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Update NEWSLETTER
January, 2017
A Message From the 2017 Chairman of the Board
Matt Beaulieu, Service Credit Union
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Benefit Information
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Events Update
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Membership Update
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Committee Updates
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I am honored to begin 2017 as the Chairman of the Board for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. We have many exciting initiatives with the expectation to be a resource and assist the business community within the greater Rochester area succeed.
Members In the News
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What’s Been Happening
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Chamber Leadership
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On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff at the Chamber, I want to thank T.J. Jean of The Gafney Home for his leadership and dedication as Chairman of the Board over the past year. T.J. is a strong part of the Rochester Community and we were honored to have his support in leading the Chamber.
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For the past 16 years, I have had the pleasure of working in the credit union industry. In both the Chamber and within the credit union, I learned the importance of strong leadership and also serving a membership. We are here to serve you and aid in your individual and business growth. Bringing forward new initiatives, events and programs will allow you to build upon your business and work with one another in the synergistic approach which is key to our success. This year, we will be looking more into our future as we grow the next chapter of future leadership. Last year, we pushed forward with our Young Professionals Group. Many of our members sent newer employees to network and become involved in the Chamber. Our next step will be with the inaugural class of Leadership Greater Rochester. This professional development program will help many in the area learn about the many facets of their community and how to be well rounded and strong leaders for their community. For those of you who have seen the Chamber through many years of growth, you may be surprised as to how large and active we have become. When we talk about developing future leaders, we also want the future membership of the Chamber to be able to meet and learn from strong seasoned business persons who continue supporting their Chamber. I urge all members to look at ways that you can help the Chamber. You may be surprised to find how much this will end up helping you. Give me a call or meet with me at one of the various Chamber events this year. This is your Chamber and because of your trust, I am able to work with the entire Board of Directors and professional staff to give you what you deserve from the Chamber - Experience, Innovation and Trust.
2017 Annual Meeting Breakfast DATE & TIME
Friday, January 27, 2017 7:30-9:00am Sponsored By:
PLACE Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Rd, Rochester
FEATURING A REPORT FROM 2017 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Matt Beaulieu, Service Credit Union and Introduction of the 2017 Board of Directors
Free for Chamber Members to Attend. RSVP Required. See flyer for details!
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Post your job vacancies on the Chamber’s website at NO CHARGE! 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!
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
[email protected]!
Only $5 Each!
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.
Don’t Be Left Out of the Welcome to Rochester Packages! Insert your promotional items at no charge in the Welcome to Rochester Packages that are distributed to new businesses that locate to Rochester. Just drop off 50 items to the Chamber office to be included.
COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITYINFORMATION INFORMATION CENTER
Bring your business brochures and business cards to display at the Chamber Information Center at the Chamber office.
Chamber Discount Cards are accepted at over 70 different participating member businesses offering you savings throughout the YEAR!
Cards Valid Through December 31, 2017! 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!
ONCE LOGGED IN, YOU CAN DO THESE & MORE! 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
11th Annual Chamber Showcase Business After Hours! 11th Annual Chamber Showcase Business After Hours Thursday, February 23, 2017! Event Co-Sponsors To Date:
The Chamber Showcase serves to provide member businesses, prospective businesses looking to join the Chamber, and the general public with information on Chamber benefits, committees, and events held throughout the year. The event also provides valuable community information. This great event will also feature food items provided by member restaurants and caterers, raffle prizes, networking and more!
The Chamber is pleased to be providing $500 Scholarship(s) to eligible high school students! Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are employed by or have a parent employed by a company that is a member of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. The scholarship will be paid directly to the attending institution in the student’s second year at a full-time college, university or technical school. Application deadline is March 24, 2017 See the attached scholarship application and guidelines!
Become a Cha mber Schola rship Cha mpion! Invest in Tomorrow’s Future by Dona ting Today Your Chamber is pleased to offer Members the opportunity 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!
