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NEWSLETTER

MAY, 2015

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

EVENT DETAILS COMMUNITY EXPO & BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Thursday, May 7, 2015

5:00-7:00pm * Rochester Ice Arena ENJOY THE EXPO AND BUSINESS AFTER HOURS COMPLETE WITH OVER 70 BUSINESSES. GREAT FOOD WITH MEMBER RESTAURANTS & CATERERS, CASH BAR AND GREAT RAFFLE PRIZES! See the Enclosed Flyer for Additional Details!

Corporate Sponsors

Tournament Underwritten By: Underwriter

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

41st Annual Golf Tournament $140 per player fee Includes: Greens Fees • Cart Continental Breakfast Water • Soda Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Lunch • hors d’oeuvres Rochester Country Club Goody Rochester, NH bag Clambake Dinner provided by Foster’s Downeast Clambake at The Governor's Inn at 3pm after golf!

See the Enclosed Flyer For More Details on Sponsorship Opportunities and to Register to Play! $1,000 Grand Raffle Prize Co-Sponsors

See the enclosed flyer for additional prizes Sponsored By:

Social Media Strategies Breakfast Forum

Thursday, May 15, 2015 7:30am—9:30am The Governor’s Inn 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester

Learn which social media channels are best for your business, how to incorporate into your marketing strategy and more!

Cost to Attend: $20/Chamber Member ~ $35/Non-Member

See the attached flyer for more information!

UPDATE NEWSLETTER UNDERWRITTEN BY:

TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR THIS YEAR’S CHAMBER RAFFLE. YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $10,000 OR A MOTORCYCLE. SEE FLYER OR VISIT WWW.ROCHESTERNH.ORG

Update ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF FREE CHAMBER BENEFITS?

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Co-Hosted by:

THURSDAY, MAY 20, 2015 5:30pm—7:00pm

Invest in Tomorrow’s Future by Donating Today

Profile Bank 45 Wakefield St., Rochester

Your Chamber is pleased to offer Members the opportunity to be named a Chamber Scholarship Champion by becoming a $100 donor to benefit the

Networking ~Hors d’oeuvres ~ Cash Bar ~ Door Prizes Be sure to bring plenty of business cards for networking!

CONSTANT CONTACT CHAMBER PROGRAM OFFERS DISCOUNT TO MEMBERS Did you know that your Chamber provides you with a benefit by participating in the Constant Contact Chamber Program? Constant Contact, an email marketing service, offers you the ability to email and survey your business contacts. The benefit to members is as follows. 

Become a Chamber Scholarship Champion!

Members of a participating Chamber of Commerce receive prepay discounts of 20% for 6 months and 25% for 12 months.

To receive this benefit, call 1-800-221-2793 or email [email protected] and let them know that you are a member of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

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!

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

VISIT SPAIN IN OCTOBER! The Chamber and Premier Cruise and Travel will host an exciting trip in October, 2015! 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/spain-scosta-del-sol-trip-761 See the enclosed flyer or contact Laura Ring at 603-332-5080 or Rod Jablonski at 603-373-9151!

2015 CHAMBER DISCOUNT CARDS! OFFERING SAVINGS TO OVER 70 PARTICIPATING MEMBER BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!

ONLY $5.00 EACH To Order: Call the Chamber office at (603) 332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org where a complete list of businesses offering discounts can also be found!

Small Card, Big Deal

MAY, 2015 Adult Learning Center of Strafford County has released their spring class schedule! A complete class schedule can be found by visiting www.doveradultlearning.org. Camp Fireside presents a yard sale on May 23 8am-4pm. Proceeds raised will help send needy kids to camp and benefit the scholarship fund! Donations of toys, clothing, furniture, household goods, lawn equipment, books, etc. are being accepted. Rent a table for $10 and sell your own items! For more information, contact call 332-1701. Community Action Partnership presents their golf tournament on June 12 at Nippo Lake Golf Club with a shotgun start at 8am. For pricing or sponsorship information, visit www.straffordcap.org. FestEvents of New England has put together a spectacular line-up of sensational Festivals at the Rochester Fairgrounds Tri-City Arena that will keep you entertained all season long! Showcase your products and services at the new Tri-City Arena at the Rochester Fairgrounds! June 26-28 Phantom Gourmet's BBQ & Music Festival July 25-26 Parrot Head Festival of New England August 1-2 The Ultimate Tribute Band Music Fest August 8-9 Home Grown Music Fest October 10-11 Rocktober Fest

