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Thursday, April 18, 2024Cornerstone VNA Hosts FREE Caregiver Event on May 8
DOVER—Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is pleased to announce the eighth annual Caregivers Connect, a special supportive event for family caregivers in the community. This free in-person event will take place at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Dover on Wednesday, May 8, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and is generously underwritten by First Seacoast Bank. Attendees will hear from guest speaker Adrienne Cress, LCMHC, REAT, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, and Licensed Clinical Mental
Thursday, April 18, 2024David Choate of Colliers is Honored as a Company Top Achiever
PORTSMOUTH—In an announcement from Gil Borok, president and CEO of leading global commercial real estate services firm Colliers, David Choate of its Portsmouth office has been inducted into the 2023 Everest Club. The Everest Club recognizes the top 10% of all Colliers professionals in brokerage, valuation, and corporate solutions in the U.S. based on revenue production. “David had another spectacular year in 2023. He continually attains excellence by demonstrating a production level that everyone in the
Tuesday, April 16, 2024Salt Pump Climbing Co., Grand Opening Celebration set for April 27
SALT PUMP CLIMBING Co. GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION SET FOR APRIL 27 Climbing, Games, Music, Kids Carnival, Refreshments, and More, All FREE PORTSMOUTH— Salt Pump Climbing Company in Portsmouth will host a Grand Opening Celebration at its 199 Constitution Ave., Portsmouth location on Saturday April 27. The event is entirely free and open to the public. The day full of free festivities will kick off with a ‘Kids Carnival’ for children and families from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. including climbing and
Monday, April 15, 2024You Built Your Business. We'll Help You Grow It.
You Built Your Business. We’ll Help You Grow It. Applications now being accepted for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a free grant-funded program provided through the Goldman Sachs Foundation, a not-for-profit organization. There is never any cost for business owners who are accepted into the program. Through this multi-week program with curriculum designed by Babson College, business owners work with experienced faculty and business
Monday, April 15, 2024Thrive New England holds Annual Spring Auction on April 26
YORK, Maine —Join Thrive New England for its Annual Spring Auction, Friday, April 26. Thrive is a local non-profit that prevents child sexual exploitation and trafficking and provides care for survivors. Our work may be challenging, but our event is always a celebration! Foster’s offers a beautiful setting with amazing food. MC Brett Williams will keep the laughter going all evening. Survivors and supporters will share inspiring stories of triumph and hope. The night will feature raffles, games, and both
Wednesday, April 10, 2024Cornerstone VNA welcomes new board member, Mark Farrell
ROCHESTER—Cornerstone VNA, your local nonprofit home health and hospice care organization, is pleased to welcome and introduce the newest member of their Board of Directors, Mark Farrell. Mark is a resident of Northwood, and serves as the director of Manufacturing Operations at Laars Heating Systems Company in Rochester. He has over 46 years of manufacturing experience, which includes 40 years in manufacturing management and 36 years with Laars. His volunteer activities have included 18 years as a
Wednesday, April 10, 2024Dalaney Mier Joins TFMoran
PORTSMOUTH—TFMoran is pleased to welcome Dalaney Mier as an Environmental Permitting Specialist in its Portsmouth office. Mier graduated from Oregon State University, with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Minors in Agricultural Sciences and Biology. Mier also has her GIS and Geospatial Analysis Certificates. She previously served as a Reclamation Specialist in Rawlins, Wyo. where she conducted environmental and compliance monitoring, assessed sites, and collected and analyzed data. With
Tuesday, April 09, 2024Join us on a Women's Leadership Retreat to elevate your leadership journey
