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NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER, 2014
MISSION: Advance and promote the prosperity of its members and enhance the quality of life in the greater Rochester area.
HOLIDAY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2014 5:30pm—7:00pm Co-Hosted by:
Holiday Tree Lighting & Holiday Parade 2014 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Sponsored by:
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At the Rochester Opera House ∙ 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester Networking ~Hors d’oeuvres ~ Door Prizes Cash Bar Available Holiday Entertainment Provided by the Granite State Choral Society
52 Dinners for You Raffle! Sponsored by
Tickets are on sale for your chance to win 52 gift certificates valued at over $2,500 at Chamber member restaurants! The winner will be selected at the Holiday Business After Hours on December 2, 2014. Winner need not be present to win.
Tickets: $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20.00 See Enclosed Flyer for Details on This Exciting New Raffle! Purchase tickets online by visiting www.rochesternh.org!
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The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 5:30pm at Central Square in downtown Rochester. The night will begin with the lighting of the downtown holiday tree for the first time of the 2014 holiday season. The event will also include a visit with Santa, cookie decorating, dance performances, a reading of the story “The Night Before Christmas” by Rochester Mayor Thomas “T.J.” Jean and more! Several downtown businesses will offer specials the evening of the Tree Lighting. Visit www.rochesternh.org or see attached flyer. Collection for the Homeless There is also be a collection benefiting Sponsored children at the Homeless Center. Items being Spon sored by: By collected include new books for children ages 8-17, new puzzles for ages 12+ and small stuffed animals. Bring items to the Tree Lighting December 5 or to Service Credit Union branches located at 90 South Main Street or 116 Farmington Road (inside WalMart), or the Chamber office through December 18.
“A Fairy Tale Christmas” Holiday Parade
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The 2014 Holiday Parade will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2014 beginning at 3:00pm. The Holiday Parade is a large community event and offers members various levels of sponsorships to support the parade all of which are recognized in a special ad in local newspapers the week of the event. The Parade Committee also supports the Toy Bank conducted by the Rochester Fire Department. Drop off new toys for infants through the age of 14 to the Rochester or Gonic Fire Stations or Chamber office through December 19.
See the enclosed forms for more information on these Holiday Events!
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!
CHAMBER SEEKS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Does your company have young professionals between the ages of 18-30? Why not get them involved in the Chamber!? The Chamber is starting a new Young Professionals Networking Group and are asking you to invite the professionals within your company!
R.M. Edgerly & Son, Inc. recently celebrated 175 years in business and the oldest family business with a ribbon cutting!
Provide the Chamber with the name(s) of young professionals in your organization looking to get involved. Also provide a phone number and email address we can send additional information to as it becomes available. Send information to Caitlyn at the Chamber by emailing
[email protected] or see the enclosed flyer! Become Involved, Stay Involved!
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!
Studley Flower Gardens, Inc. recently celebrated their expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony!
WEBSITE ADS Stand out on the Chamber website that receives approximately 12,000 visits/month. Enhanced Membership Listing—$100/year Enhanced Membership Listing gives you the ability to add photos, logos, expand your company’s business description, bulleted search items, and MORE! Banner Ad Call Laura for details and available pages at top of specific page(s) (480 x 180 pixels) For more information on these great exposure opportunities, call the Chamber at 603.332.5080!
DECEMBER, 2014 Business NH Magazine is seeking nominations for Business Leader and Businesses of the Year. Submit applications 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 also be honored. Applications are due by January 9, 2015 and can be submitted by visit www.businessNHmagazine.com. Community Partners invites the public to attend their grand opening on December 10 from 10am - 5pm at their new location, 43 North Main Street, Rochester. Tour the new storefront and meet the Community Partners staff members. Frisbie Memorial Hospital presents the 28th annual "Lights of Love" ceremony on December 3 at 4:30pm to be held at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education & Conference Center. A $5 donation is suggested for each "Love Light". For information, call 603-330-8979. Frisbie Memorial Hospital will be hosting weekly seminars through February 15, 2015, with health insurance application assistors to guide people through the process of enrolling in the 2015 New Hampshire Health Insurance Marketplace. This free, public service will be held on Tuesdays, from 4pm - 7pm at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. For additional information, call (603) 335-8109. Goodwin Community Health is pleased to announce Joann Buonomano, M.D. and Alejandra Martin, MSPA-C, as the latest additions to its medical team. Additionally, Goodwin Community Health has added several new members to its Board of Directors. The Board welcomes Kirsten Jones, Allyson Hicks, and Don Chick. Granite State Choral Society events: December 13 & 14- Messiah Concert 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, 2015. The gallery is located in the atrium entrance of Great Bay Community College and is open during regular college operating hours. For more information, visit www.greatbay.edu. Legal Match wants small business to be aware of their options for themselves and for employees regarding disability. There are various business insurance policies geared towards small business owners including buy-out options, business overhead expense plans, "key person" coverage, and various recovery-based options. For more information, visit www.legalmatch.com. Northeast Credit Union is proud to honor New Hampshire Veterans with a recent $5,000 donation to support Honor Flight New England and its mission of transporting World War II Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the World War II Memorial. All NECU branches are promoting the purchase of "Stars" with all proceeds going to benefit Honor Flight New England. Northeast Credit Union is pleased to announce the recent hiring of two leadership positions. David Wolf has been named Vice President of Indirect Lending and Chuck Tewell has been named Vice President of Human Resources. Rochester Fire Department presents the annual Toy Bank making the holiday season brighter for hundreds of children around the area. Financial contributions or toys for infants up through the age of 14 are being collected for both boys and girls. Toys may be dropped off at the Rochester or Gonic Fire Stations or the Rochester Chamber Office. For more information, contact Cindi Potts at 603-335-7545.
