March 2019 Newsletter Inserts

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

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Join the Greater Rochester Chamber for an adventure to…

China!

October 19-27, 2019 Depart from Boston for only $2,499!

Trip includes:  Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou!  Entrance fees or attractions  3 meals each day  Roundtrip international airfare & Chinese domestic airfare & tax  4 & 5-star hotel accommodations  Deluxe bus tours  Fluent English-speaking tour guides An orientation meeting will be held Wednesday, March 6, 2019 5:30-7:00pm. at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Conference Room (Upstairs) 18 South Main St Rochester, NH 03867 Please call Laura at the Chamber for details.

Phone: 603-332-5080.

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Membership Benefits Community Information Center

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.

Committees Include:  Ambassador Committee  Chamber Raffle& Bash  Community Expo Bring your business brochures and business cards to display at the Chamber Information Center at the Chamber office. We also  Golf Committee  Governmental Affairs have a members-only community board where you can submit flyers to be posted promoting upcoming events and more!

Council

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 Post Job Vacancies Access & Download Upcoming Event Forms Post Upcoming Community Events Access/Download Benefit Forms

Committee Members can access Committee Documents Submit Member News & Press Releases Update Directory Listing Information

 Tree Lighting & Holiday

Parade  Young Professionals

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 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!

Be a Champion!

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See the Attached Flyer for More 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 in the student’s second year at a full-ƟŵĞ ĐŽůůĞŐĞ͕ ƵŶŝǀ ĞƌƐŝƚLJ Žƌ technical school. Help us support this program. ^ĞĞ ƚŚĞ ĂƩ ĂĐŚĞĚ ƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŐƵŝĚĞůŝŶĞƐ͊ Application deadline is Friday, March 29, 2019

Upcoming Chamber Events Several dates are still available to host a Business After Hours in 2019.

Showcase your business and educate members on what your business offers. If you don’t have a business with enough space or parking, consider contacting another member and partner with them.

Hosted By:

2019 Legislative Reception Monday, March 11, 2019 5:30pm-7:00pm Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education & Conference Center www.rochesternh.org/legislativereception Sponsored By:

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Join RSA Realty, LLC & TitlePro, LLC as they host a dual Business After Hours on Thursday, March 21, 2019 123 Washington Street, Rochester NH Learn about the wide array of services offered by both host businesses. RSA Realty, LLC services include residential, multi-family, land and commercial listings. TitlePro, LLC is a team of title professionals organized to provide exemplary service to real estate professionals, buyers, lenders and attorneys.

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres while networking with fellow Chamber members.

For more details, and to register, visit www.rochesternh.org/BAHMarch2019

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 7:30-9:00 am Frisbie Community Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester Sponsored by:

Featuring an update and plans from: Mayor Caroline McCarley, City Manager Blaine Cox and Economic Development Manager Karen Pollard.

Cost to attend forum: $20.00 Chamber Members; $30.00 Non-Members SEATING IS LIMITED and on a first-come, first-served basis. Preregistration is required.

To register, call the Chamber office at 603-332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org/stateofthecity $100 each

Join the Greater Rochester Young Professionals Group for our ƵƉĐŽŵŝŶŐ ϮϬϭϵ ŵĞĞƟŶŐƐ͊ dŚĞ zŽƵŶŐ WƌŽĨĞƐƐŝŽŶĂů ' ƌŽƵƉ ŵĞĞƚƐ on the 3rd Tuesdays of every month, unless otherwise indicated. ĂĐŚ ŵĞĞƟŶŐ LJŽƵ ĂƩ ĞŶĚ LJŽƵ ǁ ŝůů ŚĂǀ Ğ Ă ĐŚĂŶĐĞ ƚŽ ďĞĐŽŵĞ ŽƵƌ monthly Young Professional on the Move!

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See enclosed flyer for additional details!

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Call the Chamber Office now 603-332-5080 to reserve your lucky ticket number for the Chamber Raffle that will be taking place this summer. Tickets will be on sale next month.

Membership Update Congratulations!

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 TitlePro, LLC Dover Days Inn 15 Years Rochester Crossing– The Wilder Companies 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.

