May 2021 Newsletter

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 The Chamber wishes all mothers a very happy Mother’s Day this month. Celebrate your mom this year with a gift from the Chamber, such as a 2021 Chamber Raffle Ticket for the chance to win $10,000 or a 2021 Harley-Davidson FXBBS Street Bob motorcycle. Or a reservation in the Chamber’s 47th Annual Golf Tournament taking place on September 30, 2021.

Also, don’t forget to check out the special Mother’s Day Brunch offerings, at several of our local member restaurants, attached to this newsletter or found online on our homepage at www.rochesternh.org.

However you choose to celebrate these amazing women, enjoy May.

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Membership Benefits Community Information Center 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 ad in an upcoming issue of the Chamber newsletter, on the Chamber website and on Atlantic Broadband Channel 12 for one month!

Contact Tanya at 603-332-5080 x:2 or email: memberservices@rochesternh.org!

Bring your business brochures and business cards to display at the Chamber Information Center at the Chamber office. We also have a members-only community board where you can submit flyers to be posted promoting upcoming events and more!

Utilize Your Member Portal

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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

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!

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.

UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION WITH THE CHAMBER Members, now is a great time to review and update your company or organization’s information with the Chamber.

Log into your Member Portal from the Chamber website: rochesternh.org . Don’t have a login?

Contact us and we’ll get you started!

The Chamber publishes and distributes community information and publications, in both print and electronically. Let us help you market to the right demographics. Examples include: • • • • • • • • • •

Business Referral Directory Community Guide Legislative Guide Rochester Area Street Maps Rochester Dining Guide Relocation Packages Rochester Special Events Update Newsletter Member News Website

Upcoming Chamber Events

Chamber Raffle 2021 Chamber Raffle

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a morning Virtual Networking event, hosted by the Amcomm Wireless– Verizon Wireless Retailer. This virtual event will take place via Zoom at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Network with other Chamber members and guests from the comfort of your home or business in an interactive Virtual Networking session.

Register now at www.rochesternh.org/MayVN

The Greater Rochester is excited to present the 2021 “Friday the 13th” Chamber Raffle Event. The Chamber Raffle, underwritten

by D.F. Richard Energy, will take place on Friday, August 13, 2021 from 6:00-9:00pm. Tickets for this event, featuring the exciting reverse raffle drawing for the chance to win $10,000 or a 2021 FXBBS Harley Davidson Street Bob motorcycle, can be reserved now at http://rochesternh.chambermaster.com/ store/2021-chamber-raffle-ticket. Please contact the Chamber with any questions or to reserve your ticket.

Early Bird Raffle Buy your ticket now!

Buy your ticket before June 30th to be entered into an additional raffle sponsored by HBL Insurance! All ticket purchasers who buy their ticket before June 30, 2021 will be entered into a raffle to win $250 in addition to the reverse raffle taking place on August 13, 2021. The drawing for the Early Bird Raffle will take place on July 1, 2021.

Visit www.rochesternh.org

Membership Update Congratulations!

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

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

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25 YEARS Wit-Way Suppply, Inc. Milton Veterinary Hospital

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10 YEARS Keller Williams Coastal RealtyZoeller Realty Group

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5 YEARS Fore Products, Inc.

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Welcome New Members!

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Dominic Dalessandri Financial Coach 207-608-7530 dalinsoro@gmail.com

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Do you know all of the benefits that are included with Chamber membership?

There are many! To learn more, register for an upcoming Chamber 101 session and let us show you how we can help your business!

UPCOMING SESSIONS: May 13 or May 27, 2021 at 4:00 pm Register with Tanya at: memberservices@rochesternh.org

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Acme Rug & Upholstery Cleaning A-D Archambault Plumbing & Heating, Inc. AG Architects, PC Associates in Family Dentistry CMG Financial Compass Home Inspections, LLC Feliciano Limousine Services, LLC Goodwin Community Health Grandview Camping Association, Inc John C. Pratt Company, LLC Keller-Williams Coastal Realty—Zoeller Realty Group Keystone Dental Arts Mac Ford Custom Building, LLC Milton Veterinary Hospital Myhre Equine Clinic New Style Homes Performance Business Solutions, LLC Renaissance Signs, Inc. Rochester Elks #1393 Strafford/Lake Winnipesaukee KOA Tresses Hair Salon Varney’s Launder Center Wal*Mart

Become A Member!

