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FEBRUARY, 2015

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

Saturday, March 28, 2015

2015 CHAMBER SHOWCASE & BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

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THURSDAY, February 26, 2015 5:00-7:00PM At the ROCHESTER ELKS #1393 EVENT CO-SPONSORS:

Underwritten By An Evening of THANKS Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet Corporate Co– Sponsors

$500 GRAND RAFFLE PRIZE

$1,500 Grand Prize Raffle Sponsor

Program Sponsor

Social Hour Sponsor

Entertainment Sponsors

Sponsored by:

EVENT FEATURES: *INFORMATION TABLES SHOWCASING CHAMBER BENEFITS, EVENTS & SERVICES *CASH BAR *RAFFLES AT EVERY TABLE *A TASTE OF THE CHAMBER FEATURING TASTY SAMPLES FROM

Awards Sponsor

Technology Sponsor

Decoration Sponsors

Enter to Win $1,500! Raffle Tickets Currently on Sale for $2.00 each or a book of 6 for $10.00 See the Attached Flyer for More Information or to Purchase! Formal invitations to be mailed in February!

Domino’s Pizza ~ MLC Catering Papa Gino’s ~ Rochester Elks #1393 SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYER FOR DETAILS

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR BUSINESS LEADER & CITIZEN OF THE YEAR! The Chamber is currently seeking nominations for two prestigious awards, the 2015 Business Leader of the Year and 2015 Citizen of the Year.

Nominations are due by Friday, February 13, 2015 See the attached flyers for details and nomination forms!

UPDATE NEWSLETTER UNDERWRITTEN BY:

Sponsored By:

STATE of the CITY Breakfast Forum

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015 7:30 AM Frisbie Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester $15 Chamber Members * $25 Non-Members

SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYER FOR DETAILS

Featuring City Officials: Mayor Thomas “T.J.” Jean City Manager Dan Fitzpatrick Deputy City Manager/ Director of Community Development Karen Pollard

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ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF FREE CHAMBER BENEFITS? Become a Chamber Scholarship Champion! Invest in Tomorrow’s Future by Donating Today Your Chamber is pleased to offer Members the opportunity to be named a Chamber Scholarship Champion by becoming a $100 donor to benefit the annual scholarship given by the Chamber. Broadview Animal Hospital recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

See the Attached Flyer for More Details!

CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP The Chamber is pleased to be providing $500 Scholarship(s) to eligible high school students!

HBL Group, LLC recently held a ribbon cutting at their new location, 9 Colonial Way, Suite A in Barrington!

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 MetroCast CALL CAITLYN AT 603-332-5080 TO SCHEDULE YOUR PRESENTATION AT THE CHANNEL 12 STUDIO! Watch Rochester Channel 12 to see the member featured this month!

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

Application deadline is Friday, April 24, 2015

VISIT TUSCANY AND COSTA DEL SOL! The Chamber and Premier Cruise and Travel will host two exciting trips in 2015! In March, travel to the beautiful region of Tuscany over a nine day period. Trip includes tour of Florence, Gates of Paradise, Venice, Leaning Tower of Pisa and more! In October, visit Costa del Sol on the Mediterranean coastline for nine days. Tour the City of Seville with visits to the Gold Tower and ornate cathedral housing Christopher Columbus’ tomb. For additional trip information, visit http://business.rochesternh.org/events/details/travel-to-tuscany -with-the-chamber-616. See the enclosed flyers or contact Laura Ring at 603-332-5080 or Rod Jablonski at 603-373-9151!

