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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Chamber Updates
Morning Mixer
Wednesday, June 3, 8-9 a.m.

Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce online for our monthly Morning Mixer Hosted by  Greg West Photography . 

Pre-registration is required and is limited to 30 participants. The program starts promptly at 8 a.m. with instructions for the unique new set-up. The goal is to have a similar format to the original mixer, just virtually.

Thank you to our sponsor First Seacoast Bank for continuing to support this program both online and in person.
Watch: Marketing for a Successful Re-opening Webinar

For some businesses, there are opportunities to reinvent, grow, and actually gain market share when re-opening. This recording is from Wednesday, May 20th's webinar.
Thank you to Christine Sieks, Townsquare Media's Regional Market President for Northern New England, for leading the webinar.

Also thank you to Warren Daniel, Seacoast Director for the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center, for providing introductory remarks and participating in the Q&A session following Christine's presentation.
Watch: Paycheck Protection Program Follow-Up Webinar

The PPP documents recently released were discussed in the webinar from Friday. They help small businesses seek forgiveness at the conclusion of the eight-week covered period, which begins with the disbursement of their loans.

Thank you to our presenters:

Benjamin Siracusa Hillman, Esq., Partner, Shaheen & Gordon

Paula Daley DePlanche, Vice President and Partner, Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, P.A.

Timothy Dargan, SVP and Senior Commercial Loan Officer, First Seacoast Bank
Community Happenings
Prequalification Due Date: May 29, 2020

Governor Sununu authorized the allocation and expenditure of an initial  $400 million in emergency funding  from the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund (“flex funds”) to provide emergency financial relief to New Hampshire small for-profit businesses due to the economic disruption caused by COVID-19. New Hampshire small businesses are required to provide information concerning their possible COVID-19-related lost revenues and receipt of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans or any other federal relief. This information will be used to determine appropriate relief criteria and amounts to meet the needs of eligible small businesses.
 
Eligibility :
  • principal place of business in New Hampshire
  • generated less than $20 million in revenue during the 2019 tax year
  • healthcare, childcare, and agriculture businesses are not eligible; those businesses are or will be addressed through other programs.        

Important Dates & Timeline

  • Mandatory Deadline to Submit Completed Prequalification Form: May 29, 2020
  • Announcement of Program Specifics: June 1, 2020
  • Deadline to File Completed Application: June 8, 2020
 
The prequalification form  must be submitted online.
The specifics of this funding opportunity will be announced on June 1, 2020, and any eligible businesses will need to submit a formal application within one week, by June 8, 2020.  

For more information , click here .
State offers masks to businesses preparing to open

Businesses in need of disposable masks are now able to request masks from the State of New Hampshire. Masks are provided to New Hampshire businesses at no cost.
To request masks and arrange for pickup, visit  here.

The Strafford County Public Health Network understands the economic impact that COVID-19 has had on our communities and the importance to many to return to work and re-open business, while also keeping employers, employees and consumers safe. In an effort to best support the business community, SCPHN would like to ask you a few short questions.

Do you have a business update you would like to share with your fellow Chamber members? Send the details to info@dovernh.org so we can share your update in a future Direct Connect.
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