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NEWSLETTER

MARCH, 2015

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

STATE of the CITY

Saturday, March 28, 2015

Breakfast Forum

Featuring:

Underwritten By

5, 2015 AnTHURSDAY, Evening ofMARCH THANKS 7:30Dance AM & Annual Dinner

Frisbie Education & Conference Center Awards Banquet 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester

$15 Chamber Members * $25 Non-Members

SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYER FOR DETAILS

At The Red Barn South Berwick, ME

$60 per person Black Tie Optional

Social Hour 6:00-7:00pm Dinner at 7:00pm

Musical Entertainment: DJ Tom Pomeroy

Mayor Thomas “T.J.” Jean

City Manager Dan Fitzpatrick Economic Development Manager Karen Pollard

Underwritten By

Tri-Chambers of Commerce LEGISLATIVE NETWORKING BREAKFAST N etw ork w ith state, cou nty and local officials, rep resenting the com m u nities of Dover, Rochester and Som ersw orth in a casu al and relaxed setting. Breakfast w ill be p rovid ed . Monday, March 23, 2015 7:30am—9:00am Frisbie Memorial Hospital Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester

Free for members of Greater Dover, Rochester and Somersworth Chambers. Space is limited. Registration Required.

Call 603.332.5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org.

Purchase Your Chance 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 on Attending or to Purchase Tickets!

LinkedIn for Business Breakfast Forum Sponsored By:

Thursday, March 26, 2015 7:30am—9:30am The Governor’s Inn 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester

Learn to effectively promote your business on LinkedIn, grow clientele, build rapport and more! Cost to Attend:

$20/Chamber Member ~ $35/Non-Member

See the attached flyer for more information!

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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 Laurel Mae’s Cottage recently celebrated a ribbon cutting!

annual scholarship given by the Chamber. See the Attached Flyer for More Details!

CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP 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.

Rochester Security Systems recently celebrated a ribbon cutting after joining the Chamber!

See the attached scholarship application and guidelines

Application deadline is Friday, April 24, 2015

VISIT TUSCANY AND COSTA DEL SOL!

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, 21 JARVIS AVENUE IN ROCHESTER!

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!

MARCH, 2015 Adult Learning Center of Strafford County has released their spring class schedule! Register for an enrichment class today! A complete class schedule can be found by visiting www.doveradultlearning.org or call 335-6200 for additional information. Children's Museum of New Hampshire presents their annual raffle for the chance to win a 2014 Nissan Quest S Minivan, 2015 Harley-Davidson Street Glide motorcycle or $20,000. Tickets are $99 each. Only 750 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held on April 16. Visit www.childrens-museum.org. Children's Museum of New Hampshire has been awarded a $21,000 grant from the Roger R. and Theresa A. Thompson Endowment Fund to create a new educational program focused on science, technology, engineering and math. The initiative will offer free and low-cost workshops, video challenges and curriculum materials to schools in NH. Compass Home Inspections, LLC provides winter home maintenance tips for homeowners. Be sure to clear heating vents to avoid buildup of carbon monoxide and clear snow from decks and roofs. Use a long handled snow rake to safely remove snow and ice that can cause damage to your home. Visit www.compasshomeinspection.net. 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. Frisbie Memorial Hospital elected five new officers to the organization's board of trustees: Ron Poulin, Chairman of the Board; Brian Hughes, Vice Chairman; William Cormier, Secretary; Peter Gowell, treasurer; and Greg Smith, Immediate Past Chairman. 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. HBL Group, LLC announced Eric Boswell has joined their team! Eric has been helping individuals, families and small business owners reach their financial goals and objectives for more than twenty years. The HBL Group is extremely pleased and excited to have Eric join their company. High Kicks TaeKwon-Do is beginning to offer a new Little Dragons class for children ages 3-5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 - 4:30pm. For more information, contact Danielle Ramsey, Marcie Wilkinson or Gary Arkerson at 603-534-4133 or visit www.highkickstkd.com.

