Williams Realty Partners concludes annual coat drive

YORK, Maine — Williams Realty Partners of Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains (WRP) concluded its annual winter coat drive.

Several hundred winter coats, boots, hats, gloves and other cold weather gear were collected at the real estate company’s new home at 1000 U.S. Route One in York. The outerwear was transported to York County Community Action Corporation in Kittery for distribution to those in need throughout York County.

“You’d be surprised at how many people don’t have the most basic things to get them through a Maine winter, said Troy Williams, one of the owners of Williams Realty Partners. “Sometimes, an entire family will come into a YCCAC office with nothing, and walk out again with coats, boots and hats for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the people of York and surrounding towns, we’re able to help meet that kind of fundamental need every year.”

In 2022/2023, the York Wildcat Girls Hockey Team joined the Williams Realty Partners Coat Drive to collect and donate a wide assortment of adult and children’s winter apparel. The team was happy to assist in the mission and hopes to help in the years to come.

The Zoeller Group to host Rochester Chamber March Business After Hours

ROCHESTER – The Zoeller Group at Keller Williams will host the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours on Thursday, March 16. This event will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at their new offices located at 68 South Main St., in Rochester.

The Zoeller Group at Keller Williams is a real estate team, representing buyers, sellers and investors, and focusing primarily on their residential real estate needs.

The Zoeller Group’s Business After Hours will feature a St. Paddy’s Day theme for members of the chamber where they can meet the team of The Zoeller Group, make new business contacts, renew acquaintances, and network with members.

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 www.rochesternh.org/marchbah.

Parker Mountain Comfort Wraps launches Astronaut’s ‘Earth Views’ fabric line

ROCHESTER  – Parker Mountain Comfort Wraps announces its recent collaboration with United States Astronaut, Dr. Karen Nyberg with the launch of the Dr. Karen Nyberg Earth Views product line.

Manufactured locally at the Gonic Mill in Rochester, Parker Mountain Comfort Wraps is a local e-commerce business that sells hand-made, reusable therapeutic wraps made of 100 percent cotton, specializing in eye pillows and larger wraps that are like weighted blankets. Parker Mountain’s wraps provide hot and cold weighted aroma therapy for those seeking relaxation and/or relief from pain, illness, muscle tension, and anxiety.

The Earth Views fabric line features fabric inspired by photos taken by Astronaut, Dr. Karen Nyberg of Earth as seen from the International Space Station.  Now Parker Mountain customers have the option of enjoying some of their favorite products with a design that features an out of this world view of some beautiful places. The Heart of Hope features the Andes Mountains in Chile; the Eye Pillow brings you the Nile River in Egypt; and the Fidget showcases the Grand Canyon.

The Dr. Karen Nyberg Earth Views line is now available from Parker Mountain Comfort Wraps. For more information, visit pmcomfortwraps.com.  For more information about Astronaut Karen Nyberg, please visit karennyberg.com or contact her agent, Marsha Lewis at marsha@hipsettergroup.com.

Clean out your closets and cupboards for GFWC Dover Area Woman’s Club

DOVER — We are pleased to partner with Savers in Newington and The Storage Barn in Dover, which is helping us store goods as we collect them. Donations may only be dropped off on the member staffed days listed. Five-plus bags to donate? Email us for pickup. All money earned support Dover Area charities.

Check our Facebook Page for full details https://www.facebook.com/thedoverareawomansclub.

We are collecting men's, women's and children's clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, ties, belts, backpacks, bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows, kitchen items (such as pots/pans, dishes, silverware, glasses, serving pieces and hand-held appliances), home decorative items, knick-knacks, toys, games, and small electronics.

Please use bags for clothes and textiles and tightly packed boxes for small household goods. All items must be clean and in sellable condition.

Tri-Chambers to present 2023 Legislative reception

ROCHESTER — The Greater Dover, Rochester and The Falls Chambers of Commerce present the 2023 Legislative Reception. Underwritten by Eversource, this event will be held on Monday, March 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education & Conference Center.

State, county and local officials representing the communities of Dover, Rochester and Somersworth have been invited to attend.  This year’s Legislative Reception will provide Chamber members with the opportunity to meet, network and discuss issues with their elected officials in a casual setting.  The event is being hosted and catered by Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Refreshments will be available.

The Tri-Chambers Legislative Reception is free to attend, however, advanced registration is required. Register online www.rochesternh.org/legislativereception or email memberservices@rochesternh.org.

Rochester Chamber to announce 2023 Board of Directors at Annual Meeting Breakfast

ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announces that it will hold its Annual Meeting Breakfast on Friday, April 7, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The event, underwritten by Eversource, and hosted and catered by Frisbie Memorial Hospital will be held at the Frisbie Memorial Hospital Community Education & Conference Center.

2023 Chairman of the Board, Kerrie Landry of COGEBI, will discuss plans for the coming year.   This event will also feature an introduction of the Chamber’s board of directors for 2023 and recognition of retiring board members, and other member recognitions. The Annual Meeting breakfast is open to Chamber members and their guests. Registration is required as seating is limited and will be based on a first come, first serve basis.

The Board of Directors is responsible for governance, policy formulation, and the fiscal management of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. For additional information or to attend the Annual Meeting breakfast, call 603-332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org/annualmeeting.

This article originally appeared on Portsmouth Herald: Legislative reception, Business After Hours: Seacoast business news