Sponsored By:
Thursday, February 16, 2017 7:30am—9:30am Granite Steak & Grill $20/Chamber Member $30/Non-Member
Presented by FranNet, hear from Craig Gladstone on the myths and realities of franchising, review the risks & rewards, learn of various funding options and more!
Event Details
Saturday, April 8, 2017 6:00pm—9:30pm at The Red Barn
“Stars & Stripes” Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet $60 per person Formal invitations to be mailed in February
Sponsorship Opportunities Available! See Flyer for Details!
Annual business & Community Expo Showcase Your Products and Services to the Local Business Community and the Public in a Trade Show Format. Booth Space: $150 Chamber Members • $200 Non-Members Booth Space includes 8’ space with 6’ draped table Watch your email and future newsletters for sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor information!
Facebook.com/RochesterChamber
The Board of Directors and Staff Welcome New Members! Bookkeeping Services Bottom Line, LLC Janice Cotter Rochester, NH 03868 Phone: (603) 866-2249 Email:
[email protected] Medicaid billing, Bookkeeping Independent Beauty Consultant Mary Kay-Charlene Fearnley Charlene Fearnley 948 1st Crown Point Road Strafford, NH 03884 Phone: (603) 312-5562 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.marykay.com/cfearnley Customized skin care and cosmetic consulting
The Board of Directors and Staff Wish to Thank the Members Listed for Renewing Their Allstate - Sherman Agency - 5 Years Bluebird Self Storage—1 Year Brock’s Plywood Sales—25+ Years Burke's Tree Service, LLC – 26 Years DeVuono Painting LLC – 2 Years Eastern Propane & Oil—25+ Years Edward Jones – Hooper- 17 Years Elf's Landscaping, Inc. – 15 Years Granite State Choral Society – 5 Years Hagan's Motor Pool - 5 Years Harley-Davidson Shop of Rochester – 10 Years HBL Group, LLC—4 Years Holy Rosary Credit Union—25+ Years iHeart Media – 25+ Years Joy’s HVAC Services—9 Years Kittery Point Construction—4 Years Lalas Insurance Agency - 14 Years Lilac City Grille – 5 Years McDonald’s Restaurant—14 Years Mid-City Realty – 5 Years Monarch School of New England - 25+ Years Olde Bay RV Trading Post - 3 Years Poulin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram—25+ Years Rochester Elks #1393 – 25+ Years Rochester Manor, Genesis HealthCare—25+ Years Sole City Dance – 3 Years State Farm Insurance—Peggy Lynch– 5 Years Stefan H. Wittner, DMD, PA – 13 Years The Homemakers Health Services – 25+ Years The Salvation Army – 15 Years United Insurance – 25+ Years Village Pizza of Rochester – 16 Years Waterstone Retail—2 Years Wentworth Electric, LLC – 15 Years
MEMBER ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITIONS! The Chamber wants to recognize and thank the following members that have 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 years of Chamber membership in January! China Palace Asian Diner—10 Years The Governor’s Inn—25 Years Lalas Insurance—15 Years Premier Cruise & Travel—5 Years Two T’s Services—10 Years 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.
Your Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce membership can help you accomplish several things such as helping to get your name out there, creating networking opportunities, and promoting your business. But in order to enjoy all the benefits the Chamber has to offer, think about getting involved.
One way to ensure you are meeting new people and gaining exposure for your business is to get involved in Chamber activities and events. Some members join a committee to help plan a singular event, like the Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet, or join a committee, such as Membership, to focus on long term growth for the Chamber. Members often say they get out of the Chamber what they put into it. When a member actively participates, volunteers, and joins committees, they truly get the opportunities to form valuable business and community relationships. When a member works closely with other members on a committee, they often find valuable partnership opportunities. And when they volunteer at an event, the community can often benefit from their efforts. The Chamber does the leg work in bringing people together by creating opportunities for networking, promotion and collaboration, but it’s up to the members to take advantage of the dozens of benefits the Chamber offers. For more information on how you or your employees can become more involved, contact the Chamber at 603-332-5080!
