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Strawbery Banke Museum hosts Dawnland StoryFest, New Hampshire’s Annual Native American Storytelling Festival on Nov. 13

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Strawbery Banke will virtually host Dawnland StoryFest 2021, New Hampshire’s annual Native American Storytelling Festival, in connection with the Museum’s permanent “People of the Dawnland” exhibit. The daylong festival, which occurs virtually on Zoom on Saturday, Nov.13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, invites attendees to hear traditional  Indigenous storytellers from New

Survivor Celebration Bell Installed at Seacoast Cancer Center – Portsmouth

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. DOVER—Three rings of a bell at the Seacoast Cancer Center – Portsmouth marked an end of current treatments for patient Gavin Donaldson and the beginning of a special tradition at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Pease campus – a survivor celebration bell. “Today is a celebration of sorts of getting through a 6-week chemo and radiation treatment,” Donaldson said. “I’m very pleased to have done it with such

'Portals' - 22nd annual Dunfey exhibition in Portsmouth during November

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member.   PORTSMOUTH – “Portals” is the theme of the 22st annual Joan L. Dunfey juried exhibition to be on view during November at the New Hampshire Art Association's Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery.  Portals are transformative. Memories are portals to the past – doorways and thresholds to another reality. NHAA members and non-members were invited to compete in the jury process.  With 78

‘Waveism’ Paintings by Debra Grubbs on display through November

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member.   PORTSMOUTH – The paintings of New Hampshire Art Association artist Debra Grubbs will be on view during an exhibit titled, “Waveism,” during the month of November at the Association’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery.  Grubbs of Salem, New Hampshire, describes “Waveism” as the abstract lines formed by flood waters on the sides of the slot canyons near the Grand Canyon as the inspiration

‘Places Imagined’ -- paintings of New Hampshire Art Association artist Alan Shulman

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – The paintings of New Hampshire Art Association artist Alan Shulman will be on display in a show titled, “Places Imagined,” during the month of November at the Association’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery.  Shulman began finger painting at age 2 and taking New York City museum walks at the age of 4.  He later spent three years of life drawing in architect school using the

‘Abstracts, Full of Color and Texture, Signifying Nothing’ through November

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member.   PORTSMOUTH – New work by New Hampshire Art Association painter Joe Flaherty will be on exhibit in a show titled, “Abstracts, Full of Color and Texture, Signifying Nothing,” during the month of November at the Association’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery.   “In these abstract paintings, I’ve tried to be loose and free, concentrating on the painting as an object of its own identity

Wentworth-Douglass Named Best in NH, Top 20 in Nation for Patient Outcomes

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has been named the best hospital in the state for patient outcomes and among the top 20 in the nation, according to a new index compiled by a nonpartisan think tank. The Lown Institute ranked Wentworth-Douglass first in patient outcomes among 23 hospitals in New Hampshire, and a remarkable 16th among the more than 3,000 hospitals that were examined

Register for the 16th Annual Seacoast Half Marathon to Benefit Cornerstone VNA

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member.   ROCHESTER—On Oct. 31, the 16th Annual Seacoast Half Marathon, one of coastal New Hampshire’s longest running half marathons, will kick off from Portsmouth High School. Traditionally an in-person race, the Seacoast Half Marathon is offering a hybrid model in 2021, giving runners the opportunity to participate either in-person or virtually. Virtual participants can select from

Dr. Kevin Donovan Joins Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is proud to announce award-winning family physician, Dr. Kevin Donovan, has joined Wentworth Health Partners Adult & Children’s Medicine of Dover. Dr. Donovan brings more than 20 years of family practice experience to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. He attended Colby College in Waterville, Maine, where he majored in biology and furthered his studies

City Parking Division Phases Out EasyPark Program

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative.     PORTSMOUTH – EasyParkUSA has notified Portsmouth, and other New Hampshire cities participating in its EasyPark program, that the company has begun phasing out their on-dash devices and has discontinued the sale of new devices. However, existing customers will be able to continue to use their devices in any participating New Hampshire city, and use up any remaining balance on their accounts, through

