October 2018 Newsletter

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Our Mission: Advance and promote the prosperity of its members and enhance the quality of life in the greater Rochester area.

Celebrate Business at the Annual Business & Community Expo Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 Rochester Community Center 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester 4:00pm- 5:00pm Exhibitor to Exhibitor Show 5:00pm - 7:00pm Doors Open to Public Join the Chamber for the 2018 Business & Community Expo. Underwritten by Service Credit Union, this event showcases businesses in a trade show format. Brand and market your company to community residents, Chamber members and nonmembers. Whether you’re a “Business to Consumer” or “Business to Business” company, this event is for you. Chamber member restaurants and caterers will also be there providing a “Taste of the Chamber” showcasing their “signature items”, the food for which they are best known for! Door prize drawings will be conducted throughout the evening, including a $1,000 grand prize raffle drawing! The opportunities are plentiful! Sign up today! Questions? Contact the Chamber for more details or visit www.rochesternh.org. Door Prize, Exhibitor and Sponsorship opportunities are available. (see enclosed forms)

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE BENEFIT INFORMATION EVENTS UPDATE MEMBERSHIP UPDATE COMMITTEE NEWS MEMBER NEWS WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING CELEBRATING OUR MEMBERS

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Membership Benefits

Post your job vacancies on the Chamber’s website at NO CHARGE! Simply log in to your Member Portal and select Job Postings on the left side! The Chamber’s website receives thousands of visits each month. If you have job vacancies to fill, post them! Visit www.rochesternh.org/Jobs to see a current list of job postings. For assistance logging in, call 603.332.5080.

Utilize Your Member Portal If you haven’t yet activated your online portal, email memberservices@rochesternh.org and we will help you fully maximize this benefit. Once logged in, you will have access to many great features including: Securely Pay Invoices Committee Members can Post Job Vacancies Access & Download Upcoming access Committee Documents Event Forms Submit Member News & Press Post Upcoming Community Releases Events Update Directory Listing Access/Download Benefit Information Forms

The Chamber publishes and distributes community information and publications, in both print and electronically. Let us help you market to the right demographics.  Business Referral

Directory Community Guide Demographic Profile Legislative Guide Northern Strafford County Street Maps  Rochester Dining Guide  Relocation Packages  Rochester Special Events Guide    

HAVE TIME FOR SOME FUN? Clear your calendar and let’s have some fun! The Chamber currently has a spot for you or a team member on one of our committees! Most committees meet monthly and provide an opportunity to network, meet new members, form relationships and create exceptional events.

-Ambassador Committee -Governmental Affairs Committee -Greater Rochester Young Professionals -Membership Committee -Leadership Greater Rochester - or one of our short term event committees.

Contact the Chamber and tell us which committee is for you!

Only $5 Each! Chamber Discount Cards are accepted at over 70 different participating member businesses offering you savings throughout the YEAR!

Cards Valid Through December 31, 2018! To Order: Call the Chamber office at (603) 332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org where a complete list of participants can also be found!

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. Call the Chamber office today at 603-332-5080 to schedule your Business After Hours.


Upcoming Chamber Events 2018 OPERATION THANK YOU! Sponsored By:

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Approximately 60 volunteers in teams of 3-4 needed to personally visit and thank members in the local area for their contributions and support and deliver the Chamber’s new 2018/2019 Business Referral Directory Complimentary volunteer breakfast will be provided from 8:00am-9:00am at The Governor’s Inn, 78 Wakefield St., Rochester A Business After Hours, hosted by Federal Savings Bank, will conclude this exciting day! See the enclosed flyer to volunteer or call the Chamber at (603) 332-5080 for more information!

Mark Your Calendars for the October Business After Hours Sponsored By:

Join Federal Savings Bank as they host the Operation Thank You Business After Hours. Learn about the products and financial services provided at Federal Savings Bank. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards for raffles

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 5:30 to 7:00 PM 17 Wakefield Street, Rochester

To register to attend, visit : www.rochesternh.org/BAH-October

See the Attached Flyer for More Information!


