GRCC August 2023 Newsletter

Membership Benefits

Member Information Center Spotlight: News Releases

Be sure to post your news articles on the Chamber website. Upon submission and approval, they will be placed on the Chamber website, and post to our social media pages. This is a free service. Go to your member portal today, click on the News Releases tab on the left, and then click on Add News Release.

Advertise your promotions, new products, services, or workshop directly to all Chamber members with the Chamber's Membership Promotion E-Blast service! This benefit offers members more timely information to fellow Chamber members as well as savings on the cost of producing flyers.

Membership Promotion E-blasts are sent twice per month. Discounts available for 6 and 12 month promotions.

Contact us at (603) 332-5080 or email: memberservices@rochesternh.org!

Tell us how the Chamber has helped your business!

Businesses that provide a testimonial will have their business logo and a photo of the person submitting the testimonial featured in an ad in an upcoming issue of the Chamber newsletter, on the Chamber website and more!

Contact us at 603-332-5080 or email: memberservices@rochesternh.org!

Log in to Your Secure Member Portal

Did you know that a benefit of your Chamber membership includes the ability to log in to your Member Portal where you can submit your business’ events, news releases, post job openings, download & print event flyers and more!

• Submit news releases events for added promotion

• Post job openings

• Download event flyers

• Search/contact members

• Register for events

• Pay bills online

• Access resources

Don’t have a portal yet? Email us at memberservices@rochesternh.org to get started.

As a Chamber Member, you can offer and receive special deals, designed just for Chamber Members, such as a percentage off your company’s services or products, a free service or product, a BOGO deal, you name it!

Set up your Member-To-Member Deal(s) through your Member Portal anytime; Chamber staff will review and approve it and contact you if they have any questions.

Want to see what deals are available? Member-To-Member Deals are found on the Chamber website under “News & Discounts” – remember to check regularly for new deals!

Offer a Member-toMember Deal Ribbon

CuttingCeremony

As a benefit of your Chamber membership, this public relations service is available to members only at no charge!

A ribbon cutting ceremony is usually held when a business opens, moves, expands, is under new management, or celebrating an anniversary!

Looking for Volunteer Opportunities?

The Chamber is always looking for volunteers to assist with events, which is a fun way to meet people and help out at a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to fostering a favorable economic climate in which to live and work

To learn more about 2023 Chamber events, call us at: 603-332-5080, visit us on the web at rochesternh.org, or check out the inserts in this month’s newsletter.

Is Your Business Listing Correct?

Members, now is a great time to review and update your company or organization’s information with the Chamber.

Log into your Member Portal from the Chamber website: rochesternh.org. Don’t have a login? Contact us and we’ll get you started!

Upcoming Chamber Events

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023

5:30—7:00 PM at MrSippy BBQ

184 South Main Street, Rochester

Join MrSippy BBQ and Yankee Electric & Co. as they co-host and present this festive summer Business After Hours. The event will be held at MrSippy BBQ inside and outside. Doors will be open at Yankee Electric & Co. for folks to stop by. Get ready for some great music, refreshments, food by MrSippy BBQ, beverages, door prizes, and good conversation.

Bring plenty of business cards for networking with fellow members and for door prizes.

Attendees can park at MrSippy BBQ, Yankee Electric & Co., Granite State Glass, and the former Care Pharmacy parking lot.

Join us for a ribbon cutting on Friday, August 18th at 10:00 am at Peace of Mind Medicaid Consultant, at 20 Park Street, in Rochester as they celebrate their recent expansion.

Sponsored By

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023

8:00-10:00 AM

ROCHESTER COUNTRY CLUB 94 Church St., Rochester

Join the Tri-Chambers of Commerce for a State of the State breakfast from to hear from Governor Chris Sununu as he presents a State of the State address to the Tri-City communities of Dover, Rochester, and Somersworth. ee the attached flyer.

Learn how small businesses are thriving in Rochester and the resources the available.

Click on image above for additional information and to register to attend.

SAVE THE DATE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 / 5:00—7:00PM

TRI-CHAMBER WELCOME RECEPTION & BUSINESS AFTER HOURS At the Monarch School of New England

Please help the Monarch School of New England welcome new Executive Director, Jeanette Souther, to the school and community while networking with Chamber members from the Dover, Rochester and The Falls Chambers of Commerce. See the enclosed flyer.

Membership Update

Member Renewals

Welcome New Members!

