Mack Barber joins Daystar team
Seasoned executive brings expertise in business development, process implementation, and consulting NEWINGTON—Daystar, a managed IT services provider, today announced that Mack Barber has joined its team of IT professionals to meet the increasing technology needs of businesses across New Hampshire, northern Massachusetts, and southern Maine. Barber's focus will be on helping organizations address business challenges with technology solutions and managed IT support. He will lead Daystar’s new business
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Body of Work: Series III — NHAA features works of six artists through July
PORTSMOUTH – The New Hampshire Art Association will be holding a “Body of Work: Series III” exhibition during the month of July at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery on State Street. NHAA holds several “Body of Work” shows throughout the year to give its members an opportunity to showcase a grouping of their works. By exhibiting multiple works, the featured artists are able to present their overall artistic vision, sometimes difficult to do with one or two pieces. This third BOW exhibit at the gallery
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City of Portsmouth requests voluntary water restrictions
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH–The NH Drought Monitor has declared that the Seacoast area of New Hampshire is currently in Stage 1 of drought conditions with what it defines as “abnormally dry conditions.” At the same time, according to the City’s Water Department, the current hot and dry weather has increased demand on the City’s water supply. To continue to meet that demand, on June 7, the Water
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Strawbery Banke Museum expands Tuesdays on the Terrace outdoor music concert series through mid-September
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Photo caption: Visitors enjoy music by Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki from a Tuesdays on the Terrace concert in 2020 with COVID-19 precautions in place. PORTSMOUTH–Tuesdays on the Terrace, the popular open-air acoustic music concert series, returns to Strawbery Banke Museum. Amid the summer splendor of Puddle Dock, this popular concert series is held every Tuesday night from 5:30 to 7:00
UNH Civil Engineering Student interns with TFMoran
PORTSMOUTH–Benjamin Hodsdon has joined TFMoran’s Civil Engineering Department as an intern for the summer. He is working in both the Portsmouth and Bedford offices. Hodsdon is in the Honors Program at the University of New Hampshire, working towards his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, Class of 2023. He was recently involved in design and fabrication of a data-collecting freshwater salinity buoy, which he presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference at UNH. He enjoys golf and is a
Local business professionals: Seeking aid for Alzheimer's Association endeavor
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. DOVER—The Residence at Silver Square is looking for donations it may raffle off to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. Staff will be participating in the annual Seacoast Walk in September and want to do all they can to raise awareness for this devastating disease."Please help us reach our fundraising goal and get some free marketing on our social media platforms!"
Avery Insurance adds talent
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH– Avery Insurance, a fourth generation, family-owned, independent insurance agency located in Portsmouth and Wolfeboro and New Orleans, is pleased to announce Lauren Hernandez has joined the agency as its newest member of the Personal Lines Team. In her role, Hernandez will further develop Avery’s GOLD program, a specialized risk management program which provides
Debbie Kane joins JSA Design as marketing manager
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH–Debbie Kane has joined JSA Design, an architecture, planning and interior design firm, as marketing manager. In her new position, Kane is responsible for producing content across the firm’s web, social and email marketing channels, as well as managing new business proposals and presentations, and public relations. “We’re excited to add Debbie to our team,” says JSA Design
Foundation for Seacoast Health announces 2021 scholarship recipients
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Foundation for Seacoast Health Announces 2021 Scholarship Recipients PORTSMOUTH–Since 1986, the Foundation for Seacoast Health has awarded scholarships to 320 individuals in the Seacoast area, totaling more than $2.2 million in support. The annual scholarship awards were established to support students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a health-related field of study,
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
Haddock joins TFMoran as Landscape Designer & Assistant Land Planner
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Sophie Haddock has joined TFMoran’s Landscape Architecture department as a Landscape Designer and Assistant Land Planner. She obtained a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree with a Minor in Community Planning this May from the University of Rhode Island. Haddock is the recipient of the 2021 Academic Excellence Award from the URI Landscape Architecture
Step Up Parents expands reach with $5,000 grant from the Hypertherm HOPE Foundation
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Seacoast-area nonprofit Step Up Parents can now expand its reach into New Hampshire’s Upper Valley with a $5,000 grant from the Hypertherm HOPE Foundation. Step Up Parents provides financial support to kinship caregivers raising the children of parents with substance use disorder. With this grant, many more families will receive support for their individual needs, like
Join in the opening reception for Carlyn Janus' Dreamscapes at Kennedy Gallery on June 4
DISCLAIMER: This content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. Carlyn JanusDreamscapes Throughout the month of June, Kennedy Gallery is pleased to present the original acrylic paintings of Carlyn Janus.Carlyn specializes in abstracted landscapes, with lines of bold color and texture suggesting horizons and skies. Her work is simultaneously abstract and representational, depicting not a tangible or recognizable place but rather a feeling or memory
Cross Roads House announces departure plans for Executive Director Martha Stone
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—Cross Roads House is announcing that Executive Director Martha Stone is stepping down after more than 17 years at the organization. Founded in 1982, Cross Roads House provides emergency and transitional shelter to homeless men, women, and children in the Seacoast area. “After much contemplation, I have made the decision that the time is right for me to hand over the
