November 2014 - Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce

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President’s Note
Meet our new Intern!
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Member Services Manager
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Community News
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Business After Hours Registration
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September BAH Fun Photos
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B2B Brown Bag Lunch
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Member Events
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New Members
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Member News
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Member Spotlight 10
GKCC Events
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Originally from Croton-on Hudson, New York,
Augustus Stahl is in his final semester at Keene State
College, studying journalism with a focus in public
relations. He has written for KSC’s newspaper, The
Equinox, for three years, writing opinions, sports,
news, and arts & entertainment. Gus was awarded
first place nationally for his article about college debt
from the Society for Collegiate Journalists, and was
inducted as a member. He has worked as an assistant
to the Public Relations Committee for Monadnock
Habitat for Humanity and has written for the Monadnock Transcript-Ledger’s real estate department. He
enjoys photography, music, long-boarding, and hiking with friends. Gus is looking forward to improving
the GKCC’s social media presence.
visit our website! keenechamber.com
President’s Note
Phil Suter
GKCC Officers – 2013-2014
October 1st marks the start of the
Chamber’s fiscal year, for our budget
and our board members. Please join
me in welcoming five new members
to the board, elected to three year
terms by the membership in September: Ben Fournier (Co-Owner of
Scores Sports Bar & Grill in Keene);
Tim Murphy (Executive Director
of Southwest Regional Planning
Commission); Lisa Nugent (Vice
President, People’s United Bank); Rob Phillips (Phil-Mack Media);
and Cameron Tease (Resource Development Director, Monadnock
United Way).
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And please welcome Maryann Lindberg (Vice President of Advancement at Keene State College) to her role as board chair for
this year. Maryann and I have met several times in recent months,
and will be meeting regularly throughout the year to ensure that
both board and staff are functioning effectively, in support of the
initiatives and goals we have for the year. And many thanks to Bob
Cox (General Sales Manager, Monadnock Radio Group) for his
leadership as board chair over the past year – he will continue on
the board this year in the role of immediate past chair.
Finally, if you haven’t done so already, please save the date –
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 – so you can attend our Annual Gala,
held in the Zorn Dining Commons at Keene State College. This
is our largest gathering of the year (350 people or so), and is the
event at which our Business of the Year, and Citizen of the Year are
announced. See you then!
Past Chair - Bob Cox, Monadnock Radio Group
Chair - Maryann Lindberg, Keene State College
Vice Chair - Rich Randall, Markem-Imaje
Vice Chair - Beth Bendel, Monadnock Aviation (on LOA)
Treasurer – Christine Greenwood, Savings Bank of Walpole
Secretary – Bob Lyle, Keene Sentinel
Directors
Don Driscoll – MSA Group Insurance Co.
Ben Fournier - SCORES Sports Bar & Grille
Deb Byrne Johnson – PrintFusion
Malcolm Katz – Katz Architects
Sarah Kossayda – 350 Media
Mary Ann Kristiansen – Hannah Grimes
Cole Mills – C&S Wholesale Grocers
Heather Minkler – Clark-Mortenson Insurance
Sandie Phipps – Cheshire Medical Center
Tim Murphy - SWRPC
Lisa Nugent - People’s United Bank
Rob Phillips - Phil-Mack Media
Rita Schrader – Liberty Mutual NE Region
Larry Sportello – Budget Blinds Keene
Cameron Tease – Monadnock United Way
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Member Pricing:
Family-Style Assisted Living Close to Home
www.prospectplacekeene.com
361 Court Street, Keene, NH
A limited number of affordable rooms are now available.
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$40 for one book;
$35 for second book;
$30 for each additional book
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
Member Services Manager
Christine Hadlow
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Community News
City Express Announces
Route Changes
The City Express, Keene’s Bus for Everyone, has implemented
changes to its route and schedule. The City Express red route now
travels from Eagle Court to Community Way to improve access to
the Monadnock Food Co-op and residences in that area. A stop in
Kohl’s Plaza near Walgreens has also been added on the red route. On the black route, the stop on Winter Street has been moved to
West Street directly behind the Keene Public Library. The City
Express provides over 40,000 trips in the City each year. A stop at
the Keene Family YMCA will be added in the near future.
The City Express operates Monday through Friday with stops at
fourteen locations throughout the City. Hours of operation are
8:00am-5:00pm; the Campus Community Shuttle operates until
7:30pm. Fares are $1.00 a ride; children 12 and under ride free
when accompanied by a parent. Discount passes are also available. All City Express vehicles are wheelchair accessible and are equipped
with bike racks on the front of the vehicles.
