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Thank You To Our Chamber Weekly Sponsor
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Thank You To Our Sustaining Partners
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EXPO PREVIEW!
This year's Southern NH Expo is shaping up to be a terrific event! We are adding new events to go along with our new day on Saturday,such as a Kidz Zone area with bounce houses, face painting and a "Mad Scientist" to keep the kiddos entertained while Mom & Dad visit with exhibitors. Stage entertainment will be new and varied too -including a fashion show of some of our clothing retailers, great music and dance and a show featuring Mad Science of Southern NH! And we will be holding a drawing for a Season's Pass for a Family of 5 to Crotched Mountain Ski Resort - a $1500 value! You won't want to miss this!
Who is coming? To name just a few: A&E Coffee Ava Marie Chocolates Crotched Mountain Ski Resort Contemporary Chrysler Dodge Jeep Earthward Natural Foods Dove Chocolate Discoveries Horse N Hound Physical Therapy Giorgios Ristorante Monadnock Oil & Vinegar Parenting NH Magazine Souhegan Valley Motorsports Weathervane Restaurant Universal Studios
and many more...!
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Upcoming! Mark Your Calendars!
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Lunch & Learn-SEO Boot Camp! Tuesday, September 9, 12-1 PM, SVCC Office.
Are you interested in learning what SEO or search engine optimization is? How can it help your business? Why do some companies charge $200 a month and why do other companies charge $1500 a month. Bring your laptops and get a hands on training. We will explain what it is and how you can do it yourself. We will talk about setting up a Google plus page, and facebook page. How does Social media play into your business strategy? Did you know your social media accounts can help your SEO? Lead by John Kutyla, Pixate Creative. Light refreshments, free to members, $10 nonmembers.
Time Is Running Out
Booths Must Be Registered by September 19 to get Into Expo Program. The Program is distributed to over 45,000 in Cabinet, Merrimack Journal,Bedford Journal and Hollis-Brookline Journal. Don't Wait - Booths Almost Gone! The Largest Business Expo in Southern NH! Click HERE for registration form.
Join Us to Celebrate the Souhegan Region's BEST! The Best of Souhegan Readers Choice Award Reception on Tuesday, September 30 from 5:30-7:30 pm at LaBelle Winery. Be there to congratulate all the nominees!
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StatePrograms To Help Businesses Succeed, Thursday, September 25, 8:30-10 AM, SVCC Office
Guest Speaker Gary Chabot from DRED will give an overview of programs available from the State to help business. For instance - The Job Training Fund will reimburse employers to train their employees for new skills. Businesses large and small will be interested in these programs. Space limited - rsvp 673-4360 or beth.boggis@souhegan.net.
OktoberFest Mega Mixer & Craft Beer Tasting on Wednesday, October 1 at the Holiday Inn in Nashua. Networking, raffle prizes, great food and beer pairings! Meet the members of the Merrimack, Hudson, Derry- Londonderry & Souhegan Valley Chambers. This event is free to Chamber members, $25 pp not yet members. Tickets are limited - rsvp to beth.boggis@souhegan.net or 673-4360. Like to donate a raffle prize and get your name noticed by the membership of 4 Chambers? Give us a call!
Business BEFORE Hour
s, Wednesday, October 22, 8:00-9:30 AM, SVCC Office.
Hosted by the Souhegan Toastmasters and Featuring NH Employment Security.
Can't make our monthly Business After Hours? Then come network in the AM with us while learning about NHES' programs to help employers - important information on changing laws whether you have 1 employee or 500.
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CHECK OUT OUR NEW LOOK!
The Chamber has redesigned our website! Besides a new look, we have added great new information on Doing Business and Visiting our region. And we are now accepting business advertising!
Get your click-thru ad seen by an average of 1600 visitors per month. Be one of the first to reserve your spot when the ads 'go live' on September 1. Call or email the Chamber for rates.
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Member Happenings
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Spinal Corrective Center's Eat Workshop is Thursday, September 11th at 6:15 - 7:00 PM.
Come learn about the good, bad, and ugly of nine foods commonly promoted as "healthy". Samples of healthy alternatives will be provided as well as plenty of tips for tasty substitutions! All our welcome, this workshop is free of charge! Hurry, seats are limited, call or visit the front desk to reserve yours today! 603.673.5600
Managing Health Care Expenses in Retirement: What Baby Boomers Need to Know About Medicare and Long-Term Care," September 10, 6-8 PM, at the Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce office, 69 Route 101A, Amherst.
This educational workshop will cover the following:
- How Medicare enrollment periods work - and what you need to do to avoid late-enrollment penalties
- How much you can expect to pay in health care costs after going onto Medicare
- How Medicare works with private insurance to provide comprehensive coverage
- Why most people pay too much for private insurance and how you can avoid excess costs
- Why you must plan for higher health care costs in retirement - including the possibility of needing long-term care
This workshop is purely educational. No specific insurance or investment products will be discussed. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. Individuals may reserve space by calling Mike Bonacorsi at 603 769-3111.
DHHS and the Small Business Administration are also hosting a webinar on Tuesday, September 10th from 2:00 - 3:00 PM ETfor members of the business community to join and learn more about the HIPP program ( Health Insurance Premium Payment program) and ask questions of Department staff. If you would like to join, please e-mail: rriso@pcgus.com.
Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Assault Support is holding a tour of their Milford facility on Thursday, September 18 from 5:30-6:30 PM, 16 Elm St. Suite 2. You are invited to learn more about the important role that Bridges plays in our community and their mission of providing support for those facing domestic and sexual violence. Please contact SVCC at 673-4360 or tracy@souhegan.net if you wish to attend.
Amherst & Milford Farmer's Markets
Amherst - Every Thursday, 3-6 pm at Bedford Fields, Route 101A.
Milford - Every Saturday, 10-1 pm at Granite Town Plaza, Milford.
Locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, milk, maple products, eggs, baked goods and much, much more! Eat healthy and local!
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