Portsmouth NH 400th, Inc. Announces Service Credit Union as 'Luminary' Sponsor
PORTSMOUTH–The Portsmouth NH 400th (PNH400) Management Team is delighted to announce that Service Credit Union (Service CU) has made the significant commitment to be a PNH 400th Anniversary Luminary level sponsor. “Service Credit Union is truly a luminary when it comes to showing others the way to demonstrate their community spirit, underscoring the word ‘service’ in their name,” said PNH400 Managing Director Valerie Rochon. Rochon and Community Engagement Officer Susan Labrie explained that the
NH Department of Environmental Services Honors City of Portsmouth with 2023 Source Water Protection Award
PORTSMOUTH– The NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) held its annual Drinking Water Source Protection Conference in Pembroke, NH on May 16, 2023, with more than 200 NH water works operators attending. NHDES Commissioner Robert E. Scott presented the 2023 Source Water Protection Award to the City of Portsmouth, saying, “This award is presented to Portsmouth for the City’s multi-year effort to protect high-priority water supply lands around the Bellamy Reservoir. This effort stands out as a
Pro Portsmouth Unveils 2023 Market Square Day Festival Logo Honoring the PortsmouthNH400
PORTSMOUTH—Pro Portsmouth unveiled the 46th Annual Market Square Day Festival & 10K Road Race logo at Atlantic Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine on May 24. According to Executive Director Barbara Massar, holding the Press Conference at Atlantic Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine was a logical choice, given their role as Co-Title Sponsor of the 10K Road Race, and, the important role that the race plays during Portsmouth’s celebration of its 400th anniversary. For Portsmouth’s 350th Jubilee Celebration back
McLane Middleton presents Mitigating Employment Risks: Strategies to Safeguard Your Business
McLane Middleton presents Mitigating Employment Risks: Strategies to Safeguard Your Business Date: June 13 Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 amProgram Cost: This event is being offered as a free education session.Location 320 Corporate DrPortsmouth, NH 03801 United States Add to calendar Companies are exposed to millions of dollars of employment-related risk every year through potential fines, penalties, settlements, lawsuits, legal fees, business disruptions, and reputational harm. In today’s ever-changing
'Drifting By' - artwork by Liz Prescott on display through the month of June at Kennedy Gallery and Custom Framing
For the month of June, Kennedy Gallery welcomes the original acrylic paintings of Liz Prescott in her new exhibition "Drifting By". "My studio practice is driven by a deep interest in the emotive qualities of color and the intuitive process of artmaking. My current reflection series explores: movement, light, space, compression vs freedom, letting go. It is an ongoing meditation for me." - Liz Prescott Liz is a graduate of the Maine College of Art (BFA 2000) and Vermont College of Fine Arts (MFA
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Join us for Early Bird rates on our Annual Chamber Classic on Oct. 5!
Join us for Early Bird rates on our Annual Chamber Classic on Oct. 5! For Portsmouth's 400th year, our 40th will be 10 times the fun! Early Bird registration for our 40th Annual Chamber Classic is now open and will run through June 30! This is a great chance to grab your foursomes, mulligans, and raffle tickets at the best prices of the season! Click here for information about all the great things we have in store for the 40th Annual Chamber Classic, including solo-player, non-player, and
Breaking ground on Portsmouth's Skateboard Park
PORTSMOUTH—The City of Portsmouth NH broke ground today on the long-awaited Skateboard Park, a project Mayor McEachern described as an amazing example of one generation looking forward to the next and their enjoyment of the park. Former Mayor Becksted and former Councilors Esther Kennedy and Petra Huda joined current Councilors Rich Blalock, Andrew Bagley, Kate Cook, Beth Moreau, John Tabor and Assistant Mayor Joanna Kelley plus Skateboard Committee members Dave Cosgrove and Amy-Mae Court, Quirk
Northeast Credit Union Foundation honors Cross Roads House with inaugural Nourish Award
PORTSMOUTH–The Northeast Credit Union Foundation hosted its inaugural event, Nourish Portsmouth, at Cisco Brewers on May 18; an evening celebrating the spirit of doing well by doing good. More than 250 guests had the opportunity to connect with over 20 local nonprofits who were on site to share their missions and build relationships with each other.Welcoming remarks were given by Northeast Credit Union CEO and Chairman of the Foundation, Chris Parker, who shared how the Foundation was born out of the belief
Have you filed for your Employee Retention Credits?