CELLULAR TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT/SERVICE

T-MOBILE

Joshua Ward/Chester Lapointe

150 Marketplace Blvd, Suite 10

Rochester, NH 03867

Phone: 603-948-1174

Web: www.tmobile.com

Cellular, Internet—Sales and Service

TRAVEL AGENCY

HORIZON TRAVEL

Melinda Nyberg

263 Central Avenue

Dover, NH 03820

Phone: 603-742-7664

Web: www.horizon-ut.com

Professional Travel Planning for over 30 years

Congratulations!

Member Anniversary Recognitions

The Chamber wishes to recognize and thank members that have 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of Chamber membership this month!

5 YEARS

Life Balance Counseling, Coaching and Wellness

15 YEARS Emmanuel Church Colliers

20 YEARS

Daystar—Your Technology Partner

25 YEARS

Studio 109 Dance Voice & Drama

Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc, PA

The Board of Directors and Staff wish to thank the Members listed for renewing their Chamber investments!

• Abbott Equipment Sales

• Acme Rug & Upholstery

• Alex & Associates Realty at Keller Williams

• B H Cameron Septic Services

• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-The Masiello Group

• Brox Industries

• Chestnut Hill Chimney & Hearth

• Cornerstone Court Adult Community

• Emmanuel Church

• Fastenal Company

• Garrison Family Dental

• Granite State Fair

• Granite Steak & Grill

• Great Bay Facility Maintenance Service

• H & R Block

• Hampton Inn

• Healey Auto Repair

• Jewelry Creations

• Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA

• Mac Ford Custom Building

• Microtel Inn & Suites

• New England Roofing & Remodeling

• New Style Homes

• Peppers Landing

• Raiche & Co.

• St. Leo’s Children’s Center

• The Boulos Company

• Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc, PA

• YMCA of Strafford County

2023-2024 BUSINESS REFERRAL DIRECTORY

In preparation of the 2023/2024 Business Referral Directory please ensure we publish your business listing(s) accurately! Visit your member portal and update your information so that it will appear correctly in the new directory and on the Chamber website. Otherwise, please complete and return the attached Business Listing form by August 14.

RECEIVE MORE EXPOSURE!

Purchase additional categories to be listed under for $25/additional category or place an ad in this popular and well distributed guide and stand out!

See the attached advertising flyer.

HELP US THANK OUR MEMBERS!

Volunteer on:

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Volunteers are asked to visit members to personally say thank you for supporting the Chamber and present them with the 2023/2024 Business Referral Directory. This is also an opportunity to connect with fellow businesses.

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JoinaCommittee!

Have ideas?

Want to use your talents?

Want to learn new things?

Ask us about our committees; the strength of your business can be increased through committee involvement, plus it’s fun and rewarding!

To learn more about 2022 Chamber committees, call us at: 603-332-5080 or visit us on the web: rochesternh.org

The Annual Golf Committee wants you to know that registration is open for the Chamber’s 49th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 28 at The Oaks Golf Links.

The Annual Golf Committee is seeking donations of golf-related items for player goody bags and raffles.

Get exposure for your company or organization by donating branded golf items like:

• Golf balls

• Tees

• Ball markers

• Divot tools

• Ponchos

• Golf towels

• Sunglasses

• Notepads/pencils

• Chapsticks

Contact the Chamber office if you would like to sign up to donate some items! Minimum qty of 150.

603-332-5080

events@rochesternh.org

MEMBER NEWS

BeMobile Verizon is excited to announce its 10th Annual Backpack Giveaway! In an effort to support parents as the school year approaches, BeMobile will be handing out backpacks filled with school supplies for free. This year will mark its one-millionth dollar of support in supplies to local communities. The event will be held at all 68 BeMobile Verizon locations from August 1st - 4th, during normal business hours, which can be found at bemobile.com. There is no pre-registration required, and backpacks will be handed out as first come first served until gone. Additionally to celebrate the milestone one lucky teacher will receive a VR Classroom set for the upcoming school year. Both backpacks and teach nominations will happen in-store throughout the event. During the event, BeMobile will be giving away over 5,000 backpacks to local children. Any questions regarding this event please contact your local BeMobile Verizon at 603-335-9200 or visit www.bemobile.com.

The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover grows a Learning Garden every summer, and then offers a host of summer and fall activities centered around the little ecosystem the garden creates. Every Thursday, visitors can drop in to a guided activity that is included with museum admission to learn about things like pollinators, planting seeds, making pots, seed balls or flower art, garden harvesting and more. Museum staff will open the garden, which is located inside the Dover Adventure Public Playground in Henry Law Park, and offer kids a chance to explore the garden, water the plants, identify bugs, snack on a vegetable, and more.

