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Thursday, April 15, 2021Ten industry-leading brands Combine to form WIN Waste Innovations
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't create by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Vertically Integrated Operator Created to Deliver Performance for the Planet PORTSMOUTH–Wheelabrator Technologies Inc. today announced the integration of 10 leading waste industry businesses into a single company operating under the WIN Waste Innovations brand name. As one entity, the legacy businesses now represent a vertically integrated, curb-to-grid waste management company
Wednesday, April 14, 2021GBCC's Hospitality Program Ready to Train Students for Post-Pandemic Job Growth
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH - The Seacoast hospitality industry is ready to come roaring back, and Great Bay Community College is ready to help. The college offers an associate degree and short-term certificate options in Hotel, Restaurant and Event Management. These programs are expecting a surge in interest, as the industry begins to recover from the devastating impact of the pandemic.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021Northeast Credit Union announces March Love Your Community Awards Winners, grants $20K to 10 nonprofits
Disclaimer: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – The votes are in, and Northeast Credit Union has announced the 10 winners of this month’s Love Your Community Awards. Launched in 2020, the Love Your Community Awards initiative is part of Northeast Credit Union’s region-wide Love Your Community Project, which aims to encourage people to practice kindness in their everyday lives. Every month, Northeast Credit
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021‘AquaTerra: Seacoast Land & Water’ --Two NH Art Association artists pair up during May
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – Two New Hampshire Association artists – photographer Joe Perna and painter Jeff Wagner – have collaborated to exhibit views of the New England Seacoast, through photographs and paintings during May at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. From Maine to New Hampshire to Massachusetts the Seacoast region shows considerable diversity in coastline, marsh and cozy harbors,
Tuesday, April 13, 2021Step Up Parents awarded $5,000 grant from the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund
Disclaimer: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Portsmouth nonprofit Step Up Parents received a $5,000 grant from the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund to provide financial support for kinship families raising the children of parents with substance use disorder in New Hampshire. The Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund makes grants to tax-exempt organizations without regard to religious affiliation for projects that
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021Stimulus relief for recovery start-up businesses
DISCLAIMER: The following content isn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. By Paul J. Durham, Esq. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers have provided significant economic assistance to support struggling businesses. Unfortunately, businesses started during the crisis itself have been ineligible for most of that aid. For example, businesses started after February 15, 2020 remain ineligible for the Paycheck Protection Program, and New
Tuesday, April 13, 2021Your invitation to the Accelerate Women Leaders in Travel Retreat
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. You're invited to join the Accelerate Women Leaders in Travel Retreat, April 27 and 28 - An event for women to gain new leadership insights and skills alongside other women in the industry. The virtual retreat is about two weeks away and organizers want to be sure you are invited to this professional development program specific to you in the hospitality industry. The retreat is inspirational,
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021‘Different Strokes’ Three NH Art Association share their love of nature
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – It’s time to shed the confines of winter and delve into nature’s beauty. While outside nature will soon be on display, three artist members of the New Hampshire Art Association will share their love of art and nature, choosing different mediums of expression in a show during May titled, “Different Strokes,” at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery on State
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Monday, April 12, 2021Strawbery Banke offers Mother's Day Tours on May 9
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Mother's Day ToursSunday, May 9, 2021, 10 AM - 3 PMOne-hour, guided tours departing every 30-minutes. The last self-guided tour departs at 3 PM. Limited tickets are available for each guided tour. Advanced ticket purchase strongly encouraged. Join Strawbery Banke for a special Mother’s Day tour celebrating Puddle Dock families and their matriarchs. During a 60-minute guided
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Friday, April 09, 2021''Twilight of American Impressionism' and 'Working Waterfronts''now on display at Portsmouth Historical Society
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Sublime Impressionist paintings and powerful expressionist woodcuts are featured in two exhibitions of very different styles of art, both produced by artists with roots in the area. On display at Portsmouth Historical Society’s galleries through Sept. 12, "Twilight of American Impressionism" showcases two extraordinary New England painters who were masters of
Thursday, April 08, 2021Cornerstone VNA expands to serve southern NH Seacoast towns
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Photo: Katie LeBlanc, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator/Chaplain at Cornerstone VNA visits the town of Hampton, one of the newest towns in Cornerstone VNA’s expanded service area. SEACOAST—Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit health care provider, is proud to announce the expansion of its service area to include the Seacoast towns of Stratham, Hampton, North Hampton, Hampton Falls and
Thursday, April 08, 2021Meet the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra and a save the date
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Take NoteApril 2021 From the Maestro, When the pandemic hit the United States in March 2020, the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra was rehearsing Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in anticipation of our March mainstage concert. Of course, that performance never happened. Now, just over a year later, it seems a fitting place to pick up in our first issue of Take
Wednesday, April 07, 2021Have you heard about the Chase Home's Community Diversion Program?