Welcome New Members The Board of Directors and Staff Welcome New Members!

RESTAURANT

Friendly’s Ice Cream (603) 332-6055 Earl MacKenzie– Assistant General Manager 77 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Food, Ice Cream, Lunch & Dinner https://www.friendlys.com/

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

Admiral Climate Control, LLC Allstar Electric, Inc. China Palace Asian Diner COAST Columbus Avenue Freight House, Inc. Cross Insurance– Somersworth Domino’s East Rochester Family Dentistry Frisbie Memorial Hospital Granite State Choral Society Index Packaging, Inc. Lilac Property Management and Realty Norman Vetter, Inc. Positively Creative Solutions, LLC RCB Construction Company Rochester Country Club Rochester Grange #86 RW Creteau Regional Tech Center at Spaulding High SHARE Fund Sherwin-Williams Co. Spaulding Composites, Inc. Steele & Sons The Farmer’s Kitchen TitlePro, LLC Turner Liberty Insurance

Committee News Ambassador Committee

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.

Volunteers are needed to sit on the Ambassador Committee! This is a great committee to get involved in as Chamber Ambassadors are members who volunteer their time to assist the Chamber with member retention efforts.

Benefits of becoming involved:  Increased name & business recognition  Increased networking opportunities  Opportunity to connect with new and existing Chamber members.  Increased referral opportunities through other Ambassadors and contacts with members.  Opportunity to be named Ambassador of the Year (based on a point system) and receive a plaque at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and be featured in the Chamber “Update” newsletter.

Ambassador meetings are held on the second Wednesday, every other month at 8:00 am in the Chamber conference room. Come join us!

-AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE -GOVERMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE -GREATER ROCHESTER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS -EVENT COMMITTEES Contact the Chamber and tell us how we can involve you and your employees!

Young Professional

On the Move Each month, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will feature a local Young Professional On the Move!

Name: Tim Roberts Hometown: South Berwick, Maine.

Currently residing in Rochester.

PURCHASE THIS LIMITED EDITION OF ROCHESTER-OPOLY, PRODUCED BY THE ROCHESTER OPERA HOUSE, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. GREAT GIFTS! AVAILABLE AT THE CHAMBER AND OTHER LOCATIONS!

Education: BS– Physical Education. Completing MS– Athletic Administration.

Certified Financial Representative.

Employer: Northwestern Mutual.

How Long Have You Worked Here: Under a year What is Your Role: Financial Representative.

Tell Us Why You Love Your Job: Helping individuals and businesses reach their goals. Love to meet great people and see how I can support them.

Tell Us What You Like About GRYP: It was my first meeting, but great event and people. Ton of fun at yoga!

Member News The Monarch School of New England is pleased to announce its second annual Transition Fair, on March 28, 2019 from 4-6pm at the MSNE High School and Vocational Center. For more information, please contact: Isaac Hutchinson, Vocational Coordinator at: ihutchinson@monarchschoolne.org or call 603-330-0566. The Monarch School of New England is pleased to announce its Children’s Museum of Dover will present various upcoming events. Visit https:// 2nd annual Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held Friday, May 17, 2019 www.childrens-museum.org/calendar/2019-01 for a complete list of events. at the Rochester Country Club. Registration begins at 8:00 am, with a shotgun start at 9:00 am.

Citizens Count has named Susan DeRoy as its executive director.

She now oversees the state-wide operations of Citizens Count, a nonpartisan New Hampshire Employment Security will be hosting an employer seminar on civic engagement nonprofit serving New Hampshire. For more information, and Wednesday, March 27th 2019 from 1:00-3:00PM. The topic of the seminar is ‘Top to view the full write up visit www.CitizensCount.org.

Ten Labor Law Violations’. If you wish to attend this free seminar, please email Bonney Staffing has job openings: Apply online today at www.bonneystaffing.com, walk-in to their Portsmouth office at 767 Islington Street in Portsmouth, NH or call 603-430-2121.