FEBRUARY, 2015 Adult Learning Center of Strafford County offers new classes including Goal Setting, Intermediate Computer Literacy, and Drawing with Watercolor Pencils! For more information, visit www.doveradultlearning.org. Bank of New Hampshire is proud to announce that Barry Leonard has been promoted to Senior Vice President - Chief Commercial Banking Officer. Barry joined Bank of New Hampshire in 2010 and has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has played a key role in the growth and development of the Commercial Banking Division since that time. Children's Museum of New Hampshire received a generous donation from Holy Rosary Credit Union to fund the museum's Coin Maze, a popular spot where children drop in pennies and dimes to watch them tumble through obstacles. The Coin Maze will be unveiled to the public during February school vacation weeks. For more information, visit www.childrens-museum.org. Cornerstone VNA will benefit from The Fashion Show & Silent Auction fundraiser this year being held on April 12 at Wentworth by the Sea at 2:00pm. Tickets are $35 each and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, visit www.fashionshownh.org or www.cornerstonevna.org. Frisbie Memorial Hospital will be hosting weekly seminars through February 15 with health insurance application assistors to guide people through the process of enrolling in the 2015 New Hampshire Health Insurance Marketplace. This free, public service will be held on Tuesdays, from 4pm - 7pm at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. For additional information, call (603) 335-8109. Frisbie Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees has appointed John Marzinzik as the hospital's new President & CEO. Marzinzik has served as Senior Vice President & CFO at Frisbie Memorial Hospital since 1993 and has 35 years of administrative and financial experience within a hospital environment. Frisbie Memorial Hospital has partnered with Profile Bank and the American Heart Association to present Go Red & Celebrate American Heart Month. On February 17, there will be a complimentary healthy breakfast featuring inspirational speakers at the Frisbie Memorial Education & Conference Center beginning at 7:30am. RSVP to Judy Ouellette by calling 603-330-7909. The Governor's Inn presents the annual Murder Mystery featuring the Mystery of the Murder of Suspicious Superhero from February 6 - 28. Tickets are $62 each and include a five course meal, tax and gratuity and lots of fun! Visit www.governorsinn.com or call 603-332-0107 for more information. Granite State Choral Society presents their 40th Anniversary Gala on March 28 at The Governor's Inn featuring a five piece movement entitled "Rochester" that highlights the historic persons, events and landmarks of Rochester. Sponsorship opportunities and tickets are now available. For more information, visit www.gschoralsociety.org. Hagan's Motor Pool is taking up a collection to benefit the Homeless Center for Strafford County. Items being collected include non-perishable food items, new or gently worn clothing, hygiene products, office supplies, toys, kitchen items, bedding and towels. For more information on the Homeless Center, visit www.homelesscenterforstraffco.org. High Kicks TaeKwon-Do is beginning to offer a new Little Dragons class for children ages 3-5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00pm 4:30pm. For more information or class pricing, contact Danielle Ramsey, Marcie Wilkinson or Gary Arkerson at 603-534-4133 or visit www.highkickstkd.com.

New Hampshire Employment Security is hosting a free seminar entitled Payroll Taxes, IRS Taxes and Unemployment Taxes Information on February 2 from 1 - 3pm. The seminar will be held at their office located at 6 Marsh Brook Road in Somersworth. For additional information or to register to attend, call 603-742-3600 or visit www.nhes.nh.gov. Progressive Training was ranked #4 viewers choice of the Best Gyms in New Hampshire by WMUR. Progressive Training is located inside the Gonic Mill and offers something for everyone! Visit www.startyourprogress.com. R.M. Edgerly & Son, Inc. is co-sponsoring The Ultimate Ladies Night Out with Frisbie Memorial Hospital and the Rochester Elks on March 14 from 6 - 10pm! Attendees are invited to wear their old prom dresses, wedding dresses, and bridesmaid dresses for an evening featuring dinner, raffles, lots of dancing and fun! Register before February 28 for $35 per person or after March 1 for $40 per person. For tickets, call 603-332-9891. RiverStones Custom Framing will host an exhibit called Winter Hopscotch: Jumping with Joy from Place to Place, for the month of February during regular business hours. The exhibit will feature the art of Ross Bachelder. There will be an opening reception on February 7 from 12—3pm that is open to all to come and meet the artist. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call 603-502-3366. Rochester Main Street was selected to receive one of four Technical Assistance Grants. The competitive award program gives Main Street programs an opportunity to receive hands-on training from leading revitalization experts at the National Main Street Center on one of four topics: Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Leadership and Board Development, or Diversity. For more information, visit www.rochestermainstreet.org. Rochester Opera House Upcoming Events: February 6 - Motor Booty Affair February 7 - Draw the Line February 15 - Teens Rock Rochester February 21 - The Spirit of Johnny Cash

For more information or tickets, visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com or call the box office at 603-335-1992. The SHARE Fund will benefit from the Wings and Wheels event hosted by the Rochester Police Department on June 13 from 10am - 2pm. The event will feature free plane rides for children, helicopter rides, live entertainment, exhibits, games and more! Admission is a non-perishable food item that will be collected for Gerry's Food Pantry. For more information, contact The SHARE Fund at 603-335-0011 or visit www.rochesterwingsandwheels.com.

