May 2018 newsletter with flyers

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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Have you signed up to play in the Chamber’s 44th Annual Golf Tournament?

You still have time! Visit http://RochesterNH.org/golf to sign up and view more information about the event.

CHAMBER RAFFLE TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A HARLEY OR $10,000!

VISIT ROCHESTERNH.ORG TO GET YOUR TICKET BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!

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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!

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!

Are you looking to get involved or get your employees more involved?!

There are several Chamber committees that 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.

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Contact the Chamber and tell us how we can involve you and your employees!

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Upcoming Chamber Events

The Greater Rochester Young Professionals Group will be meeting Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 PM for painting and networking at RiverStones Custom Framing located at 33 N Main St, Rochester, NH 03867.

You must register for this special event through the website at http://RochesterNH.org/GRYPMay2018

Thursday, May 10, 2018 5:30 - 7:00PM

An event fee of $25 is to be paid, via our website, before the event. This covers all materials; including paint, canvas, and instructor fees. Be sure to bring plenty of cards to network and to enter in for door prizes. Spaces are limited, so sign up soon!

Happy Spring from your friends at Ron Currier’s Hilltop Chevrolet! Join us for a Business After Hours event and learn about our Altesco diagnostic tool for vehicles. You can opt to receive a free demonstration on your own car while you’re here networking.

Come out, network, and learn about this fantastic tool while we celebrate the arrival of Spring.

RSVP by May 7, 2018 Online at: http://rochesternh.org/May2018BAH

Seacoast Business Roundtable Tuesday, June 19, 2018 The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dover, Portsmouth, Rochester and Somersworth Chambers of Commerce, Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire invite you to a business roundtable discussion on: Join us at Bluebird Self Storage for a Business After Hours. Meet the staff, tour the facilities and learn more about what Bluebird Self Storage can do for your storage needs while you network with fellow Chamber members.

Be sure to bring plenty of business cards to exchange and to enter into door prize drawings. Complimentary refreshments will be served at the event.

RSVP by May 21, 2018 Online at: http://rochesternh.org/BAH-May24

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm Pierce Atwood, Pease International Tradeport 1 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 350 Portsmouth, NH 03801 This important roundtable discussion is one of 9 being held throughout the state, hosted by local chambers of commerce and the BIA. It is designed to give the business community a voice in establishing a proactive legislative and regulatory agenda for the 2019 legislative session at the NH State House.

We ask that you RSVP so we can plan appropriately.

You may RSVP online at Seacoast Business Roundtable or call (603) 224-5388, ext. 102

Membership Update Member Renewals The Board of Directors and Staff Welcome New Members!

Bakery & Café The Potter’s House Bakery & Café Tim & Sue Willson 10 Chestnut Hill Road, Rochester, NH Phone: 603-948-1229 Email: tim@pottershousebakery.com Web: www.pottershousebakery.com

Member Anniversary Recognitions The Chamber wants to recognize and thank the following members that have 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of Chamber membership in April

5 Years The Pet Au Pair 25 Years AG Architects 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.

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

Admiral Property Management, LLC AG Architects Associated Brokers, Inc. GoSolar NH Grace Community Church John C. Pratt Company, LLC Lilac Printing & Graphic Design Milton Veterinary Clinic New Style Homes Performance Business Solutions, LLC Re/Max Realty Group Regency Mortgage Corp.-Amy Morrill Renaissance Signs, Inc. Rochester Farmer’s Market Rochester Security Systems, LLC St. Leo Children’s Center Tresses Hair Salon Wentworth Home Zoeller Realty Group

Rochester Street Map Offers Enhanced Listings For those who were unable to participate in the display advertising, you still have an opportunity to increase your company's visibility and highlight your business by purchasing an Enhanced Business Listing for a nominal charge. A sample is shown here. This addition was made possible because we want all of our members to have every opportunity to promote your company through our most popular publication that is distributed to thousands of people. This listing will be included in both the printed publication and the online publication, which will be posted on the Chamber's homepage. The printed publication will be distributed through Chamber member advertisers, and thousands of people who request information in our office or order the publication through the internet or phone. Most importantly, it will appear on the Chamber's website that receives thousands hits annually from people who are seeking business, relocation and economic information about our communities.

