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| December 2012 | Gr. Hudson Chamber of Comerce
MEMBER NEWS & HAPPENINGS |
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Greetings!
The GHCC continues to be all about our members!
If you have news, events or happenings you wish to share, send the information to info@hudsonchamber.com, this is a free BENEFIT for our Members! We look forward to hearing from you!
Keep it local ... support our businesses and organizations! |
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 | All Generations In Home Care & Adult Day Program |
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RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW FACILITY PROVIDING RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS 
All Generations Home Care announced the addition of All Generations Adult Day Program at 460 Amherst St., in Nashua. A Ribbon Cutting was held in November to celebrate their grand opening.
All Generations Adult Day Program is dedicated to providing respite for caregivers. They offer a safe, structured, supervised and individualized daytime program in a warm and friendly environment.
 All Generations is a Nashua-based business, owned by registered nurses, which has been providing quality in-home care since 2005. For more information, call 603-589-9570.
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| Nationwide Insurance - Soucy Associates |
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TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
Nationwide Insurance-Soucy Associates is collecting for Toys For Tots at their 491 Amherst Street, Nashua location.
They ask each guest to bring a NEW, UNWRAPPED toy to donate to the Toys for Tot's drive!
Nationwide-Soucy Associates will be holding the toy drive until December 16th. For more information on Natiowide-Soucy Associates visit here or call 603-577-9531. |
| Caribe Tan, Travel & Hot Tubs |
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TANS FOR CANS AND TANS FOR TOYS
Caribe Tan, Travel & Hot Tub Rentals located at 30 Lowell Road in Hudson holding Tans for Cans and Tans for Toys by seeking cans, non-perishable items and toys and in return you get freebies and discounts!
1 can= accelerator sample
3 cans=upgrade to next level of equipment
5 cans=FREE face spray
10 cans= FREE visit or $10 of any package $25 or more
15 cans= 50% off a month package, hot tub rental or spray tan!!
Caribe Tan, Travel & Hot Tub Rentals are also collecting toys too! Call Kelly or Leah for details! 889-3631 or visit them at 30 Lowell Road in Hudson.
***Everyone who donates will be entered in to our gift certificate raffle**
**They will be collecting until December 17th |
| Portrait Arts Photography |
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HOLIDAY PORTRAITS
 Are you still looking for that Perfect Holiday Gift? How about a Professional Portrait Session of you and your family?
Portrait Arts Photography located at 222 Central Street in Hudson can create a priceless portrait for you and your family! There is still time to have photos delivered by Christmas.
They have many options to choose from:
-Traditional backdrops
-Digital Scenic Backgrounds, Christmas Scenes, winter scenes,
-Enchanted Forest Fairy Portraits, back by popular demand!
-Holiday props, tree, fireplace, Santa's Sleigh
-Why not have a Family Portrait taken in the comfort of your own home.
Now through December 20, Portrait Arts Photography will be offering Gift Certificates at 50% discount. For more details call (603) 821-9850 or email laura@portraitartsphotography.com |
| Showcase Performing Arts Center |
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RECEIVES 'MORE THAN JUST GREAT DANCING' AFFILIATION
 Showcase Performing Arts Center has been accepted into the More Than Just Great Dancing international affiliation program, aligning the studio with a higher standard of dance instruction and management principles.
More Than Just Great Dancing is a community of dance studio owners committed to providing more than excellent dance instruction. Founded by Misty Lown, owner of Misty's Dance Unlimited, the More Than Just Great Dancing license is based on the same principles Lown used to grow her own La Crosse, Wis., studio that today serves more than 700 dance students and has given out more than $135,000 in scholarships.
The approach places the customer at the center of the dance studio world and equips licensed studios to transform staff teaching and leadership skills, provide quality programs and curricula, employ best management practices and have a positive impact on their communities.
As the only studio in the area to receive the license, Showcase Performing Arts Center principals may join other industry leaders in web seminars and teleconferencing discussions as well as connect with other studio owners to share ideas, drive industry innovations, and address challenges.