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 January and February! Brookside Place Apartment – 10 Years Colonial Hill Center - Genesis HealthCare – 15 Years Cut-N-Tyme Hair Salon – 5 Years High Degree Heating – 10 Years Michael P. Dubois, CPA – 5 Years The UPS Store—10 Years Village Pizza of Rochester – 15 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.

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M E M B E R S H I P Welcome!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The Board of Directors and Staff Welco me New Memb ers ! INSURANCE State Farm Insurance – Gary Branyen Gary Branyen 12 Milton Road, Rochester, NH 03868 Phone: (603)994-8383 Fax: (603)994-0418 Email: [email protected] Web: www.branyen.com

MARKETING iConcierge Marketing Management Solutions, LLC Felicia LaBranche Phone: (603)833-9400 Email: [email protected] Web: www.iconciergemarketing.com Marketing Consultant PAINTING CONTRACTOR DeVuono Painting, LLC Nicholas DeVuono 36 Charles Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603)969-6364 Email: [email protected] Web: www.devuonopainting.com PHOTOGRAPHY Tanya Lee Hervey Photography Tanya Hervey 24 Union Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603)842-2608 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tanyaleeherveyphotography.com Photography services including business headshots, family portraits and high school senior portraits RADIO STATIONS/BROADCASTING WWSF 102.3FM & AM1220 The Legends Dave Stevens 883 Main Street, PO Box 1220, Sanford, ME 04073 Phone: (207)324-1220 Email: [email protected] Web: www.sanfordlegends.com Radio Station—Broadcasting Services

And the Insert Winner is… The renewal insert winner for December was BootLegger’s Footwear Center Businesses that renew their membership before their renewal month receive two chances in a raffle and businesses that renew during their renewal month receive one chance to win a free newsletter insert in the printed or electronic newsletter! Get Your Membership in early or on-time to win!

U P D A T E MEMBER RENEWALS

The Board of Directors and Staff Wish to Thank the Members Listed for Renewing Their Chamber Investments.

125 Maintenance & Fence, Inc.—4 Years Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – 2 Years Anchorage Inns of Rochester – 25+ Years Auger & Sons, Inc. – 12 Years Bank of New Hampshire – 9 Years BootLegger’s Footwear Center – 25+ Years C. Boyen Thompson, CPA – 1 Year China Palace Asian Diner – 8 Years CMD CPA, LLC – 1 Year Creteau Hackett Lachapelle & Associates LLC – 13 Years Cut-N-Tyme Hair Salon – 5 Years Dave C. Pak, DMD, PA – 3 Years Dead River Company – 25+ Years Dynasty Chinese Restaurant – 24 Years Eastern Propane & Oil - 25+ Years Frisbie Memorial Hospital – 25+ Years The Gafney Home – 6 Years Goodwin Community Health – 18 Years The Governor’s Inn Spaulding Steak & Ale – 23 Years Granite State Choral Society – 4 Years Great Clips – 4 Years High Degree Heating – 10 Years Hourihane, Cormier & Associates, LLC – 17 Years Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service – 14 Years La Corona Mexican Restaurant & Cantina—2 Years Law Office of Carl W. Potvin, PC – 14 Years Lisabeth Wotherspoon, LICSW – 6 Years Lydall Performance Materials – 25+ Years Martin’s Point Healthcare – 9 Years Michael P. Dubois, CPA – 5 Years Pit Bull Painting & More, Inc. – 1 Year Positively Creative Solutions, LLC Premier Cruise and Travel – 6 Years Profile Bank – 25+ Years Project PRIDE—18 Years R.M. Edgerly & Son, Inc. – 25+ Years Rochester Housing Authority – 21 Years Rochester School District Foundation – 4 Years Studley Flower Gardens, Inc. – 25+ Years Tranquility Wellness Services – 7 Years United Insurance Foss & Came Agency – 25+ Years Unitil – 8 Years The UPS Store—10 Years Victims, Inc. – 22 Years Wensley & Jones, PLLC – 25+ Years