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Committee News LEADERSHIP GREATER ROCHESTER Leadership Greater Rochester held its Economic Development Day in April, hosted

by Waste Management in Rochester.

Presentations and discussions took place regarding decision making in relation to economic development, the role economic development plays in our community, and the conditions and barriers that effect development.

Class participants heard from Rochester’s Economic Development Manager Karen Pollard, Planning & Development Director Jim Campbell and Rochester Main Street president Emily Pelletier.

Discussion on how city departments and others work together to aid in economic development efforts was then provided by a panel of representatives from various city departments and financing programs available. The panel included John Hall, Profile Bank, Jenn Marsh-Economic Development/Technical Review Committee, Peter Nourse-Public Works, Seth Creighton -Planning, Jim Grant-Building, Codes & Licensing, and Tim Wilder-Fire Marshal.

Participants were then provided of Waste Management facilities.

Our thanks to Waste Management for hosting this session, the informative tour and refreshments. Our thanks to our presenters and panel representatives for the valuable information provided.

Coming up on May 15, 2018 Leadership Greater Rochester will present its “Non-Profit Day” and Graduation for our 2017/2018 class, hosted by Granite Steak & Grill.

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Member News Dover Adult Learning Center Art Classes: Exercise your creative side using paint, ink, paper and pastel in "Mixed Media Painting". Beginners through advanced students are welcome! Take home a painting and skills you can repeat at home. (All materials provided. Saturday, May 12, 11:00am-3:00pm.

Tuition $115.) In "Painting with Paper", you’ll create a painting using scissors and an array of papers. Learn about composition, color and adding whimsy to your work. We will create on panels and each student will create one or more works. (All materials included. Saturday, May 19, 11:00am-3:00pm. Tuition $115.) Whether stormy or soft and fluffy, clouds are always an interesting subject to paint. Join us in "Paint Clouds Step-by-Step" for a relaxing evening out as you learn to show the mood of clouds in your art. Workshop includes materials to make one 9x12 inch painting. (Monday, May 14, 6:00-8:00pm.

Tuition $35.) Preregistration is required for all classes; register online at www.doveradultlearning.org or call 603-742-1030.

First Church Congregational will be holding a Yard Sale on Saturday, May 5, 7:00am-12:00pm at 63 South Main St., Rochester. Call 332-1121.

First United Methodist Church and Rochester Main Street will present the 2nd annual Community Amateur Photography Show at 34 South Main Street, May 16—June 17, 2018. Reception and awards May 16 at 7:00 pm. Visit www.firstumcrochester.org for more info.

Be A Hunger Hero! The whole family can have fun while helping to feed the hungry on Sunday, June 10 at Hannaford 290 N. Main St. in Rochester, NH. Stop by between 10AM and 1PM to donate to our food drive and bring the kids to meet their favorite super heroes! Participate in a Free Super Hero Video Game Tournament in a huge climate-controlled game truck for up to 20 players at a time - for all ages & skill levels! Play for prizes or just for fun. Free Super Hero Snow Cones and rides on a big yellow bus for families with preschoolers. Bring a bag of nonperishable food to donate or purchase a prepacked donation bag directly from Hannaford. Help us fill the shelves at Gerry’s Food Pantry. Monetary and grocery gift card donations appreciated as well. Rain or Shine! Learn more at: www.sharefund.org/hunger-hero The Homeless Center for Strafford County will host its 8th Annual Spring Fling Fundraiser on May 18, 2018 from 6-10 p.m. at The Oaks Golf Course in Somersworth. Come enjoy a fun evening of dinner and dancing, a putting contest, silent auction and raffle. Proceeds will help the Homeless Center fulfill its mission of assisting homeless women and families in our community. Tickets are $50. Visit https://homelesscenter.eventbrite.com.

