Update Newsletter
Our Mission: Advance and promote the prosperity of its members and enhance the quality of life in the greater Rochester area.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE BENEFIT INFORMATION EVENTS UPDATE MEMBERSHIP UPDATE COMMITTEE NEWS MEMBER NEWS WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING CHAMBER LEADERSHIP CHAMBER CALENDAR
A Message From the 2018 Chairman of the Board Keith Newton, D.F. Richard Energy I am excited and honored to begin 2018 as the Chairman of the Board for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Our chamber offers exciting initiatives with the expectation to be a resource and assist the business community within the greater Rochester area. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff at the Chamber, I want to thank Matt Beaulieu of Service Credit Union for his leadership and dedication as Chairman of the Board over the past year. I also want thank Service Credit Union for allowing Matt to provide commitment, structure and professionalism to our chamber. For 32 years, I have had the pleasure of working in the propane industry, the past 16 with D.F. Richard Energy. I would like to thank D.F. Richard Energy for the continued support of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and allowing me to Chair this Chamber into a dynamic 2018. We have learned the importance of strong leadership, commitment and membership. We are here to serve the members and aid them in business growth. We plan to bring forward new initiatives and programs that will allow them to build upon their businesses. This year we will be focusing more on our current membership, retention and growth, offering technology, networking and referral programs. These are the basic concepts of the Chamber. Sometimes we look past what these concepts are. Take care of the members we have, understand the businesses, find their needs and put a plan in place for them. A strong membership is the backbone of any Chamber!!! GET INVOLVED If you ask yourself how I can become involved, the answer is quite simple. Start by keeping our Business Referral Directory in arms reach. If you don’t have one let us know and we will provide one to you. Utilizing our members is a great way to provide you with the goods and services that you require. This will afford you the opportunity to develop local business relationships that strengthen the success of our community. Additionally, I personally invite you to attend our many networking events which will provide you the opportunity to make connections with existing members in a casual and social environment. I look forward to working with our members, staff, and community leaders to identify areas where our Chamber can assist our membership to adapt to an ever-changing business climate. Our Board must remain vigilant to the needs of our members and provide services that supports the membership. Your input, feedback, and involvement will be paramount to our continued success. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you might have about your Chamber. The continued success of this wonderful organization relies on your participation and involvement. I am excited to begin working with the members, our Board of Directors, and the Chamber Staff to further grow and strengthen our membership in 2018. Wishing you all the best this New Year!
2018 Annual Meeting Breakfast DATE & TIME
Friday, January 31, 2018 7:30-9:00am Sponsored By:
PLACE Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Rd, Rochester
FEATURING A REPORT FROM 2018 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD KEITH NEWTON, D.F. RICHARD ENERGY and Introduction of the 2018 Board of Directors
Free for Chamber Members to Attend. RSVP Required. See flyer for details!
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Membership Benefits
Post your job vacancies on the Chamber’s website at NO CHARGE! Simply log in to your Member Portal and select Job Postings on the left side! The Chamber’s website receives thousands of visits each month. If you have job vacancies to fill, post them! Visit www.rochesternh.org/Jobs to see a current list of job postings. For assistance logging in, call 603.332.5080.
Utilize Your Member Portal If you haven’t yet activated your online portal, email memberservices@rochesternh.org and we will help you fully maximize this benefit. Once logged in, you will have access to many great features including: Securely Pay Invoices Committee Members can Post Job Vacancies Access & Download Upcoming access Committee Documents Event Forms Submit Member News & Press Post Upcoming Community Releases Events Update Directory Listing Access/Download Benefit Information Forms
Members are invited to take advantage of this FREE benefit by telling 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 issue of the Chamber’s newsletter, included on the Chamber website and on MetroCast Channel 12 for one month!
Contact the Chamber or complete the attached form and email to membership@rochesternh.org!
Committee Involvement Members and their employees can get involved with Chamber committees which provide an opportunity to meet other businesses, increase business contacts and be better involved in your community. Membership Development Committees Include: Tree Lighting & Holiday Ambassador Committee Parade Chamber Raffle& Bash Young Professionals Community Expo Golf Committee Governmental Affairs Council CHAMBER PRODUCING AREA STREET MAP
Only $5 Each! Chamber Discount Cards are accepted at over 70 different participating member businesses offering you savings throughout the YEAR!
Cards Valid Through December 31, 2018! To Order: Call the Chamber office at (603) 332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org where a complete list of participants can also be found!
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Town Square Publications to produce an excellent concept in publication networking. This publication will help you market your business directly to area business owners, neighborhood residents and visitors. The Official 2018 Greater Rochester Street Map is a remarkable advertising tool, highly visible and is a publication that businesses and residents keep on hand for easy reference. "Yes, Printed Maps are one of the top most requested items from visitors to the Chamber and from other entities around the community". In addition, the 2018 Greater Rochester Map will be replicated online via the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce website and the National Community Profile Network at Town Square Publications, further extending the exposure of your advertising message and increasing your search engine optimization. The representative from Town Square Publications is Marilyn Thomson. For more information, download the Map Flyer, call 706.262.2995, Marilyn's cell at 253.973.1476 or email mthomson@tspubs.com to review all the details.
Upcoming Chamber Events BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Wednesday, January 17, 2018 5:30 to 7:00 pm At Freedom Beauty Salon 7 Hanson Street, Rochester, NH See the enclosed flyer for details
Be a Champion! Help Fund a Scholarship /Ŷǀ ĞƐƚ ŝŶ dŽŵŽƌƌŽǁ ͛ Ɛ &ƵƚƵƌĞ ďLJ ŽŶĂƟŶŐ dŽĚĂLJ Your Chamber is pleased to offer Members the opportunity to be named a Chamber Scholarship Champion by becoming a $100 donor to benefit the See the Attached Flyer for More Details!
Saturday, April 7, 2018 6:00pm—9:30pm at The Red Barn
“An Evening in Paris” Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet $65 per person Formal invitations to be mailed in February
Sponsorship Opportunities Available! See Flyer for Details!
