November 2018 Newsletter

Update Newsletter

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

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The Special Evening will Include:

BENEFIT INFORMATION EVENTS UPDATE MEMBERSHIP UPDATE COMMITTEE NEWS MEMBER NEWS WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING CHAMBER LEADERSHIP CHAMBER CALENDAR

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Help Donate Items for the homeless!

In conjunction with the Tree Lighting, a collection of children’s items is being held to benefit the Homeless Center for Strafford County!

Items to be collected include: New Puzzles Ages 12+, New Books Ages 8-17, Paper Towels & Toilet Paper Items may be brought to the Chamber office through December 16!

Visit one of the participating restaurants on the dates below and a portion of the sales will directly benefit the Holiday Parade!

LaCorona Mexican Restaurant Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 11:00am—10:00pm

Granite Steak & Grill Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 11:00am—9:00pm

Spaulding Steak & Ale Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 4:00pm—9:00pm

Moe’s Italian Sandwiches Sunday, November 25, 2018 from 11:00am—4:00pm

Lilac City Grille Monday, November 26, 2018 from 11:00am—10:00pm For more information, call the Chamber at 603.332.5080! dŚĞ , ŽůŝĚĂLJ ǀ ĞŶƚƐ ŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƚƐ ƚŚĞ ZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌ &ŝƌĞ ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ͛ Ɛ TOY BANK campaign. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for children ages infant-14 to the ŚĂŵďĞƌ Žĸ ĐĞ͕ ZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌ &ŝƌĞ ĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚ Žǁ ŶƚŽǁ Ŷ Žƌ ' ŽŶŝĐ ^ƚĂƟŽŶ.

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Membership Benefits Members Promoted in Business Referral Directory—Support Your Fellow Members Members received the Chamber’s 2018-2019 Business Referral Directory on October 10, 2018 during our annual Operation Thank You. This directory is made available to the public, is provided to prospective and new members and will be available online on the Chamber website.

To make your membership worthwhile, be sure to use this directory and support fellow members when seeking products and services.

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

Members are invited to take advantage of this FREE benefit by telling us how the Chamber has helped your business!

Businesses that provide a testimonial will have their business logo and a photo of the person submitting the testimonial featured in an issue of the Chamber’s newsletter, included on the Chamber website and on MetroCast Channel 12 for one month!

Contact the Chamber or complete the attached form and email to membership@rochesternh.org!

Committee Involvement Members and their employees can get involved with Chamber committees which provide an opportunity to meet other businesses, increase business contacts and be better involved in your community.

Committees Include:  Membership  Ambassador Committee Development  Chamber Raffle& Bash  Public Relations  Community Expo  Tree Lighting & Holiday  Golf Committee Parade  Governmental Affairs  Young Professionals Council

Only $5 Each!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Buy 2 cards, receive 1 card FREE! 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!

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!

Upcoming Chamber Events Become a Chamber Scholarship Champion! /Ŷǀ ĞƐƚ ŝŶ dŽŵŽƌƌŽǁ ͛ Ɛ &ƵƚƵƌĞ ďLJ ŽŶĂƟŶŐ dŽĚĂLJ Your Chamber is pleased to offer Members the opportunity

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018 5:30—7:30 PM

to be named a Chamber Scholarship Champion by becoming a $100 donor to benefit the annual scholarship given by the Chamber.

See the Attached Flyer for More Details!

Hosted by:

Join Rochester Main Street for a stroll to various location in downtown Rochester for some holiday cheer with fellow members.

Light refreshments and door prizes.

Bring plenty of business cards for networking.

Watch for more details coming soon!

The Chamber is pleased to be providing $500 Scholarship(s) to eligible high school students! ƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚƐ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ŐƌĂĚƵĂƟŶŐ ŚŝŐŚ ƐĐŚŽŽů ƐĞŶŝŽƌƐ ǁ ŚŽ ĂƌĞ employed by or have a parent employed by a company that is a member of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. dŚĞ ƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉ ǁ ŝůů ďĞ ƉĂŝĚ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĂƩ ĞŶĚŝŶŐ ŝŶƐƟƚƵƟŽŶ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ͛ Ɛ ƐĞĐŽŶĚ LJĞĂƌ Ăƚ Ă ĨƵůů-ƟŵĞ ĐŽůůĞŐĞ͕ university or technical school. Help us support this program. ^ĞĞ ƚŚĞ ĂƩ ĂĐŚĞĚ ƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŐƵŝĚĞůŝŶĞƐ͊

Application deadline is Friday, March 29, 2019

Submit your nominations for new awards

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.

2019 Business of the Year, 2019 Non-Profit of the Year and 2019 Citizen of the Year Awards!

Awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet on April 12, 2019.

Nomination Deadline: Monday, February 11, 2019 See the attached nomination forms for more details!