Name: Zach Field Hometown: Gray, Maine Education: Bachelor’s Degree and MBA from UNH Major: Double Major in Sociology & International Affairs
Employer/Title: iHeart Media, Multi Media Account Executive How long have you worked here: 3 Years What is Your Role: I work with local businesses to develop marketing plans, strategies and multi media campaigns to help grow their business and their brand. Tell Us Why You Love Your Job: I love my job because it affords me the opportunity to meet interesting people who are extremely passionate about their industry, business, and products. It is very motivating and rewarding to be able to help them achieve further success. Tell Us What You Like About GRYP: GRYP provides the opportunity for me to meet other young professionals in the same place within their career. It is great to network with others and we all help each other build additional connections.
To be featured in an upcoming Young Professional On the Move, simply attend an upcoming meeting and be entered in to win!
Are you looking to get involved or get your employees more involved?!
Sharla Rollins, Branch Manager for the Rochester Branch of Federal Savings Bank, was recently named the 2016 Ambassador of the Year! Ambassadors are awarded points throughout the year based upon making member contacts, volunteering at events, and attending committee meetings Join the Ambassador Committee today and learn how you can not only help promote the Chamber but your own business too!
There are several Chamber committee that always welcome new faces! These committees meet monthly or bi-monthly and provide committee members an opportunity to reach out and connect with other Chamber members, network, stay informed on local and State legislative issues and plan events.
-AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE -GOVERMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE -GREATER ROCHESTER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS -MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Contact the Chamber and tell us how we can involve you and your employees!
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Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics has moved to 120 Washington Street in Rochester. New business hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30am5pm. For more information, visit www.accesssportsmed.com! Adult Learning Center of Strafford County is offering Adult High School Classes at the Dover Adult Learning Center. Registration starts on December 12th for the Winter Semester. Classes include Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, and English. Visit www.doveradultlearning.org. Bank of New Hampshire is pleased to announce that after an extensive national search, Paul J. Falvey has been selected as the next President and CEO of Bank of New Hampshire. Mr. Falvey joins Bank of New Hampshire with 30 years of experience as a bank executive, most recently serving as President and CEO of Martha's Vineyard Savings Bank. Bank of New Hampshire donated $2,500 to Lakes Region Community Emergency Response Team. Visit www.BankNH.com. Bonney Staffing Center has over 50 immediate job openings in the area in all industries! Applicants can apply online or visit their Portsmouth office at 767 Islington Street! Visit www.bonneystaffing.com. CBRE | Portsmouth is pleased to announce the addition of a new member of the team. Caitlin McGuinness has been hired as an Associate for Kent White and Christian Stallkamp’s brokerage team. She is a licensed sales agent working in all areas of commercial real estate including office, retail, industrial, and investment properties located throughout NH’s Seacoast. Children's Museum of New Hampshire Upcoming Events: January 5-February 9 - Junior Science Class: My Five Senses January 5-February 9 - Homeschool Science: Ooey Gooey Chemistry For more information, visit www.childrens-museum.org. Compass Home Inspections is pleased to offer professional Home Watch Services! As a Certified Home Inspector with 30+ years of experience in the construction trades, they know how to properly care for your investment and react in unanticipated situations. Call 603-973-4768 or visit www.compasshomeinspection.net for more information. ConvenientMD Urgent Care is offering free flu shots at all of their locations! No appointment is needed and offices are open 7 days a week from 8am - 8pm. For more information, visit www.convenientmd.com. Granite State College is registering students for the Winter 2016 term and classes will start the week of January 9th. Associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees, as well as teacher certification programs are offered at the local campus and online. Visit www.granite.edu. Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy recently donated $1,000 to Gerry's Food Pantry and $1,000 to Strafford Meals on Wheels! Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy, located at the Lilac Mall, offers a full service pharmacy, butcher shop, dietician, online grocery shopping and a wide variety of organic, natural and gluten free items. Holy Rosary Credit Union recently concluded their 2016 Christmas Caring Campaign with donations to 18 local non-profits. For more information on their Christmas Caring Campaign, visit www.hrcu.org. NH Travel Council announced that Amanda Gourgue has joined the organization as Tourism Manager. She will be responsible for the execution of the events, assisting tourism members, advocating on behalf of the industry, and the day-to-day operations of the organization. Amanda can be reached at (603) 227-6320 or
[email protected].