Vendor Applications and additional information are available online at www.festeventsne.com. Frisbie Memorial Hospital announced that health care providers of its Physician Practice Services department have been recognized in two Clinical Programs by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for their commitment to providing excellent care in the areas of Diabetes and Heart Disease and Stroke. Gary's Restaurant & Sports Lounge Entertainment: May 2 - Jerry Rigged May 9 - Spiral Circus May 16 - Dancing Madly Backwards May 29 - Red Sky Mary

All entertainment begins at 9:00pm. Gary's Restaurant and Sports Lounge is located at 38 Milton Road in Rochester. The Governor's Inn upcoming events: May 9 - Dueling Pianos May 10 - Mother's Day Buffet

For more information on these events, call 603-332-0107 or visit www.governorsinn.com. Hagan's Motor Pool has a Customer Rewards Card which gives their customers 10% off their 6th service visit as well as Veteran Discounts saving as much as 15%! "Check-in" to their location on Facebook or make a donation to the Homeless Center collection bin and receive an additional 2% off. The Homeless Center for Strafford County presents their Annual Spring Fling on June 5 at The Governor's Inn from 6-9pm. The evening will feature both live and silent auctions, great food and entertainment. All proceeds raised will directly benefit the Homeless Center for Strafford County. For more information, visit www.homelesscenterforstraffco.org. The Homemakers Health Services is hosting a blood drive on May 23 from 10am - 3pm at Trinity Anglican Church, located at 180 Rochester Hill Road in Rochester. For more information, call 335-1770 or visit www.thehomemakers.org. LPL Financial - Rich Hilow invites veterans and active military to bring in their DD-214 and receive a lifetime 20% discount on all allowed commissions and fees! Keep the discount or donate it to a local veterans charity! For more information, call 603-994-4569. New Hampshire Employment Security presents a seminar "Hiring Incentives, OJT, and Tax Credits" on June 10 from 1-4pm at their Portsmouth location, 2000 Lafayette Road. Visit www.nhes.nh.gov.

Revolution Taproom & Grill opened its 2nd Floor Lounge/Game Room! The Lounge is a relaxed and casual space to enjoy a meal and drinks, watch a game, play a game, with 2 regulation pool tables, dart boards, X-Box, large screen TV's, sports games and music. The Lounge area can be reserved for private parties and events. Call 603-244-3022. Rochester Child Care Center presents their first road race, underwritten by Service Credit Union, on May 30! Walkers are welcome. The cost to register is $20 per person and the first 200 registrants will receive a free t-shirt. Registration forms are available at the Rochester Child Care office or online by visiting www.rochesterchildcare.org. Rochester Main Street Events: May 2 - Free Comic Book Day from 10am - 4pm June 3 - Wine in the Gardens from 5pm - 7:30pm

For more information on these events, call 603-330-3208 or visit www.rochestermainstreet.org. Rochester Opera House Upcoming Events: Through May 3 - Seussical the Musical May 8 - 10 - You're a Good Man Charlie Brown May 15 - Granite State Choral Society May 16 - Johnny A. with Wooden Eye May 21 & 22 - Peter Pan & Wendy

