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Wednesday, February 24, 2021Valerie Rochon, President & Chief Collaborator, Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, Announces Plan to Retire
PORTSMOUTH—Valerie Rochon, the respected and dynamic leader of the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, has announced her plan to retire from the position of President and Chief Collaborator in late Spring 2021. Under Rochon’s leadership, Portsmouth and the Seacoast have earned national prominence as a top New England destination for tourism, business and as an economic powerhouse. Upon hearing the news, N.H. Congressman Chris Pappas said, “For more than a decade Valerie Rochon has been at the
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Monday, February 22, 2021The Week Ahead: Keep your eyes peeled for brighter days
DISCLAIMER: This is not a press release Hello there! Oh, what a wild and wet start to the week. The good news is it’s perfect weather for tucking in at home and watching a good movie. Or getting takeout from your favorite local restaurant. And lighting a candle to amp up the atmosphere. Whatever you do, stay dry and keep your eyes peeled for brighter, better sounding days ahead. And now, here is, the Week Ahead: Tuesday, 2/23, 10 a.m. to noon., Online: Seacoast Chamber Alliance Offshore Wind
Wednesday, February 10, 2021Take these tipping points to heart during the pandemic
Tipping—love it or leave it we hope that you are able to leave your usual gratuities—or more during this time of COVID-19. It is no secret that restaurant staff base wages are not wonderful (see Tip #4.) A Harris Poll conducted exclusively for Fast Company finds that while 19% of Americans say they tip less than they did before COVID-19, it also finds that 21% report tipping more often than they used to. And 40% say their tipping habits haven’t changed at all. However you tip, here are some tipping
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Saturday, January 30, 2021Take these tipping points to heart during the pandemic
Tipping—love it or leave it we hope that you are able to leave your usual gratuities—or more during this time of COVID-19. It is no secret that restaurant staff base wages are not wonderful (see Tip #4.) A Harris Poll conducted exclusively for Fast Company finds that while 19% of Americans say they tip less than they did before COVID-19, it also finds that 21% report tipping more often than they used to. And 40% say their tipping habits haven’t changed at all. However you tip, here are some tipping
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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
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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
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Monday, November 30, 2020The Week Ahead: Click on this and it will stop raining
A good blustery afternoon to you, Dear Reader, On day 335 of 2020, we take stock in where we are and where we’re going and who surrounds us. And while we know resiliency is an apt word (the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness), so is giving (providing love or other emotional support; caring.) Speaking of which, tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is touted as a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their
Wednesday, November 04, 2020Don't forget: Opportunities to meet our members inside!
This WeekVIRTUAL Thursday, Nov. 5, 8-9 a.m.: Connect & Collaborate 2. Click to learn more about this weekly networking group open to one individual for each business category. Guests are welcome!VIRTUAL Friday, Nov. 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Morning Mixer 2020 Presented by Service Credit Union. Join your fellow Chamber Collaborative members for a morning of networking and broaden your business circle. This great opportunity to meet new members and reconnect with old is presented by Service Credit Union. PLUS:
Monday, September 28, 2020If you build it... The Week Ahead for the Chamber Collaborative
Hello! “If you build it, they will come." It's a powerful statement, and only slightly misquotes Ray Kinsella in a little movie from 1989 called “Field of Dreams.” What are we building? The 37th annual 2020 Chamber Classic and First Fancy Pants Contest presented by Wheelabrator Technologies. We’re building it, and have the strong base, but we’re looking to flesh out the tourney with a few good foursomes (or not-so-good—we take all kinds if the spirit is there!) The 37th Annual Chamber Classic
Wednesday, September 16, 2020May we have your attention, please: stream.life! is only 9 days away
View this email in your browserThis WeekVIRTUAL Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5-6 p.m.: ebrew: creative and technical social time NH’s premier creative/technical networking event is the place to meet peers, share stories and opportunities, and relax after a day's work.VIRTUAL Thursday, Sept. 17, 8-9 a.m.: Connect & Collaborate 2. Click to learn more about this weekly networking group open to one individual for each business category. Guests are welcome!VIRTUAL Friday, Sept. 18, 8-9 a.m.: Connect & Collaborate. Click
Sunday, August 23, 2020Huge Thanks to our Members Helping Members
When a pandemic unfurls, it's difficult to get your bearings. To say the least. This is what the past five months have felt like for many businesses (and people in general). On days when you're just trying to stand up straight again, everyday-matters come along on their pre-Covid schedule -- and you're just not ready or able to satisfy them. As Members helping Members — these three member businesses have made contributions that helped other members with their dues during a time when the services of
Friday, 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