Aiden Behar joins TFMoran’s structural team
PORTSMOUTH—Aiden Behar, EIT has joined TFMoran as a Structural Engineering intern. Behar has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural concentration from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. He is pursuing his Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Massachusetts in Lowell. Behar’s design experience includes building foundations, lateral resisting systems, and vertical support for new and existing structures. Prior to joining TFMoran, he worked for a
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'Body of Work: Series II' on display through June at Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – The New Hampshire Art Association will be holding a “Body of Work: Series II” exhibition during the month of June at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery on State Street. NHAA holds several “Body of Work” shows throughout the year to give its members an opportunity to showcase a grouping of their works. By exhibiting multiple works, the featured artists are able to
‘Who We Are’ on display through June at Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – Most of us have asked ourselves the question of how do others see us or how do we represent ourselves to others. New Hampshire Art Association members are doing just this in an exhibit for the month of June titled, “Who We Are,” at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery. Participants were asked to submit an artist’s interpretation of who they are. “As an artist so
Call for Art - 42nd annual Jack Parfitt Juried Exhibition
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – The New Hampshire Art Association is accepting online submissions through June 21, by 5 p.m., for the 42nd annual Jack Parfitt open juried photography exhibition. Located at the Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery in Portsmouth, NH, this exhibit is one of NHAA's most prestigious exhibits of the year. It is held annually in honor of Jack Parfitt, one of NHAA’s founders, to
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City raises parking fines to encourage better compliance with parking ordinance
DISCLAIMER: This content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative. PORTSMOUTH– At the Third Reading on May 17 of the amendment to the City of Portsmouth ordinance on parking penalties, the City Council voted to accept the recommendation of the Parking & Traffic Safety Committee (PTSC) to increase fines for four citation categories: session expired, parking in no parking area, parking during an emergency snow ban and parking in a commercial loading zone. Effective immediately the
Transformations—Exhibit with two NH Art Association artists
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH – A dynamic show by two New Hampshire Art Association artists titled, “Transformations,” will be on exhibit for the month of June at the NHAA’s Robert Lincoln Levy Gallery on State Street. Painters Barbara Stevens Adams and Catherine DiPentima explained the focus of “Transformations” explores the evolution in the approach of each of these two artists to their art. It
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital names Jeff Hughes president and CEO
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 pleased to announce Jeffrey Hughes, MPH, FACHE, has been named permanent President and CEO of Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. He becomes just the 11th permanent lead administrator in the organization’s 115-year history. Hughes had served in the interim role since October 2020 and succeeds Gregory Walker, who served as president and CEO for 23 years.
Saint Patrick Academy celebrates anniversary
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. On May 13, 2021, Saint Patrick Academy celebrated its 3-year anniversary in its new location on Banfield Road. PORTSMOUTH—Saint Patrick Academy announced the celebration of its third anniversary at its new location on Banfield Road. This milestone is a major celebration for the School, as it held uninterrupted in-person schooling for all of its students throughout the entire
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
The Players’ Ring and 3S Artspace present the New England premiere of ''Tarrytown''
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH — The Players’ Ring and 3S Artspace announce the New England premiere of Tarrytown, a modern retelling of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with book, music, and lyrics by Adam Wachter. The musical will hold six performances at 3S Artspace: June 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and June 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. Under the direction of Matthew Zielonko, the story unfolds from the
Arts organizations unveil new graphic icons to communicate safety precautions
On Tuesday, May 13, representatives from N.H. performing arts venues, including The Music Hall, 3S Artspace, Seacoast Repertory Theatre and New Hampshire Theatre Project of Portsmouth, held a press conference and discussed plans for reopening. See story in Seacoastonline here. A series of graphic icons was developed as a standard for these organizations to use to communicate COVID protocols to their patrons. They hope all arts and culture orgs adopt them for
JSA Design part of team awarded preservation honors for Carey Cottage at Creek Farm restoration
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—JSA Design is a member of the design and construction team receiving a 2021 Preservation Achievement Award from the NH Preservation Alliance for work on Carey Cottage at Creek Farm, a historic property in Portsmouth. Carey Cottage was one of seven rescue, revitalization and rehabilitation projects spotlighted by the Preservation Alliance during its May 12 awards
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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
JSA Inc. wins AIANH Award for Carey Cottage at Creek Farm restoration
DISCLAIMER: The following content wasn't created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. PORTSMOUTH—JSA Inc. received the 2021 Rick and Duffy Monahon Merit Award for Design Excellence in Architectural Restoration and Preservation from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) New Hampshire for the firm’s work on Carey Cottage at Creek Farm, a historic property in Portsmouth. Carey Cottage was one of 12 projects honored by AIANH’s Excellence in Architecture
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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
Pocket Gardens Tour of Portsmouth 2021 - Its 32nd Year!
