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Chamber 411
Thursday, October 11, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce
550 Central Avenue, Dover
The Dover  Chamber 's Member Information Center (MIC) is a powerful web-based resource. New updates to the MIC have been made to help simplify and enrich your online experience. This session will cover the key tools and tips to help you optimize your business listing on the Dover  Chamber  website, and connect with your colleagues and the community.
 


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Business Open House Business Open House
Tuesday, October 16, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Eastern Bank
538 Central Avenue, Dover
Eastern Bank   welcomes Chamber members to its monthly Business Open House event. Bring plenty of business cards and enjoy an evening of networking with friends and colleagues.


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Local Experts Series
Thursday, October 25, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
McConnel Center, 61 Locust St., Dover
Topic: Pipelines & Prospecting for New Business
Presenter: Tom Levasseur, The Beacon Retirement Group 
This session we will discuss how time management and prospecting intersect for efficiency. We will also explore creative approaches to employ and specific skills to master.

The 2018  Local   Expert  Series will present six sessions focused on identifying your brand and leveraging modern marketing tools to grow your business.


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Housing Summit
Seacoast Housing Summit
Thursday, November 1, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Huddleston Hall, University of New Hampshire, 73 Main Street, Durham NH

Produced in partnership by the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast and the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce.  

Keynote Speaker:
Laurel Adams, President, Regional Economic Deveopment Center (REDC)

Moderator:
Elissa Margolin, Director, Housing Action NH

Presenters:
Craig Welch, Executive Director, Portsmouth Housing Authority
Rebecca Perkins, City Councilor, City of Portsmouth
George Reagan, Housing Awareness Program Administrator, New Hampshire Housing
Michelle Mears, Senior Planner, City of Rochester



KnowledgeExpand Your Knowledge
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Smart Business Series-Bring in the Business smart business
Wednesdays, October 31, November 14, November 28, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Dover Police Department Conference Center
Depending on your industry, you may call them clients, guests, patrons, patients, or donors. However you refer to your customers, you need to Bring in the Business! Messaging and customer service are key elements to any successful business. Learn how to effectively market your business and establish your customer experience to attract more customers, close the deal and keep them coming back.

The 2018  Eastern Bank Smart Business Series consists of three, two-hour long workshops featuring a distinguished panel of branding and customer service experts who will provide insight on how to create content, convert leads into sales, and the importance of exceptional customer service. 



StatewideShape Your Community
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Award Nominations
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce invites you to submit a nomination for the 2019 Business, Citizen, Volunteer and Non-Profit of the Year awards program. This is an opportunity for member businesses to celebrate excellence in their companies and an opportunity to recognize a citizen, volunteer and nonprofit who has made a lasting impact in the Greater Dover community.  Deadline for nominations is Friday, November 16th.