Cocheco Country Club is pleased to be offering INTRODUCTORY GOLF MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE! These memberships also include swimming pool and dining privileges for the rest of your immediate family. The spouse and kids will be pool members at no additional cost! For more information, please contact Tim Loch at golf@cochechocc.com or visit our website at www.cochechocc.com The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that Wings and Wheels Returns to Rochester's Skyhaven Airport, June 1st from 10:00 am- 3:00 pm. The event accepts suggested donations in lieu of a cost of admission. For more information please visit www.wingsandwheelsrochesternh.com.

The City of Rochester, City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce that the Rochester Farmers Market has named a new manager for the 2019 season.

Rochester resident Vicky Poland has taken on the responsibilities of overseeing the Farmers Market. For more information, visit https:// rochesterportal.com/2019/02/07/rochester-farmers-market-names-new-manager -for-2019/

lindsey.j.richards@nhes.nh.gov.

Revolution Taproom & Grill's Upcoming Events: Jack Nite Trivia - Every Wednesday at 6:30pm Happy Hour- Monday through Friday 3 to 6pm Karaoke - Thursday evenings in the Lounge 7:30-11:30pm Live Music - Every Thursday and Saturday night Sunday Brunch - Sundays from 10am - 2pm

Get Your Flu Shot!!! ConvenientMD Urgent Care offers high-quality, fast and affordable medical care for illness and injury, 7 days a week, from 8am to 8pm.

The link to website Free Flu Shot info is: convenientmd.com/patient-services/flu -shots/ or visit www.convenientmd.com.

SOS Recovery Community Organization will be hosting an educational and support series for people raising grandchildren the 2nd Thursday of each month at 63 S. Main Street, Rochester. No charge, but registration is required to accommodate dinner for participants and child care. Interested persons may register at https://straffordrecovery.org/locations/rochester/ SOS Recovery Community Organization will be hosting a "Get a Grip on Your Credit program". Get a Grip on Your Credit Program is a free program sponsored

by NH Federal Credit Union Center for Finance and Education will be hosted at the Dover SOS Recovery Community Center, located at 4 Broadway in Dover, on Thursday, May 2nd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-a-grip-on-your-credit-improve-your-scoreprivate-event-sos-recovery-community-organization-tickets-56508262735

Dover Adult Learning Center is pleased to present two upcoming classes. “Excel I” on March 22, 2019, 9:00am-3:30pm. Tuition $125.“iPad/iPhone for Novices”, which runs on Mondays, March 25-May 6, 2019, 12:30-2:00pm. Tuition $95.

Preregistration is required for all classes. Please go to www.doveradultlearning.org or call 603-742-1030 for information or to register.

Spring Village at Dover is pleased to host a Caregiver Chats group twice a month. Two Meeting Times Offered Each Month: Second Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Fourth Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, contact Jacki Brewster at 603-842-4908.

Edward Jones- Megan Stewart is pleased to be presenting a number of upcoming events in February: NEW Female Success Network- March 5, 2019- 9:00am-10:00am at 120 Washington St Rochester NH. NEW Female Success Network- March 7, 2019- 6:00pm-7:30pm at 120 Washington St Rochester NH. Market Insight Event- March 14, 2019- 6:00pm-7:30pm at the 110 Grill (136 Marketplace Boulevard) We will be joined by Jason McKinney of John Hancock. For more information, call Megan at 603-332-9584 or email her at megan.stewart@edwardjones.com.

The Rochester Opera House will be presenting the following shows: Mar 1 REMEMBER THE 50'S - 8:00 pm - Opera House Mar 8 THE SPIRIT OF JOHNNY CASH - 8:00 pm - Opera House Mar 8-10 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM-various tines- (32 North Main Street) Mar 9 KASHMIR (LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE) - 8:00 pm - Opera House Mar 14 JIM MESSINA- 8:00pm- Opera House Mar 22-31 STONES IN HIS POCKETS-(32 North Main Street) Mar 23 DANCE NORTHEAST (SOLE CITY DANCE)- 2:00 & 7:00 pm-Opera House Feb 23 TUSK (ULTIMATE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE) 8:00 pm – Opera House Reserve tickets online or call the box office (603) 335-1992, W/F from 12-5 pm and 1-hours before the show. For more information, www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

Goodwin Community Health is pleased to announce the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will be held at The Music Hall (28 Chestnut Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801) on March 13-14, 2019. For ticket information, visit TheMusicHall.org or call (603) 426-2400. Proceeds benefit Goodwin Community Health and Families First.

