Chamber Updates
Monday, March 6
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2023 Tri-Chamber Legislative Reception
Monday, March 13, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The Greater Dover, Rochester and The Falls Chambers of Commerce are pleased to present the 2023 Legislative Reception, underwritten by Eversource and hosted by Frisbie Memorial Hospital.
State, county and local officials representing the communities of Dover, Rochester and Somersworth have been invited to attend. This reception will provide Chamber members the opportunity to meet their elected officials in a casual and relaxed setting. Cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.
This is event is FREE to attend for members of the Greater Dover, Rochester and The Falls Chambers. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be provided by Frisbie Memorial Hospital.
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Business Open House: Snapology
Thursday, March16, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Snapology invited members (and your children) to join us at Snapology's new Dover location for this month's Business Open House. Bring plenty of business cards and enjoy an evening of networking with friends and colleagues.
If interested in bringing your child with you to this event, please call the office to reserve a spot. We are limited to 24 children ranging in ages 6-10. Snapology will have programming for the kids to try out while the adults network.
Light refreshments will be provided by our host.
Members interested in donating an item to the door prize pool, please contact melissa@dovernh.org
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Chamber 101
Thursday, March 23, 8 to 9 a.m.
The Dover Chamber staff invites you to join us at our March Chamber 101 program.
Take advantage of this orientation session to review your membership benefits and make sure you are leveraging your Chamber membership effectively!
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Did you know with your membership you can:
- Have your event featured in our Peek of the Week
- Have a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating your business joining the chamber, a new location, new staff, notable achievement, and more with a press release written by us and sent to our media partners
- Be featured as a Local Expert with our Local Expert Series
- Get discounted rates on community events like Apple Harvest Day and Festival of Trees
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Morning Mixer
Wednesday, April 5, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Join our host SOHO Creative Studio for our April Morning Mixer, Sponsored by First Seacoast Bank! This fast paced, speed networking program starts promptly at 8am so participants can be on their way no later than 9am. Bring businesses cards for up to 40, as this is one of our most popular programs. For more information contact Melissa at Melissa@dovernh.org.
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Nominate an Award Winner Today!
Application period closes March 17
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce invites you to submit a nomination for the 2023 Business, Nonprofit, Citizen, Volunteer, Community Arts Champion, and David K. Bamford Educator of the Year awards program. This is an opportunity for member businesses to celebrate excellence in their companies and an opportunity to recognize those who have made a lasting impact in the Greater Dover community.
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To submit an application go to dovernh.org/awards and click on the award you'd like to submit a nomination for.
All awards will be presented at the Annual Awards Dinner on May 4, 2023.
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New Hampshire restaurants available grant program
Application period closes March 15
If you own a local New Hampshire restaurant, your business may be able to receive up to $15,000 to help offset COVID-related equipment and technology costs through the Local Restaurant Infrastructure Investment Program. Don’t wait because the application period closes at 4:00 PM on March 15. Click here to learn more about the program or to apply, which is facilitated by the Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery (GOFERR).
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Small Business Day at the State House
March 24, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
BIA's annual Small Business Day at the State House is an opportunity for small business owners and managers to meet peers from other small businesses across the state and learn about solutions to many challenges they face. Learn about important upcoming small business legislation from House and Senate committee chairs, how to attract and retain employees from seasoned human resources professionals, and current economic factors facing small business financing options. The event concludes with a complimentary State House tour and meet & greet with the governor and/or legislative leadership.
For more information or sponsorship/exhibitor details, please contact at 603-224-5388 x101.
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NH Gives Registration Now Open
Applications submitted by April 1 will be entered to win $1,000
NH Gives is excited to kick off their either year of NH Gives! In 2022, more than $3.5 million was raised for 575 NH nonprofits by 13,430 donors.
To apply for participation, please gather the following:
- The legal name of the organization as it appears on your IRS form 990
- The EIN of the organization
- The CTU registration number of the organization
- The most recent annual revenue amount
- A credit card to pay the $50 non-refundable application fee
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