Northeast Delta Dental Welcomes Ryan King as Director, Human Resources

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Brings Two Decades of HR Leadership Skills to Best Places to Work Hall of Famer   CONCORD–Northeast Delta Dental announces the appointment of Ryan King as Director, Human Resources. Ryan brings several years of experience as a strategic human resources leader, driving cultural transformation, engaging leaders and employees and improving operating efficiency. As director of human

Wentworth-Douglass only Seacoast hospital with five-star CMS rating

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is among just 455 hospitals nationwide, and the only one on the Seacoast, to receive a five-star rating in the most recent 2021 ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Just 455 of the more than 3,200 hospitals included in the rankings received five stars. The only other hospitals in New Hampshire with five-star ratings

Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity joins forces with Veterans Count and Team Rubicon to assist N.H. Veteran

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. RAYMOND—On a beautiful Saturday morning in September, Southeast New Hampshire Habitat for Humanity (SENH Habitat) proudly joined forces with Veterans Count, a program of Easterseals and Team Rubicon to assist a N.H. Veteran in need of various repairs to the exterior of his home. After living for years with an unsecure walkway, deck and hand railings, Daniel reached out to SENH

Wentworth-Douglass Seeks Community Volunteers

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER–Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking volunteers from the community to assist with our mission of delivering patient-centered care to the Seacoast Community. Volunteers can assist in a wide variety of areas across the organization, including positions that interact with patients. Wentworth-Douglass creates a rewarding environment for volunteers who wish to serve the

Tune in to The Mental Health, Wellness & Recovery SUMMIT on Oct. 28

Register to attend two virtual Portsmouth City Council Candidate forums

PORTSMOUTH—Meet your future City Councilors at the 2021 City Council Candidate forums, hosted by the Chamber Collaborative's Public Policy Committee. The forums will be held in two rounds on Zoom, each with half of the candidates participating, on Oct. 12 and Oct. 13 from 8 - 9 each morning.  The forums will be moderated by Ben VanCamp, chief collaborator and president of the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. Register for Forum Round 1 on Oct.

Portsmouth plans to reopen indoor pool in first week of November

DISCLAIMER The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. PORTSMOUTH –Over a year ago, the City of Portsmouth closed the Indoor Pool in light of precautions against the spread of COVID-19. During that time, the City also took the opportunity of the closure to explore necessary repairs and maintenance. With that work completed, the Recreation Department plans to reopen the Indoor Pool in the first week of November.   While the fall Indoor Pool schedule allows

Weekly email to Chamber members and prospective members--Week of Oct. 4

DISCLAIMER: This is a weekly email sent to members and prospective members of the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth for the week of Oct. 4. Good Morning reader! It’s only truly fall in the Seacoast when the pumpkin people—I mean Scarecrows of the Port – take their posts and stand sentry over roads, streets and alleys in our fair city. While that hasn’t  happened yet, the all-volunteer organization is going to make it so on Thursday, Oct. 7 (Want to help? You’ll start at the Chamber, 500

Local group raises money for bereavement cradle at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—A local support group for families facing pregnancy and infant loss has donated $5,000 to the Wentworth-Douglass Foundation to support the purchase of a special bereavement cradle at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. The cradle, which is almost indistinguishable from ordinary hospital bassinets, features a unique cooling system that enables families who have experienced a

Wentworth-Douglass Expands NICU and Pediatric Specialty Care with Mass General

Disclaimer: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—Wentworth-Douglass is significantly expanding its services for newborns with serious medical conditions and children requiring specialty care, including becoming the first Seacoast hospital with a Level IIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), as part of a new partnership with Mass General Hospital for Children (MGHfC) that began Oct. 1. The upgraded NICU, which allows the

Monahan Joins TFMoran as Wetland Scientist and Septic Designer

PORTSMOUTH—Sharon Monahan, CWS has joined TFMoran, Inc. as a Wetland Scientist and Septic Designer. She has more than 20 years of experience in permitting in New Hampshire regarding wetlands, shorelands, septic systems, and zoning. Ms. Monahan is a Certified Wetland Scientist and Septic Subsurface Designer and has a Paralegal Certificate in Land Use Law.   Prior to joining TFMoran, Ms. Monahan worked for various survey and engineering firms throughout northern New England, and as an independent