FEBRUARY, 2015

C O M M I T T E E AMBASSADOR CORNER By Tanya Miranda, Adecco Employment Services Have you heard the term “Pay It Forward?” We are in the day and age of paying forward to help and volunteer within our communities. The Portsmouth Adecco office likes to “Pay It Forward” throughout the year by participating and volunteering with the Chamber! The Rochester Chamber of Commerce is a business and community driven organization that assists companies in their quest for more business. They help you get the word out about your business and provide many networking events to meet potential customers. It makes you feel good when you meet new people and know that you may have a service or product that can benefit them and you only had to attend a chamber event.

N E W S MEMBER TESTIMONIAL How the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Helps My Business!

“Our school has been a Member of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce since 2012. The Chamber has given us a lot of exposure through their website, networking events, and the business directory. We have enjoyed the many Chamber events especially the Community Expo, which has added new students to our school. The efficiency and professionalism of the staff at the Chamber is excellent.”

I try to attend one event per month in the Rochester area as well as serve on the Ambassador’s Committee, giving me the opportunity to reach out to members and if I can and also put a plug in for Adecco; the rewards happen both ways! So why don’t you attend the next chamber event and see how it can help you and your business. “Pay It Forward” through the chamber; one event at a time!

Underwritten by:

Gary Arkerson Have a testimonial you would like to share about how the Chamber has helped your business? Submit a testimonial with your photo and business logo to [email protected] and we will schedule it to be displayed here, on the Chamber’s Facebook page and website, and on the MetroCast Channel 12 bulletin board.

Corporate Sponsors To-Date

Event Details

8th Annual Community Expo Thursday, May 7, 2015 4:00-7:00pm Rochester Ice Arena Showcase Your Products and Services to the Local Business Community and the Public in a Trade Show Format. Booth Space Cost: $100 Chamber Members • $150 Non-Members includes 8’ space with 6’ draped table

“Taste of the Chamber” Featuring member Restaurants and Caterers! See the Enclosed Flyer for Additional Details

2015 Officers, Directors & Staff

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

OFFICERS Chairman of the Board Mark Farrell Laars Heating Systems Company Chairman-Elect Thomas “T.J.” Jean The Gafney Home Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Heather Tacconi Tacconi Law, LLC Vice Chair, Membership Diane DeVries Digrafika, LLC Treasurer Matt Beaulieu Service Credit Union Immediate Past Chairman Bruce Boudreau Acme Rug & Upholstery Cleaning

DIRECTORS

HELP US KEEP YOUR ADDRESS CORRECT—Please let us know if your name or address is incorrect. Call 603-332-5080 or email [email protected] with corrections. Thank you!

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Anne Brown Daystar, Inc. Robert Caron United Insurance Foss & Came Agency

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Susan Funk Interventional Spine Medicine Mike Hagan Hagan’s Motor Pool Greg Hopkins HBL Group, LLC

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CHAMBER CALENDAR

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Brad Jett Comcast Spotlight Michelle Landry Frisbie Memorial Hospital

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13 Deadline to Submit Bus. Ldr & Citizen of the Year Nominations

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State of the City Breakfast Forum March 28

Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet May 7 Community Expo

Kathleen Lewis Public Service of New Hampshire Kristy Methot Holy Rosary Credit Union

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26 Annual Chamber Showcase Business After Hours 5-7pm

Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy Bill Powers Bill Powers Painting

UPCOMING EVENTS

27 Board of Directors 7:30am

June 2 Golf Tournament

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Janet Oliver Unitl Leslie Simpson Bank of New Hampshire Darlene Towle MLC Catering ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