New Hampshire Employment Security has launched an initiative called the Return to Work Program. For more information on this program, visit www.nhes.gov. New Hampshire Employment Security presents an employer seminar Payroll Taxes, IRS Taxes and Unemployment Taxes Information on March 5 from 1 - 4pm at their office located at 6 Marsh Brook Road in Somersworth. For more information, visit www.nhes.nh.gov or call (603) 742-3600. 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! Dig out old prom dresses, wedding dresses, and bridesmaid dresses for an evening featuring dinner, raffles, lots of dancing and fun! Tickets are $40 per person. All proceeds raised will benefit the Coalition of Caring Annual State Caregivers Conference. For more information, call 603-332-9891. Rochester Main Street recently held their 8th Annual Meeting and 2014 Awards Breakfast. Award winners included Best New Sign awarded to Laurel Mae's Cottage, Stewardship Award given to Elm Grove Companies and the Golden Hammer Award for Investment was awarded to Revolution Taproom and Grill. Rochester Main Street presents a new fundraiser where anyone can buy Rochester Main Street stickers to put on their car or display at their business for $25. Proceeds support downtown projects and events. Purchase stickers at the Rochester Main Street Office or by visiting www.rochestermainstreet.org. Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is proud to present works by Marsi Van Der Heuvel in the historic Andrew Carnegie Gallery at the Rochester Public Library. Marsi is an artist living and working in Cape Town, South Africa. "Dark Matter Drawings" will be on view through April 4. Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is accepting entries for the Biennial 2015 Exhibition. The Biennial is the first in a series of upcoming exhibitions showcasing recent works made by living artists from around the world. The deadline for entries is March 29. The Biennial 2015 Exhibition will be on view in the Carnegie Gallery at the Rochester Public Library from April— September. For more information, visit www.rochestermfa.org. Rochester Opera House Upcoming Events: March 7 - Southside Johnny and The Ashbury Jukes March 8 - Freckleface Strawberry the Musical March 14 - Dance Northeast March 21- Rhythm in the Night: The Irish Dance Spectacular

For more information or tickets, visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com or call the box office at 603-335-1992.

Holy Rosary Credit Union is now accepting applications for their Annual Scholarship Program that will award five local students with $1,000 scholarships each. All HRCU members currently enrolled in a college or university are eligible to apply. The deadline is April 15.

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, displays, exhibits, games and more! Admission is a non-perishable food item for Gerry's Food Pantry. For additional information, call 603-335-0011.

The Homemakers Health Services recently had three employees successfully complete an 18-hour Personal Care Service Provider training program. Under the direction of a registered nurse, a PCSP may provide assistance with bathing, dressing, motion exercises, daily hygiene, meal preparation and light housekeeping.

St. Elizabeth Seton will benefit from the Bricks Building Contest – So You Think You Can Build on March 28 at 10:30am. Kids can bring their Lego creations for judging and a winner will be awarded in each age group with great prizes! For more information or to become a judge, visit www.bricks4kidz.com/365 or call Gordon Lubbers at 603-767-8819.

Ladybug Flower Shop was recently voted #17 in the WMUR Viewer's Choice of NH Florists. For more information, call 603-332-3323.

St. Thomas Aquinas High School is hosting their spring open house on March 18 at 7pm. STA welcomes prospective students and their families to visit its center of educational excellence and tour the campus, meet with students and interact with faculty. Visit www.stalux.org.

Legal Match provides tips for small business taxes. Keeping clear and neat tax records can save a lot of time and money making it easier to file each year. This information will also be invaluable if your business is ever audited. For tax purposes, keep all checks, receipts, and ledgers organized in a safe place. You may wish to compartmentalize your records into categories. For more information, visit www.legalmatch.com.

Tri-City Christian Academy presents their 9th Annual Auction on April 11. Sponsorship opportunities are available and donations of items are accepted and can be made by emailing [email protected]. Purchase tickets to attend the event for $35 each online by visiting www.tcca-nh.com.

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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 !

PLUMBING & HEATING SUPPLIES The Granite Group Jason Moselsky 412 Gonic Road Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-332-0550 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thegranitegroup.com Everything in plumbing, heating, cooling and water supplies RESTAURANTS The Cast & Grind Eric Adema 12 North Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-948-1093 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thecastandgrind.com Tea, Coffee, Drinks, Waffles, Sandwiches, Hot Entrees, Hot Chocolate

Underwritten By:

41st Annual Golf Tournament

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Rochester Country Club Rochester, NH

Save the Date!