For more information or tickets, visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com or call the box office at 603-335-1992. Rochester Public Library is seeking applications for the Poet Laureate which is dedicated to building community through poetry and encouraging a love of poetry among people of all ages. For more information on the guidelines and expectations, call 603-332-1428 RW Creteau Technology Center at Spaulding High School presents a career assistance workshop titled What, Why, and How to be Employable on May 28 from 6:30-8:30pm at Spaulding High School. Refreshments and door prizes available. For more information, call 332-0757 ext. 2152. 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 and exhibits, games and more! Admission is a non-perishable food item that will be collected for Gerry's Food Pantry. Turner Liberty Insurance has qualified for The Merchants Insurance Group President's Club. Only sixteen agencies in the Northeast qualified. For more information on Turner Liberty Insurance, visit www.libertyinsurancenh.com. Waste Management will be conducting a leaf and yard waste pick during the week of May 18-22. Leaves must be put in brown paper leaf bags. Bags are available at several local stores. Brush must be cut into 3 foot lengths and bundled.

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 April!

Avalar Advantage Real Estate —5 Years Performance Business Solutions —5 Years All Land Enterprises—25 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.

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 !

MASSAGE THERAPY Heart Stone Haven Massage Therapy, LLC Bria Seay 169 Rochester Hill Road Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-219-1869 Email: [email protected] Web: www.heartstonehavenmassage.com Massage Therapy

OFFICE SUPPLIES Staples The Office Superstore Madeline Sanchez 125 Washington Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-330-0165 Fax: 603-330-0216 Email: [email protected] Web: www.staples.com Office supplies, printing, technology center

RADIO STATIONS/BROADCASTING Rochester Radio WMEX 105.9FM Gary James 10 Main Street #111 Gonic, NH 03839 Phone: 603-923-3497 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wmexradio.com Townsquare Media NH WOKQ/WPKQ/The Shark Wendy Larson 292 Middle Road PO Box 576 Dover, NH 03820 Phone: 603-749-9750 Fax: 603-749-1459 Email: [email protected] Web: www.wokq.com Media Advertising-Radio/Digital/Live Events

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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.

Arthur’s Always Clean – 4 Years Avalar Advantage Real Estate – 5 Years BONNEY Staffing Center – 5 Years Compass Home Inspections, LLC – 1 Year Country Brook Apartments – 25+ Years Dependable Pest Solutions – 7 Years Eversource – 25+ Years Executive Properties, Inc. – 25+ Years Grace Community Church – 8 Years Granite State Affordable Housing – 25+ Years Granite State Lab – 1 Year Jewelry Creations – 23 Years Keller Williams Coastal Realty – Zoeller Realty Group – 4 Years Liberty International Trucks of NH, LLC – 3 Years Lilac Printing & Graphic Design – 25+ Years Milton Veterinary Clinic -19 Years New Style Homes – 23 Years Performance Business Solutions, LLC – 5 Years Regency Mortgage Corp. – 1 Year Rochester Country Club – 25+ Years Rochester Crimeline – 20 Years Rochester Elks #1393 – 25+ Years Rochester Main Street – 11 Years Rte. 125 R.V. & Marine, Inc. – 22 Years Spaulding Avenue Industrial Complex – 3 Years Subway – 2 Years Tresses Hair Salon – 5 Years Tri-City Car Wash & Detailing Center – 25+ Years

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MAY, 2015

C O M M I T T E E CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER DANCE & AWARDS BANQUET PRESENTATIONS 2015 BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR DONALD “HULK” GAGNON ROCHESTER TRUCK

Presented by Chairman of the Board, Mark Farrell, Laars Heating Systems

2015 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR JANE COOPER FALL

Presented by Mayor T.J. Jean

CHAMBER PRESIDENT LAURA RING 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CHAMBER Presented by Chairman of the Board, Mark Farrell, Laars Heating Systems

N E W S

Your Business Can Benefit As A Member Of The AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE Members of the Chamber Ambassador Committee have a unique opportunity to network with Chamber members throughout the year. Learn how you can get involved on this committee and promote your business! Mission Chamber Ambassadors promote and enhance the benefits of Chamber membership, provide assistance at events, serve as the liaison between the membership and the Chamber’s leadership to ensure member satisfaction. The primary objectives are to aid in retention and involvement of existing members; raise awareness of Chamber benefits and activities; and encourage participation in Chamber programs through personal contact. Ambassador Responsibilities  Each ambassador is responsible for contacting assigned chamber member businesses 4 times per year to insure member satisfaction, answer questions and share information regarding upcoming events.  Ambassadors serve as host/hostess at various events, and help introduce new members to our members.  Ambassadors are asked to attend only six (6) committee meetings per year.  Ambassadors receive free advertising by writing "The Ambassadors Corner", which is published in the Chamber's monthly "Update" Newsletter.

