Disclaimer: The following content was not created by, but is being share by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. A group of graduating seniors from the University of New Hampshire has teamed up with Piscataqua Maritime Commission to improve upon their current marketing objectives. Piscataqua Maritime Commission, or PMC, is a not-for-profit organization based out of Portsmouth, and offers three main services: Tall Ships event in Portsmouth (Sail Portsmouth), the Sea Challenge, and Maritime
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. HAVEN'S WINTER NEWSLETTER We know that this year has been challenging for everyone. As we reflect back on 2020, we are most thankful for the support of our donors, volunteers and community members. We realize that without them, HAVEN would not be able to end violence and change lives in the innovative and powerful ways we have this year. Check Out HAVEN's Blog!For Black History
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being share by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Opening April 2, 2021"Twilight of American Impressionism" showcases the largely unsung talents of Alice Ruggles Sohier and Frederick A. Bosley, two American impressionists working at a time when realistic art was falling out of fashion and abstract art was in vogue. These two artists created works of profound quality and depth in the midst of the rapidly
A Year Long Project Inspires a Podcast, and a New Play Portsmouth—In March of 2020 New Hampshire Theatre Project Company Artists Catherine Stewart, CJ Lewis, and Genevieve Aichele began capturing the experiences of New Hampshire residents, and in particular the artists connected to the applied theater company. In March 2021 as part of that project, the creative team will release elements of that documentary work through a new podcast. The We Don’t Know What This Is Yet Podcast is hosted by Company
CONCORD-- The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Steve Saltzman as President/CEO. He is only the second CEO in the Community Loan Fund’s 38-year history, succeeding Juliana Eades, who retired in June 2020. Saltzman will start in early April. The Board conducted a thorough search process, in keeping with its succession plan. The process was supported by a consultant that specializes in the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) field
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Find Out More about River ClassroomCome Explore with us during our River Classroom Program!If you are interested in putting together a River Classroom program for a group, please email us: education@gundalow.org. We also offer field trip opportunities. Each spring and fall we offer several afterschool programs and multi-week mini courses. Please note – due to
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Genevieve Aichele & John Bolduc invite you to an evening with Hugo, Nebula and Locus-award-winning writer.James Patrick Kelly A 21st Century Virtual GatheringThursday, March 4 7-8 pmSuggested donation to NH Theatre Project is $25 or your choiceEmail gen@nhtheatreproject.org to sign up! James Patrick Kelly writes science fiction and fantasy and has published fourteen books
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Nonprofit organization Step Up Parents of Portsmouth is pleased to announce a $1,700 grant from the Merrimack County Savings Bank Foundation. The grant will allow Step Up Parents to financially assist kinship families in the Merrimack County area. Step Up Parents is a 100% volunteer organization that supports the individualized needs of kinship caregivers and the
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – Start the spring season by submerging yourself in the New Hampshire Art Association’s “Large Works” exhibition during the month of March at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. This exhibit includes works of art measuring 48 inches or larger in a variety of mediums. “We’ve received many requests from the public and our artists to feature more
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
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH–Eric Salovitch, LLS has been promoted to Survey Project Manager for TFMoran’s Seacoast division, based in Portsmouth. Salovitch joined TFMoran in 2019 as Survey Technician with many years of experience in boundary, topographic, municipal, and utility surveys. He is a Licensed land surveyor in the state of New Hampshire and a certified crew chief. Additionally, Salovitch
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. SBDC's new video is live! SBDC is excited to share our new videohighlighting the ways we’re working for youand supporting small businesses across our great state. NH SBDC Launches NEW eCoursesSBDC is proud to launch several new eCourses over the next few weeks. Developed by subject matter experts affiliated with UNH Paul College, the eCourses cover topics such as Sales, Marketing, Human Resources,
DISCLAIMER: The below content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. Concord, NH - Today, (Feb. 25) Gov. Chris Sununu announced a new rental assistance program through the Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery (GOFERR) that will provide assistance to eligible residents of New Hampshire who cannot pay their rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “This program will open up doors of opportunity and help New Hampshire families who have struggled
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
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH— Sheehan Phinney welcomes Jeff Bernarducci to the firm. Bernarducci will work primarily out of the firm’s Boston and Portsmouth offices. Bernarducci provides strategy, risk management, litigation, and transactional services to clients in the construction, energy, and real estate sectors. His clients include construction managers, EPC contractors, real estate
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Success strategies for thriving in these challenging times Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 3-5 p.m.Free, virtual eventRegister Today Resilience is like luck: those who don’t have it may think it’s just something that one is born with; those who do have it understand that it’s the result of deliberate strategy and mindset. NH Business Review presents high-performing leaders in
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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DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Seacoast Mental Health Center'sSEACOAST POST The Kick off to our Self Care Events was a huge hit! If you missed our session "What is Self Care - What Does it Mean to 'Fill Your Bucket?'" you can see it here on YouTube! SMHC InSHAPE™ program The SMHC InSHAPE™ program is an innovative wellness program that supports the overall mental health care plan for qualifying adult
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. City Manager's AdvisoryMonday, February 22, 2021ALDRICH ROAD TRAFFIC CALMING MEETING TUES FEB 23 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. For Zoom registration, click here. CITY WINS BUDGET PRESENTATION AWARD – The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded Portsmouth its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY21 budget.
