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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
The Chamber warmly welcomes new members The Milford Farmer's Market. Last Winter Market of the season takes place Saturday, March 15 from 10-1 in the Milford Town Hall Auditorium!
Upcoming! Mark Your Calendars!
Promote Your Business on the Internet Lunchtime Forum
Tomorrow, 12-1 at the Chamber Office
From SEO to social networking, "places", and reviews, free things you can do to attract more people to your business.  Hosted by Robin Warren of 3WebPros. 
 
Party With A Purpose! Honoring Our Veterans and Military Families
Wednesday, March 12, 5:30-7:30 PM at the Milford VFW (Rt 13 North across from the SV Boys&Girls Club)
The Chamber and Harley Sanford Post VFW invite you to attend this preview of the Veterans Benefit Auction to benefit the Chaplains Emergency Relief Fund (CERF). CERF provides assistance to military families as well as NH Veterans. CERF is administered by active duty National Guard chaplains - 100% of donations to CERF go to the recipients. We hope you will join us to support this wonderful organization - great food, raffles and cash bar. $10 per person.
 
Build Your Business Workshop
Small Business Lending Panel, Thursday, March 27, 8:30-10:30 am, SVCC Office
You need money to expand your business or purchase equipment, but not sure how to go about applying for a commercial loan? Are there other options for finding funding? Our panel of commercial loan specialists and financing experts can walk you through the process - learn what they are looking for in terms of credit, collateral, types & terms of loans, as well as niche financing.
Panelists include: Karen Keating, First Colebrook Bank, Ed Killam, Lake Sunapee Bank, Jerry Gutierrez, Triangle Credit Union, Hollis McGuire, Small Business Development Center, and John Hamilton, NH Community Loan Fund.
$10 per person, RSVP recommended.
Sponsored by  
 
Save the Date! Commercial & Retail Available Space Tour Milford/Amherst
Saturday, March 29, 9 AM-2 PM.
Looking to start a business, expand your business or relocate? Start with our tour available spaces for sale or rent in Milford and Amherst - office, retail and small commercial. Presented by the Chamber, Milford Improvement Team and the Towns of Amherst & Milford.
 
Tour begins with a coffee hour and Q&A with Milford and Amherst Community Development, Building Inspectors, Fire Dept., and financing specialists. If you have questions about permits needed, obtaining financing and locations, these are the people to ask.
 
Participants will receive a map of available properties and descriptions. Real estate agents or building owners will be on site to answer questions.
 
$15 per person, 2 people for $25 includes refreshments, and materials. Register at www.souhegan.net or email Tracy@souhegan.net.
 
Veteran's Benefit Auction
Friday, April 11 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Nashua
  
Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner in the Chaplain Emergency Relief Fund - NH National Guard for our 7th Annual Benefit Auction. The proceeds of the Auction go to both organizations and fund their efforts for their constituencies. Funds assist military families with emergency financial needs.  It's a terrific night out with fantastic items and helps those who have given their service to our country.
  
Interested in being a sponsor? Click  HERE for more information. 
  
Have an item or cash contribution to donate for the auction? Please click DONATE
 
SVCC Annual Dinner
Thursday, June 5
Planning is beginning for the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony! If you would like to help us make this year's dinner a terrific night, our first planning meeting is Friday, March 14 at 8 am in the SVCC office. The more the merrier!

Member Happenings
College, Career & Conversation: How to Support Your Student Through the College & Career Planning Process - Free Informational Coffee, Thursday, March 27, 6:30-8PM at the Chamber office, 69 Rte 101A. Presented by Demarest College &Career Match. RSVP to sandy@demarestcareerdirections.com or 801-6689. Download flier for more info.

 

 

Spring Into the Market Ready to Sell! Tips - Tricks - and What Makes Cent$

Thursday, March 20 6:30 PM, BHHS Verani Realty

46 Route 101A Amherst

 

Been waiting for the market to turn on home values and sales to pick up? The wait is over! The Spring market is gearing up for southern NH and now is the time to think seriously about jumping in to take advantage of the upward trend. Inventories in all categories are at the lowest point in recent years. So, what do you need to know and what do you need to do to get your home ready to take advantage of the demand that will grow over the next few months.

 

Buyers are pretty savvy. They come into the market armed with wish lists and a lot of HGTV episodes. Our special guest, Debra McLaughlin, ASP, IAHSP, will share her expertise in making your home show at its best. From Debra's website, www.stagedhomes.com, "I know what today's buyers are looking for. Within a short time I help sellers maximize the return on their investments and get the most from their home sales. I love being able to help people move on and fulfill their dreams and new chapters in their lives."

 

Come to this free, no obligation seminar on Thursday, March 20. Find out what buyers are looking for in searching for their next home. What improvements will have the best return on investment and will make your property stand out from the rest.

 

Your hosts at BHHS Verani Realty in Amherst will be on hand to give you local trending, home values on the current market and a step by step guide that will give you an advantage over the rest.

 

RSVP is urged as space will be limited. Email may.balsama@verani.com or call the office at 603-673-1775 to save your place. Light refreshments will be served.

 

 

Save the Date! Friday, May 16, 2014-Golf Tournament to Benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley 

 

Individual Player: $175 per person

Foursome: $650 per four person team 

Registration 11:30 a.m.

Tee Off at 12:15 p.m.

Click Here To Register 

 

 

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