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JANUARY, 2015

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

A MESSAGE FROM 2014-2015 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, Mark Farrell, Laars Heating Systems Company On behalf of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, I would like to thank you all for supporting the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Your Chamber represents nearly 450 businesses in the Greater Rochester area. It is a privilege for me to serve as your Chairman of the Board again this year. I appreciate the confidence the membership has placed in me and I look forward to working with all of you to advance our organization. It is also extremely important to recognize how fortunate our Chamber is to have Laura Ring as our President. Laura is extremely knowledgeable, dedicated and proud of the Greater Rochester area. I would also like to thank Caitlyn Marble who has stepped up and been a huge asset for the Chamber this past year. I will continue to work with the board and staff to set goals and oversee them throughout the year. With your input, we can continue to roll out and offer benefits that provide businesses with connections and help you conduct business. Remember, it is our job to provide you with opportunities – however, you must take advantage of them to make your investment worthwhile. We continue to build on our exceptional volunteer base that assists the Chamber in reaching its organizational goals. Your Chamber offers many active committees that we encourage you to become involved in. Please let us know if you are interested in participating on any of them. We have an exceptional Membership Development Committee that works with the staff to recruit new members and a dynamic Ambassador Committee that works to retain members throughout the year. Our engaged Governmental Affairs Council continues to work with local and state representatives on various issues in an effort to maintain a favorable business climate for our members. Our Public Relations Committee works on initiatives to promote our members as well as our community. In addition, several event committees meet at various times of the year to coordinate some exceptional events that highlight our members or to plan community events. You can help strengthen your Chamber. When doing business, I urge you to review your Chamber Business Referral Directory and make a conscious effort to do business with fellow members. Together, our combined efforts will build a more successful business community. I look forward to working with our excellent staff, our dedicated Board of Directors and the many members who serve on our committees and assist with activities. With our dedicated board, staff and membership, we are confident that our Chamber will continue to be successful. Thank you for all that you do for your Chamber. Mark Farrell 2015 Chairman of the Board

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2015

Hosted by:

5:30pm—7:00pm

Studley Flower Gardens ∙ 82 Wakefield Street, Rochester Networking ~Hors d’oeuvres ~ Cash Bar ~ Door Prizes Be sure to bring plenty of business cards for networking!

See the Enclosed Flyer for More Details or To Register

2015 ANNUAL MEETING BREAKFAST FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2015 7:30am—9:00am

Sponsored By:

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FRISBIE COMMUNITY EDUCATION & CONFERENCE CENTER 11 WHITEHALL ROAD, ROCHESTER

FEATURING THE 2014-2015 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Mark Farrell, Laars Heating Systems Company RSVP Required to Attend SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYER FOR DETAILS!

Save The Date! “An Evening of Thanks” 2015 Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet Saturday, March 28, 2015 6:00pm—10:30pm See the enclosed flyer for sponsorship opportunities!

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Update ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF FREE CHAMBER BENEFITS? 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!

9th Annual Chamber Showcase Business After Hours!

Gary’s Restaurant & Sports Lounge recently celebrated a ribbon cutting after joining the Chamber!

Your Chamber is excited to announce plans are underway for the 9th Annual Chamber Showcase Business After Hours on Thursday, February 26, 2015! The Chamber Showcase provides member businesses, prospective businesses looking to join the Chamber, and the general public with information on Chamber benefits, committees, events held throughout the year, and provides valuable community information. This event will also feature food items provided by member restaurants and caterers, raffle prizes, networking and more!

Community Partners recently held a ribbon cutting at their new store!

Become a Cha mber Schola rship Cha mpion!

See the enclosed flyer for details!

Invest in Tomorrow’s Future by Dona ting Today

VISIT TUSCANY AND COSTA DEL SOL IN 2015! 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-tuscanywith-the-chamber-616. See the enclosed flyers or contact Laura Ring at 603-332-5080 or Rod Jablonski at 603-373-9151!

Yo ur Cha m b er is p lea sed to offer Mem b ers the op p ortunity to b e na m e d a Cha mber Schola rship Cha mpion b y b ec om ing a $100 d onor to b enefit the a nnua l sc hola rship g iven b y the Cha m b er. 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.