First Church Congregational will present a Blueberry Fest on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the church located at 63 South Main Street in Rochester. $8.00 breakfast includes blueberry (or plain) pancakes, ham or bacon, scrambled eggs, oj, coffee/tea. $4.00 for children ages 5-10, and Free to children under 5. Take-out is available. The festival will also include used furniture, bakery, handcrafts, themed gift baskets (50% off), previously-loved art, vintage and collectibles, $5 Grab-a-Box and a Raffle for a handmade braided rug (the winning ticket will be drawn at the Holiday Village Fair).

New in 2023: Harvest FEST - Saturday, September 30, 2023, 8am-1 pm. Holiday Village Fair - November 3-5, 2023

Call 603-332-1121 or visit facebook.com/firstchurchrochester

First Seacoast Bank pleased to announce that Amy K. Hanna has joined the team as the Executive Assistant to the President/CEO and the new Assistant Corporate Secretary. Amy brings with her a wealth of experience, having served in various executive and personal assistant roles for over 15 years. Previously, Ms. Hanna supported Jake Burton and the organization’s Executive Team in her role as Global Communications Director of Burton Corp., where she managed brand, athlete, and Principals’ presence at the Winter Olympics, oversaw internal and international communications teams in Burlington, VT, Tokyo, Japan, and Innsbruck, Austria, and was an instrumental part in the niche brand’s growth to a worldwide, mainstream audience.

First Seacoast Bank (FSB) gets set to call in the summer season with an array of sponsorships to support its communities. Serving as one of the Seacoast’s few remaining locally headquartered financial institutions, FSB is proud to serve the community during business hours and beyond. For information, visit www.firstseacoastbank.com.

Goodwin Community Health recently welcomed its first Associate Residency Program Director and its fourth cohort of family medicine residents. The Associate Program Director, Michael Samaan, MD, has two decades of experience in family medicine at hospitals and practices in Alaska and Texas. He also served on the faculty of the Alaska Family Medicine Residency and is a Marine Corps veteran. In his faculty and administrative role, he will he will oversee residents’ training and supervise them directly in the clinical setting. Dr. Samaan also sees patients as a primary care provider at Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth, one of two community health centers along with Families First Health Center in Portsmouth – that comprises the Greater Seacoast network.

HRCU is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Huntress to Vice President of Operations and Compliance. In her new role, Nicole is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the credit union’s retail operations and compliance. Huntress, who began her career at HRCU in 2005, is also certified through the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) as Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS) and has earned the designation of Credit Union Enterprise Risk Management Expert (CUERME) from CUNA.

HRCU announced the winners of its 2023 HRCU Annual Scholarship Program. The credit union gave thirteen outstanding area students a total of $13,000 in scholarship awards. Each year, this program recognizes members of HRCU who are pursuing higher education as either full or part -time students. HRCU has awarded 264 scholarships worth more than $266,000 since the program’s inception in 1996. For additional information, visit www.hrcu.org

Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA proudly announces the promotions of Certified Public Accountants Brieanna Pettengill and Ryan Maran to Principal. Brieanna joined the firm in 2001, working out of the Dover, office where she oversees work in the areas of nonprofit, HUD, and lowincome housing audits. With exceptional organization and communication skills, Brieanna is passionate about what she does and has established herself as a trusted partner and as an invaluable resource to clients. Ryan launched his accounting career with the firm in 2013 after earning his master’s degree in accounting from the University of New Hampshire. Ryan’s work is focused on audits for closely-held companies and nonprofit organizations, as well as tax planning and preparation for both individuals and businesses. Clients benefit from his ability to problem-solve, manage multiple projects, and deliver optimal results. Visit www.lmrpa.com

Life Balance Counseling, Coaching and Wellness continues to provide ongoing support in person and online during these challenging times. We have 13 providers based out of two offices in Rochester and Hampstead, NH. Services include support for anxiety, depression, stress management, feeling overwhelmed, working with clients who are new moms or pregnant and parenting. We now have limited services for clients aged 13-17 as well. Call or text today 603-332-8000 on our website at www.lifebalancecoachnh.com or by secure google form here

Monarch School of New England is pleased to announce their newly appointed Executive Director Jeanette Souther has assumed her role at the school. Souther brings more than 20 years of leadership, special education, and administrative experience to the Monarch School of New England. Her extensive career has encompassed all aspects of the special education system, from direct classroom instruction to administration. She has held educational leadership roles in at least three states, providing her with comprehensive knowledge of the current best practices, laws, policies, and issues in special education. Most recently, Souther served for eight years as the Portsmouth School District’s Director of Pupil Supports. Visit www.monarchschool.org

Nippo Lake Golf Club announces their Friday Night Mixed Scrambles

Friday, August 4th featuring 603 Brewery

TIME: 5:00 PM Shotgun Star; FORMAT: 9 hole scrambles

PRIZES: Pro Shop Credit and/or Merchandise

COST: $40.00 per RCC & NLGC Member; $55.00 per PGA Member; $60.00 per Non-member. Includes golf, cart, prizes & light dinner. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Call 603-664-7616 or visit www.nippolake.com

Seacoast SCORE will be offering the following workshops on the seacoast: These workshop are FREE. Visit www.scorehelp.org.