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Have you heard about our Seacoast Community Diversion Program? Founded in 2016, our Seacoast Community Diversion Program [SCDP] is designed to help youth (and families) build skills and community connections. It is a 12-week program that offers some services free to the community. Some of these services include online classes, LADC evaluations,
Tuesday, April 06, 2021Cheryl Smith joins TFMoran as Seacoast division office manager
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – Cheryl Smith has joined TFMoran as office manager for the Seacoast Division in Portsmouth. Smith has an Associate of Science degree in Applied Plant Science from the University of New Hampshire in Durham. She has more than 30 years of experience in business and operations management, having held various managerial positions for seacoast area businesses prior to joining
Monday, April 05, 2021Standard & Poor’s affirms City of Portsmouth AAA bond rating for the ninth year
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. PORTSMOUTH–As the nation struggles with the economic impact of COVID-19, Portsmouth has received another AAA rating from S&P Global Ratings (Standard & Poor’s), the internationally recognized, 150-year-old authority on credit ratings and market intelligence. “The city’s financial practices are strong, well embedded, and likely sustainable. Management is conservative when arriving at revenue and
Monday, April 05, 2021Foundation for Seacoast Health offers scholarships to students studying healthcare
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—The Foundation for Seacoast Health is proud to announce a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing health-related careers. Since establishing their scholarship fund, The Foundation for Seacoast Health has awarded more than 660 scholarships to 320 individuals, totaling over $2.2 million in support. Since 1984, the core mission of the Foundation for Seacoast Health
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Thursday, April 01, 2021Michael Regan, CPA named vice president, controller at Northeast Credit Union
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't create by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH–Northeast Credit Union is pleased to announce Michael Regan, CPA, as the new vice president, controller. As controller, Regan will oversee the accounting team, accounts payable and expense reporting staff and their related activities. “As Northeast continues to grow, so has our need for additional leadership. Mike is a seasoned finance and accounting leader and I am
Wednesday, March 31, 2021Paycheck Protection Program Extended to May 31
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman’s Statement on PPP Extension As President Joe Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law today, extending the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months to May 31, 2021, and then providing an additional 30-day period for the SBA to process applications that are still pending, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service acquires Community Landscape Company based in Wolfeboro
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. ELIOT, MAINE–Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is proud to announce the acquisition of Community Landscape Company based in Wolfeboro. Phil Borelli, previous owner of Community Landscape, said, “Piscataqua Landscaping and Tree Service is a quality organization and believes in all the same things that I do: long-term relationships, depth of resources and support for their
Monday, March 29, 2021Webinar: Merging University System and Community Colleges— Implications for Employers | Wednesday, April 21, 2021 11 a.m. to noon
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. Chamber Collaborative members: Please register using the BIA Member and BIA Capitol Member registration button. ABOUT US MEMBERSHIP PUBLIC POLICY NEWS ROOM EVENTS CHAMBERS Webinar: Merging University System and Community Colleges— Implications for EmployersWednesday, April 21, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon EST Gov. Sununu is proposing a merger of the University System of New Hampshire, including
Monday, March 29, 2021April 16 Webinar: British Consul General Talks Trade with BIA Members
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. Chamber Collaborative members may register free of charge. Please register using the VIA Member and BIA Capitol Member registration button. *****Friday, April 16, 2021 10 AM - 11 AM EST Dr. Peter Abbott, British Consul General to New England, and Kunal Khatri, Deputy Trade Commissioner to North America, will discuss key sectors and trade opportunities offered by the United Kingdom during a Business
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Sunday, March 28, 2021Portsmouth Recreation Department hosts Easter Bunny drive-thru on Saturday, April 3
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaboarative. PORTSMOUTH–The Portsmouth Recreation Department has received word from the Easter Bunny that he will make a personal appearance at the Connie Bean Center (155 Parrott Ave.) for an Easter drive-through event on Saturday, April 3, 2021, rain or shine. The free event is designed for Portsmouth families with children aged from pre-K through the fourth grade. In the interest of maintaining the COVID-19
Thursday, March 25, 2021The Great Bay Stewards launches registration for Great Bay 5K | Race for a Healthy Estuary and Great Bay 55K Challenge.