The City Express is public transportation operated by Home
Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services, a United Way
agency. For route and schedule information visit cityexpress.org
or call (603) 352-8494.
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GKCC Business
After Hours
Monadnock Humane Society
101 West Swanzey Road, Keene NH
November 19, 5:30-7:00 pm
Monadnock Humane Society is pleased to host the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours event on Wednesday, November 19th. Take a tour of their facility and
see all the wonderful things that MHS does to serve our community. Learn about volunteer
opportunities; check out the Guinane Training Center, their award-winning boarding and
daycare facility as well as the Adoption & Learning Center. And of course - visit with adoptable pets! Enjoy refreshments donated by local caterers and restaurants. Enter a drawing for
some wonderful pet goodies.
Yes! I will attend the November Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7:00pm
name:
company:
Please RSVP to the GKCC at (603) 352-1303 or email [email protected].
We hope to see you there!
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November B2B
Brown Bag Lunch
Essential Health, Nutrition
& Wellness Counseling
Great Team-Building
Experience
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Team-Building
Experience
for Your Business
or Organization
Break the Sugar Habit!
Presented by Sharon Rousmaniere,
Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor
Friday, November 14th from noon - 1 PM
in the GKCC Conference Room
Are you addicted to sweets? Does sugar rule your life – or the lives
of your employees? Do you need a candy bar or soda to get you
through the day? Would you like to improve your moods, lose
belly bloat and increase your energy?
Come to this fun and interactive talk to find out why consuming
sugar can wreak havoc on your health, emotions, and relationships. Learn how to overcome sweet cravings without deprivation. Nancy Salwen
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Topics covered:
Dangers of consuming sugar and refined carbs; What your cravings really mean; How sugar causes your body to hold onto fat;
Why a high sugar diet causes mood swings and the inability to
focus; Sugar’s many disguises and how you can eat/shop smarter;
How some foods that you think are healthy are actually causing
you to gain weight; Why sugar substitutes may not be your best
options; helpful ways to reduce your cravings and binges.
Contact me today to discuss creating the perfect team-building
workshop for your organization, using the magic of music!
Absolutely no musical experience is necessary!
Sharon has been practicing in Keene for eight years at Essential
Health / Nutrition and Wellness Counseling. She specializes in
helping people learn how to eat for their unique bodies, so they
can gain energy and focus, break sugar and carb addiction. For
more information, visit www.essentialhealthcounseling.com.
To register, call the GKCC at (603) 352-1303 or email Nancy
Bishop at [email protected]. The cost is $5 for
members and $15 for not-yet members.
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Member Events
Visit www.keenechamber.com/events
for event details.
Monadnock Waldorf School
35th Annual Holiday Craft Fair & Festival
Monadnock Humane Society
12th Annual Hair Ball – the Great Catsby
Friday, November 14, 6:30-9:00 PM (Adults only)
and Saturday, November 15, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Monadnock Waldorf Elementary School,
98 S. Lincoln Street, Keene
Saturday, November 1, 6:00 PM, Keene Country Club
Voted the #1 charity event in the 2014 “Best of Monadnock”
awards. A night of great food, dancing with the Keene Jazz
Orchestra, terrific auction items, and coming together to
celebrate our community and their support of MHS!
Live and silent auction. Tickets can be purchased at www.
monadnockhumanesociety.org/2014hairball or by phone
(603.352.9011, ext. 112, Alice Sears).
City of Keene
East Side Development Forum
Admission is free. Visit www.monadnockwaldorfschool.org
or call 357-4442 for more information.
“True wisdom is to know what is
best worth knowing, and to do what
is best worth doing.”
– Edward Porter Humphrey
Wednesday, November 5, 6:00 PM, Heberton Hall
The City of Keene will solicit ideas for a corridor of underutilized land and buildings situated along Beaver Brook,
from the Kingsbury property north to the former YMCA and
Middle School. The forum welcomes property owners as well
as the general public.
Clark-Mortenson Insurance
and Financial Services
Affordable Care Act – WEBINAR
Thursday, November 6, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Join Clark-Mortenson for this webinar regarding compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This is one of the
most talked about topics in human resources. This one hour
webinar will focus on current changes, the impact of the ACA
and timelines for compliance.