Mo Vander Pol Receives NH Land Surveyor License

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – Marinus “Mo” Vander Pol III, LLS of TFMoran’s Seacoast Division recently earned his Land Surveyor License for the State of New Hampshire. Mr. Vander Pol joined TFMoran as a Survey Technician in 2017 and has been promoted to Professional Land Surveyor. In addition to boundary and subdivision surveys, his more than 14 years of land surveying experience includes

So you've always wanted to podcast... WSCA can help!

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—WSCA Radio is pleased to announce that our Podcast Lab is up and running and available for rent! If you’ve ever wanted to host your own podcast, but didn’t have the right equipment, or you’re not familiar with editing lengthy audio tracks, we’ve got you covered. The WSCA Podcast Lab is set up and ready for whatever idea you want to record, and we even have a helpful

Wentworth-Douglass Donates $125,000 in Community Involvement Grants

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—Two organizations that help our community members find housing and get them on the road to recovery will now be able to make an even bigger impact thanks to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.The hospital has contributed $75,000 to Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) and $50,000 to SOS Recovery Organization in community involvement grants.  The grants will allow

October's artwork at Kennedy Gallery and Custom Framing

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member.   A Season for All Holly Lombardo  ‌ Throughout the month of October, Kennedy Gallery is pleased to present the original acrylic paintings of Holly Lombardo.  A SEASON FOR ALL is a collection of paintings inspired by New England and its four perfect seasons. The bright blue skies and colorful leaves of fall, the crisp white snow and lavender shadows cast by the trees in winter, the

Seacoast businesses in the spotlight at 2nd Annual Small but MIGHTY Expo under the tent at Cisco!

Event is 1/2 sold out—register your business for a table today! PORTSMOUTH—Join the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. under a terrific tent outside at Cisco Brewers Portsmouth for the 2nd Small but MIGHTY Business Expo. It will be showcasing some of the Seacoast's super businesses at this one-of-a-kind expo and networking evening! And for the second year, the event is presented by the folks at First Seacoast Bank. Click Register to sign up for one of 20

Novocure Awards $250,000 to Support Families First’s New Home

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH — Novocure, a global oncology company with its U.S. Operations Center in Portsmouth, has pledged $250,000 towards the capital campaign for a new home for Families First Health and Support Center. The donation, which is campaign’s lead corporate gift, will help turn a former gym on Greenleaf Woods Drive in Portsmouth into a community health center providing medical, dental

'Light and Dark' -- NH Art Association member exhibit with a nod to Halloween

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member  PORTSMOUTH – “Light and Dark,” a dichotomy as old as time. This is the theme of the New Hampshire Art Association’s members exhibit for October at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery.   As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, what is illuminated and what is hidden in the shadows? Artists are being asked to submit a description of how their work fits within this theme that

Dr. Jeffrey Segil Marks 500th Robotic Surgery

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—When Dr. Jeffrey Segil, gynecologist at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, sat down at the helm of the da Vinci Xi surgical system to perform a hysterectomy on August 25, he was unaware of the milestone he was crossing.  “I really wasn’t counting; I had no idea this was coming up,” Segil said.  But his surgical team was aware and marked his 500th robotic surgery at the hospital

All Things Bright and Beautiful’—Paintings of Barbara Barclay at NHAA’s Levy gallery during October

DISCLAIMER: The Following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – The paintings of New Hampshire Art Association artist Barbara Barclay will be shown in an exhibit titled, “All Things Bright and Beautiful,” during the month of October at the Association’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. Barclay is a professional New England artist who grew up in Massachusetts and now resides in Salem, New Hampshire. She works in pastels, oils,

