2023 Sunset Wine and Dine, new services offered: Seacoast business news

Northeast Credit Union awards $5K in “For You” Sweepstakes

PORTSMOUTH — Northeast Credit Union fulfilled its mission of enriching and nourishing the lives of others by awarding a member $5,000 towards their qualifying Northeast loan. The “Northeast CU $5,000 For You“ Sweepstakes began Jan. 23, and ran through the month of February, during which time, anyone who opened a qualifying loan at Northeast was automatically entered to win up to $5,000 towards the payment of a loan. The winner was randomly chosen on March 1 from over 100 entrants.

On Wednesday, March 29 employees gathered at the credit union’s Sanford, Maine branch to surprise member, Jean Paul Arseneault with the exciting news that he was the grand prize winner.  Upon arriving at the branch, he was presented with his giant, commemorative check and the news of his win.

When asked how his consolidated loan and his new prize will impact his life, Jean Paul said, “The loan is already saving me a couple hundred dollars each month, and now the added funds will help complete some needed home improvements.”

Step Up Parents honored with $3,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Rochester

ROCHESTER — The Rotary Club of Rochester, N.H. recently presented Step Up Parents with a generous $3,000 donation to support its work assisting grandparents and other relatives who have stepped up to raise children whose parents struggle with substance misuse.

With the explosion of the opioid epidemic, there are thousands of kinship families in New Hampshire, and parental substance misuse is the number one contributing factor. Step Up Parents is now a financial safety net for kinship caregivers statewide. There is no other organization doing what it does to serve this growing segment of the population.

Frisbie Memorial Hospital Underwrites the Spring 2023 Seacoast Area Job Fair

ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank Frisbie Memorial Hospital for underwriting the Spring 2023 Seacoast Area Job Fair, that was held on Thursday, April 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 35E Industrial Way in Rochester. The job fair was a fantastic opportunity for job seekers to meet area businesses and learn about available jobs in the Seacoast area, as well as programs that are available in the state.

Triple C Stable offers new services and programs

SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Horses are Cathy Murphy’s passion and thanks to innovative planning, she has found numerous ways to share this passion with others. Murphy and her family ownTriple C Stable at 3 McLean Drive in South Berwick, Maine. Like many other stables, they offer boarding, riding lessons and summer camps, but Murphy has taken horse-related activities to another level.

This year, Triple C will start offering a range of equine-assisted therapy programs for veterans and first responders. Called “Freedom Rings,” the programs will include assisted riding, taking care of the horses, or simply being able to spend time at the stables.

According to Murphy, the program will be open to veterans, military members, and first responders and their families and will pair participants with one of Triple C’s rescue horses.

Also debuting this year is the opening of The Hayloft, an equine-friendly Bed & Breakfast. The Hayloft offers the perfect equine escape and is adjacent to Triple C’s new indoor riding ring and situated above a two-stall compartment. This lovely space has a full bath with Jacuzzi tub, fully-stocked, top-of-the-line kitchen, sitting room with TV and pull-out couch, and sleeping space for eight.

Finally, Triple C has long offered horse- and unicorn-themed birthday parties for up to 10 kids, since they have a heated kitchen and are ADA accessible, but now they are expanding into weddings, fundraisers and other special events.

To learn more about Triple C and all they have to offer, please visit www.TripleCStable.com or call 603-817-7870.

New Services at Help to Grow Institute

ROCHESTER — Karolina LaBrecque, owner and founder of the Help to Grow Institute 83 Ten Rod Road in Rochester, N.H. is all about transformation—and not just for her clients. LaBrecque has transformed her own life several times and now she offers others the chance to transform theirs by studying at the How to Grow Institute.

LaBrecque’s coaching approach is different from many in that she looks at the whole patient. When people come seeking life direction, she first looks at what obstacles might be hindering them, and then assesses whether those are mental, physical, emotional or lifestyle related. As a trained psychologist and physical therapist, she is uniquely equipped to guide others in finding their best life path.

The Help to Grow Institute has seen tremendous growth since LaBrecque started it in 2010. While LaBrecque continues to see clients, she knows she cannot personally serve all of those who want her type of coaching model, so she is now offering a specialized training program for those interested in her coaching methods.

“This is not a course that you take for a few weeks, come away with a certificate and are ready to go,” she says. “This is an immersive, in-depth program that students will embark on for 12 months. During that time, they will be taught how to fully evaluate patients and develop a customized program for them. They will also receive a business model to build on. They will gain college-level knowledge of the mind/body connection and learn coaching skills. As they progress, they will start working with clients while under supervision. This way, they gradually gain practical experience. Throughout, we will teach them how to develop and operate a business. When they have completed the training, they will be ready to successfully launch their own practices. They will have gained knowledge, experience and a client base.”