Studio Two Seven Nine Announces Headshots Matter

We all know how powerful first impressions are. Research shows we make a decision to trust someone within 100 milliseconds of seeing their face. A headshot is a great way to take control of your image and establish trust with others right away. Every business professional needs a professional, up -to-date headshot.

Members of The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce always receive 20% off. Contact Studio Two Seven Nine today! Call 603-630-4675 or visit www.studiotwosevennine.com.

Vouchers for Veterans Farm to Soldier will be held weekly in September. NH and Maine veterans may go to the following and receive $20 in vouchers for farmers market purchases. Dover, Exeter, Kennebunk, Kittery, Littleton, Portsmouth, Sanford, and Wolfeboro. Visit www.vouchersforveterans.org

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital received two 2023 “Get With The Guidelines” awards from the American Heart Association, for excellence in treating heart failure and stroke. The honors were given with “Gold Plus” distinction – the highest level of the award given by the organization. The heart failure award recognizes Wentworth-Douglass’ commitment to improving outcomes, especially reduced readmissions. It is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the American Heart Association’s most recent guidelines and ensures patient care is aligned with the latest research and evidence-based directives. The stroke award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines - ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Visit www.wdhospital.com

WorkReadyNH is excited to share the attached WorkReadyNH Summer Class. Our Tuition-FREE Classes are: Live and interactive online in Zoom, Offered days or evenings, accelerated or part-time, Open and available to all NH residents that are 16+ years old! Classes focus on professional skills. This class is for anyone who is looking for a new job, heading to college, returning to high school, or looking to discover and carve out a new career path. Click here to download WorkReadyNH Summer Class Flyer For the WorkReadyNH website: ccsnh.edu/workreadynh

What’s Been Going On at the Chamber?

Tickets are selling fast, and will sell out— get yours soon!

Get your ticket for the grand prize drawing on August 11 for choice of $10,000 or a 2023 Harley Davidson FXBBS Street Bob motorcycle!

Visit: rochesternh.org/chamberraffle

Did You Know?

By serving on a committee you can:

* Expand your contact base and forge relationships

* Promote your business or organization

* Learn new things

* Have a connection to your community

* Help foster a healthy economic climate to help your community grow and thrive.

Be part of the bigger picture explore Chamber committees today! rochesternh.org

EVENT COMMITTEES:

• Annual Awards Celebration Committee

• Chamber Raffle Committee

• Holiday Events Committee

• Job Fair Committee

• Golf Committee

STANDING COMMITTEES:

• Ambassador Program

• Governmental Affairs Council

Contact the Chamber for more information on how serving on a committee can help you and your business or organization: 603-332-5080

• Reverse Raffle

• Second Chance Prizes

• Dinner & Drinks

• Games

• Special Raffles

• Live Auctions

• Tons of Tropical Fun!

Sponsored By:

The Chamber is always seeking new Ambassadors; contact the Chamber office for details on how to become and Ambassador and increase your contact base: Call: 603-332-5080 or visit: rochesternh.org

Click on each image to see each awards recipient’s video

JACKIE FITZPATRICK Meredith Village Savings Bank Hope on Haven Hill

2023 Chamber Leadership

Officers

Chairman of the Board: Kerrie Landry

Chairman-Elect: David Richard

D.F. Richard Energy

Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs: Paul Gatehouse

Vice Chair, Membership: Amy Brown

Vice Chair, Events & Fund Raisers: Caitlyn Turgeon

August 2023 Chamber Calendar

Directors

Chamber

2023 Chamber Raffle

TICKETSAREONSALE!

Each Ticket Admits 2 People!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023

6:00 9:00pm

The Rochester Elks

ONLY 350 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD at $100 EACH!

Chance to Win either a 2023 Harley Davidson FXBBS Street Bob or $10,000!

Enjoy a tropical themed evening that includes an exciting Reverse Raffle drawing and great Second Chance Prizes ! Get your ticket(s) by June 29, 2023 to be entered in the Early Bird Raffle for a chance to win $250! Your ticket(s) will still be included in the Grand Prize drawing.