Women's Leadership Retreat - May 16, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m."ELEVATE, EMPOWER, EMERGE" Ember Escapes-Quietude Tuftonboro, NH Join us in a serene mountain-view estate in the Lakes Region to elevate your leadership journey. Discover the transformative power to empower yourself to emerge renewed, equipped with invaluable strategies to shape your path forward. Together, let's unlock the potential within and redefine what it means to lead with strength, purpose and
Tuesday, April 09, 2024Strawbery Banke Museum announces sweet addition to baby animals event: honey extraction demonstrations
Strawbery Banke Museum Announces Sweet Addition to Baby Animals Event: Honey Extraction Demonstrations PORTSMOUTH — Strawbery Banke announced an exciting program component to its annual Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke event. Visitors can witness live honey extraction demonstrations on Sundays, April 28, and May 5, courtesy of Dan Smith, Restoration Assistant and Museum Beekeeper. Demonstrations occur in the lecture hall in the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitor Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are
Monday, April 08, 2024The KEY Collective reaches milestone 30 program partners
EXETER — Seacoast-area nonprofit The KEY Collective is pleased to announce it has partnered with its thirtieth program partner. It is the KEY Collective’s goal to make sure all children, regardless of financial status, have access to the same opportunities as their peers, without any social stigma attached. The KEY Collective’s #areuin? card program connects kids to scholarships and reduced pricing for after-school activities and programs through partner organizations. The newest program partners
Monday, April 08, 2024Service CU Impact Foundation's Spring Gala will raise funds for housing in New Hampshire
PORTSMOUTH – The Service CU Impact Foundation, the 501(c)3 non-profit charity arm of Service Credit Union, is thrilled to announce it will be hosting its third-annual Spring Gala, “Imagine the Possibilities,” presented by TruStage, on the evening of Friday, May 10. The gala, which will be held at Jimmy’s Jazz Club in Portsmouth, will raise money to help combat the housing and homelessness crisis in New Hampshire.Chef Robert Irvine, host of the Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible,” and founder of the
Friday, April 05, 2024'Macbeth' Shakespeare’s 'terrifying tragedy' comes to the Players’ Ring
PORTSMOUTH – “Something wicked this way comes.” Experience a drum-beating, hair-raising, blood-pumping, two-faced production of Shakespeare’s “Tragedie of Macbeth.” Running at the Players’ Ring Theatre April 19 through April 28, the production is a creative collaboration between Glass Dove Productions, Theater in the Open, and Vicious Mole Theatre Collective. Directed by Andrew Codispoti, “Macbeth” tells the story of loss, possible salvation and destruction. Devastated by the loss of their child, and
Thursday, April 04, 2024Spring Restaurant Week is coming in strong! Save the dates: April 18-27
PORTSMOUTH—There are certain things you look forward to on the Seacoast as March turns into April: The baby animals visiting Strawbery Banke, the historic programming returning for the season, spring flings and—Ding Ding—Restaurant Week Portsmouth & the Seacoast! The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth and 18 restaurants launched Restaurant Week in Portsmouth in 2008. The 2024 event will take place from April 18–27, with a 3-course lunch costing $25 per person and a 3-course dinner costing
Saturday, March 30, 2024Winning artworks of 38th Annual Lassonde exhibition to be announced Friday, April 5
PORTSMOUTH - The New Hampshire Art Association proudly announces the 38th Annual Lassonde exhibition, paying homage to the legacy of Omer T. Lassonde, April 3 to April 28 at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. As a founding member of the New Hampshire Art Association, Lassonde's influence and legacy continues to resonate through the vibrant works showcased in this upcoming exhibition. Reflecting Lassonde's multifaceted artistic spirit, the exhibition welcomes a variety of styles and subjects, mirroring his