Membership Update

Floor Laying/Refinishing KB Kelleys Flooring LLC Keith Kelley 27 Hancock Street, Unit 3 Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-330-3955 Email: kbkelley@myfairpoint.net

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

110 Grill

Consolidated Communications

Fore Products

Holiday Inn Express

Immanuel Insurance Agency

Monarch School of New England

Nippo Lake Golf Club

Pease Development Authority

RCH Pavement Maintenance

Revolution Taproom & Grill

Rochester Eye Care Associates

Rochester Federation of Teachers

Seacoast Business Machines

State Farm Insurance-Mike Testa

Strafford Appliance

The Salvation Army

Tri-City Christian Academy

True Marketing Communications

Windjammers Seafood Restaurant

Provided by Rod Jablonski, Better Homes & Gardens-The Masiello Group Why did you join the Chamber of Commerce? Was it to network with local businesses? get involved with community events? Or just join to say you are a member? Whatever the reason, the best way to take advantage of your membership is to get involved with some of the many events that the chamber is involved with throughout the year. There is the annual Golf Tournament, Community Expo, The Annual Awards banquet, The Raffle Bash and Operation Thank You. Then there are the numerous “business after hours”. These all provide a chance to promote your business or learn about other businesses in the area. You will get out of it what you put into it, so take advantage of your membership. Call or stop by the Chamber office and find out what you can do to get involved.

Greater Rochester Young Professionals It was a great evening for a hike and networking yesterday! The hike in the Gonic trails was beautiful followed by a delicious dinner at the Rochester Country Club Rochester Country Club. Stay tuned for our October meeting, location and event to be announced soon! Remember these events are open to all Young Professionals and we hope to see you at the next event!


Committee News Thank a Rochester Police Officer Day Paints the City Blue The Thank a Rochester Police Officer Day, held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in ĐŽŶũƵŶĐƟŽŶ ǁ ŝƚŚ E ĂƟŽŶĂů dŚĂŶŬ WŽůŝĐĞ K ĸ ĐĞƌ ĂLJ invited the community to Paint the City Blue in honor of our men and women in blue. /Ŷ ĂĚĚŝƟŽŶ to public spaces decorated, displays were found all over the City by Ɖƌŝǀ ĂƚĞ ĐŝƟnjĞŶƐ and businesses. ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ will be made to the Rochester Police Department at the Rochester Police ŽŵŵŝƐƐŝŽŶĞƌƐ ŵĞĞƟŶŐ ŽŶ t ĞĚŶĞƐĚĂLJ͕ October 3, 2018 at 7:00 pm at City Hall.

For photos captured and a great video created by Tanya Lee Hervey Photography, visit www.facebook.com/ThankARochesterCop.