Have you filed for your Employee Retention Credits? Many small businesses received PPP loans during the pandemic as part of the Cares Act, but most do not realize the program was expanded in January 2021 so businesses can now qualify for ERC's. If you retained your employees during the pandemic timeframe (March 2020 - September 2021) your business could qualify for up to $26k per W2 employee! If you received PPP, we are seeing an average of $10k per W2 employee. Bottom Line Concepts is the largest
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Portsmouth Peace Treaty Forum celebrates Portsmouth NH 400 with 'Diplomats in Portsmouth, 1713-1905, A Companion Exhibit to ‘An Uncommon Commitment to Peace: Portsmouth Peace Treaty of 1905'
PORTSMOUTH–The Portsmouth Peace Treaty Forum has created a new display of documents and artifacts that expands the story of the Portsmouth Peace Treaty exhibit first created for the Treaty 100th anniversary in 2005. The exhibition runs from May 26 through Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at the Portsmouth Historical Society’s John Paul Jones House Museum at 43 Middle St., Portsmouth. This “Diplomats in Portsmouth, 1713-1905” exhibition uses rare historical objects to trace the record of diplomats
City announces parking information and road closures for Portsmouth NH 400 Grand Parade on June 3
PORTSMOUTH–The City of Portsmouth announces road closures, parking bans and parking alternatives for Saturday, June 3, 2023, the date of the Portsmouth NH 400 Grand Parade (starting at 11 a.m.), the 97.5 WOKQ Chowder Festival at Prescott Park (11:30 am to 2 pm) and Piscataqua RiverFest at Strawbery Banke Museum (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The City is expecting an influx of thousands of visitors and significant limitations on road access to the locations where these large events are taking
Join the waiting list for tickets to street.life! 400 – Celebrating Commerce & Community since 1623
PORTSMOUTH—The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, in partnership with Portsmouth NH 400th, is thrilled to announce that street.life! 400, a dinner party for 900 plus business and community guests on Congress Street, is now sold out. Presented by Service Credit Union, you are invited to join the wait list for the open-air party, stretching from Market Square down Congress Street over four blocks. It's set to take place Tuesday, Aug. 15, as part of the business celebration organized in
Fabio Mesa Dreamers of This Century on display through June 18 at the Museum of New Art- Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH—The Museum of New Art - Portsmouth (MONA) is proud to announce its fourth exhibition, The Dreamers of This Century, a new solo exhibition of works by Fabio Mesa, a Columbian contemporary artist. The exhibition will run until June 18. Fabio Mesa’s works constitute a commentary about the behavior of human beings as crowds. His paintings ask the viewers to find individual worth and shared values of humanity in crowds. He sees his work as both self-portraiture and presentation of the anonymous
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Portsmouth NH 400 offers Dan Blakeslee collectible art print commemorating Sail Portsmouth Blessing of the Fleet
PORTSMOUTH—Portsmouth NH 400th (PNH400) is delighted to announce that there’s an exciting new addition to the PNH400 merchandise now on sale. On July 27 as a flotilla of local boats welcome the tall ships arriving for Sail Portsmouth 2023, there will be a Blessing of the Fleet from Four Tree Island. Representatives from multiple faiths and the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook-Abenaki People will extend their blessing to the passing fleet. To commemorate the revival of this treasured Portsmouth tradition,
Service Credit Union to host free lunch for veterans, with special guest Joe Cardona
RYE—To honor veterans, Service Credit Union is sponsoring a free lunch at Atlantic Grill in Rye on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The lunch will include the opportunity to meet New England Long Snapper and Navy Lieutenant Joe Cardona. “We are honored to recognize the incredible men and women who have selflessly served our nation. This lunch is a small gesture to demonstrate our deep appreciation for their service. We look forward to meeting with our local heroes, as well as Joe
5.15.23 The Week Ahead: The Chamber brings you the State of the City and a DEI Deep Dive
Hello there! We’ve got two big get togethers this week, should you choose to engage! The first is Tuesday over at Baker Newman Noyes’ new digs. It’s a DEI Deep Dive by a panel of great folks. The second is Thursday over at the Players’ Ring theater. We’ll hear the State of the City Address from Mayor Deaglan McEachern and City Manager Karen Conard. Drama buffs will know the Ring as the intimate theater on the edge of Prescott Park. After the address, we’ll walk 2 minutes to Sol Southern Kitchen &
Continuum Arts Collective presents Revel in the Meadow 2023 on Sat. 8/19!