Granite State Choral Society will be presenting Mozart's "Requiem" in collaboration with Symphony NH and the Nashua Choral Society. Concerts are scheduled for May 5, 2019 in Nashua and May 18 & 19, 2019 in Rochester. For more information, visit www.gschoralsociety.org.

Great Bay Community College is pleased to present WorkReadyNH. For more information and to view the full schedule visit, http://www.greatbay.edu/ courses/business-training/workreadynh-0 or email WorkReadyGBCC@ccsnh.edu.

HBL Group, LLC is pleased to announce Darcy Boyle has recently joined their team of experienced insurance professionals! Darcy can be reached directly at HBL Group by calling (603) 280-4200 or emailing Darcy@HBLGroupLLC.com. For information, visit www.HBLGroupLLC.com or call (603) 280-4200.

The Rochester Voice is offering a 5% discount to Chamber members on any ad in The Rochester Voice. For more information, call 207-432-2218 or email therochestervoice@aol.com or visit www.therochestervoice.com.

The Salvation Army is presenting a fundraiser called "Egg my House". We will be "egging" houses in the Rochester area the night before Easter, starting around 8:00pm. . 20 eggs for $20.00, 40 eggs for $30.00, 60 eggs for $40.00. To place your order, contact Lieutenant Katie Eisley at kathryn.eisley@use.salvationarmy.org. Order by March 29th at 7:00 pm. Cash and check payments only.

Upala Yoga & Wellness Arts is offering a great deal for new students. Sign up by March 1st and get 30 days for just $45! There is also an introduction to yoga series Thursday's, $70 for 6 weeks of workshop style beginners classes on Thursday nights plus unlimited access to the studio during that 6 weeks.

For more information on the studio and classes offered, visit https:// www.upala.org/.

Independence Financial Advisors is pleased to announce the promotion of Paul W. Gatehouse to Senior Vice President and Luca A. D'italia to Assistant Vice President. To learn more, visit www.ifa-nh.com.

LifeBalance Counseling, Coaching and Wellness PLLC is growing to include other specialties not previously covered. Our intake coordinator is available live from 8 am- 6 pm daily at 603-332-8000 ext. 0. For more information, visit https://lifebalancecoachnh.com/.

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What’s Been Going on at the Chamber?

Business After Hours at Children’s Dyslexia Centers

Brenda Peters, Executive Director of Children’s Dyslexia Centers and Anne Brown, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 2019 Chairman of the Board during announcements at the February Business After Hours.

Greater Rochester Young Professionals Group Meeting!

Recent Greater Rochester Young Professionals group meeting at YMCA of Strafford County!

Recent tour of YMCA of Strafford County at the meeting of the Greater Rochester Young Professional's Group!

March 2019 Chamber Calendar

2019 Chamber Leadership Officers SUNDAY

Chairman of the Board Anne Brown Daystar, Inc.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Chairman-Elect Alan Johnson Atlantic Broadband

FRIDAY

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SATURDAY

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Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Steve Cates Waste Management Vice Chair, Membership Mark Zoeller Keller Williams Coastal Realty

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Vice Chair, Events & Fund Raisers Janet Oliver Unitil Treasurer Sharla Rollins Federal Savings Bank

4:00 Member Survey Committee

Immediate Past Chairman Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy 10

Directors

Paul Gatehouse Independence Financial Advisors, LLC 17

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Tanya Hervey Tanya Lee Hervey Photography

Kerrie Landry Cornerstone VNA Kathleen Meserve Eversource Bill McGlincey Hannaford Supermarkets

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June 20 Tri-Chamber BAH at Waste Management August 16 Chamber Raffle Bash

4:00 Banquet Committee 20

April 12 Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet

June 4 Golf Tournament

7:30 State of the City Breakfast

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

April 17 Tri-Chamber BAH at Profile Bank (Somersworth) 4:00 Chamber Raffle Committee