Member News Rochester Fire Department will host its 2nd annual Fire Safety Festival on Saturday, October 13th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Families are invited to enjoy a fire safety fun-filled day at the Central Fire Station at 37 Wakefield Street in Rochester. There will be fire safety demonstrations, vendors and Get Your Flu Shot!!! ConvenientMD Urgent Care offers high-quality, fast food, and plenty of souvenirs and giveaways for kids of all ages. The event is and affordable medical care for illness and injury, 7 days a week, from 8am to free and is being held as part of national Fire Prevention Week. 8pm. There is always a full medical team trained in urgent care, occupational Rochester Grange 86 held its 8th annual Jump Start for the Homeless Shelter health and work-related injury on site at our 11 clinic locations, ready to treat all ages (from newborns to the elderly). There are no appointments, just on September 15th. It was a very successful event thanks to the efforts of Lois Enman, Sandy Binette, Jim Jacobs, Annette Lemieux of Grange 86. The walk in and be seen quickly. ConvenientMD treats everyday illnesses, such as colds, flu, bronchitis, asthma attacks and dehydration, as well injuries such as Rochester Grange wishes to thank all those that contributed. broken bones, wound repair, sprains/ strains, and burns - all for the cost of an Rochester Main Street will present its annual Trick-or-Treat on the Town office visit. The link to website Free Flu Shot info is: and Zombie Walk on Friday, October 26, 2018. convenientmd.com/patient-services/flu-shots/ or visit www.convenientmd.com. Trick-or-Treat on the Town is for costumed children ages 10 and younger. All meet at the Union Street parking lot at 4:00 pm. Free treat bags and a list of Granite State College Upcoming Professional Development Workshops participating businesses will be provided until 5:00 pm. Trick-or-treating issues including: grammar, mechanics, punctuation, and style. continues until 6:00 pm. Adult Learning: Keys to Successful Employee Training—ONLINE TRAINING Zombie Walk is for teens and adults featuring dancers from Studio 109, October 23 1:30-4 pm December 6 9:30am-Noon Corinne’s School of Dance and Dance n Motion 2. Zombie costumed public are Visit www.granite.edu. welcome to join the parade! Gather at the Rochester Commons at 5:45 pm. Dover Adult Learning—New Class Now Open to the Public: For info, call 603-330-3208 or visit www.rochestermainstreet.org. Exploring Coding & IT Careers Did you ever wonder how apps and websites are made? Join us for 8 weeks of Rochester Opera House & Rochester Performance & Arts Center presents exploration in computer code and careers in information technology. You’ll Oct 5-14 Isles in the Moon (historical murder mystery) - Perf. & Arts Center explore algorithms, coding structures, and web pages and apps with HTML, Reserve tickets online or call the box office (603) 335-1992, W/F from 12-5 CSS, and JavaScript. Hear from developers and educators in the industry and pm and 1 hour before the show. For more information, visit learn about career opportunities. Class runs every Thursday, 12:30-2:30pm, www.rochesteroperahouse.com. October 11 to December 6, 2018, and is open to the public for $125 tuition The Rochester Voice is offering a 5% discount to Chamber members on any (free to eligible participants – please inquire for details). For more ad in The Rochester Voice. For more information, call 207-432-2218 or email information or to register, please call 603-742-1030 or visit therochestervoice@aol.com or visit www.therochestervoice.com. www.doveradultlearning.org. The Rochester Thank A Police Officer Committee is so pleased with the First United Methodist Church families are home-hosting the Temple Church support and community display that was conducted on September 15, 2018 to London Choir from October 21-27, on their New England leg of the recognize and thank members of our local police department, in conjunction tour. They will have sung in Washington DC on Friday and Saturday for an with National Thank A Police Officer Day. The committee will make a event with Bar Association, Supreme Court and Library of Congress presentation at the Rochester Police Commission meeting on Wednesday, ties. Sunday Morning they sing with the world famous St. Thomas Church October 3, 2018 at 7:00 pm of cards and fund collected. For information, (NYC) Boy Choristers, and then travel up for the week here in NH with photos or to view a video of the day, visit www.facebook.com/ concerts in Concord, Portsmouth, Portland, and culminating with the concert ThankARochesterCop. here in Rochester on October 26. Visit http://www.templechurch.com. Service Credit Union (SCU) is challenging people to think about their financial Hagan’s Motor Pool is Strafford Counties leader in German manufactured readiness at life moments, big and small, while showing that the credit union cars, and we are expanding. We are currently seeking a detailer to recondition our inventory and perform detailing services for the public. If you is a fully-stacked financial partner that is always ready. The campaign know someone who is hard working and self-motivated send them to us at 152 concept is designed to build deeper awareness of the credit union and Farmington Rd Rochester or have them call 603 332-6822 and speak with Mike. strengthen name recognition. The inspiration for the brand campaign came from the credit union’s tagline of “Ready to Serve,” and was expanded to As you already know we can handle all your sales and service need for Audi, Service Credit Union’s wide array of products and services. Through its BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Porsche. We service Mini as well. We partnership with James & Matthew, SCU was able to tell its powerful message have financing available, and extended warranty options. For information, by focusing on storytelling to highlight SCU’s brand. It communicates a story visit www.hagansmotorpool.com. in one word: Ready. The advertising campaign includes traditional and HRCU has announced a donation in the amount of $15,000 to the Monarch connected TV and radio spots and runs until December 23. Visit servicecu.org. School of New England. This donation contributed to the construction of their The Castle on Charles will present: Oktoberfest Bier-Hall Dinner Party new high school, which just opened its doors last summer. HRCU has been a October 12 & 13, 6:30-10:30 pm . Includes full German dinner, live, authentic proud partner of the Monarch School of New England for a few years and Polka music by Gary Sredzienski. Seating at long tables-Munich Style. Bier-Hall additionally employs one of their students. For info, visit www.hrcu.org. fun and games! Oktoberfest biers poured all night!! For info, email McDonald’s franchises in NH will conduct a fundraising effort to donate info@castlenh.com or visit www.castlenh.com. $50,000 to the NH Assn of Chiefs of Police. On October 3rd from 4-7pm, The Hall at Great Falls, located at 49 Market Street in Somersworth, will McDonald’s, customers can lend their support by purchasing a meal at their present Boston's Laugh Riot Comedy Show on October 26, 2018 from 8:00neighborhood McDonald’s. A local police officer and cruiser will be on site to 10:00 pm showcasing three comedians. Tickets are $20 per person and are meet and greet families. The funds raised will assist in providing high-quality available at Eventbrite. Cash bar available. Parking for this event is on Main law enforcement training and professional development. Street across from the plaza (a 5 minute walk from The Hall). Call 603- 841Revolution Taproom & Grill's Upcoming Events: 5983 or visit the Events Page at www.facebook.com/hallatgreatfalls. Jack Nite Trivia - Every Wednesday at 6:30pm Waste Management is in need of Diesel Mechanics in Rochester, NH, offering Happy Hour- Monday through Friday 3 to 6pm Karaoke - Thursday evenings in the Lounge 7:30-11:30pm a $2500 Sign on Bonus, as well as a Special Bonus of $2000 (which is payable Live Music - Every Thursday and Saturday night upon completion of 1 (one) year of service). We also encourage any and all qualified veteran’s to apply online at careers.wm.com. Sunday Brunch - Sundays from 10am - 2pm Outdoor patio is open and is dog friendly. 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.