Continuum Arts Collective Rekindle Revel in the Meadow; Prepare to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Watkins Glen Summer Jam On Saturday, August 19, from noon – 10 p.m., Continuum Arts Collective (CAC) will reignite the organization’s famed Revel in the Meadow at the Dover Elks Event Grounds on Route 108 in Dover, NH. Last held in the summer of 2019, CAC is taking the day-long festival in a different direction by celebrating the 50th anniversary of Watkins Glen Summer Jam Revival—an event boasting
The Week Ahead: Join us for Hit the Decks-the Unofficial start to Summer on the Seacoast!
Hello there! Unofficial things carry a certain fun freedom about them, don’t they? Well, on Thursday, kicking off about 1 p.m., we welcome you to Hit the Decks presented by Buoy Local: The Unofficial start to Summer on the Seacoast. It’s unofficial, because summer doesn’t really start until June 21 (but with all of the decks and patios open, frankly, we can’t wait that long!) Come celebrate with us. No registration is necessary—see where three area radio stations will be stationed and check
Relay For Life of Strafford County to Raise Funds to Help End Cancer, As We Know It
The annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Strafford County, held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Spaulding High School, Rochester, will unite the community to celebrate survivors and remember those lost to the disease. In 2023, roughly 1.9 million new cancer cases and 609,820 deaths from cancer are expected to occur in the United. Cancer continues to be the second most common cause of death among Americans, after heart disease. To help end cancer as we know it for everyone, the American Cancer
Earth Eagle Homebrew Shop has moved to Somersworth - Expanded bar seating coming to High Street in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH—Earth Eagle Brewings recently moved its longtime homebrew supply shop to Somersworth. The former shop space in Portsmouth, which connects to the original Earth Eagle brewpub, will house a new expansion of the brewery's dining and bar seating. Expected to open in early June, it will also feature a wide range of brewery merchandise and 4-packs to go.The new homebrew shop space is located in Somersworth's Barclay Square industrial park (350 NH-108) next to Earth Eagle North, the brewery's
Celebrating History with Portsmouh on Tap - Initial Event is May 18
PORTSMOUTH—In Portsmouth, the name Frank Jones was once synonymous with beer. By 1882 Frank Jones Brewery was the largest ale producer in the country, brewing 150,000 barrels of ale that year. Today craft breweries across Portsmouth continue this great tradition and keep beer glasses full. To celebrate the 400th anniversary of European settlement in Portsmouth six of those breweries are taking part in Portsmouth on Tap, a history-inspired beer series, in partnership with the Portsmouth Historical
Legal Notes Column: Avoiding the Unexpected - The First Circuit’s Recent Suggestion That The FAA’s Interstate Commerce Exemption May Apply To More Employees Than Some May Think
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Employers, especially those with a workforce spanning multiple states, should take note of a recent First Circuit decision highlighting the increasing likelihood that arbitration clauses and related class action waivers may be subject to challenge in our ever-expanding world of interstate commerce. In Fraga v. Premium Retail Servs., 61 F.4th 228 (1st Cir. 2023), the Court
The Week Ahead: Lots going on this week -- including a Business After Hours on Thursday!