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

ASSISTED LIVING Spring Village at Dover Amanda Turner 35 Pointe Place, Dover NH 03820 603-842-4908 Web: http://www.springvillagedover.com Senior Living Community

BUSINESS SERVICES Comcast Business

Sheryl Kraus 181 Ballardville Street, Suite 203, Wilmington, MA 01887 1-978-898-7066 Web: http://www.comcast.com Internet, Phone, Cable Television

HEALTH & WELLNESS Upala Yoga & Wellness Arts

Heather Day 20 North Main St, Rochester NH 03867 1-978-572-0933~ Email: heather@upala.org Web: heather@upala.org Yoga & Wellness Arts

CAMPGROUND

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

Adult Learning Center of Strafford County Barrington Family Eyecare Bill Powers Painting Burke’s Tree Service, LLC Charter Trust Company Community Action Partnership of Strafford County Convenient MD Urgent Care Federal Savings Bank Frisbie Memorial Physician Practice Services Grand Images Granite Group Benefits, LLC Groen Construction Harley-Davidson Shop of Rochester HBL Group, LLC iHeart Media Lachapelle & Higgins Insurance Agency Law Office of Carl W. Potvin, P.C. Lilac City Grille Lilac Mall New England Marketing & Print, Inc. Rochester Opera House Rochester Security Systems, LLC Rochester Sports Center Salmon Falls Church of Christ Seacoast RediCare Service Credit Union Strafford Wind Symphony Waterstone Retail Willem Verweij, Physical Therapy

Flat Rock Bridge Campground

Rick Harrington 21 Flat Rock Bridge Campground, Lebanon ME, 04027 1-207-339-9465~ Email: rick@flatrockbridge.com Web: https://flatrockbridge.com/ Tent, RV and Cottages Campground

RETIRED Dan Fitzpatrick Rochester, NH

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 November!

5 Years Sole City Dance 15 Years Auger & Sons, Inc. McDonald’s Restaurant Stefan H. Wittner, DMD, PA 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.

Committee News Ambassador Corner Are you using your member portal?

Have you registered and created a login on the Chamber website? This members-only area is where you can pay your Chamber invoices, post events, jobs, news releases and access upcoming event flyers, benefit information and documents for committees you serve on. When you submit information and they are approved, not only do they post on the Chamber website, they also post to the Chamber’s social media pages. This is also the area where you can update your business address, phone, company representatives and other information that you wish to have appear on your business listing of the Chamber website and in the printed directory that is published each year.

Enhance Your Listing Members do have the opportunity to enhance their Basic Membership Listing, which is provided free of charge to all members, by upgrading to the Enhanced Membership Listing. Enhanced Membership Listings feature the ability to add photos and logos, videos, and expand business descriptions to include up to 1600 characters.

The fee to upgrade to the Enhanced Listing is $100 annually. Contact the Chamber to enhance your listing and take advantage of the added exposure or click here.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE UPDATE 2019 DIRECTORS NOMINATED In accordance with Article IV of the Chamber’s bylaws, the membership is hereby notified of the following individuals who have accepted nomination to serve a 3-year term on the board of directors beginning in 2019.

Ted Chandler, Lydall Kevin Miller, Profile Bank Kelly Rogers, Kelly Wilson Rogers, Licensed Massage Therapist Tatjana Simon, Northeast Credit Union Also accepting nomination for renewal of a second 3-year term: Steve Cates – Waste Management Mark Zoeller – Zoeller Realty Group Accepting nomination for an additional 1 year term: Matt Beaulieu, Service Credit Union If no petition is filed, nominations shall be closed and the nominees shall be declared elected by the Board of Directors at their next meeting. If a legal petition is filed, a ballot election will be arranged as per the bylaws.

Greater Rochester Young Professionals Tuesday, November 27, 2018 5:00-6:30 pm at

Congratulations to Debbie Day of Metropolis Property Management Group, Inc., who was the lucky winner of the $500 grand prize sponsored by Bank of New Hampshire at the Chamber’s Business and Community Expo.

Hosted by:

Megan Stewart of Edward Jones will discuss financial planning and retirement with attendees At the Granite Steak & Grill 11 Farmington Road, Rochester, NH

Member News Hagan’s Motor Pool is Strafford counties experts in German made cars. We have 38 vehicles in the inventory right now. We have also just added a detailer to our staff, and upgraded our 4 wheel alignment machine. Whether you need financing for your next German car or you need a reliable, and Get Your Flu Shot!!! ConvenientMD Urgent Care offers high-quality, fast and honest service department, we have what you need at Hagan’s Motor Pool. affordable medical care for illness and injury, 7 days a week, from 8am to Check out our inventory at www.hagansmotorpool.com or call us to schedule 8pm. The link to website Free Flu Shot info is: an appointment for service or detailing at 603 332-6822. convenientmd.com/patient-services/flu-shots/ or visit www.convenientmd.com.

HBL Group and Cornerstone VNA to Host Long Term Care Seminar Daystar Inc. announced that it has become a Champion of National Join HBL Group and Cornerstone VNA for an informational evening to learn Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) 2018. The local technology services more about preparing for the future and protecting your family and assets. provider will be joining a growing global effort among businesses, government Topics will include long term care options, as well as health care options for agencies, colleges and universities, associations, nonprofit organizations and seniors or those who have aging loved ones. This seminar is free to attend and individuals to promote the awareness of online safety and privacy. As an is open to all and will take place on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 5:30official Champion, Daystar recognizes its commitment to cybersecurity, online 7:00pm at Granite Steak & Grill, 11 Farmington Road, Rochester, NH 03867. safety and privacy. As part of Daystar's efforts, the company will spread Light refreshments will be provided. For more information or to register, call awareness to its local audience on the global themes of NCSAM: cybersafe 603.332.1133 or visit www.CornerstoneVNA.org. homes, cybersecure careers, workplace cybersecurity, and infrastructure Lilac City Restorative Massage wants to help you invest in your health. Now safeguarding. Visit daystarinc.com. offering, Loyalty cards. Commit to your health and save on your wallet.