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7:30 Gov’t Afairs

5:30 Young Professional Group Meeting @ Lydall Performance Materials

Rod Jablonski Bean Group Real Estate

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5:30 China Orientation Meeting– Conference Room– 18 South Main Street

5:30 Tri– Chamber Legislative Reception

Ted Chandler Lydall Performance Materials

Michelle Landry Frisbie Memorial Hospital

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7:30 Golf Committee

Matt Beaulieu Service Credit Union

Mike Hagan Hagan’s Motor Pool

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6 8:00 Ambassador Committee

UPCOMING EVENTS

5:30 BAH– RSA Realty & Title Pro, LLC 27

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7:30 am Board of Directors

SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYERS TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS

Kevin Miller Profile Bank Kelly Rogers Kelly Wilson Rogers, Licensed Massage Therapist Tatjana Simon Northeast Credit Union

Chamber Staff President/CEO Laura Ring Member Services/Communications Tori Martin

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street

Click on the image below to purchase your chance to win $1,500 at our Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet!

$65 per person

Business Attire Social Hour 6:00-7:00pm Dinner 7:30pm

Business of the Year Non-Profit of the Year and Citizen of the Year Awards 7:00pm Musical Entertainment by the Nate Therrien Trio Complimentary Photos of Tanya Lee Hervey Photography 6:00-6:45pm

Please Include the Attendee(s) Meal Choices: Prime Rib au Jus, Chicken Francaise or Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli Business Name(s) and Meal Choice(s) of those attending: __________________________________________________________________ Name ___________________________________________________ Name _________________________________________ Name

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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 ~ events@rochesternh.org

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The winner will be drawn at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet Friday, April 12, 2019 at The Red Barn Winner Does NOT Have to Be Present Detach and Return the Order Form Below Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ Tickets: ________ x $2.00 each or Book of 6 _______ x $10.00 each Total Due: $________ Return Form by March 26, 2019 to:

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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603.332.5080 Fax: 603.332.5216

Tickets May Also Be Purchased Online at www.RochesterNH.org!

Join the Greater Rochester Chamber Trip for an adventure to…

CHINA

Oct 19 - 27, 2019 Depart at BOS For Only

$2,499*

Beijing ● Shanghai ● Suzhou ● Hangzhou

Your Trip Includes:

● Roundtrip international airfare & Chinese domestic airfare & Tax ● 4-and 5-star hotel accommodations ● 3 meals each day ● Deluxe bus tours ● Fluent English-speaking tour guides ● Entrance fees for attractions

Day 1 – BOS/Beijing Check in at Boston International Airport for an afternoon flight. Cross International Dateline.

Day 2 - Beijing Arrive in Beijing, the Capital of China by midnight. You will be met at the airport by your tour guide and transferred to the hotel.

Day 3 - Beijing Visit the Tian An Men Square, the largest square in the world, and the Temple of Heaven, built in 1420 A.D., where the emperors prayed to the heavens for a good harvest.

Sightseeing today will continue with a tour of the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, home of 24 emperors with a total space of 9,999 rooms, and the Summer Palace, featuring the Long Corridor with painted gallery, Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, Seventeen Arch Bridge and the Marble Boat.

Day 4 - Beijing Tour bus excursion to the Great Wall, the 4,000 mile long and 2,000 year old construction is said to be the only man-made structure visible by the naked eye from the moon. Visit the Ming Tombs. One of the 13 Ming Emperors' Tombs is fully excavated and open for exploration.

Price reflects Double occupancy Add $500 for single occupancy Add $200 to take Terra-Cotta Warriors itinerary Everything on itinerary included Free Business Conference to passengers who require for All Tax & Post Departure Travel Insurance included Free shuttle bus service on departure & return day English speaking tour guide on deluxe tour bus

Day 5 - Beijing/Shanghai/Suzhou Fly to Shanghai, followed by a bus trip to Suzhou for the Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple and the National Embroidery Institute to see silk embroidery, a local craft with thousands of years of history. Dinner this evening will include a show featuring traditional Chinese music.