Benefits of Being an Ambassador *Increased name and business recognition *Increased networking opportunities *Opportunity to connect with new and existing members *Increased referral opportunities through other Ambassadors and contacts with members *Opportunity to be named Ambassador of the Quarter and receive recognition in the Chamber "Update" newsletter *Opportunity to be named Ambassador of the Year (based on a point system) and receive a plaque at the Chamber's Annual Meeting and be featured in the Chamber "Update" newsletter. We invite you to join this fantastic committee and increase your business contacts. Should you have any questions, please contact Ambassador Committee Chair, Diane DeVries at 603-534-2040 or Laura Ring at the Chamber.

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 MAY, 2015 Sunday

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

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5 Chamber Raffle Comm. 8 am

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

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Community Expo 5-7pm

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20 21 Business After Govt Affairs Hours at 7:30 am Profile Bank 5:30pm

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ENCLOSED

Kristy Methot Holy Rosary Credit Union Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy Bill Powers Bill Powers Painting Janet Oliver Unitl

August 14 Chamber Raffle Bash (Chamber Raffle Tickets on Sale Now)

15 16 Social Media Strategies seminar 7:309:30am

Michelle Landry Frisbie Memorial Hospital Kathleen Lewis Public Service of New Hampshire

June 2 41st Annual Golf Tournament

Expo Comm. 4pm 10

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Memorial Day

UPCOMING EVENTS

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!

Be Sure To Join Us! Thursday, May 7, 2015 Underwritten By

4:00-5:00pm Exhibitor to Exhibitor 5:00-7:00pm Doors Open to Public Rochester Ice Arena 63 Lowell Street, Rochester

Admission is Free! Mark Your Calendars To Attend! The annual Community Expo and Taste of the Chamber provides businesses and organizations with the opportunity to meet, discuss and showcase their products and services to the local business community and general public in a trade show format. The Community Expo draws over 60 exhibitors and over 200 attendees from the greater Rochester area.

Event Sponsors Corporate Co-Sponsors

Grand Prize ~ $1,000 Cash Co-Sponsored By

Event Partners

“Taste of the Chamber” Provided By Domino’s ∙ MLC Catering, LLC The Farmer’s Kitchen ∙ Revolution Taproom & Grill

Cash Bar Provided By

Raffle Prizes A number of fabulous door prizes will be drawn throughout the evening, Including Visa and American Express Gift Cards, Restaurants Gift Certificates, Gift Baskets, Automotive Gift Certificates, and much, much more! Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce ∙ 18 South Main Street ∙ Rochester, NH P: 603.332.5080 ∙ E: [email protected] ∙ W: 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: Friday, 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.

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

PLEASE POST AT YOUR BUSINESS!

UPCOMING EVENTS UPDATE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Business After Hours

MAY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Co-Hosted by

RSVP by May 13, 2015 to:

At Profile Bank 45 Wakefield Street, Rochester

Wednesday, May 20, 2015 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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-765 Name(s) ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________

Join Profile Bank, Profile Insurance Group, and Grace Community Church as they co-host the May Business After Hours!

Company ____________________________________

Networking ~ Refreshments ~ Raffles Bring plenty of business cards! for networking!

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]

SEE THE REVERSE SIDE TO REGISTER TO PLAY!