Showcase Performing Arts Center was founded in 2012 in Hudson, NH and today provides Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Acro ,Modern, Contemporary, hip hop and additional genres to more than 150 students ranging from 2 ½ to adults. They are located at 222 Central Street in Hudson or at www.showcaseperformingarts.com |
| Hudson Library Board of Trustees |
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THE POLAR EXPRESS STOPS AT THE HILLS MEMORIAL LIBRARY MONTHLY OPEN HOUSE
 "Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me,
as it does for all who truly believe."
Source: The Polar Express
Children and adults of Hudson are invited to travel on The Polar Express to the North Pole on Thursday December 20, 2102. Point of embarkation is the Hills Memorial Library Building at 16 Library St. at 6pm. Tickets on the Express will include a holiday Sing Along with local Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troops, materials for a special craft for children and light refreshments. Children are invited to attend the program dressed in pj's.
The Polar Express, written by Chris Van Allsburg and published in 1985, has become a Christmas classic and the inspiration for a 2004 Oscar nominated film starring Tom Hanks. The book retells the memory/imagination story of a young boy who is called from his home by the sound of an approaching train whistle. The Polar Express takes the boy on a magical trip to the North Pole, where he is given the first gift of Christmas - a single bell from a reindeer harness.
The reading of The Polar Express will be done by Rodger's Memorial Library Children's staff and volunteers and staff will be on hand to handle the craft and the musical presentation will be coordinated by several Scout Leaders. The presentation is offered by the Hudson Library Board of Trustees at part of the monthly schedule of Open House events at the historic Hills Building.
For more information, contact the Rodgers Memorial Library at 886-6030 or www.rodgerslibrary.org. |
| Town of Hudson Emergency Management |
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'TOWN OF HUDSON NH EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT' KEEPS THE COMMUNITY INFORMED 
Social media plays a big part in keeping us informed and updated not only on what is happening with our friends or local businesses but especially in cases of emergencies. An official Town of Hudson NH Emergency Management Facebook page has been created to keep the community of Hudson NH informed with regards to disaster planning, disaster public information, and disaster links and education.
During the recent storm the communications have been helpful in providing information on power outages and where the utility crews are working as well as updates on road and school closings. If you want to be updated for progress from the current storm or future events, visit and like them on Facebook here. You can also find information on their website at www.HudsonNH.gov .
HUDSON N.H. POLICE DEPARTMENT
Another official Town of Hudson page dedicated to keeping the community updated on Facebook is the Hudson NH Police Department page.
We like to thank the local officials and utility crews that dedicate themselves to getting our community back to normalcy during emergency situations! Thank you! |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock |
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ACHIEVE'S HARVARD PILGRIM '2012 PHYSICIAN HONOR ROLL'
 Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Community Group Practices have once again been named to Harvard Pilgrim Health Care's (HPHC) "2012 Physician Group Honor Roll," in recognition of outstanding commitment to high quality care. This is the sixth consecutive time that Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Community Group Practices have achieved this designation. The Honor Roll highlights adult and pediatric physician groups that have achieved exceptional results in their approach to disease prevention and the treatment of chronic illness.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock is among the top performing groups in the HPHC network for their HEDIS Effectiveness of Care results for select measures of acute care, chronic care and preventive care. HEDIS (Health Plan and Employer Data and Information Set), which are set by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), is a tool used by most health plans in the United States to assess the clinical performance of doctors and quality of health care provided. HPHC identified practices whose performance exceeded the national 90th percentile on a majority of preventive and chronic care measures such as cervical and breast cancer screenings, adolescent well visits, and diabetic testing and management. Honor Roll physician group providers are noted in Harvard Pilgrim's printed and online provider directories, enabling members to evaluate and select physicians based on quality measures.
"It is an honor to once again be recognized for the high quality care we provide to our adult and pediatric patients," said Barbara Walters, DO, Executive Medical Director at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. "This affirms our continued commitment to adhere to the highest standards of health care delivery and quality, while providing the best care, in the right place, at the right time, every time." More information about Dartmouth-Hitchcock can be found at www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org |
| Enterprise Bank |
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CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE
Nomination deadline is Janaury 4, 2013; Application and accompanying materials deadline is February 8, 2013. Contact info@EBCOE.com for questions or more information. |
| St. Mary's Bank |
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2ND GRANT TO 'THE WAY HOME'
St. Mary's Bank has announced a $2,500 Community Outreach grant to The Way Home for a residence for homeless veterans, a facility the credit union helped establish with seed money back in 2010.