Early Bird Raffle Deadline: June 29, 2023

Chamber Raffle Ticket Order Form

Name _____________________________________ Company

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___________________________________________________________ Phone

# of Tickets Requested @ $100.00 each:________

Cash is enclosed (do not mail cash)

Check # __________ is enclosed

Please make check payable to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

TO ORDER TICKETS ONLINE: ROCHESTERNH.ORG/CHAMBERRAFFLE

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867

Phone: 603-332-5080 Fax: 603-332-5216

HOSPITALITY SPONSOR

TicketsAreOnSale!

To Purchase, Visit: rochesternh.org/ChamberRaffle or call: 603-332-5080

The Chamber is Seeking Second Chance Prizes!

Those attending our 2023 “Hula and Moola” Chamber Raffle Bash” will enjoy a fun-filled evening with many wonderful Second Chance prizes, great food and an exciting reverse raffle! As tickets are drawn in a reverse raffle and no longer eligible for the Grand Prize, they are entered for a chance to win some great Second Chance prizes.

We are currently seeking donations of items and services that can be used, or packaged together with other items and services, for Second Chance Raffle prizes.

As a Second Chance Prize Donor, your business will receive tremendous recognition, including:

* Promotion on e-blasts

* Promotion on the Second Chance Prize insert in the event programs

* Announcement of your donation during event at the time of prize drawing

* Listing on post-event thank you flyer as Second Chance Prize Donor

If your business in interested in donating an item for our Second Chance Raffle, or if you would like to learn more about the promotional benefits, please contact the Chamber office at 603-332-5080, email events@rochesternh.org , or simply complete and return the donation form below.

Chamber Raffle Second Chance Prize Donation Form

Name_________________________________________ Company ___________________________________________________

Address_____________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________

My company would like to donate the following item(s) to be used for the Second Chance Prize Raffle: ________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Value of Item(s) _________________________

________ I will drop off the item to the Chamber office _______ Please pick up the item from me on/after _______________

Please Return Form Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867

*by July 14, 2023 Fax: 603-332-5216 Email: events@rochesternh.org

Business Referral Directory

WE WANT TO MAKE SURE YOUR BUSINESS LISTING IS ACCURATE

In preparation of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s 2023/2024 Business Referral Directory, please make any updates to the listing that you want to appear in the guide via your member portal on the Chamber website or provide us with the information below to make sure your listing is accurate. Members receive ONE FREE listing in the Chamber’s Business Referral Directory. Please review your listing(s).

Please decide which Business Category(ies) you would like to be located under. Listings under more than one business category are $25/additional category.

____ REPEAT the same information as last year ___ CHANGE my business listing(s) as noted below or on the attached.

FREE BUSINESS LISTING

BUSINESS NAME________________________________________ CATEGORY _____________________________

CONTACT (No more than 2, job titles not included)_______________________________________________________

ADDRESS (location)_______________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS (mailing)________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE # _______________________________________FAX #_______________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS (One email permitted)________________________________________________________________

Do you want Email address printed In Member Directory? __Yes __No On website? __Yes __ No

WEB SITE ADDRESS______________________________________________________________________________

SOCIAL MEDIA LOCATION(S): www.facebook.com/ ____________________________ Twitter: @ INSTAGRAM: ________________________________ LINKEDIN:__________________________________________

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION (8-10 Words Only) ___________________________________________________

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS CATEGORIES - $25 EACH

To increase your exposure, you may be listed under multiple business categories in both the printed and online Member Directory. The cost of each additional category is $25.

I wish to be listed under my main business category only at no charge.

I wish to also be listed under the following business categories at $25 each.

2023/2024 BUSINESS REFERRAL

DIRECTORY & WEBSITE ADVERTISING

The Chamber Business Referral & Resource Directory is an annual publication containing business listings of Chamber members under their respective business category(ies) that is widely distributed to fellow Chamber members, accommodations, restaurants and the public to promote the products and services available from our members. To support the production of this valuable publication, members are offered affordable advertising rates to meet a variety of budgets. Please consider supporting this business publication that promotes Chamber member businesses.

SEVERAL ADVERTISING OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

Advertise with a Banner Ad!

Size: 480 x 120 pixels

Contact Laura at the Chamber for pricing and space availability!

• Website Banner Ad

See the Example Here!

• Enhance Your

• Membership Listing

See the Example Below!

• Printed Guide Ad

• Business Listings in Multiple Business Categories

Banner Ads Link Directly to Your Website and Appear on the Selected Page on the Chamber’s Website for TWO YEARS!

