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August 2016
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In This Issue
NECU Announces Merger
NECU
Northeast Credit Union (NECU) and Ocean Communities Federal Credit Union jointly announced today their intent to merge subject to regulatory and other approvals. The merger of these two organizations will create one of the top credit unions in the Northeast serving approximately 124,000 members. The combined partnership will provide a broader array of financial products, services and technology to Ocean Communities' members and expand Northeast Credit Union's member base.

For more information, visit www.necu.org.
Belknap Dental Receives Accolades
Belknap Dental
Belknap Dental is pleased to announce they have won the SMG 2016 Reader's Choice Award for the Best Dentist in the Seacoast!  

They are also thrilled to announce that Dr. Jyoti Thapa has been named one of New Hampshire Magazine's 2016 Top Dentist. Belknap Dental would like to Thank all of their amazing patients and for allowing them to bring your family the best dental care on the Seacoast!

Visit www.belknapdental.com for more information.
Neoscope One of America's Fastest Growing Companies
Neoscope
Inc. magazine today ranked Neoscope NO. 2078 on its 35th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. the list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment- its independent small businesses. Companies such as Microsoft, Dell, Domino's Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees of the Inc. 5000.

Visit www.neoscopeit.com for more information.
Welch Joins NEMO
NEMO Equipment
NEMO Equipment, Inc., an award-winning outdoor gear manufacturer, has added Mike Welch as its North American Sales Director. Welch comes to NEMO with extensive outdoor industry sales experience, formerly working with Mountain Hardwear, Mammut, Karhu and Line skis. Welch will be responsible for developing and maintaining close relationships with account buyers and managers. He'll also manage the sales force, e-commerce platform and inside dealer and customer service teams.

Click here to read the full article.
Registration Open for AHD 5K! 
AHD 5K
The Apple Harvest Day 5K Road Race kicks off the Seacoast's premier autumn street festival. The 5K Road Race starts on River Street and ends on Washington Street in downtown Dover. The USATF certified course runs directly through the Apple Harvest Day festival site on Washington Street and Central Avenue, and then winds through historic Dover on a rolling course that is suitable for beginner runners and walkers, as well as advanced racers.The first 250 registrants receive a free dry fit t-shirt! For more information about the race, click here!

Mav's Bizier Named Manager of the Year
Seacoast Mavericks
Ben Bizier refuses to take much - if any - credit in guiding the Seacoast Mavericks through the best season in program history. Bizier was presented with the Manager of the Year trophy by Futures Collegiate Baseball League commissioner Christopher Hall. Bizier coaches at Broward Community College (Davie, Fla.) during the school year and is in his first season with the Mavericks.

For the full article, click here.
Dermatology & Skin Health Recognized as "Best Dermatologist"
Dermatology _ Skin Health
Dermatology and Skin Health announced that they have been selected as a winner of the 2016 Seacoast Media Group's Readers' Choice Award for Best Dermatologist.

"We're grateful for the recognition," voiced Dermatology and Skin Health's Practice Manager, Laurie Seavey. "It's been a trying year in light of losing our beloved leader and founder Dr. James L. Campbell. But, in staying true to his legacy, we've pushed forward and are offering the same compassionate, patient focused care in an environment that fosters comfort, betterment, and advanced skin cancer detection and treatment. We've always put our patient's first, so we're truly humbled for this honor and for the public's continued support of our practice."

Visit dermskinhealth.com for more information.
Van Rossum Named President & CEO
Service Credit Union David Van Rossum has been formally announced as the credit union's President/CEO.

As Chief Administration Officer at Service Credit Union (Service) , David Van Rossum operated as a liaison between the credit union and the areas it served, cultivating meaningful relationships throughout the community. When appointed as Interim President/CEO in February, David eagerly and eloquently took on the crucial yet demanding role, overseeing all affairs of the credit union with $2.9 billion in assets, over 50 locations and more than 225,000 members. 

For more information, visit www.servicecu.org.
Welcome  New Members
(Joined July 29- August 29, 2016)

UNH Professional Development & Training
Michael Mengers | 11 Garrison Avenue, Durham |   unh.edu/training

AutoFair Nissan of Stratham
Dan Reed  | 45 Portsmouth Avenue, Stratham www.autofairnissan.com

New Hope for Children
Alisa & Tim Karwowski  | 130 Central Avenue, Dover |  www.newhopeadoption.com

Turnip The Beet
Allison Williams  | 1 Washington Street, Suite 1010, Dover  www.turnipthebeetnh.com

Creative Writing Classes & Tutoring Services
Gina Troisi  | 16C Portland Avenue, Dover gina-troisi.com
 
Wicked Staffing Solutions, LLC
Derik Cormier  | 11 Weeks Lane, Dover | www.wickedstaffingsolutions.com

Jenne Holmes
Somersworth, NH  | www.somersworthnow.com
Member Renewals
We wish to thank the following organizations who renewed their Chamber membership in August.

Dover Professional Firefighters Assoc.
Forty Five Market Street Bakery & Cafe
Renewal E-Blast Raffle
Members who renew their membership during their renewal month are entered to win a free dedicated e-blast to go out on their organization's behalf.  Valued at $200! 

The renewal e-blast winner for August was Corinne's School of Dance !
Get your membership in on-time to win!
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