Apply with our online Membership Application or contact Member Services:

Chamber Sponsored by

603-332-5080 x:2 E-Mail: memberservices@rochesternh.org and get started on using your Chamber member benefits right away!

Committee News NEED HELP FINDING WORKERS REGISTER TO ATTEND THIS WEBINAR

APPLICATIONS OPEN MAY 3

Monday, May 17,11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon The NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (NH ACCE) and the Business & Industry Association of NH (BIA) urge you to attend a no-cost webinar focused on state services available to help businesses find employees.

The webinar will take place on Monday, May 17 from 11:00 am -12:00 pm.

Joe Doiron, director of workforce development, Office of Workforce Opportunity, Department of Business and Economic Affairs, will describe his office’s resources and efforts to help address what is becoming a major challenge for New Hampshire employers across the state— how to find new workers to fill open positions in an increasingly competitive environment. We encourage you to tune into this Zoom webinar and promote it to your members who are struggling with this challenge.

Click Here to Register

Nominate your business, organization or an individual for one of these prestigious awards

OFFICE OF WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITY AND NH EMPLOYMENT SECURITY TO OFFER JOB FAIRS THIS MONTH Starting May 23, 2021, NH Employment Security will require NH residents collecting unemployment benefits to prove they are looking for work. This returns us to the pre-Covid-19 pandemic policy, which had been waived in 2020 so people could be safe. To assist people in their effort to return to work, NH Works Job Centers will be opening to the public by May 10, 2021 and 10 Virtual Job Fairs have been scheduled.

To help job seekers prepare for the upcoming job fairs, NH Employment Security will host a “Job Fair Preparation Event” on May 4th, 2021 from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. At this event job seekers will be able to meet with Career Counselors and Human Resources representatives from actual businesses to sharpen their interviewing skills and create a resume to best outline their skills. This event will also cover how to use the platform Remo for ease of navigating the upcoming job fairs. If you are a job seeker and would like to register for this event, click here: Job Fair Preparation Event - NHES Job Database Here is the full list of upcoming virtual job fairs:

Awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet on NOVEMBER 6, 2021 Nomination Deadline: AUGUST 1, 2021 See the attached nomination forms for details or visit https://www.rochesternh.org/business-non-profitcitizen-of-the-year-awards/

May 6th Veteran Virtual Job Fair in partnership with NH DMAVS May 11th Student virtual job fair in partnership with Pinkerton Academy May 11th Student and Adult Ed virtual job fair in partnership with Pinkerton Academy May 13th Construction industry virtual job fair in partnership with ABC NH/VT May 18th Great North Woods Region & Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region May 19th Seacoast Region (see attached flyer) May 20th White Mountains Region May 25th Lakes Region May 26th Monadnock Region May 27th Capitol & Southern Region To view and register for upcoming Virtual Job and Resource Fairs, visit; https://virtualjobfairs.nh.gov

Update & Member News MEMBER NEWS Do you know a teen that needs a supportive, creative environment during these especially isolating times? Arts In Reach (AIR) is now accepting spring applications for our online after-school and vacation programs. Upcoming programs explore visual art, acting and creative writing with the guidance of professional teaching artists. To apply or for more information visit artsinreach.org or email cara@artsinreach.org The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire offers play based learning, online learning and fun, private play dates for birthdays and family gatherings, and more! For more information, visit: https://www.childrens-museum.org/

The City of Rochester plans to relocate the Tax and Auto Registration Offices to the Second Floor of the Rochester Community Center, behind Spaulding High School. Any updates or changes will be updated on www.RochesterNH.net

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The 16 Annual Seacoast Half Marathon, one of coastal New Hampshire’s longest-running half marathons, has been set for Sunday, October 31st in Portsmouth, NH. This year, the Seacoast Half Marathon is offering a hybrid model, giving runners the opportunity to participate either in-person or virtually. since the 2020 race transitioned to a virtual event due to COVID-19, and did not produce the same level of fundraising for Cornerstone VNA, the Race Committee decided to remain with Cornerstone VNA as their 2021 beneficiary. Visit seacoasthalfmarathon.com to learn more.