Rochester Fire Department’s Chief Mark Klose announced that current and former members of the Rochester Fire Department were honored for their valor and service at a ceremony. Firefighters Camire and Ruel were awarded a Class 2 Medal of Valor for there life saving actions during the rescue. Rochester Fire Chief Mark Klose, retired Assistant Chief Mark Dupuis, Deputy Chief Dennis Dube, Captain Joe Burns and Firefighters Micah Ruel, Sam Morrill and Josh Biron received a Unit Citation for their efforts during the rescue.

Want your news included in upcoming newsletters? Email memberservices@rochesternh.org by the 20th of the month.

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What’s Been Going on at the Chamber?

Children’s Dyslexia-Seacoast Learning Center held a ribbon cutting/open house to celebrate the expansion of their facility at 29 Hanson Street in Rochester.

Community Partners is pleased to announce the opening of a new autism center called the Spectrum Connection, located at 36 Industrial Drive in Rochester, NH. Spectrum Connection is a center and home based autism therapy program. The vision of the center is to positively impact the lives of clients and their families affected by autism to support them in reaching their greatest potential.

Have you just joined the Chamber? Celebrated a milestone? Under New Management? New Location? Contact the Chamber to schedule your ribbon cutting! We’d love the opportunity to help promote and showcase your business success!


October 2018 Chamber Calendar

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

SUNDAY

Chairman-Elect Anne Brown Daystar, Inc.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

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Mark Farrell Laars Heating Systems Company

4

5 8:00 am Parade Committee

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8

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10 Operation Thank You

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12

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5:30 pm BAH at Federal Savings Bank 15

16

17

18 7:30 am Government Affairs Comm

19 8:00 am Parade Committee

20

21

22 6:30 pm State Rep/ State Senate Candidate Forum

23

24 Business & Community Expo

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Tanya Hervey Tanya Lee Hervey Photography Rod Jablonski Better Homes & Gardens-Masiello Michelle Landry Frisbie Memorial Hospital Kerrie Landry Cornerstone VNA Kathleen Meserve Eversource Bill McGlincey Hannaford Supermarkets Mark Zoeller Keller Williams Coastal Realty