The Chamber is pleased to be providing $500 Scholarship(s) to eligible high school students! ƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚƐ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ŐƌĂĚƵĂƟŶŐ ŚŝŐŚ ƐĐŚŽŽů ƐĞŶŝŽƌƐ ǁ ŚŽ ĂƌĞ employed by or have a parent employed by a company that is a member of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. dŚĞ ƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉ ǁ ŝůů ďĞ ƉĂŝĚ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĂƩ ĞŶĚŝŶŐ ŝŶƐƟƚƵƟŽŶ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ͛ Ɛ ƐĞĐŽŶĚ LJĞĂƌ Ăƚ Ă ĨƵůů-ƟŵĞ ĐŽůůĞŐĞ͕ university or technical school. Help us support this program. ^ĞĞ ƚŚĞ ĂƩ ĂĐŚĞĚ ƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŐƵŝĚĞůŝŶĞƐ͊
12th Annual Chamber Showcase
THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018 5:00-7:00 pm 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, and events held throughout the year.
Is Your Company a Business of the Year? You just might be. You don't need hundreds of employees or billions in income to apply. We are looking for companies that are financially sound, active in their communities and members of their local chambers. If this is you, read on and consider applying for this prestigious award. Businesses of all sizes have won in the past, and you could be next. For 27 years, Business NH Magazine and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives have celebrated the NH Businesses of the Year and Business Leader of the Year. Awards are given to one Business Leader of the Year and nine NH companies, one in each category: Business Services; Business Assistance Organizations; Education/Nonprofit; Financial Services/Insurance; Health Care; Manufacturing/Technology; Real Estate/Construction/ Engineering; Retail/Wholesale; Tourism/Hospitality. The application can be accessed by visiting www.BusinessNHmagazine.com. The application deadline is January 12, 2018. For questions, call Matt Mowry at 603-626-6354, ext. 214.
Membership Update Welcome New Members The Board of Directors and Staff Welcome New Members! Financial Services Edward Jones Megan Laramie
120 Washington Street, Suite 301, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-330-1958 Email: megan.laramie@edwardjones.com Web: www.edwardjones.com Financial Services, Retirement Services
Publishers Town Square Publications Mark Waligorski
155 East Algonquin Road Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 Phone: 847-427-4905 Web: www.townsquarepublications.com Producer of high-quality print and digitally integrated publications
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 January!
5 Years Berry Surveying & Engineering LaCorona Mexican Restaurant Motolina Lodge #18 IOOF Rochester Grange #86 10 Years Back Bay Networks Dependable Pest Solutions 20 Years Hourihane Cormier & Associates 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.
Member Renewals The Board of Directors and Staff wish to thank the Members listed for renewing their Chamber investments! Berry Surveying & Engineering Bluebird Self Storage Branyen Insurance Agency Brock’s Plywood Sales Brookside Place Apartments DeVuono Painting Eastern Propane & Oil High Degree Heating Holy Rosary Credit Union Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service Joy’s HVAC Services, LLC MetroCast Motolina Lodge #18 IOOF Poulin Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram Seacoast Business Machines ServiceMaster Disaster Associates State Farm-Mike Testa Agent Steve Ring Plumbing Village Pizza of Rochester Wentworth Electric, LLC
Committee News Ambassador Corner How can the Chamber Help You? By Julie Tompson, Profile Bank New to the Chamber or a longtime member? Looking for other businesses that are chamber members? In need of services from a local business? Looking for local history, places to go and things happening around town? Want to know what’s happening with your local and state government? Chamber discounts offered by chamber members? The Chamber is your voice for all of these things listed above and is here to help you in many ways. If you have any questions or needs around the city and local area, a lot of information can be found right on the Chamber website. If you do not find what you are looking for there, do not hesitate to reach out to the Chamber Staff or your Chamber Ambassador for answers. We are all ready and prepared to assist you in any way we can. We are looking forward to helping you out if you need assistance with Chamber services and hope to see you at our many events held during the year.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE UPDATE 2018 OFFICERS NOMINATED In accordance with Article IV of the Chamber’s bylaws, the membership is hereby notified of the following officer who has accepted nomination in 2018.
Vice Chair, Membership Development Alan Johnson, MetroCast 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.
BOARD MEMBER THANKS Our thanks to the following for her dedicated service who served until 2017 on the Chamber board of directors. Diane DeVries True Marketing Communications
For a complete list of 2018 Officers and Directors, see the last page of the newsletter.
Name:
Tatjana Simon
Hometown: I grew up in Europe and moved to the States 15 years ago! I have been a resident of Rochester for 11 years. Education: Latvian High school diploma, Certified CU Financial Counselor ( CUNA ) Employer: Holy Rosary Credit Union How Long Have You Worked Here: 3 Years What is Your Role: Senior Financial Service Associate Tell Us Why You Love Your Job: Working at HRCU makes me strive for success! The positive outlook that we engage and the community involvement makes me passionate and dedicated. I find myself very motivated and confident in my work because of the positive culture and strong leaders. So many people inspire me at the Credit Union because they share the same vision and create the environment where people feel valued and fulfilled. Tell Us What You Like About GRYP: I have been very grateful to participate in this program because it gives me the opportunity to learn about the City of Rochester and its culture. It has been so nice to see the city grow and become a place that you proudly call home. I love meeting business leaders and individuals that really care about the city and its future. I feel that my personal involvement matters and hope to continue succeed as a professional and a citizen!
To be featured in an upcoming Young Professional On the Move, simply attend an upcoming meeting and be entered in to win!
Are you looking to get involved or get your employees more involved?! There are several Chamber committee that always welcome new faces! These committees meet monthly or bi-monthly and provide committee members an opportunity to reach out and connect with other Chamber members, network, stay informed on local and State legislative issues and plan events.
-AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE -GOVERMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE -GREATER ROCHESTER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS -MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Contact the Chamber and tell us how we can involve you and your employees!