LaBrecque knows about starting over. A native of Poland, she grew up in both Poland and the United States. She received her PhD from the University of Warsaw and had a successful therapy practice there and in Europe, where she used all of her skills. After marrying an American and deciding to stay in the States, she learned that her degrees were not recognized here and she had to rethink her career. Coaching allows her to fully use her skills and thus the Help to Grow Institute was born.

To learn more about the Institute, or sign up for the life coaching course, please call (978) 995-5152 or visit the website at www.helptogrowinstitute.com.

Rochester Chamber presents 2023 ‘Sunset Wine and Dine’ Annual Awards Celebration

ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “Sunset Wine & Dine” Annual Awards Celebration on Wednesday, May 24 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Oaks Grandview Ballroom in Somersworth, N.H. Underwritten by Eversource and Meredith Village Savings Bank, this elegant evening celebrates business success, and features cocktails, a delicious dinner, awards, and entertainment.

The Annual Awards Celebration begins with Social Hour at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Granite State Credit Union; registration of guests is being sponsored by Breezeline. A brief program that includes the presentations of the awards for the 2023 Business of the Year, sponsored by Index Packaging, the 2023 Non-Profit of the Year, sponsored by First Seacoast Bank, and the 2023 Citizen of the Year, sponsored by Eastern Propane & Oil. The evening’s Technology Sponsor is D.F. Richard Energy.

A wonderful selection of hors d’oeuvres and a delicious dinner will be prepared by The Oaks. First Seacoast Bank will sponsor a Grand Prize Raffle, where one lucky winner will take home $1,500 cash. Tickets are on sale now for $20 for a book of five. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets for this raffle can be purchased at the Chamber office or online at www.rochesternh.org/awardscelebration.

East Coast HVAC announces new division, EC Electric 

DOVER — East Coast HVAC, the premier heating and cooling contractor on the Seacoast, announces they are now offering residential electrical services through a new DBA, EC Electric.

EC Electric is the full-service electrical division of ECHVAC offering prompt and professional electrical work by a qualified team, led by Master Electrician, Matthew Loomer. The EC Electric crew adheres to all best-practices, including complete knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, permitting processes, and they have skills and experience to do the job right. No job is too small, and they are ready to assist with all electrical things from hardwiring, smoke detectors to home renovation projects. They are now accepting new customers who are looking for an electrical service, repair, and maintenance contractor.

EC Electric is a division of East Coast Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, offering a full range of electrical services for residences and small businesses in the Greater Seacoast area of New Hampshire and Southern Maine. For more information, visit ecelectric.co or call 603-430-9414.

RELYCO donates $10,000 to Lydia’s House of Hope, Pledges Additional $40,000

DOVER – RELYCO, the New Hampshire-based supplier of print materials, announced a commitment to donate $50,000 to Lydia’s House of Hope over the next five years. In February, RELYCO donated a total of $10,000, with $3,805.04 of that amount resulting from RELYCO’s quarterly 1% charitable giving initiative.

Last year, RELYCO expanded their community giving by committing to quarterly donations that total 1% of all of their online sales. RELYCO’s employee-run Community Service Team selects recipient Seacoast area non-profit organizations, and Lydia’s House of Hope was selected as the 2022 Q4 recipient. This inspired RELYCO’s Bruce and Katerina Steinberg to make an additional five-year pledge to support Lydia’s House of Hope on a larger scale.

To learn more about RELYCO’s mission and commitment to giving, visit www.relyco.com/about-us/community-support. For more information on Lydia’s House of Hope, visit www.lydiashousenh.org.

Newburyport Bank donates $1,000 to the Seacoast Mental Health Center

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. – Newburyport Bank has donated $1,000 to the Seacoast Mental Health Center located in Portsmouth and Exeter, N.H. May is Mental Health Awareness Month across the country and the Center is planning community events in Hampton, Exeter and Portsmouth to drive awareness of their services available in the New Hampshire Seacoast. These include individual and Group Therapy, 24-hour Emergency Services, Couples and Family Therapy, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Psychiatric Services, Learning and Attention Disorders, services for children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum, and more. Events will be held at Hampton Beach in conjunction with Exeter Hospital, and at their facilities in both Exeter and Portsmouth.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: 2023 Sunset Wine and Dine, new services offered: Seacoast business news