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Great Bay Stewards Launches Registration for Great Bay 5K | Race for a Healthy Estuary and Great Bay 55K Challenge New this year: Partnership with Victoria’s Victory Foundation GREENLAND—The non-profit Great Bay Stewards is pleased to announce that registration is underway for the Great Bay 5K | Race for a Healthy Estuary and the Great Bay 55K Challenge. The Stewards plan to hold
Wednesday, March 24, 2021Amazing Tastes of Spring event slated for Great Bay Services—and you can play a part
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—For more than six decades, Great Bay Services has supported local individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families, and those who care for them. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, they are providing remote and limited in-person supports to more than 200 adults with disabilities in New Hampshire and Maine. All so their members can continue to thrive
Wednesday, March 24, 2021All Together Now: The Music Hall, 3S Artspace and Prescott Park Arts Festival announce new benefit concert series
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of three members. PORTSMOUTH—Three arts and entertainment organizations are collaborating to present a benefit concert series, All Together Now: A Benefit for the Music Lover in Us All. All Together Now was created by The Music Hall, Prescott Park Arts Festival, and 3S Artspace to welcome the community back to live music as the Seacoast warms up for summer programming. The pandemic
Tuesday, March 23, 2021Step Up Parents Receives $5,000 Grant from Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund
Disclaimer: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Kinship families in the Greater Lakes Region, Plymouth and the Seacoast will benefit from the $5,000 grant given to nonprofit organization, Step Up Parents, from Meredith Village Savings Bank Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The grant will support the individualized needs of kinship families raising the children of parents with substance use disorder as
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021Gov. Sununu to speak at Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth’s Bank of America State of the State
PORTSMOUTH—Gov. Chris Sununu will be the featured guest speaker at the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth Bank of America State of the State on Wednesday, April 14. “So much has changed in our world and our State over the last year. We are pleased to provide our Seacoast business community the opportunity to discuss with the governor where we’ve been, and his vision for best outcomes for our economic recovery,” said Valerie Rochon, Chamber Collaborative president. The event will
Tuesday, March 23, 2021Portsmouth's One Hundred Club Donates $30,000 to Cross Roads House Benefit by the Sea
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Cross Roads House is thrilled to announce that The One Hundred Club of Portsmouth is donating $30,000 and will serve as the Lead Sponsor of this year’s 19th Annual Benefit by the Sea, which will be held virtually on Saturday, April 17, 2021. This is the largest sponsorship commitment in the event’s 19-year history. “We are so grateful for this extraordinarily generous
Monday, March 22, 2021We Fill Good: Terracycle Station ready next week
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. What's up at We Fill Good this week!? * New products are always being added to the low waste mix like Green toys and our beautiful building blocks with stain glass, colored sand and mirrors. Bamboo kitchen utensils, back brushes and soap disks that fit together like a puzzle. Beautiful reusable bags produce and market bags because you never have enough of
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Monday, March 22, 2021Joint Statement by Portsmouth City Manager Karen Conard and Police Chief Mark Newport in support of the Asian-American Community
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—The City of Portsmouth is greatly saddened by the murder of Asian women in Atlanta, Georgia, and the rise of anti-Asian bias incidents around the country. We stand in solidarity with the Asian community in our nation and we join in lowering our flags to half-staff to mourn the loss. As President Biden said just last week, “This must stop.” We also stand
Monday, March 22, 2021SBA Launches Portal to Begin Accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications on April 8