This latest grant will help cover the cost of furnishings and appliances for The Way Home's Laurel Keys home on Spruce Street in Manchester. The facility will accommodate six residents.
"We are very grateful to St. Mary's for helping us house homeless veterans," Mary Sliney, Executive Director of The Way Home, which assists lower-income families and individuals obtain and keep safe, affordable housing, offers supportive services to nurture independence and advocates for greater opportunities for those needing help. "This gift not only allows us to furnish this energy-efficient facility, but also helps us access federal dollars that require matching funds."
The Laurel Keys permanent supportive housing will provide residents with easy access to downtown Manchester, making it easier to find employment to pay rent and other living expenses. "We are four blocks from The Way Home's Housing Resource Center, a half-block from the Homeless Services Center, and three blocks from two job training centers," says Sliney.
"Our veterans certainly deserve our gratitude and our support," says Tom Champagne, St Mary's Bank Director of Community Outreach. "We provided a $3,000 grant back in 2010 to help launch this worthy endeavor and we're pleased to continue our involvement with The Way Home."
About St. Mary's Bank: Founded in Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1908, St. Mary's Bank is the nation's first credit union. Headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, St. Mary's Bank has branches in Manchester, Hudson, Londonderry, Milford, and Nashua. Call 1-888-786-2791 or visit www.stmarysbank.com for more information. |
| St. Joseph Hospital |
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VASCULAR PARTNER NEWS
St. Joseph Hospital and Catholic Medical Center (CMC) have expanded their long-standing cardiac collaboration to include a full-range of vascular services. "For more than a decade, St. Joseph Hospital and CMC have been partners in providing the highest quality cardiac care to the greater Nashua community and we are thrilled to be able to expand the partnership to include vascular services," stated James Hamill, President and CEO of St. Joseph Hospital.
As part of the collaboration, CMC's vascular surgeons, Dr. Patrick Mahon, Dr. William Clutterbuck and Dr. Patricia Furey, have joined the medical staff at St. Joseph Hospital and are welcoming new patients. In the coming weeks, cardiothoracic surgeons, Dr. Yvon Baribeau and Dr. Benjamin Westbrook will also be joining the St. Joseph Hospital medical staff.
"CMC is excited to bring leading-edge vascular services to the greater Nashua community. As the region's leader in high-quality cardiovascular care, this collaboration means residents of greater Nashua can get the best care without traveling to Boston," stated Joseph Pepe, MD, President and CEO of Catholic Medical Center.
Patients wishing to make appointments with the group can call (603) 627.1887.
For more information about St. Joseph Hospital visit www.stjosephhospital.com.
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| US Small Business Administration |
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FREE BUSINESS CONSULTATIONS OFFERED AT NH CORPORATE DIVISION
Starting and operating a business can be exciting and invigorating, but it can also be overwhelming. The NH Corporate Division of SBA is offering FREE consulations on December 13th (1:30PM-2:30PM), December 20th (3:00PM - 4:00PM), and December 27th (1:30PM - 2:30PM) at NH Secretary of State Corporate Division, 25 Capitol Street, 3rd Floor in Concord, NH. No appointment is necessary.
 Knowledge and planning are key ingredients in starting or growing a business and the SBA has resources available to you. A Business Development Specialist from the US Small Business Administration, will be available to meet one-on-one and provide busienss assistance to address your concerns, direct you to the appropriate resources and help you get started in the right direction.
For more information contact Miguel Moralez, Business Development Specialist, in SBA's Concord, NH office at (60) 225-1601 or via email at miguel.moralez@sba.gov. For more information visit www.sba.gov/nh. |
| Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce |
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Keep it local ... support our businesses and organizations!
Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce 71 Lowell Rd., Hudson NH 03051 |
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