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Thursday, January 14, 2021Rink Services Group helps keep Portsmouth skating with $5,000 match challenge fundraiser for Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond
PORTSMOUTH—Rink Services Group, which manages Labrie Family Skate at Puddle Dock Pond for Strawbery Banke, issued a $5,000 match challenge seeking donations to match that amount over the upcoming MLK Day weekend. The online fundraiser goes live on Friday, January 15, at 10 AM on Facebook via Facebook.com/PuddleDockPondAtStrawberyBanke. Donations can also be made at strawberybanke.org. All donations made through Monday, January 18, will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to the fundraiser total of
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Thursday, January 14, 2021Mayor seeks volunteers for Blue Ribbon Committee on Arts and Nonprofits
DISCLAIMER: This content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative. PORTSMOUTH– Mayor Rick Becksted has announced the formation of a Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Arts and Nonprofits, designed to respond to the needs of arts and culture nonprofits during the reopening and recovery phases ahead. The Mayor announced the new committee at the Jan. 11 City Council meeting and invited those interested in serving on the volunteer committee to submit the application posted on
Thursday, January 14, 20213S Artspace calls to area non-profits to participate in Community Space Use Grant Program!
DISCLAIMER: This content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative.COMMUNITY SPACE USE GRANT PROGRAM FOR NON-PROFITS DEADLINE TO APPLY: JAN. 31 SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE. 2020 has made it more difficult to reach your constituents. It's certainly made it more difficult to throw a festive fundraiser. While you've likely mastered the art of the Zoom meeting, you may want to host something a little bit different. We'd like to help. 3S Artspace seeks to support six non-profits
Thursday, January 14, 2021SBA: PPP re-opens to small lenders on Jan. 15 and all lenders on Jan. 19
DISCLAIMER: This content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative. New Hampshire District Office - January 14, 2021 PPP Re-Opens to Small Lenders on 1/15 & All Lenders on 1/19Updated PPP Lender forms, guidance, and resources1.1 Million Paycheck Protection Program Loans Forgiven So Far Totaling Over $100 BillionGrants Available for the Arts, Venues, Theaters, Museums, and more!Updates and Workshops on PPPNewsletter and Latest information on SBA PPP Re-Opens to Small
Thursday, January 14, 2021TFMoran welcomes Chartier as Administrative/Marketing Assistant
DISCLAIMER: This content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Julia Chartier has joined TFMoran as an Administrative Assistant and Marketing Assistant. Her position involves various administrative functions to assist the accounting, engineering, and survey departments, along with receptionist duties, and marketing tasks. Chartier recently graduated from Keene State College, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design. Her
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021GBCC offers full slate of short-term professional development courses starting late January
DISCLAIMER: This content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member.Focus on building digital economy workforce skills of collaboration, digital literacy and problem solving PORTSMOUTH—In today’s workforce, knowing how to read a spreadsheet, how to write an effective email and how to convert data into meaningful information are essential to career advancement. “Digital foundations, human interaction and business-enabling skills,” said Lynn Szymanski,
Wednesday, January 13, 2021Jan. 14, 3 p.m.: Intro to Shuttered Venue Operator Grants
DISCLAIMER: This content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative. The Small Business Administration's Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program will host an informational webinar on Thursday. Grant Opportunity For Live Venues, Performing Arts Organizations, Movie Houses, & Cultural Institutions Impacted by COVID-19 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program to live venues, live performing
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
Monday, January 11, 2021Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service acquires Jacquelyn Nooney Landscape Inc.
DISCLAIMER: The following was not 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 Jacquelyn Nooney Landscape. In a letter to her clients, Jackie Nooney wrote, “After 38 years of designing, building, caring for gardens and managing snow in the Seacoast, I have decided to retire.” She stated that her decision to sell her company to Piscataqua Landscaping was made because they are
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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
Thursday, January 07, 2021Dr. A. David Davis successfully mastering the Conformis custom total knee replacement
Outpatient procedure offers improved recovery time, reduced pain PORTSMOUTH– Dr. A. David Davis of Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics is finding great success with a revolutionary total knee replacement procedure. Utilizing the Conformis customized total knee replacement system, Davis is able to perform the surgery as an outpatient procedure and get patients back in their homes to rest and recuperate as quickly as possible. The Conformis iTotal® knee replacement system is cutting-edge medical
Thursday, January 07, 2021'Transient Light', oil paintings of our Seacoast, at Kennedy Gallery and Custom Framing