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. See what is new at WE FILL GOOD this week and read about The Right To Repair movement (at the bottom of the newsletter!) It is the 2nd week of my 2nd year in business and I really think you all are putting my "DREAM for 2021" into action! I had so many amazing 1st timers this week sent by loving friends and
DISCLAIMER: The content below was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER–Timothy F. Dargan, First Seacoast Bank Senior Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer is pleased to announce the addition of Shane Brewer as a Commercial Loan Officer. With a steadfast commitment to community banking, Brewer's experience has been focused in the Seacoast area. With a bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island and a master’s degree from Southern
PORTSMOUTH—Hundreds of people have participated in the first three 2021 Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talk Series, Claiming our Place: Blacks in "White Spaces." These virtual community dialogues, free and open to the public, will continue for the next three Sundays, Feb. 28, March 7, and March 14, 2 to 4 p.m. Designed to challenge one’s assumptions about race and place, the 2021 Tea Talk Series explores how African Americans navigate various traditionally “white spaces” where Blacks and People of Color
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
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Virtual Gundalow GatheringThursday February 25th 6:45pm Virtual Gundalow Gatherings“Faka’apa’apa” with Blue LatitudesNominated as an official selection for the International Ocean Film Festival Travel virtually with us to Vava’u, Tonga.Vava‘u is the island group comprising one large island and 40 smaller ones in the Kingdom of Tonga. In the years since
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. LIVE & LIVESTREAMINGAfter taking a brief intermission, we have reopened for live events again. Shows are happening in-person in the Historic Theater (socially distanced), streaming online, and, in some cases, both! All in-person audiences are socially distanced with CDC and state guidelines in place, with fresh air filtered through our brand new HVAC system! Keep an eye
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Spring Youth Art Session 2 & Teen Jazz Ensemble Our popular youth art classes are back for Session 2 of our Spring Semester! And there is still time to sign up for Saturday Teen Jazz at PMAC! Fantasy Clay Modeling with Tom Bonello, ages 10 -14 Are you interested in comics, video games, other fantasy-based media? This online class for you! You will bring
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. The Shaw Research Library and Randall Gallery are now open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. by appointment only. Please call 603-431-2538 or email info@portsmouthathenaeum.org to set up your appointment.A PIONEER IN EDUCATIONElizabeth Ann Virgil Last week on social media, we featured the story of
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. January/February 2021 View this email in your browser Winter 2021 UpdateTraveling trunk, new virtual content, plus new museum staff and board members. Traveling Trunk 2022Registration opens March 1st at 12 pm EST Bring 18th century reproduction clothing and objects to your local school or homeschool group with the American Independence
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—3S Artspace is pleased to announce the recipients of their Community Virtual Event Grant. From a pool of 14 applicants, the following six non-profit organizations have been selected: AIDS Response Seacoast; Portsmouth Music & Arts Center; Arts in Reach; Birchtree Center; Seacoast Community School; and Education For All Children, Student-to-Student. “We all know that
HR ROI Consulting recently conducted a survey of nonprofit organizations regarding their Human Resource related concerns. Questions spanned several practice areas including turnover, retention, succession planning, performance management, employee engagement, employee and leadership training needs, as well as concerns related to COVID-19 safety, and safety programs. The survey results are in, the analysis has been completed, and the findings are ready to be presented. You are invited to register for a one
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH–Members of the New Hampshire Art Association will be showcasing their works in an exhibit titled, “On the Bright Side,” during the month of March at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. “After a challenging year for everyone, what better way to look forward to a better year ahead than to focus on the positive,” said Board President, Renee Giffroy. “Art can heal and be
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Strawbery Banke 2021 Summer Camp OfferingsNonmember registration is NOW OPEN!Summer camps return for onsite offerings at Strawbery Banke Museum for the summer of 2021.The protocols for summer camp are consistent with Strawbery Banke Museum COVID-19 precautions. Additional Summer Camp COVID-19 precautions include mandatory temperature checks of staff and participants,