Dover Adult Learning—New Class Now Open to the Public: Purchase a prepaid massage package of 5 One-hour massages, for only November 7—The "Women's Interest" workshop. Challenges women face in $250. Call today to find out more about the benefits of massage and how it retirement and strategies to help create a more secure retirement. can help you stay well this new year.

6:00-8:30pm, tuition $10. Preregistration is required for all classes.

Located at 1 Old Dover Rd, Suite 10C in the Merchant's Plaza Building.

November 8—"Sterling Silver Spiraled Earrings," learn techniques to hand Services are by appointment only, Mon-Fri 9a-6p and Sat 9a-2p. make earrings from sterling silver wire, semi-precious beads, and Swarovski Call (603) 923-9113 to get more information. crystals; all materials included with $55 fee. 6:00-8:00pm.

NH Employment Security will present a free-of-charge Employer Seminar is November 5-26—"First 50 Pages" writing workshop, you will examine your being held at the Portsmouth NHWorks office on Tuesday, December 11th, story idea by deconstructing the first pages, evaluate your scene structure, break down your first act into story beats and more. 6:30-8:pm. Tuition $75). 2018. It is being held from 1:00PM until 3:00PM and will discuss 'The State Of The Economy'. To attend, email Lindsey.J.Richards@nhes.nh.gov.

Visit www.doveradultlearning.org or call 603-742-1030 to register.

Revolution Taproom & Grill's Upcoming Events: Eversource is now using drones to more efficiently inspect electric lines Jack Nite Trivia - Every Wednesday at 6:30pm throughout New Hampshire. The use of drones is limited to inspections of Happy Hour- Monday through Friday 3 to 6pm Eversource equipment by certified operators, without compromising the Karaoke - Thursday evenings in the Lounge 7:30-11:30pm privacy of nearby property owners. Drone inspections will also minimize the Live Music - Every Thursday and Saturday night need for vehicle access to inspect equipment in environmentally sensitive Sunday Brunch - Sundays from 10am - 2pm areas. Visit www.eversource.com.

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.

First Church Congregational will present a Winter Faire from November 2-4, 2018. Bakery, crafts, Christmas book corner, recycled Christmas, country pantry/general store, Once-Again jewelry/clutch corner, handcrafts, Apron alley. 20% off gift baskets and raffles. Visit http://first-ucc.net.

Granite State Choral Society will host its 5th annual holiday "Shop 'Til You Drop" craft fair on Saturday, November 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rochester Community Center, 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester. The fair will feature over 45 crafters including leatherwork, jewelry, clothing, quilts, knitting, photos and much more. This year GSCS will be offering up chilies, soups, chowders, and mac 'n cheese for your eating pleasure as well as our famous Bake Sale table filled with fall favorites such as pies, muffins, breads, cookies etc. Also, join Granite State Choral Society for dinner and help support the choral arts on Tuesday, November 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Flatbread Pizza in Portsmouth. Flatbread Pizza will donate $3.50 for each large flatbread pizza and $1.75 for each small flatbread pizza sold during this benefit event. Visit www.gschoralsociety.org.

Granite State College will host a Winter Open House on November 7, 2018 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Visit https://www.granite.edu/event/open-housewinter-november-2018.

Join Granite State College's Career Services team to learn how to navigate into a new career field on November 14, 2018 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm at the Rochester Campus at 35E Industrial Way in Rochester or Virtual (Web Conference*) Register at www.granite.edu/event/career-change-strategiesdesigning-your-next-chapter-rochester-virtual/.

Upcoming Professional Development Workshops: Adult Learning: Keys to Successful Employee Training—December 6, 9:30am-12pm. Visit www.granite.edu.

Great Bay Community College, Rochester Campus is having an Open House on November 3, 2018 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at 5 Milton Road, Unit 32 in Rochester. Please come and see all that GBCC has to offer. The following programs will have exclusive representation: Advanced Composites Manufacturing, Computer Numeric Control (CNC) and Nondestructive Testing (NDT). Register at Admissions Office: 603-427-7789 or visit http:// greatbay.edu/openhouse.

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

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts will present works by Matt Pidgeon in the Bernier Room, at the Rochester Community Center on November 3rd from 1-3pm. Light refreshments will be served. Matt Pidgeon employs various mediums including acrylic, oil, and enamel on canvas. Pidgeon has been featured in numerous galleries throughout New England and New York. Visit www.rochestermfa.org for more information.

The Rochester Opera House will present: Nov 2 ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK: THE MAN I WANT TO BE TOUR, 8pm Nov 3 DIRTY DEEDS (AC/DC TRIBUTE SHOW) - 8:00 pm Nov 8 THE CAPITOL STEPS - 7:30 pm Nov 9-18 A STEADY RAIN - Performance & Arts Center Theater Series Nov 10 THE STOMPERS - 7:30 pm Nov 11 MAC POWELL & THE FAMILY REUNION - 7:00 pm Nov 15-18 ROALD DAHL'S JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH Nov 17 EAGLEMANIA: WORLD'S GREATEST EAGLES TRIBUTE - 8:00 pm Nov 20-21 A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 7:30 pm - Opera House Nov 30 LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSIC - 8:00 pm - Opera House Visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com.

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

Service Credit Union will launch its 13th annual food drive across 34 branch locations in the state from November 1 to November 16, 2018 to help the New Hampshire Food Bank feed thousands for the holiday season. For information, visit www.servicecu.org.