This webinar is free however registration is required. To register please contact [email protected]
River Valley Community College
QUICK ADMIT DAY
Wednesday, November 12, 3:00-6:00 PM
Learn about Spring 2015 course offerings. Academic Advisors and financial aid information will be available. Application fees will be waived for anyone applying for admission
during this event. For more information, call 603-357-2142
or visit www.rivervalley.edu. The Keene campus of RVCC is
located at 438 Washington Street.
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New Members
David H. DeJordy
Computer Drafting and Design
David H. DeJordy, founder and owner of David H. DeJordy
Computer Drafting and Design, has over 30 years’ experience in
the construction industry. He has designed restaurants and held
positons in manufacturing and healthcare design. He has worked
with architects and engineers as a professional designer. His business, David H. DeJordy Computer Drafting and Design, provides
partial to complete design services to residential and small and
medium sized businesses. DeJordy provides complete or preliminary designs.
Do you need a way to reduce costs? Is your business space not fitting your needs? Do you have proper egress or office layouts? These
are some of the issues DeJordy can help you address with blueprints for proposals or complete construction plans.
David H. DeJordy Computer Drafting and Design
(603) 499-5936
www.completelydesign.com
SERVPRO Cleaning and Restoration Services was established in
Keene in 1978. Owned and operated by the Paul Family since 1988,
SERVPRO of Keene, Inc. has expanded their areas of coverage and
broad scope of services to meet the needs of the insurance industry. From their Westmoreland, NH facility, they serve clients in
New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts. They are dedicated
to providing the accessibility, dependability and experience their
clients expect.
SERVPRO of Keene understands the stress and worry that comes
with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes in a home
or business. Their goal is to help minimize the interruption and
quickly make it “like it never even happened.”
SERVPRO of Keene specializes in the cleanup and restoration of
residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water
damage. SERVPRO of Keene can also mitigate mold and mildew
from your home or business.
More
New Members
350 Media
www.350media.com
Great Clips
Kohl’s Plaza
470 West Street, Keene NH
(603) 354-2200
www.greatclips.com
Amidon Jewelers
50 Central Square, Keene NH
(603) 358-0008
www.amidonjewelers.com
Take Control of Your
Financial Future!
Call Lynn C. Rust, CPA PC
at 603-358-6565 for:
Small Business, Individual & Non-profit Services
Accounting Services
Auditing & Advisory Services
Year-Round Tax Planning & Preparation
Tax Coaching & Business Consulting
Quickbooks® Training & Support
The SERVPRO staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate
training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, they are
equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a
nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large
or too small for SERVPRO of Keene.
SERVPRO of Keene
(603) 352-7251
www.servprokeene.com
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Member News
Service
Credit Union
was recently
given an Excellence Award,
from the
Credit Union
National
Association,
recognizing
outstanding
approaches to
technological
challenges with potential for universal application across the credit union movement. SCU won for their new approach
to data backups and disaster recovery preparedness. They eliminated the need for
secondary backup tools and services in use,
greatly reduced backup and recovery times
by combining physical and virtual systems
with the same backup solution. They also
automated work-flows with a user-friendly
interface and “true” instant system and
data recovery. Awards are given in each
of six categories, including Technology
Infrastructure, Information Security/Privacy, Member Service/Convenience, Sales
Management/Marketing Automation,
Leadership, and Miscellaneous. www.servicecu.org
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NBT Bank President
and Chief Executive Officer Martin
Dietrich announced
that Stephen Lubelzyk
has been hired as
regional president of
NBT Bank’s operations
in New Hampshire.
As regional president, Lubelczyk will lead
banking activities for all lines of business
in the bank’s New Hampshire Market,
working closely with Regional Commercial Banking Manager John Dinkel, Jr., to
expand the bank’s presence in the region.
www.nbtbank.com
Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene
(CMC/DHK) is pleased to welcome two
new staff members: Elisa Lafayette, Physician Assistant, in the Emergency Department and Adebanke Davis, MD. in the
Pulmonary Medicine Department.
Lafayette completed a
Bachelor of Science in
Biology at the University of Massachusetts
at Amherst in Amherst,
Massachusetts, and
a Master of Physician Assistant Studies
at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge,
New Hampshire. Her clinical rotation
training included elective/trauma surgery,
urgent care, internal medicine, pediatrics,
women’s health and other specialties.