See the attached scholarship application and guidelines

Application deadline is Friday, April 24, 2015

JANUARY, 2015 Bank of New Hampshire's 5th annual Feeding New Hampshire Food collected nearly 3,000 non-perishable food items and over $500 in monetary donations that were delivered to 19 local food pantries in NH! Business NH Magazine is seeking nominations for Business Leader and Businesses of the Year. Submit applications by January 9 for Business of the Year in nine categories: Business Services, Education/Nonprofit, Financial Services/Insurance, Health Care, Manufacturing/Technology, Real Estate/Construction/Engineering, Retail/Wholesale, Tourism/ Hospitality, and Business Assistance Organization. One Business Leader of the Year will be honored. Visit www.businessNHmagazine.com. COAST recently took delivery of two commuter coaches from Concord Coach Lines. The coaches are being transferred to COAST for use on their short haul Clipper Connection Commuter Express routes. The transfer means these public assets will continue to see daily use and will achieve the maximum public benefit for the tax dollars that were invested in them. First City Motor Sales recently presented the Gonic School PTA Playground Committee with a $1,000 donation to assist in completing phase three of the ongoing playground project! 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. Call (603) 335-8109. 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. Granite State Choral Society events: January 11- Spring Semester Registration For more information, visit www.gschoralsociety.org. Great Bay Community College will feature New Hampshire Illustrator and graphic artist Libby Chase in The Gateway Gallery through January 30. The gallery is located in the atrium entrance of Great Bay Community College and is open during regular college operating hours. 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. Call 603-332-6822. Holy Rosary Credit Union has announced the promotion of Nicole Huntress to Branch Manager of the Rochester Branch. Huntress will continue to serve HRCU members, while also overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Rochester branch and its employees. Holy Rosary Credit Union and Bernier Insurance, Inc. recently made matching donations of $1,000 each to benefit The SHARE Fund. The SHARE Fund has served the Rochester community for over 20 years and is well known for operating Gerry's Emergency Food Pantry and providing clothing, shelter and financial aid to those experiencing hardship. In 2014, The SHARE Fund assisted over 4,000 local families. The Homemakers Health Services has been named to the 2014 Home Care Elite, a compilation of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the United States. Home Care Elite identifies the top 25 percent of Medicare-certified agencies and further highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall. Legal Match wants to ensure small business owners are aware of liability and defective product claims. Small businesses have a duty to warn customers of dangers associated with certain products. Failure to do so can may result in a lawsuit against the business owner. For more information or to find a lawyer, visit www.legalmatch.com.

Northeast Credit Union and Holy Rosary Credit Union collaborated to restock depleted food supplies and provide gifts for families in need for the holidays for the Homeless Center for Strafford County. In addition, both Credit Unions donated $1,000 each and delivered food, gifts and other inkind donations to the shelter. Rochester Main Street announced RiverStones Custom Framing was the winner of the downtown holiday window display. Studley Flower Gardens came in second place and additional displays could be found at Mel Flanagan's Irish Pub & Café, Laurel Mae's Cottage, Tri-City Bicycles, and Bernier Insurance. The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts presents works by Dawn Boyer in the historic Andrew Carnegie Gallery at the Rochester Public Library, 65 South Main Street in Rochester. The exhibit can be viewed through January 31. Rochester Opera House Upcoming Events: January 2-10 - Godspell January 15-31 - 8-Track The Sounds of the 70's For more information or tickets, visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com or call the box office at 603-335-1992. Rochester Opera House welcomed LeAnn Rimes recently as she performed to sold out show! After the show, LeAnn was presented a key to the City from Mayor TJ Jean. Susan Page, Managing and Publicity Director stated that LeAnn was one of the most gracious artists to ever perform at the Rochester Opera House.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS The Board of Directors and Staff Welco me New Memb ers ! BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Northeast Industrial Safety Systems Matt Towne 36 Stillwater Way Barrington, NH 03825 Phone: (603)767-9990 Email: [email protected] Web: www.northeastsafetyconsulting.com Specializes in reducing risk to employees performing work related tasks

FIRE ALARMS Rochester Security Systems, LLC Gary Hillsgrove 169 Milton Road Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603)332-5092 Fax: (603)332-1190 Email: [email protected] Fire Alarm Systems, Camera Surveillance & Burglar Alarm. Install & Service. RESTAURANTS Aroma Joe’s Coffee Tonya Swart 63 Broadway Dover, NH 03820 Phone: (603)749-7700 Email: [email protected] Web: www.aromajoes.com Coffee/Food Items

And the Insert Winner is… The renewal insert winner for November was Keller Williams Coastal Realty—The Lesniak Home Team 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.