Spring Village at Dover is hosting a session on Elder Law and Planning with Joy V. Riddell, Esp. from Riddell Law, PLLC. Come and ask your questions on November 28, 2018 at 10:00 am at 35 Pointe Place, Dover.

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

Chamber Happenings!

Peggy Lynch of State Farm Insurance Agency visits and thanks Urban Tree Service for being a Chamber member.

Thank you to Federal Savings Bank for sponsoring Operation Thank You and hosting a Business After Hours for members to gather.

Maggie Tewell of New England Marketing & Print and Peggy Lynch-State Farm Insurance enjoyed thanking members.

Cheryl Thompson and Cindy Ward of Federal Savings Bank visit with and thank Caitlyn Marble of HBL Group, LLC for their continued membership and support!

NH State Representative and State Senate Candidate Forum recently held.

To view the forum, visit www.rochesternh.org or Rochester Channel 12.

Candidates for NH State Representatives and NH State Senate representing Rochester were on hand to answer questions from a media panel at a recent Candidates Forum, moderated by T.J. Jean. Our thanks to the City of Rochester for hosting the forum, Cremmen Creative for taping and Atlantic Broadband for broadcasting. Rebroadcasts on Channel 12 will M-F at 6:30 pm and Sat. at 2 &7 pm. Best wishes to the candidates on Election Day!

November 2018 Chamber Calendar

2018 Chamber Leadership Officers

SUNDAY

Chairman of the Board Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY 1

Chairman-Elect Anne Brown Daystar, Inc.

FRIDAY 2

SATURDAY 3

December 2 Holiday Parade

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

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Immediate Past Chairman Matthew Beaulieu Service Credit Union

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REMEMBER TO VOTE 11 VETERANS DAY

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Directors Mark Farrell Laars Heating Systems Company

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8

ELECTION DAY

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

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15 7:30am Govt Affairs

Support the Parade at LaCorona Mexican Restaurant

Support the Parade at Granite Steak & Grill

Support the Parade at Spaulding Steak & Ale

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22 OFFICE CLOSED

Mike Hagan Hagan’s Motor Pool

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 Member Services and Communications Tori Martin

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

9 8:00 am Parade Committee

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16 7:30 am Board of Directors

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4:00 Expo wrap-up mtg

Paul Gatehouse Independence Financial Advisors, LLC

Tanya Hervey Tanya Lee Hervey Photography

UPCOMING EVENTS

OFFICE CLOSED

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

25 25 Support Support the Parade at the Moe’s Italian PaSandwiches

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Support the Parade at Lilac City Grille

5:00 Young Professionals

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30 Holiday Tree Lighting 5:30 pm

SEE THE ENCLOSED FLYERS TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS

December 11

Rochester Main St. Business After Hours

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

GREATER ROCHESTER

FREE TO ATTEND

YOUNG

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

PROFESSIONALS

Receive presentations, enjoy complimentary refreshments and network with fellow young professionals!

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 5:00 TO 6:30 PM Featured Speaker

Megan Stewart of Edward Jones will speak to the group on financial planning and retirement.

Join us for an evening of networking and learn about the many ways you can get involved with your local Chamber, from committees, events, and volunteering opportunities!

Hors D’oeuvres will be provided.

Hosted by:

An excellent opportunity to: 

Network

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Build a sense of community

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Represent your company at events

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Get involved with the Chamber

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Volunteer

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And More!

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

At the Granite Steak & Grill 11 Farmington Road, Rochester

REGISTER AT: WWW.ROCHESTERNH.ORG/ GRYPNovember2018

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

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 November 9th 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

Underwritten by:

RAIN DATE: Monday, December 3, 2018 at 5:30 pm

2018 PARADE ENTRY FORM COMPANY/ORGANIZATION:

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CONTACT PERSON:_______________________________________________HOME PHONE:______________________

MAILING ADDRESS:________________________________________________________________________ CITY:________________________________________ STATE: _________________ ZIP: __________________________ WORK PHONE/CELL PHONE: _________________________________________________________________________ FLOAT CATEGORY: ****If you are bringing a horse as part of your entry, your division is AUTOMATICALLY EQUESTRIAN.

______Organization Float

______Youth Float

______Commercial Float

______Equestrian Unit****

______Mobile Unit**

______Marching Unit

______Color Guard

______Other (please specify)

Will there be music on your float? Yes ___ No ___ Will there be lights on your float?

Yes___ No

DESCRIPTION OF FLOAT OR OTHER ENTRY: (Points of interest, length of float, etc.) To prevent possible disqualification at the parade, applicants are encouraged to submit in advance as detailed information as possible regarding their entry. This information will be provided to those broadcasting the parade on Rochester’s Community Channel 12. Please attach a separate sheet of paper if additional space is needed. Floats are expected to enhance the parade theme or recognize the theme in a creative manner. The name of the organization or company responsible for the float should be visible to the crowd and the cable camera crew. The Holiday Parade Committee reserves the right to not allow any float or entry that is deemed inappropriate. _______________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________ All business, non-profit and community organizations are invited to be a part of the largest and most spectacular parade of the Holiday Season! **All entries must indicate the number of vehicles you are entering into the parade. **** All equestrian entries must have pooper-scoopers or it will not be allowed to participate. Horse trailers must be brought to Rochester Commons prior to beginning of parade.