Member News Business NH Magazine and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives have celebrated the NH Businesses of the Year and Business Leader of the Year for 27 years. Awards are given to one Business Leader of the Year and nine NH companies, one in each of various categories. The application can be accessed by visiting www.BusinessNHmagazine.com and clicking on the "competitions" button. The application deadline is January 12, 2018. For questions, call Matt Mowry, 603-626-6354, ext. 214. Cornerstone VNA is offering Hospice Volunteer Training: Join us for this 8-week volunteer training program that focuses on how to provide comfort, support and a reassuring presence to Hospice patients and their families. Several training opportunities are available at various locations. Thursdays at Cornerstone VNA Jan.11-March 15, 1–3pm; Wednesdays at Dover Public Library Jan.10-March 14, 1–3pm; Tuesdays at Rollinsford Public Library Mar. 20-May 8, 1–3pm; Wednesdays at Strafford Public Library Mar. 21-May 9,11am–1pm. To register for one of our free training programs, contact: Nancy Nicolazzo, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, 603-332-1133 x239 or NNicolazzo@cornerstonevna.org The Dover Adult Learning Center welcomes two new members to the Board of Directors, Laura Baxter, of York, Maine and Rollins Janetos of Rollinsford. Dover Adult Learning Center will hold a 8-hour Step Into Sewing course that will explore the sewing machine and how it works, basic stitches, basic sewing techniques, and help to identify notions you will need. You will come away with the knowledge of how to run a machine and how to get started as well as complete several simple projects. (In order to best meet all the student needs, this series will be held at The Sewing Tree studio in Dover.) Preregistration is required. Call 742-1030. First Church Congregational, UCC will hold a Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 7:30 to 10:00 am. 1,2 3 blueberry or plain pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham or bacon, juice, beverage for only $6.00. Children 5-10 for $3.00 and children under 5 are FREE. For more information, call 603-3321121 or visit http://first-ucc.net. Granite State College is now registering students for the Winter 2018 term. Associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees, as well as teacher certification programs are offered at the local campus (35-E Industrial Way in Rochester) and online. A complete listing of Winter term classes is available at info.granite.edu/courseschedule. Call 603-332-8335 for more information. The Homeless Center for Strafford County is looking for volunteers! The Homeless Center is a volunteer driven organization, and we need approximately 45-50 volunteers each year to staff the shelter, answer the telephone, organize donations, spend time with the residents, read to and play games with the kids, do shelter intakes when new residents come in to the shelter, and more. If you're interested in helping out, please contact Sally Struble, Executive Director, at sstruble@homelesscenter.net or (603) 332-3065.
Revolution Taproom & Grill upcoming events: Jack Nite Trivia – Every Wednesday at 6:30pm SIX03 Endurance Pub Run – Every Thursday night at 6pm Happy Hour- Monday through Friday 3 to 6pm Live Music - Every Thursday and Saturday night Sunday Brunch - Sundays from 10am - 2pm For more information, visit www.revolutiontaproomand grill.com.
RiverStones Custom Framing will host an exhibit during January called From the Many - One. This exhibit will include a single work from each of more than 20 Seacoast New Hampshire/ Southern Maine artists and will run through the month of January. The Gallery will host an Artists Reception for the exhibit on Thursday, January 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to come and see the exhibit and meet some of the artists. Light refreshments will be served. RiverStones Custom Framing is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday, 10 am until 2 pm. Call 812-1488, or e-mail riverstonescustomframing@gmail.com. The Rochester Opera House will present: January 6 - Kashmir: The Live Led Zeppelin Show, 8:00 pm January 18-21, 26-28, Feb. 2-3 - Gilligan’s Island, 2:00 & 7:30 pm January 25—The Infamous Stringdusters, 8:00 pm February 10 - Draw the Line (Aerosmith Tribute), 8:00 pm February 16 - Last Waltz Live, 8:00 pm February 24 - Broken Arrow: The music of Neil Young, 8:00 pm March 9 - The Spirit of Johnny Cash, 8:00 pm April 20 - Asleep at the Wheel, 8:00 pm June 8 - Moondance (Van Morrison Tribute), 8:00 pm June 16 - The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue, 8:00 pm Call 335-1992 or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com. SCORE will present the following workshops this month: January 9-Small Business Finance: What You Need to Know, 8:30am-12:30 pm January 22-Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business, 6-9pm Call SCORE at (603) 433-0575. STUDIO 109 DANCE, VOICE & DRAMA is holding a "Gala" on January 13, 2018 at the Rochester Opera House. We are celebrating 20 years in business in 2018 and will be celebrating with dinner, dancing and entertainment. We had had such an extraordinary response that we recently opened up balcony seating after selling out of dinner tickets. Although dinner tickets are sold out, the balcony tickets do include appetizers, dancing and entertainment, plus giveaways! We do have limited tickets available, so don't wait to stop by our studio in the Gonic Mill building or call us at 335-7022 or email info@studio109dance.com.
Julie Tompson of Profile Bank, was recently named the 2017Ambassador of the Year! Ambassadors are awarded points throughout the year based upon making member contacts, volunteering at events, and attending committee meetings. :ŽŝŶ ƚŚĞ ŵďĂƐƐĂĚŽƌ ŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞ ƚŽĚĂLJ ĂŶĚ ůĞĂƌŶ ŚŽǁ LJŽƵ ĐĂŶ not only help promote the Chamber but your own business too!
What’s Been Going on at the Chamber? HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
“A HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS” HOLIDAY PARADE WINNING FLOATS IN THIS YEAR’S PARADE BEST OF PARADE The Rochester Fair YOUTH DIVISION 1st Place—Gonic School PTA 2nd Place—William Allen PTA 3rd Place—Girl Scout Troop 10366 ORGANIZATION DIVISION 1st Place—American Legion Post 7 2nd Place—First United Methodist Church 3rd Place—Lucas Helping Hand COMMERCIAL DIVISION 1st Place—Tri-City Subaru 2nd Place—Broadview Animal Hospital 3rd Place—First City Cars & Trucks
January 2018 Chamber Calendar
2018 Chamber Leadership Officers
SUNDAY
Chairman of the Board Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy
TUESDAY
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Chairman-Elect Anne Brown Daystar, Inc.