Hello dear reader! We are deeply delighted to hear the feedback from this spring’s Restaurant Week! And, the good news is—it's not over until Saturday. Plus, we want to give an extra shoutout to the initiative that Northeast Credit Union is supporting for the second Restaurant Week in a row: They say, "We are thrilled to once again support organizations working to resolve food insecurity in our communities. For every Restaurant Week Meal purchased*, we will donate $5 to food pantries at area
Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire announces lineup for its first ever Reggae Festival as part of Juneteenth 2023 celebration
PORTSMOUTH—The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire is excited to announce the lineup for its highly anticipated Reggae Festival, "Chanting Down Babylon: Redemption Songs of the Diaspora” scheduled for Saturday, June 17. The Reggae Festival is one of the Trail’s new signature events in celebration of Juneteenth, and features an incredible lineup of legendary reggae artists, including Marcia Griffiths, Glen Washington, Brigadier Jerry, Nadine Sutherland, Lady G, and Onyx Brown, all accompanied by Derrick
Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire announces extraordinary line-up of cultural programming & special events for 2023 Juneteenth Celebration
Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire Announces Extraordinary Line-Up of Cultural Programming & Special Events 2023 Juneteenth Celebration Reading the Bones: Celebrating the African Diaspora June 10-June 19, 2023 Featuring A Reggae Festival for All Ages With Award-Winning Musicians & Performers June 17 at Strawbery Banke Diverse Range of Cultural & Educational Activities To Take Place in Portsmouth, Canterbury and Manchester, NH venues PORTSMOUTH—The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire
Colliers facilitates 1031 exchange sale in downtown Dover
DOVER—Colliers, a global leader in commercial real estate services, is pleased to announce the sale of the seven unit multifamily at 511-517 Central Ave. in Dover. According to the Strafford County Registry of Deeds, the sale price was $1,470,000. Abigail Bachman and David Choate, of Colliers’ Portsmouth office, procured the Buyer, Portsmouth Realty LLC. Arthur Pappas, of Keller Williams Coastal Realty, represented the Seller in the transaction. The 7,700 SF building consists of five residential units and
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Legal Notes Column: Best Practices for Conducting an Internal Investigation
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative as part of a monthly sponsored column. Best Practices for Conducting an Internal Investigation It’s Monday morning and you are starting your busy week as a Human Resources Director. An employee comes into your office, closes the door, and tells you that she feels she is being sexually harassed by her supervisor, who is also the head of her entire department. What do you do next? The answer is: conduct
Voluntary Paid Leave: A Different Way
DISCLAIMER: The following content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. By Brian Bouchard and Noy Kruvi COVID-19 foisted paid leave into the public conversation. Federal programs like the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) mandated periods of paid leave—short and long—for qualifying employees and offset the expense on businesses with a payroll tax credit. The FFCRA has largely been viewed as a success: both in terms of curbing the pandemic and keeping the
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Chamber Collaborative creates new membership category for sole proprietors
PORTSMOUTH—It’s not often Chambers of Commerce reinvent the wheel when it comes to their membership types. But the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth has done just that: They’ve added a category called Sole Proprietor. This new membership is specifically designed for companies of one who do business under a chosen business name rather than the name of an individual. The Sole Proprietor offering solves a problem. “Previously potential members interested in trying membership in the Chamber had
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Chamber 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.
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Chamber Collaborative elects new board members
PORTSMOUTH — The annual membership meeting for the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth was held virtually June 17 and featured a discussion of fiscal year 2021 and the election of officers. As board chair, Monte Bohanan, of The Music Hall, thanked board members, retiring President Valerie Rochon, President Ben VanCamp, chamber staff, and highlighted the work the organization has undergone this past year, challenges it faced and overcame—and some—such as COVID-19, whose effects it is still
Farewell 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
EASY 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 ·
