Rochester Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting for RichSkin

ROCHESTER — The Chamber celebrated the opening of RichSkin with a ribbon cutting ceremony. RichSkin’s new location is located at 73 Pickering Road, Suite E (in the Gonic Mill) in Rochester.

Dan and Tara Richard, both Nurse Practitioners, add a new location to their already busy medical aesthetics practice.  RichSkin opened its new location in Rochester, N.H. located on the second floor of the Gonic Mill at the beginning of this year.  They are offering many of their popular treatments including neurotoxins, dermal fillers, as well as their extremely successful weight loss treatments.

Both Dan and Tara have over 15 years of experience in the medical field with over eight years specializing in aesthetics.  They are most excited to bring their weight loss treatments to the Rochester community.  They are open for business by appointment only.  Call 603-803-6853 to schedule your free, no obligation consultation today.

The Governor’s Inn to host Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce May Business After Hours

ROCHESTER – The Governor’s Inn will host the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours on Thursday, May 11. This event will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 78 Wakefield St., in Rochester.

Come celebrate spring at The Governor’s Inn, its gorgeous grounds, and 31 years of hospitality. The Inn will have delicious food from its two restaurants, Spaulding Steak & Ale and The Garage, both of which have outdoor seating and live entertainment. Take a tour of the historic Inn and some of its 20 lovely guest rooms. This will be a very special, festive Business After Hours so please RSVP so that we can let the Inn’s kitchens know you are coming.

Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards for networking and door prizes. To register to attend this event, visit http://www.rochesternh.org/maybah.

Newburyport Bank donates $2,500 to the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. – Newburyport Bank has made a $2,500 donation to the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce for their Annual Awards Gala 2023. The donation is in support of the Nonprofit of the Year – Monarch School of New England. This event will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Rivermill at Dover Landing in Dover, N.H.

St. Mary’s Bank voted Best Credit Union

MANCHESTER — On Thursday, March 9, St. Mary Bank received the award for Best Credit Union at NH Business Review’s 2023 Best of Business (BOB) Awards celebration at Grappone Conference Center in Concord. In total, more than 3,000 votes were cast by NH Business Review readers, which resulted in nearly 100 businesses across New Hampshire selected as BOB Awards recipients in a broad range of business-to-business categories.

According to St. Mary’s Bank CEO Ken Senus, the award is a testament to St. Mary’s Bank’s longstanding commitment to the communities in which their employees live and work.

Headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, St. Mary’s Bank has 11 branch locations in Manchester, Hudson, Londonderry, Milford, Nashua, and Portsmouth with a mortgage center in Concord.

Northeast Credit Union Foundation hosts first ever Nourish Event

PORTSMOUTH – The Northeast Credit Union Foundation is hosting its inaugural event on May 18. Born out the belief that Northeast’s purpose is more significant than just offering competitive banking products, Nourish Portsmouth will be a unique evening celebrating the Foundation and its mission to enrich and nourish the lives of others, while highlighting local organizations that benefit the greater Portsmouth area.

The event at Cisco Brewers will be an informative and entertaining evening (5 to 8 p.m.) with food, drink, and entertainment. Attendees will learn about local non-profits, hear stories from those who have been positively impacted by charitable efforts, and learn ways that they too can help the organizations positively impact the community. Nourish Portsmouth is free to attend. To learn more and to register for the event, visit: necu.org/nourishportsmouth.

Free Shredding Day to be hosted by Bank of New Hampshire

DOVER – Bank of New Hampshire will be hosting a free paper shredding event for the public. The shredding event will be located at their Dover office on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; or until the mobile shredding truck is filled.

This event is an opportunity for individuals to destroy old documents and confidential files safely and securely. All papers will be shredded on location in the mobile truck. Documents should be free of large binder clips however, staples and paper clips may be left on documents. There is a limit of three boxes per person.

For more information about the Shredding Days, contact Bank of New Hampshire at 1-800-832-0912 or visit, https://www.banknh.com/resources/secure-mobile-shredding.

‘Hula and Moola’ Chamber Raffle Bash tickets now on sale

ROCHESTER — Tickets are now on sale for the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce ‘Hula and Moola’ Chamber Raffle Bash for a chance to win $10,000 or a 2023 Harley Davidson FXBBS Street Bob motorcycle. Only 350 tickets will be sold at $100 each.

Those who purchase their tickets before June 29 will be entered into an additional raffle for the chance to win $250 sponsored by HBL Insurance. Winner of the early bird raffle will still be entered into the reverse raffle on Aug. 11 for the chance to win the grand prize.

To purchase tickets, visit business.rochesternh.org.

Newburyport Bank sponsors Exeter Junior Baseball and Softball With a $1,500 Donation

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. – Newburyport Bank has donated $1,500 as a sponsor of the Exeter Junior Baseball and Softball League.

The Exeter Junior Baseball and Softball League is a non-profit volunteer organization aimed at providing a meaningful and memorable introduction to the great game of baseball and softball for youth athletes ages 6-18 in Exeter, Brentwood, East Kingston, Kensington and Newfields, N.H. Through the organization’s affiliation to the national governing body of youth baseball and softball, they offer Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken programs every spring to promote youth baseball and softball skill development while using the experience to foster teamwork, strong character and good sportsmanship among all participants.

Newburyport Bank donates $1,000 to the Black Heritage Trail of NH

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. – Newburyport Bank has donated $1,000 to the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire as an Iron Sponsor of their 2023 Juneteenth Celebration. Events will take place from June 10 through June 19 to honor early African settlers and their descendants for their extraordinary contributions to the growth of the region. The complete schedule can be found at: blackheritagetrailnh.org.

The Black Heritage Trail of NH promotes awareness and appreciation of African American history and life in order to build more inclusive communities today. They believe that if all can embrace our shared history, it would help heal racial anxiety and misunderstanding throughout our country.

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