Chamber Member News & Events
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SCORE Announces Fall 2019 Small Business Workshop Series
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SCORE has announced its Fall 2019 workshop series where area residents and those seeking empowerment in business can enroll.
The workshops sponsored by Mascoma Bank are held at the SCORE office, 20 West Park Street, Suite 316, Lebanon, NH are offered on Thursdays (and one Wednesday) from 5-8 p.m. The workshop presenters at bring years of experience to the job. As well as being knowledgeable in the workshop subject, they have a down-to-earth approach based on their experience in counseling small businesses.
The fee for each workshop is $30. If you invite your spouse or business partner to attend as your guest, the fee for the two of you would be $40. Veterans are FREE.
This workshop covers the basic elements one must consider in having your own business. A primer on developing and managing any small business, this workshop provides critical materials and a step-by-step process for developing a workable approach to assessing and planning a new business.
All aspects of franchising, positive & negative, will be discussed in this workshop. Some of the topics that will be covered are: setting goals & objectives; ownership options; how to safely research and select the right franchise; ownership options; how to finance your business; and available resources and consultant services.
This workshop concentrates on loan programs available through the Small Business Administration and local financial institutions. A representative from the SBA, Grafton Regional Development Corp., and Mascoma Bank will take you through the process of accessing capital for your business.
Before seeking business financing from a bank, relatives, or other sources, creating a business plan is a must. This workshop covers a step-by-step guide for putting together the seven basic sections required for a good and effective business plan. Specific time will be spent discussing what bank loan officers are looking for in a business plan.
Choosing the right Internet Marketing options can be a daunting task for a small business. This workshop will start with website fundamentals and then delve into blogging, email marketing, Pay per Click, and newsletters - all intended to help you focus on producing cost-benefit marketing results.
This workshop will provide an overview of the major social media marketing channels – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and LinkedIn. Various tools will be examined to help you not only chose the correct channel for your marketing efforts, but also reduce and streamline your workload. Social media marketing content will also be presented.
For more information about the workshops or to reserve a spot, visit Upper Valley Score
www.uppervalley.score.org
or call (603) 448-3491.
ABOUT SCORE:
a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than forty years.
Upper Valley SCORE
was founded in 1967 as Chapter 184 and currently has more than 30 volunteer mentors who are all experienced business owners and managers. SCORE offers experience and knowledge to help small business owners and potential small business owners achieve success. Services include confidential, free face to face counseling, email counseling, business workshops
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Discuss issues relevant to young people in the Sullivan County and Lake Sunapee regions of New Hampshire.
Housing you can afford? Student debt? Protecting New Hampshire's outdoor recreational areas? The cost of child care?
As a young person in New Hampshire, what are the issues that matter most to you? What affects your decision to stay in, or leave, the Granite State? As Stay Work Play prepares to advocate on the behalf of the state's young people during the 2020 legislative session in Concord, we want to know.
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Seminars & Trainings Presented by Clark-Mortenson Agency
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State and federal regulations are part of doing business; but fines and penalties for non-compliance don't have to be. Clark-Mortenson compliance workshops cover a range of topics, from labor laws to federal mandates. Our presenters focus on specific, practical information that you can use to improve your
compliance
practices right now. Designed for company owners, managers and HR directors, our workshops are open to all local businesses and most events are free of charge.
October 16, 2019 at 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Claremont Opera House Announces 2019 Season
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The 2019 Claremont Opera House season opens on October 19 with the
Foreigners Journey
tribute band playing the greatest hits from both Foreigner and Journey.
On November 2
nd,
Takin it to the Streets, a Doobie Brothers Experience,
covers all of The Doobie's great hits and an occasional deep track or two with stunning accuracy. CBS, NY stated, “It was one of the best tribute concerts we've seen."
Comedian
Bob Marley
returns for his annual visit, this time on a Thursday, November 14
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with an all new show sure to have friends laughing with tears rolling down their faces.
Wanting something a little heavier?
Dirty Deeds-an ACDC Experience
on November 30, is a great holiday gift for anyone that's in to heavy metal!
Comedian Paul D’Angelo and Nashville recording artist Lexi James will be co headlining a “
Yee Haws and Ha Has”
event for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy and sensational country music on January 25
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“
The World’s Greatest Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers!” according to Katie Daryl, Mark Cuban and Ryan Seacrest of AXS-TV, will rock the stage on February 15th.
RentaComic brings 2 nights of comedy to chase away the winter blues to the Opera House stage on February 29
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and April 25. Scheduled comedians can be found on the COH website.
On March 14th, for the Irish in all of us, Wood’s Tea Company performs bluegrass, Celtic tunes, folk songs, and sea chanties.
After standing ovations, back by popular demand
, Tusk,
"The World's #1 Fleetwood Mac Tribute"
, returns on April 3
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Moondance, the ultimate Van Morrison Tribute Concert, captures the Van Morrison concert experience like no other on May 2nd.