Eversource Urges Customers to Remain Vigilant Against Scams Scammers use sly tactics to swindle money from unsuspecting customers With scam artists aggressively targeting utility customers, Eversource is warning people to be on the lookout for new tactics being used so they don’t fall victim. Scammers continue finetuning their techniques, including using phony caller IDs that display “Eversource” and scripts that sound like a legitimate company representative threatening to disconnect their electric or gas service because of an unpaid bill. For more information on how to protect personal information and avoid becoming a victim of utility scams, visit Eversource.com

Learn photography! Tuesday evenings starting 5/18 at Rochester Photography Learning Center. The 3-session Basic Digital Photography course will teach you what you need to start your photography journey and also includes a 2 hour allhands-on workshop in June! For more info or to register, visit: www.rplc603.com SHARE Fund is kicking off its Annual Fundraiser campaign, welcoming donations both online and by mail to continue to maintain its services to provide assistance with food, clothing, and financial emergencies to our neighbors in need throughout the Greater Rochester area. Their campaign goal is to raise $25,000 and they are asking for your support during the month of April to reach this goal. Donations can be made through one of the following methods: Online: www.sharefund.org/give one-time gifts or recurring gifts available, or By Mail: SHARE Fund, 150 Wakefield St, Suite 5, Rochester, NH 03867, or By Text: Text “GIVE” to (603) 263-9067, follow the prompts to the secure giving platform.

SOS Recovery Community Organization has reopened their doors at their NEW LOCATION at 14 Signal Street in Rochester. Hours of operation are Monday Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm. If anybody is in crisis outside of those hours, they encourage calling 2•1•1. Their other two centers, located at 4 Broadway Street in Dover and 1 Lafayette Road in Hampton, have reopened as well.

Hours of operation for Hampton are: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm Hours of operation for Dover are: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

For more information, visit: sosrco.org - chat is available on their website during operating hours, or call: 603-841-2350, or e-mail: info@sosrco.org SPAULDING STEAK & ALE - is now open Wed. to Sun. from 4pm. They’ve been renovating and think you're going to love the new changes! They recommend calling ahead to hold a table (332-0107). The Garage will reopen soon with live music so stay tuned! For more information, visit: http:// www.governorsinn.com/ Employers - Are You Hiring? Join us on Thursday, May 13 from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. for a Virtual Job Fair offered in partnership with NH Employment Security. Each business will have a virtual table where they will be able to maximize interaction with interested job seekers via video chat and messaging.

To have a virtual table, complete and submit this registration form. For questions, email Kate at jobfair@nhes.nh.gov.

Frisbie Memorial Hospital, a part of HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services announced today plans to invest an additional $5 million to bring new technology and enhance patient care services. For more information, Click Here

Job Seekers - Build Your Career The construction industry and building trades continue to grow and we are excited to offer our first construction-focused career fair. Whether you’re new to the workforce or bring years of experience, get connected and get employed! Complete the registration form online in advance of the event.

Participate in this hiring event to make your employment connections!

For more Information, Click Here

Holy Rosary Credit Union is bringing financial literacy education to more than 1,500 elementary students in the Rochester & Strafford school districts.

Students at 8 Rochester elementary schools and 1 Strafford elementary school will now have free access to Banzai , an award-winning online program and content library that allows students to practice real-world finance using any internet-enabled device! For more information about what HRCU is doing within the community, visit: hrcu.org/about/around-our-community

Start Your Garden Wishlist! Find the perfect plants for your landscape and garden needs by searching through Studley Flower Garden's extensive inventory of trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, annuals, perennials, ferns and ornamental grasses. Create your own plant list and when you're done, bring it into the store where our friendly staff will help you find the plants you have selected! For more information on how to use this resource, Click Here

The Certified Public Accounting firm of Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA is pleased to welcome Staff Accountant Stephanie Eno, Client Accounting Services Supervisor Jeni Lauder, and Administrative Assistant Leslie Gordon to the firm. For more information on Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA, visit: lmrpa.com

Monarch School of New England is excited to announce the 2021 Monarch School of New England Golf Tournament! Please save the date, and plan to join them Thursday May 27, 2021 at the Rochester Country Club. They're looking forward to seeing you on the course for their best tournament yet! To participate or find out more information, go here- https:// www.monarchschoolne.org/support/events/golf-tournament/

Kathie Costos, owner of Moral Mortal, LLC/dba PTSD Patrol is writing her 4th book and wants to do something to spotlight what is being done that works.

