive the following promotion: The opportunity to showcase business name on the item included in the goody bag Listing in Golf Tournament programs Business name listed on the Chamber newsletter flyer following the tournament

______

GOLF GOODY BAG ITEMS Provide us with 150 golf balls, tees, markers, towels, or bag tags, etc. with your business name

______

GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSOR SIGN-UP _____Please sign my business up as a Sponsor for the box checked above

Sponsor Fee $_____________

____Invoice ____Payment Enclosed

If providing Items for raffle, auction or goody bags, please list: ______________________________ ____________________________________________ Business

Phone

Contact _________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Complete & return by April 15, 2016 to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce ∙ 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 ∙ Fax: (603) 332-5216 ∙ E: [email protected]

2016 Chamber Raffle Winner Selects Either 2016 Harley Davidson FXDL Low Rider Motorcycle, Vivid Black

$10,000 cash prize

Event Underwriter:

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

Each Chamber Raffle Ticket purchased ADMITS TWO to attend the

Hospitality Sponsor

“BBQ and Hoedown”

Chamber Raffle Bash Event Friday, August 12, 2016 • 6:00pm to 10:00pm at The Governor’s Inn • 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester 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 Purchase Your Chamber Raffle Tickets! Chamber Raffle Ticket 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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Address __________________________________________

Chamber Raffle Bash Sponsorship Opportunities Drawing Sponsor- $1,000 As a 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 Digital Number Boards (inside and outside) 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 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- $500 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 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

Game Sponsor- $200 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 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 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 ____$250 Level ____ $100 Level ____ $50 Level 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]

Ambassador Committee

Membership Retention

Build professional relationships through personal contact with Chamber members, assist to retain membership base and generate involvement. Meeting Date: Second Wednesday of every other month at 8:15am

Membership Development Committee

Membership Recruitment

Plan, devise and execute strategies and actions to increase membership base. Meeting Date: First Wednesday of every other month at 4:00pm at a different member restaurant each month

Government Affairs Council

Monitoring

Represent, monitor and advocate members’ interests and concerns to local, regional, state and federal governmental organizations on issues that affect the economic well-being and quality of life in the greater Rochester area. Meeting Date: Third Thursday of each month at 7:30am

Public Relations Committee

PR Management

Develop and maintain a positive image of the Chamber, recommend public relations efforts and communicate information about the Chamber to the membership, non-members and the public. Meeting Date: Second Friday of each month at 8:15am or as determined by committee

Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet Committee Develop a festive dinner dance and awards banquet where the organization presents Citizen of the Year and Business Leader of the Year recipients and where Chamber members can unite socially. Meeting Date: 4 - 5 meetings at 4:00pm from January - April as determined by the committee

Community Expo Committee Establish event to showcase member businesses in a trade show format. Promote event to existing members and the public to attend. Meeting Date: 4 meetings at 4:00pm from January - April as determined by the committee

Golf Tournament Committee Create golf tournament fundraiser for Chamber members and their guests to unite socially while promoting member businesses. Meeting Date: 4 - 5 times at 8:00am from February - June as determined by the committee

Chamber Raffle/Bash Committee Sell tickets for cash prize or merchandise certificates to be spent at participating member business. Meeting Date: 4 - 5 times at 8:00am from March - August as determined by the committee

Holiday Parade/Tree Lighting Committee Coordinate spectacular holiday parade of floats, marching bands, mobile units and marchers for the community. Coordinate tree lighting ceremony to kick-off the holiday season. Meeting Date: 4 - 5 times at 8:00am from September - December as determined by the committee

Get involved - call the Chamber at 603-332-5080

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All forms may be located at: www.extendedlearningoppty.org