Happy New Year (Office Closed)
Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Steve Cates Waste Management Vice Chair, Membership Alan Johnson MetroCast
MONDAY
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Immediate Past Chairman Matthew Beaulieu Service Credit Union
Directors
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Mark Farrell Laars Heating Systems Company
Tanya Hervey Tanya Lee Hervey Photography
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FRIDAY 5
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SATURDAY 6
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15 16 Martin Luther King Day Office Closed
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5:30 Freedom Beauty Salon BAH
18 7:30 Govt Affairs
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4:00 Banquet Committee
Paul Gatehouse Independence Financial Advisors, LLC Mike Hagan Hagan’s Motor Pool
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THURSDAY
7:45 Leadership Greater Rochester Arts & Culture Day
Vice Chair, Events & Fund Raisers Janet Oliver Unitil Treasurer Sharla Rollins Federal Savings Bank
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WEDNESDAY
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS February 20 Great Bay Community CollegeATAC Tri-BAH March 1 Chamber Showcase April 7 Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet June 5 Golf Tournament
31 7:30 Annual Meeting Breakfast
August 10 Chamber Raffle/Bash
Rod Jablonski Better Homes & Gardens-Masiello Michelle Landry Frisbie Memorial Hospital
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYERS TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS
Kerrie Landry Cornerstone VNA Kathleen Lewis Eversource Tori Martin Yankee Thermal Imaging Bill McGlincey Hannaford Suparmarkets Mark Zoeller Keller Williams Coastal Realty
Chamber Staff
Keith Newton of D.F. Richard Energy happily accepts gavel in his role of 2018 Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board.
President/CEO Laura Ring Events Coordinator Erin Cahill Special Projects—Part-time Jim Gagnon Bookkeeper—Part-time Marianne Bruneau
Submit your nominations for the
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 www.rochesternh.org (603)332-5080
Greater Rochester chamber of commerce awards 2018 Business of the Year, 2018 Non-Profit of the Year and 2018 Citizen of the Year Awards! See the attached nomination forms for more details!
You are cordially invited to attend the
featuring the 2018 Chairman of the Board
DATE: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 TIME: 7:30-9:00 am
Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy
PLACE: Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester Hear the Chamber’s Plans for 2018 and Meet the Board of Directors
There is no cost for Chamber members to attend the Annual Meeting breakfast, but reservations are required as seating is limited. Sponsored by:
Call 603-332-5080 or register online at www.rochesternh.org
After
Hours
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2018 5:30-7:00PM
Hosted by:
7 Hanson Street, Rochester, NH
Join Freedom Beauty Salon as they celebrate their one year anniversary in business with a Business After Hours to showcase their salon. This Business After Hours will allow Chamber members the opportunity to learn about the services and products oered at Freedom Beauty Salon. It also provides an opportunity for members to network in a casual environment. Located at 7 Hanson Street Rochester, NH 03867 Networking, Refreshments and Lots of Raes Prizes! Bring plenty of business cards!
RSVP by January 12, 2018 Online at: www.rochesternh.org/BAH-January2018 Or Return to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216 Email: events@rochesternh.org Name(s) ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Company ____________________________________
VIEW the complete list of participating businesses and their discounts by visiting the Chamber’s website. You can also SIGN UP to offer a discount at your business on the website! Visit www.rochesternh.org
Small Card,
Big deal! Chamber Discount Cardholders can receive discounts at over 60 participating member businesses with a list that continues to grow offering savings at restaurants, florists, health services, insurance programs, retail establishments, services, repairs and more! For more information or to purchase a Chamber Discount Card, please contact the Chamber office: 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH ~ 603.332.5080 E: membership@rochesternh.org ~ W: www.rochesternh.org
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Government Affairs Council
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ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ Θ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ džƉŽ ŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞ Establish event to showcase member businesses in a trade show ĨŽƌŵĂƚ͘ WƌŽŵŽƚĞ Ğǀ ĞŶƚ ƚŽ ĞdžŝƐƟŶŐ ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ƚŽ ĂƩ ĞŶĚ͘ D ĞĞƟŶŐ ĂƚĞ͗ ϰ ŵĞĞƟŶŐƐ Ăƚ ϰ͗ ϬϬƉŵ ĨƌŽŵ ĞĐĞŵďĞƌ - April as determined by the ĐŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞ
' ŽůĨ dŽƵƌŶĂŵĞŶƚ ŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞ Create golf tournament fundraiser for Chamber members and their ŐƵĞƐƚƐ ƚŽ ƵŶŝƚĞ ƐŽĐŝĂůůLJ ǁ ŚŝůĞ ƉƌŽŵŽƟŶŐ ŵĞŵďĞƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ͘ D ĞĞƟŶŐ ĂƚĞ͗ ϰ - ϱ ƟŵĞƐ Ăƚ ϴ͗ ϬϬĂŵ ĨƌŽŵ &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ - June as determined by the ĐŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞ
ŚĂŵďĞƌ ZĂŋ Ğͬ ĂƐŚ ŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞ ^Ğůů ƟĐŬĞƚƐ ĨŽƌ ĐĂƐŚ ƉƌŝnjĞ Žƌ ŵĞƌĐŚĂŶĚŝƐĞ ĐĞƌƟĮ ĐĂƚĞƐ ƚŽ ďĞ ƐƉĞŶƚ Ăƚ ƉĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƟŶŐ ŵĞŵďĞƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ͘ D ĞĞƟŶŐ ĂƚĞ͗ ϰ - ϱ ƟŵĞƐ Ăƚ ϴ͗ ϬϬĂŵ ĨƌŽŵ &ĞďƌƵĂƌLJ - August as determined by the ĐŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞ
, ŽůŝĚĂLJ WĂƌĂĚĞͬ dƌĞĞ >ŝŐŚƟŶŐ ŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞ Coordinate spectacular holiday parade of floats, marching bands, mobile units ĂŶĚ ŵĂƌĐŚĞƌƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ ŽŽƌĚŝŶĂƚĞ ƚƌĞĞ ůŝŐŚƟŶŐ ĐĞƌĞŵŽŶLJ ƚŽ ŬŝĐŬ-off the holiday season. D ĞĞƟŶŐ ĂƚĞ͗ ϰ - ϱ ƟŵĞƐ Ăƚ ϴ͗ ϬϬĂŵ ĨƌŽŵ ^ĞƉƚĞŵ ďĞƌ - December as determined by the ĐŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞ
Get involved - call the Chamber at 603-332-5080
“Time to Place Your Business on the Map” Dear Chamber Member, The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Town Square Publications to produce an excellent concept in publication networking. This publication will help you market your business directly to area business owners, neighborhood residents and visitors. The Official 2018 Greater Rochester Map is a remarkable advertising tool, highly visible and is a publication that businesses and residents keep on hand for easy reference. “Yes, Printed Maps are one of the top most requested items from visitors to the Chamber and from other entities around the community”. In addition, the 2018 Greater Rochester Map will be replicated online via the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce website and the National Community Profile Network at Town Square Publications, further extending the exposure of your advertising message and increasing your search engine optimization.