Poulin Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram recently donated $2,500 to the Rochester Opera House as part of their community giveback campaign. For every like, comment or share Poulin Auto's Community Giveback Facebook Page received, $1 was donated, up to $2,500! Rochester Opera House received a donation of $1,000 from Studley's Flower Gardens in support of its new Performance and Arts Center. Also they committed 10% of all future sales driven by the Rochester Opera House, via a web link. For more information, www.rochesteroperahouse.com. Rochester Opera House Upcoming Events: January 6 & 7 - Food Fight: Inside the Battle for Market Basket January 14—Kashmir January 19—February 5—SHOUT: The Mod Musical For more information, please visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com. Service Credit Union recently donated $15,000 to the New Hampshire Food Bank to help keep the shelves well stocked for the coming year. Studley's Flower Gardens recently won Rochester Main Street's Holiday Window Display Contest! Coming in a close second was RiverStones Custom Framing. Each winner received a ribbon to display and Studley's will display the roving trophy until next year. Congratulations to all and thank you for bringing a holiday spirit into downtown!
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING AT THE CHAMBER
Rochester Main Street hosted the Holiday Stroll Business After Hours in December! Granite State Choral Society strolled through downtown singing carols and met up with two very special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus, at Moe’s Italian Sandwiches!
Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy, located at 26 Lilac Mall #2, recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate joining the Chamber and the completion of their store renovations!
Underwritten By Hundreds gathered in Central Square in downtown to watch Mayor Caroline McCarley light Rochester’s tree for the first time of the 2016 holiday season! Mayor McCarley also read “The Night Before Christmas” to those in attendance who also enjoyed dance performances and caroling by Studio 109 Dance, Voice & Drama, cookie decorating at the Chamber office courtesy of Rochester Child Care Center, and a nativity scene photo booth courtesy of The Commons Church. Santa also made a special stop at Federal Savings Bank to visit with children! Sponsored By In conjunction with the Tree Lighting, Service Credit Union sponsored a collection for items to benefit children at the Homeless Center for Strafford County!
We look forward to seeing everyone again next year!
110 Grill Rochester, located at the Granite Ridge on Route 11 in Rochester, recently celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony!
The Chamber is pleased to announced the final mortgage payment was made to Profile Bank recently and the Chamber officially owns the building! Pictured left, Chairman of the Board TJ Jean of The Gafney Home, John Hall of Profile Bank, and Chamber President Laura Ring
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Web: www.rochesternh.org
OFFICERS
Chairman of the Board Matthew Beaulieu Service Credit Union Chairman-Elect Keith Newton D.F. Richard Energy Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs Kathleen Lewis Eversource Vice Chair, Membership Diane DeVries True Marketing Communications Vice Chair, Events & Fund Raisers Steve Cates Waste Management Treasurer Anne Brown Daystar, Inc. Immediate Past Chairman Thomas “TJ” Jean The Gafney Home
DIRECTORS Troy Dillow Bernier Insurance, Inc. Mark Farrell Laars Heating Systems Company Paul Gatehouse Independence Financial Advisors, LLC Mike Hagan Hagan’s Motor Pool Alan Johnson MetroCast Michelle Landry Frisbie Memorial Hospital Tori Martin Yankee Thermal Imaging Derek Peters Kittery Point Construction Janet Oliver Unitil Sharla Rollins Federal Savings Bank Leslie Simpson Bank of New Hampshire Heather Tacconi Tacconi Law, LLC Mark Zoeller Keller Williams Coastal Realty
CHAMBER STAFF President/CEO Laura Ring Office/Events Manager Caitlyn Marble After School Assistant Theresa Shiel
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EVENTS
Submit your nominations for the 2017 Business Leader of the Year & 2017 Citizen of the Year! Awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Nomination Deadline: Monday, February 20, 2017
See the attached nomination forms for more details!
