SVCC Weekly Connection                                                                         March 14-18, 2016
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Service Credit Union
Amherst Medical Center
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Chamber Membership is an investment in your business community!
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We are so confident in the value of your Chamber membership; we are offering a 90-Day Money Back Guarantee to new members only.  To activate the guarantee it is necessary to attend three (3)
functions listed below within the first ninety days of new membership.
  • Business After/Before Hours
  • Monthly Lunch N' Leads
  • Visit a Referral Group or Connections Meeting
  • Attend A Workshop, Chamber 101, or other seminar
  • Attend an event - Annual Dinner, Best of Souhegan, Expo or Health&Wellness Fair
If you are not satisfied with the value of your membership, we will refund your membership investment upon request.  
It is that simple, your membership is the wisest business decision you will ever make!

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce Referral Group Visitor's Day, Tuesday, March 29, 7:00a.m.-8:15a.m. Our featured speaker that morning will be Jonn Kutyla of Holler Marketing, presenting "Protect your reputation and build credibility using the internet and Social Media".
The Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce Referral Group is a collection of Chamber members, focused on building referral relationships designed to grow your business. Meetings are held Tuesdays at 7 a.m. at the Chamber office, located at 69 Route 101A, Amherst, NH.
Imagine the sales results you could experience if you had a group of 25 professionals advocating for your business as an extension of your sales team and making a warm introduction for you. This is the most productive method of generating new business opportunities.
Non-members of the Referral Group are allowed to attend meetings twice as a guest. Once a guest applies for membership, he or she may continue to visit while the Membership Committee evaluates the application for membership.
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$50 Back In Your Pocket? Yes!
Refer A New Member and Get _50 Off Your Membership Renewal
 
How? Easy...tell your business friends and colleagues about the Chamber, they join and you get $50 off your next year's membership. Refer two new members and receive $100 and so on. 

The fine print: Credit is applied after new member joins and sets up payment for a 1 year membership (check or automatic withdrawal). Program starts March 1, 2016.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Business AFTER Hours, Wednesday, March 16, 5:30-7:30 PM aColdwell Banker. 103 Ponemah Road, Amherst. 

Lunch N' Leads- New Networking Opportunity! Thursday, April 7, 12- 1 PM at the SVCC office. Lunch N_ Leads First Thursday Monthly 12-1PM This is the first of a monthly lunchtime networking series for our members on the first Thursday of each month. Meet other Chamber members, exchange business cards and make new connections. This event is for Chamber members only, guests are welcome if accompanied by a current member. 
RSVPs are required by 9 AM Wednesday as lunch will be provided. RSVP to Beth  or 673-4360.
This lunch is sponsored by Mike Bonacorsi LLC, Financial Planning and Wealth Management. There is no charge.


MEET THE MAN WHO MADE THIS ICONIC PLAY! TICKETS ALMOST GONE!
DEFENSE FOR VETS will feature Hero of Super Bowl 49, New England
Patriot Malcolm Butler
to Benefit the Chaplain's Emergency Relief Fund for NH Military Families. Attendees will get to meet Malcolm and receive an autographed photograph.

Friday, April 22, 2016 at The Crowne Plaza, Nashua. Tickets  $125 per person available for purchase now! Don't wait!

Many thanks to our event sponsors
staples Frank FM Geico
Autofair Volkswagon The Copy Shop
Service Credit Union People_s United bank  United Way of Greater Nashua Triangle Credit Union Girard At Large

Save the Date-Monday, May 2 for the Fisher Cats Chamber Mixer with your colleagues and friends.  Watch the mail for your invitation and two (2) complimentary game tickets, courtesy of FairPoint Communications and TD Bank.   Network, enjoy raffles and happy hour from 4:30 - 6:30 PM, and watch the baseball game at 5:35 PM.  More details: http://bit.ly/FC-Mixer. Hudson, Merrimack, Derry-Londonderry, Manchester and Souhegan Valley Chambers will be there!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
 Enterprise Bank 
JOB BOARD
Positions at The River Casino and other listings here
MEMBER HAPPENINGS
Chamber members - please email your event to Tracy by Friday noon.
New at Double Play Hobby Consignments: Comic Books! And coming soon, HO Slotcar Racing. 

Premier Home Inspections was recently approved by the Real Estate Commission of NH to give 1 credit of continuing education as a class instructor for real estate professionals. Call now to schedule a class. 

The well known Fall NH Open Doors organization is starting a Spring NH Open Doors this year. It will be on April 9 and 10. Creative Ventures Gallery will be taking part from 9 - 4 with special demonstrations happening.  Look for the announcement!  

2nd Annual Scrambler! Saturday, March 20, 1 PM at Milford High School. Benefits Milford Lions Charities. Get a team together & Prepare to Scrabble

Vacant Spaces Tour_ Saturday_ March 26_ 9-12. Looking for a new office_retail_commercial space_ Start here_

Spring Into Balance, The 10 years Younger Makeover:6 Secrets to Burn Belly Fat, Double Your Energy And Get Your Sexy Back! Free Introductory Session - Tuesday, March 29, 7:00 pm. Presented by Ruth Clark, RD, LD, MPH of Smart Nutrition. You will learn:  How to cleanse safely and effectively to increase energy, balance hormones, and feel like you did 10 years ago; he #1 secret to shedding pounds and belly fat without ever being hungry (really!); A simple way to lose 2 inches in 2 weeks and kick cravings to the curb.Please pre-register at 924-9505 or RuthRD@SmartNutritionLLC.com.

Easter is March 27th! Hop on over to Fredericks Pastries for your beautiful and delicious Easter Egg Cake centerpiece! Stop in at one of our 3 locations - Amherst, NH ~ Bedford, NH ~ N. Andover, MA 

Tracking 4 Paws www.tracking4paws.com 
Learn more about how this non-profit organization works to find lost dogs and pets local to this area. 

The Amherst Fourth of July Committee invites you to join in the celebration! Monday, July 4, 2016
Independence Day Parade, 10:00 AM - Wilkins School. Individuals, organizations, and businesses are invited to join the parade. Decorate a wagon, a pickup truck, or a flatbed! Form a marching group-reflect the theme, do something fun! This is your parade! The theme this year is..."Flags and Fireworks."

Non-Profit organizations-be a presence on the Green! Sell food or items, give out information, run a children's activity. Sponsor an event to be enjoyed by all! Questions? Nancy Head, 673-1389