Don’t miss the opportunity to promote your business to residents, business owners and visitors! Our representative from Town Square Publications is Marilyn Thomson. For more information complete the below and faxing to 706.262.2995, call Marilyn’s cell at 253.973.1476 or email mthomson@tspubs.com to review all the details. Bringing you tools for success,
Laura Ring President / CEO
IN PRINT | ON THE WEB | BUSINESS LOCATORS | 24/7 MOBILE ACCESS
YES! I am interested in advertising in the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 2018 Official Street Map! Business Name
Contact
Address
Phone
City, State, Zip
Space Is Limited…Call or Fax Today and Reserve Your Placement
Marilyn Thomson c: 253.973.1476 | e: mthomson@tspubs.com | f: 706.262.2995 Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce | 18 South Main Street | Rochester, NH 03867 | p:603.332.5080
12th Annual Chamber Showcase
Business After Hours Thursday, March 1, 2018 American Legion Post #7
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Promote your business to approximately 150 attendees! The Chamber Showcase Business After Hours educates Chamber members, non-members, and the general public on the benefits of membership, committees available through the Chamber, and provides community information. It also lends an opportunity to meet the Chamber’s leadership.
Showcase YOUR business at this always well attended event!
2018 CHAMBER SHOWCASE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event/Program /Raffle/Sponsor Benefits Cost: $500
Table provided to showcase information about your business at the event Business logo in Chamber Showcase programs distributed to attendees Business ad on the back page of the event programs (Program Sponsor Only) Business Logo displayed on PowerPoint presentation & signage displayed at event Business name included in all publicity including: Chamber website, Posters, Local Cable Channel, Press Releases, Newsletters, and Social Media. Business logo/hyperlink included in eblasts to members promoting the event Business name announced to attendees at the event Prominent recognition in the “Thank You” flyer
Technology /Hospitality Sponsor Benefits:
Table provided to showcase information about your business at the event Business logo in Chamber Showcase programs distributed to attendees Business Logo displayed on PowerPoint presentation & signage displayed at event Business name included in all publicity including: Chamber website, Posters, Local Cable Channel, Press Releases, Newsletters, and Social Media. Business logo/hyperlink included in eblasts to members promoting the event Business name announced to attendees at the event Prominent recognition in the “Thank You” flyer
Information Table Sponsors
Cost: $500
Cost: $250
Table provided to showcase information about your business at the event Business logo in event programs Business logo on PowerPoint Business name announced during program Recognition on event signage and in “Thank You” flyer
Decoration Sponsor Benefits
Cost: $100
Business logo included in event program Business logo on PowerPoint presentation Business name announced during program Business logo included on event signage Recognition in the “Thank You” flyer
YES, Please sign my business up as: ____ $500 Sponsor ____ $250 Sponsor ____ $100 Sponsor Business _________________________________________________________
Contact _______________________________________
Email ____________________________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Complete and return by February 1, 2018:
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 | Fax: (603) 332-5216 Email: events@rochesternh.org
“An Evening in Paris” 2018 Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet
Saturday, April 7, 2018, 6:00-9:30pm at The Red Barn SPONSOR INFORMATION FORM Sign up now to promote your business in front of approximately 200 attendees at the Chamber’s 2018 Dinner & Awards Banquet. Corporate Co-Sponsors:
Cost: $1,000.00
This sponsorship offers the best publicity and provides your business with the following:
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Two (2) complimentary tickets to attend the Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet Business logo prominently displayed on event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo prominently displayed on event programs Business name included in all publicity: press releases, local cable channel, Chamber newsletter and website Business logo/hyperlink included in several e-blasts to members promoting the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Business Name announced to attendees at the event Prominent recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Program/Social Hour Sponsor:
Cost: $750.00 each
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
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Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs (Ad on back page—Program Sponsor) Banner displayed at event in social hour gathering space (Social Hour sponsor) Business name included in publicity: press releases, local cable channel, Chamber newsletter and website Business logo/hyperlink included in several e-blasts to members promoting the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Business Name announced to attendees at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Technology/Awards Sponsor:
Cost: $600.00 each
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
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Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and prominently displayed at the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Registration/Entertainment Co-Sponsors:
Cost: $500.00 each
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
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Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and prominently displayed at the event (at Registration Table if Registration Sponsor) Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Centerpiece Sponsor:
Cost: $500.00
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
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Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and displayed at the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHP OPPORTUNITIES!
Dessert Co-Sponsors:
Cost: $300.00
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
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Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and displayed at the Event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Decoration Co-Sponsor:
Cost: $300.00
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
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Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and displayed at the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Table Sponsor:
Cost: $100.00
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
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Business name displayed on the table centerpiece Business name listed on the insert in the event program Acknowledgment on “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
The Chamber’s Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet is the Chamber’s gala event of the year with approximately 200 people in attendance. The event features the presentation of the Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year and Citizen of the Year awards along with a delicious dinner, raffles, and musical entertainment at a black tie optional social gathering with fellow Chamber members and guests. Yes, My Business Would Like to Become a Sponsor at the Level Listed Below: ____ $1,000 Corporate Level
_____ $750 Level—Program or Social Hour Sponsor
_____ $600 Level—Technology or Awards Sponsor _____ $500 Level – Registration or Entertainment Sponsor ____ $500 Level—Centerpiece Sponsor
____ $300 Level—Dessert or Decoration Co-Sponsors
____ $100 Level—Table Sponsor
____ Invoice me Business
____Payment Enclosed
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Phone
____ Charge My Card Contact Name _______________________________
Email __________________________________________________________ ____Visa
____Mastercard
____Discover ______American Express
Credit Card Number _________________________________________ Expiration Date _______________ Complete and return by January 31, 2018 to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street | Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216 email: events@rochesternh.org
CVV _____________
BE A CHAMPION! HELP FUND A SCHOLARSHIP. The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer its Members the opportunity to be named a Chamber Scholarship Champion. zŽƵƌ ĚŽŶĂƟŽŶ ǁ ŝůů ďĞŶĞĮ ƚ ƚŚĞ ^ĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉ &ƵŶĚ ƚŚĂƚ ĞŶĂďůĞƐ ƚŚĞ ŚĂŵďĞƌ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀ ŝĚĞ ƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉƐ ƚŽ ŐƌĂĚƵĂƟŶŐ ƐĞŶŝŽƌƐ who are employees of a Chamber member or the child of an employee ŽĨ Ă ŚĂŵďĞƌ ŵĞŵďĞƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ Žƌ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͘
All Chamber Scholarship Champions will be officially recognized and thanked upon the recipient(s) being chosen in March in the:
ŚĂŵďĞƌ͛ Ɛ E Ğǁ ƐůĞƩ Ğƌ
Chamber Website
Company Name Included in a Press Release
Company Logo on E-blast
At Scholarship Ceremony
Invited to the Photo Op with recipient(s)
Your $100 donation can help us build enough funds to provide several graduating seniors with a scholarship towards their college expenses.
