Archive for April, 2011

Buy Your Tickets for Awards Dinner – 6/2

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

Date: Thursday, June 2   5:30 – 9:00 pm
Location: Alpine Grove, Hollis

Buy your tickets now for the Souhegan Valley All-Star 23rd Annual
Awards Dinner.  Special Guest for the evening will be Red Sox Hall of Famer Bill “Spaceman” Lee. And we will be recognizing the Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Business Leader of the Year, and Volunteer of the Year. Purchase tickets online at http://souhegan.net/major-events/

Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards!

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

The Chamber is now accepting nominations for the Business of the
Year (50+ employees), Small Business of the Year, Business Leader of
the Year, and Volunteer of the Year, to be honored at the 23rd Annual
Awards Dinner on June 2. Nominees must reside in or be employed in
one of the 11 chamber towns, but nominees do not need to be members
of the chamber. Nominate your choices using the Nomination Form PDF
or the online nomination form at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H8HCPC8.

Seeking Sponsors for Annual Award Dinner – 6/2

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

Date: June 2, 2011 5:30 – 9:00 pm
Location: Alpine Grove, Hollis

The chamber is now seeking sponsors for our 23rd Annual Award Dinner on June 2. Download a Sponsorship Form here and show your support of your local chamber of commerce.

Southern NH Expo – 10/20

Saturday, April 30th, 2011
It’s time to put the Southern NH Expo on your calendar for Thursday, October 20. The expo will be held at the Hampshire Dome in Milford again this year. Go to http://www.southernnhexpo.com/ to learn more about the expo. Register your booth online athttp://www.southernnhexpo.com/exporegistration.htmor download a printable Registration Form here http://www.southernnhexpo.com/2011ExpoRegistration.pdf.
Time: Thursday, October 20, 2011
Location: Hampshire Dome at Hampshire Hills, Milford
It’s time to put the Southern NH Expo on your calendar for Thursday, October 20. The expo will be held at the Hampshire Dome in Milford again this year. Go to http://www.southernnhexpo.com/ to learn more about the expo. Register your booth online at http://www.southernnhexpo.com/exporegistration.htm or download a printable Registration Form here http://www.southernnhexpo.com/2011ExpoRegistration.pdf.

NEW! Small Business Forum – 5/3

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Location:  Chamber Offices
Date: May 3,  1:00 – 2:00 pm

Announcing a new benefit for Chamber members.  Beginning May 3, the Souhegan Chamber will host the Small Business Forum, the first Tuesday of the month.  The Forum is an informal, open format opportunity to discuss with other owners and managers best practices, seek advice and counsel from your peers, and share ideas and experiences.   Drop in during the hour, stay a few minutes or the whole hour, as you like.

The Forum is  moderated by Jay Maiona, a small business consultant and attorney with over 20 years of experience.   Jay provides the theme for the first Forum.  Other members will be guest facilitators in future months, bringing their particular areas of expertise to the Forum.

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Reminder: Veterans FIRST Auction THIS SATURDAY!

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Location: Alpine Grove, Hollis NH
Date: Saturday April 16, 6:00 – 10:00 pm

Dinner at 7:30 – Prime Rib and Roast Stuffed Chicken Breast Served Family Style
Dessert Served by Frederick’s Pastries.

Silent and Live Auction featuring over 225 items: Getaways and Vacation Cottages in Maine and NH. Tickets to the Boston Red Sox, Jimmy Buffet. Boxing Gloves Signed by Matt Wahlberg and Mickey Ward with a private luncheon with Michael Dell’Orto,   The Commissioner in Academy Award Nominee – “The Fighter”. Dinners, Theater Tickets, Works of Art, Staycation Passes to NH’s favorite spots. Even a A Husqvarna gas powered line trimmer for easier yard work. Call 673-4360 or purchase your tickets  online through this website.

April Member Breakfast – 4/28

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Location:  Huntington Learning Center, 2 Cellu Dr., Nashua
Date:   Thursday April 28, 7:30 – 9:00 am

Sandy Demarest of Demarest Career Directions will talk about the generational challenges in today’s workplace and the need to find a balance between acknowledging the skills of older workers and nurturing the ambition of younger workers. Laura Byers of NH Workers will present timely information about the Return to Work Program.

April After Hours at Ponemah Veterinary Hospital – 4/20

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Location:  199 Route 101, Amherst NH in The Meeting Place
Date: April 20, 2011   5:30 – 7:30 pm

Ponemah Veterinary Hospital is your host for mingling, meeting and “petting” some new friends. Come see the state of the art facility Dr. Jennifer Edwards and her associates can offer for the health of your furry friends. Connect with other members and guests and enjoy the “hospital-ity”!


Some of the Silent Auction Items

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Date: April 16, 2011   6:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Alpine Grove, Hollis NH

The Veterans FIRST evening also features a Silent Auction. Here’s a sampling of the items that could be yours: Remote car starter… Jewelry… Funpack passes for the family… Gift certificates to some of the area’s finest restaurants… Visit our Silent Auction page for a complete list of silent auction items.

A Sampling of the Live Auction items

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Date:  April 16, 2011     6:00-10:00 pm
Location: Alpine Grove, Hollis NH

A few of the wonderful items available at Live Auction, April 16, to benefit Veterans FIRST:  One week getaway on Wells Beach… Jimmy Buffett concert tickets and limo service… Catered cocktail party in your home… Red Sox tickets… African photo safari. Visit the Live Auction page for a complete list of auction items.