Chamber Updates
Monday, September 12
Local Expert Series: How to make a Cocktail
Thursday, September 15, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION WAITLIST ONLY

Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and Roost for our September Local Expert Series. Roost is known for their seasonal cocktails. Join us for an evening of learning how cocktails are made, and what inspires Roost's mixologist when coming up with unique drinks.

Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably. We will be seated at Roost's bar for the duration of the program. Please note: This is a 21+ event. Due to space, participation is limited to 20 participants. The Local Expert Series is sponsored by Ourea Solutions.
Business Open House & Chamber Annual Meeting
Thursday, September 22, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
104 Washington Street in Dover

Join our host The Sassy Biscuit Co. for the GDCC Annual Meeting and September Business Open House. A brief meeting will be held for Chamber business as well as an opportunity to thank the outgoing board members and recognize the incoming board members.

Bring plenty of business cards for networking and to be entered to win our door prize raffle. Light refreshments will be provided. If interested in providing additional door prizes for this event, please contact Melissa at 603-742-2218 to arrange.
New Hampshire Offshore Wind Summit 
September 27, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel (250 Market Street, Portsmouth) 

This full-day event will showcase NH’s existing businesses, workforce, and infrastructure to highlight the resources available in the state if offshore wind is deployed in the Gulf of Maine. Program includes: offshore wine in the Gulf of Maine and the role of the state of NH, the perspective of NH’s public utilities and consumers, NH’s businesses, workforce and the offshore wind industry, energy and infrastructure opportunities, and an optional boat tour of port facility or trolley tour of Pease International Tradeport. There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. 
Enhanced Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday, October 4, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
61 Locust St, Dover

Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the Dover Adult Learning Center's 50 years of service! DALC has been recognized as an Outstanding Adult Education Program by the US Secretary of Education several times in its 50 year history. It is one of the three largest Adult Education Programs in New Hampshire. Join us for a night of celebration and learning more about this great program in our local community. Light refreshments will be served by sponsor Mezzanine Catering.
Morning Mixer
Wednesday, October 5, 8 to 9 a.m.

Join our sponsor First Seacoast Bank and host Haas Dental for the October Morning Mixer. This structured program gives member and not-yet members an opportunity to make several connections quickly. Each grouping will have 2-3 minutes to connect. 
Citizens Leadership Academy
Begins October 6

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and the City of Dover partner to offer local residents a closer look at their community through the Dover Citizens Leadership Academy, sponsored by Eastern Bank. This program will increase citizens' knowledge of the Dover community and introduce them to opportunities to become more involved as active leaders in the community. CLA is a six-session program spanning over four weeks. Click below to register or to see the schedule for this year's program.
Business Resources
New Hampshire Small Business Survey
Survey is LIVE now and will close on September 30

The 2022 New Hampshire Small Business Survey will help NH SBDC find out more about small business' current status and ongoing concerns. Hearing from business owners - including you - helps SBDC and other economic development organizations to better understand challenges and needs going forward. By leveraging the results of the survey, they can more effectively assist small businesses.

Click here to take the survey.
Leadership Seacoast is seeking candidates for the class of 2023

Annually, Leadership Seacoast accepts a diverse group of established and emerging leaders to participate in its seven-month civic engagement program. Participants explore and examine key issues
impacting the cultural, social, political and economic lives of Seacoast residents.
Why should you apply? You will gain a broader perspective of the Seacoast Region and your role in the community and build a lasting network of civic-minded local leaders from your class and over 1,000 program
graduates. You can discover issues you are passionate about and meet the community leaders who deal in those issues daily.

Join in for a Meet and Greet to learn more:
Tuesday, September 13, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. at Strawberry Banke Museum (14 Hancock St. Portsmouth)
Tuesday, October 4, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Cambridge Trust (920 Central Ave. Dover)

RSVP for either event by visiting here. Limited space is available.
Have a job opening you are looking to fill?

Let us help you promote your jobs through our employment opportunities page.

All you have to do is email your job link, career page, or job flyer to Melissa@dovernh.org and she will put together a job listing for you on the chamber website.
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