DISCLAIMER: This material was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Transient LightOil Paintings of Our SeacoastChristopher Volpe For the months of January and February we welcome Christopher Volpe as our featured artist, with his new show "Transient Light: Paintings of Our Seacoast." “The ocean and especially its skies intrigue and enchant us,” Volpe said. “As subjects for landscape paintings, the atmospheres and tonalities in sea mists, dusks,
Wednesday, January 06, 2021Join Seacoast Repertory's Theatre's Teen Mainstage Company for Into the Woods
DISCLAIMER: This is not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. View this email in your browserJoin Us In The WoodsOur Teen Mainstage Company has been working hard to bring you this classic.Teen Mainstage: Into the WoodsJan 07, 2021 - Jan 17, 2021Seacoast Repertory Theatre, Portsmouth, NHOne of Sondheim’s most popular shows comes to the PAPA stage as our teen company performs the twisted fairy tale, featuring all the classic Brothers Grimm characters.Our
Wednesday, January 06, 2021New Hampshire Theatre Project's SoloStage Workshops
DISCLAIMER: This material was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. It's a New Year - Time to Build New Skills What Are You Waiting For? SoloStage Workshops are designed for professional and personal skill building for adults. Workshop descriptions and registration can be found on the NHTP website at: nhtheatreproject.org/adultprograms The Double-Walker: Acting with Pixies & Trolls Saturday, Jan 16 9.30am to 12.00pm
Wednesday, January 06, 2021The Music Hall and New Hampshire Public Radio present the next Writers on a New England Stage on Feb. 2
Writers on a New England Stage: Thoughtful Conversations To Warm Your Winter NightsBy PATRICIA MCLAUGHLIN & AYTAJ ISMAYILOVA • JAN 4, 2021ShareTweetEmail The Music Hall and New Hampshire Public Radio kick off 2021 with a series of virtual Writers on a New England Stage events. Three separate literary conversations with esteemed authors will focus on a personal reckoning with race in New Hampshire; economic misunderstandings and how that impacts our society; and thoughtful questions around end-of-life care
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Tuesday, January 05, 2021Portsmouth adopts online parking account payment capability at Hanover Garage
PORTSMOUTH—The City of Portsmouth DPW Parking Division announces the activation of an online account management and payment system for High/Hanover Garage monthly parking account holders. Beginning with billing for January 2021, Hanover Garage users with monthly parking accounts will receive a monthly invoice by email, including account information and total amounts due. The invoices will be emailed to the address on file from when the parking application was completed. Account holders should contact
Monday, January 04, 2021Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire welcomes new board officers, begins virtual tea talks (and more!)
HOPE FOR 2021Dennis Britton, board president of Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire "As president of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire’s board of directors, I’m excited by what we have in store for 2021. We resolve to continue bringing high quality, informative programs that give us all a truer picture of New Hampshire’s rich history. We will share stories of African American life in New Hampshire that both challenge preconceived notions about the Granite
Monday, January 04, 2021Call for Art for the NHAA's 25th annual Omer T. Lassonde exhibition
PORTSMOUTH – The theme of the New Hampshire Art Association’s 35th annual Omer T. Lassonde juried exhibition is “Beyond the Boundaries.” NHAA members and non-members are invited to interpret this theme in one to three pieces in all mediums by online submissions until Friday, Feb. 5, by 5 p.m. Works chosen will be on exhibit and for sale at the NHAA’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery and online at nhartassociation.org Wednesday March 31 through Sunday May 30, 2021, for a two-month exhibition. The
Thursday, December 31, 2020HR ROI Consulting: New stimulus package and Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
DISCLAIMER: This content was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative. New Stimulus Package & FFCRAThe new COVID-19 stimulus package does not include an employer requirement to extend the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) paid leave benefit. However, it allows employers to voluntarily opt to continue the benefit and still receive the FFCRA tax credits through March 31st. [Here is the link to a summary of the COVID-19 relief provisions with only 29 pages: Summary of
Wednesday, December 30, 2020SBDC: Second Stimulus Bill Updates
Like many of you, we are eagerly awaiting the full details of the Federal Stimulus Bill. Rest assured that SBDC is doing our homework and planning ahead so we are ready to help the Granite State's small businesses navigate the new and revised programs available in 2021. In the meantime, here are a few highlights from the legislation: · $284 billion added to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for additional forgivable loans. · For those taking a “second draw” on the PPP
Wednesday, December 30, 2020Three Business & Industry Association virtual events Jan. 8, 11 and 14
DISCLAIMER: This information was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative. Unwrapping and Understanding the Latest Coronavirus Stimulus PackageJanuary 8th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMZoom WebinarBIA is hosting an hour-long webinar on Friday, January 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Panelists include Attorney Patrick Closson from McLane/Middleton, CPA Leslie Walker from Mason + Rich, Steve McAllister from the US Chamber of Commerce, and Amy Bassett, NH district director, US Small Business
Tuesday, December 29, 2020PMAC: Know someone you think would love a free 30-minute online music lesson with a teaching artist?
