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The 2010 and the 2011 Annual 48 Hour Film Slam Compilation DVDs are now available through the Cohase Chamber of Commerce for $10 each. Proceeds will be used to help fund future Film Slams. To order yours. |
Consider Sending Us Your Stories Or Your News!
If you open all your chamber emails, you know that this issue contains a lot of notices that we sent out over the last month. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, we need your membership renewals. Second, there are some great offers we are making that seem worth repeating. And finally, we need more of your stories and your news, without them this newsletter will never be what it could be.
Thanks.
Mark Nielsen,
Executive Director
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Events of Note!
57th Annual
Wild Game Supper
UCC Church Bradford VTNov. 17th 2:30 - ON Donation $25 adult $12 children under 10 By advance registration only Registration form FIRST MONDAY MOVIE: THE POWER OF COMMUNITY October 1, 2012 * The Colatina Exit * Bradford, Vermont 6:30pm Movie Begins * Come early to order food and drink.
Watch the trailer at:
An American documentary film that explores the Special Period in Peacetime and its aftermath; the economic collapse and eventual recovery of Cuba following the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. Following the dramatic steps in response to the sudden lack of oil, taken by both the Cuban government and citizens, its major themes include urban agriculture, energy dependence, and sustainability. Recipient of People's Choice Award for Best International Film at Aotearoa Environmental Film Festival
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Antiques Market Event:
1st Annual ANTIQUES MARKET
Date: November 18th
Time: 9:00 am- 2:00 pm
Place: Lake Morey Resort
Just in time for holiday buying! On Sunday, November 18th at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, our Chamber is sponsoring its first annual "Antiques Market", to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors are currently being recruited ($40 for 8'x12' spaces) with applications available on the www.cohase.org web site or by contacting Russ Collins.
Admission for the general public is $3 (discounted admission available by downloading a coupon from the Chamber web site) and refreshments will be available.
With many antiques dealers and buyers in the area, we look forward to a lively and fun event in this comfortable and spacious (accessible) indoor setting on Lake Morey. A mix of vendors will offer a wide variety of antiques, ranging from country furniture to coveted collectibles. You may find that "just right" special gift, or exactly what you need to add to your own personal collection!
For more details, go to the www.cohase.org website or contact Russ Collins at 333-4809 or [email protected].
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Your Future, Your Way: Forging your own path to success (2nd Annual)
Poster: Click to Download Date: October 18th Time: 6:30-7:30 pm Place: Rivendell Academy, on Route 25A in Orford, NH Target Audience: Students, parents, guidance counselors/educators, business community, and the general public.
When the ever-increasing costs of attending 4-year conventional colleges are compared to statistics showing what's needed to succeed in the jobs that will be most available in the next decade, it becomes a real challenge for families and students graduating from high school today to make post-secondary decisions that are both economically and educationally feasible. With the support from the Cohase Chamber of Commerce, the Workforce Development Committee will present its second annual forum to be held Thursday, October 18th from 6:30-7:30 pm at Rivendell Academy located on Route 25A in Orford, NH.
This forum will feature brief presentations followed by an interactive session between the audience and panelists from Plymouth State University; White Mountains Community College; Vermont Technical College; Financial Planning for College; Upper Valley Business & Education Partnership; Hypertherm; Rivendell Academy and River Bend Career & Technical Center. With this discussion, we will highlight the fact that there are multiple pathways to successful lives and careers right here in the region. Many opportunities are available for those with certificate programs or two-year technical degrees, or students might consider working and taking community college classes that can transfer into a degree program. There are companies offering on-the-job-training and apprenticeships leading to well-paying jobs and providing on-going education, as well. Another possible outcome is to begin a dialogue amongst the region's business community in which we can expand internship, apprenticeship and job-shadowing opportunities for those interested in staying and working in the region. Starting at 5:30pm before this forum will be a workshop on College and Career Planning offered by NHHEAF about the financial planning involved with attending college. We hope you'll join us on October 18th. For more information, please contact Robert St.Pierre at 802 222-5212 ext.131 or via email at [email protected] or call Nancy Hall at 603 353-4321, or via email at [email protected].
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An Evening With Entrepreneurs:
Poster/Registration: Click to download
Date: October 17th
Time: 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
Place: Chadwick's Steakhouse & Pub 12 Prince St Randolph, VT Cost: Free
Please join us for refreshments and networking and a discussion on the current business climate in Vermont. Hear from special guest Bruce Lisman, founder of Campaign for Vermont.