Judging and Awards: All float judging will take place promptly at 1:30 p.m. To allow yourself enough time to be in the line-up by this time, you should plan to arrive by 12:30 p.m. Floats not in the line-up by 1:30 p.m. will forfeit their opportunity to be judged. In addition to the Best of Parade award, first, second and third place awards will be provided in the Youth, Organization and Commercial float divisions.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER: The undersigned, a spokesperson/official for ___________________________, in the event of any problem resulting from participation in this project, agrees to hold harmless any and all officials and workers connected with this project, including the City of Rochester, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and associated groups and individuals.

______ Spokesperson/Official RETURN BY NOVMBER 20, 2018 to:

Name of Organization/Company

Date

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

Fax: 603.332.5216

Email: events@rochesternh.org

Underwritten By:

Sunday, December 2, 2018 3:00 pm  Downtown Rochester Inclement Weather Date: Monday, December 3, 2018 at 5:30pm

FEATURING

Commercial, Organization & Youth Floats Mobile Units •Marching Bands • VIP’s Marching Units • Equestrians AND A SPECIAL VISIT FROM SANTA CLAUS! Parade Traffic Control By:

Parade Broadcast on Channel 12 by:

GREAT BAY RADIO ASSOCIATION

Online Media Partner

W1FZ Established in 1933

Be Sure to Also Support!

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

Holiday Tree Lighting

Friday, November 30, 2018 5:30-6:30pm Downtown Rochester With collection for Homeless Underwritten by:

The Holiday Events Committee Supports the

Rochester Fire Department’s

TOY BANK Bring a new, unwrapped toy for children infant—14 years of age prior to the Parade to:

Rochester Chamber of Commerce

LaCorona Mexican Restaurant Tuesday, November 13, 2018 83 Farmington Road, Rochester 11:00 am to 10:00 pm 20% Donated Towards Parade

Granite Steak & Grill Wednesday, November 14, 2018 11 Farmington Road, Rochester from 11:00am—9:00pm 10% Donated Towards Parade

Spaulding Steak & Ale Thursday, November 15, 2018 78 Wakefield Street, Rochester from 4:00pm—9:00pm 10% Donated Towards Parade

Visit one of the participating restaurants on the date indicated and a portion of the proceeds raised that evening will directly benefit Rochester’s Holiday Parade!

Moe’s Italian Sandwiches Sunday, November 25, 2018 43 North Main Street, Rochester from 11:00am—4:00pm 10% Donated Towards Parade

Lilac City Grille Monday, November 26, 2018 103 North Main Street, Rochester From 11:00 am to 10:00 pm 15% Donated Towards Parade

Don’t forget to stop by the Holiday Tree Lighting, underwritten by Frisbie Memorial Hospital on Friday, November 30th from 5:30-6:30pm at Central Square in downtown Rochester!

“A Hometown Christmas”” Holiday Parade, underwritten by Service Credit Union, will be held on Sunday, December 2nd beginning at 3:00pm!

VIEW the complete list of participating businesses and their discounts by visiting the Chamber’s website.

You can also SIGN UP to offer a discount at your business on the website!

Visit www.rochesternh.org

Small Card,

Big deal!

Chamber Discount Cardholders can receive discounts at over 60 participating member businesses with a list that continues to grow offering savings at restaurants, florists, health services, insurance programs, retail establishments, services, repairs and more!

For more information or to purchase a Chamber Discount Card, please contact the Chamber office: 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH ~ 603.332.5080 E: membership@rochesternh.org ~ W: www.rochesternh.org

BE A CHAMPION! HELP FUND A SCHOLARSHIP. The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer its Members the opportunity to be named a Chamber Scholarship Champion. zŽƵƌ ĚŽŶĂƟŽŶ ǁ ŝůů ďĞŶĞĮ ƚ ƚŚĞ ^ĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉ &ƵŶĚ ƚŚĂƚ ĞŶĂďůĞƐ ƚŚĞ ŚĂŵďĞƌ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀ ŝĚĞ ƐĐŚŽůĂƌƐŚŝƉƐ ƚŽ ŐƌĂĚƵĂƟŶŐ ƐĞŶŝŽƌƐ who are employees of a Chamber member or the child of an employee ŽĨ Ă ŚĂŵďĞƌ ŵĞŵďĞƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ Žƌ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͘

All Chamber Scholarship Champions will be officially recognized and thanked upon the recipient(s) being chosen in March in the: 

ŚĂŵďĞƌ͛ Ɛ E Ğǁ ƐůĞƩ Ğƌ

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Chamber Website

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Company Name Included in a Press Release

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Company Logo on E-blast

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At Scholarship Ceremony

Your $100 donation can help us build enough funds to provide several graduating seniors with a scholarship towards their college expenses.

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____ YES, Please sign up my business to become a $100 Chamber Scholarship Champion! _____ Payment Enclosed

_____ Invoice Me

Company Name __________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person___________________________________ Phone __________________________________ Return To:

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

2019 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION/ ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1.

2.

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6.

CRITERIA EVALUATION

Scholarship(s) will be offered to a graduating high school student.

Student must be employed by or have a parent employed by a Chamber member company for a minimum of six months to be eligible to apply.

The applicant must be planning to attend a full-time college, university or technical school with the scholarship being made payable in the second year of enrollment.

The applicant must attach a High School Transcript including grade point average.

Application must be completed in full to be considered.

Additional sheet with information may be attached.

Maximum Points Earned

Criteria 1.

2.

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5.