Anchorage Inns of Rochester—25+ Years Arthur’s Market – 2 Years Bernier Insurance, Inc. – 25+ Years Berry Surveying & Engineering—2 Years Brock’s Plywood Sales—25+ Years Brookside Place Apartments—10 Years Colonial Hill Center—Genesis HealthCare—15 Years Eastern Propane & Oil—25+ Years Holy Rosary Credit Union—25+ Years Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service—14 Years Johnson Government Affairs—2 Years Kittery Point Construction & Development – 1 Year Lalas Insurance Agency – 12 Years Marcam Associates – 1 Year McDonald’s Restaurant—12 Years MetroCast – 25+ Years Motolina Lodge #18 IOOF—2 Years Papaya Thai Restaurant – 1 Year Peace of Mind Security, LLC – 1 Year Postal Center USA—14 Years Poulin Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram – 25+ Years Rochester Grange #86—2 Years Rosewood Manor, LLC – 1 Year Spurling Insurance Services, Inc. – 25+ Years Stefan H. Wittner, DMD, PA – 11 Years Strafford Wind Symphony – 17 Years TD Bank – 25+ Years Two T’s Services, LLC – 7 Years Village Pizza of Rochester – 14 Years Wentworth Electric, LLC – 13 Years

JANUARY, 2015

C O M M I T T E E AMBASSADOR CORNER

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“A Fairy Tale Christmas” Holiday Parade

By Melissa Lesniak, Keller Williams Coastal Realty— The Lesniak Home Team

Many businesses find that social media is a good way to build their business. You can “like” the Rochester Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and follow the Chamber with many updates and also to promote your business. Enter the link below and “like” their page! You will be able to get involved through social media and get the message out about your business, build online business relationships with other business professionals and the public. The Chamber posts submitted member news, upcoming events, and specials as well as member renewals, new members, and event photos on the page!

The Chamber’s annual Holiday Parade was recently held on Sunday, December 7, 2014. This year’s parade featured nearly 100 entries, including 21 floats! Thousands of spectators lined the streets to enjoy this festive community event. The Holiday Parade is an exciting event for the community and the Chamber is proud to continue to produce the parade annually. The Chamber is grateful for all of the support received from businesses, City departments and local civic and community organizations. Our thanks to all of the entries for their cooperation and to the hundreds of participants who braved the cold in support of this event!

Best of Parade: Maple Street Magnet School

www.facebook.com/RochesterChamber Get involved in social media with the Rochester Chamber and see your business grow.

2014 Tree Lighting The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was proud to present Rochester’s 4th annual Tree Lighting on Friday, December 5, 2014, underwritten by

Hundreds gathered around the tree at Central Square in downtown to watch Mayor Thomas “T.J.” Jean and his family light Rochester’s tree for the first time of the 2014 holiday season. Mayor Jean also read “The Night Before Christmas” to those in attendance. Those who attended also enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies provided by Citizens Bank, caroling by the Frisbie Memorial Hospital Carolers, dance performances by Studio 109 Dance, Voice & Drama, cookie decorating at the Chamber office provided by Rochester Child Care Center, and a nativity scene photo booth courtesy of The Commons Church. Santa also made a special stop at Federal Savings Bank to visit with children throughout the evening. In conjunction with the Tree Lighting, Service Credit Union sponsored a collection for items to benefit children at the Homeless Center for Strafford County! Many thanks to all who helped make this event such a success and a special thanks to all who braved the cold to attend the event. We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

Youth Division 1st Place: Somersworth High School Student Council 2nd Place: Cub Scout Pack 186 3rd Place: Chamberlain Street School

Organization Division 1st Place: American Legion Post 7 2nd Place: Relay for Life 3rd Place: Rochester Raiders Special Olympics

Commercial Division 1st Place: Studio 109 Dance, Voice & Drama 2nd Place: First City Motor Sales 3rd Place: MetroCast

See the enclosed flyer to recognize all of those who made this year’s parade a great success!

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

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!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

CHAMBER CALENDAR JANUARY 2015 Sunday

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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

Kathleen Lewis Public Service of New Hampshire Kristy Methot Holy Rosary Credit Union Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy Bill Powers Bill Powers Painting Janet Oliver Unitl Leslie Simpson Bank of New Hampshire Darlene Towle MLC Catering ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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

Annual Chamber Showcase Business After Hours March 28

Brad Jett Comcast Spotlight Michelle Landry Frisbie Memorial Hospital

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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!

PLEASE POST AT YOUR BUSINESS!

UPCOMING EVENTS UPDATE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Business After Hours

JANUARY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Hosted by

RSVP by January 9, 2015 to:

At Studley Flower Gardens 82 Wakefield Street, Rochester

Thursday, January 15, 2015 5:30pm - 7:00pm Join Studley Flower Gardens as they host a January Business After Hours in celebration of their newly constructed gift shop! Tour the beautiful gardens, meet the staff and learn all that Studley’s can do and offer you, your business and family! Networking ~ Refreshments ~ Raffles Bring plenty of business cards! for networking!