DISCLAIMER: This material was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative. View this email in your browser free music weekPRESENTED BYa week of free music lessonsJANUARY 25-30, 2021 PMAC Online is partnering with Service Credit Union to offer 100 FREE music lessons on PLAY – a brand new virtual learning program that makes it easy to play from anywhere in a pressure-free setting. It’s fun. It’s easy.And for one week — it’s FREE! Know someone you think would love a free 30-minute
Monday, December 28, 2020Bonnette Page & Stone Corp. selected as construction manager for Paugus Properities’ next Lakeport Revitalization Project
LAKEPORT—Paugus Properties, LLC, owned by developer Scott Everett, has selected Bonnette, Page & Stone Corp. of Laconia to manage the construction of the next phase of their Lakeport Revitalization Effort. The purchased properties are located at 41 Elm St. and 9 Park St. in Lakeport and are a short distance away from the beautifully restored Lakeport Opera House at 781 Union Ave., also owned by Paugus Properties, LLC. Officially referred to as 1 Elm going forward, the first phase will begin in the
Tuesday, December 22, 2020Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics welcomes Dr. Anthony Ippolito
EXETER—Access Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics (ASMO), announces that Anthony Ippolito, DO, has joined its Rochester, Portsmouth, and Dover practices. Dr. Ippolito graduated from the University Of New England College Of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, with a Doctor of Osteopathy degree. He completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, NY. After residency, Ippolito completed specialized training as a Lupus Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins
Tuesday, December 22, 2020NH Tech Alliance: Happy Holidays, upcoming events and so much more
Happy Holidays From NHTA Thank you for being a part of NH Tech and Innovation.We are looking forward to 2021 and are grateful you will be joining us as we have a few new ideas, and some big plans. Our office will be running with limited staff for the next two weeks while we attend to our families and celebrate the end of the year. Upcoming Events ebrew - Casual NetworkingJanuary 6th - 5:00PM TechWomen Power Breakfast: What's in your toolbox?January 13th - 7:30am York IE and NHTA Educate Next Generation of
Tuesday, December 22, 2020Keep your lights up for healthcare heroes
Disclaimer: This information was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative. PORTSMOUTH—We need your help to support healthcare heroes fighting on the front lines of the pandemic. Our healthcare heroes have been fighting this virus for 9 months—doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, aids, and support staff. They are weary from the physical and emotional toll of what they see every day. We want them to see the support and gratitude from our communities and our colleagues.
Monday, December 21, 2020We Fill Good: A Low Waste Refill Store
DISCLAIMER: This material was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. This is my first holiday season and it's so fun! I appreciate all the customers that are choosing to shop sustainable this year and all the positive feedback and encouragement you give me everyday! If you haven't shopped yet, please stop in or order online for delivery or pick up! I am dedicating this newsletter to some of the great giving products our customers are
Monday, December 21, 2020A New Day—NH Art Association highlights new members
PORTSMOUTH–The New Hampshire Art Association juried in 35 new members during 2020 and they will be featured in an exhibit titled, “A New Day,” during January. The exhibit will take place from Jan. 6 to 31, 2021, at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery’s front windows on State Street and online at nhartassociation.org. The gallery will be closed for the month to refresh the space, but those interested in viewing the artwork in person can do so by appointment. 'We are thrilled to welcome so many talented artists
Thursday, December 17, 2020TFMoran adds Nicholas Golon as Principal
PORTSMOUTH—TFMoran, with offices in Portsmouth and Bedford, announces the addition of Nicholas Golon, PE as a principal of the firm. Golon joined TFMoran’s Civil Engineering Department in July 2006. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology, is a licensed Professional Engineer in New Hampshire and Maine, and holds an NHDOT LPA certification among others. “We are pleased to welcome Nick into our ownership team. His 20 years of diverse experience includes some of
Wednesday, December 16, 2020Coming up in the Gallery at 3S Artspace: ''Phantasmagoria'' featuring works by Mia Rollins / ''Cluster'' featuring works by Craig Hill
PORTSMOUTH — 3S Artspace announces two upcoming exhibits sharing the Gallery at 3S Artspace: Phantasmagoria, featuring Portsmouth-themed installation works of Mia Rollins, and Cluster, a vast display collage-based works of Craig Hill-- on exhibit Jan. 8 - Feb. 28, 2021. Exhibits at 3S are free and open to the public, and can also be viewed virtually at www.galleryat3s.org. “As we welcome the New Year, we welcome new exhibitions full of color, whimsy, reflection, and celebration- particularly of
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Tuesday, December 08, 2020Want to volunteer to help when the vaccine arrives?
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
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.
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Monday, December 07, 2020The Week Ahead: Here's hoping
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
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
Friday, December 04, 2020Let's give our nonprofits some Hope for the Holidays!
PORTSMOUTH—You don’t have to have a social gathering to gather good tidings. Not this year. The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth—like many other organizations--will not hold its annual holiday gala for pandemic reasons, but with help from sponsors Service Credit Union and Sheehan Phinney, they aim to lift spirits through a new campaign: Hope for the Holidays. But they can’t do it without your help. The Chamber has asked non-profits what they need and set up a store to help our
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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
Friday, November 06, 2020Three primary care providers join Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
DOVER—Yulius Haryadi, MD; Sujata Shrestha, MD; and Vanessa Amatucci, APRN, have joined Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Wentworth Health Partners to provide internal and family medicine care. Haryadi and Shrestha will see patients at Wentworth Health Partners Internal Medicine located at 10 Members Way in Dover. Nurse practitioner, Vanessa Amatucci, will see patients at Wentworth Health Partners Hilltop Family Practice located at 85 Main St., Somersworth. Dr. Haryadi earned his Doctor of Medicine degree
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