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. National informational webinar to review application process on March 30 Contact U.S. Small Business Administration at Press_Office@sba.gov WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today in anticipation of opening applications for the much-anticipated critical economic relief program
Monday, March 22, 2021NH SBA: Virtual Event in Celebration of Women's History Month includes Suzanne Foley of Port City Pretzels
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. New Hampshire District Office - March 18, 2021 NH SBA presents ‘Tuesday Talks’Meet the PanelNH SBA presents ‘Tuesday Talks’ Virtual Event in Celebration of Women’s History Month When: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Time: 10:00 to 11:00 am SBA is proud to pause and join the Nation in recognizing
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Monday, March 22, 2021'Body of Work' on display throughout April at NH Art Association
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. NHAA features works of eight artists PORTSMOUTH – The New Hampshire Art Association will be holding a “Body of Work: Series I” exhibition during the month of April at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery on State Street. NHAA holds several “Body of Work” shows throughout the year to give its members an opportunity to showcase a grouping of their works. By exhibiting multiple
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Monday, March 22, 2021‘Beyond the Boundaries,' NHAA's 35th annual Omer T. Lassonde Juried Exhibition through May 30
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – The long winter and pandemic have required us all to stay within certain unaccustomed boundaries. As Spring arrives, we are beginning to emerge again, and local artists have interpreted the theme “Beyond the Boundaries,” for the 35th annual Omer T. Lassonde juried exhibition, opening March 31 at the New Hampshire Art Association’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. An
Saturday, March 20, 2021Bravo to the Small but MIGHTY Business of the Month for February
If you think business is all work and no PlAy, you haven’t met the family behind Sages Entertainment. With two and ½ members (Kali, Wayne and wee daughter Alice) the company mission is: Solutions for spreading joy and building community (for the small set, but also for corporate meetings and online parties.) And what are their tools of the trade? FoamWandsScout patchesSkillsScienceBalloonsFunCreativityWonder AND a fair dose of magic (and smarts—these guys are full of STEAM: They build puppets, but
Friday, March 19, 2021Northeast Credit Union Announces Retirement of President/Chief Executive Officer, Tim Collia
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH–After nearly 19 years of distinguished service to Northeast Credit Union (and the former Woodlands Credit Union), Timothy J. Collia recently announced plans to retire from his position as the Credit Union’s president and Chief Executive Officer in the summer of 2021. Collia spent 10 years as the president/Chief Executive Officer of Woodlands Credit Union and the last
Friday, March 19, 2021Matter More Chat Topic: Incorporating Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Our Workplaces
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Please Join Bangor Savings Bank for a Free Webinar! Matter More Chat Topic: Incorporating Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in Our Workplaces April 1, 2021 | 8:30 AM Bangor Savings Bank invites you to join our next virtual Matter More Chat on Thursday, April 1sat 8:30 a.m. This event is designed to help Northern New England businesses and organizations learn more about what
Friday, March 19, 2021Sheehan Phinney expands to Seacoast area
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Sheehan Phinney, a business law firm serving regional, national and international clients, is pleased to announce the opening of its Portsmouth office. Located at 75 Portsmouth Boulevard, the new office is easily accessible from I-95 and downtown Portsmouth. Firm president and managing director, David W. McGrath, stated “The Seacoast area is vital to the growth of New
Friday, March 19, 2021More Loading Dock concerts announced at 3S Artspace
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not was created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. MORE LOADING DOCK CONCERTS ANNOUNCED!MUSIC FRI / JUL 2 COMBO SABROSOLed by Matt Jenson, the music virtuosity in Boston's hottest Latin, jazz, and reggae band is as high as the band's infectious love for collaboratively sharing their music with their audiences.Learn more.6pm show - Reserve your table. 8pm show - Reserve your table. MUSIC FRI / JUL 9 SNEAKY
Thursday, March 18, 2021Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire Announces Grant for Innovative Programming for Younger Audiences
