Once More we are changing the date of the New Member Orientation – There appear to be too many conflicts with our date for next week.  We WILL meet on Monday, May 17 at 7:30 AM.  Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for an update on New Member Services, How to Navigate our Networking and After Hours events, How to join a Committee at the Chamber and increase your network and contact with our business community!  We are looking forward to seeing you.  Please RSVP so we can plan on you.  May

Be one of 8 lucky bidders for a Tour of DEKA! Bid in the Live Auction or by Proxy to see the newest device developed by DEKA under contract with the Dept. of Defense.  Luke – named for Luke Skywalker – is an advanced prosethic device that allows our veterans severely injured to become independent with the use of this remarkable “arm”.  Have Lunch with the Project Managers, Key Engineers on hand to talk about this innovation.  Bid per place or for the whole tour.  Call the Chamber at 673-4360 for more details.

We have a new donation that is too good to keep to ourselves!  Two for You and Two for a Veteran is a gift of Bill Binnie.  Four Red Sox Tickets in the STATE STREET PAVILLION and a pass to the Fenway Parking Garage!  Value of the tickets alone is $730.  You can bid on the package and offer two of the tickets to a veteran and his or her guest.  Both of you enjoy a great game in a wonderful venue.  Details are available at the Chamber office.  You can place a bid to get the item started by calling May.  Not able to join us?  We will have a Board member bid on your behalf.  Just give us your bid and information. 

What a great way to give back to those who have given so much to serve our country.  Let’s get behind them and support the Veterans Count Auction with Easter Seals New Hampshire.

Take a look at the fantastic list of Auction Items and Make Your List for April 17th at Cirtronics.  The action starts at 6:00 with Silent Bidding on a full array of products, services, gift certificates to treat your friends and family or yourself.  Bring along your neighbors and enjoy an evening of great food – Elisha’s catering a full Buffet Dinner and Hors d’Oeuvres – Frederick’s Pastries – delectable sweets from the area’s finest bakery – music and fun with Auctioneer Extraordinaire – Steve Desmarais. 

Going, Going — Gone!  Don’t be left out of the action!

AM Network – Get Connected – Get Valuable Information
Wednesday, February 16 at 8:00 am in the Chamber Office
That’s tomorrow!  Don’t let a little snow change your plans.  Join us to meet, connect, hear what’s happening and learn about Tools on the Web.  Rod Watkins will share information about programs that will help you keep track of your contacts and potential customers.  And at low cost – no cost programs. We’ll be looking for you!  Coffee and Pastry served.

Don’t miss a chance to Dance the night away!  Winter Gala, Saturday, March 6 at the Crowne Plaza.  Dancing, Dinner, Entertainment and Demonstrations by Royal Palace Dance Studio, Manchester and Amherst. To Benefit Opportunity Networks – enhancing the lives of those living with disabilities and the Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce.  Tickets $40. per person includes full dinner – Available by calling the Chamber or visit www.opportunitynetworks.org.

Meet Your Merchants – Cabinet Supplement Discount Deadline February 17th  See Attachment

Don’t forget our February After Hours – Amherst Yoga, Thursday, February 11 5:30 to 7:00PM.  Demonstrations on Acupuncture and Massage Therapy.   Free Four Door Prizes – One Month of Unlimited Yoga Classes, One Acupuncture Session, One Massage Session and One Session with the Holistic Health Counselor. Hors d’Oeuvres, Refreshments Served.

Valentine’s Day Last Minute Shoppers – Don’t let the holiday pass you by and disappoint someone special.  Find what you are looking for to treat your own Valentine with a gift or service from one of our Chamber members – And you won’t have trouble parking, long lines and we know the service will be better!  Take a look at the Directory in the newsletter or go to www.souhegan.net to see the full list of members and opportunities for gifts, flowers, books, jewelry, home decor – You name it – Or  what about this?

Works of Heart & Caring Hands Massage Therapy – Two Great Businesses Together for One Great Valentine Gift: One Dozen Premium Roses, Vase with Bow and Balloon, Box of Chocolates, Gift Certificate for One Hour Full Body Theraputic Hot Stone Relaxation Massage.  The perfect gift for any Sweetheart!  Call Michelle at Works of Heart Flowers & Gifts 673-3299.

Meet Your Merchants – Cabinet Supplement Discount Deadline February 17th  See Attachment

Don’t forget our February After Hours- Amherst Yoga, Thursday, February 11 5:30 to 7:00PM.

Demonstrations on Acupuncture and Massage Therapy.   Free Four Door Prizes – One Month of Unlimited Yoga Classes, One Acupuncture Session, One Massage Session and One Session with the Holistic Health Counselor.

Hors d’Oeuvres, Refreshments Served.

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Valentine’s Day Last Minute Shoppers - Don’t let the holiday pass you by and disappoint someone special.  Find what you are looking for to treat your own Valentine with a gift or service from one of our Chamber members – And you won’t have trouble parking, long lines and we know the service will be better!  Take a look at the Directory in the newsletter or go to www.souhegan.net to see the full list of members and opportunities for gifts, flowers, books, jewelry, home decor – You name it- Or  what about this?