She is seeking 12 mental health professionals to write a chapter offering hope to those searching for healing, and she can help them with writing and will work with them to make sure it is their voice being heard. For more information, call Kathie: 407-754-7526

NH Employment Security WorkShare Program can help employers retain employees. WorkShare is available to employers who reduce employee hours and wages as an alternative to layoffs. This program allows the payment of a percentage of unemployment insurance benefits to employees who receive a reduction between 10% to 50% of standard hours. This can help employers retain their staff and avoid the time and expense of hiring of hiring and training new employees as they recover. Employees keep their jobs and receive a percentage of their weekly benefit amount in unemployment benefits while their hours are reduced. For more information, visit: www.nhes.nh.gov/ nhworking The YMCA of Strafford County/The Granite YMCA is hosting a Healthy Kids Day event from 11am - 2pm on June 5th, 2021 at 63 Lowell Street in Rochester. Healthy Kids Day provides all the ingredients for developing healthy, resilient kids. Join the Y for a day full of fun activities that celebrate kids being kids! Activities will include arts, crafts, sports, recreation, and so much more!

All are welcome to join us for this FREE socially distanced event. Sponsored by: Granite State College. For more information, Click Here and Click Here for the event flyer

TO SUBMIT YOUR COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION’S NEWS, PLEASE E-MAIL IT TO: MEMBERSERVICES@ROCHESTERNH.ORG

What’s Been Going On at the Chamber?

Choose Rochester Podcast Tune in to hear from local businesses each week on the Choose Rochester, NH podcast.

Visit https://anchor.fm/ chooserochesterpodcast.

The Greater Rochester Young Professionals presented their Leadership meeting on April 6, 2021 at 5:30 pm. This meeting featured special guests including Matt Beaulieu of Service Credit Union, Tanya Hervey of Tanya Lee Hervey Photography, TJ Jean of Frisbie Memorial Hospital and Matt Wyatt of the City of Rochester,. These prominent leaders in the community led a discussion on the different experiences they’ve all had in their various leadership positions, and gave insight into what makes a good leader. The Greater Rochester Young Professionals thank our speakers for their time and dedication to the community through their various roles.

Thank you!

YMCA Virtual Networking Event The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce hosted its April Virtual Networking Event with the YMCA of Strafford County. Attendees enjoyed a great evening of networking, testimony from YMCA Executive Director, Rob Riley, and an exciting round community trivia! Gift Certificates for membership and a YMCA “Swag Bag” were raffled off. This session featured a group discussion centered on respect and caring in the workplace. The Chamber is pleased with these new Virtual Networking Events and looks forward to the next one on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 with Amcomm Wireless— Verizon Wireless Retailer.

May 2021 Chamber Calendar

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Chamber Leadership Officers Chairman of the Board: Alan Johnson Atlantic Broadband Chairman-Elect: Janet Oliver Unitil Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs: Steve Cates Waste Management Vice Chair, Membership: Mark Zoeller Keller Williams Coastal Realty Vice Chair, Events & Fund Raisers: Kerrie Landry Cornerstone VNA Treasurer: Sharla Rollins First Seacoast Bank Immediate Past Chairman: Anne Brown Daystar, Inc.

Directors Mandy Barstow Studio 109 Dance, Voice & Drama Blaine Cox City of Rochester Brian Dickie Eversource Paul Gatehouse Independence Financial Advisors David Gutierrez Spaulding Composites, Inc. Daniel Jalbert Comcast Business Lauren Jerr Spaulding High School Kevin Miller Profile Bank David Richard D.F. Richard Energy Kelly Rogers Kelly Wilson Rogers, Massage Therapist Tatjana Simon Northeast Credit Union Heather Stachura Lilac City Grille

Chamber Staff Laura Ring President/CEO Kaelyn Bamford Events & Communications Tanya Hervey Member Services

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

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Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet

DECEMBER Tree Lighting, Holiday Parade and Light Up Rochester

VIRTUAL NETWORKING TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021 Hosted virtually by:

JOIN US The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our May Virtual Networking Event hosted by Amcomm Wireless—Verizon Wireless Retailer. This Zoom networking event will take place at 9:00 am on Tuesday, May 11.

Network with other Chamber members and guests from the comfort of your home or business. This interactive virtual event hosted by Amcomm Wireless, will feature an exciting icebreaker, introduction of our host, Amcomm Wireless, networking sessions and door prizes!