Dr. Davis completed
her Doctor of Medicine degree at Ross
University School
of Medicine, Portsmouth at Dominica,
Wisconsin and holds
a Bachelor of Science
in Biology/Developmental Genetics from
the State University of New York at Stony
Brook, New York.
www.cheshire-med.com
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Savings Bank of
Walpole (SBW) is
pleased to announce
the formation of the
SBW Wealth Management division and
partnership with broker dealer Infinex Financial Group. In addition, SBW is excited
to welcome Anthony “Tony” J. Scola as
Vice President, SBW Wealth Management
and Investment Executive, Infinex Investments, Inc. www.walpolebank.com
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Keene State College Continuing
Education offers a variety of online and
distance learning courses right in your
home! Courses are geared toward business
professionals looking to advance in a job,
change careers, or simply sharpen business
skills. They deliver interactive instruction at convenient times, using a variety
of technologies, including e-mail, bulletin
boards, discussion groups, CD ROMs, and
web-based resources and activities.
Choose from six week, instructor-facilitated
courses for $99, or longer, more in-depth
online open enrollment certificate programs. For a full course list, go to www.
keene.edu/conted/online_learning. You
may register by telephoning the Continuing
Education Office (603) 358-2290.
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Bank of New Hampshire was proud to
support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western
New Hampshire with a $2,500 donation
toward their 3rd annual Golf for Kids’
Sake golf tournament. The tournament
was held on September 22nd at the Keene
Country Club and helped raise money
to support the hundreds of children who
rely on the Big Brothers and Big Sisters’
program. www.banknh.com
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HKS Associates,
Inc. is pleased to announce that Debbie
Teixeira has joined
their staff of Realtors
as a licensed real estate
agent. A resident of
Rindge for nearly 30
years, Teixeira joined HKS Associates as an
administrative assistant four years ago. Her
years of management experience and love
for the real estate business ensures that she
will be able to assist her clients from start to
finish with all their real estate needs.
www.hksassoc.com
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Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
Member News
Joyce Palmer has joined the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund as its
Director of Philanthropy. Her role will be
to help build a strong and diversified financial base for the nonprofit CDFI (community development financial institution).
The Community Loan Fund differs from
most nonprofits in that it seeks investments as well as donations. Every dollar
invested in the Community Loan Fund (at
fixed interest rates of up to 5 percent) is
immediately loaned to families, nonprofit
organizations and small businesses across
the Granite State that could not otherwise
get access to financing.
www.communityloanfund.org
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Monadnock United Way is pleased to
announce the recent addition of Dr. Anne
Huot to their Board of Directors.
Dr. Huot has dedicated
her career to the transformative power of education and the opportunities higher education
presents for contributing to and bettering
society. Throughout her
23-year experience as a faculty member and
senior administrator, Dr. Huot has focused
her attention on academic excellence as her
highest priority. Her work has been directed
toward developing systems and programming that encourage and support student
learning and success, and preparation for
active citizenship and meaningful careers.
www.muw.org
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Cheshire Medical Center-Dartmouth
Hitchcock Keene (CMC/DHK)
and the Healthy Monadnock 2020
(HM2020) initiative was recently awarded
a grant of $1.1 million to create population
health improvements and increase access to
healthier living opportunities for residents
and workers throughout the Monadnock
region. The Partnerships to Improve Community Health (PICH) awards are part of
a U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) initiative to support public
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health efforts to reduce chronic diseases,
promote healthier lifestyles, reduce health
disparities, and control health care spending. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) will administer the
grants, which will run for three years,
subject to availability of funds.
www.cheshire-med.com
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After 25 years in their Washington St.
location, MSH Marketing Group has
relocated to an expanded facility at 310
Marlboro Street. Their new facility includes
a large, custom-designed photography
studio, allowing MSH to offer in-house
photographic and videography services
while continuing to provide the advertising,
marketing and website development services for which they have long been known.
In addition to providing commercial
product photography, MSH’s photo studio
is available for professional head shots, staff
photos and product/training videos. MSH
is also offering an hourly rental plan for
other photographers/videographers to use
the studio space and lighting equipment.
www.mshmarketing.com
Thomas Transportation is launching a
new low cost ride service to Boston. Your
Boston Connection, a new low-cost ride
service from Keene to Boston and Logan
Airport, will launch Monday, November 3,
2014. The service will offer seven daily trips
in each direction with pick up locations at
the Keene Airport on Route 32 in Swanzey
and the downtown bus depot on Gilbo
Avenue. Reservations will be required.
Fares will start at $49 one way and $84
roundtrip. Other fare options will be available; including a same-day roundtrip for
$80 as well as 10 trips for $360 (travel must
be completed within 60 days). Service will
begin in Keene at 5:30 AM each day. The
last shuttle will leave Keene at 5:30 PM. In
Boston, service from Logan Airport and
the Alewife T-stop will begin at 8:50 AM
daily. The last shuttle will leave Boston at
8:50 PM.