Benefit fundraisers are being held for former Mayor Doug Lachance, who is currently battling Stage 4 Melanoma. A "Fight for Doug" benefit fundraiser will also take place on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 3:00-8:00 pm at the American Legion in Rochester. The event will include food, cash bar, live auction and raffles with music provided by Bad Penny. Tickets to the event are $10/person and are available at a number of locations including the Chamber office, Governor's Inn, Granite Steak & Grill, Kelly's Row, Goodfella's Brick Oven Pizzeria and Ralph's House of Tone. Donations can be made at www.youcaring.com/douglasAlbertLaChance-1160822. For additional information on how you can help, contact Doug Welch at 603-817-0320.

Lilac City Restorative Massage is now offering Loyalty Cards. Commit to your health and save. Purchase a prepaid massage package of 5 One-hour massages for only $250. Call today to find out more or book your next massage (603) 923-9113 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.

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street, Rochester, will host an exhibit called “Road to Serenity. This exhibit will feature the artwork of Wakefield artist, Anita Muise. The Franklin Gallery and RiverStones Custom Framing are open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call 603-812-1488 or visit www.riverstonescustomframing.com.

The Rochester Child Care Center will hold a 5K for Kids on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at McClelland School located at 59 Brock St. in Rochester. Registration opens at 9:00 am. Race begins at 10:00 am. Call 603-332-9333 or visit www.rochesterchildcare.org or https://rochester5kforkids.com.

Free Comic Book Day event on May 5th in downtown Rochester.

Rochester Main Street welcomes volunteer support of these events. If you want to join the fun, contact the office at 603-330-3208 or director@rochestermainstreet.org.

The Rochester Opera House will present: May 3-20 - Happy Days: A New Musical June 2 - Dirty Deeds (AC/DC Tribute Show), 8:00 pm June 8 - Moondance (Van Morrison Tribute), 8:00 pm June 9 - Strafford Wind Symphony, 7:00 pm June 16 - The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue, 8:00 pm The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts will host a Grand Opening celebration for its newly acquired and renovated suite in the Rochester Community Center.

The Grand Opening will take place on Friday, June 1st from 5-8pm. Light refreshments will be served. A special ribbon cutting provided by the Chamber of Commerce will take place earlier in the day at 2pm. The public is encouraged to attend. The Rochester Community Center is located at 150 Wakefield Street in Rochester, NH. The new suite will complement the collection display and add additional free programming to the community. It will also allow for the museum to have another gallery, host events, and store art and supplies. Visit www.rochestermfa.org for more information.

The Rochester Performance & Arts Center is teaming up with local elementary schools to showcase beautiful and unique artworks from students living in the Rochester area. The center will host an opening reception for students and their families on Saturday, May 5th from 1-4pm. The public is encouraged to attend. The Rochester Performance & Arts Center is located at 32 North Main Street in Rochester, NH. Call 603-948-1099 or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com/rpac for more information.

The Rochester Opera House will design and release a special edition Rochester-themed board game based on Monopoly called Rochester-Opoly. This professionally manufactured game centers around the City of Rochester and the people that make it such a great place to live. All funds raised from the sales of this game will directly benefit the historic Rochester Opera House. Make sure your business or organization is represented in this limited edition board game! Each playing space and card will prominently feature a business logo. For additional information, email matt@rochesteroperahouse.org as soon as possible.

SCORE will present the following workshops this month: May 21, 6 pm: Are You Ready to Start Your Own Business?

May 22, 6 pm: Small Business Marketing: Branding, Positioning & Campaigns.

Workshops are free. Call SCORE at 603-433-0575.

Service Credit Union received the CUNA Benefits of Membership Award for being among the best at saving its members money. The Award recognizes credit unions that offer exceptional financial value to their members in the form of benefits. The award recognized SCU for its low loan interest rates, higher-than average deposit yields and fewer or lower fees compared to other banking institutions. Visit https://servicecu.org or call 1-800-936-7730.

The Somersworth Festival Association will sponsor the 26th Spring Craft Fair at the Somersworth High School on May 5, 2018 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The craft fair will feature over 100 of the best crafters in New England. Free parking, delicious food offering both breakfast and lunch. For information, call 603-692-5869 or visit http://nhfestivals.org.