You are cordially invited to attend the
featuring the 2017 Chairman of the Board
DATE: Friday, January 27, 2017 TIME: 7:30-9:00 am
Matt Beaulieu
Service Credit Union
TOPIC
PLACE: Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education & Conference Center 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester Hear the Chamber’s Plans for 2017 and Meet the Board of Directors
There is no cost for Chamber members to attend the Annual Meeting breakfast, but reservations are required as seating is limited. Sponsored by:
REGISTER Call 603-332-5080 or register online at www.rochesternh.org
Thursday, February 16 from 7:30am—9:30am
Presented By:
Sponsored By:
Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 7:30am—9:30am Granite Steak & Grill, 11 Farmington Road, Rochester $20/Chamber Member $30/Non-Member Visit www.rochesternh.org/franchise to register online!
2017 BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be presenting its 24th annual BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR. This prestigious award will be presented at the Chamber's Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet in April, 2017. This award recognizes a Chamber member business in good standing who has demonstrated leadership in the business community and/or their profession, participates in and has made substantial contributions to its industry and to the business community of the greater Rochester area.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: February 20, 2017 QUALIFICATIONS FOR BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR 1. Business leader in an active company, professional firm or non-profit organization. 2. Demonstrates leadership in a variety of roles in the business community and in profession. 3. Participates in and provides support to the general benefit of the Chamber of Commerce, business community and greater Rochester area. 4. Contributes to the community, beyond business interests and Chamber of Commerce activities will be considered. 5. Business is member in good standing of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. 6. Services need not be confined to a single year, but should be recent enough to have current significance. 7. Long-term achievement of business leader may be considered for a lifetime achievement award. 8. Officers and Directors of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are ineligible. 9. Prior winners are ineligible. 10. This award will not be given posthumously. 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. Supporting documentation is required to support your nomination that should include: *Company’s business description *Involvement/contributions made to business community *Company’s community involvement *Involvement/contributions to community *Positions/offices held by nominee *Business activities *Summary of business’ contributions to its industry including awards/honors received *Letters of recommendation 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.
PAST BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD RECIPIENTS 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Kennett R. Kendall, Jr., Willis Corroon Corporation Robert Gustafson, K.W. Thompson Tool/Center Arms Robert Steele, Waste Management of NH Art Nickless, Norway Plains Associates George Bald, Pease Development Authority Joseph T. Behre, K.W. Thompson Tool/Center Arms Albert H. Miltner, Jr., Miltner’s Shoes Edward J. Feliciano, Feliciano Limousine Charles “Chuck” Clement, Eastern Propane Charles Pieroni, C & K Printing Dr. Raymond Yeagley, Rochester Superintendent William L. Cormier, Hourihane Cormier & Associates
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Anthony Ejarque, The Governor’s Inn/Slim’s Tex Mex Al Felgar, Frisbie Memorial Hospital Mark Hourihane, Hourihane Cormier & Associates Lisa Stanley, Wit-Way Supply Howard Seckendorf, Granite Steak & Grill/ Windjammers Seafood Restaurant Charles Hervey, Hervey’s Tire Company Ron Poulin, Poulin Auto Country Linda Hotchkiss, Rochester District VNA Norman Vetter, Norman Vetter, Inc. David Keefe, Federal Savings Bank Donald “Hulk” Gagnon, Rochester Truck, Inc. Patrick Gagnon, Granite Steak & Grill/Windjammers
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2017 BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR CONFIDENTIAL NOMINATION OF THE 2017 BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE: Full Name
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Company Address
Phone
# of Years in Business _______________
NOMINATOR (INDIVIDUAL OR ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING NOMINATION): Name
Phone
Address
Email
Signature
Date
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE NOMINEE:
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION OF NOMINEE:
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Signature of Individual Submitting Nomination
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Nomination form and attached documentation must be submitted by February 20, 2017 to: Awards Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216
2017 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be presenting its 54th annual CITIZEN OF THE YEAR. This prestigious award will be presented at the Chamber's Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet in April, 2017. 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.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: February 20, 2017 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 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