CHAMBER STAFF President/CEO Laura Ring Office/Events Manager Caitlyn Marble

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CHAMBER BUILDING HAS OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE Office space is currently available on the second and third floor of the Chamber Building. Second floor space offers: Newly renovated 1 room office totaling 136 SF. Room measures 10’ x 11 1/2’ with a 3’x7’ storage closet. Freshly painted, new carpeting and new window treatments. (Pictured Right) Third floor space: Approximately 1,100 SF of space. Space offers one main room with approximate dimensions of 16’x34’ and 2 offices with approximate dimensions of 14’x16’. Main room also contains two bathrooms, and kitchenette area. (Pictured below) Lease includes heat, air conditioning, water and proportionate share of electricity. Call Laura at 603-332-5080. See enclosed flyer for additional photos!

9th Annual Chamber Showcase & Business After Hours Thursday, February 26, 2015  5:00-7:00pm Hosted by

Rochester Elks Lodge BPO #1393 41 Columbus Avenue, Rochester

Event Co-Sponsored By

FREE to Attend! ~ Open to Chamber Members, Non-Members & the General Public ~ Cash Bar ~ 50/50 Raffle ~ Prizes at Every Table!

Attend the 9th Annual Chamber Showcase & Business After Hours! Learn more about the many benefits that Chamber membership offers. Take the opportunity to meet the Chamber leadership and network with more than 150 attendees!

Enjoy A “Taste of the Chamber” Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by: Domino’s Pizza MLC Catering Papa Gino’s Rochester Elks #1393

VISIT INFORMATION TABLES SHOWCASING: Chamber Committees Membership Benefits & Services Chamber Events and Fundraisers Community Activities & Information Sponsored by

Grand Prize Raffle $500 CASH! For more information or to register to attend this event, contact the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce at 603.332.5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org

2015 BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be presenting its 22nd annual BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR. This prestigious award will be presented at the Chamber's Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet on March 28, 2015. This award recognizes a Chamber member business in good standing who has demonstrated leadership in the business community and/or their profession, participates in and has made substantial contributions to its industry and to the business community of the greater Rochester area.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: Friday, February 13, 2015 QUALIFICATIONS FOR BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR 1. Business leader in an active company, professional firm or non-profit organization. 2. Demonstrates leadership in a variety of roles in the business community and in profession. 3. Participates in and provides support to the general benefit of the Chamber of Commerce, business community and greater Rochester area. 4. Contributes to the community, beyond business interests and Chamber of Commerce activities will be considered. 5. Business is member in good standing of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. 6. Services need not be confined to a single year, but should be recent enough to have current significance. 7. Long-term achievement of business leader may be considered for a lifetime achievement award. 8. Officers and Directors of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are ineligible. 9. Prior winners are ineligible. 10. This award will not be given posthumously. 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. Supporting documentation is required to support your nomination that should include: *Company’s business description *Involvement/contributions made to business community *Company’s community involvement *Involvement/contributions to community *Positions/offices held by nominee *Business activities *Summary of business’ contributions to its industry including awards/honors received *Letters of recommendation 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.

PAST BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Kennett R. Kendall, Jr., Willis Corroon Corporation Robert Gustafson, K.W. Thompson Tool/Center Arms Robert Steele, Waste Management of NH Art Nickless, Norway Plains Associates George Bald, Pease Development Authority Joseph T. Behre, K.W. Thompson Tool/Center Arms Albert H. Miltner, Jr., Miltner’s Shoes Edward J. Feliciano, Feliciano Limousine Charles “Chuck” Clement, Eastern Propane Charles Pieroni, C & K Printing Dr. Raymond Yeagley, Rochester Superintendent William L. Cormier, Hourihane Cormier & Associates

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Anthony Ejarque, The Governor’s Inn/Slim’s Tex Mex Al Felgar, Frisbie Memorial Hospital Mark Hourihane, Hourihane Cormier & Associates Lisa Stanley, Wit-Way Supply Howard Seckendorf, Granite Steak & Grill/ Windjammers Seafood Restaurant Charles Hervey, Hervey’s Tire Company Ron Poulin, Poulin Auto Country Linda Hotchkiss, Rochester District VNA Norman Vetter, Norman Vetter, Inc. David Keefe, Federal Savings Bank