You can also choose to have multiple ads scrolling to highlight different areas of your business! Ads to be sent in JPEG, PNG, or

ENHANCED MEMBERSHIP LISITING BENEFITS

ADVERTISINGSPECIAL!

Advertise in both the print directory AND purchase a banner ad and receive a FREE Enhanced Membership Listing and $100 OFF your banner ad fee!

Sample Enhanced Membership Listing

In Additional to the Basic Features, the Enhanced Membership Listing Features: Basic Membership Listing Features:

• 200 Character Business Description

• 200 Character Driving Directions

• Include 8 Keywords

• Hours of Operation

• Mapping Feature

• 1600 Character Business Description

• Search Photo Linking to Your Website

• YouTube Video

• Website Ecard

• Photo Gallery

• Include 20 Keywords

• 5 Bulleted Text Links

• Results Summary

By upgrading from a Basic Listing to an Enhanced Listing, members can add additional features listed below to further engage with those that visit their member page. In addition to the Basic Membership Listing features, Enhanced Membership Listing Includes: SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR GREATADVERTISING RATES!

2023/2024 BUSINESS REFERRAL DIRECTORY & WEBSITE ADVERTISING SIGN-UP

YES, PLEASE RESERVE THE AD SPACE INDICATED BELOW

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OURADVERTISING RATES OFFER GREAT SAVINGS WITH COMBINED PRINT GUIDEAND WEBSITE ADVERTISING!

INCREASE VISIBILITY IN THE BUSINESS REFERRAL DIRECTORY AND ON WEBSITE BY PURCHASING ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES THAT YOUR BUSINESS COULD BE LISTED UNDER.

RETURN BY AUGUST 7, 2023:

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867

Phone: (603) 332-5080

Fax: (603) 332-5216

Email: memberservices@rochesternh.org

FREE BUSINESS CATEGORY LISTING

As a benefit of Chamber membership, you are provided with one free business listing in your main business category in the 2022/2023 Business Referral Directory.

Main business category (FREE)

MULTIPLE BUSINESS CATEGORY LISTINGS (OPTIONAL)

Make sure fellow members and the public find you in all of the appropriate business categories that pertain to your business. Have your business listed in multiple business categories in the Business Referral Guide for $25 per category

(Examples: This is ideal for the restaurant owner who also caters or has a function room, the real estate broker who also does property management, or the banker who also offers loans and mortgages)

BUSINESS REFERRAL DIRECTORY/WEBSITE ADVERTISING SIGN-UP

Directory Ad & Enhanced Listing

(See prices above)

Edit previous ad (Add $15)

Amount Enclosed $________

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

5:30-7:00pm

Hosted By:

Held at:

184 South Main Street, Rochester, NH

Join MrSippy BBQ and Yankee Electric & Co. as they co-host and present this festive summer Business After Hours.

The event will be held at MrSippy BBQ inside and outside. Doors will be open at Yankee Electric & Co. for folks to stop by.

Join us for some great music, refreshments, food by MrSippy BBQ, beverages, door prizes, and good conversation.

Attendees can park at MrSippy BBQ, Yankee Electric & Co., Granite State Glass, and the former Care Pharmacy parking lot.

Please RSVP by August 11, 2023 to:

www.rochesternh.org/augustbah

ResourcestoLongevity: SmallBusinesses ThrivinginRochester

Tuesday,August29,2023

8:00to10:30am

FrisbieMemorialHospital ConferenceCenter

11WhitehallRoad,Rochester

Thiswillbeaninteractivemorningwhereyouwillhearfromlong-termsmallbusinessesinthe communityandthebusinessresourcesthatsupportthemintwodifferentpanels.

MayorPaulCallaghan&AmyBassettSBANHDistrictDirector willkickofftheeventwithwelcomingremarks.

UnleashingtheEntrepreneurialSpirit –Moderated by Michael Scala, Rochester’s Director of Economic Development

Hearfromlocalbusinessownersthatwillsharetheirjourneyandtipsofowningand managinglong-termsmallbusinessesandthebenefitstodoingbusinessintheCity.

Buildingyourteamofresources forthelonghaul–Moderated by Rachael Roderick , SBA’s NH Deputy District Director

Meetyourlocalbusinessresourcesthatcanguideyouinplanningnowforyourbusiness 10+yearsfromnow.PanelistswillincludebusinessadvisorsfromSCORE,NHSmall BusinessDevelopmentCenterandCenterforWomenEnterpriseaswellaslocallenders.