Involvement in School Activities Involvement in Community Activities Work Experience Scholastic Achievement Career Plans

20 25 25 20 10

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 29, 2019

Student Information Student’s Name ____________________________________________________________Phone _____________________ Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Educational Information , ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů Ʃ ĞŶĚŝŶŐ͗ _________________________________________________________________ ^ d D ĂƚŚ͗ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ^ d t ƌŝƟŶŐ͗ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ ͺ GPA: __________________

SAT Verbal: _____________

SAT Reading: ____________

SAT Total: _________________________________________ E K d ͗ K ĸ ĐŝĂů , ŝŐŚ ^ĐŚŽŽů dƌĂŶƐĐƌŝƉƚ D h ^d ďĞ ĂƩ ĂĐŚĞĚ ĨŽƌ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĂƟŽŶ

College Information College Major Being Pursued _________________________________________________________________________________ College Attending __________________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated College Expenses Tuition

$_______

Commuter Travel $_______

Room & Board

$_______

Books & Supplies $ ______

Fees

$ _________

TOTAL $_________

Chamber Member Information Chamber Member Company Where Student/Parent is Employed ______________________________________ Name of Employee at Chamber Member Company _________________________________________________ Employee’s Relationship to Student _____________________________________________________________

I certify that the above applicant is an employee or son/daughter (circle one) of the employee indicated above at ___________________________________________________(Chamber member company)

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Chamber Member Representative

Date

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

School Activities Activity ______________________

Role & Responsibility ______________________________________________________

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Community Activities Activity ______________________

Role & Responsibility ______________________________________________________

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Work Experience Employer ________________________

Role & Responsibility ________________________________________

Hours/Week ____________

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Student/Parent Signature The signature below will attest to the accurateness of the information provided and grants permission to the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to make this information available to the Scholarship Committee. ____________________________________ Student’s Signature

Complete and Return to:

___________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature

Scholarship Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216

_______________ Date

2019 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

2019 NOMINATIONS SOUGHT!

BUSINESS & NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR These two prestigious awards will be announced and presented at the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Awards Banquet.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 1.

2.

3.

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.

4.

5.

6.

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

7.

8.

9.

ƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŝŶ ĂŶ ĂĐƟǀ Ğ ĐŽŵƉĂŶLJ͘ Demonstrates excellence in the business community and industry.

WĂƌƟĐŝƉĂƚĞƐ ŝŶ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽǀ ŝĚĞƐ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŐĞŶĞƌĂů ďĞŶĞĮ ƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŚĂŵďĞƌ of Commerce, business community and greater Rochester area.

Contributes to the community, beyond business interests and Chamber of ŽŵŵĞƌĐĞ ĂĐƟǀ ŝƟĞƐ ǁ ŝůů ďĞ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘ Business is member in good standing of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

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

Officers and Directors of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are not eligible.

Prior winners are ineligible.

This award will not be given posthumously.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS

February 21, 2019 NOMINATION PROCEDURES WůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ĂŶĚ ĂƩ ĂĐŚ ĨŽƌŵ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ĐŽǀ Ğƌ ƉĂŐĞ ĂůŽŶŐ ǁ ŝƚŚ Ă ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ƐŚĞĞƚ ĚĞƚĂŝůŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĞdžƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĚŝƐƟŶŐƵŝƐŚĞĚ ĂĐƟǀ ŝƟĞƐ ĨŽƌ ǁ ŚLJ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ďĞŝŶŐ ƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ͘ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƚŽ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ LJŽƵƌ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ Ύ ŽŵƉĂŶLJͬ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ Žƌ ŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͘ Ύ /ŵƉĂĐƚͬ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐ ƚŽ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJͬ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ * Involvement in the community. *Awards/honors received. Ύ ϯ >ĞƩ ĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĂƟŽŶ͘ ΎE ŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƐ ǁ ŝƚŚŽƵƚ ĚĞƚĂŝůĞĚ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ŵĂLJ ŶŽƚ ďĞ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘ /Ĩ Ă ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ƚŚŝƐ LJĞĂƌ͕ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ǁ ŝůů ďĞ ĂƵƚŽŵĂƟĐĂůůLJ ƌĞƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŶĞdžƚ ƚǁ Ž LJĞĂƌƐ͘

t Ğ ǁ ŝůů ŶŽƟĨLJ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĂƌĞ ƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ĂƐ Į ŶĂůŝƐƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ Ăǁ ĂƌĚ͘

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINEE Business Name Address

City

Phone

State

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

2019 NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR NOMINATION

2019 NOMINATIONS SOUGHT!

BUSINESS & NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR

QUALIFICATIONS FOR 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.

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

Non-ƉƌŽĮ ƚ ŝŶ ĂŶ ĂĐƟǀ Ğ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͘ 2. ĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞƐ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ ŝŶ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ͘ 3. Has provided a significant impact to benefit of the Rochester community.

4. K ƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ Ă ŵĞŵďĞƌ ŝŶ ŐŽŽĚ ƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ŽĨ ' ƌĞĂƚĞƌ ZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌ ŚĂŵďĞƌ ŽĨ Commerce.

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

6. Officers and Directors of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are not eligible.

7. Prior winners are ineligible.

8. This award will not be given posthumously.

1.