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216 Web: http://business.rochesternh.org/ events/details/business-after-hours-653 Name(s) ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________

Company ____________________________________

Cordially Invites you to attend their

2015 Annual Meeting Breakfast

featuring the 2015 Chairman of the Board for a second year

Mark Farrell

Laars Heating Systems Company and

2015 Chamber Officers and Directors

Friday, January 30, 2015 • 7:30-9:00 am Hosted by Frisbie Memorial Hospital at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education & Conference Center, 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester There is no cost for Chamber members to attend the Annual Meeting breakfast, but reservations are required as seating is limited. To RSVP, contact the Chamber office at 603-332-5080 or register online at www.rochesternh.org. Registrations will be taken on a first come first serve basis.

Sponsored by:

Annual tree lighting CELEBRATION Enjoyed by all! The Chamber recently celebrated the annual tree lighting ceremony with hundreds of people in attendance!

Underwritten by:

Thank you to the following businesses and Individuals for their contributions: Citizens Bank Providing cookies and hot chocolate The Commons Church Providing Nativity Scene Photo Booth Frisbie Memorial Hospital Providing Sing-a-Long books to children Frisbie Memorial Hospital Carolers Singing Carols for all to enjoy Mayor TJ Jean & His Family Reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and Lighting the Tree Participating Downtown Merchants Offering Specials & Discounts Rochester Child Care Center Cookie Decorating at the Chamber Santa Claus Visiting Children at Federal Savings Bank Studio 109 Dance, Voice & Drama Providing Dance Performances

Homeless Center Collection A Success

SPONSORED BY:

A collection benefiting children at the Homeless Center for Strafford County was also conducted. Donations included small stuffed animals, new puzzles and new books for children! Thank you to everyone that donated items making children’s days a little brighter!

Thank you to the following for their generous support of the 2014 Rochester “A Fairy Tale Christmas” Holiday Parade!

Underwritten By:

Band Sponsors

Parade Sponsors

Special Thanks To:

Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Albany Engineered Composites AMI Graphics BootLegger’s Footwear Center Cocheco Equipment, Inc. Country Brook Apartments D.F. Richard Energy Daystar, Inc. Eastern Propane & Oil First City Motor Sales Granite Steak & Grill HBL Group, LLC Holy Rosary Credit Union Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service Minuteman Health, Inc. Norm Vetter, Inc. Public Service of New Hampshire Safran Aerospace Composites Service Credit Union Unitil Urban Tree Service

A-D Archambault Plumbing & Heating Acme Rug & Upholstery Cleaning Associated Brokers Inc. Auger & Sons, Inc. Brox Industries Burke’s Tree Service Compass Home Inspection, LLC Edward Jones ~ Chris Hooper Federal Savings Bank Granite State Glass High Kicks Taekwon-Do Hourihane, Cormier & Associates Lachapelle & Higgins Insurance Agency Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA O’Reilly Auto Parts Parliamentary Topics Profile Insurance Group Ray Beaudoin & Son Revolution Taproom & Grill Spectex, LLC Studley Flower Gardens Warner’s New England Marine Sales & Service Wensley & Jones, PLLC

2014 Holiday Events Committee AMI Graphics Bernier Insurance Inc. Berry’s Electric Service Care Pharmacy Steve Dore Dover Fire Department Eastern Propane & Oil Foster’s Daily Democrat Great Bay Radio Club Holy Rosary Credit Union Homeless Center for Strafford County Interventional Spine Medicine Laars Heating Systems Law Offices of Stephen Brown Lilac Mall Market Basket MetroCast MLC Catering New England Marketing & Print O’Reilly Auto Parts People’s United Bank Poulin Auto Country Premier Cruise & Travel Profile Bank Renaissance Signs City of Rochester Rochester Fire Department Rochester Police Department Rochester Public Works Rochester Rotary Club Rochester School Department The Rochester Times Rochester Truck Repair Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus Service Credit Union Spaulding High School Cheerleaders Spaulding High School JV Cheerleaders Spaulding High School ROTC Tacconi Law, LLC Tranquility Wellness Services Tut’s Trophies & Awards 2-Way Communications Unitil And the MANY who participated in the

Parade Donors Bernier Insurance, Inc. Broadview Animal Hospital Brock’s Plywood Sales Budel Construction Corporation The Gafney Home GML Financial Advisory Services Granite Ford Granite State Affordable Housing Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy Hervey’s Tire, Inc. Landry’s Auto Salvage MetroCast Rochester Crossing—The Wilder Companies Turner Liberty Insurance United Insurance Foss & Came Agency Wal-Mart Waste Management

Parade Patrons Benedict’s Grill Blue Seal Feeds & Needs Boucher’s Corner Store Collins Sports Center Columbus Avenue Freight House Corinne’s School of Dance David Dubois Elf’s Landscaping, Inc. Hagan’s Motor Pool The Homemakers Health Services Interventional Spine Medicine Jerome H. Grossman Law Office Midas Auto Center New England Pizza & Roast Beef Nippo Lake Golf Club Rochester Country Club

parade!