ContinentalBreakfastitemsprovidedcourtesyof:

49th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Thursday, September 28 / 9:00am Shotgun

The Oaks Golf Links

2023 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Lunch Box Sponsor Receive the following promotion:

Logo included on player’s boxed lunches

Logo displayed on PowerPoint Presentation at event

Business name will be announced at the awards dinner following the tournament

Logo in the Golf Tournament programs, newsletter flyers and eblasts

Recognition as sponsor on Chamber s social media pages

Business name listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

Awards/Hors D’oeuvres/Program/Social Hour Sponsor Receive the following promotion:

Logo displayed on PowerPoint Presentation at event

Business name will be announced at the awards dinner following the tournament

Logo in the Golf Tournament programs (Program sponsor receives ad on back page)

Logo listed on newsletter flyers and eblasts

Recognition as sponsor on Chamber s social media pages

Business name listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

Golf Cart/Registration Sponsor Receive the following promotion:

Sign with business name attached to golf carts during entire tournament (Golf Cart Sponsor only)

Signage at Registration Table and ability to hand out items during Registration (Registration Sponsor only)

Logo displayed on PowerPoint Presentation at event

Logo in the Golf Tournament programs, newsletter flyers and eblasts

Recognition as sponsor on Chamber s social media pages

Business logo listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

Hole Sponsor – Receive the following promotion:

Signage with company name on course at the tee, on the green and in fairway

Logo in Golf Tournament programs, newsletter flyer and eblasts

Business name will be announced at the awards dinner following the tournament

Business logo displayed on PowerPoint presentation at the tournament

Business logo listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

Tee, Green or Fairway Sponsor Receive the following promotion:

Signage with company name at either the tee, on the green or in the fairway

Business name listed in the Golf Tournament programs

Business name displayed on PowerPoint presentation at the tournament

Business name listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

Team/Individual Prize Sponsor – Receive the following promotion:

Business name listed 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

Hole-in-One Sponsor Receive the following promotion

Signage with company name on course at the tee

Logo in Golf Tournament programs, newsletter flyer and eblasts

Business name will be announced at the awards dinner following the tournament

Business logo displayed on PowerPoint presentation at the tournament Business logo listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

Raffle and Auction Prize Sponsor – Receive the following promotion:

Business name announced during raffle drawing or live auction

Business name listed in Golf Tournament programs

Business name listed on the Chamber newsletter flyer following the tournament.

Goody Bag Sponsors

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

UNDERWRITTEN BY

1 Lunch Box Sponsor: $1,200

2 Co-Sponsors (each): $600

Awards Sponsor: $500

Hors D’oeuvres Sponsor: $500

Program Sponsor: $500

Social Hour Sponsor: $500

Registration Sponsor $400

1 Golf Cart Sponsor $900

2 Golf Cart Co-Sponsors (each) $450

Sponsorship fee if signing up as a foursome: $300

Sponsorship fee without a foursome: $350

Hole Sponsors can set up a table w/ their promotional items on the green

Tee Sponsor $200

Green Sponsor $200

Fairway Sponsor: $200

Available only for any hole sponsorships that are not all filled

Team/Individual Prize Sponsor: $300

Top Team Sponsor: $50-$200

Sponsor fee if signing up as a foursome: $350 Sponsor fee without a foursome: $400

Hole-In-One Sponsors can set up a table w/ their promotional items on the green

Provide a gift certificate, gift item, golf-related item, rounds of golf, tickets for concert or sporting event, etc. for raffle or live auction

Provide 150 golf-related items (golf balls, tees, markers, towels, divot tools, ponchos, etc), with your business logo on them to be included in players’ goody bags

GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSOR SIGN-UP

Please sign my business up as a Sponsor for the box checked above Sponsor Fee $ Invoice Me Payment Enclosed

If providing Items for raffle or auction, please list items:_______________________________________________________Value:____

If providing Items for players’ goody bags, please list items (must be qty. or 150):_________________________________________

49th Annual Golf Tournament

Thursday, September 28, 2023 9:00am Shotgun

SPONSORSHIP & PLAYER PACKAGE OPPORTUNITIES

HOLE SPONSORSHIP WITH A FOURSOME $1020 $1160

HOLE SPONSOR WITHOUT A FOURSOME $350

Signage at tee, green & fairway

Hole Sponsors can have a table on the green

TEE, GREEN OR FAIRWAY SPONSOR $200

Signage at tee, or green, or fairway

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSHIP WITH A FOURSOME $1070 $1210

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR WITHOUT A FOURSOME $400

Hole-In-One Sponsors can have a table on the green

HOLE CONTEST TEAM / INDIVIDUAL PRIZE SPONSOR $300

Recognition on several holes

(Pro shop gift certificates to each winning player and to winning teams)