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2015 BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR CONFIDENTIAL NOMINATION OF THE 2015 BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE: Full Name

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Company Address

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# of Years in Business _______________

NOMINATOR (INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name

Phone

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QUALIFICATIONS OF THE NOMINEE:

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION OF NOMINEE:

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Signature of Individual Submitting Nomination

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Nomination form and attached documentation must be submitted by Friday, February 13, 2015 to: Awards Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216

2015 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be presenting its 52nd annual CITIZEN OF THE YEAR. This prestigious award will be presented at the Chamber's Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet on March 28, 2015. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellent leadership and citizenship in the community and has made substantial contributions to the betterment of the greater Rochester area.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: Friday, February 13, 2015 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 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 & Clair Bisaillion

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2015 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CONFIDENTIAL NOMINATION OF THE 2015 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:

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Nomination form and attached documentation must be submitted by Friday, February 13, 2015 to: Awards Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216

PRESENTS A

STATE of the CITY Breakfast Forum Sponsored by:

Featuring City Officials Mayor Thomas “T.J.” Jean

City Manager

Thursday, March 5, 2015

7:30-9:00 am Frisbie Community Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester

Dan Fitzpatrick

Cost to Attend the Forum Economic Development Manager

Karen Pollard

$15.00 Chamber Members $25.00 Non-Chamber Members SEATING IS LIMITED and on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-registration is required. To register, please contact the Chamber office at 603-332-5080 or email [email protected]

An Evening of THANKS Underwritten by

Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet March 28, 2015 $60 per person

Black Tie Optional

Social Hour 6:-00-7:00pm

Dinner at 7:00pm

Corporate Co– Sponsors

$1,500 Grand Prize Raffle Sponsor

Program Sponsor

Social Hour Sponsor

Entertainment Sponsors

Awards Sponsor

Technology Sponsor

Decoration Sponsors

Annual Dinner Dance Raffle Ticket Order Form Purchase Your Tickets for A Chance To Win $1,500 Cash! Sponsored By

The winner will be drawn at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet March 28, 2015 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: $________

Payment Enclosed ______ Invoice Me _______

Return To: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, 18 South Main Street, Rochester NH by March 20, 2015

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

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 Exhibit in an 8’ space with a 6’ table. Exhibitor space includes 6’ draped table and chairs. Promotion on Chamber website prior to the event Promotion in Community Expo program provided to attendees at the event

Cost to Exhibit: $100/booth Chamber Members & $150/booth non-Chamber Members Taste of the Chamber    

In exchange for providing enough food items for approximately 250 attendees during the event, this exhibitor opportunity offers the following: Listing as Taste of the Chamber Participant on event publicity The opportunity to display menus and promotional items at the event. Business name included on promotional flyers in newsletter, press releases, event program, e-mail blasts and on the Chamber website Business name included on the Taste of the Chamber signage at the event.

Cost to Exhibit: TRADE

2015 COMMUNITY EXPO EXHIBITOR SIGN UP ____Please sign my business up as an Exhibitor: _____ $100 Member

_____$150 Non-Member

____Invoice Me

____Payment Enclosed

____I would like to participate in the “Taste of the Chamber”

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]

Business:________________________________________________________ Contact Email:__________________________________________ Phone:__________________ Electricity Needed? ___Yes

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BECOME A 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 May 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)

2014 scholarship recipients Michael Cook and Kaitlyn Lavertu 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]

2015 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, APRIL 24, 2015

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

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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

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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 ________________________________________

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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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Tuscany

Day by Day:

9-Day Journey

Highlights:

• Round trip scheduled airfare into Tuscany • Round trip transfers between airports and hotel • 7-nights first class Hotel • Superb cuisine, daily breakfast, and 4 dinners • City tour Florence, see the Cathedral, Baptistery, and the famous Gates of Paradise. • The Leaning Tower of Pisa • Full day tour of San Gimignano • Chianti Wine Tasting • Chamber Exchange in Tuscany • Tuscan Feast Dinner • Discovery Program guide