Chamber Staff President/CEO Laura Ring Administrative Assistant Tori Martin

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 30 Holiday Tree Lighting

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

SATURDAY

3 8:00 am Ambassador Committee

Immediate Past Chairman Matthew Beaulieu Service Credit Union

Directors

FRIDAY

2

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

THURSDAY

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Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Steve Cates Waste Management Vice Chair, Membership Alan Johnson Atlantic Broadband

WEDNESDAY

SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYERS TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS

Dec. 2 Holiday Parade


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The Chamber’s annual Operation Thank You is where we contact all of our members to say “thank you” for your support. We hope our Members are enjoying the benefits of membership available and the efforts the Chamber makes to promote your business. Members in the local area will receive a visit from a volunteer on this day to personally say thank you. This volunteer will also provide your business with the Chamber's new 2018/2019 Business Referral Directory and Rochester Area Street Maps! We hope you have time to say hello to the volunteer that visits you! There will be a complimentary breakfast for volunteers on October 10th at

The Governor’s Inn 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester 8:00am—9:00am Volunteers will receive instructions and assignments!

Be sure to attend the Operation Thank You Business

After Hours October 10, 2018 hosted by

17 Wakefield Street, Rochester 5:30—7:00pm


HELP US SAY THANK YOU DURING OUR

Volunteers Are Needed to Assist in the Delivery of the New 2018/2019 Business Referral Directory and THANK Members for Their Continued Support of the Chamber!

Underwritten By: 8:00 am- 9:00 am

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9:30 am- 12:00 pm

Teams of 3-4 volunteers will visit their assigned areas to thank members for their support and deliver the new Chamber Business Referral Directory.

12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Deliver completed contact cards to Chamber office.

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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Volunteer Breakfast at The Governor’s Inn 78 Wakefield Street Rochester, NH

Last year’s volunteer’s enjoyed a wonderful breakfast before venturing out to thank members and deliver the new directories!

Team Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Team Members: ______________________________

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Return by Friday, September 21, 2018 to:

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

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After

Hours

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 ~ 5:30-7:00 PM Hosted by: At 17 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH

Join Federal Savings Bank as they host a Business After Hours in conjunction with the Chamber’s Operation Thank You membership appreciation day. Learn about the wide array of financial products and services that Federal Savings Bank offers for both personal and business banking. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided along with chances for door prizes. Bring plenty of business cards for networking and raffles.

Please RSVP by October 4, 2018 to: www.rochesternh.org/BAH-October


Be Sure To Join Us! Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:00-5:00pm Exhibitor to Exhibitor 5:00-7:00pm Doors Open to Public

Underwritten By

Rochester Community Center 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester

Admission is Free! Mark Your Calendars To Attend! The annual Community Expo and Taste of the Chamber provides businesses and organizations with the opportunity to meet, discuss and showcase their products and services to the local business community and general public in a trade show format. The Community Expo draws over 60 exhibitors and over 300 attendees from the greater Rochester area!

Event Sponsors

Grand Prize Sponsors

REGISTRATION SPONSOR

HOSPITALITY SPONSOR

“Taste of the Chamber” Provided By 110 Grill ~ Domino’s ~ Nippo Lake Golf Club ~ Subway ~ The Castle on Charles

Event Partners

Cash bar Provided By Rochester Main Street

Raffle Prizes A number of fabulous door prizes will be drawn throughout the evening, Including Visa and American Express Gift Cards, Restaurants Gift Certificates, Gift Baskets, Automotive Gift Certificates, and much, much more! Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce ∙ 18 South Main Street ∙ Rochester, NH P: 603.332.5080 ∙ E: events@rochesternh.org ∙ W: www.rochesternh.org


Underwritten by:

DATE/TIME/PLACE

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Rochester Community Center 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester

4:00—5:00pm Exhibitor to Exhibitor Show

5:00—7:00pm Doors Open to Public

EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

Business/Community Exhibitor  

Meet, discuss and showcase your products and services to the local business community and the general public

Exhibit in an 8’ space with a 6’ table. Exhibitor space includes 6’ draped table and chairs

Promotion on Chamber website prior to the event

Promotion in Community Expo program provided to attendees at the event

In addition to being able to conduct a raffle at your table to generate leads, you are invited to donate a door prize item that will be drawn as part of the program throughout the evening. See details below!

