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| April 2012 | Gr. Hudson Chamber of Comerce
MEMBER NEWS & HAPPENINGS |
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Greetings!
The GHCC continues to be all about our members!
If you have news, events or happenings you wish to share, send the information to info@hudsonchamber.com, this is a free BENEFIT for our Members! We look forward to hearing from you!
Keep it local ... support our businesses and organizations! |
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 | T-BONES - NH Restaurants |
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MAY 18 - 25TH NEW HAMPSHIRE RESTAURANT WEEK
 Gov. John Lynch announced that he would proclaim May 18-25 as New Hampshire Restaurant Week, further continuing the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association's goal in highlighting the Granite State as a culinary destination. More than 100 restaurants across the state, including our own T-BONES Great American Eatery, have already committed to Restaurant Week NH; an eight-day event featuring prix fix menus at lunch and/or dinner, and 10 Celebrity Chefs will be promoting the event throughout the state. "Stay and dine" packages will also be offered by participating lodging properties throughout New Hampshire.
"I highly encourage the people of New Hampshire to experience all that our fine restaurants have to offer during New Hampshire Restaurant Week," Lynch said. "As Governor, I am proud of our restaurant and lodging industry. New Hampshire restaurants are known for their great food and knowledgeable staff, making for a wonderful dining experience that I hope you will experience for yourself during Restaurant Week in May, and all throughout the year."
Restaurant Week NH is presented by The NH Liquor and Wine Outlet and Great New Hampshire Restaurants. Supporting sponsors are Coca-Cola and Horizon Beverage. Contributing sponsors are American Express, Stella Artois, Sysco, Laconia Savings Bank and the Common Man. Restaurant Week NH is also funded in part by NH Division of Travel and Tourism. For more information about the event, visit www.RestaurantWeekNH.com. |
| St. Mary's Bank |
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DAVID SMITH JOINS ST. MARY'S BANK AS FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
St. Mary's Bank, the nation's first credit union, is pleased to announce the  appointment of David P. Smith to financial consultant in St. Mary's Financial Services division.
"We are excited to welcome a seasoned financial advisor like David to our team," said Leo Simard, St. Mary's Bank Senior Vice President, Director of Business Development and Retail Sales. "Our members will benefit tremendously from the knowledge and expertise David has gained during his almost 30 years in the financial services industry."
Smith will support the financial needs of the credit union members by providing access to non-traditional banking services including brokerage services and financial, estate, investment, retirement and education planning.
Prior to joining St. Mary's Bank, Smith was a financial advisor for People's Securities, Inc. in Manchester. He has worked as a financial consultant for Bancnorth Investment Group in Salem and was a vice president, business development officer for Citizens Bank in Manchester. A resident of Londonderry, Smith holds a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of New Hampshire in Durham and a certificate from the Cannon Financial Institute in Boston, Mass.
Founded in Manchester, New Hampshire in 1908, St. Mary's Bank is the nation's first credit union. As a not-for-profit, member-owned credit union, St. Mary's Bank makes progressive financial products and services available and affordable to consumers and businesses. Members enjoy excellent service, competitive rates, low fees and state-of-the-art banking services. Headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, St. Mary's Bank has branches in Manchester, Hudson, Londonderry, Milford and Nashua. Call 1-888-786-2791 or visit www.stmarysbank.com for more information. |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock |
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RECIPIENT OF EMINENCE AWARD
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua was the recipient of the Eminence Award for  "Large Business of the Year" by the Nashua Chamber. In addition, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua Medical Director, Dr. Sanders Burstein, was recognized as a nominee for "Business Person of the Year."
The Large Business of the Year Award is presented to a company¬-50 employees or more-that contributes to and supports the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce, and is also active within the community, holding a commendable reputation and maintaining good rapport with their employees. Administrative Director Craig Beck accepted this award on behalf of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua. "The recognition by the Nashua Chamber is a reflection of the dedication and pride that is displayed throughout our organization, and our commitment to the health of the greater Nashua community," said Beck.
On January 16th, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua opened the doors to its 50,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, ambulatory care center, located at 2300 Southwood Drive off of Exit 8 of the Everett Turnpike in Nashua. The new facility combines the services of Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua East, West and Squires Centers, and features a patient-centered and environmentally friendly design, to serve as One Healthy Location to meet patients' needs.
In addition to the existing services that have been offered in Nashua in primary and specialty care, patients benefit from extended hours for urgent appointments, on-site endoscopy services, extensive diagnostic testing including lab and radiology services, hematology and oncology services from the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center, and pediatric specialties from CHaD, the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, all under one roof. Also offered are services that cover every aspect of women's healthcare, including obstetrics, gynecology and nurse midwifery; breast health and imaging; and reproductive endocrinology/infertility services.
Additional new services include a Center for Shared Decision Making to help patients and families make difficult health care decisions, and an Occupational and Environmental Medicine Clinic to help meet the occupational and environmental health needs of the community workforce. For more information on Dartmouth-Hitchcock Nashua's new One Healthy location, visit www.Onehealthylocation.com. |
| St. Joseph Hospital |
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PHYSICIANS NAMED TOP DOCTORS FOR 2012
 A total of 32 physicians with St. Joseph Hospital ties, in 26 different specialties were named to the New Hampshire Magazine's list of Top Doctors and Leading Physicians for 2012 in its April edition.