41st Annual Golf Tournament & Clambake Tuesday, June 2, 2015 ∙ Rochester Country Club 9:00am Shotgun Start

Underwritten By

Clambake Dinner Catered by Foster’s Downeast Clambake at The Governor’s Inn at 3pm

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

GOLFER REGISTRATION

PAYMENT INFORMATION

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

Check Enclosed Bill Me

Charge my Credit Card Exp. date

Credit Card #

MasterCard Visa Discover American Express

Indicate Dinner Choice for Each: Signature

__ Lobster

__ Steak

__ Chicken

PLAYER NAME

PLAYER NAME

PLAYER NAME PLAYER NAME

Please check your player/sponsor preferences below: __ Lobster

__ Lobster

__ Lobster

__ Steak

__ Steak

__ Steak

__ Chicken

__ Chicken

__ Chicken

COMPANY

# of Additional Guests for Dinner Only ____ PHONE

__ Lobster

__ Steak

Dinner will begin at 3:00pm at The Governor’s Inn, 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester

__ 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

SEE THE REVERSE SIDE FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

2015 Chamber Raffle Winner Selects Either 2015 Harley Davidson DYNA Low Rider FXDL103 Vivid Black

$10,000 cash prize

“It’s Time for Some Football”

Chamber Raffle Bash Event Underwriter:

Each Chamber Raffle Ticket purchased ADMITS TWO to attend the

Chamber Raffle Bash Event Friday, August 14, 2015 • 6:00pm to 10:00pm at The Governor’s Inn • 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester Hors d’oeuvres • Light buffet • Live entertainment • Chamber Reverse Raffle • 2nd Chance Prizes • Runner Up Prizes An RSVP to attend the Chamber Raffle Bash event is required by August 1, 2015

Call the Chamber Office or Complete the Form Below to Reserve Your Chamber Raffle Tickets Today! Drawing Sponsor

Hospitality Sponsor

Chamber Raffle Ticket Reservation Form

Ticket Sponsor

Name _______________________________ Company ______________________________________

Number of Tickets Requested @ $100.00 each_____ *each ticket purchased ADMITS TWO to attend the Chamber Raffle Bash noted above

$______ Payment Enclosed _____ Please Invoice Me $______

Phone __________________________ PLEASE RETURN TO

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-332-5080 Fax: 603-332-5216 Email: [email protected] Order online at: www.rochesternh.org

Only 325 tickets to be sold at $100 each • Drawing: Friday, August 14, 2015 See Reverse for Sponsorship Opportunities

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Chamber Raffle Bash Sponsorship Opportunities Hospitality/Drawing Sponsor- $1,000 As a Hospitality Sponsor, you will receive recognition on all the major publicity for this event including: Admission for 2 to the Chamber Raffle Bash Signage at buffet/drawing area at event Logo in event programs distributed to attendees Logo on event posters Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly Logo on all email blasts sent to over 700 recipients Listing in monthly Chamber Update newsletter text Listing in media press releases & on social media updates including Facebook & Twitter Announcement of sponsorship at the event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event Hors d’oeuvres/Dessert/Bar/Entertainment Sponsor- $500 (Does not include admission into Chamber Raffle Bash*) As an Hors d’oeuvres, Dessert or Bar Sponsor, you will receive recognition for this sponsorship including Logo on signage at hors d’oeuvres, dessert station or bars at the event Logo in event programs distributed to all attendees Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly Logo on all email blasts sent to over 700 recipients Social media announcements Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event Entertainment/Presentation/Social Hour Sponsors- $250 (Does not include admission into the Chamber Raffle Bash*) As an Entertainment, Presentation or Social Hour Sponsor, you will receive recognition for this sponsorship including: Logo on signage at the event Logo in event program distributed all attendees Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly Logo on email blasts sent to over 700 recipients Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event Table Sponsors- $50 (Does not include admission into the Chamber Raffle Bash*) As a Table Sponsor you will receive: A tent card with your logo on a table at the event Event program distributed at event Business may decorate their table and provide promotional material (optional) Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event *Purchase of a $100 Chamber Raffle Ticket includes admission for 2 into the Chamber Raffle Bash

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHAMBER RAFFLE BASH SPONSORSHIP SIGN UP ____Hospitality/Drawing Sponsor - $1,000

____Hors d’oeuvres/Dessert/Bar/Entertainment Sponsor - $500

___Entertainment/Presentation/Social Hour Sponsor- $250.00

____Table Sponsor- $50

Name: _____________________________________Phone:_______________________________ Company:__________________________________Email:________________________________

Please return by June 14, 2015 to:

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-332-5080 ~ Fax: 603-332-5216 ~ Email: [email protected]

Thank You!

