Direct Connect - Monday, September 9, 2024

Chamber Updates

Local Expert Series: Southern NH Ukulele Group

Friday, September 13, 4:30-6pm

642 Central Avenue, Dover

Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and host Southern New Hampshire Ukulele Group for our September Local Experts, sponsored by Ourea Solutions.

The Southern NH Ukulele Group will bring their ukulele library and have you playing a couple of tunes within an hour!

For more information, contact Melissa at melissa@dovernh.org.

Annual Meeting & Business Open House

Wednesday, September 18, 5-7pm

353 Central Avenue, Dover

Shaheen & Gordon invites members to join us for this month's Business Open House and our Annual Meeting.

A brief meeting will be held for Chamber business as well as an opportunity to thank the outgoing board members and introduce incoming board members.

For more information, contact Melissa at melissa@dovernh.org.

Morning Mixer

Wednesday, October 2, 8-9am

Location TBD

Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce for our September Morning Mixer, hosted by J.R. Heald Builders and sponsored by First Seacoast Bank.

This fast-paced, structured, speed networking program starts promptly at 8am, ensuring participants make it through all stations before the end of the hour.

For more information, contact Melissa at melissa@dovernh.org.

Smart Business Series: Ryan Coburn of Forge Financial

Wednesday, October 9, 5-6:30pm

550 Central Avenue, Dover

Join the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and host Ryan Coburn of Forge Financial for a new take on this year's Smart Business Series.

Have you ever wondered what a financial advisor does? Have you ever considered getting a financial advisor but thought it would cost too much? What are the benefits of having a financial advisor?

Get the answers to these questions and more while enjoying a casual conversation at the chamber. Enjoy local refreshments while learning why a financial advisor is a tool to be utilized.

Shape Your Community

Featured Apple Harvest Day Sponsorship

Apple Harvest Day is Saturday, October 5!

Interested in seeing commemorative 40th anniversary Apple Harvest Day Merchandise this year? We are too! We are looking for up to 6 Merchandise sponsors. Each sponsor will be featured on our Apple Harvest Day tote bag.

We hope to include the following items for merchandise:

enamel pin featuring a commemorative 40th anniversary logo
reusable tote bag with the classic logo
long sleeve shirt (available to order online)
baseball hat (available to order online)
socks (available to order online)

This is a $750 sponsorship, with up to 6 sponsors.

If you are interested in this sponsorship or would like to learn more about other Apple Harvest Day sponsorship opportunities, email Margaret at margaret@dovernh.org for more information.

SBA SmallBiz Sound Byte Series

Begins Monday, September 9 through Monday, September 30

Join the SBA for three 30-minute sound-byte online webinars each week, followed by an in-person coffee and connections session with the SBA, resource partners, and local economic partners.

Week One: CONNECT with the NH SBA Representative and learn how to tap into the Agency’s programs and network of lending and resource partners to start your business or take it to the next level.

Week Two: ACCESS funds for your Small Business. Join SBA’s Lender Relations Specialist and learn to access the capital needed to start, grow, and thrive. Learn how to ask for the money you need for your small business needs.

Week Three: FIND new markets to explore. Learn how to diversify your revenues by adding government contracting and exporting to your small business portfolio.

Week Four: BUILD more networks, connections, and knowledge.

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Gubernatorial Tourism Forum

Monday, September 16, 9-11:30am

70 Constitution Ave, Concord

Join us for a moderated, one-on-one discussion with both the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor, focusing on key issues affecting the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in New Hampshire.

This forum will be moderated by Scott Spradling, an Emmy award winning former reporter, anchor, and political director for WMUR-TV.