Rochester Main Street presents their annual Win the Window contest where patrons are encouraged to visit local businesses to get a passport stamped to be able to "Win the Window". The "Window" is located at 56 North Main Street in downtown Rochester. The promotion will run through December 22. For more information or to sign up, call 603-330-3208 or visit www.rochestermainstreet.org. Rochester Museum of Fine Arts features works by Jeannie Griffin-Peterka in the historic Andrew Carnegie Gallery at the Rochester Public Library. The exhibition will be on view until November 29 at 65 South Main Street in Rochester. For more information, visit www.rochestermfa.org. Rochester Opera House Events: December 5 - Beatlemania Again December 12 & 13 - The Nutcracker December 14 - Strafford Wind Symphony December 18-21 - A Christmas Carol For more information or tickets, visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com or call the box office at 603-335-1992. Service Credit Union recently sponsored the third annual Salute Our Soldiers Gala to benefit Veterans Count. Donations went toward employment counseling, emergency financial assistance, mental health support, deployment support and substance abuse services for veterans, current service member and/or their family members. For more information, visit www.servicecu.org. Sole City Dance presents The Nutcracker featuring elaborate sets, costumes, specials effects and outstanding dancers! Shows are on December 12 at 7pm, December 13 at 2pm, and again on December 13 at 7pm at the Rochester Opera House. Tickets are $24 for adults, $20 for seniors and for children 12 years of age and under. For tickets, visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com or call 603-335-1992. Somersworth Festival Association presents the Holiday Craft Fair on December 6 from 9am - 3pm at the Somersworth High School and will feature over 150 craft vendors from the area. Refreshments will be available. For additional information on becoming a vendor, call 603-692-5869 or visit www.nhfestivals.org. St. Thomas Aquinas High School will be holding an open house December 8 at 7pm. Attendees will be able to tour the campus and meet with faculty and staff, current students and alumni. For more information on attending the open house, visit www.stalux.org. Studley Flower Gardens is holding their grand re-opening on December 6 from 8am - 5:30pm and will feature all day specials including 50% off poinsettias and 20% off fresh balsam wreaths & greens, caroling, and free holiday portraits! Attendees will also be able to see Studley's very own "Craft Boss challenge beginning at 1pm. Customers will receive a free gift with every purchase. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 603-332-4565 or visit www.studleyflowergardens.com. Turner Liberty Insurance recently received the prestigious Ellison Award at the Farmington 500 Club Hall of Fame event. Turner Liberty Insurance has been a supporter of Farmington athletics for over 40 years. United Way of the Greater Seacoast presents their Holiday Guide to Giving and Volunteering. This guide has great opportunities and ideas on helping families in need this holiday season. The guide be downloaded or viewed by visiting www.uwgs.org/holidayguide. Urban Tree Service/A Tree Health Company, Inc., was pleased to donate their services for the 20th consecutive year, to erect the city of Rochester's Christmas tree in Central Square. The beautiful Colorado blue spruce Christmas tree was gifted to the city of Rochester by a generous donor. Wentworth Home is hosting an open house on December 6 from 1pm - 3pm at their location at 795 Central Avenue in Dover. Tour the beautiful facility and enjoy refreshments and raffles.
Update 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 !