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____ YES, Please sign up my business to become a $100 Chamber Scholarship Champion! _____ Payment Enclosed
_____ Invoice Me
Company Name __________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person___________________________________ Phone __________________________________ Return To:
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-332-5080 Fax: 603-332-5216 Email: memberservices@rochesternh.org
2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION/ ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. 2.
3.
4. 5. 6.
CRITERIA EVALUATION
Scholarship(s) will be offered to a graduating high school student. Student must be employed by or have a parent employed by a Chamber member company for a minimum of six months to be eligible to apply. The applicant must be planning to attend a full-time college, university or technical school with the scholarship being made payable in the second year of enrollment. The applicant must attach a High School Transcript including grade point average. Application must be completed in full to be considered. Additional sheet with information may be attached.
Maximum Points Earned
Criteria 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Involvement in School Activities Involvement in Community Activities Work Experience Scholastic Achievement Career Plans
20 25 25 20 10
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 26, 2018
Student Information Student’s Name ____________________________________________________________Phone _____________________ Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Educational Information , ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů Ʃ ĞŶĚŝŶŐ͗ _________________________________________________________________ ^ d D ĂƚŚ͗ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ^ d t ƌŝƟŶŐ͗ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ GPA: __________________
SAT Verbal: _____________
SAT Reading: ____________
SAT Total: _________________________________________ E K d ͗ K ĸ ĐŝĂů , ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů dƌĂŶƐĐƌŝƉƚ D h ^d ďĞ ĂƩ ĂĐŚĞĚ ĨŽƌ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂƟŽŶ
College Information College Major Being Pursued _________________________________________________________________________________ College Attending __________________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated College Expenses Tuition
$_______
Commuter Travel $_______
Room & Board
$_______
Books & Supplies $ ______
Fees
$ _________
TOTAL $_________
Chamber Member Information Chamber Member Company Where Student/Parent is Employed ______________________________________ Name of Employee at Chamber Member Company _________________________________________________ Employee’s Relationship to Student _____________________________________________________________
I certify that the above applicant is an employee or son/daughter (circle one) of the employee indicated above at ___________________________________________________(Chamber member company)
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Chamber Member Representative
Date
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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Career Plans _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________
School Activities Activity ______________________
Role & Responsibility ______________________________________________________
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Community Activities Activity ______________________
Role & Responsibility ______________________________________________________
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Work Experience Employer ________________________
Role & Responsibility ________________________________________
Hours/Week ____________
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Student/Parent Signature The signature below will attest to the accurateness of the information provided and grants permission to the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to make this information available to the Scholarship Committee. ____________________________________ Student’s Signature
Complete and Return to:
___________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature
Scholarship Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216
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2018 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD BUSINESS & NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR The Chamber has changed its awards!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
These two prestigious awards will be announced and presented at the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet.
1.
The Business of the Year award recognizes a Chamber member business in good standing that has demonstrated excellence in their business and has made substantial contributions to its industry and the Rochester area.
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2. 3.
5. 6. 7.
The Non-Profit of the Year award recognizes an organization that has made a sustainable impact in the Rochester community.
8. 9.
ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝŶ ĂŶ ĂĐƟǀ Ğ ĐŽŵƉĂŶLJ͘ Demonstrates excellence in the business community and industry. WĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞƐ ŝŶ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽǀ ŝĚĞƐ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŐĞŶĞƌĂů ďĞŶĞĮ ƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŚĂŵďĞƌ ŽĨ Commerce, business community and greater Rochester area. Contributes to the community, beyond business interests and Chamber of ŽŵŵĞƌĐĞ ĂĐƟǀ ŝƟĞƐ ǁ ŝůů ďĞ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘ Business is member in good standing of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Services need not be confined to a single year, but should be have current significance. Officers and Directors of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are not eligible. Prior winners are ineligible. This award will not be given posthumously.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS
February 20, 2018 NOMINATION PROCEDURES WůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ĂŶĚ ĂƩ ĂĐŚ ĨŽƌŵ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ĐŽǀ Ğƌ ƉĂŐĞ ĂůŽŶŐ ǁ ŝƚŚ Ă ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ƐŚĞĞƚ ĚĞƚĂŝůŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĞdžƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĚŝƐƟŶŐƵŝƐŚĞĚ ĂĐƟǀ ŝƟĞƐ ĨŽƌ ǁ ŚLJ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ďĞŝŶŐ ƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ͘ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƚŽ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ LJŽƵƌ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ Ύ ŽŵƉĂŶLJͬ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ Žƌ ŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͘ Ύ /ŵƉĂĐƚͬ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐ ƚŽ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJͬ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ * Involvement in the community. *Awards/honors received. Ύ ϯ >ĞƩ ĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĂƟŽŶ͘ ΎE ŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƐ ǁ ŝƚŚŽƵƚ ĚĞƚĂŝůĞĚ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ŵĂLJ ŶŽƚ ďĞ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘ /Ĩ Ă ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ƚŚŝƐ LJĞĂƌ͕ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ǁ ŝůů ďĞ ĂƵƚŽŵĂƟĐĂůůLJ ƌĞƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŶĞdžƚ ƚǁ Ž LJĞĂƌƐ͘
t Ğ ǁ ŝůů ŶŽƟĨLJ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĂƌĞ ƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ĂƐ Į ŶĂůŝƐƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ Ăǁ ĂƌĚ͘
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINEE Business Name Address
City
Phone
State
# of Years in Business _______________ Contact Person
# of Employees
# of Locations Title
NOMINATOR (SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name Email
Phone Date Submit to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, 18 South Main St., Rochester, NH 03867 Email: president@rochesternh.org
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
2018 NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR NOMINATION BUSINESS & NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR QUALIFICATIONS FOR NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
The Chamber has changed its awards! These two prestigious awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet. The Business of the Year award recognizes a Chamber member business in good standing that has demonstrated excellence in their business and has made substantial contributions to its industry and to Rochester area. The Non-Profit of the Year award recognizes an organization that has made a sustainable impact in the Rochester community.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS
February 20, 2018
Non-ƉƌŽĮ ƚ ŝŶ ĂŶ ĂĐƟǀ Ğ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͘ 2. ĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞƐ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ ŝŶ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͘ 3. Has provided a significant impact to benefit of the Rochester community. 4. K ƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ Ă ŵĞŵďĞƌ ŝŶ ŐŽŽĚ ƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ŽĨ ' ƌĞĂƚĞƌ ZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌ ŚĂŵďĞƌ ŽĨ Commerce. 5. Services need not be confined to a single year, but should be recent enough to have current significance. 6. Officers and Directors of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are not eligible. 7. Prior winners are ineligible. 8. This award will not be given posthumously. 1.