NOMINATION PROCEDURES WůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞ ƚŚĞ ĨŽƌŵ ĂŶĚ ĂƩ ĂĐŚ ŝƚ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ĐŽǀ Ğƌ ƉĂŐĞ ĂůŽŶŐ ǁ ŝƚŚ Ă ƐĞƉĂƌĂƚĞ ƐŚĞĞƚ ĚĞƚĂŝůŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĞdžƉůĂŶĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĚŝƐƟŶŐƵŝƐŚĞĚ ĂĐƟǀ ŝƟĞƐ ĨŽƌ ǁ ŚLJ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ďĞŝŶŐ ƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ͘ ^ƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ƚŽ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ LJŽƵƌ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ͗ Ύ K ƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ĚĞƐĐƌŝƉƟŽŶ Žƌ ŵŝƐƐŝŽŶ͘ Ύ /Ŷǀ Žůǀ ĞŵĞŶƚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ Ύ /ŵƉĂĐƚͬ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐ ƚŽ ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌLJͬ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ Ύ ǁ ĂƌĚƐͬ ŚŽŶŽƌƐ ƌĞĐĞŝǀ ĞĚ͘ Ύ ϯ >ĞƩ ĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĂƟŽŶ͘ Ύ E ŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƐ ǁ ŝƚŚŽƵƚ ĚĞƚĂŝůĞĚ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ŵĂLJ ŶŽƚ ďĞ ĐŽŶƐŝĚĞƌĞĚ͘

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS

February 21, 2019

/Ĩ Ă ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ƚŚŝƐ LJĞĂƌ͕ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ǁ ŝůů ďĞ ĂƵƚŽŵĂƟĐĂůůLJ ƌĞƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ for the next two years.

t Ğ ǁ ŝůů ŶŽƟĨLJ ŽƌŐĂŶŝnjĂƟŽŶƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĂƌĞ ƐĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ĂƐ Į ŶĂůŝƐƚƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ Ăǁ ĂƌĚ͘

NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR NOMINEE Organization Name Address

City

Phone

State

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

2019 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR dŚĞ ' ƌĞĂƚĞƌ ZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌ ŚĂŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ŽŵŵĞƌĐĞ ŝƐ ƉůĞĂƐĞĚ ƚŽ ďĞ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƟŶŐ ŝƚƐ ϱϲƚŚ ĂŶŶƵĂů CITIZEN OF THE YEAR. dŚŝƐ ƉƌĞƐƟŐŝŽƵƐ Ăǁ ĂƌĚ ǁ ŝůů ďĞ ƉƌĞƐĞŶƚĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ŚĂŵďĞƌΖƐ ŝŶŶĞƌ Θ ǁ ĂƌĚƐ ĂŶƋƵĞƚ ŝŶ Ɖƌŝů͕ ϮϬϭϵ͘ dŚŝƐ Ăǁ ĂƌĚ ƌĞĐŽŐŶŝnjĞƐ ĂŶ ŝŶĚŝǀ ŝĚƵĂů ǁ ŚŽ ŚĂƐ ĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĚ ĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉ ĂŶĚ ĐŝƟnjĞŶƐŚŝƉ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ ŵĂĚĞ ƐƵďƐƚĂŶƟĂů ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ďĞƩ ĞƌŵĞŶƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŐƌĞĂƚĞƌ ZŽĐŚĞƐƚĞƌ ĂƌĞĂ͘

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: February 21, 2019 QUALIFICATIONS FOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 1. Adult resident of the Rochester/Northern Strafford County Region and activities should be in the same area.

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

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

4. Some activities performed should be over and above the normal duties of one's paid or salaried position; activities performed in the course of one's normal duties are also considered.

5. Services need not be confined to only current activities, but should be recent enough to have current significance.

6. Prior winners are ineligible.

7. Individuals nominated do not have to be members of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce or the business community. Individuals from all walks of life are encouraged.

NOMINATION PROCEDURES Complete the form and attach it as the nomination cover page along with a separate sheet detailing the explanation of distinguished activities for why the nomination is submitted.

Letters of recommendations are encouraged to accompany nomination.

Nominations without detailed information may not be considered.

If a candidate is not selected this year, the nomination will be automatically resubmitted for the next three years.

All nominations are kept confidential. Please DO NOT notify this individual of the nomination.

We will contact you should your nomination be selected.

PAST CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS 1963 - Judge Leonard Hardwick 1964 - Elery "Doc" Lyndes (Courier Publishing) 1965 - Herve Lagasse 1966 - Kenneth Denton (J. Zuromskis - Honored) 1967 - Vi Bliskey 1968 - Dr. Albert Barcomb 1969 - James Foss (General Conrad Snow - Honored) 1970 - Albert Miltner 1971 - Kennett R. Kendall, Sr. 1972 - Joseph Zuromskis 1973 - Dr. Alexander Smith 1974 - Roland Keans 1975 - Gerry Rainville 1976 - Mayor John Shaw (refused award) 1977 - Helen Berry 1978 - Judge Richard Cooper 1979 - Arnold T. Clement 1980 - Bud Carlson

1981 - Elmer R. Waitt 1982 - Fr. Donald Marsh 1983 - Jan Nelson 1984 - Bea Craig 1985 - Victor Hamel 1986 - Mr. & Mrs. Harry Rose 1987 - Bernice Bickford 1988 - Alfred Benton 1989 - Cynthia Edgerly (Roger N. Allen - Honored) 1990 - Vincent J. DeNobile 1991 - Dorothy Callaghan 1992 - Richard W. Creteau (Posthumously) 1993 - Marilyn R. Berry 1994 - Harvey Bernier 1995 - Roland Roberge (Posthumously) 1996 - Robert “Bob” Brown 1997 - Daniel Lacroix 1998 – Terry McGarghan 1999 – Kevin Flynn

SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR NOMINATION FORM

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 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CONFIDENTIAL NOMINATION OF THE 2019 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEE: Full Name Address

Phone

NOMINATOR (INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name

Phone

Address Email Signature

Date

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE NOMINEE:

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION OF NOMINEE:

______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________ Signature of Individual Submitting Nomination

________________________ Date

Nomination form and attached documentation must be submitted by February 21, 2019 to: Awards Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 president@rochesternh.org

Underwritten by

The Chamber wishes to thank sponsors, exhibitors, attendees and volunteers for their support of the Chamber’s 2018 Business & Community Expo held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018!