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR NOMINATION FORM
2017 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR CONFIDENTIAL NOMINATION OF THE 2017 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:
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Signature of Individual Submitting Nomination
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Nomination form and attached documentation must be submitted by February 20, 2017 to: Awards Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216
11th Annual Chamber Showcase
Business After Hours Thursday, February 23, 2017 Rochester Elks #1393
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Promote your business to approximately 150 attendees! The Chamber Showcase Business After Hours educates Chamber members, non-members, and the general public on the benefits of membership, committees available through the Chamber, and provides community information. It also lends an opportunity to meet the Chamber’s leadership.
Showcase YOUR business at this always well attended event!
2017 CHAMBER SHOWCASE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event/Program /Raffle Sponsor Benefits: Cost: $500.00 This sponsorship offers the BEST publicity and provides your business with: Table provided to showcase information about your business at the event Business logo in Chamber Showcase programs distributed to attendees Business ad on the back page of the event programs (Program Sponsor Only) Business Logo displayed on PowerPoint presentation & signage displayed at event Business name included in all publicity including: O Chamber Website o Press Releases o Posters o Newsletters o Local Cable Channel o Social Media Business logo/hyperlink included in eblasts to members promoting the event Business name announced to attendees at the event Prominent recognition in the “Thank You” flyer
Information Table Sponsors:
Cost: $250.00 Decoration Sponsor Benefits:
Table provided to showcase information about your business at the event Business logo in event programs Business logo on PowerPoint Business name announced during program Recognition on event signage and in “Thank You” flyer
Cost: $100.00
Business logo included in event program Business logo on PowerPoint presentation Business name announced during program Business logo included on event signage Recognition in the “Thank You” flyer
YES, Please sign my business up as: ____ $500 Sponsor ____ $250 Sponsor ____ $100 Sponsor Business _________________________________________________________
Contact _______________________________________
Email ____________________________________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Complete and return to:
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216 Email:
[email protected]
2017 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION/ ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 1. 2.
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CRITERIA EVALUATION
Scholarship(s) will be offered to a graduating high school student. Student must be employed by or have a parent employed by a Chamber member company for a minimum of six months to be eligible to apply. The applicant must be planning to attend a full-time college, university or technical school with the scholarship being made payable in the second year of enrollment. The applicant must attach a High School Transcript including grade point average. Application must be completed in full to be considered. Additional sheet with information may be attached.
Maximum Points Earned
Criteria 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Involvement in School Activities Involvement in Community Activities Work Experience Scholastic Achievement Career Plans
20 25 25 20 10
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 24, 2017
Student Information Student’s Name ____________________________________________________________Phone _____________________ Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Educational Information High School Attending: _________________________________________________________________ GPA: __________________
SAT Math: ______________
SAT Writing: ____________
SAT Verbal: _____________
SAT Reading: ____________
SAT Total: _________________________________________ NOTE: Official High School Transcript MUST be attached for consideration
College Information College Major Being Pursued _________________________________________________________________________________ College Attending __________________________________________________________________________________________ Estimated College Expenses Tuition
$_______
Commuter Travel $_______
Room & Board
$_______
Books & Supplies $ ______
Fees
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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
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Scholarship Committee Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216
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BECOME A 2017 CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP CHAMPION! Invest in Tomorrow’s Future by Donating Today The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer its Members the opportunity to be named a Chamber Scholarship Champion. Your $100 donation will benefit the Scholarship Fund that enables the Chamber to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who are employees of a Chamber member or the child of an employee at a Chamber member business or organization.