Day 6 - Suzhou/Hangzhou Morning tour bus excursion to Hangzhou for a visit to the Economic Development Zone and the centuries-old Lingyin Temple, featuring a 64.3 foot high camphor-wood carving of Buddha.

Day 7 - Hangzhou/Shanghai Morning boat cruise on West Lake with relaxing stopover at jewel-like pagodas and tea houses. Afternoon tour bus trip to Shanghai.

Day 8 - Shanghai Visit the Yu Garden, a maze of marvelous pavilions, ponds, rocky works and overarching trees. Also visit the Bund, Shanghai’s famous waterfront park. Tour the Pudong Economic Development Zone.

Day 9 - Shanghai/Beijing/BOS Morning flight to Beijing connected with afternoon flight Boston where you will arrive on the same day.

An orientation meeting will be held Wednesday, Mar 6, 2019, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

At the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Conference Room (Upstairs) 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Please call Laura at Chamber for details Phone: 603-332-5080

Plan now to join Greater Rochester Chamber group for this once in a lifetime China Adventure. Space is limited. Call Laura at Chamber for details 603-332-5080 Please email registration form to lring@rochesternh.org Website: www.rochesternh.org Tour Operator: Citslinc International, Inc. 1-844.262.1100 Email: citslinc@yahoo.com Website: www.citslinc.org

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019 ∙ The Links at Outlook

2019 SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION FORM Box Lunch 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

Sign Me Up!

LUNCH BOX SPONSORSHIP Lunch Box Co-Sponsor:

Awards/Program 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) Business 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 Sponsor- Receive the following promotion: Sign with business name attached to golf carts during entire tournament 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

$500.00

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AWARDS/PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS Program Sponsor: Awards Sponsor:

$500.00 $400.00

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GOLF CART SPONSORSHIP Signage on all carts: 1 Sponsor $800.00 ______ 2 Sponsors $400.00 ea. ____

HOLE SPONSOR FEE

Hole Sponsors– 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

Sponsorship fee if sign up a foursome: $300.00

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Sponsorship fee without a foursome:

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Tee, Green or Fairway Sponsors—Receive the following promotion: Signage with company name at either the tee, on the green or in the fairway Listing in the Golf Tournament programs Business name displayed on PowerPoint presentation at the tournament Business name listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

Tee/Green/Fairway Sponsor: $200.00

$350.00

TEE, GREEN OR FAIRWAY SPONSOR

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TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PRIZE SPONSOR

Team/Individual Prize Sponsors– Receive the following promotion: Listing in the Golf Tournament programs Business name announced at the awards ceremony for winning players and teams Business name listed on the Chamber newsletter flyer following the tournament.

Top Men and Women’s team prizes will be awarded

Individual Prize: $25-$50

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Team Prize: $80-$100

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Top Team Prize: $200 Each Team

Hole in One Sponsors—Receive the following promotion: Signage with company name on course at the tee Logo in the Golf Tournament programs, newsletter flyers and eblasts Business name announced at the awards dinner following the tournament Business name listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament.

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HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR Sponsor fee if signing up a foursome: $350.00

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Sponsor fee without a foursome:

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$400.00

RAFFLE PRIZE/AUCTION ITEM

Raffle and Auction Prize Sponsors– Provide a prize for the raffle drawing or auction and receive the following promotion: Business name announced during raffle drawing or live auction Listing in Golf Tournament programs Business name listed on the Chamber newsletter flyer following the tournament.

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

Goody Bag Sponsors provide a golf related item to be placed in the 150 goody bags given to tournament players receive the following promotion: The opportunity to showcase business name on the item included in the goody bag Listing in Golf Tournament programs Business name listed on the Chamber newsletter flyer following the tournament

Provide us with 150 golf balls, tees, markers, towels, or bag tags, etc. with your business name

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GOLF GOODY BAG ITEMS

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GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSOR SIGN-UP _____Please sign my business up as a Sponsor for the box checked above

Sponsor Fee $_____________

____Invoice ____Payment Enclosed

If providing Items for raffle, auction or goody bags, please list: ______________________________ ____________________________________________ Business

