Chamber news and ribbon cuttings, Operation Thank You: Seacoast business news

Dover Chamber welcomes five new members

DOVER — The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce announced that it has welcomed four new members to the chamber with congratulatory ribbon cutting ceremonies: Junk Boss, Maha Yoga Shala, TC Hafford Basement Systems, and Dover Youth Softball League. They also held a ribbon cutting ceremony to acknowledge that M&T Bank has successfully acquired People's United Financial.

Junk Boss 

Getting rid of junk is not always a priority, especially when you must do the heavy lifting yourself. That’s not to mention trying to haul it off to be disposed of. That is where Junk Boss comes in. They will take junk from wherever it is and take care of the loading, hauling, and disposal. With full-service junk removal, you won’t have to lift a finger.

Junk Boss is veteran-owned and operated in Nottingham, N.H. and offers services in the Rockingham County area. Because they are local, they can get to you fast. They are available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with same-day and next-day service. When you schedule, they will give you a two-hour appointment window so you know when they will arrive. Then they will give a courtesy call when they are on the way.

“We’re here to give you excellent service at a fair price,” says Junk Boss owner Keith Turgeon. “You only pay for how much junk your space takes. There are never hidden fees because labor and disposal are all included in your upfront quote. From beginning to end, we will make sure you are satisfied.”

You can “Call the Boss” at 603-392-7810 or visit www.junkboss.net for more information.

Maha Yoga Shala 

Maha Yoga Shala, located at 1 Washington St. Suite 4189,Dover, is a yoga and wellness center offering ancient yogic practices that allow modern people to develop mental strength, peak health, and spiritual connection.

Maha Yoga Shala has daily yoga and mindfulness classes, kirtan, tea ceremonies, and workshops. They have a full-time massage therapist and other healers available every day of the week. They also offer a fine collection of arts, crafts, jewelry, books and teas from around the globe.

Right now, Maha Yoga Shala has a new student special: 30 Days for $44. You can feel greater peace, joy, and vitality in just 30 days of yoga practice. This special deal gives you access to unlimited yoga, meditation, and kirtan classes for a month. You also get to experience all the benefits of an unlimited membership, including discounts on workshops and series, free workshops, discounts on Maha teas, and more.

To learn more about Mahah Yoga Shala and the practices they offer, visit www.mahayogashala.com or call 603-343-4718.

TC Hafford Basement Systems 

For over 30 years, TC Hafford Basement Systems has provided quality basement waterproofing, insulation, and foundation repair services to homeowners throughout Maine and Southeastern New Hampshire.

Over the years, their specialists have consulted with thousands of homeowners, designing effective home improvement solutions for every wet basement, dirty crawl space, and foundation issue encountered. You can count on the experts from TC Hafford Basement Systems to restore bowing, cracked or sagging foundation walls, and identify the cause of a sinking or settling foundation, uneven or cracked floors, sticking windows and doors, and more. They are also an authorized Gutter Shutter dealer and exclusively install the state-of-the-art Gutter Shutter™ system. This innovative all-in-one system is guaranteed to never clog or sag, ensuring water is directed away from your foundation and protecting your home from costly water damage.

TC Hafford Basement Systems offers free, no-obligation estimates in Portland, Bangor, Rochester, Lewiston, Portsmouth, Dover, Waterville, South Portland, Auburn, Biddeford, and nearby. Contact them at 207-641-8600 or visit www.tchaffordbasementsystems.com to get started with basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation and repair, foundation repair, seamless gutter installation, or any of their other services.

M & T Bank 

M&T Bank successfully acquired People’s United Financial, Inc. earlier this year and the Dover location (537 Central Avenue) recently made the change.

As part of this effort, People's United's headquarters in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is now M&T's New England regional headquarters. The combined company will continue to focus on delivering superior customer service and strong engagement in the communities it serves.

Founded in 1856, M&T Bank is one of the top full-service U.S.-based commercial banks, with 22,000 employees and a long history of community-focused banking.

M&T is a community bank, delivering the capabilities of a big bank with the care and empathy of a locally focused institution. M&T offers offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. To learn more about M&T Bank’s services, call 603-749-2150 or visit www3.mtb.com.

Dover Youth Softball League 

Dover Youth Softball League serves players from ages 4 through 16 who are residents of Dover, Somersworth, Rollinsford, Berwick, So. Berwick, No. Berwick, and Eliot. They also accept students from any Dover school, including St. Mary Academy, Portsmouth Christian Academy, and Acton Academy, regardless of where they live.