All Chamber Scholarship Champions will be officially recognized and thanked upon the recipient(s) being chosen in March in the: Chamber’s Newsletter Company Name Included in a Press Release Company Logo on E-blast At Scholarship Ceremony Invited to the Photo Op with recipient(s)
The 2016 scholarship recipients are pictured here with some of the Chamber Scholarship Champions!
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____ YES, Please sign my company up to become a $100 Chamber Scholarship Champion! _____ Payment Enclosed
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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: 603-332-5080 Fax: 603-332-5216 Email:
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“Stars & Stripes” Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet Saturday, April 8, 2017, 6:00-9:30pm at The Red Barn SPONSOR INFORMATION FORM Sign up now to promote your business in front of approximately 250 attendees at the Chamber’s 2017 Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet. Corporate Co-Sponsors:
Cost: $1,000.00
This sponsorship offers the best publicity and provides your business with the following:
2 complimentary tickets to attend the Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet Business logo prominently displayed on event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo prominently displayed on event programs Business name included in all publicity: press releases, local cable channel, Chamber newsletter and website Business logo/hyperlink included in several e-blasts to members promoting the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Business Name announced to attendees at the event Prominent recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Program/Social Hour Sponsor:
Cost: $750.00 each
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs (Ad on back page if Program Sponsor) Business name included in publicity: press releases, local cable channel, Chamber newsletter and website Business logo/hyperlink included in several e-blasts to members promoting the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Business Name announced to attendees at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Technology/Awards Sponsor:
Cost: $600.00 each
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and prominently displayed at the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Registration/Entertainment/Platinum Co-Sponsors:
Cost: $500.00 each
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and prominently displayed at the event (at Registration Table if Registration Sponsor) Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Dessert Co-Sponsors:
Cost: $300.00 each
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and displayed at the Event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHP OPPORTUNITIES!
Decoration Sponsor:
Cost: $300.00
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business logo in event invitations mailed to 550 contacts Business logo in event programs Business name included in publicity, including press releases and Chamber newsletter Signage made and displayed at the event Business logo on PowerPoint presentation provided displayed at the event Recognition in the official “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
Table Sponsor:
Cost: $100.00
This sponsorship provides your business with the following:
Business name displayed on the table centerpiece Business name listed on the insert in the Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet program Acknowledgment on “Thank You” flyer in Chamber newsletter
The Chamber’s Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Banquet is the Chamber’s gala event of the year with approximately 250 people in attendance. The event features the presentation of the Business Leader of the Year and Citizen of the Year awards along with a superb dinner and musical entertainment at a black tie optional social gathering with fellow Chamber members.
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Complete and return to: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 18 South Main Street Rochester, NH 03867 Phone: (603) 332-5080 Fax: (603) 332-5216 email:
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The Chamber recently celebrated the annual tree lighting ceremony with hundreds of people in attendance! Thank you to the following businesses and Individuals for their contributions: Mayor Caroline McCarley Reading “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and Lighting the Tree Studio 109 Dance, Voice & Drama Providing Dance Performances & singing carols The Commons Church Providing Nativity Scene Photo Booth Rochester Child Care Center Cookie Decorating at the Chamber Citizens Bank Providing Cookies & Hot Chocolate Federal Savings Bank Hosting Santa Claus Santa Claus Visiting Children and Taking Photos at Federal Savings Bank
Homeless Center Collection A Success
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A collection benefiting children at the Homeless Center for Strafford County was also conducted. Donations included new puzzles AND books for children, PAPER TOWELS and toilet paper! Thank you to everyone that donated items making children’s days a little brighter!