9th ANNUAL CHAMBER SHOWCASE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Thursday, February 26, 2015 Rochester Elks #1393 * 5:00pm to 7:00pm Promote your business to approximately 150 attendees at the 2015 Chamber Showcase Business After Hours! The Chamber Showcase Business After Hours educates Chamber members, non-members, and the general public on the benefits of membership, committees available through the Chamber, and provides community information. It also lends an opportunity to meet the Chamber’s leadership.

Showcase YOUR business at this always well attended event!

2015 CHAMBER SHOWCASE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event Co-Sponsor Benefits:

Cost: $500.00

This sponsorship offers the best publicity and provides your business with the following:  Table provided to showcase information about your business at the event  Business logo in Chamber Showcase programs distributed to attendees  Business Logo displayed on PowerPoint presentation displayed at event  Business name included in all publicity including: O Chamber Website o Press Releases o Posters o Newsletters o Local Cable Channel o Social Media  Business logo/hyperlink included in several e-blasts to members promoting the event  Business name announced to attendees at the event  Prominent recognition in the “Thank You” flyer

Program Sponsor Benefits:

Cost: $350.00

 Table provided to showcase information about your business at the event  Company write up on the back page of the Chamber Showcase programs

Information Table Sponsors:

 Table provided to showcase information about your business at the event  Business logo in Chamber Showcase programs  Business logo on PowerPoint presentation

 Business name announced during program

 Table sign on the information table  Business name announced during program

 Recognition in the “Thank You” flyer

Recognition in event program and “Thank You” flyer

 Business logo on PowerPoint presentation

Cost: $200.00

Please sign my business up as:

____ $500 Event Co-Sponsor

____ $350 Program Sponsor

____ $200 Information Sponsor

Business _________________________________________________________

Contact _______________________________________

Email ____________________________________________________________

Phone ________________________________________

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]

“An Evening of Thanks” Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet Saturday, March 28, 2015, 6:00-10:30pm The Red Barn Banquet Facility

SPONSOR INFORMATION FORM Sign up now to promote your business in front of approximately 250 attendees at the Chamber’s 2015 Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet. Corporate Co-Sponsors:

Cost: $1,000.00

This sponsorship offers the best publicity and provides your business with the following:  Business logo in Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet invitations mailed to 450 members  Business logo in Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet event programs  Business name included in publicity, including press releases to local media, local cable channel, Chamber newsletter and website  Business logo/hyperlink included in several e-blasts to members promoting the event  Business logo on powerpoint presentation provided displayed at the event  Business Name announced to attendees at the event  Prominent recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter

Entertainment/Awards Sponsor:

Cost: $500.00

This sponsorship provides your business with the following:     

Logo in Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet invitations and event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and prominently displayed at the event Business logo in Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet programs Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter

Table Sponsor: This sponsorship provides your business with the following:   

Cost: $100.00

Business name displayed on the table centerpiece Business name listed on insert in the Annual Dinner Dance and Awards Banquet program Acknowledgement on “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter

The Chamber’s Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet is the Chamber’s gala event of the year for members of the Chamber of Commerce with approximately 250 people in attendance. The event features the presentation of the annual Business Leader of the Year and Citizen of the Year awards along with a superb dinner and musical entertainment at a black tie optional social gathering with fellow Chamber members.

****************************************************************************************** ANNUAL DINNER DANCE SPONSORSHIP _____Please sign my business up as a: ____ $1,000 Corporate Sponsor

____ Invoice me

_____ $500 sponsor

____ $100 table sponsor

____Payment Enclosed

Business Contact

Phone

Complete and fax to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216 e-mail: [email protected]

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

SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR NOMINATION FORM

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

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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 & Claire Bisaillion

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2015 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CONFIDENTIAL NOMINATION OF THE 2015 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEE: Full Name Address

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NOMINATOR (INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name

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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

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

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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

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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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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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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:

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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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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)

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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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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]