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Family Foundation recognizes tremendous opportunity to invest in this exceptional non-profit PORTSMOUTH—The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) is proud to announce the receipt of a $50,000 grant from the Robbins de Beaumont Foundation to support the implementation of innovative programing and discussions based on the documentary, Shadows Fall North, throughout New
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Wednesday, March 17, 2021Chamber Collaborative to host Economic Outlook: The View from Here, one year from the date of the pandemic’s start
PORTSMOUTH—The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth invites its members and the public to Economic Outlook 2021: The View from Here presented by CIT Bank on Tuesday, April 6. The event will take place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., in person by invitation and livestreaming via Crowdcast and. The forum’s presenters include Will Arvelo, director, New Hampshire Division of Economic Development and Jeff Feingold, editor, NH Business Review, the Granite State's oldest and only statewide business newspaper.
Monday, March 15, 2021Pocket Gardens Tour of Portsmouth 2021 - Its 32nd Year!
Only in Portsmouth can you sit in a flower-bedecked park, sip hand-squeezed lemonade, listen to a band play your favorite songs, and watch a hundred-thousand ton cargo freighter cruise by on slack tide. And only in Portsmouth can you poke around in private gardens that date back 400 years. This year’s self-guided tour lets you wander through the South End, founded in 1623, continuously a small welcoming neighborhood that could pass for Colonial America but for the power lines overhead. And behind
Thursday, March 11, 2021Discover Kennedy Gallery's staff artists Jeffrey Irwin and Meghan Voss
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Through Thick and Thin: A Path Toward Resilience.Artworks by Jeffrey Irwin and Meghan VossMarch 5th - April 23rd, 2021 Through Thick and Thin: A Path Toward Resilience. During the months of March and April, Kennedy Gallery is presenting the works of our staff artists, Jeffrey Irwin and Meghan Voss. This show came out of our collective musings on finding a way forward through a
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Tuesday, March 09, 2021Intellectual Property Law Basics for Business
Disclaimer: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. A basic understanding of intellectual property (“IP”) law issues is not just important for inventors and technology company executives. Understanding the types of common IP concerns that can arise in connection with your business will help you to protect your own IP rights and to avoid infringing the rights of others. Although even a short summary of IP law would be well beyond the scope of this brief
Monday, March 08, 2021View the results of the NH Small Business Development Center's 2020 Impact Report
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative. Working Together with NH Small Businesses We will remember 2020 for the unexpected challenges that tested us in a way no one could have ever imagined. We will also remember 2020 for bringing out the best in all of us, pulling us together with that distinctly New Hampshire spirit of community and helpfulness. Thanks to the support from our federal, state, and local partners, the
Monday, March 01, 2021TFMoran Awarded 2021 Best Engineering Firm in New Hampshire
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. BEDFORD AND PORTSMOUTH—TFMoran was honored as the 2021 “Best of Business” in the engineering category for the ninth consecutive year. Awards are based on a poll of 4,700 NH Business Review readers. According to Bob Duval, President of TFMoran, “This recognition from NH Business Review Readers year after year, is a tribute to the ‘putting clients first’ ethic that our employees
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Thursday, February 25, 20213 new exhibits will share the Gallery at 3S Artspace starting March 5
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Three exhibitions will share the Gallery at 3S Artspace starting in March featuring a new body of paintings by Jim Zingarelli; sculpture by Steve Novick; and paintings, prints, and sculpture by Cody Mack. Works will be on exhibit March 5 through April 25. Exhibits at 3S are free and open to the public, and can also be viewed virtually at www.galleryat3s.org. 3S Artspace
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021Valerie Rochon, President & Chief Collaborator, Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, Announces Plan to Retire