For reservations call (603) 352-5550 or go
to www.thomastransportation.com.
Business NH Magazine Seeks the
Business Leader and Businesses of the Year
Does your business have what it takes to become the next Business of the Year? Are
you a leader in your industry and in your community?
Then visit www.businessNHmagazine.com to apply for the Business of the Year and
Business Leader of the year competition.
Business NH Magazine and the NH Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives are accepting applications for Business of the Year in nine industry categories:
Business Services, Education/Nonprofit, Financial Services/Insurance, Health Care,
Manufacturing/Technology, Real Estate/Construction/Engineering, Retail/Wholesale, Tourism/Hospitality, and Business Assistance Organization, which will honor a
governmental and nonprofit organization in NH that supports NH businesses. One
Business Leader of the Year will also be honored.
Applications are available online by clicking on the competitions button on the Business NH Magazine home page. Applications are due by Jan. 9, 2015.
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Member Spotlight
A VISION OF A
HEALTHY FAMILY LIFE
The vision of Sophia’s Hearth Family Center (SHFC) is that every family be supported to
create a healthy family life so that children develop and flourish with joy, strength and confidence.
Sophia’s Hearth Family Center is committed to changing the world for families
with young children, for families, and early childhood professionals out of the resources
of Waldorf Early Childhood Education, Rudolf Steiner’s insights on human development
and education alongside the insights of the Pikler Institute in Hungary.
Sophia’s Hearth Family
Center was incorporated
as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
in 1999. Programs for
parents began with a playgroup program at Antioch
University New England.
SHFC outgrew this donated
space and their first actual
program location was created in the autumn of 2002.
In 2010, construction was
completed on their permanent home at 700 Court
Street in Keene. Sophia’s
Hearth Family Center is a full member of the Waldorf
Early Childhood Association of North America.
Sophia’s
Hearth Family Center
touches lives
in many ways:
As a center of
support for
parents and
families, offering
parent and child
playgroups throughout the week beginning when babies are
four weeks old; As a support for working families and their
employers, offering childcare for infants and young children;
As a professional development center, offering professional
development programs throughout the year from a morning’s
workshop to a full year’s part-time training course.
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SHFC is internationally
known for its work in
early childhood education. Professional development
students and faculty come
from all over the United
States and Canada as well
as abroad.
After years of program
development and refinement, including building a
diverse and gifted faculty,
the Professional Development Center at Sophia’s
Hearth has received long
hoped-for recognition
from the Waldorf Early
Childhood Association of
North America (WECAN)
as a “Developing Teacher
Education Institute”. Students will now receive a new recognition for their completion of 400 hours of study in two levels and their certificates
will now read “This training/certificate is recognized by the
International Association for Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education.”
Sophia’s Hearth Family Center
700 Court Street, Keene NH
(603) 357-3755
www.sophiashearth.org
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GKCC Events...
Keene Young Professionals Network
Monthly Social
Wednesday, November 5, 5:30 pm
Yankee Lanes, Keene
Business to Business Brown Bag Lunch
Essential Health Nutrition & Wellness Counseling
Break the Sugar Habit!
Friday, November 14, 12:00-1:00 pm
GKCC Conference Room
Business After Hours
Wednesday, November 19, 5:30-7:00 pm
Monadnock Humane Society
101 West Swanzey Road, Swanzey
Annual Gala
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
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from Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services
to benefit Hospice at HCS
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Please order by Monday, November 24, 2014.
Make checks payable to: Hospice at HCS or pay by credit card on reverse.
Send order and payment to: HCS Poinsettias, PO Box 564, Keene NH 03431.
Delivery is available, but your effort to pick up your order is much appreciated!
Places with multiple individual orders -- please submit a compiled order on one form.
For more information, call 352-2253 x126 or email [email protected].
Name __________________________________________________
Business (if applicable) ________________________________
Address ________________________________________________
Daytime Phone _______________________________________
I will pick up my order.
HCS Keene, 312 Marlboro Street
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 Saturday, 12/6
12pm-6pm
9am-Noon
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 Saturday, 12/13
12pm-6pm
9am-Noon
Email __________________________________________________
HCS Peterborough, 45 Main Street
 Friday, 12/5
 Friday, 12/12
Noon-4pm
Noon-4pm
Plant Choices
Please deliver my order.