Campaign for Vermont advocates for practical and non-partisan solutions that result in greater government transparency and accountability. Hear his thoughts on how to create a stronger economy with more and better-paying jobs, along with ideas about energy and education.
To RSVP please fax the registration to (800) 664-8701 or call Chris Carlozzi at (877) 863-0763 by October 15th.
This event is sponsored by NFIB and GMEDC.
Becky Dube
Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation
(802) 295-3710 - phone
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Local Business Associations Come Together:
The Cohase Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a joint breakfast meeting for the regions business associations and economic development groups at the Colatina Exit. The food was excellent!
In attendance were representatives from 3 Rivers Business Association, Bradford Merchants Association, Haverhill Economic Development Committee, Wells River Action Program, Alletta Chapman, Ian Clark, and the Cohase Chamber of Commerce. Also attending were VT State Rep. Sarah Copland-Hanzas and VT State Senator Jane Kitchel, freelance writer Polly Tafrate, and the Journal Opinion.
The group agreed that it was a worthwhile endeavor to remain in touch with what each organization is up to. To that end, the Chamber will post all meeting minutes that are sent to us on the chamber website in a newly created website page. We will create folders for each organization, including town selectboard meeting minutes.
The group also agreed to consider posting their events on a Google calender. By doing this the Chamber will be able to sync all the calenders and show many of the regions events on the Chamber's website. This calender is the same calender that you can view on the new "Take 5 Hang 10" website.
Monique Priestley, of MEPriestley will help set up the Google calenders for the associations and Paul Hunt, of Custom Support will ensure that the calenders are synced.
As always, anyone or any organization in our region can place an event on the Chamber website by submitting the required information.
Mark Nielsen
Executive Director
Cohase Chamber of Commerce
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Sugarbush Statewide Ski Pass Program: For Details download this PDF. Effective this summer, Sugarbush Resort will be teaming with the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce (LCRCC) to offer deeply discounted ski passes to members of any chamber of commerce and their employees. "For years, we have enjoyed success in offering Sugarbush season passes to our members at a discount," said Tom Torti, President of LCRCC. "I'm excited that this opportunity has been extended to other chambers statewide as it is of great benefit to their members, and will be showcasing a great destination for winter recreation, the Mad River Valley." By special arrangement with the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Sugarbush Corporate Season Pass program is now available to all Chambers throughout Vermont. This is an All Mountain Adult Pass with no blackouts or restrictions. Each adult pass purchased comes with a complimentary 12 & under All Mountain Youth Pass. The pass is $979.00 plus 6% tax. Pass orders will be facilitated by Matt McMahon. Contact info is: [email protected] Telephone: 802 863-3489, extension 208.
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Musings on our community:
Fairlee and Orford join the Cohase Chamber of Commerce.
September turns out to have been an important month in the history of the Cohase Chamber of Commerce. After several years of discussions at the board level as to the 'right time' to consider expanding the base region of the Chamber, we decided that the time had arrived. We are very pleased to announce that the Selectboards of both Fairlee and Orford have voted to sign on to the chamber, joining the towns of Bradford, Piermont, Newbury and Haverhill as the core towns for our region. (We also serve businesses and non-profits in the smaller, contiguous towns and villages.)
Over the last several years, twenty-six businesses from Fairlee and Orford have joined the Chamber. This fact combined with the two towns' geographic proximity was a factor in the decision made by the Selectboards.
The Chamber's board members see the inclusion of our southern neighbors as a natural development and a real opportunity for the entire region. The vast majority of 'beds' for visitors/tourists are in Fairlee, providing cross-marketing opportunities. The business communities also dovetail well.
This year we will be revising our map and guide to fully include the business districts of Fairlee and Orford and over the next several years we will be adding the historic points of interest to our Historic Tour brochure and incorporating this information into our website, www.cohase.org.
Strengthening the ties between all six towns and maximizing cooperative marketing efforts will be high on the Chamber's list of things to focus on as we move ahead.
Welcome, Fairlee and Orford, to the Cohase Chamber of Commerce!
Sincerely,
Marvin Harrison, President, on behalf of the board of directors
Mark Nielsen, Executive Director, on behalf of our members
Cohase Chamber of Commerce
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Our Mission:
The
Lower Cohase Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to fostering a
vibrant economic climate by encouraging cooperation and communication
among the region's communities, while ensuring a high quality of life.
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Cohase Chamber of Commerce www.cohase.org [email protected] (802) 757-2549 Mark Nielsen, Executive Director
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