Register now at rochesternh.org/MayVN!

Tuesday May 11, 2021 9:00-10:00 am Amcomm Wireless— Verizon Wireless Retailer Virtually via Zoom

REGISTER TODAY Register online at: www.rochesternh.org/MayVN

Call (603)332-5080 or email events@rochesternh.org for information

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Sponsored

Thursday, May 13 4-5pm Via Zoom

Thursday, May 27 4-5pm Via Zoom

A link for Zoom will be e-mailed to you two days prior to the session Company Name: _________________________________________________________________ Attendee Name(s):

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Email: __________________________________________________________________________

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

GET A JUMPSTART ON YOUR JOB SEARCH SEACOAST Region VIRTUAL JOB FAIR

WEDNEsday, May 19, 2021 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm to register visit: https://virtualjobfairs.nh.gov

UNDERWRITTEN BY

CHANCE TO WIN EITHER

Only 325 tickets will be sold at $100 each DRAWING SPONSOR $10,000 Cash

2021 Harley-Davidson FXBBS Street Bob Motorcycle TICKET SPONSOR

HOSPITALITY SPONSOR

The winners of the Grand Prize, runner-up prizes and second chance prizes drawn do not have to be present to win

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August 13th, 2021

The Governor’s Inn

6:00-9:00 pm

Enjoy a suspenseful evening that includes an exciting reverse Raffle Drawing for a chance to win a Harley-Davidson motorcycle or $10,000, as well as great second chance prizes! Chamber Raffle tickets may be purchased online or at a number of locations as noted below. Purchase a Chamber Raffle ticket at one of the following Rochester restaurants and receive a $10 gift card from that restaurant: 110 Grill, Granite Steak & Grill, La Corona Mexican Restaurant, Lilac City Grille, Mitchell Hill BBQ Grill & Brew, Pepper’s Landing, Spaulding Steak & Ale at The Governor’s Inn, or Windjammer's Seafood Restaurant. Or purchase your ticket through the Chamber office or website and select a $10 gift card to one of the restaurants listed.

Call (603)332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org/ChamberRaffle for more information.

Purchase your ticket before June 30, and be entered into a raffle for $250, sponsored by

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Friday the 13

2021 Chamber Raffle CHANCE TO WIN EITHER UNDERWRITTEN BY:

Early Bird Raffle Deadline: June 30, 2021

Only 325 tickets will be sold at $100 each Hospitality Sponsor:

Friday the 13th

Ticket Sponsor:

Chamber Raffle Bash Event Friday, August 13, 2021 • 6:00-9:00pm Enjoy a suspenseful evening that includes great second chance prizes and an exciting reverse Raffle Drawing!

Chamber Raffle tickets may be purchased online or at a number of locations as noted below. Purchase a Chamber Raffle ticket at one of the following Rochester restaurants and receive a $10 gift card from that restaurant: 110 Grill, Granite Steak & Grill, La Corona Mexican Restaurant, Lilac City Grille, Mitchell Hill BBQ Grill & Brew, Pepper’s Landing, Spaulding Steak & Ale at The Governor’s Inn, or Windjammer's Seafood Restaurant. Or purchase your ticket through the Chamber office or website and select a $10 gift card to one of the restaurants listed.

The Chamber is monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation and will provide updates of any changes.

Chamber Raffle Ticket Form Name _____________________________________ Company ___________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________

# of Tickets Requested @ $100.00 each_____

PLEASE RETURN TO

Phone __________________________

Payment Enclosed $_____ Please Invoice Me $______

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

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2 0 2 1 Ch a m b e r R a f f l e Dangerous Dining and Trick or Treats Sponsors- $500 Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly, all email blasts sent to over 1,000 recipients and on the event programs Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on signage at event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event and in Facebook post on Chamber page Spellbook Sponsors- $500 Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly, all email blasts sent to over 1,000 recipients and on the event programs Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on signage at event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event and in Facebook post on Chamber page Suspense Sponsor- $500 Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly, all email blasts sent to over 1,000 recipients and on the event programs Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on signage at event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event and in Facebook post on Chamber page Twilight Hour, Petrifying Presentation and Horror Sponsors- $250 Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly, all email blasts sent to over 1,000 recipients and on the event programs Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on signage at event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event and in Facebook post on Chamber page Ghoulish Game Sponsor- $200 Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly, all email blasts sent to over 1,000 recipients and on the event programs Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on signage at event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event and in Facebook post on Chamber page Bloody Bauble Sponsors- $100 Logo on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly, all email blasts sent to over 1,000 recipients and on the event programs Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on signage at event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event and in Facebook post on Chamber page Tomb Sponsors- $50