NOMINATION PROCEDURES WůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ƚŚĞ ĨŽƌŵ ĂŶĚ ĂƩ ĂĐŚ ŝƚ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ĐŽǀ Ğƌ ƉĂŐĞ ĂůŽŶŐ ǁ ŝƚŚ Ă ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ƐŚĞĞƚ ĚĞƚĂŝůŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĞdžƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĚŝƐƟŶŐƵŝƐŚĞĚ ĂĐƟǀ ŝƟĞƐ ĨŽƌ ǁ ŚLJ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ďĞŝŶŐ ƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ͘ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƚŽ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ LJŽƵƌ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ Ύ K ƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ Žƌ ŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͘ Ύ /Ŷǀ Žůǀ ĞŵĞŶƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ Ύ /ŵƉĂĐƚͬ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐ ƚŽ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJͬ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ Ύ ǁ ĂƌĚƐͬ ŚŽŶŽƌƐ ƌĞĐĞŝǀ ĞĚ͘ Ύ ϯ >ĞƩ ĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĂƟŽŶ͘ Ύ E ŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƐ ǁ ŝƚŚŽƵƚ ĚĞƚĂŝůĞĚ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ŵĂLJ ŶŽƚ ďĞ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘ /Ĩ Ă ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ƚŚŝƐ LJĞĂƌ͕ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ǁ ŝůů ďĞ ĂƵƚŽŵĂƟĐĂůůLJ ƌĞƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ for the next two years.
t Ğ ǁ ŝůů ŶŽƟĨLJ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĂƌĞ ƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ĂƐ Į ŶĂůŝƐƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ Ăǁ ĂƌĚ͘
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE Organization Name Address
City
Phone
State
# of Years in Business ______
# of Employees
Contact Person
# of Volunteers
# of Locations
Title
NOMINATOR (SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name Email
Phone Date
Submit to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main St., Rochester, NH 03867 Email: president@rochesternh.org
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINATION
2018 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR dŚĞ ' ƌĞĂƚĞƌ ZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌ ŚĂŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ŽŵŵĞƌĐĞ ŝƐ ƉůĞĂƐĞĚ ƚŽ ďĞ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƟŶŐ ŝƚƐ ϱϱƚŚ ĂŶŶƵĂů CITIZEN OF THE YEAR. dŚŝƐ ƉƌĞƐƟŐŝŽƵƐ Ăǁ ĂƌĚ ǁ ŝůů ďĞ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ŚĂŵďĞƌΖƐ ŝŶŶĞƌ ĂŶĐĞ Θ ǁ ĂƌĚƐ ĂŶƋƵĞƚ ŝŶ Ɖƌŝů͕ ϮϬϭϴ͘ dŚŝƐ Ăǁ ĂƌĚ ƌĞĐŽŐŶŝnjĞƐ ĂŶ ŝŶĚŝǀ ŝĚƵĂů ǁ ŚŽ ŚĂƐ ĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĚ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉ ĂŶĚ ĐŝƟnjĞŶƐŚŝƉ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ ŵĂĚĞ ƐƵďƐƚĂŶƟĂů ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ďĞƩ ĞƌŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŐƌĞĂƚĞƌ ZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌ ĂƌĞĂ͘
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: February 20, 2018 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 1. Adult resident of the Rochester/Northern Strafford County Region and activities should be in the same area. 2. Contributed to the general benefit of the community as a whole. 3. Demonstrates excellence in the community, for instance in civic affairs, church, PTA, etc. 4. Some activities performed should be over and above the normal duties of one's paid or salaried position; activities performed in the course of one's normal duties are also considered. 5. Services need not be confined to only current activities, but should be recent enough to have current significance. 6. Prior winners are ineligible. 7. Individuals nominated do not have to be members of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce or the business community. Individuals from all walks of life are encouraged.
NOMINATION PROCEDURES Complete the form and attach it as the nomination cover page along with a separate sheet detailing the explanation of distinguished activities for why the nomination is submitted. Letters of recommendations are encouraged to accompany nomination. Nominations without detailed information may not be considered. If a candidate is not selected this year, the nomination will be automatically resubmitted for the next three years. All nominations are kept confidential. Please DO NOT notify this individual of the nomination. We will contact you should your nomination be selected.
