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Tucked In Organics
292 Route 101, Salzburg Square
Amherst. 249-5014
www.tuckedinorganics.com

Inspired Learning Consulting LLC
Weare. 703-4545
www.inspiredlearningLLC.net

The Happy Butchers
222 Elm Street, Milford
554-1339
www.facebook.com/thehappybutchers

Harper Point Photography
Amherst. 759-0062
www.harperpointeast.com

Milford Trails & Eastern Trails Apartments & Storage, A Red Oak Apt. Homes Community
90 Powers Street, Milford
673-1155
www.redoakproperties.com

Profit Decision Sales Consulting & Coaching
Nashua. 864-8347

www.profitdecision.com

   

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. 

We Have BIG News! VINCE FOR VETS!

For the last seven years, the Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce has held a benefit auction to raise awareness of the crisis facing many of our veterans as well as raise funds for worthy organizations that provide relief and assistance.

Patriot's Defensive Tackle Vince Wilfork

 

This year, the Chamber is proud to partner with a Patriot on the football field, Vince Wilfork of the New England Patriots pro football team, to raise funds for our nation's patriots. Together, we are presenting Vince for Vets, our 8th annual benefit auction on Friday, April 10 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua. 

 

Our event raises funds for The Chaplain Emergency Relief Fund which provides New Hampshire military families with emergency needs primarily in the areas of rent, mortgage, utilities and medical bills. Funds are used to help families of deployed military personnel while their loved one is serving their country or veterans who need assistance upon returning from deployment. Money for the fund comes solely from individual and corporate contributions. The fund is managed by volunteer trustees, all of whom are New Hampshire Army or Air National Guard chaplains. Of the money received as donations, 100 percent goes directly toward emergency assistance - no portion of donations or funds raised go to administrative costs and all funds stay in-state to help New Hampshire families.

 

Patriots' Defensive Tackle and Team Captain Vince Wilfork has been committed to raising funds for select worthy causes since beginning his pro football career. He is a well-respected and beloved statesman of Patriots' Nation, being named to the Pro Bowl and All Pro 2009 through 2012. We are very excited to work with one of New England's favorite athletes and honored he has joined our team.

If you are looking for a terrific Christmas gift for your Patriot Fan, tickets to this event will go on sale soon! Watch for News Here!

If you are interested in being a Sponsor, download the sponsorship packages and benefits HERE. This is a unique sponsorship opportunity for a high visibility event. Benefits include complimentary tickets to mingle with Vince and have your company logo appear with Vince in photographs.

Upcoming! Mark Your Calendars!
The SVCC Office Will Be Closed Wed-Fri, Nov. 26-28. Happy Thanksgiving!

Lunch & Learn on the Affordable Care Act Tuesday, December 2, 12-1 PM at SVCC
The open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act runs from November 15 to February 15, 2015. This year, your choices are more varied - and perhaps confusing - than last year. New healthcare providers have entered the New Hampshire marketplace with over 60 plans. 

Dave Trudo, HPM Insurance Director of Life & Health, will present information on:
* Individual insurance market in NH under ACA
* Open enrollment information
* How premium subsidies work
* How Exchange works
* How to use healthcare.gov
* Discussion of new companies entering NH

This event is free to Chamber members, $10 not yet members. A light lunch will be served. RSVP to [email protected].

Save These Dates:
  • December 17 Business After Hours Hosted by Mike Bonacorsi LLC at the SVCC office
  • January 6 Lunch & Learn Presenting Yourself 
  • January 7 (rescheduled)  Business Before Hours at Nia NH & Yoga Studio, Amherst

Tech Fair 2015! Thursday, January 22. 8:30-11:30 am. 
We want to know what you want or need to learn! Email [email protected] with suggestions - new apps that make your life easier, devices that you want to know more about. Let Us Know! 
Southern NH Expo - Early Registration Offer
Time is Running Out to Take Advantage of the Expo Early Registration Offer!

Get in on Expo 2015 early and get prime booth space Free and be entered into a drawing for a free booth! Download the Early Registration form. Offer expires December 31, 2014.
Member Happenings

Donate to Beaver Brook Association on Giving Tuesday

If you are purchasing online at Amazon, please log in through AmazonSmile. Beaver Brook will receive a .05% donation for eligible AmazonSmile purchases. Once you are on the site, it will ask you to enter the name of the charity you are choosing to support. Thank you! 

 

The Souhegan Valley Dollars for Scholars chapter has been raising college scholarship funds for deserving high school and college students of the area for over 50 years. One of the ongoing events is weekly Bingo at the River Card Room at 185  Elm Street in Milford every Tuesday. Come and play to support Dollars for Scholars. The doors open at 5:00 pm and the bingo begins at 6:45. The River Card Room will be giving out $20 in free play to anyone new and to anyone who brings a friend.  Food and beverages are available from the River Bluff Cafe.

The next fundraising event is the Milford High School Annual Theater Production November 20-22nd.  Dollars for Scholars runs a bake sale with a large variety of refreshments available prior to the play and during the  intermission.  Beverages and baked goods are available for a donation to SVDFS.  We hope for the communities generous support. 

 

On December 6 from 8am -2pm the SVDFS hosts the Holiday Craft Fair at Jacques Elementary School on Elm Street Milford.  This fair raises funds for John Foss "It's for the Kids" college scholarship.  John Foss was the beloved Principal of Jacques School for 11 years.  The PTO is hosting the Kringle Kafe.   DFS is seeking crafters to rent booths as well as donors of new craft items for the DFS table.

  Please remember to shop at Jacques School this year to benefit this worthy scholarship fund.  For more information on this local nonprofit or to volunteer please visit


 


Have Questions on Enrolling for Affordable Care Act Healthcare Plans? Not Sure Which Plan Is Right For You? Free Workshop To Answer Your Questions

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Tuesday, December 9, 6:30-7:30 PM at the SVCC office. NH agent Steve Farrar will present the different options now available to New Hampshire residents and answer questions. This workshop is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. 
 

 

 


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


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. 

Questions? Email [email protected]
 

 


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