PORTSMOUTH—Valerie Rochon, the respected and dynamic leader of the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, has announced her plan to retire from the position of President and Chief Collaborator in late Spring 2021. Under Rochon’s leadership, Portsmouth and the Seacoast have earned national prominence as a top New England destination for tourism, business and as an economic powerhouse. Upon hearing the news, N.H. Congressman Chris Pappas said, “For more than a decade Valerie Rochon has been at the
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Monday, February 22, 2021The Week Ahead: Keep your eyes peeled for brighter days
DISCLAIMER: This is not a press release Hello there! Oh, what a wild and wet start to the week. The good news is it’s perfect weather for tucking in at home and watching a good movie. Or getting takeout from your favorite local restaurant. And lighting a candle to amp up the atmosphere. Whatever you do, stay dry and keep your eyes peeled for brighter, better sounding days ahead. And now, here is, the Week Ahead: Tuesday, 2/23, 10 a.m. to noon., Online: Seacoast Chamber Alliance Offshore Wind
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Saturday, January 30, 2021Take these tipping points to heart during the pandemic
Tipping—love it or leave it we hope that you are able to leave your usual gratuities—or more during this time of COVID-19. It is no secret that restaurant staff base wages are not wonderful (see Tip #4.) A Harris Poll conducted exclusively for Fast Company finds that while 19% of Americans say they tip less than they did before COVID-19, it also finds that 21% report tipping more often than they used to. And 40% say their tipping habits haven’t changed at all. However you tip, here are some tipping
Tuesday, January 12, 2021Northeast Credit Union awards $10K in 'Get There' Checking Sweepstakes
DISCLAIMER: This material was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH–Northeast Credit Union takes its commitment to making a difference to community and its members seriously. Recently, they made a significant difference in the life of one lucky member, who is now $10,000 closer to reaching his financial goals. Northeast Credit Union’s “Get There Checking Sweepstakes,” which took place July 1 through Nov. 30, 2020, automatically entered
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Monday, January 11, 2021Legal Tip: New Year's (corporate) resolutions
DISCLAIMER: This material was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. By Paul J. Durham, Esq. It’s January, which means New Year’s resolutions are plentiful. For many of us, those resolutions may focus on personal health and wellness. If you are the owner or operator of a business, now is also a good time to recommit to your corporate wellness. This can be as simple as developing new corporate recordkeeping habits or sticking to the old (but good)
Monday, January 11, 2021Cornerstone VNA builds their future
DISCLAIMER: This content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. ROCHESTER—Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice care organization, broke ground Oct. 15, 2020 an important capital project to expand their building and renovate their existing space. This project marks a pivotal moment in the organization’s 108 year history, and positions them for continued success in the future. Cornerstone VNA has been in their current location at 178
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Monday, January 11, 2021The Week Ahead: Have you got a second?
DISCLAIMER: This is not a press release. Not meant for media distribution. Thanks! Hello! Here’s to Monday, the 11th day of the year 2021. Let’s share some quick links. These are not ALL the links we have. There are even more here. City of Portsmouth COVID-19 Resources State of NH / Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) COVID-19 Business Resources Seacoast SCORE Workshops SBA COVID-19 Resources NH Small Business Development Center COVID-19 AssistanceSeacoast Chamber Alliance
Monday, December 07, 2020Legal Tip —Main Street Relief Fund and Self Grant Recipients: Watch for Final Reporting Obligations
NOTE: This was authored by Paul J. Durham, Esq. of Sheehan Phinney not the Chamber Collaborative Many New Hampshire businesses benefited from a variety of federal and state aid programs in 2020, utilizing loan proceeds and grants to weather the economic storm brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs such as New Hampshire’s Main Street Relief Fund (“MSRF”) and Self Employed Livelihood Fund (“SELF”) provided grants to small businesses without stipulations as to how those funds were to be spent.