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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
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Portsmouth, NH: The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire has launched the 2021 Elinor Williams Hooker Tea Talk Series, a free virtual series, Claiming Our Place: Blacks in “White Spaces.” As a way to rethink one’s assumptions about race and place, these six Sunday Tea Talks explore how African Americans navigate various “white spaces,” spaces where Blacks and People of Color are marginalized, typically absent, or simply unexpected. Through shared stories and dialogue, panel speakers will present ideas
PORTSMOUTH—Nonprofit organization, Step Up Parents of Portsmouth, has received a $1,500 grant from the Rotary Club of Portsmouth, the local branch of humanitarian service organization Rotary International, for the second consecutive year. Step Up Parents will use the grant to continue to support kinship caregivers in New Hampshire who are raising the children of parents with substance use disorder. Since its founding in 2019, Step Up Parents has helped 115 kinship families and given over $46,000 in
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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. Today’s most popular podcasts can attract millions of listeners and generate enormous advertising dollars. Although the vast majority of podcasts accumulate far smaller audiences, they can still help their creators accomplish important goals. Increasingly, businesses are growing their brands by producing and distributing free podcast content. Whether you are just
DISCLAIMER: This content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. NH SBDC Survey Launches TODAY!Phase 2 of SBDC's Business Resiliency Survey is live. Please take 10 minutes and complete it today! SBDC's June 2020 Resiliency survey provided us with a lot of important data about businesses' needs and challenges at the beginning of the pandemic. We are pleased to be working with the UNH Survey Center and over 60 partner organizations to run a second survey. We need to hear from
DISCLAIMER: This content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. The purpose of this 12-question survey is to determine the impact of COVID-19 on New Hampshire's office market. This survey is anonymous and no company-specific information will be asked or shared. If you would like, you may provide us your email address so we can send you advanced notice of the results, it is not required nor will your contact information be shared.Click here to take the
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
DISCLAIMER: This content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – The New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA) is offering the opportunity for artists throughout the region to become members of this historically significant organization. NHAA just celebrated its 80th year as the oldest art association in the NH, and has been instrumental in building the careers of countless visual artists through the years. The longevity and strong
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH--TFMoran is proud to announce the promotion of several senior-level employees, Christopher Rice, Thomas Lamb, and Kyle Roy, to principals of the firm. Rice is in the civil engineering group; Lamb and Roy are in the structural group. “We are pleased to welcome these exceptional individuals who embody the core values of TFMoran: engineering excellence and superior client
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
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)
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
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
This release was not created by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, but is being share via its website. PORTSMOUTH—Gov. Sununu announced that the first batches of COVID-19 vaccine may arrive in New Hampshire before Christmas and the state Department of Health and Human Services said in a draft policy that the first phase to get the vaccine will include older adults living in residential care settings like nursing homes and assisted living facilities, first responders and high-risk workers in
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.
Dear reader, We're working hard to get the word out. The Chamber Collaborative—like many organizations and businesses, will not be holding a gathering this year for the holidays.Not this year. Instead, the Chamber is gathering resources. And we need your help. We’ve asked our member nonprofits what would help them out this holiday (and year-round) and we've come up with a store chock full of items. Requests range from $10 to bring a student on a field trip with Great Bay Stewards to $1,500 to
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
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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