Chamber Updates
Monday, August 1
Morning Mixer at Wildside Candle Co.
Wednesday, August 3, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Join our sponsor First Seacoast Bank and host Wildside Candle Company for the August Morning Mixer at 6 School Street in Dover. This structured program gives member and not-yet members an opportunity to make several connections quickly. Whether you are looking to try the chamber out, or have been a long term member, there is a connection waiting to be made with this program. 
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Index Packaging Grand Opening
Wednesday, August 3, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Join in for a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and lunch on Wednesday, August 3. Index packaging will be celebrating their 200+ employees with a catered lunch and would love to share their new expanded facility with members of the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber 101
Thursday, August 11, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

The Dover Chamber staff invites you to join us at our Chamber 101 program. Take advantage of this orientation session to review your membership benefits. Make sure you are leveraging your Chamber membership effectively! There will be ample time for questions and networking with other members.
Local Expert Series: Sailing the mighty Piscataqua
Monday, August 15, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.

Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and Great Bay Yacht Club for our August Local Expert Series. Participants will learn about the perfect little catboat designed by Ned McIntosh and enjoyed by families on the Piscataqua for almost 70 years. We will also learn about the challenges presented by the mighty Piscataqua and how respect, knowledge, and a little common sense can lead to a lot of fun on our local waters. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing appropriate for standing outside in the elements. The Local Expert Series is sponsored by Ourea Solutions.
Business Open House at Spring Village at Dover
Wednesday, August 17, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Spring Village at Dover will welcome Chamber members to the August Business Open House! Bring plenty of business cards and enjoy an evening of networking with friends and colleagues. Light refreshments will be provided. Bring your business cards to be entered to win our door prize raffle. If interested in providing additional door prizes for this event, please contact Melissa at 603-742-2218 to arrange.
Volunteers needed for Cochecho Arts Festival!
Friday, August 12, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

The Chamber is seeking volunteers to help sell raffle tickets at the final Friday Night headliner show this summer on August 12! Help to give back to the community while wearing your company swag and enjoying music at the park!
If you can help out, please email Hope at hope@dovernh.org. You will need to arrive by 6 p.m. to help set up for the show (starts at 6:30 p.m.) and we will need your help until intermission (around 7:30 p.m.).
Business Resources
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Apply for SBDC’s programs before it’s too late!
August 15 deadline

If you are not yet an SBDC client, request advising, meet with your SBDC business advisor, and ask them about these programs:
Thank you to our Direct Connect supporters
Email Kam at kameron@dovernh.org to learn how to advertise.