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Thursday, May 02, 2024Former Ben & Jerry’s COO to keynote Seacoast Chamber Alliance Mental Health Summit on May 21
DOVER – The Third Annual Mental Health, Wellness and Recovery in the Workplace Summit, underwritten by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and sponsored by Kennebunk Savings, will take place Tuesday, May 21, at the Cochecho Country Club in Dover from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Keynote speaker Mickey Wiles is the founder and chief executive officer of Vermont-based Working Fields, a mission-driven staffing agency that helps individuals overcome barriers to employment and build stable futures. Mickey has had a long career in
Thursday, May 02, 2024'Ona Judge Day' Tour on May 21 kicks off Black Heritage Trail of NH's 2024 Sankofa Guided Walking Tours
PORTSMOUTH—Portsmouth Black History tours have been going on for 30 years. The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire (BHTNH) expanded these tours state-wide seven years ago. Known for sharing a truer, more inclusive history of New Hampshire, BHTNH’s 2024 tour season kicks off with a special “Ona Judge Day” tour on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 2 p.m. Afterward, guided tours are on Saturdays and Sundays from May 25 - Nov. 3, 2024. Beyond the addition of the “Ona Judge Day” - two other new “Living History Tours”
Wednesday, May 01, 2024Strawbery Banke Museum Hosts 1st NH Regiment for Living History Encampment May 18 & 19
Strawbery Banke Museum Hosts 1st NH Regiment for Living History Encampment May 18 & 19 PORTSMOUTH— Strawbery Banke is thrilled to announce the arrival of the 1st New Hampshire Regiment for a Living History Encampment weekend on May 18 and 19, 2024. This event promises an immersive journey back in time as visitors will witness the daily life of soldiers during the Revolutionary War era. The Living History Encampment activities are included with daily museum admission tickets, available for purchase in
Wednesday, May 01, 2024Portsmouth Rotary Comedy Show takes place May 7 to aid its mission to India
PORTSMOUTH—Portsmouth Rotary is hosting its first ever Rotary Comedy Night at Seacoast Repertory Theatre on Tuesday, May 7, which will include local amateur comedian and attorney Ken Murphy and professional comedians Jody Sloane, Mike Koutrobis and Mark Riley. The cost is $50 and tickets may be purchased using the link below or directly from the Seacoast Rep ticket booth. One hundred tickets have been sold so far! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and there is a full bar and snacks are available. The show will
Wednesday, May 01, 2024City announces daytime closure of Market Street between Deer Street and Hanover Street for paving work week of May 13 - 17, 2024
PORTSMOUTH – Starting Monday, May 13, 2024, the Department of Public Works will perform final paving on the section of Market Street between Deer Street and Hanover Street. The work will require the closure of the street to all vehicular traffic and no parking between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m, Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17, 2024. The anticipated schedule is to mill and prepare the roadway starting Monday, with paving to take place Thursday. Final striping will happen Friday, weather permitting. Flaggers
Friday, April 26, 202427th Annual Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K is back Supporting David Krempels Brain Injury Center
PORTSMOUTH—Registration is filling up for the 27th annual Cisco Brewers Portsmouth 5K onMay 26. Located at Cisco Brewers Portsmouth on Pease in Portsmouth, the race starts at 11 a.m. on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, and attracts over a thousand runners/walkers, as well as a hearty crew of future racers for the kids’ fun run at 10:15 a.m. The race is part of the Seacoast Road Race Series and the course, adjusted for 2024 road works,is still USATF Certified, flat and fast: great for runner’s intent on
Thursday, April 25, 2024BAPOC announces first annual conference 'Shades of Progress'
The Business Alliance for People of Color (BAPOC) is excited to hold its first state-wide “Shades of Progress” conference on Wednesday, May 22 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. The event’s focus will be on elevating and bringing attention to the specific needs of entrepreneurs and businesses owned by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). The conference will continue to create community by welcoming BAPOC members, supporting organizations, and mainstream businesses
Thursday, April 25, 2024'The Legend of Georgia McBride' comes to the Players' Ring Theatre
PORTSMOUTH – The entertaining story of “The Legend of Georgia McBride” written by Matthew Lopez and directed by Joe Juknievich, will be on stage at the Players’ Ring Theatre from May 3 through May 19. Casey (played by Aaron Bencks) is an Elvis impersonator with everything going for him, including a flashy sequin jumpsuit. But just like that he loses his gig, rent is overdue and his wife announces a baby on the way. So, when Elvis leaves the building and a drag show moves in, “The King” transforms