This year’s event was a tremendous success!

Event Corporate Sponsors

program Sponsor

Booth Sponsor

Grand Prize Raffle Sponsor

Hospitality Sponsor

Event Partners

Media Partner

technology Sponsor

Registration Sponsor

Wifi Sponsor

Air Force Junior Reserve ϐ

2018 Exhibitors 110 Grill Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Amcomm Wireless Atlantic Broadband Bangor Savings Bank Bank of New Hampshire Bernier Insurance Bonney Staffing Group Children’s Dyslexia Centers Seacoast Learning Center Compass Home Inspections, LLC Comcast Business Cornerstone VNA Cross Insurance - Somersworth D.F. Richard Energy Dover Pediatric Dentistry Edward Jones– Megan Stewart Energy Management Consultants, Inc. Federal Savings Bank FirstLight Formax Direct

Frisbie Memorial Hospital Granite State Choral Society Granite State College Great Bay Community College Great Bay radio Association Hannaford Supermarket & pharmacy— Lilac Mall HBL Group, LLC Hervey’s Tire Company LifeBalance Counseling Coaching & Wellness Loud Canvas Northeast Credit Union People’s United Bank Profile Bank ReVision Energy Rochester Eye Care Associates Rochester Rotary Club Rochester Main Street Rochester Recreation & Arena Service Credit Union SOS Recovery Community Organization

Spaulding Composites Spring Village at Dover Studio 109 Studley Flower Gardens Tanya lee Hervey Photography The Gafney Home The Rochester Voice Townsquare Media NH – WOKQ/ WPKQ/The Shark Unitil Urban Tree Service Walmart Waste Management Wentworth Home Wicked Staffing Solutions Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center & Farm School Willem Verweij & Associates physical Therapy YMCA of Strafford County Zoeller Realty Group—Keller Williams Coastal Realty

See the Reverse Side For Additional Sponsors & Donors!

Underwritten by

Beverages Provided By

Taste of the Chamber Participants 110 Grill Domino’s Nippo Lake Golf Club Subway The Castle on Charles

RAFFLE DONORS & SPECIAL THANKS Nippo Lake Golf Course Profile Bank Regency mortgage ReVision energy Rochester Eye Care Associates Rochester Main Street Rochester Recreation & Arena Rochester School Department Service Credit Union Spring Village at Dover Studio 109 Studley Flower Gardens, Inc. Subway Tanya Lee Hervey Photography The Castle on Charles The Farmer’s Kitchen The Governor’s Inn The Potter’s House Bakery & Café The Rochester Voice Townsquare Media NH WOKQ/WPKQ/WSHK Unitil Walmart Waste Management Wentworth Home Wildlife Encounters Ecology Center & Farm School Windjammers Seafood Restaurant YMCA of Strafford County

110 Grill Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Aroma Joe’s Coffee Atlantic Broadband Bank of New Hampshire Bernier Insurance Buffalo Wild Wings City of Rochester Cross Insurance Daystar, Inc. D.F. Richard Energy Domino’s Dover Pediatric Dentistry East Rochester Family Dentistry Federal Savings Bank First Church Congregational, UCC FirstLight General Linen Great Bay Community College Great Bay Radio Association Granite State Choral Society Granite Steak & Grill Hagan’s Motor Pool Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy–Lilac Mall Healey Auto Repair Hervey’s Tire Co. Lilac City Grille Marshall’s Rental Center

Volunteers Matt Beaulieu Service Credit Union Debbie Day The Village at Clark Brook Apt’s Corey Gerlt Whitcher Builders Greg Hopkins HBL Group, LLC Caitlyn Marble HBL Group, LLC Tori Martin Rochester Chamber of Commerce Keith Newton D.F. Richard energy Janet Oliver Unitil Stacie Paradis Atlantic Broadband Kaley Patterson Service Credit Union Emily Pelletier Lincoln Financial

Laura Ring Steve Ring Sharla Rollins Members Candace Rowell Kathy Sessler Tatjana Simon Keegan Tanguay Cheryl Thompson Julie Tompson Anne Vennard

Rochester Chamber of Commerce Compass Home Inspections, LLC Federal Savings Bank AFJROTC Service Credit Union Cornerstone VNA Northeast Credit Union HBL Group, LLC Federal Savings Bank Profile Bank Cornerstone VNA

2018 Community Expo Committee Members Matt Beaulieu, Chair Greg Hopkins Rod Jablonski Janet Oliver Stacie Paradis Mike Riley Laura Ring Candace Rowell Kathy Sessler Cheryl Thompson

Service Credit Union HBL Group, LLC Better Homes & Garden Real Estate Unitil Atlantic Broadband Rochester Recreation, Arena & Youth Services Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Service Credit Union Cornerstone VNA Federal Savings Bank

Debbie Day of The Village at Clark Brook Apartments was the $500 Grand Prize Winner sponsored by Bank of New Hampshire!