Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Apple Harvest Day Marketing Opportunities for your Business
Thursday, July 7, 2011
NH Chronicle features Dover - July 7
Sunday, July 3, 2011
GREATER DOVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL PUBLISH NEW COMMUNITY MAP
Monday, June 13, 2011
Greater Dover chamber of Commerce Seeking Membership & Business Resource Manager
- Responsible for recruiting, retaining and maintaining positive relationships with member and not-yet members
- Cultivate the sponsorship for all of the business events listed below
- Serve as the staff liaison to the Ambassadors Committee
- Produce the quarterly print Newsletter & Insert program & market and sell any/all business advertising opportunities
- Develop, design and send Member/Business E-blasts
- Maintain the chamber database.
- Institute a checklist for new members and track the progress of the checklist
- Develop creative membership recruiting techniques and tools
- Coordinate new member orientation meetings
- Schedule, organize, set up & attend breakfast forums and business after-hours functions
- Work with the Executive Director to establish annual new member & retention goals
- Coordinate new member ribbon-cuttings and other promotional photo opportunities
- Work with the Ambassador Committee Chair to select and train new ambassadors
- Work with the entire chamber staff team on events as needed
- Recommend and develop feasible & profitable new member services, programs & benefit as needed
- Seacoast Business Expo (Annually in October)
- Business Open Houses (Monthly)
- Tri-Chamber Business Open Houses (Quarterly)
- Local Expert Series (Monthly)
- Annual Dinner & Recognition Programs (Annually in January)
- Forum Series (Quarterly)
- New Member Welcomes & Ribbon Cuttings (Monthly)
- Printed Newsletter (Quarterly)
- Ambassadors Committee Meetings (Monthly)
- New Member Welcomes (Quarterly)
- Advertising & Sponsorship Sales (event, web, print etc – on-going)
- BA/BS with 2-3 years of membership development or similar experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 2-3 years of experience working directly in the chamber of commerce industry preferred
- Proven membership development experience preferred
- Proven event management experience preferred
- Effective public speaker
- Effective project management skills
- Ability to establish strong partnerships and build collaborative efforts
- Organized with ability to multi-task in fast paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- IT proficiency – Microsoft Office software, website content management,
- database systems, constant contact
- Positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Must have own reliable transportation and valid driver license
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Dover Farmers Market at the Chamber Visitor Center

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Press Conference Announcing 25th Anniversary of Cochecho Arts Festival
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Molly Hodgson Smith Named Executive Director of Greater Dover Chamber Of Commerce
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce has named Molly Hodgson Smith as its new Executive Director. Hodgson Smith is an experienced nonprofit manger who has led several New Hampshire membership organizations. She will manage the daily operations of the Chamber as well as work with the Board of Directors to develop effective Chamber programs.
"We are pleased to welcome Molly back to the Dover business community after several years of working on statewide initiatives", said Michael Bolduc, Attorney at Wyskiel, Boc, Tillinghast & Bolduc, P.A. and chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors. Hodgson Smith started her nonprofit career serving as the events manager at the Chamber from 1994-1998. "She has an extensive record of success in developing and building business membership organizations. We look forward to her leadership, " said Dave Paolini, Designated Broker at Century 21/Central Falls Realty, a member of the search committee and the Chamber's chair-elect of the Board of Directors.
Hodgson Smith has over 12 years of executive director leadership experience, first with New Hampshire Made, Inc. and recently with New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility. She lives in Madbury with her husband and two children.
I am thrilled to be returning to the Dover business community," Hodgson Smith said. "Dover has a thriving economic development center that makes it an attractive choice for employers to establish, maintain, and grow businesses. With its rich history, cultural, educational and recreational opportunities, and vibrant downtown retail center and developing riverfront, Dover is a great place for residents and visitors alike."
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit association of businesses, professionals, organizations and individuals, working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on chamber membership, a schedule of activities and other program information, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at (603) 742-2218, e-mail info@dovernh.org visit www.dovernh.org or find us on Facebook at Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Dover Chamber Ribbon Cuttings in February

2011 State of the State Breakfast Forum

