Showing posts with label Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Apple Harvest Day Marketing Opportunities for your Business

Marketing Opportunities at Apple Harvest Day AHDChamber-produced community events present a valuable community marketing opportunity to businesses and organizations. Attractive packages for Apple Harvest Day range from $125 to $3000. This event draws over 305,000 people to downtown Dover on October 1st.

Sponsoring a community event is a great way to demonstrate your commitment to the community while engaging in a direct marketing opportunity with event participants.


Other Ways to Participate
Volunteer - Promote your business by having staff members volunteer at the Festival. There are many exciting opportunities. Please contact Donna Rinaldi for more information. dr@dovernh.org.

Prize Wheel Donation - Promote your business by donating a prize ($15+ Value). Prizes will be put on a Spinning Prize Wheel at the Chamber's information booth. Please contact Donna Rinaldi for more information dr@dovernh.org

Thursday, July 7, 2011

NH Chronicle features Dover - July 7

Don't forget to watch NH Chronicle, WMUR Channel 9 at 7:30 pm tonight!
Dover NH will be featured!



Sunday, July 3, 2011

GREATER DOVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL PUBLISH NEW COMMUNITY MAP

(Dover, NH) - The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that sales for its upcoming community map are now underway. The 8,000 maps are on target to print next spring, and will be distributed in and around the Chamber service area.

The full-color, glossy community map will feature a street-level community map showing local points of interest - schools, parks, water features, landmarks, tourist attractions, etc. - and county or regional map(s) showing primary and secondary roads and major points of interest. Depending on space, the community map may also include a concise community profile, which highlights local events; important phone numbers; listings for community organizations, shops and restaurants, entertainment and cultural venues; and information about the Chamber of Commerce to create a useful resource guide for current residents and businesses, as well as a promotional piece for those considering relocation.

Advertising in the Dover community map has unrivaled advantages. The multi-platform advertising bundle goes beyond the traditional print publication to include: a community website and downloadable NewView eBook®, which convert the publication's editorial, pictures and design elements into a digital format, as well as on-the-go wireless access via various web-enabled devices. All advertisements will appear online at Village Profile's Community Profile Network® website (www.villageprofile.com) soon after they are published, and will also link from the Chamber's website. Since 1996, the Village Profile® website has seen over 250,000,000 hits from Internet locales around the world and from all manners of users. This considerable traffic will prove beneficial to the entire Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce community. The vpmobile.us site totaled 8,187,392 hits in 2010. The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce site has registered 361,970 hits.

In addition, a user-friendly Smartphone app is now available--accessible via the iPhone and Android--an extension of Village Profile's enhanced connectivity not offered anywhere else in the Chamber publishing industry. All of these elements come together to offer the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, participating advertisers and the community valuable added exposure to a global audience.

This technologically advanced, royalty-generating publication is produced at NO COST to the Chamber.

This leading-edge publishing program is made possible through a partnership between the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and Village Profile® - an innovative Chamber publisher.

For publication and advertising information, contact the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce or Sales Representative Robert Monahan at 603-742-2218 (chamber office) or 603-748-1219 (cell) to reserve ad space now.

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Monday, June 13, 2011

Greater Dover chamber of Commerce Seeking Membership & Business Resource Manager

Chamber Mission:

Making good things happen in Dover for business, visitors and residents

Position Overview:

The Membership & Business Resource Manager is responsible for membership development and retention. This position oversees all business resources, benefits, networking and promotion.

General Responsibilities:
  • 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
Current Programs, Services & Events under the Leadership of this position:
  • 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)
Qualifications and Experience Required
  • 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

Work Environment:

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce offers a supportive and engaged work environment that values and encourages creativity and growth. Our headquarters is located at 550 Central Avenue in Dover. Some early and late hours may be necessary.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Dover Farmers Market at the Chamber Visitor Center

DOVER, NH – Beginning on June 8th, the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center, located at 550 Central Avenue, will once again host the weekly Seacoast Growers Association Farmers Market every Wednesday from 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The Dover Farmers Market, now entering its second year at the Visitor Center location, features over a dozen farmers and local area vendors, some vending their wares every week, and others rotating in and out to add variety to the Market. Shoppers can expect to find not only fresh produce, but also plants and cut flowers, eggs and dairy products, meat and poultry, maple syrup, and baked goods, as well as artisans selling hand made pottery, ceramics and other related items.

For those who endeavor to support local businesses, the Farmers Market is an ideal place to shop. The Seacoast Growers Association (SGA) is made up of farmers and vendors from Strafford, Rockingham and York counties, with all products sold at the Market being grown, produced and harvested in this geographic area.

“Once in a while, we’ll have someone come up to us in June and ask ‘Where’s the corn?’” notes Celeste Gingras of 45 Market Street Bakery in Somersworth, who also serves as the President of the SGA’s Dover Market. “Since everything at the Market is 100% locally grown, the offerings are seasonal and the selection varies from week to week. Once they understand that, our patrons love the idea that they’re buying produce that’s not only fresh, but also truly native to our little part of the world.”