AUTOMOTIVE DEALER First City Motor Sales Rob Weigold 16 Milton Road & 4 Flagg Road Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603)994-0077 Fax: (603)994-0079 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.firstcitycars.com Pre-Owned Vehicles Motor City Automotive Group, LLC Logan Kely 154 Farmington Road Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603)973-7928 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.motorcitynh.com Used car automotive dealer RESTAURANTS Gary’s Restaurant & Sports Lounge Gary Hillsgrove 38 Milton Road PO Box 1602 Rochester, NH 03866 Phone: (603)335-4279 Fax: (603)332-1190 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.garys-rsl.com Full restaurant & bar serving lunch and dinner. Open Monday - Wednesday at 3pm - close, Thursday - Sunday at 11am-close
And the Insert Winner is… The renewal insert winner for October was Coppola Physical Therapy Farmington! 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.
Clear Channel Media + Entertainment—25 + Years Elf’s Landscaping, Inc. – 13 Years Hagan’s Motor Pool – 3 Years Joy’s HVAC Service, LLC – 7 Years Lilac City Grille – 3 Years Mel Flanagan’s Irish Pub & Café – 6 Years Rochester Federation of Teachers – 21 Years Rochester Opera House – 16 Years RSA Realty, LLC – 12 Years Sole City Dance—1 Year Urban Tree Service, A Tree Health Co. – 25+ Years
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9th Annual Chamber Showcase Business After Hours! 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 serves to provide 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 great event will also feature food items provided by member restaurants and caterers, raffle prizes, networking and more! Sponsorship opportunities are available for this always well attended event! See the enclosed flyer for details!
DECEMBER, 2014
C O M M I T T E E MEMBER TESTIMONIAL How the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Helps My Business! “I have been a member for several years now and the Chamber has not only kept me informed and involved with what is going on in the community but I have received an increase in business. It has allowed me the opportunity to build relationships with others in the community allowing us a great opportunity to exchange referrals and build each other’s businesses. I have and will continue to strongly suggest for businesses in the community to join the Chamber of Commerce.”
N E W S 2015 OFFICERS NOMINATED
In accordance with Article IV of the Chamber’s bylaws, the membership is hereby notified of the following slate of officers who have accepted nomination in 2015. Chairman of the Board Mark Farrell Laars Heating Systems Company Chairman-Elect Thomas “T.J.” Jean The Gafney Home Immediate Past Chairman Bruce Boudreau Acme Rug & Upholstery Cleaning Vice Chair, Membership Development Diane DeVries Digrafika, LLC
Mark Zoeller 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.
Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Heather Tacconi Tacconi Law, LLC Treasurer Matt Beaulieu Service Credit Union Due to the resignation of Steve Cates of Waste Management, Mark Farrell has generously agreed to be nominated as Chair for a second year. The membership is hereby notified the following Board Member will be completing an additional year on the Board to fulfill the Immediate Past Chairman as there was no successor: Bruce Boudreau, Acme Rug & Upholstery Cleaning If no petition is filed, nominations shall be closed and the nominees shall be declared elected by the Board of Directors at their next meeting. If a legal petition is filed, a ballot election will be arranged as per the bylaws.
RETIRING BOARD MEMBER THANKS Our thanks to the following for their dedicated service serving on the Chamber board of directors. 5 Years Steve Cates, Waste Management 2 Terms (6 Years) Vicki Beaudoin, Hawkins Safety Equipment Jeff Dillion, Eastern Propane & Oil/Raspberries Hair Salon Mary Henderson, Federal Savings Bank
2014 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 Chairman-Elect Steve Cates Waste Management Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Thomas “T.J.” Jean The Gafney Home Vice Chair, Events & Fund Raisers Matt Beaulieu Service Credit Union Treasurer Mary Henderson Federal Savings Bank 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!
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1 Banquet Committee 4:00pm
2 Showcase Committee 8:15am
3 Ambassador Breakfast 8:15am ———————4:00pm Membership Committee 4:00pm
4 Public Relations Breakfast 8am
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DIRECTORS Vicki Beaudoin Hawkins Safety Equipment Diane DeVries Digrafika, LLC Jeff Dillion Eastern Propane & Oil, Raspberries Hair Salon Susan Funk Interventional Spine Medicine Greg Hopkins HBL Group, LLC Brad Jett Comcast Spotlight
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Kathleen Lewis Public Service of New Hampshire Kristy Methot Holy Rosary Credit Union Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy Bill Powers Bill Powers Painting Leslie Simpson Bank of New Hampshire Heather Tacconi Tacconi Law, LLC Darlene Towle MLC Catering ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
CHAMBER STAFF President/CEO Laura Ring Office Member Manager/Events Services Manager Manager Caitlyn Marble
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UPCOMING EVENTS January 15
Studley Flower Gardens Business After Hours January 30
Annual Meeting Breakfast February 26
Annual Chamber Showcase Business After Hours
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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!