Additional requests may be subject to additional fees.

Cost to Exhibit: $150/booth Chamber Members & $200/booth non-Chamber Members

2018 BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EXPO EXHIBITOR SIGN UP _____Yes, I would like to donate a door prize ____Please sign my business up as an Exhibitor

that will be drawn as part of the Business &

_____ $150 Member _____$200 Non-Member

Community Expo Program throughout the evening!

____Invoice Me

Item being donated: __________________________________

____Payment Enclosed

___ I will drop the item off Business:___________________________________________________________ Contact

___ Please pick the item up ___

____

Email:__________________________________________ Phone:_____________________ Electricity Needed? ___Yes ____No * Electricity is limited and not guaranteed. Please plan accordingly. *Should you require special assistance, request must be received in writing prior to Friday, September 28, 2018. Complete and return by September 28, 2018: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-332-5080 Fax: 603-332-5216 Email: events@rochesternh.org


Governmental Affairs Council Presents

NH State Senate District 6 and State Representative Candidate Forum Monday, October 22, 2018 at 6:30 pm Rochester City Council Chambers 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester Hear from State Representative Candidates (Rochester) and State Senate District 6 Candidates Plan to Attend or Submit Questions! Candidates will answer questions from a media panel on various state issues. Questions for the candidates may be taken from the public during the forum only by calling 603-335-7557. Questions from the public may be emailed at anytime prior to or during the live broadcast to forum@rochesternh.net Forum will be broadcast live on MetroCast Community Channel 12 and rebroadcast several times prior to Election Day ~ November 6th. For more information, please contact the: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-332-5080 Email: events@rochesternh.org www.rochesternh.org


Underwritten by:

PARADE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Rochester’s Holiday Parade is held each year to kickoff the holiday season in Rochester. With this year’s holiday season approaching, a contribution to help us continue this annual holiday tradition is appreciated. Rochester’s Holiday Parade is the largest and most spectacular parade on the seacoast with approximately 100 entries lining the streets including marching bands, youth, organization and commercial floats, VIPs, mobile and marching units, color guard and equestrian units.

CHECK DESIRED SPONSOR LEVEL

_____ Parade Donor - $100.00

____ Division Sponsor—$500

Holiday banner is created by the Chamber and carried in front of a division during the parade. Recognition provided in local newspapers, Chamber newsletter and Atlantic Broadband’s parade broadcast that airs several times during the holiday season on Rochester’s Community Channel 12.

Band Sponsor -$350.00 - $1,000

Holiday banner is created by the Chamber and carried in front of a band during the parade. Recognition provided in local newspapers, Chamber newsletter and Atlantic Broadband’s parade broadcast that airs several times during the holiday season on Rochester’s Community Channel 12. Note: Band sponsors providing less than $1,000 share visibility in front of band; $1,000 sponsor ǁ ŝůů ƌĞĐĞŝǀ Ğ ƐŽůĞ ƌĞĐŽŐŶŝƟŽŶ ŝŶ ĨƌŽŶƚ ŽĨ Ă ďĂŶĚ͘

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Return by October 26th to:

CHECK DESIRED SPONSOR LEVEL Recognition provided in local newspapers and the Chamber newsletter. _______

Parade Sponsor - $50.00

Recognition provided in local newspapers and the Chamber newsletter.

YES! Please include my business as a contributor to Rochester’s Holiday Parade COMPANY___________________________________ CONTACT___________________________________ PHONE______________________________________ EMAIL______________________________________

_____Payment Enclosed ____ 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 Web: www.rochesternh.org


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