Phone

Contact _________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Complete & return by April 2, 2019 to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce ∙ 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 ∙ Fax: (603) 332-5216 ∙ E: events@rochesternh.org

45th Annual Golf Tournament & Clambake Underwritten By

Tuesday, June 4, 2019 The Links at Outlook 9:00am Shotgun Start

SPONSORSHIP & PLAYER PACKAGE OPPORTUNITIES TYPE OF SPONSORSHIP

AMOUNT

AMOUNT

HOLE SPONSORSHIPS WITHOUT PASSPORT PKG

HOLE SPONSORSHIP/TEAM FOURSOME PACKAGE HOLE SPONSOR WITHOUT TEAM FOURSOME PACKAGE (SIGNAGE AT TEE, GREEN AND FAIRWAY) TEE, GREEN OR FAIRWAY SPONSOR

WITH PASSPORT PKG

$880 $350

$1020

$200

(SIGNAGE AT TEE, GREEN OR FAIRWAY)

PRIZE SPONSORSHIPS HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSHIP/FOURSOME PACKAGE HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR (WITHOUT FOURSOME) INDIVIDUAL PRIZE (PRO SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATE TO INDIVIDUAL) TEAM PRIZE (PRO SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATES TO EACH TEAM PLAYER) TOP TEAM PRIZE (MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TEAM)

$930 $400 $25 or $50 $80 or $100 $200 Each Team

$1070

CART SPONSORSHIP CART SPONSOR (BUSINESS NAME ON CART) $1,000 (signage on all carts), $500 (signage on half the carts) BOX LUNCH SPONSORSHIP BUSINESS NAME/LOGO ON ALL BOX LUNCHES PROVIDED TO PLAYERS—$1,200

GOLFER REGISTRATION

PAYMENT INFORMATION

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

Check Enclosed Bill Me

Charge my Credit Card Exp. date

Credit Card #

MasterCard Visa Discover American Express

Indicate Meal Choice for Each: Signature

LUNCH: __ Ham

PLAYER NAME

DINNER:

__ Lobster

LUNCH: __ Ham

PLAYER NAME

DINNER:

__ Lobster

LUNCH: __ Ham

PLAYER NAME

DINNER:

__ Lobster

LUNCH: __ Ham

__ Turkey __ Steak

__ Turkey __ Steak

__ Turkey __ Steak __ Turkey

PLAYER NAME

Please check your player/sponsor preferences below: Foursome/Hole Sponsor Package WITH PASSPORT

$880 or $1020

$ _________

Foursome/Hole-in-one Sponsor Package $930 or WITH PASSPORT $1070

$ _________

Hole-in-one Sponsor Only

$400

$ _________

Hole Sponsor Only

$350

$ _________

Prize Sponsor __$25 __$50 __$80 __$100 __$200

$ _________

Cart Sponsor __$1,000 (all) __$500(1/2)

$ _________

Box Lunch Sponsor __$1,200 (all) __$600(1/2) DINNER:

__ Lobster

__ Steak Golf Players

COMPANY

Additional Guests # of#Additional Guests for for Clambake Only: Dinner Only ____ PHONE

__ Steak __ Chicken ___ Lobster ___ Steak

___ Players @ $145 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 @ $180each

$ _________

# Dinner Only Guests ___Guests @ $50 each

$ _________

__ Lobster

GRAND TOTAL

$ _________

RETURN FORM AND PAYMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO SECURE INCLUSION IN THE TOURNAMENT! GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ∙ 18 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ROCHESTER ∙ WWW.ROCHESTERNH.ORG

STATE of the CITY Breakfast Forum

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Featuring

7:30AM-9:00AM Frisbie Community Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester Cost to Attend the Forum: $25.00 Chamber Members $30.00 Non-Chamber Members

Mayor Caroline McCarley

SEATING IS LIMITED and on a first come, first serve basis.

Preregistration is required.