‘Botanica’—Pandemic brought out photographer’s imagination

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member.   PORTSMOUTH – New Hampshire Art Association photographer Lesley Morgan shifted gears during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating work that will be shown at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery during October.   Morgan’s current body of work pushes the boundaries of traditional photography, through manipulation in Photoshop and augmentation with mixed media.    “The past year was a

‘Welcome to Goose Pond’ —Oil paintings by NH Art Association artist Marybeth Patterson

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member.      PORTSMOUTH – Oil paintings by New Hampshire Art Association artist Marybeth Patterson will be exhibited in a show titled, “Welcome to Goose Pond,” during the month of October at the NHAA’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery.   “Goose Pond is the place that has been the one constant in my life,” Patterson said. “I hope my oil paintings convey my sense of childlike wonder, whimsy and

Dr. Rachel Kaiser Joins Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. DOVER—Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is proud to announce Rachel Kaiser, DO, has joined Wentworth Health Partners Dover Family Practice. Dr. Kaiser has treated patients in a variety of medical practices for the past eight years.  Dr. Kaiser started her career as a Clinical Monitoring Associate at PAREXEL in Billerica, Mass., and has experience in geriatric and osteopathic medicine. Most recently she worked

Woodman Museum Fall Speaker Series 2021

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Woodman Museum Fall Speaker Series 2021 Wednesday’s at 7 p.m. Oct. 6-Nov. 3, 2021. Woodman Museum 182 Central Ave. Dover, NH 03820 Members Free admission General Admission $10 (or buy all 5 lectures for $25 a savings of $25). For tickets call 603-742-1038 or purchase at the event. Masks not required for Vaccinated individuals. For information contact: David Tompkins

Nurse Practitioner Katherine Staniforth Joins Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member.  DOVER—Katherine Staniforth, FNP-BC, MS, a highly skilled family nurse practitioner with significant experience and special interest in the field of women’s health recently joined Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and Wentworth Health Partners Dover Women’s Health. Staniforth joined Wentworth-Douglass from Littleton Primary Healthcare in Colorado, where she worked as a nurse

Winter's Coming: Updated Pandemic Guidance from OSHA

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) had a busy summer. In June, OSHA issued Emergency Temporary Standards to regulate the healthcare industry’s approach to COVID-19. Those were the first Emergency Temporary Standards OSHA has issued since 1983 and only the second Emergency Temporary Standards OSHA has issued in its forty-year history. On Aug. 16, OSHA also published updated

Wentworth-Douglass Awarded National Radiology Accreditation

DOVER—Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has been awarded a three-year accreditation in radiation oncology as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). A radiation oncologist uses radiation to cure cancer or to relieve a cancer patient’s pain. The ACR seal of accreditation, which comes from the nation’s oldest and most widely accepted radiation oncology accrediting body, represents the highest level of quality and patient safety in the healthcare industry. There are only 700

Chamber Collaborative elects new board members

PORTSMOUTH — The annual membership meeting for the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth was held virtually June 17 and featured a discussion of fiscal year 2021 and the election of officers.    As board chair, Monte Bohanan, of The Music Hall, thanked board members, retiring President Valerie Rochon, President Ben VanCamp, chamber staff, and highlighted the work the organization has undergone this past year, challenges it faced and overcame—and some—such as COVID-19, whose effects it is still

Vaccine discrimination in the workplace: What businesses need to know now

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Let’s talk about so-called vaccine discrimination. As an employment lawyer, the two questions I get asked the most these days are: (1) can we ask employees whether they’ve been vaccinated, and (2) can we require non-vaccinated employees to wear masks in the workplace (or a variant of that question, is it discriminatory to require non-vaccinated employees to wear masks while not

Northeast Delta Dental Foundation awards $21,000 grant to Wentworth-Douglass Foundation

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—The Wentworth-Douglass Foundation has been awarded a $21,000 grant from the Northeast Delta Dental Foundation to support the Wentworth-Douglass Community Dental Center. The Community Dental Center provides general dental care to vulnerable adults and children in the greater Dover area (including the New Hampshire Seacoast area and Southern Maine) whose families’ incomes are at

Sages Entertainment recognized for extraordinary fun that makes GREAT kids appear

