Thursday, June 16th from 2:30PM to 4:00PM at BAE Systems, 65 Spitbrook Road, Nashua will be the date and place for this year's business roundtable.

This important roundtable discussion is one of 10 throughout the state being hosted by regional Chambers of Commerce and the BIA. It is designed to give the business community a voice in establishing a proactive legislative and regulatory agenda for the 2012 legislative session at the New Hampshire State House.

Business leaders will be asked to identify cchallenges affecting their operations.  Next, they will be asked to rank these challenges from most pressing to least pressing.  Finally, business leaders will be able to recommend action steps.  The roundtable is open to the general public, members of Chambers of Commerce, and the BIA.  There is no charge or fee to participate, but we do ask that you RSVP so we can plan appropriately.  

To register: Gr. Nashua Business Roundtable Discussion, June 16th 
 

St. Joseph Hospital offers DVT Risk Screening Program and Oral Cancer Screenings in June to help you stay healthy.  

FREE DVT Risk Screening Program

Thursday, June 9, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Are you or a loved one at risk for Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) blood clots? DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the lower limbs. DVT is preventable and treatable. Find out your risk today!

FREE Oral Cancer Screenings

Tuesday, June 14, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

With more than 30,000 cases of oral cancer diagnosed each year, the disease is more prevalent than melanoma. Screening for oral cancer saves lives and should be a part of your annual dental visit. It's painless and can be completed in just a matter of minutes. Join us as doctors from Lowell & Nashua Oral Surgery Associates offer FREE oral screenings.

Pre-registration is required for both screenings. For more information or to register, please call Community Health Education at St. Joseph Hospital at (603) 595.3168, or visit us online at www.stjosephhospital.com.

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The third annual Earth Day contest in Hudson's elementary schools sponsored by the Town Recycling Committee was a huge success with over 410 entries submitted by Earth Day, 2011. The contest was focused on students searching Committee approved recycling websites in cooperation with teachers and parents to find the answers to five basic and three bonus questions related to Earth Day and recycling facts.

All five elementary schools participated with the highest numbers of contest entries received from Presentation of Mary Academy (PMA), Hills Garrison School and Nottingham West (NWES).  The class with the highest numbers of entries was Room 305 at NWES, closely followed by NWES Room 408 and PMA 5JD.

Winners of the contest are Paola M. fourth grade, NWES; Amanda N., first grade, Hills Garrison; Brad D., fourth grade, PMA; Corey O., third grade, HO Smith; and Tom B, first grade, Library St.  Certificates and prizes will be awarded by the Selectmen and representatives of Enterprise Bank at the Board of Selectmen's Meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2011.  Certificates will also be presented to the schools and popsicle parties are planned for the classes with highest levels of student participation. 

Previous contests in the elementary schools include a poster contest in 2009 and a slogan contest in 2010 which resulted in four winning slogans which appear on banners in the schools and other town venues.  The numbers of entries in the Scavenger Hunt far outnumber the earlier contests and demonstrate the enthusiasm and commitment to protecting the environment through recycling among the youth of Hudson.

NH Small Business Development Center provides professional one-on-one business management advice and educational programs, at NO COST, to new and existing businesses. 

Small businesses are vital to our state's economic vitality; the NH SBDC's goal is to help your business succeed!  For FREE e-learning courses, such as crafting a business plan, marketing, finance and managment information; or hot small business topics and resources visit NH SBDC at www.NHSBDC.org .

Did you hear about a new bakery in town... or about the new promotions offered at your local community bank or credit union.... or learn the new location of the local physical therapy business ...   how about some of the projects going on at Benson's Park... or that our local high school was recognized as the 2011 NH Secondary School for Excellence? 

Well the recent 2011 Community Expo sponsored by the Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce provided local residents the opportunity to find out more about such businesses as Klemm's Bakery, People's United Bank and Digital Credit Union, the Center for Physical Therapy & Exercise, the Friends of Benson's Park and Alvirne High School and so much more! 

It was a great event that combined the local businesses with the community and school organizations all in one place!  This collaborative event brought all aspects of the community together, giving each an opportunity to shine!

The 2011 Community Expo was another success with many new exhibitors from the business community as well as local organizations and school groups!  Thank you to all that participated and to everyone that stopped by!

Check out our recent photo e-blast or view all the photo's on our facebook page!

At the Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce, we know that a satisfied member's endorsement is better than any advertising!  So it occurred to us, why not reward members like you for telling others about the benefit of the GHCC.  And that's what we are doing! 

For every referral that signs on as a new member you will receive $25 for each towards your membership dues! Click here for the form & details.