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THANK YOU to the following for their generous support of the 2016 Rochester “A Sporting Christmas” Holiday Parade held on December 4th! ASSEMBLY AREA SPONSOR ConvenientMD Urgent Care HOLIDAY CHEER CONTRIBUTORS Granite Steak & Grill Magrilla’s Moe’s Italian Sandwiches Revolution Taproom & Grill Spaulding Steak & Ale These restaurants helped spread the holiday cheer by donating a portion of their proceeds during a night in November to the Holiday Parade! DIVISION SPONSORS Albany Engineered Composites Granite Steak & Grill Laars Heating Systems Company Safran Aerospace Composites 2-Way Communications BAND SPONSORS Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics Bill Powers Painting Bootlegger’s Footwear Center Budel Construction Corporation Cocheco Equipment Country Brook Apartments D.F. Richard Energy Eastern Propane & Oil Elm Grove Companies Holy Rosary Credit Union Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service MetroCast Norman Vetter, Inc. Unitil Urban Tree Service PARADE DONORS Bernier Insurance, Inc. Broadview Animal Hospital Brock's Plywood Sales Doug’s Towing, LLC The Gafney Home Granite Ford Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy (Lilac Mall) Hervey’s Tire, Inc. Independence Financial Advisors, LLC Lachapelle & Higgins Insurance Agency
PARADE DONORS CONTINUED Landry’s Auto Salvage Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA Lilac Printing & Graphic Design Lilac Property Management, Inc. Rochester Crossing – The Wilder Companies Seacoast Media Group Tanya Lee Hervey Photography Turner Liberty Insurance United Insurance WalMart Waste Management PARADE SPONSORS Acme Rug & Upholstery Cleaning A-D Archambault Plumbing & Heating APE Academy/Wildlife Encounters Associated Brokers, Inc. Auger & Sons, Inc. Benedict’s Grill Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate – The Masiello Group
Blue Seal Feeds & Needs Brox Industries Burke’s Tree Service Collins Sports Center Compass Home Inspections, LLC Corinne’s School of Dance Edward Jones ~ Chris Hooper Eleveight Design, LLC Federal Savings Bank Granite State Glass HBL Group, LLC High Kicks Taekwon-Do The Homemakers Health Services Hourihane, Cormier & Associates, LLC Jerome H. Grossman Law Office Keller Williams Coastal Realty - Spielestate Midas Tire & Auto Service New England Pizza & Roast Beef Nippo Lake Golf Club Parliamentarian Services of New England Profile Insurance Group Revolution Taproom & Grill Rochester Country Club Spectex, LLC Strafford County Sheriff’s Office Studley Flower Gardens Warner’s New England Marine Sales & Service Wensley & Jones, PLLC
SPECIAL THANKS TO: 2016 Holiday Parade Committee Members AMI Graphics Arthur’s Market Care Pharmacy Citizens Corp. City of Rochester Compass Home Inspections, LLC Cremmen Creative Crosspoint Church Dover Fire Department Eric Stanley, Liberty Mutual Group Granite Steak & Grill Great Bay Radio Club Greater Rochester Young Professionals Interact Club Lilac Mall Market Basket Mary-Ann Farrell Mary Henderson, Bank of New Hampshire MetroCast MLC Catering, LLC New England Marketing & Print Paul Berry’s Electric Service, LLC People’s United Bank Phil Tewell, New England Marketing & Print Poulin Chrysler Dodge Jeep & Ram Seacoast Media Group Rochester Fire Department Rochester Little Red Raiders Cheerleaders Rochester Middle School Cheerleaders Rochester Police Department Rochester Public Works Department Rochester Rotary Club Rochester School Department The Rochester Times Rochester Truck, Inc. Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus Sheila Walter, Holy Rosary Credit Union Spaulding High School JV/Varsity Cheerleaders Spaulding High School ROTC Susan Ford, My Friend’s Place TJ Jean, The Gafney Home Tut’s Trophies & Awards Waste Management And the many who participate in the Parade