RED
WHITE
PINK
PRICE
TOTALS
Small
Poinsettia
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$12.95
$____________
Medium
Poinsettia
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$18.95
$____________
Large
Poinsettia
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$28.50
$____________
Amaryllis Kit
(one bulb, soil ________
& rooting pot)
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$11.75
$____________
To pay by
credit card
please see
reverse.
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Deliveries will be made 9am to 4pm.
Please note any delivery information:
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Plant Order Total $____________
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Additional Donation to Hospice at HCS $____________
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Grand Total Enclosed $____________
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312 Marlboro Street
PO Box 564
Keene, NH 03431
Hospice at HCS has been providing care at the end of life
for over 30 years. Hospice at HCS is your local choice for
comprehensive services provided to your family and friends
by a highly skilled, experienced team who are your
neighbors in southwestern New Hampshire.
Thank you for supporting your local Hospice at HCS!
Credit Card Information
MasterCard and Visa accepted
HCS Office Locations
Card Type: ______________________________________
Card #: __________________________________________
3-digit number from back of card: _____________
312 Marlboro Street
Keene, NH 03431
352-2253
33 Arborway
45 Main Street, Suite 316
Peterborough, NH 03458 Charlestown, NH 03603
826-3322
532-8353
Expiration date: _________________________________
Amount: ________________________________________
HCSservices.org
Signature: ______________________________________
HCS is a United Way agency
and a 501 (c)3 non-profit.
Please be sure to complete name, address and
telephone number information on reverse side.
Services offered by Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services
Home Care Services
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Hospice at HCS
Visiting Nurses
Palliative Care
Home Support
Customized Care
Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies
Community Services
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Castle Center Life Enrichment Program
Maternal & Child Health Services
Wellness Programs
Friendly Meals for Seniors
Meals On Wheels
Friendly Bus
City Express
Business of the Year
2014 Nomination Form and Information
Deadline 5:00 pm, Monday, November 17, 2014
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Nominate a company and provide the information requested
Or
Self-nominate and provide the information requested
The selected organization will be recognized at the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
Annual Gala and Meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2015.
The Windsor Brooks Business Award winner is chosen by a committee comprised of
representatives from the last five years’ winning businesses.
The winners are chosen from businesses nominated, based on evidence given of the
following weighted criteria. At its discretion, the selection committee may request
clarifications or supplemental information.
Community Involvement (high weight):
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Community Involvement/Service included in mission/vision/values
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Has a formal strategy around community involvement
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Organization provides paid days off to employees for community service and/or employees including
principals serve on nonprofit boards
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Supports the community by providing significant cash, service, or goods/services
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Has highlighted participation in at least three projects that are of significant value to the community
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Organization's participation in the three highlighted projects was instrumental to their success
Success/health of the Business or Organization (medium weight):
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Appears to be meeting its financial objectives (profit / non-profit), over time
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Provides good/services that are essential to a good quality of life for Greater Keene area residents
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Is a strong employer for Greater Keene area residents
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Is a recognized leader in its industry or in our area
Impression (low weight):
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Impression conveyed through the nomination materials
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Contributes to GKCC through board service, provision of speakers, financial sponsorship, or other
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Has a strong reputation as a good business
Please provide the information requested below in a concise manner, referencing the section
numbers, by November 17, 2014 to:
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
Attn: Chair, 2014 Business of the Year Selection Committee
48 Central Square
Keene, NH 03431
or
[email protected]
1) Contact Information
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b.
c.
d.
Business Name
Address
Name of Chief Executive/Owner
Applicant Contact Person Name, Phone and E-Mail Address
2) Business Information
a.
Form of business (sole proprietor, privately-held, publicly-held, nonprofit,
government agency, etc)
b. Type of business/industry
c. Number of years in business
d. Number of years as a member of the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
e. Cite the organization’s mission statement
3) Service to the Greater Keene Community (please read judging criteria)
a.
b.
How is community involvement reflected in the corporate culture?
Describe the company’s involvement in the Greater Keene community – discuss
contributions/in-kind support/sponsorship of community-oriented activities.
c. Highlight three examples of special projects benefiting the community that the
company has undertaken or participated in during the last year.
d. Describe the participation of employees in community service activities – discuss
volunteer services, membership on committees, participation in organizations,
government institutions etc.
4) Summary
a.
What is special or unique about this organization that merits recognition as the
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce 2014 Business of the Year?
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce •48 Central Square, Keene, New Hampshire 03431
tel:(603)352-1303 • fax:(603)358-5341 • [email protected]
www.keenechamber.com
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