Mark Your Calendars to Play!

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.

Admiral Climate Control – 2 Years American Legion Post #7 – 14 Years City of Rochester – 25+ Years COAST – 25+ Years D.F. Richard Energy – 12 Years Edward Jones – Chris Hooper – 16 Years Foster’s Daily Democrat – 25+ Years Frisbie Memorial Physician Practice Svcs – 25+ Years Granite Ford – 3 Years Granite State College – 25+ Years Lachapelle & Higgins Insurance Agency – 21 Years Ladybug Flower Shop, Inc. – 4 Years Lock Tite Storage- 11 Years Mid-City Realty – 4 Years Moe’s Italian Sandwiches – 4 Years Norman Vetter, Inc. – 19 Years Randall Telecommunication Services – 22 Years Rehab 3 at Marsh Brook – 18 Years Rochester Crossing – The Wilder Companies – 11 Years Rochester Truck, Inc. – 25+ Years Safran Aerospace Composites, Inc. – 3 Years Sherwin-Williams Co. – 25+ Years Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire – 14 Years State Farm Insurance – Peggy Lynch – 4 Years Steele & Sons – 17 Years The Farmer’s Kitchen – 2 Years TitlePro, LLC – 1 Year Tri-City Bicycles – 2 Years Turner Liberty Insurance – 3 Years Tut’s Trophies & Awards – 9 Years

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! Columbus Avenue Freight House, Inc. – 15 Years SHARE Fund – 20 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.

MARCH, 2015

C O M M I T T E E AMBASSADOR CORNER

N E W S MEMBER TESTIMONIAL

By Diane DeVries, Digrafika, LLC Are you planning an Open House? Do you have a public speaking opportunity? Is your group giving a performance? Are you teaching a class? If your event is appropriate for the general public in the local area, it could be included on the online Community Calendar found on the Chamber website! Add your event to the Community Calendar by visiting www.rochesternh.org and clicking the Events tab for Community Events. You can submit your event information including a description of the event, ticket or pricing information, website links, and indicate if it is a one time or recurring event. Additionally, your event will be listed under your online business directory listing. Local businesses and families want to know what's happening in Rochester and surrounding communities and find they can get valuable information from the Community Calendar which is available to the public. Be sure to visit www.rochesternh.org to view upcoming events!

Underwritten by:

How the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Helps My Business! “We have been Chamber members since we opened in 2011. During this time we have grown our reputation and gained valuable contacts through the many events and advertising avenues the Chamber provides. Being members has been one of our most profiting and rewarding forms of advertising. We have built great work relationships and we get to give back to the community and stay informed on community topics.”

Amie Hagan 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

$1,000 Grand Raffle Prize Co-Sponsors

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. Cost: $100 Chamber Members • $150 Non-Members includes 8’ space with 6’ draped table 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!

MARCH 2015 Sunday

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

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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4 5 Golf Committee State of the City 4pm Breakfast 7:30am

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May 7 Community Expo

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May 15 Social Media Strategy for Your Small Business Breakfast Forum

Susan Funk Interventional Spine Medicine Mike Hagan Hagan’s Motor Pool

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23 Tri-Chamber Legislative Networking Breakfast 7:30am

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26 LinkedIn Breakfast Forum 7:30am

28 Annual Banquet 6:00pm The Red Barn

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Greg Hopkins HBL Group, LLC Michelle Landry Frisbie Memorial Hospital Kathleen Lewis Public Service of New Hampshire Kristy Methot Holy Rosary Credit Union Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy Bill Powers Bill Powers Painting

27 Board of Directors 7:30am

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 2 41st Annual Golf Tournament

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!

Underwritten By

PRESENTS

An Evening of THANKS

At The Red Barn South Berwick, ME Social Hour 6:-00-7:00pm Dinner at 7:00pm

$60 per person Black Tie Optional Musical Entertainment: DJ Tom Pomeroy

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!