Don't forget to check out
www.claremontoperahouse.org
for more information! For your convenience, a link is there to sign up for email notices to get breaking news on shows that have been added at the last minute as well as the chance to be in a drawing for free tickets.
Tickets make great gifts. With print at home option, tickets can be purchased online at
www.claremontoperhouse.org
, by phone at 603-542-4433 or in person at the Opera House Box office in City Hall Complex at 58 Opera House Square.
We look forward to seeing you soon at the Claremont Opera House!
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Places we LOVE in
Sullivan County
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Choose your favorite outdoor place, building, restaurant, business or historical site. Any place where others can visit is perfect to share. Use your smart phone to snap a photo, then visit
bit.ly/LoveSullivan to upload and describe what makes it special to you!
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Taverne on the Square is now offering a 15% discount for lunch to all business members of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce.
Lunch is served from 11:00am to 4:00pm
For your convenience you may consider calling an hour ahead of your desired pick up time. Then simply pick up your lunch order to go. If you prefer, we will be happy to have it ready to serve to you!
Simply mention promo code: Jasper56
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Regional Public Transportation Survey
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The Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission is preparing an update to the Regional Public and Human Service Transportation Coordination Plan. These plans are required to be completed by the Federal Transit Administration in order for the region to be eligible for funding through the Section 5310 program which provides transportation to senior citizens and individuals with a disability.
To better inform the Plans for Sullivan and Southern Grafton County, we have prepared a survey for Citizens and Transit Riders throughout the region. We would be very grateful if you would complete the survey by Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas Penny Sale
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Sunday - October 6, 2019 at 1:00 PM (doors open 12 Noon)
St. Joseph Church Hall Elm St. - Claremont, NH
100 Plus Prizes / Refreshments
Sponsored by and Benefit of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Ct. Virgil H. Barber #892
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ServSafe
®
is a nationally recognized food safety certification program of the National Restaurant Association. Participants passing the exam given at the end of the class, with a score of 75% or higher, will receive ServSafe
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Food Protection Manager Certification. Certification is valid for five years.
The cost of the training is $140 which includes the ServSafe
®
Manager Book, 7th Edition & Exam. For persons with disabilities, dietary, language or financial difficulties requiring special accommodations, please contact us prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to arrange accommodations. Books and exams are available in several languages, please check with our office for availability before registering.
Upcoming ServSafe
®
classes: All classes are from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cheshire Medical Center - 580 Court St. - Keene, NH
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Sullivan County Health Care - 5 Nursing Home Dr. - Unity, NH
(95 County Farm Rd. on GPS)
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Mt. Eustis Commons - 260 Cottage St. - Littleton, NH
S.A.F.E. - Safety Awareness in the Food Environment
S.A.F.E. (Safety Awareness in the Food Environment) is a free 2-hour training that covers personal hygiene; cross-contamination; controlling time and temperature; and safe food handling. It’s a comprehensive introduction for new or seasonal employees and a valuable refresher for longtime staff! Trainings can be done right at your facility.
Upcoming S.A.F.E. Classes:
Classes are offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day.
Keene Public Library - 60 Winter St. - Keene, NH
Must register
HERE
by noon on 9/19/19
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Claremont Savings Bank - 145 Broad St. - Claremont, NH
Must register
HERE
by noon on 10/10/19
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UNH Cooperative Extension Grafton County Office
3855 Dartmouth College Hwy. - North Haverhill, NH
Must register
HERE
by noon on 11/7/19
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Upper Valley Land Trust - Corporate Volunteer Program
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The Upper Valley Land Trust has an exciting opportunity to offer Upper Valley businesses and employees! Now in its second year of operation, the Corporate Volunteer Program puts your employees to work in the community, volunteering with our local environmental nonprofit to make a difference socially and ecologically. This offering is designed to provide an opportunity for your Upper Valley business to spend time volunteering in the outdoors and strengthen bonds between your team members. This program will benefit your business in many ways:
· Engaging employees in team building activities in a beautiful environment outside of the typical workplace
· Involving your group with our local social and natural communities
· Providing a philanthropy opportunity for a business and its employees
· Reenergizing and resetting a team dynamic before diving back into work projects
We are ready to create a volunteer experience tailored to the needs of your company! Contact
Paul Blazevich
(
(603) 643-6626 x 201)
for program offerings, more information on CVP, or to begin customizing your own volunteer experience. UVLT’s current project offerings for CVP are attached below, which also includes program logistics and a recommended packing list for participants.
The Upper Valley Land Trust is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, committed to preserving natural areas, working farmlands, and priority habitat so residents and visitors alike can enjoy the scenic landscapes that make the Upper Valley so special.
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Holiday Crafters and Vendors Fair
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Holiday Crafters and Vendors Fair sponsored by St. Mary Parish - Claremont NH
Saturday - November 2, 2019 St. Mary Gym - Main St. - Claremont NH
9:00 AM - 1: 00 PM
Featuring ...
Area Crafters and Vendors
Cookie and Sweet Breads Sale
50 / 50 Raffle
Food Concession
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Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce | 24 Opera House Sq. Claremont, NH 03743
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