New Hampshire Magazine sends a survey to every physician on the New Hampshire Board of Medicine's list of physicians licensed to practice in the state asking them who they would choose to provide for the medical needs of their friends and loved ones. The magazine received 429 surveys back and those who received the greatest number of recommendations are named 'New Hampshire's Top Doctors' in their respective specialties.
The 2012 Top Doctor honorees with a St. Joseph Hospital affiliation by specialty can be found here: http://www.stjosephhospital.com/News/PR/4/2/12/Top-Docs-2012
For more information about programs and services available at St. Joseph Hospital visit www.stjosephhospital.com. |
| Rodgers Memorial Library |
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MEET NEW LIBRARY DIRECTOR - APRIL 12TH, 4PM-6:30PM
The Hudson Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Matthews as the new Director of the George H. and Ella M. Rodgers Memorial Library effective March 26, 2012.
Charlie Matthews joins the Hudson Library after ten years with the Nashua Public Library, most recently as head of the Music, Art and Media Department, which accounts for 40% of the library's total circulation and houses one of the most comprehensive media collections in the state of New Hampshire.
In addition, he has been chairman of the Hunt Memorial Building Board of Trustees, secretary of the Nashua Cable Television Advisory Board (CTAB), member of the Friends of the Nashua Public Library and Friends of the Hunt Memorial Building, member of the Nashua Art Commission, member of the CTAB Education Channel Subcommittee and member of the New Hampshire Library Association.
Before joining the Nashua Public Library, Charlie managed four corporate library organizations and has had experience conducting primary and secondary research and providing information management services as an independent contractor.
He was a panelist on the topic of "Self-Service in Libraries" at the 2010 New England Library Association Annual Conference, and presented on the topic of "Attracting Customers with a Great DVD Collection," at the 2009 NH Library Association Annual Conference. He holds a Master's Degree in Library Science from the University of Kentucky, and a BA in English from Fairfield University in Connecticut. Charlie follows the former Director, Toni Weller, who retired in January 2012, as the second Director of the new Rodgers Memorial Library which was dedicated in June 2009 after the generous gift of local
entrepreneurs Phil and Al Rodgers. He joins a tradition of Hudson Library leadership that dates back over two centuries.
Everyone is welcome to meet and greet Charlie Matthews, the new director of the Rodgers Memorial Library Thursday, April 12 from 4-6:30 in the Community Room of the Rodgers Memorial Library, 194 Derry Road, Hudson. Light refreshments will be available. For more information on events and happenings visit www.rodgerslibrary.org . |
| Hudson Library Board of Trustees |
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REVISIT A COMMUNITY TREASURE - THE HILLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY - EVERY THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
The Hudson Library Board of Trustees proudly presents a series of monthly Open-House events at the Hills Memorial Library Building on Library Street in Hudson.
The third Thursday of the month has been set aside to offer different events at the Hills Library. The kick-off for these events will take place on Thursday, April 19, 2012 beginning at 6 pm. On May 17 there will be a photo exhibit and on June 21 there will be a "Meet the Non-Profits" event. The Library in conjunction with the School District and the Hudson Historical Society will be on hand to share what is offered by each group in the quaint setting of our own Hills Library Building.
Second Hand Prose used book sale, sponsored by the friends of the library, will be open on the lower level of the library during these events. For more information on events and happenings visit www.rodgerslibrary.org . |
| Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce |
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LEGISLATIVE REVIEW BREAKFAST - MAY 4TH, 7:30AM
Join us Friday, May 4th at 7:30AM at The White Birch Banquet Hall,  222 Central Street in Hudson to hear from NH State Representatives from Hudson and Litchfield as they share the legislative issues under discussion at the State House. Continental Breakfast will be served. Cost to attend is $10 per member/ $15 for guests. Register to attend the May 4th Legislative Review Breakfast here.
Legislative Event Sponsorship Opportunity is available for this event, for details click here.
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COMMUNITY EXPO - MAY 16TH, 4PM - 7PM
The GHCC wants to help you market your business and/or organization! The Annual C ommunity Expo is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16th and will be held at Alvirne High School from 4pm to 7pm!
This is the perfect way to showcase your products and service your company offers and meet the local community! Check out last year's event!
Exhibitor space and Expo Sponsorship available! Also seeking additional door prize giveaways! Exhibitor: $125 for members and $225 for non-members. Event Sponsor Package: $400 includes exhibitor space, name and logo on all advertising and banner display. Registration form can be found here. |
| US Small Business Administration |
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FREE BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS OFFERED AT NH CORPORATE DIVISION
Starting and operating a business can be exciting and invigorating, but it can also be overwhelming. The NH Corporate Division of SBA is offering FREE consulations on April 19th (10:30AM -12:00PM) and 26th (1:30PM to 3:30PM) at NH Secretary of State Corporate Division, 25 Capitol Street, 3rd Floor in Concord, NH. No appointment is necessary.
 Knowledge and planning are key ingredients in starting or growing a business and the SBA has resources available to you. A Business Development Specialist from the US Small Business Administration, will be available to meet one-on-one and provide busienss assistance to address your concerns, direct you to the appropriate resources and help you get started in the right direction.
For more information contact Miguel Moralez, Business Development Specialist, in SBA's Concord, NH office at (60) 225-1601 or via email at miguel.moralez@sba.gov. For more information visit www.sba.gov/nh. |
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