Day 1: Transatlantic flight Day 2: Arrive in Italy and transfer to your hotel for the next 7 nights • Dinner at your hotel Day 3: Breakfast at your hotel • City tour of Florence • Chamber Experience (leather & textile industry) Day 4: Breakfast at your hotel • Tour of Pisa • Dinner at your hotel Day 5: Breakfast at your hotel • Full day at leisure in Montecatini • Optional trip to Carrara & Portofino Day 6: Breakfast at your hotel • Tour into the Heart of Tuscany & San Gimignano • Chamber Experience (wine industry) • Dinner at your hotel Day 7: Breakfast at your hotel • Full day at leisure in Montecatini • Optional trip to Venice Day 8: Breakfast at your hotel • Full day at leisure in Montecatini • Optional Full day tour of Siena • Tuscan Feast Dinner Day 9: Breakfast at your hotel • Transfer to the airport fly home

Departing

March 24, 2015 For more information, please call

Laura Ring at (603) 332-5080 or Rod Jablonski at (603) 373-9151 One Hotel Holiday !

PORTOFINO

$2,849 per person,

$2,749 per person if PISA

deposited by Oct. 1st!* (Fuel surcharge & taxes included)

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Costa del Sol

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Seville, Spain

9-Day Journey

Highlights:

• Round trip scheduled airfare • Round trip transfers between airports and hotels • Personal airport VIP greeting and check-in service • Hotel luggage handling • Pre-departure orientation and travel documents • 7 nights First Class Accomodations • Includes breakfast daily and 5 dinners • Discovery Program Guide • Full day tour of Seville • Tour of Ronda

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Costa del Sol

Day by Day: Day 1: Board your transatlantic flight Day 2: Arrive in Spain and transfer to our hotel for the next 7 nights • Remainder of day at your leisure • Dinner at your hotel Day 3: Costa Del Sol -Seville • Breakfast at your hotel • City tour of Seville • Dinner at your hotel Day 4: Costa del Sol • Breakfast at your hotel • Day at leisure, Optional Tour to Tangier • Dinner at your hotel Day 5: Costa del Sol • Breakfast at your hotel • Day at leisure, Optional Tour to Mijas Day 6: Costa del Sol - Gibraltar • Breakfast at your hotel • Full Day optional tour to Gibraltar • Dinner at your hotel Day 7: Costa del Sol - Ronda • Breakfast at your hotel • Tour to Ronda Day 8: Costa del Sol • Breakfast at your hotel • Day at leisure, Optional Tour to Granada • Dinner at your hotel Day 9: Breakfast at your hotel • Transfer to airport for flight home

Departing October 20, 2015 For more information, please contact

Laura Ring at (603) 332-5080 or Rod Jablonski at (603) 373-9151 , rson if e p r 9 pe rson

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OFFICE SPACE

FOR LEASE

18 South Main Street • Rochester, NH

PRIME DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING!

Available Space Suite 2A

136 Square Feet

Suite Details Newly renovated second floor office offers 136 square feet measuring 10 x 11 1/2 with a 3x7 storage closet. Freshly painted, new carpeting and new window treatments. Rent includes heat, a/c, water and electric.

Available Space Suite 3 (2 offices)

224 square feet each

Suite 3 (main room)

544 square feet

Suite Details The third floor space offers a total of 1,100 square feet with a main room and two offices. The main room measures 16 x 34 and features a kitchenette area including a stove and refrigerator and two bathrooms. The 2 offices off of the main room measures 14 x 16. Space includes heat, air conditioning, water and proportionate share of electricity. Recently refurbished with fresh paint and new carpeting.

For questions or to view the spaces, please contact:

LAURA—603-332-5080 or email [email protected]

VIEW the complete list of participating businesses and their discounts by visiting the Chamber’s website. You can also SIGN UP to offer a discount at your business on the website! Visit www.rochesternh.org

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Big deal! Chamber Discount Cardholders can receive discounts at over 70 participating member businesses with a list that continues to grow offering savings at restaurants, florists, health services, insurance programs, retail establishments, services, repairs and more! For more information or to purchase a Chamber Discount Card, please contact the Chamber office: 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH ~ 603.332.5080 E: [email protected] ~ W: www.rochesternh.org

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