***** August 30, 2021 *** News & Events for our members!

The Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley

Chamber of Commerce

Weekly E-Newsletter

Please say hello to our 2021-2022 Board of Directors:

Kimberlee Hemmer, Board Chair Gary Zimmerman, Treasurer

Edward Jones Investments Budget Blinds of Amherst

Andrew Cirrone, Vice Chair Joanne McGovern, Secretary

Franklin Savings Bank People's United Bank

Mark Constable Mike Apfelberg

Mark Constable Insurance United Way of Greater Nashua

Heather Leach Maia Hanlon

Bangor Savings Bank Turnstone Corporation

Giselle Knight Lindsay Perrin

HPM Insurance Hampshire Hills Athletic Club

Marissa Griffith Robin Munson

Nathan Griffith GC Munson Law

Ruth Sterling Annabelle Hilton

Amherst Label Davis & Towle Walnut Hill Insurance

Chelsea Browne Holly Morales

Peniel Environmental 9Round Merrimack

Laurie Dufault Sunil Khadka

Humane Society for Greater Nashua Triangle Credit Union

Janelle Ward Elizabeth Covino

Wendi's Cleaning Services, Inc. YMCA of Greater Nashua

Carla Reardon

Budweiser Brewery Experience

Upcoming Meetings and Events

Visit our Chamber Calendar for details on each event and meeting.

Lunch 'N Leads

Thursday, September 2

12:00-1:00 PM

at The Chamber Office

Business After Hours

Wednesday, September 15

at SpeedPro Solutions- Amherst

5:30-7:00 PM

Chamber 101

Thursday, September 16

9:00-10:00 AM

In-person at chamber office and via Zoom

Best of Awards Banquet

Wednesday, September 29

at Alpine Grove, Hollis

5:30-8:30 PM

BUY TICKETS

Interested in joining a committee?

Visit our calendar here

For Chamber Members:

Maximize Your Membership

Join us for Chamber 101

Thursday, September 16, 2021

9-10 am

Whether you are a new chamber member or would like to brush up on your membership benefits,

this is for you!

Email us for more information: Liz.Calabria@gmsvcc.org

Recent News and Events

Ribbon Cutting held at B.Well Studios in Merrimack, NH

We recently held a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate a new location for B. Well Studios located 416 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH.

B. Well Studios is a creative space for all ages and abilities offering dance, acrobatics, art, yoga, zumba, TRX, Barre, Ladies Night Out Events, Birthday Parties and more.

Visit their website for a full schedule: www.b-wellstudios.com

If you are interested in hosting a Ribbon Cutting for your business as a new member or to celebrate a new location or renovation of your space, contact us today: Liz.Calabria@gmsvcc.org

Looking for employees for your business?

Let the GMSVCC website help you.

Create a Job Posting on our chamber website.

Watch a short video how-to here: JOB POSTING

Job Fair

Monadnock and Dartmouth Regions Virtual Job Fair

August 31th, 2021 - 11am-1pm

Need help finding employees for your business?

Check out the resources at https://www.nhworks.org/

NH SBDC

GMSVCC is proud to partner with THE NH SBDC to connect our members to the resources to enhance the success of your business.

NH SBDC is the leading resource for business advising and education for small businesses in the Granite State.

Some of the many benefits offered by the SBDC are listed here:

No Cost Business Advising

eCourses

Webinars

Merrimack Valley SCORE Webinars

Take a Workshop:

Facebook Groups for Business

Friday, September 10, 2:00 PM

While businesses do still need to have Facebook Business Pages, learn how to leverage, and optimize Facebook groups, both starting your own and taking advantage of local and targeted groups. Paying attention to group etiquette and rules as well as learn how to set that up in your own Facebook group and how best to moderate a group. If you need employees, learn what groups out there that you can post help wanted on as well as business-oriented networking groups where you can share your business promotions.

Need help getting your new business started or solving problems with your existing business?

Over 100 business owners and executives are available for FREE, confidential, face-to-face, video and email counseling. Request a mentor today!

Learn More

BIA of NH

BIA Emerging Leader Training offers edge in tight labor market

As business and nonprofit enterprises in New Hampshire face an ultra-tight labor market, investing in their best and brightest employees can make the difference in retaining them. The Business & Industry Association’s (BIA) fourth annual Emerging Leader Training can give organizations the edge they need.

BIA, in partnership with Sojourn Partners and the University of New Hampshire’s CEO & Family Enterprise Center, offers an exclusive and proven leadership development training program that provides coaching and training for participants in six, day-long sessions spread over six months. Applications are being accepted for the 2021-2022 program that begins Sept. 23.

Click HERE for more information

Capitol Connect Program

As a member of the Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce, your business your business with 10 or fewer employees is eligible to be part of the Capitol Connect Program. The Capitol Connect Program is a program with our partner the Business & Industry Association of NH.

Click HERE to learn more.

The Business and Industry Association is New Hampshire’s statewide chamber of commerce and leading business advocate. Through advocacy with state legislators and regulators, we shape business-friendly public policy and provide counterbalance to legislation and regulations that threaten the growth and prosperity of New Hampshire businesses.