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]

Tri-Chambers of Commerce

2015 LEGISLATIVE NETWORKING BREAKFAST LEGISLATIVE NETWORKING BREAKFAST DETAILS When: Monday, March 23, 2015 Time: 7:30-9:00am Where: Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education and Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH Register: For more information, or to register , please visit : http://www.rochesternh.org Event Host

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

2015 Legislative Networking Breakfast Und erw ritten By:

State, county and local officials, representing the com m u nities of Dover, Rochester and Som ersw orth, have been invited to provid e Cham ber m em bers the opportu nity to netw ork in a casu al and relaxed setting. A hearty breakfast bu ffet w ill be provid ed . FREE to members of the Greater Dover, Rochester and Somersworth Chambers of Commerce. Space is limited. Registration required. www.rochesternh.org

Presents a Social Media for Business Series

Sponsored By

Get LinkedIn Savvy! LinkedIn for Business You’re great at what you do, but do you know how to effectively promote your business on LinkedIn? If you have a product or service to sell, LinkedIn is a powerful tool you can use to create relationships, build your client base and create awareness for your brand. Learn how to leverage the power of LinkedIn to expand your reach at this breakfast event.

Meet Your Instructor Lisa Landry has been in the marketing industry for more than 25 years. An early adopter of LinkedIn, and unofficially dubbed the Queen of LinkedIn, she supports her clients in developing and implementing effective business-to-business social media strategies where LinkedIn plays a vital role. Lisa believes that the best customer is an educated customer and she enjoys sharing her knowledge about the wonderful world of LinkedIn with everyone who wants to be more LinkedIn-Savvy!

Event Details When: Thursday, March 26, 2015 Time:

7:30-9:30 am

Where: The Governor’s Inn 78 Wakefield Street in Rochester Cost:

$20.00 for Chamber members, $35.00 for non-Chamber members.

Registration & breakfast begin at 7:30am. The presentation will begin promptly at 8:00am. SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR INFORMATION ON THE SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS BREAKFAST COMING IN MAY

For more information or to register to attend this seminar, please contact the Chamber office at 603-332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org

Presents a Social Media for Business Series

HOW TO DEVELOP A SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS Sponsored By

Social Media Strategies for Your Small Business Your customers and clients are using social media channels to communicate, share, and stay informed every day. Social media offers an important opportunity for small businesses to connect with their current customers, gain new customers, and help reach their growth goals. But many small businesses aren’t sure where or how to engage. Which social media channels are best? How do you integrate social media into your overall marketing strategy? What type of content should you share? Lisa will answer those questions and more. Whether you sell to other businesses, cater to the local tourist trade, or sell to the general public, social media is an important tool for interacting with your customers and supporting all your sales and marketing efforts. Learn how to: Choose the right social media tools for your business; Develop content that will resonate with your audience; Inspire brand awareness about your products or service; Drive traffic and followers to your website; Stay in touch with your customers year round; Build loyalty through interactions and engagement.

Meet Your Instructor Lisa Landry has been in the marketing industry for more than 25 years. An early adopter of LinkedIn, and unofficially dubbed the Queen of LinkedIn, she supports her clients in developing and implementing effective business-tobusiness social media strategies where LinkedIn plays a vital role. Lisa believes that the best customer is an educated customer and she enjoys sharing her knowledge about the wonderful world of LinkedIn with everyone who wants to be more LinkedIn-Savvy!

Event Details When: Thursday, May 15, 2015 Time:

7:30-9:30 am

Where: The Governor’s Inn 78 Wakefield Street in Rochester Cost:

$20.00 for Chamber members, $35.00 for non-Chamber members.

