Chamber Member News & Business Resources June 5, 2024

Hello Members!


We've been busy updating our website with member events, deals and job postings. Please check out what's happening and let us know if you have anything to add? Email us.


MiKayla is busy already working on the Annual Labor Day Rubber Duck Regatta. See below for sponsorship information, prizes requests, and how to be involved in the event. Emily continues to meet our members to learn what each business in our chamber has to offer. If you haven't gotten back to her, please reach out so she can schedule her visit, Emily@WesternWhiteMtns.com.

The Chamber VIP Passes are here and on sale! Pick up yours for $15 and support your neighbor's business! Order online and have it mailed to your home or business OR stop into the office, just give us a call before you head over!


As always, please let us know if you have any business news to share with other Chamber members. Did we miss something happening at your business? Did you hire someone new or looking to hire? Is someone celebrating an anniversary with your company? Did you win an award? We want to know and want to share it! Email us your news! Also, Be sure to let me know if there are additional staff members at your business that should or would like to receive this email.

The next Events & Deals e-blast will go out mid-late June. If you have an event or deal you'd like to share with the Chamber community please email Info@WesternWhiteMtns.com.


Kim Pickering

Kim Pickering

Executive Director

Kim@WesternWhiteMtns.com

603-745-6621 x202


Emily Cummings

Member Services Coordinator


Emily@WesternWhiteMtns.com 603-745-6621 x201

MiKayla Briere

Event & Program Coordinator


MiKayla@WesternWhiteMtns.com

603-745-6621 x203

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Business Updates & Member News

2024 Fourth of July Celebrations! Please note that the Fireworks will be on Friday, July 5th this year. Please download the graphic to share with your employees and guests.

Jeanette Fournier Fine Art

"My studio, my rules." -- Jeanette Fournier. She creates original watercolor paintings using an illustrative and realistic style of painting where she concentrates on close up, intimate portraits of animals, birds and nature. Stop in to see her work!

jfournierart.com


Lost River Valley Campground


Lost River Valley Campground is surrounded on three sides by National Forest, and nestled between the banks of Lost River and Walker Brook, their well-maintained and wooded sites offer the utmost in tranquility while remaining so close to many of the region’s most popular attractions. lostriver.com

Babysitter List Updates Needed for this summer!


The Chamber has compiled a list of local babysitters/childcare providers. Note that the Chamber did not fully vet individuals listed as that is the responsibility of the parent/guardian seeking care. Please email the Chamber office directly and we will send you the list. Feel free to share this information with your guests, customers, friends or family but refrain posting it on your website or social media.


If you know of anyone interested in being added to our list, please have them email us. We're always looking to keep our list updated.

NHEC 2024 Annual Meeting of Members & Board of Directors Voting is now open!


Click here for Annual Meeting Information Click here to Meet the Candidates & Vote


Business Resources & Education

NEW! Constant Contact Discount Available for Chamber Members


Chamber Members can get a 20% discount when they prepay for six months, or a 25% discount when they prepay for a year.


New Constant Contact Account Sign-Up Link: https://www.constantcontact.com/chambermember


Existing Constant Contact Account Holders can email partnersupport@constantcontact.com to have their Chamber Member Discount applied. You will need to include your Constant Contact user name and mention that you are a Member of the Western White Mountains Chamber of Commerce in the email.

Questions? Email us at the Chamber
Click here to download the above PDF

GRDC Loan Programs, Grants, and Small Business Consulting for Chamber Members



Grafton RDC offers FREE valuable financial guidance that will help you start, manage, and grow your business. Even if you just want to better understand your options for securing a business loan, our experienced staff will help you navigate the process. Click here to learn more. Email Michelle Beaudin to get started.


Click here for Resources for BIPOC Entrepreneurs List, distributed at the recent Resources for BIPOC Entrepreneurs workshop, co-sponsored by UVBA BIPOC Network, GRDC, and Hanna Grimes Center for Entrepreneurship. 

Grafton RDC recently introduced a microloan program to assist Grafton County micro-enterprises and small businesses in need of smaller chunks of capital to start and grow their business. Microloans range from $5,000 – $50,000 and can be used for a variety of purchases including, inventory and working capital. Contact us today to discuss how this program could help support your financial needs!


Grafton RDC makes direct grants to qualified owners of microbusinesses (less than 5 employees) for the purchase of equipment or tools.


Making application is very easy and we will work with you throughout the process. We start with getting to know about you and your business to see if you qualify and identify how you could best use the grant. Grants are limited, learn more.