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Local Magic School Recognized for Extraordinary Fun That Makes GREAT Kids Appear Sages Entertainment Wins the Golden Wand Award of Excellence   PORTSMOUTH—Wayne and Kali Moulton of Portsmouth-based Sages Entertainment were recently presented with the prestigious Discover Magic Golden Wand of Excellence, awarded for outstanding online magic courses. Discover Magic is the

Mask free in the 603: New CDC guidance for fully vaccinated employees

DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. By Brian Bouchard On May 13, the CDC and White House announced that masks—with few exceptions—are no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals: indoors or outdoors. For everyone else, masks are still required. It’s vaxed or masked. The announcement—albeit welcome news—has left many employers scrambling on what to do with their mask and social distancing policies. Though

Stimulus relief for recovery start-up businesses

DISCLAIMER: The following content isn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. By Paul J. Durham, Esq. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers have provided significant economic assistance to support struggling businesses. Unfortunately, businesses started during the crisis itself have been ineligible for most of that aid. For example, businesses started after February 15, 2020 remain ineligible for the Paycheck Protection Program, and New

Bravo to the Small but MIGHTY Business of the Month for February

If you think business is all work and no PlAy, you haven’t met the family behind Sages Entertainment.  With two and ½ members (Kali, Wayne and wee daughter Alice) the company mission is: Solutions for spreading joy and building community (for the small set, but also for corporate meetings and online parties.)    And what are their tools of the trade? FoamWandsScout patchesSkillsScienceBalloonsFunCreativityWonder AND a fair dose of magic (and smarts—these guys are full of STEAM: They build puppets, but

Intellectual Property Law Basics for Business

Disclaimer: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. A basic understanding of intellectual property (“IP”) law issues is not just important for inventors and technology company executives. Understanding the types of common IP concerns that can arise in connection with your business will help you to protect your own IP rights and to avoid infringing the rights of others. Although even a short summary of IP law would be well beyond the scope of this brief

Legal Tip: New Year's (corporate) resolutions

DISCLAIMER: This material was not created by, but is being shared by, the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. By Paul J. Durham, Esq.   It’s January, which means New Year’s resolutions are plentiful. For many of us, those resolutions may focus on personal health and wellness. If you are the owner or operator of a business, now is also a good time to recommit to your corporate wellness. This can be as simple as developing new corporate recordkeeping habits or sticking to the old (but good)

Legal Tip —Main Street Relief Fund and Self Grant Recipients: Watch for Final Reporting Obligations

NOTE: This was authored by Paul J. Durham, Esq. of Sheehan Phinney not the Chamber Collaborative Many New Hampshire businesses benefited from a variety of federal and state aid programs in 2020, utilizing loan proceeds and grants to weather the economic storm brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Programs such as New Hampshire’s Main Street Relief Fund (“MSRF”) and Self Employed Livelihood Fund (“SELF”) provided grants to small businesses without stipulations as to how those funds were to be spent.

Don't forget: Opportunities to meet our members inside!

 This WeekVIRTUAL Thursday, Nov. 5, 8-9 a.m.: Connect & Collaborate 2. Click to learn more about this weekly networking group open to one individual for each business category. Guests are welcome!VIRTUAL Friday, Nov. 6, 8:30-9:30 a.m.: Morning Mixer 2020 Presented by Service Credit Union. Join your fellow Chamber Collaborative members for a morning of networking and broaden your business circle. This great opportunity to meet new members and reconnect with old is presented by Service Credit Union. PLUS:

EASY PEASY: How to Submit a News Release to the Chamber Collaborative Website

· Log on to ChamberMaster (chambermaster.com)(Need help with your sign on or password? Email Jennifer@PortsmouthCollaborative.org and she can send you a prompt to reset it.) · In the upper right-hand corner, look for the the letters “MIC” (Member Information Center) o Click on it · Once in MIC, go to the menu column on the left-hand side o Click “News Release” from this menu · After you are in “News Release,” click on “Add News Release” on the right-hand side (it is in a blue box) · Name your news