Only in Portsmouth can you sit in a flower-bedecked park, sip hand-squeezed lemonade, listen to a band play your favorite songs, and watch a hundred-thousand ton cargo freighter cruise by on slack tide. And only in Portsmouth can you poke around in private gardens that date back 400 years. This year’s self-guided tour lets you wander through the South End, founded in 1623, continuously a small welcoming neighborhood that could pass for Colonial America but for the power lines overhead. And behind
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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
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Valerie Rochon, President & Chief Collaborator, Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, Announces Plan to Retire
PORTSMOUTH—Valerie Rochon, the respected and dynamic leader of the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, has announced her plan to retire from the position of President and Chief Collaborator in late Spring 2021. Under Rochon’s leadership, Portsmouth and the Seacoast have earned national prominence as a top New England destination for tourism, business and as an economic powerhouse. Upon hearing the news, N.H. Congressman Chris Pappas said, “For more than a decade Valerie Rochon has been at the
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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)
Cornerstone VNA builds their future
DISCLAIMER: This content was not created by, but is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative on behalf of a member. ROCHESTER—Cornerstone VNA, a nonprofit home health and hospice care organization, broke ground Oct. 15, 2020 an important capital project to expand their building and renovate their existing space. This project marks a pivotal moment in the organization’s 108 year history, and positions them for continued success in the future. Cornerstone VNA has been in their current location at 178
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The Week Ahead: Have you got a second?
DISCLAIMER: This is not a press release. Not meant for media distribution. Thanks! Hello! Here’s to Monday, the 11th day of the year 2021. Let’s share some quick links. These are not ALL the links we have. There are even more here. City of Portsmouth COVID-19 Resources State of NH / Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) COVID-19 Business Resources Seacoast SCORE Workshops SBA COVID-19 Resources NH Small Business Development Center COVID-19 AssistanceSeacoast Chamber Alliance
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.
Employability and Understanding the Wayfair Supreme Court Decision (and how it affects NH businesses)
This Seacoast Chamber Alliance material is being shared by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. The Seacoast Chamber Alliance is pleased to provide you with its weekly updates on programs and upcoming events that are part of our business recovery efforts to support Seacoast businesses. Be sure to watch for the Seacoast Chamber Alliance header, shown above, that will alert you to these important updates. UPCOMING WEBINARS Seacoast Chamber Alliance Employability Forum Save the Date Seacoast
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The Week Ahead: Click on this and it will stop raining
A good blustery afternoon to you, Dear Reader, On day 335 of 2020, we take stock in where we are and where we’re going and who surrounds us. And while we know resiliency is an apt word (the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness), so is giving (providing love or other emotional support; caring.) Speaking of which, tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is touted as a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their
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:
Huge Thanks to our Members Helping Members
When a pandemic unfurls, it's difficult to get your bearings. To say the least. This is what the past five months have felt like for many businesses (and people in general). On days when you're just trying to stand up straight again, everyday-matters come along on their pre-Covid schedule -- and you're just not ready or able to satisfy them. As Members helping Members — these three member businesses have made contributions that helped other members with their dues during a time when the services of
Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur
ABOVE: Tom Perron at the March 11, 2020 Restaurant Week Summit. The photograph is taken from the upper floor of his restaurant, Mombo, where he said the photographer would have a much better vantage point. BELOW: Tom shared his love of the kitchen with the Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education students, pictured here Tom was leading CTE students in making a dessert as he volunteered in December at the Career Pathways program.Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur Thoughtful
EASY PEASY: How to Submit a News Release to the Chamber Collaborative Website
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