Works of Heart & Caring Hands Massage Therapy

Two Great Businesses Together for One Great Valentine Gift

One Dozen Premium Roses, Vase with Bow and Balloon

Box of Chocolates

Gift Certificate for One Hour Full Body Theraputic Hot Stone Relaxation Massage

The perfect gift for any Sweetheart!  Call Michelle at Works of Heart Flowers & Gifts 673-3299

The Souhegan Valley Chamber has a full schedule of Value Added Events in February for our members.  Please note the dates and check the most recent newsletter for  details so you are not missing any of the opportunities to get connected and get important information to grow your business and outreach.

February After Hours – Amherst Yoga, Thursday, February 11 5:30 to 7:00PM.  Visit their new studio at 10 Northern Blvd. #15 (turn between Walmart and Mobil off 101A – down on left after tracks). Last month’s After Hours was a “sell out” with over 70 members and guests joining us.  Were you there to meet the new businesses and make those new connections?  Don’t miss this one! Demonstrations on Acupuncture and Massage Therapy.   Free Four Door Prizes – One Month of Unlimited Yoga Classes, One Acupuncture Session, One Massage Session and One Session with the Holistic Health Counselor. Hors d’Oeuvres, Refreshments Served.

Lunch ‘N Learn – Demystifying the New Hampshire LLC Tax – Understanding the Potential Impact on Your Business. Tuesday, February 16 at Noon to 1:30 pm in the Chamber Conference Room.   Presented by Christopher Rogers, CPA, Barbara King, Senior Associate, AspenCross Financial Group, and Joseph R. “Jay” Maiona, Maiona Law, PLLC.   See Page 7 of the Newsletter for details.  Please register so we can plan for you.

Member Breakfast – Thursday, February 25, 7:30 to 9:00 AM at Hampshire Hills, Milford.  The Year of the Phoenix – Rising from the Ashes to Restore, Reinvent and Rejuvenate Yourself and Your Organization by Special Guest Speaker, Debby Hoffman Adair.  Members $10 / Soon to Be Members $15.  Please reserve your seat by call the office at 673-4360.

Winter Gala Dinner Dance – Saturday, March 6 – A Night of Music, Dancing, Entertainment, Fun and a Full Course Dinner!  Presented by the Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Opportunity Networks, an organization that enhances the lives of those living with disabilities.  Royal Palace Dance Studio, Manchester and Amherst our Dance Sponsors.  Social Hour with Cash Bar – 6:00 PM – Dinner at 7:00 – Music and Dancing until Midnight. Tickets $40. per person are Now Available! Call the Chamber Office at 673-4360 or email May.

Mark Your Calendars – Third Annual Veterans Count Auction – Saturday, April 17 at Cirtronics, Milford.  Live and Silent Auction and Dinner Honoring All Those Who Serve- Families, Neighbors, Friends.  The event provides funding for emergency needs through Easter Seals for our Souhegan Valley men and women leaving to serve overseas and in areas of disaster.  Please help us help our local heroes.  Watch for the mailing that went out about Sponsor, Donation opportunities.

Direct Your Career Club – Free Kick-Off Wednesday, January 27th at Cassidy’s Grille from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. This new 10 week innovative program is designed to help you GET BACK TO WORK! The club is part of a new initiative from Tori Johnson, founder of Women for Hire and Waggleforce. For more information contact Sandy Demarest, Career Coach and Group Leader, 801-6689 or directyourcareer@yahoo.com. This first 10 week innovative program to help get you back to work is FREE.

Frederick’s Pastries is celebrating their 30th Anniversary Year! Join us this Saturday, January 30th from 11 am – 1 pm for a Winter Sampling! Register to win 1 of 100 $30.00 gift certificates in celebration of our 30 year anniversary! Frank FM will be joining us for a live broadcast – we hope to see you here at our Amherst location for some delicious samples and lots of fun!

Thank you, Triangle Credit Union for hosting the January After Hours. Over 70 people attended with lots of new members and contacts. Mark your calendars for the February event at Amherst Yoga, Thursday the 11th.  Check the website for more details.

Business After Hours – Triangle Credit Union, Wednesday, January 20 5:30 to 7:00 – John Bates, branch Manager for Triangle Credit Union in Amherst is looking forward to meeting everyone on Wednesday. Special entertainment from Triangle’s own Magician, refreshments (Frederick’s Pastries and Bentley’s), Giveaways and Raffles! Please join us for the first After Hours of 2010 and meet our newest members!

AM Network Breakfast – Wednesday, January 20 at 7:30 AM. If your company doesn’t come up on the first two pages of Google, your website is not working to its fullest. How do you get to the widest audience? Come learn what you can do from Ashish. Search Engine Optimization by Ashish Patel, Patelligence. Note the extended time to allow for our presentation.

Souhegan Valley Referral Group Visitor’s Day on Tuesday, January 19 at The Chamber Office at 7:00 AM. If you don’t have too many customers (and who does!) – Then attend and see what they are all about.

RESCHEDULED – Member Services Update – Monday, January 25 at 7:30 am, Chamber Office. Not sure how to make that investment in the Chamber membership meaningful for your business? Haven’t come to our After Hours before and don’t know how to “work the room”? Come and learn what we can offer you!

Snow Policy – The Chamber policy is to cancel morning meetings when the local schools cancel. Please check the website or go to WMUR.com and scroll the cancellation list.

Chamber Committee Meetings – Veterans Count Auction meets on Thursday, January 21 at 8:00 am. Come help us support our local servicemen and women and the families they leave behind to serve our country. We could use your help!