The Chamber wishes to thank all the sponsors, attendees and volunteers for their support of the Chamber’s Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet. This year’s event was a wonderfully elegant evening that was enjoyed by all! Underwriter: Eversource

Corporate Sponsors: Access Sports Medicine Albany International Laars Heating Systems Company Service Credit Union Waste Management Entertainment Sponsors: Bernier Insurance, Inc. Eastern Propane & Oil Gregory D. Smith, CPA Holy Rosary Credit Union

Acme Rug & Upholstery Cleaning BootLegger’s Footwear Center Bourque’s Flooring Compass Home Inspections, LLC Cornerstone VNA Event Raffle Donors: Bank of New Hampshire Holy Rosary Credit Union NH Fisher Cats The Links at Outlook Golf

Grand Prize Raffle Sponsor: Federal Savings Bank

Awards Sponsor: Frisbie Memorial Hospital Technology Sponsor: Daystar, Inc.

Table Sponsors: Dover Days Inn Doug’s Towing, Inc. Edward Jones—Chris Hooper The Gafney Home Kittery Point Construction & Development Photography Services: Maureen Steer Wal*Mart

Hospitality & Catering: The Red Barn Social Hour Sponsor: Profile Bank Program Sponsor: MetroCast Business Services Decoration Sponsors: Bank of New Hampshire United Insurance Foss & Came Agency Lakeside Mobility & Scooter Law Office of Carl W. Potvin Poulin Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram Rochester Economic Development Rochester Manor Rehabilitation State Farm Insurance—Gary Branyen Invitations: Digrafika, LLC Staples Floral Arrangements: Ladybug Flower Shop, Inc.

Committee Members: Anne Brown~ Chair, Daystar, Inc.; Lisa Anderson, Profile Bank; Mark Farrell, Laars Heating Systems Company; Susan Ford, Homeless Center for Strafford County; Susan Funk, Interventional Spine Medicine; Jerry Grossman, Jerome H. Grossman Law Office; Mary Henderson, Federal Savings Bank; Kim Lindquist, Holy Rosary Credit Union; Derek Peters, Kittery Point Construction & Development; Julie Reynolds, Cornerstone VNA

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]

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18 South Main Street • Rochester, NH

PRIME DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE IN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING!

Available Space Suite 2A

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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.

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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

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Golf Tournament! Corporate Underwriter: Bank of New Hampshire

ROCHESTER CRIMELINE

August 28, 2015 Friday (rain or shine)

Many thanks to AMI for all Tournament Signage!

Shot-Gun Start at 9 AM Rochester Country Club 94 Church St. (Just off Rt. 125) Rochester, NH 03839

OVER $4,000 IN PRIZES! Golf Bags! Irons! Deluxe Gas Grill! Gift Certificates! Firearm!

Tournament Fee: $125 Per Person Includes: Green Fee with cart, dinner and goodie bag!

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2nd PLACE $25 Pro Shop Credit Each

3rd PLACE

$15 Pro Shop Credit Each Longest Drive Men & Women Closest to the Pin Men & Women And not to be missed...The Vegas Hole! Rochester Crimeline & Rochester Police Benevolent Association working together to make Rochester a better community!

Clip & Mail Registration Form: Enclose check payable to “Rochester Crimeline”. Mail to: PO Box 1074, Rochester, NH 03867 Contact: Chris Hooper (603)330-1958

(Tax ID# 02-0460953)

Registration Deadline 8/17/15

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