To register, please contact the Chamber office at 603-332-5080

Thank you to our Host: City Manager

Economic Development Manager

After

Hours

March 21, 2019 ~ 5:30-7:00 PM Hosted by:

& At 123 Washington Street, Rochester, NH

Join RSA Realty, LLC and Title Pro, LLC as they host a Business After Hours on Thursday, March 21, 2019.

Learn about the wide array of services offered by both host businesses. RSA Realty, LLC services include residential, multi-family, land and commercial listings. TitlePro, LLC is a team of title professionals organized to provide exemplary service to real estate professionals, buyers, lenders and attorneys.

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres while networking with fellow Chamber members.

Bring plenty of business cards for networking and raffles.

Please RSVP by March 14, 2019 to: www.rochesternh.org/BAH-March

HIGH SCHOOL GRAD TO 40 WELCOME -----------

FREE TO ATTEND Tuesday, March 19, 2019 5:30 TO 7:00 PM Location: Networking & Plant Tour: Join us for an evening of networking and a plant tour of Lydall Performance Materials!

Ted Chandler, Director of Operations at Lydall will guide our GRYP group through a tour of the plant.

Lydall Performance Materials is a leader in delivering innovative filtration and insulation solutions for demanding applications to enable a cleaner, healthier, and more energy efficient world.

**Closed shoes and safety glasses are required on the floor** Hosted by:

Join us as we continue to grow our Greater Rochester Young Professionals group.

Hear presentations, tour area facilities, network and make new connections!

An excellent opportunity to: •

Network

•

Build a sense of community

•

Represent your company at events

•

Learn about area businesses &

organizations •

Get involved with the Chamber

•

Volunteer

•

And More!

NEW MEMBERS Always WELCOME! ----------

Fa c e b o o k @ G RY P N H TELL A FRIEND | BRING A FRIEND

REGISTER AT: WWW.ROCHESTERNH.ORG/ GRYPMarch2019

Spring & Summer GRYP Networking Events Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Networking & Plant Tour Lydall Performance Materials 134 Chestnut Hill Road, Rochester NH 03867 5:30-7:00pm Register at www.rochesternh.org/GRYPMarch2019 Cost: FREE to attend

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Networking & Pottery Night!

The Pottery Paddock 135 Ten Rod Road, Rochester NH 03867 5:30-7:00pm Register at www.rochesternh.org/GRYPApril2019 Cost: $25/per person all materials included. *Minimum of 4 people to attend, maximum of 12*

Tuesday, May 21, 2019 Networking & Paint Night! (Back by popular demand!)

RiverStones Custom Framing 33 North Main Street, Rochester NH 03867 6:00-8:00pm SAVE THE DATE– Details Coming Soon!

Cost: $20/per person all materials included. *Minimum of 10 people to attend, maximum of 20*

WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2019 Networking & Photography Class!

Tanya Lee Hervey Photography 24 Union Street, Rochester NH 03867 5:00-6:30pm SAVE THE DATE– Details Coming Soon!

Cost: $15/per person. *maximum of 15 attendees*

NO MEETING IN JULY! For more information call 603-332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org

Winner Selects Either 2019 Harley Davidson Motorcycle

$10,000 cash prize

Event Underwriter:

Each Chamber Raffle Ticket purchased ADMITS TWO to attend the

Chamber Raffle Bash Event Friday, August 16, 2019 • 6:00pm to 10:00pm at The Governor’s Inn • 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester Buffet • Chamber Reverse Raffle • 2nd Chance Prizes • Runner Up Prizes An RSVP to attend the Chamber Raffle Bash event is required by August 1, 2019

Call the Chamber Office or Complete and Return the Form Below to Purchase Your Chamber Raffle Ticket

Chamber Raffle Ticket Form Name _______________________________ Company ______________________________________

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

$______ Payment Enclosed _____ Please Invoice Me $______

Phone __________________________ PLEASE RETURN TO

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

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

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Address __________________________________________

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: 

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Chamber Website

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Company Name Included in a Press Release

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Company Logo on E-blast

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At Scholarship Ceremony

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

2019 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 29, 2019

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)

_______________________________________________

_____________________

Chamber Member Representative

Date

OVER

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Career Plans (please indicate your plans after college) _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

_______________ Date