Friday, December 04, 2020Employability and Understanding the Wayfair Supreme Court Decision (and how it affects NH businesses)
This Seacoast Chamber Alliance material is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. The Seacoast Chamber Alliance is pleased to provide you with its weekly updates on programs and upcoming events that are part of our business recovery efforts to support Seacoast businesses. Be sure to watch for the Seacoast Chamber Alliance header, shown above, that will alert you to these important updates. UPCOMING WEBINARS Seacoast Chamber Alliance Employability Forum Save the Date Seacoast
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Monday, November 30, 2020The Week Ahead: Click on this and it will stop raining
A good blustery afternoon to you, Dear Reader, On day 335 of 2020, we take stock in where we are and where we’re going and who surrounds us. And while we know resiliency is an apt word (the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness), so is giving (providing love or other emotional support; caring.) Speaking of which, tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is touted as a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their
Wednesday, November 04, 2020Don't forget: Opportunities to meet our members inside!
This WeekVIRTUAL Thursday, Nov. 5, 8-9 a.m.: Connect & Collaborate 2. Click to learn more about this weekly networking group open to one individual for each business category. Guests are welcome!VIRTUAL Friday, Nov. 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Morning Mixer 2020 Presented by Service Credit Union. Join your fellow Chamber Collaborative members for a morning of networking and broaden your business circle. This great opportunity to meet new members and reconnect with old is presented by Service Credit Union. PLUS:
Monday, September 28, 2020If you build it... The Week Ahead for the Chamber Collaborative
Hello! “If you build it, they will come." It's a powerful statement, and only slightly misquotes Ray Kinsella in a little movie from 1989 called “Field of Dreams.” What are we building? The 37th annual 2020 Chamber Classic and First Fancy Pants Contest presented by Wheelabrator Technologies. We’re building it, and have the strong base, but we’re looking to flesh out the tourney with a few good foursomes (or not-so-good—we take all kinds if the spirit is there!) The 37th Annual Chamber Classic
Wednesday, September 16, 2020May we have your attention, please: stream.life! is only 9 days away
View this email in your browserThis WeekVIRTUAL Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5-6 p.m.: ebrew: creative and technical social time NH’s premier creative/technical networking event is the place to meet peers, share stories and opportunities, and relax after a day's work.VIRTUAL Thursday, Sept. 17, 8-9 a.m.: Connect & Collaborate 2. Click to learn more about this weekly networking group open to one individual for each business category. Guests are welcome!VIRTUAL Friday, Sept. 18, 8-9 a.m.: Connect & Collaborate. Click
Sunday, August 23, 2020Huge Thanks to our Members Helping Members
When a pandemic unfurls, it's difficult to get your bearings. To say the least. This is what the past five months have felt like for many businesses (and people in general). On days when you're just trying to stand up straight again, everyday-matters come along on their pre-Covid schedule -- and you're just not ready or able to satisfy them. As Members helping Members — these three member businesses have made contributions that helped other members with their dues during a time when the services of
Friday, July 17, 2020Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur
ABOVE: Tom Perron at the March 11, 2020 Restaurant Week Summit. The photograph is taken from the upper floor of his restaurant, Mombo, where he said the photographer would have a much better vantage point. BELOW: Tom shared his love of the kitchen with the Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education students, pictured here Tom was leading CTE students in making a dessert as he volunteered in December at the Career Pathways program.Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur Thoughtful
Friday, May 29, 2020EASY PEASY: How to Submit a News Release to the Chamber Collaborative Website
· Log on to ChamberMaster (chambermaster.com)(Need help with your sign on or password? Email Jennifer@PortsmouthCollaborative.org and she can send you a prompt to reset it.) · In the upper right-hand corner, look for the the letters “MIC” (Member Information Center) o Click on it · Once in MIC, go to the menu column on the left-hand side o Click “News Release” from this menu · After you are in “News Release,” click on “Add News Release” on the right-hand side (it is in a blue box) · Name your news