DYSL offers recreational, yet competitive, spring season softball which focuses on learning the fundamentals of the game and the enjoyment of competitiveness.  In addition, players who desire greater competition are encouraged to compete for positions on their summer all-star teams which present higher challenges and more instruction in the finer points of softball.

DYSL was formed in the mid 1980s as an alternative to girls playing baseball. They have a rich history of dedicated volunteers and are proud of their efforts to educate, mentor, and support the many players who have gone through the program and the successes they contributed to on the softball diamond.

In the early 2000s, DYSL became an affiliate of Babe Ruth League and operates under its regulations. For more information on Dover Youth Softball League, visit www.doversoftball.com.

First Seacoast Bank to host Chamber’s October Business After Hours at Rochester Performance and Arts Center for Annual Operation Thank You

ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announced that on Thursday, Oct. 20, First Seacoast Bank will host a Business After Hours at the Rochester Performance & Arts Center at 32 North Main St., in Rochester, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This special event is in celebration of the Chamber’s 34th annual Operation Thank You. Sponsored by First Seacoast Bank, Operation Thank You is the Chamber’s membership appreciation day, where all Chamber members are thanked for their contributions and support.

This Business After Hours will feature the wide array of financial products and services that First Seacoast Bank offers for both personal and business banking. This event will also provide guests an opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards for networking and door prizes. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided, as well as musical entertainment by the Scharff Brothers.

For additional information or to register, contact the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce at 603-332-5080, email memberservices@rochesternh.org or register online at www.rochesternh.org/OctoberBAH.

KRB Kitchen and Bath Design Center renews Corporate Sponsorship of Step Up Parents

SEACOAST — Seacoast based non-profit Step Up Parents recently received a $1,000 corporate sponsorship from KRB Kitchen and Bath Design Center, Stratham, N.H.

Carrie Roy, Sales Manager of KRB, expressed thanks to Step Up Parents for its continued efforts to support children and families during what are very challenging times. “Your continued efforts are being noticed and appreciated,” she said.

“We so appreciate corporate sponsors who support us year after year,” said Denyse Richter, Executive Director of SUP.  These partnerships serve us, but more importantly, the families we help. People are truly struggling financially, and they need assistance, now more than ever.”

SUP offers financial assistance to kinship caregivers throughout New Hampshire who have ‘stepped up’ to raise children with parent(s) who struggle with substance use disorder. Since its founding in 2019, SUP has given assistance to over 350 families.

To learn more about SUP, make a referral, or donate, visit stepupparents.org. Donations may also be mailed to P.O. Box 1603, Portsmouth, NH, 03801.

Sanford/Springvale Chamber welcomes Cruisin' Infusions as new member

SANFORD, Maine — Cruisin' Infusions is Southern Maine's newest full-service bar, catering, and wedding coordinating company. Their catering services provide a casual flair to your event with selections from their set menu or a menu customized

specifically for your guests. The all-inclusive bar services provide a perfected mixology of style, staffing and customized cocktails and infusions for your private event. Their professional staff can create unique craft cocktails, highlight versions of classic cocktails, offer local brews and wines, all with a focus on attention to detail and professionalism.

Cruisin 'Infusions has a back story as the person that they purchased this trailer used it to fund mission trips to foreign countries to help build sustainable living situations as well as funding college. Cruisin' Infusion will continue the "good work" this trailer was used for by donating a percentage of the profits to a local charity as a way to give back to their community.

They are located at 890 Main St., in Sanford or you can contact them at 207-977-6550, cruisininfusions@gmail.com, or on their website and facebook page.

ONTarget Gunsmithing joins Chamber

SPRINGVALE, Maine — The Sanford Springvale Chamber Ambassadors welcomed Rob and Jess Libby owners/operators of ONTarget Gunsmithing located at 481 Main St., Unit C7, in Springvale Square. ONTarget Gunsmithing is a firearms and ammo store and does sight work, cleaning, mounting, and more. They have firearms, custom built rifles, and handguns. If you don’t see what your looking for at the store they can track it down for you . They also have a great variety of ammo at fair prices.

Hours of operation are Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, from  10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. You can find them on facebook, call 207-850-1050, e-mail at roblibby17@gmail.com or drop by the store during open hours.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Chamber news and ribbon cuttings, Operation Thank You: Seacoast business news