Listed on Chamber Update newsletter flyers monthly, all email blasts sent to over 1,000 recipients and on the event programs Announcement of sponsorship at event Recognition on/decoration of a table at the event Recognition on Thank You Flyer in Chamber newsletter following event and in Facebook post on Chamber page

The Chamber will continue to monitor the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation. The Chamber will notify all sponsors and participants of any changes.

CHAMBER RAFFLE BASH SPONSORSHIP SIGN UP ____$500 Level

____$250 Level

Company: _____________________________________

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Contact:______________________________

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

47th Annual Golf Tournament

The Oaks Golf Course

Underwritten By

Thursday, September 30, 2021 9:00 am Shotgun

SPONSORSHIP & PLAYER PACKAGE OPPORTUNITIES TYPE OF SPONSORSHIP

AMOUNT

HOLE SPONSORSHIPS

AMOUNT

WITHOUT PASSPORT PKG

HOLE SPONSORSHIP WITH A /FOURSOME PACKAGE

$880

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

WITH PASSPORT PKG

$1020

$350 $200

(SIGNAGE AT TEE, GREEN OR FAIRWAY)

PRIZE SPONSORSHIPS HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSORSHIP WITH 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) $800 (signage on all carts), or $400 (shared signage on carts) BOX LUNCH SPONSORSHIP BUSINESS NAME/LOGO ON ALL BOX LUNCHES PROVIDED TO PLAYERS—$1,100 or $550 (shared signage on lunches)

Payment Information

Golfer Registration _____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

Bill Me

Check Enclosed

Charge my Credit Card Exp. date

Credit Card #

Indicate Meal Choice for Each: LUNCH: __ Ham

PLAYER NAME

PLAYER NAME

__ Chicken

__ Turkey __ Veggie

DINNER: __ Lobster __ Steak LUNCH: __ Ham

__ Chicken

__ Turkey __ Veggie

DINNER: __ Lobster __ Steak

LUNCH: __ Ham

PLAYER NAME

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DINNER: __ Lobster __ Steak LUNCH: __ Ham

PLAYER NAME

__ Turkey

__ Chicken

__ Turkey __ Veggie

DINNER: __ Lobster __ Steak

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Signature

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

$ 880 or $1020

$ _________

Foursome w/Hole-in-One Sponsor Pkg WITH PASSPORT

$930 or $1070

$ _________

Hole-in-one Sponsor Only (no foursome)

$400

$ _________

Hole Sponsor Only (no foursome)

$350

$ _________

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

$ _________

Cart Sponsor __$800 (one) __$400(shared)

$ _________

Box Lunch Sponsor __$1,100 (one) __$550 (shared) Golf Players (no passport) each

COMPANY

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

__ Lobster Steak __ Chicken ___ Lobster _____ Steak ___Chicken

CVV #

MasterCard Visa Discover American Express

___ Players @ $145

$ _________ $ _________

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

$ _________

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

47th Annual Golf Tournament

The Oaks Golf Course

Underwritten By

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Sponsorship Opportunities Lunch Box Sponsor- Receive the following promotion:

Logo included on player’s boxed lunches Logo displayed on PowerPoint Presentation at event Business name will be announced at the awards dinner following the tournament Logo in the Golf Tournament programs, newsletter flyers and eblasts Recognition as sponsor on Chamber’s social media pages Business name listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

Sign Me Up! LUNCH BOX SPONSORSHIP Lunch Box Sponsor: $1,100 Co-Sponsor: $550.00

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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

Program Sponsor: Awards Sponsor:

AWARDS/PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS $500.00 $750.00

REGISTRATION SPONSORSHIP Sign with business name attached to golf carts during entire tournament (Golf Cart Sponsor only) Registration Sponsor $800.00 Signage at Registration Table and ability to hand out items during Registration (Registration Sponsor only) Logo displayed on PowerPoint Presentation at event GOLF CART SPONSORSHIP Logo in the Golf Tournament programs, newsletter flyers and eblasts Signage on all carts: 1 Sponsor $800.00 Recognition as sponsor on Chamber’s social media pages 2 Sponsors ea. $400.00 Business logo listed on newsletter flyer following the tournament