TOP TEAM PRIZE SPONSOR (Men’s & Women’s teams) $50- $200

CART SPONSORSHIP

CART SPONSOR (business name on cart): $900 (signage on all carts) OR CART CO-SPONSOR: $450 (shared signage on carts)

BOX LUNCH SPONSORSHIP

BOX LUNCH SPONSOR: $1,200 (business logo on ALL lunches) OR BOX LUNCH CO-SPONSOR: $600 (both sponsor business logos on ALL lunches)

Some sponsorships have limited availability; if the sponsorship you are requesting is unavailable, Chamber staff will contact you to offer an alternative

Golfer Registration Information

_____Please sign up the foursome listed below

(If more than 1 team, please use separate form)

_____Please sign up the player(s) listed below

Team Captain: Please share with your team any tournament information you receive

Payment Information

All player fees must be received by August 31, 2023

Bill Me Check Enclosed

COMPANY

# of Additional Guests for Dinner Only ____

__ Steak __ Lobster __ Chicken

PLEASE INDICATE PLAYER MEAL CHOICES: PHONE

Foursome w/Hole Sponsor Package $1020 or WITH PASSPORT $1160

Foursome w/Hole-in-One Sponsor Pkg $1070 or WITH PASSPORT $1210

Hole-in-one Sponsor Only (no foursome) $400

Hole Sponsor Only (no foursome) $350

Contest Prize Sponsor __$100 __$200 __$300

Cart Sponsor __$900 (one) __$450(co-sponsor)

Box Lunch Sponsor __$1,200

Golf Players (no passport) ____ Players @ $180 each

Golf Players with Passport Package Includes:

15 raffle tickets, 2 Mulligans, Vegas hole, Specialty Drive

Hole, and Putting Contest entry fees (Add’l $35/player) ____ Players @ $215 each

# Clambake Dinner Only Guests ___Guests @ $50

Visa

MasterCard Discover American Express

Please check your player/sponsor preferences below:

TRI-CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Welcome Reception Business After Hours

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 / 5:00-7:00PM

High School/Vocational Center Campus

13 Monarch Way, Rochester (off of Eastern Avenue)

Please join the Monarch School of New England in welcoming their new Executive Director, Jeanette Souther, to the school and community while networking with Chamber members from the Dover, Rochester, and The Falls Chambers of Commerce.

Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be offered. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards for networking and raffles!

TO REGISTER, VISIT:

www.rochesternh.org/monarchschoolbah

September Session

Thursday, September 14, 2023

4:00-5:00pm In-Person or via Zoom

Register for Chamber 101 through your Member Portal, or by filling out this form and e-mailing it to: memberservices@rochesternh.org, or call the Chamber office: 603-332-5080

COMPANY NAME:

PRIMARY CONTACT:

E-MAIL:

ATTENDEE NAME(s):

Contact Member Services for more information or to register: 603-332-5080 x:2 E-mail: memberservices@rochesternh.org

STATE OF THE CITY SEPT 15TH

Presented BY

Join us on Friday, September 15th from 7:30-9:30am, in the Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Community Education & Conference Center, for the annual State of the City presentation. The event will feature Mayor Paul Callaghan, City Manager Katie Ambrose, and several City Departments.

Cost to Attend: $25 per person

Register here: www.rochesternh.org/city

Generously

Hosted & Catered by:

“This is our chance to let everyone know all the great things that are happening around Rochester!”

MAYOR PAUL CALLAGHAN

Sponsored BY

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Underwritten By:

Volunteers Are Needed to assist in THANKING MEMBERS for their continued support of the Chamber!

Volunteers are asked to visit members to personally say thank you for supporting the Chamber and present them with the 2023/2024 Business Referral Directory. This is also an opportunity to connect with fellow businesses.

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATON:

Your Name: ______________________________________________________

Best Contact Phone #:_____________________________________

Your E-Mail Address:

How Many will be attending the breakfast: ________________________

RETURN BY: 9/152023 TO:

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester NH 03867 603-332-5080 Fax: 603-332-5216

E-mail: memberservices@rochesternh.org

8:00 - 9:00 am:

Instructional gathering & breakfast: Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH

9:30 am - 12:00 pm:

Volunteer teams visit their assigned geographic areas to thank members for their support and deliver the Chamber Business Referral Directory.

12:00 - 4:30 pm:

Deliver completed contact cards to the Chamber Office.

5:30 - 7:00 pm: Join us for Business After Hours, sponsored by First Seacoast Bank. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages and musical entertainment.