Annual Awards Dinner

Join us Thursday, June 7, for the 24th Annual Award Dinner and Celebration at Alpine Grove. Use the Award Nomination Form 2012 to nominate the businesses and individuals who best exemplify the spirit and practices that bring magic to the Souhegan Valley. And we seek sponsors for the event – check out the Annual Dinner Sponsor Form. Finally, put the date on your calendar now: June 7 from 5:30 – 9:30 pm.

Due to unavoidable conflicts, the Build Your Business Session scheduled for April 24 has been cancelled. This topic will be rescheduled in the fall.

Online ticket purchase for the Veterans FIRST Auction on August 14 is no longer available.

Please purchase your tickets AT THE DOOR!

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Take a look at the amazing list of items that will be auctioned off during the Live Auction on April 14: 2012 Veterans First Auction Items. The list also includes the extensive (and growing) list of Silent Auction items.

A short video explaining the importance of the Veterans First Auction is now posted on the home page. Please take a moment to view it!

Session 3: Over The Top! Exceed the Expectations of Your Clients and Keep Them Coming Back for More.
Presenter: Nancy Clark, The Glen Group, North Conway
Tuesday, April 24, 8:00 to 9:30 AM
Chamber Offices – 69 Route 101A, Amherst NH
Sponsored by Centrix Bank

In these times, extraordinary customer service will make the difference between success and failure of your business. This workshop is a great refresher workshop on what works and what doesn’t.

Nancy Clark is owner and president of Glen Group, a full-service strategic marketing and advertising agency. A committed community activist, she has extensive experience working with nonprofits, community-based initiatives, government agencies and businesses. A graduate of Long Island University, with a B.A. in Communications/ Journalism, Nancy took the fast track from her first post-college job as a marketing assistant to Vice President of Marketing at Attitash Ski Resort in New Hampshire. In 1996, Nancy purchased Glen Group, then put together the people, the passion and vision that have transformed the agency into a highly respected strategic marketing, advertising and web development company with clients all over the U.S.

She has spearheaded strategic marketing and advertising efforts for clients including New Hampshire Division of Economic Development, Globe Manufacturing, Woodlands Credit Union, Chalmers Insurance Group, Cannon Mountain and Shires Equestrian. Nancy frequently lectures on business, marketing and finance; most recently she spoke at The 3rd Annual “A-Ha!” NH Social Media Business Summit.

Do you have your tickets yet? This fun-filled evening is an important fund-raiser for the chamber, and benefits our veterans as well. Order tickets on the home page or the Major Events page.

Our next Chamber Business After Hours will be held Wednesday, April 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, at Ledgewood Bay in Milford.

This beautifully appointed facility is home to full assisted living services in a convenient setting with wonderful views of the Souhegan Valley. Come sample their blue ribbon chef’s creations while networking with members, guests and your next best customer! Bring a door prize and you’ll have the opportunity to spotlight your business for one minute.

Please RSVP to may@souhegan.net or the chamber office.

Join with members and guests at Ledgewood Bay, Milford.

We are grateful to the following sponsors of our Veterans FIRST Auction. Their generous support of the auction helps ensure a successful outcome for both Harbor Homes of Nashua and the Souhegan Valley Chamber: Edward Jones Investments; Elbrys Networks, Inc.; Mlava Charitable Fund; Mike Bonacorsi, LLC; Hitchiner Manufacturing, Inc.; PSNH; Hudson Dental Associates; Amari Company; Amherst Label; Real Living – The Norwood Group; and Williams & Hussey Machine Co., Inc.