For more information on the Dover Farmers Market, please visit the SGA’s website at www. SeacoastGrowers.org.

About the Chamber:

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association of businesses, professionals, individuals, and organizations working together to advance the economic well-being of its members and the community. For details on Chamber membership, a schedule of activities, and information on other programs, please call the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce at (603) 742-2218; write to 550 Central Avenue, Dover, NH, 03820; or visit www.dovernh.org.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Press Conference Announcing 25th Anniversary of Cochecho Arts Festival

Please Join Us
At a Press Conference Announcing the
25th Anniversary Cochecho Arts Festival 2011 Season Line Up & Logo
Wednesday, June 1 at 3:00 pm
at the
Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
550 Central Avenue, Dover NH

Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce board, volunteers and staff on Wednesday, June 1 at 3 pm at the Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center to be the first to hear the Cochecho Arts Festival's 2011 season line up. Chamber officials will announce the festival’s Friday Night Concert Series featuring local and regional music, The Tuesday Children’s Series showcasing popular family events, the popular "Shark in the Park" Summer lunch time concert series featuring many of the areas most popular rock bands and the Wednesday Market Series featuring “unplugged” acoustic music.

In addition to the season’s schedule, the 25th Anniversary Cochecho Arts Festival logo will be unveiled and the 2011 Festival website will be launched providing a history of the Festival, directions to Henry Law Park, news articles, information on how to get involved, and much more.
Please RSVP to molly@dovernh.org to confirm your attendance so that we will have a media kit ready for you! Thank you.

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

Brylie Collins Photography offers affordable, photojournalistic photography, including weddings, family portraiture, corporate and product photos, maternity portraits, senior portraits, pet and animal photography. For more information, including samples of Brylie Collins’ work and booking information, please visit www.brylyecollinsphotography.com.



Enterprise City represents yet another unique organization in the ever expanding array of Dover businesses that serve the youth recreation and education community, primarily serving 5th to 8th graders throughout New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and beyond. They o
ffer a highly interactive scholastic program that consists of 3 to 6 weeks of in-school curriculum, culminating in a day of hands-on learning and discovery at their “simulated city.” This
remarkably realistic facility consists of a Post Office, a Bank, a City Hall, restaurants, doctor’s offices, retail shops, a TV station and various other components of a real business community, all of which are run by the students.

Throughout the program, students learn about civic and electoral processes through the election of a Mayor, take out bank loans to start virtual “businesses,” create resumes and compete for various jobs within the simulated community. The curriculum incorporates social studies,
mathematics, finance, political science, marketing and economics, weaving the various fields of study together in a life-like manner that makes a lasting impression on participants, primarily students in grades 5 through 8.

For more information on Enterprise City, including volunteer information and licensing opportunities, please visit their website at www.enterprisecity.org.

Located in downtown Dover’s historic Masonic Building on the corner of Washington Street and Central Avenue, the Painted Elephant Massage Studio offers an array of popular therapeutic health services, including massage and Reiki, with several massage therapists on hand to choose from.

For more information about Painted Elephant, or to book an appointment, please call (603) 343-5466.


With the capacity to seat over 350 guests, Rivermill at Dover Landing is one of the largest indoor function facilities in the seacoast. The artfully restored event space is located in the Picker Mill behind One Washington Center, overlooking the Cochecho River and Henry Law Park. Inside, Rivermill boasts traditional 1800s brick and beam architecture, high ceilings, a fully equipped catering kitchen and tall, arched windows that offer expansive views of the river, the Park and Dover’s historic City Hall clock tower.

For more information on Rivermill at Dover Landing, including photos and event booking information, please visit www.rivermillnh.com.

Founded and run by Executive Director Astrid Wielens, Zebra Crossings provides programs for children with chronic health conditions - including those at risk for developing such conditions – and their families.

In New Hampshire alone, over 10,000 children suffer from life-threatening chronic illnesses, and Zebra Crossings programming helps these children gain self-confidence and a sense of independence, develop friendships, set life goals and take responsibility for the personal; health and well-being. Programs include sports and recreation, climbing and hiking, theatre and performing arts, cooking’ gardening, photography horseback riding, dance, arts and crafts, woodworking and more.

Zebra Crossings programs are supported through gifts from donors and sponsors. Families only pay a small registration fee to participate, and scholarships are available to keep underserved families from taking part in the various programs.

For more information on Zebra Crossings, including the origin of their unique name, program offerings, and how you can help support them, please email info@zebrac-crossings.org or visit their website at www.zebra-crossings.org.



2011 State of the State Breakfast Forum


Sponsored by:

Tuesday, April 26th - 7:30am to 9:00am
Governor's Inn - 78 Wakefield Street - Rochester

$15 members, $25 not-yet members
RSVP Online or Call 603/742-2218

Come hear Governor John Lynch's outlook and priorities for the upcoming year at this annual breakfast event. Join with members from the Tri-Chamber's region at the Historic Governor's Inn in Rochester. Please bring your questions and engage in a lively discussion with the Governor.

REGISTER NOW - DEADLINE is APRIL 19th