The Castle on Charles upcoming events: May 4 - Dave Gerard’s Groove Thang, 8:00 pm May 11,12,18,19-Pirates of the Castle: Dinner Theatre, 6:30 pm May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Dinner Fiesta, 6:00 pm May 13 - Mother’s Day Jazz Concert, 4 pm May 25 - Emma Gelinas and The Revolutionists, 8:00 pm May 26 - The Best of Ida, 7:30 pm June 1 - The Mystics, 8:00 pm June 2 - Kick Off Summer Dance Party!

Visit www.castlenh.com/ for more information on upcoming events.

Tri-City Christian Academy Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle & High School is offering significant tuition scholarships to all members and employees of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. You can save up to 35% off regular tuition costs - depending upon child's grade and space availability. This offer is for new families, first year only, at TCCA. Call 603-692-2093 or visit www.tcca-nh.com for information and to tour the facilities.

What’s Been Going on at the Chamber?

The Chamber celebrated their annual awards dinner and banquet last month, on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Thank you to all our sponsors and attendees!

Cornerstone VNA 2018 Non-Profit of the Year HBL Group, LLC 2018 Business of the Year

$1,500 Grand Prize Shaun McCluskey

Admiral Property Management, LLC, located at 1 Wakefield Street in Rochester celebrating 10 years.

Hoagy Higgins 2018 Citizen of the Year

Name: Jesse Turgeon Hometown: Rye, NH Education: North Bennet Street School Boston, MA Employer: Turgeon Carpentry, LLC How Long Have You Worked Here: I started Turgeon Carpentry, LLC in 2015.

What is Your Role: I am the owner.

For more photos from the event, visit http://rochesternh.org/eventsgallery

Tell Us Why You Love Your Job: I started doing carpentry in middle school and found out pretty quickly I was really good and had a talent for it.

I went to school for carpentry specializing in preservation and historic homes but I love being able to take something old and bring it back to life while remaining historically Jesse Turgeon Turgeon Carpentry, LLC accurate.

Tell Us What You Like About GRYP: While it was only my first meeting, everyone was so welcoming and genuinely interested in what everyone did for work. It seems like a small family and being a relatively quiet person myself, it was easy to open up and talk to everyone.

May 2018 Chamber Calendar

2018 Chamber Leadership Officers Chairman of the Board Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy

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Chairman-Elect Anne Brown Daystar, Inc. Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Steve Cates Waste Management Vice Chair, Membership Alan Johnson MetroCast

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10 8:00 am Golf Comm.

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June 5 Golf Tournament

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June 19 Business After Hours at Rochester Public Library

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17 7:30 am Govt Affairs

18 8:00 Chamber Raffle Committee

6:00 GRYP Paint Night 20

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Paul Gatehouse Independence Financial Advisors, LLC Mike Hagan Hagan’s Motor Pool

24 7:30 am Board of Directors

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5:30 BAH at Bluebird Self Storage

Tanya Hervey Tanya Lee Hervey Photography 27

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Michelle Landry Frisbie Memorial Hospital Kerrie Landry Cornerstone VNA Kathleen Lewis Eversource Tori Martin Yankee Thermal Imaging Bill McGlincey Hannaford Suparmarkets Mark Zoeller Keller Williams Coastal Realty

Chamber Staff President/CEO Laura Ring Events & Communications Coordinator Amanda Connor Bookkeeper—Part-time Marianne Bruneau

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 www.rochesternh.org (603)332-5080

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Leadership Greater Rochester

Directors

Rod Jablonski Better Homes & Gardens-Masiello

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5:30 BAH at Hilltop Chevy

Immediate Past Chairman Matthew Beaulieu Service Credit Union

Mark Farrell Laars Heating Systems Company

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1 9:00 am Atlantic Broadband ribbon cutting

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

THURSDAY

SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYERS TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

August 10 Chamber Raffle/Bash

Please RSVP by May 7 at http://rochesternh.org/May2018BAH

Click here to RSVP http://RochesterNH.org/GRYPMay2018

Please RSVP by May 21 at http://RochesterNH.org/BAH-May24

Or click here to visit www.RochesterNH.org/Golf

Underwritten By

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 ∙ Rochester Country Club

2018 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 SPONSORSHIP Program Sponsor:

$500.00

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GOLF CART SPONSORSHIP Signage on all carts:

$400.00

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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: $350.00

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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

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 $_____________

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

Phone

Contact _________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ Complete & return by April 10, 2018 to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce ∙ 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 ∙ Fax: (603) 332-5216 ∙ E: events@rochesternh.org

2018 Chamber Raffle Winner Selects Either 2018 Harley Davidson Motorcycle

$10,000 cash prize

Event Underwriter:

Each Chamber Raffle Ticket purchased ADMITS TWO to attend

The Greatest Raffle On Earth Chamber Raffle Bash Event Friday, August 10, 2018 • 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, 2018

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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2018 Community Map Dear Chamber Members,

We want to say ‘Thank You’ to those who have signed up to sponsor the upcoming 2018 Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Community Map publication. You are investing in one of the most trusted publications in our community.

For those who were unable to participate in the display advertising, you still have an opportunity to increase your company's visibility and highlight your business by purchasing an Enhanced Business Listing for a nominal charge. This addition was made possible because we want all of our members to have every opportunity to promote your company through our most popular publication that is distributed to thousands of people.

Our publisher, Town Square Publications has partnered with Chamber Directory Services to contact our members and offer the opportunity to purchase an Enhanced Business Listing. The enhancements can be purchased by members at a very affordable price highlighting your business by category.

This listing will be included in both the printed publication and the online publication, which will be posted on the Chamber’s homepage. The printed publication will be distributed through Chamber member advertisers, and thousands of people who request information in our office or order the publication through the internet or phone. No other publication offers the distribution that we can promise. Most importantly, it will appear on the Chamber’s website that receives thousands hits annually from people who are seeking business, relocation and economic information about our communities.

Time is limited! If you are interested in purchasing an Enhanced Business Listing please contact Town Square Publications - (Chamber Directory Services), at 800-807-6805.

Thank you for your continued support of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

Laura Ring President/CEO

2018 Seacoast Business Roundtable Discussion The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Somersworth Chamber of Commerce and Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire invite you to a business roundtable discussion on: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Pierce Atwood, Pease International Tradeport 1 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 350 Portsmouth, NH 03801

____________________________________________________________ AGENDA FOR MEETING I.

Welcome and Introductions

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Purpose

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Review of 2018 Legislative Session

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Top Challenges Facing Businesses

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Prioritization

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Action Steps

VII.

Conclusions & Adjourn

This important roundtable discussion is one of 9 being held throughout the state, hosted by local chambers of commerce and the BIA. It is designed to give the business community a voice in establishing a proactive legislative and regulatory agenda for the 2019 legislative session at the New Hampshire State House.

The discussion will focus on New Hampshire’s business climate. Business leaders will be asked to identify challenges affecting their operations. Next, they will be asked to rank these challenges from most pressing to least pressing. Finally, business leaders will be able to recommend action steps. Your attendance and participation are greatly appreciated!

The Seacoast Business Roundtable is open to the general public, members of Chambers of Commerce, and the BIA. There is no charge or fee to participate, but we do ask that you RSVP so we can plan appropriately.

Please use this link to RSVP online: Seacoast Business Roundtable or call (603) 224-5388, ext. 102

TELL OTHERS HOW THE CHAMBER HELPED YOUR BUSINESS!

Provide Your Chamber Testimonial!

Businesses providing a testimonial will have their business logo and photo (person submitting the testimonial) featured in an issue of the Chamber’s newsletter, on the Chamber’s website, and on Atlantic Broadband’s Channel 12 for one month!

Take advantage of this FREE member benefit!

Please fill out the required information below to submit your testimonial along with emailing your business logo and photo, both in JPEG formats, to the email listed below.

Business Name ____________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person ____________________________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________________

Email ____________________________________________

Tell Us Your Testimonial _____________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________

Return Form To:

18 South Main Street • Rochester, NH Phone: 603.332.5080 • Fax: 603.332.5216 Email: membership@rochesternh.org • Web: www.rochesternh.org