Registration & breakfast begin at 7:30am. The presentation will begin promptly at 8:00am. SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR INFORMATION ON THE LINKEDIN FOR BUSINESS BREAKFAST IN MARCH

For more information or to register to attend this seminar, please contact the Chamber office at 603-332-5080 or visit 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

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]

____I would like to participate in the “Taste of the Chamber” Business:________________________________________________________ Contact Email:__________________________________________ Phone:__________________ Electricity Needed? ___Yes

____No

41st Annual Chamber Golf Tournament

Underwritten By

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 ∙ Rochester Country Club 9:00am Shotgun Start

2015 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION FORM Social Hour Sponsor- Receive the following promotion: Signage displayed with business name/logo during social hour Logo displayed on PowerPoint Presentation at event Business name will be announced at the awards dinner following the tournament Listing in the Golf Tournament programs Business name listed on newsletter flyer 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 Listing in the Golf Tournament programs Business name listed on newsletter flyer Recognition as sponsor on Chamber’s social media pages Business name listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

Sign Me Up!

SOCIAL HOUR SPONSORSHIP Social Hour Sponsor:

$1,000.00

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

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

$1,200.00

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$600.00

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HOLE SPONSOR FEE

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 listed on the Chamber newsletter flyer following the tournament. Business name displayed on PowerPoint presentation at the tournament

Sponsorship fee if sign up a foursome: $300.00

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Sponsorship fee without a foursome:

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$350.00

TEE, GREEN OR FAIRWAY SPONSOR

Tee/Green/Fairway Sponsor: $200.00

Team/Individual Prize Sponsors– Provide a prize for winning players and teams and 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

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TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PRIZE SPONSOR

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:

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HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR

Signage with company name on course at the tee Listing in the Golf Tournament programs 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

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Sponsor fee without a foursome:

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$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

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

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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

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Phone

Contact _________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Complete & return by April 17, 2015 to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce ∙ 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 ∙ Fax: (603) 332-5216 ∙ E: [email protected]

41st Annual Golf Tournament & Clambake

Underwritten By

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 ∙ 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)

$860 $350

TEE, GREEN OR FAIRWAY SPONSOR

$200

WITH PASSPORT PKG

$980

(SIGNAGE AT TEE, GREEN OR FAIRWAY)

PRIZE SPONSORSHIPS HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSHIP/FOURSOME PACKAGE HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR (WITHOUT FOURSOME)

$910 $400

$1030

INDIVIDUAL PRIZE (PRO SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATE TO INDIVIDUAL)

$25 or $50

TEAM PRIZE (PRO SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATES TO EACH TEAM PLAYER)

$80 or $100

TOP TEAM PRIZE (MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TEAM)

$200 Each Team

CART SPONSORSHIP CART SPONSOR (BUSINESS NAME ON CART) $1,000 (signage on all carts), or $500 (signage on half the carts), or $35 per cart

PAYMENT INFORMATION

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

Bill Me

Check Enclosed

Charge my Credit Card Exp. date

Credit Card #

_____Please sign up the player(s) listed below Indicate Dinner Choice for Each:

MasterCard Visa Discover American Express

Signature

Please check your player/sponsor preferences below: PLAYER NAME

PLAYER NAME

PLAYER NAME PLAYER NAME

__ Lobster

__ Lobster

__ Steak

__ Steak

__ Chicken

__ Chicken

__ Lobster

__ Steak

__ Chicken

__ Lobster

__ Steak

__ Chicken

COMPANY

# of Additional Guests for Dinner Only ____ PHONE

__ Lobster

__ Steak

__ Chicken

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 __$1,000 (all) __$500(1/2) __$35 ea

$ _________

Golf Players

$ _________

___ 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

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.

3.

4. 5. 6.

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

$_______

Commuter Travel $_______

Room & Board

$_______

Books & Supplies $ ______

Fees

$ _________

TOTAL $_________

Chamber Member Information Chamber Member Company Where Student/Parent is Employed ______________________________________ Name of Employee at Chamber Member Company _________________________________________________ Employee’s Relationship to Student _____________________________________________________________

I certify that the above applicant is an employee or son/daughter (circle one) of the employee indicated above at ___________________________________________________(Chamber member company)

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_____________________

Chamber Member Representative

Date

OVER

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

_______________ Date

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

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)

. . . . = Flight, ___ = Motorcoach,

= # of nights

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

4 pe * $2,6549 pery Feb. 15! $2, osited b dep

GRANADA

. . . . = Flight, ___ = Motorcoach,

= # of nights

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]