Friday, March 29, 2024City of Portsmouth NH to observe environmental action events this spring
PORTSMOUTH – The City of Portsmouth declared itself an Eco-Municipality in 2007. Since then, it has taken steps to improve the environment in areas under the City’s direct control. In addition, it has encouraged private property owners, who control 71 percent of land within the City, to take steps to mitigate hazards to the environment. The City’s Planning & Sustainability Department is currently completing a Climate Action Plan, a key part of the forthcoming Citywide Master Plan, which has engaged the
Wednesday, March 27, 2024Dreamscapes: A Visual Odyssey of Hope and Tranquility by Fleur Palau on display at the New Hampshire Art Association
PORTSMOUTH—The New Hampshire Art Association presents Dreamscapes, a visual journey through images of hope and tranquility personified in land, sea, and humans, by New Hampshire artist Fleur Palau. Soothing and gentle, Dreamscapes provides an environment for introspection through Palau’s dream world. This upcoming exhibit promises to be a celebration of the human spirit, where art becomes a vessel for conveying the profound emotions of hope and serenity. This exhibition will be displayed at the Robert
Wednesday, March 27, 2024Stitching Sanctuary: NH Art Association's Fabric Collage Exhibit Explores Creatures' Notions of Home in 'Habitat:Haven:Home
PORTSMOUTH—The New Hampshire Art Association is proud to present Habitat :Haven: Home, an exploration by N.H. artist Cheryl Z. Miller of what home means to the creatures of the world using fabric collage. “Habitat refers to a creature's natural environment, a haven is a place of refuge and safety, and home is a domestic center,” says Miller. The artwork narrates the playful interaction between animals and nature, sparking contemplation on the factors that provide solace. Habitat: Haven: Home will be
Tuesday, March 26, 2024City of Portsmouth NH DPW Holds Public Pre-Construction Meetings for Project Work Resuming in April
PORTSMOUTH – Seasonal construction projects throughout the City are scheduled to resume on April 9, 2024 and the Department of Public Works is hosting public pre- construction meetings for each project. Recorded meetings and presentations are available on the City’s website for the following: · Islington Street Project Phase 2A and 2B. This project is expected to resume on April 9. The construction includes completion of Phase 2A, the section of Islington Street from Dover Street to
Tuesday, March 26, 2024Greg West Photography wins recognition from international judges
Architecture MasterPrize announced its 2023 winners, recognizing Greg West Photography’s “Passing Storm”, a dusk image of the Zakim Bridge following a rainstorm, with an Honorable Mention in the Exterior Architectural Photography Category. Architecture MasterPrize is an international architecture award. The prize celebrates excellence, innovation, and creativity in Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Planning, Architectural Product Design, and Architectural Photography. For over 25 years Greg West
Monday, March 25, 2024COAST Bus Receives $1,000 Grant from Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation
COAST Bus Receives $1,000 Grant from Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation: Funding will support upgrade to next generation financial management softwareDOVER— Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, was recently awarded a $1,000 grant from the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation. The grant funds will help support the purchase of next generation Multiview Financial Software.“We are so grateful to Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation for investing in COAST’s financial
Monday, March 25, 2024Live Music on Friday nights at Stroll Café
PORTSMOUTH—Stroll Café at 15 Portwalk Place has started hosting live music nights on Fridays from 5-7pm!Enjoy live music and supporting local artists, along with Social Hour specials such as $5 glasses of wine, wine flights, food pairings, seasonal cocktails, and more! Visit Stroll's Facebook page for the list of musicians. DISCLAIMER: The above content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member.