PAST CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS 1963 - Judge Leonard Hardwick 1964 - Elery "Doc" Lyndes (Courier Publishing) 1965 - Herve Lagasse 1966 - Kenneth Denton (J. Zuromskis - Honored) 1967 - Vi Bliskey 1968 - Dr. Albert Barcomb 1969 - James Foss (General Conrad Snow - Honored) 1970 - Albert Miltner 1971 - Kennett R. Kendall, Sr. 1972 - Joseph Zuromskis 1973 - Dr. Alexander Smith 1974 - Roland Keans 1975 - Gerry Rainville 1976 - Mayor John Shaw (refused award) 1977 - Helen Berry 1978 - Judge Richard Cooper 1979 - Arnold T. Clement 1980 - Bud Carlson
1981 - Elmer R. Waitt 1982 - Fr. Donald Marsh 1983 - Jan Nelson 1984 - Bea Craig 1985 - Victor Hamel 1986 - Mr. & Mrs. Harry Rose 1987 - Bernice Bickford 1988 - Alfred Benton 1989 - Cynthia Edgerly (Roger N. Allen - Honored) 1990 - Vincent J. DeNobile 1991 - Dorothy Callaghan 1992 - Richard W. Creteau (Posthumously) 1993 - Marilyn R. Berry 1994 - Harvey Bernier 1995 - Roland Roberge (Posthumously) 1996 - Robert “Bob” Brown 1997 - Daniel Lacroix 1998 – Terry McGarghan
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR NOMINATION FORM
1999 – Kevin Flynn 2000 – Marion Veno 2001 – Janet Pelley 2002 – Steven B. Dore 2003 – John Rigazio 2004 – Charles G. Ward 2005 – Robert “Cider” Berry 2006 – R. Bradley Trafton 2007—Fred Hall, Jr. 2008—Frank Callaghan 2009—Gerard “Gerry” Gilbert 2010—Linda Gaskell Bisson 2011—Ken Billings 2012—Kenn Ortmann 2013—Gerard Gravel 2014—Gerald & Claire Bisaillion 2015—Jane Cooper Fall 2016– Derek Peters 2017—Walter Hoerman, MD
2018 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CONFIDENTIAL NOMINATION OF THE 2018 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEE: Full Name Address
Phone
NOMINATOR (INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name
Phone
Address Email Signature
Date
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE NOMINEE:
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION OF NOMINEE:
______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________ Signature of Individual Submitting Nomination
________________________ Date
Nomination form and attached documentation must be submitted by February 20, 2018 to: Awards Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 president@rochesternh.org
Underwritten By:
THANK YOU to the following for their generous support of the 2017 Rochester “A Hometown Christmas” Holiday Parade held on Sunday, December 3th! HOLIDAY CHEER CONTRIBUTORS Granite Steak & Grill Lilac City Grille Moe’s Italian Sandwiches Spaulding Steak & Ale These restaurants helped spread the holiday cheer by donating a portion of their proceeds during a night in November to the Holiday Parade!
PARADE DONORS CONTINUED Lilac Property Management, Inc. Rochester Crossing – The Wilder Companies The Rochester Voice Seacoast Media Group Tanya Lee Hervey Photography Turner Liberty Insurance United Insurance Waste Management
DIVISION SPONSORS Albany Engineered Composites Bank of New Hampshire Granite Steak & Grill Laars Heating Systems Company Safran Aerospace Composites 2-Way Communications
PARADE SPONSORS Acme Rug & Upholstery Cleaning A-D Archambault Plumbing & Heating APE Academy/Wildlife Encounters Associated Brokers, Inc. Auger & Sons, Inc. Benedict’s Grill Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate –
BAND SPONSORS Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Bill Powers Painting Bootlegger’s Footwear Center Budel Construction Corporation Cocheco Equipment Country Brook Apartments D.F. Richard Energy Eastern Propane & Oil Great Bay Community College Holy Rosary Credit Union Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service MetroCast Norman Vetter, Inc. Unitil Urban Tree Service Walmart PARADE DONORS Bernier Insurance, Inc. Broadview Animal Hospital Brock's Plywood Sales Doug’s Towing, LLC The Gafney Home Granite Ford Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy (Lilac Mall) Hervey’s Tire, Inc. Independence Financial Advisors, LLC Lachapelle & Higgins Insurance Agency Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA Lilac Printing & Graphic Design
The Masiello Group
Blue Seal Feeds & Needs Brox Industries Burke’s Tree Service Collins Sports Center Compass Home Inspections, LLC Edward Jones ~ Chris Hooper Granite State Glass High Kicks Taekwon-Do Hourihane, Cormier & Associates, LLC Jerome H. Grossman Law Office Midas Tire & Auto Service New England Pizza & Roast Beef Nippo Lake Golf Club Parliamentarian Services of New England Revolution Taproom & Grill Rochester Country Club Spectex, LLC Sheriff Dave Dubois of the Strafford County Sheriff’s Office Studley Flower Gardens Warner’s New England Marine Sales & Service Wensley & Jones, PLLC SPECIAL THANKS TO: 2017 Holiday Parade Committee Members AMI Graphics Arthur’s Market Bank of New Hampshire Bernier Insurance
SPECIAL THANKS CONTINUED Care Pharmacy Citizens Corp. City of Rochester Compass Home Inspections, LLC Cremmen Creative Crosspoint Church Dover Fire Department Eastern Propane & Oil Granite Steak & Grill Great Bay Radio Club Greater Rochester Young Professionals HBL Group, LLC Homeless Center for Strafford County Interact Club Jim Gagnon Judy Conner Lilac Printing & Graphic Design Market Basket Mary-Ann Farrell MetroCast MLC Catering, LLC My Friends Place New England Marketing & Print Norman Sanborn Paul Berry’s Electric Service, LLC Phil Tewell Seacoast Media Group Rochester Fire Department Rochester Little Red Raiders Cheerleaders Rochester Main Street Rochester Middle School Cheerleaders Rochester Police Department Rochester Public Works Department Rochester Rotary Club Rochester School Department Rochester Social Club The Rochester Voice Rochester Truck, Inc. Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus Service Credit Union Spaulding High School JV/Varsity Cheerleaders Spaulding High School ROTC Steve Dore Tranquility Wellness Services Tut’s Trophies & Awards Unitil Waste Management and the many who participate in the Parade!