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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
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172 South St., Milford
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154 Broad St., Suite 1535, Nashua
438-4133


Thank You To Our Chamber Weekly Sponsor
Thank You To Our Sustaining Partners

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. 

Upcoming! Mark Your Calendars!
 SOUTHERN NH EXPO! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18. SEE BELOW FOR PREVIEW!

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. 

Lunch & Learn, Tuesday, November 4, 12-1 PM, SVCC Office. Presented by LegalShield.
Identity Theft is becoming more widespread than ever - besides potentially costing victims hundreds of dollars (or more), the time spent regaining your 'identity' can be onerous. Find out how to protect your personal and business identity.

Business After Hours, Wednesday, November 19, 5:30-7:30 PM at Contemporary Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Elm Street Milford.

Tech Fair 2015! Thursday, January 22. 8:30-11:30 am. 
We want to know what you want or need to learn! Email tracy@souhegan.net with suggestions - new apps that make your life easier, devices that you want to know more about. Let Us Know! 
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 - great music and dance and a show featuring Mad Science of Southern NH! And we will be holding a d
rawing 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!


Let Us Entertain You!

 In addition to many opportunities for food, fun and friendly conversation, we're proud to bring you a dynamic array of entertainment on our big center stage.  

 

West Street Beat, the elite auditioned choir of five guys and nine girls from Milford High School, will kick off our main stage entertainment at 10:45.  Directed by Jennifer Erdody, their repertoire will feature Pharrell Williams' Happy, the 1968 hit, Son of a Preacher Man and an a cappella rendition of One Hand, One Heart from West Side Story.

 

At 11:30, our first-ever Fashion Show will take over the stage, featuring three retailers who are proud Chamber of Commerce members.


 
Pastiche Boutique recently opened their shop on Union Square in Milford where they have established a creatively unique and intimate setting featuring apparel, accessories, home decor and accent furnishings.  Saks Off 5th Avenue seeks to inspire customer confidence and style with their wide array of current trends at their spacious store in the Merrimack Premium Outlets.  Darlene's Boutique, located in Salzburg Square in Amherst, will round out the show with styles for every body shape:  swimsuits from Brazil, wrap ups by VP, Dear Bowie robes and Oprah best pick satin loungewear.

Mad Science of So. NH and No. MA will edutain your children at 12:30 with their "Up, Up & Away!" show.  Their Mad Scientist will teach kids about the many uses of that much misundersto

od state of matter, gas, as volunteers from the audience attempt to pull apart the Magdeburg sphere while being amazed at the power of air.

 

The Dance Company of Amherst returns to our stage at 1:15 with their competitive team of 35 dancers between the ages of six and 17.  Their repertoire will include tap, lyrical, hip-hop and jazz routines that are sure to have you moving!

  

Come see the fun and exciting twirls, tosses and tricks that the baton twirlers of Rhythmic Revolutions do with a silver stick!  Twelve performers ranging in age from five to 15 are excited to showcase their skill, rhythm and grace once again this year at 2:00.

 

Square One is a new, up and coming barbershop style quartet that looks forward to singing for you at 2:45.  Hear love songs, doo wop and Broadway tunes, and experience their unique on-stage personality that is fun to watch!

 

The timeless sights and sounds of the Nutcracker ballet will grace our stage when Vouli Dance brings a preview of this beloved holiday tradition to life.  The talented young dancers from this Amherst studio will entertain Expo visitors at 3:30.

 

Our final stage act at 4:15 will feature young actors from the Riverbend Youth Company performing scenes from their upcoming production.  Come get a sneak peek at a medley of songs and scenes from Scrooge, to be presented in November at The Amato Center for the Performing Arts. 


Help Us & Be Part of the Action!
The Expo needs volunteers to make it all run smoothly. If you have a couple of hours,we would love to have you! Please sign up by clicking logo below!

Thank you to our Sponsors!
Main Street Sponsors
Park Bench Sponsors
Coffee Shop Sponsors


Member Happenings

 

Charity & Networking Breakfast, October 15, 7:30-9 AM at Gurneys Auto, Milford to Benefit SHARE. 

Everyone is welcome - please bring one or more non-perishable food items as your price of admission.  C

ontinental style breakfast, featuring food donated by local bakeries and cafe's. Please feel free to drop by, bringing some cards business or marketing material as you meet and network with other local business persons.

 

 


 


 
St. Joseph Healthcare is offering "Human Trafficking: A Community Response" on Friday, October 31 from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Nashua Hotel.

 

 

The morning program will include a presentation by Jasmine Marino, a survivor and advocate, "Why Human Trafficking Should Matter to You".  Evelyn Chumbow, also a survivor and advocate, will share her personal testimony.  Erin Albright, JD, the Anti-Traffic Coordinator for the International Institute of New England, will provide an update on efforts at the state level to address human trafficking. 

 

Following lunch, Sandra Morgan, PhD, the Director of Global Center for Women and Justice, Vanguard University of SC,  will present to attendees from the general community, "Beyond Anti Human Trafficking Awareness:  A Strategy for Community Engagement and Partnership.  Simultaneously, Cathy Miller, RN, PhDc, Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing, willpresent to healthcare providers, "Sex Trafficking in the Health Care Setting:  Recommendations for Practice".   The day will conclude with a panel discussion, "Local Initiatives and Responses to Human Trafficking".

 



A workshop series designed to balance professional & personal growth for business leaders, teams & individuals to reach their true potential by sharing related challenges, experiences, insights and solutions.

Reception: 3:00 pm
Seminar: 3:30 pm
Q&A: 4:30 pm
Cost $20

Location: LaBelle Winery

October 8, 2014 - Russ Ouellette interviews Amy LaBelle

Exploring the evolution of an entrepreneur.

November 5, 2014 - Heather Ramsey & Trinnie Houghton

How to land what you say and re-direct the conversation powerfully!

January 14, 2015 - Debra LeClair

Training the brain for clarity, calm & focus.

February 15, 2015 - Pubali Campbell

Finding the tools and inspiration to make your big change.

March 11, 2015 - Heather Ramsey & Trinnie Houghton

Optimize your productivity and create habits that keep you at the top of your game. Click on each seminar for more details & to register

 

 


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