Saturday, March 23, 2024City of Portsmouth NH planning alternatives when Hanover Garage Project limits elevator access
PORTSMOUTH – The City of Portsmouth is currently in the second year of a three-year project for the major renovation of the High Hanover Parking Facility. The project is designed to enhance the overall safety and longevity of the structure, improve traffic flow, and replace the traffic control equipment that governs garage entry and exit. The project’s current phase includes work above the Hanover Street Entrance/Exit which requires the temporary closure of that primary entrance/exit. This phase of
Friday, March 22, 2024Seacoast African American Cultural Center (SAACC) 2024 Season
Opening Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Seacoast African American Cultural Center (SAACC), 10 Middle St., Portsmouth NH Becoming Black: The Immigrant Experience Our April 2024 opening exhibition features two acclaimed regional artists - Jozimar Matimano and Becky Field - whose life and work depicts the immigrant experience to consider how people of color from all over the world, ranging from Africa to South Asia and the Middle East, come to be seen as Black or an ethnic minority when settling in
Wednesday, March 20, 20242023 End-of-Year Awards at Colliers
PORTSMOUTH—Colliers, a global leader in commercial real estate services, is pleased to announce its 2023 award winners in the Colliers New Hampshire and Maine offices. The Colliers Portsmouth office swept the awards ceremony this year! David Choate earned the 2023 Top Producer Award, which he has earned six times in the last decade. Choate and Abby Bachman won the Deal of the Year Award for the sale of Mill Plaza in Durham, for $8.8 million. Bachman also earned the Most Improved Award for 2023, as she
Wednesday, March 20, 2024Portsmouth NH City Council approves Cultural Plan
PORTSMOUTH – Early in 2023 the Portsmouth Arts and Nonprofits Committee assembled a subcommittee tasked with creating a new Cultural Plan for the City. The last plan was adopted in 2002 and was included in the 2005 Master Plan. The goal was to complete a new plan as a foundational pillar for the 2035 Citywide Master Plan to help ensure that City leaders have a strategic roadmap to guide support and funding policies in the coming decade and serve as a blueprint for preservation and expansion of arts and
Friday, March 08, 2024Registration is Open for Summer Internship Housing at the University of New Hampshire
DURHAM - The University of New Hampshire is excited to announce that registration is now open for its Summer Internship Housing Program. The Summer Internship Housing Program is available to any current non-UNH undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university who is holding an internship in the New Hampshire Seacoast area. Housing is also available to UNH students through a separate Summer Housing program. Summer Internship Housing at UNH is safe, convenient and affordable. Plus, all of
Friday, March 01, 2024Free Program Available For New Hampshire Business Owners
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 Cohort. Since 2019, this free program has helped business owners from all across the state strategize and create business growth for their companies. The program is funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation a not for profit organization and hosted by the Community College System of New Hampshire. Through the program participants learn the skills they need to scale their business for growth. The program
Monday, January 29, 2024Devine Millimet attorney Tabitha Croscut appears before Senate Small Business Committee
On Jan. 24, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, chaired by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), held a hearing titled “Succession Planning: Opportunities to Build Wealth and Keep Jobs in Local Communities.”Devine Millimet attorney Tabitha Croscut was asked to be a witness and provide testimony at the hearing. Devine Millimet’s president, Anu Mullikin, reported internally that "Tabitha was one of four [witnesses] on a panel, and she brilliantly testified to the benefits of small business
Tuesday, December 05, 2023What are we going to do about it?
The night before Thanksgiving, a beloved member of our business community, Mamadou Dembele, was assaulted while out in the City of Portsmouth. Sadly, in a statement released last week by Mamadou “The words used by my attacker leave no doubt that this was a racist act." On Sunday, Dec. 3, community, spiritual, and business leaders rallied around him. You can read that account here. A gathering Dec. 3 at the Portsmouth African Burying Ground Memorial supported Mamadou Dembele. Show, from
Tuesday, October 31, 2023High Honors: Businesses recognized for their outstanding work in 2023 by Chamber Collaborative
Members of the PortsmouthNH 400 celebrate with their unique trophy marking their Lighting the Way Award at the Oct. 30 Collaboration Awards held by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. (Photo by Will Zimmermann) High Honors: Businesses recognized for their outstanding work in 2023 by Chamber Collaborative PORTSMOUTH—Capped off by a special recognition of the Portsmouth NH 400 organization called the Lighting the Way Award, the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth celebrated its
Thursday, December 02, 2021Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth Selects its Small but MIGHTY Business of November
PORTSMOUTH—A moving company that started on a card table in an apartment in Dover has now expanded to the Eastern Seaboard. Mike Carlton, president of Calling All Cargo Moving & Storage has added two tractor-trailers to his fleet to help transport anything and everything from their Dover and Greenland facilities all the way to their brand-new branch in West Palm Beach, Fla. (a city that he now calls home.) Carlton is proud of his company, and also very proud of his military background as a U.S.
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)Click "For Customers"Click Log In from drop downNavigate to Chambermaster (lower right) and click and sign into your account (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 ·