Hiring in 2024?


It's always a good idea to have your current employees fill out a new W4 each year. There have been changes in the last few years. Employees (and you) can use the Tax Withholding Estimator to figure out how much they (you) should be withholding. Link to current 2024 W4 information and forms.


Click here for the latest i9 form released in August 2023. You can also find the updated tax brackets. The IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2024.


NH Paid Family Leave


Full program information can be found HERE.



North Country Council

Funding HUB


Discover grant and other funding opportunities for NH communities, non-profits, and businesses


Visit the HUB.

NH Electric Co-Op and NHSaves Energy Efficiency Improvement Assistance


When it comes to improving the energy efficiency of your business, New Hampshire Electric Co-Op is here to help. Check out their Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs here.


NHEC is also expanding Broadband Services. Click here to learn more.

Linwood Area Senior Services


Linwood Area Senior Services needs volunteers for home-delivered meals, food preparation, and serving folks who eat in the congregate area of the center. Please call 603-745-4705 or email Maria McIntyre if you are able to provide assistance or have any questions.

NH RX Card



The NH RX Card is a free statewide discount prescription assistance program. The program was launched to help uninsured and underinsured residents afford their prescriptions. Free for everyone and no restrictions. Confidential and accepted everywhere.

Leave No Trace Business Resources

Leave No Trace Industry Resources contain research, media plans, leads, logo downloads and other assets to assist you in marketing and promoting your New Hampshire tourism property. Learn more here | Sign up for the E-Newsletter here.

BIA Capitol Connect Program


Chamber members with 10 or fewer employees are eligible for BIA's Capitol Connect program. Companies and employees who want to receive BIA’s informative weekly Legislative Review and E-Brief emails, can email Rick Fabrizio to be added to their distribution list.

Visit NH.gov Industry Resources



Tourism partners are encouraged to visit the Industry Members section of visitnh.gov and take advantage of the many resources available. This section of the website is updated frequently and contains valuable information such as tourism researchseasonal campaign informationtravel trend reports and other ways to work together.

If your property has a listing on visitnh.gov, make sure to log in to your account regularly to review and update your business information. If you need any assistance logging into your account, please email ryan.vaughn@livefree.nh.gov.


POST YOUR VACATION PACKAGES TO VISITNH.GOV

With visitors looking for ways to save on travel now more than ever, be sure to post your property's vacation packages to VisitNH.gov. This popular page features deals that consist of both lodging plus an added benefit such as concert tickets, dining vouchers or attraction passes- basically anything that gives visitors an added value to their stay.

To post your packages, log in to your Industry Members account and click the green "My Account" button, followed by the teal "Add Packages" button. Please email ryan.vaughn@livefree.nh.gov if you need assistance logging into your account or if you are unsure of your username and password.

Job Opportunities
Local Town Updates

TOWN OF LINCOLN


 

Town Hall – Town Clerk (603) 745-2757 (townclerk@lincolnnh.org)

(Town Clerk processes dog licenses, voter registration, car registration, vital records, burials, sells cemetery plots, etc.)

            Monday:  10 AM – 5 PM

            Tuesday:  Closed

            Wednesday:10 AM – 4 PM

            Thursday: Closed

          Friday: 10 AM – 3 PM

 

Town Hall – Tax Collector (603) 745-2757 (taxcollector@lincolnnh.org)

(Tax Collector processes property tax payments)

            Tuesday:           8 AM – 4 PM

            Thursday:         8 AM – 4 PM

 

Town Hall – (603) 745-2757

  1. Town Manager (603) 745-2757 (townmanager@lincolnnh.org)
  2. Administrative Assistant to Board of Selectmen & Town Manager/Welfare Officer/Human Resources (603) 745-2757 (townhall@lincolnnh.org)
  3. Finance Director & Assessing Clerk (603) 745-2757 (finance@linolnnh.org)
  4. Planner (for Planning & Zoning) (603) 745-8527 (planning@lincolnnh.org)
  5. Planning Assistant/Short Term Rentals/Permits (603) 745-2757 (lpeluso@lincolnnh.org)

(Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays only – same person is Tax Collector on Tuesdays & Thursdays)

  1. Deputy Fire Chief/Code Enforcement Officer* (603) 745-2757 (rfairbrother@lincolnnh.org)

*Depends on fire calls – may not be available

 

Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 4 PM

(Excludes holidays)

Government Officials Contact Information

Western White Mtns Chamber of Commerce

WesternWhiteMtns.com

603-745-6621

Info@WesternWhiteMtns.com

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