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Golf Cart/Registration Sponsor- Receive the following promotion:

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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

HOLE SPONSOR FEE Sponsorship fee if sign up a foursome: $300.00 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 OR FAIRWAY SPONSOR Tee/Green/Fairway Sponsor:

Team/Individual Prize Sponsors– Receive the following promotion:

$200.00

TEAM/INDIVIDUAL PRIZE SPONSOR Individual Prize: $25-$50 Team Prize: $80-$100 Top Team Prize: $200 Each Team

Listing in the Golf Tournament programs Business name announced at the awards ceremony for winning players and teams Business name listed on the Chamber newsletter flyer following the tournament.

Top Men and Women’s team prizes will be awarded

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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.

HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR Sponsor fee if signing up a foursome: Sponsor fee without a foursome:

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.

$350.00 $400.00

RAFFLE PRIZE/AUCTION ITEM

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

Goody Bag Sponsors — provide a golf related item to be placed in the 150 goody bags

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

GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSOR SIGN-UP Sponsor Fee $_____________

____Invoice ____Payment Enclosed

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

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GOLF GOODY BAG ITEMS

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

_____Please sign my business up as a Sponsor for the box checked above

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Phone

Contact _________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________

Complete & return by April 2, 2020 to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce ∙ 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 ∙ Fax: (603) 332-5216 ∙ E: events@rochesternh.org

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NOMINATIONS SOUGHT

SUBMIT YOUR BUSINESS FOR THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD! SUBMIT YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION FOR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR OR NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR These two prestigious awards will be announced and 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 the Rochester area.

The Non-Profit of the Year award recognizes an organization that has made a sustainable impact in the Rochester community.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 1.

2.

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8.

Business in an active company.

Demonstrates excellence in the business community and industry.

Participates in and provides support to the general benefit of the Chamber of Commerce, business community and greater Rochester area.

Contributes to the community, beyond business interests and Chamber of Commerce activities will be considered.

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.

Prior winners are ineligible.

This award will not be given posthumously.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS

August 1, 2021

NOMINATION PROCEDURES Please complete and attach form as the nomination cover page along with a separate sheet detailing the explanation of distinguished activities for why the nomination is being submitted. Supporting documentation is required to support your nomination to include: * Company/organization business description or mission. * Impact/contributions to industry/community. * Involvement in the community. *Awards/honors received. * 3 Letters of recommendation. *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 two years.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINEE Business Name Address

City

Phone

State

Email

# 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

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT

SUBMIT YOUR BUSINESS FOR THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD! SUBMIT YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION FOR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR OR NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR 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.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR Non-profit in an active organization.

2. Demonstrates excellence in the community and in organization.

3. Has provided a significant impact to benefit of the Rochester community.

4. Organization is a member in good standing of Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

5. Services need not be confined to a single year, but should be recent enough to have current significance.

6. Prior winners are ineligible.

7. This award will not be given posthumously.

1.

NOMINATION PROCEDURES

The Non-Profit of the Year award recognizes an organization that has made a sustainable impact in the Rochester community.

Please 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 being submitted. Supporting documentation is required to support your nomination to include:

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS

* Organization business description or mission. * Impact/contributions to industry/community. * 3 Letters of recommendation.

August 1, 2021

* Involvement in the community. * Awards/honors received. * 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 two years.

NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE Organization Name Address

City

Phone

State

Email

# 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

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be presenting its 57th annual

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS:

August 1, 2021

This prestigious award will be presented at the Chamber's Dinner & Awards Banquet.

This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated excellent leadership and citizenship in the community and has made substantial contributions to the betterment of the greater Rochester area.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 1.

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3.

4.

Adult resident of the Rochester/Northern Strafford County Region and activities should be in the same area.

Contributed to the general benefit of the community as a whole.

Demonstrates excellence in the community, for instance in civic affairs, church, PTA, etc.

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 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—Hoagy Higgins 2019—Patricia Rainboth 2020—Lisa Stanley

SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR NOMINATION FORM

CONFIDENTIAL NOMINATION OF THE 2021 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 August 1, 2021 to: Awards Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 president@rochesternh.org Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216