Wednesday, April 24, 2024The Tall Ships Are Coming Back to Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH – Sail Portsmouth is thrilled to announce the return of the majestic Tall Ships to Portsmouth, NH. This exciting event will kick off with a spectacular Parade of Sail on Friday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., marking the beginning of several days filled with maritime adventure and exploration. The Parade of Sail will feature an impressive lineup of vessels, including the renowned Barque Eagle, Ernestina-Morrissey, and Denis Sullivan, along with the iconic Gundalow, a Navy tug, the City
Wednesday, April 24, 2024NH Art Association May Exhibitions
Lush, Main Gallery Member Show The New Hampshire Art Association presents Lush, an artist member exhibition opening May 3. Lush represents the consequences of unrestrained desire, reflecting on themes of consumerism, decadence, and the line between luxury and responsibility. Artists were urged to delve into these concepts, resulting in vibrant and lavish artworks. Each piece presents a world of its own, pulling the viewer in to explore. This exhibition is filled with flourishing gardens and overflowing
Wednesday, April 24, 2024COAST Recognized as Nonprofit of the Year by Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce
Regional public transportation provider to be honored at May 9 event DOVER—Cooperative Alliance for Seacoast Transportation, more commonly known as COAST, has been selected as Nonprofit of the Year by the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce. The announcement was made on April 16 and the award will be given at the chamber’s 2024 Annual Awards Gala on May 9. COAST’s mission is to champion and provide customer-focused public transportation with a commitment to excellence in safety and service. Since 1982,
Tuesday, April 23, 2024The 2024 B2B Commuter Challenge kicks off May 1!
The 2024 B2B Commuter Challenge kicks off May 1! This is the 10th annual challenge, and we are excited to encourage commuters to get to work in a smarter way again this year. The competition is simple. All commuters have to do is sign up at www.commuteSMARTseacoast.org, start commuting to work using any mode other than driving alone (e.g. telecommuting, riding your bike, walking, taking the bus, or carpooling), and log your trips in the Commute Smart NH app. It is super easy! For returning smart
Tuesday, April 23, 2024City of Portsmouth NH Public Art Review Committee Issues RFP for Peirce Island Public Art Installation
PORTSMOUTH – The City’s Public Art Review Committee (PARC) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from artists interested in submitting designs for a work of art on Peirce Island to be funded through the City’s Percent-for-Art program. In preparation for the RFP, PARC held three community input sessions to discuss the Committee’s role, the history of Peirce Island, and the process for determining a location for the Peirce Island Art Project. The RFP states, “The City of Portsmouth welcomes proposals
Tuesday, April 23, 2024Driving the Future of Transportation Event on Tuesday, May 7
NORTH HAMPTON—Do you know what it takes to navigate the world of electric vehicles? Our contestants will put their knowledge to the test as 'game show host', Sam Evans-Brown with Clean Energy NH, takes them through a game show format reminiscent of the classic Jeopardy! Learn the answers to your EV questions, and find out how EVs will drive the future of transportation in this engaging event. And that's not all! Experience the thrill of the latest in electric vehicle technology firsthand with the
Monday, April 22, 2024Pro Portsmouth Unveils the 2024 Children’s Day Logo
PORTSMOUTH— No doubt that this year’s Children’s Day logo celebrates Spring! Created by Rye student Vesper Reed, the 2024 logo features a cheerful rose and rainbow. The logo artwork will be featured on the volunteer T-shirts, the Children’s Day map, social media and the Pro Portsmouth website. The event, which takes place on Sunday, May 5 from noon – 4 p.m., kicks off at the Block Party’s Performance Area on Pleasant Street. Using the activity map and legend, families follow the alphabet all over
Saturday, April 20, 2024Sail Portsmouth Welcomes New Board Members, Gives Thanks to Long-Standing Member for Service
Long-standing Board Chair Phil von Hemert has officially stepped down from the Sail Portsmouth board after 10 years of service to the organization. PORTSMOUTH – The Sail Portsmouth Board of Directors is welcoming three new members and saying goodbye to one long-standing board member. In March, William (Bill) Mathers, Sara Cassinelli, and Geoff Youngclaus, CPA joined the Sail Portsmouth Board of Directors. William (Bill) Mathers is the Founder and President of Pacific Sea Resources, which was
Friday, April 19, 2024Baby Animals Return to Strawbery Banke Museum alongside historic house tours for 2024 season
PORTSMOUTH—Strawbery Banke is excited to bring back Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke, its popular spring event highlighting heritage-breed barnyard animals. Visitors can meet and discover more about domestic livestock common on farms in coastal northern New England from the 17th century to now. In 2024, there's an added treat: Strawbery Banke Museum’s historic houses will be open ahead of schedule for the event, allowing guests the opportunity to explore them during their visit. Baby Animals:
Friday, April 19, 2024Summer Farmers’ Market Season is Here! -- Portsmouth opens May 4
LEE – Seacoast Eat Local is proud to announce that May 2 is the official start of our highly anticipated summer farmers' markets. From May to October, residents and visitors are invited to shop at our outdoor markets in Exeter, Portsmouth, Durham, and Dover. Whether you're seeking fresh produce, vibrant flowers, just-caught seafood, artisanal baked goods, and delectable prepared foods, our markets offer something for everyone. We also offer pantry essentials such as oils, honey, maple syrup, dairy, and
Thursday, April 18, 2024Cornerstone VNA Hosts FREE Caregiver Event on May 8
DOVER—Cornerstone VNA, a local nonprofit home health provider, is pleased to announce the eighth annual Caregivers Connect, a special supportive event for family caregivers in the community. This free in-person event will take place at the Comfort Inn & Suites in Dover on Wednesday, May 8, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and is generously underwritten by First Seacoast Bank. Attendees will hear from guest speaker Adrienne Cress, LCMHC, REAT, Registered Expressive Arts Therapist, and Licensed Clinical Mental
Thursday, April 18, 2024David Choate of Colliers is Honored as a Company Top Achiever
PORTSMOUTH—In an announcement from Gil Borok, president and CEO of leading global commercial real estate services firm Colliers, David Choate of its Portsmouth office has been inducted into the 2023 Everest Club. The Everest Club recognizes the top 10% of all Colliers professionals in brokerage, valuation, and corporate solutions in the U.S. based on revenue production. “David had another spectacular year in 2023. He continually attains excellence by demonstrating a production level that everyone in the
Tuesday, April 16, 2024Salt Pump Climbing Co., Grand Opening Celebration set for April 27
SALT PUMP CLIMBING Co. GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION SET FOR APRIL 27 Climbing, Games, Music, Kids Carnival, Refreshments, and More, All FREE PORTSMOUTH— Salt Pump Climbing Company in Portsmouth will host a Grand Opening Celebration at its 199 Constitution Ave., Portsmouth location on Saturday April 27. The event is entirely free and open to the public. The day full of free festivities will kick off with a ‘Kids Carnival’ for children and families from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. including climbing and
Monday, April 15, 2024You Built Your Business. We'll Help You Grow It.
You Built Your Business. We’ll Help You Grow It. Applications now being accepted for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a free grant-funded program provided through the Goldman Sachs Foundation, a not-for-profit organization. There is never any cost for business owners who are accepted into the program. Through this multi-week program with curriculum designed by Babson College, business owners work with experienced faculty and business
Monday, April 15, 2024Thrive New England holds Annual Spring Auction on April 26
YORK, Maine —Join Thrive New England for its Annual Spring Auction, Friday, April 26. Thrive is a local non-profit that prevents child sexual exploitation and trafficking and provides care for survivors. Our work may be challenging, but our event is always a celebration! Foster’s offers a beautiful setting with amazing food. MC Brett Williams will keep the laughter going all evening. Survivors and supporters will share inspiring stories of triumph and hope. The night will feature raffles, games, and both
Wednesday, April 10, 2024Cornerstone VNA welcomes new board member, Mark Farrell
ROCHESTER—Cornerstone VNA, your local nonprofit home health and hospice care organization, is pleased to welcome and introduce the newest member of their Board of Directors, Mark Farrell. Mark is a resident of Northwood, and serves as the director of Manufacturing Operations at Laars Heating Systems Company in Rochester. He has over 46 years of manufacturing experience, which includes 40 years in manufacturing management and 36 years with Laars. His volunteer activities have included 18 years as a
Wednesday, April 10, 2024Dalaney Mier Joins TFMoran
PORTSMOUTH—TFMoran is pleased to welcome Dalaney Mier as an Environmental Permitting Specialist in its Portsmouth office. Mier graduated from Oregon State University, with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Minors in Agricultural Sciences and Biology. Mier also has her GIS and Geospatial Analysis Certificates. She previously served as a Reclamation Specialist in Rawlins, Wyo. where she conducted environmental and compliance monitoring, assessed sites, and collected and analyzed data. With
Tuesday, April 09, 2024Join us on a Women's Leadership Retreat to elevate your leadership journey
Women's Leadership Retreat - May 16, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m."ELEVATE, EMPOWER, EMERGE" Ember Escapes-Quietude Tuftonboro, NH Join us in a serene mountain-view estate in the Lakes Region to elevate your leadership journey. Discover the transformative power to empower yourself to emerge renewed, equipped with invaluable strategies to shape your path forward. Together, let's unlock the potential within and redefine what it means to lead with strength, purpose and
Tuesday, April 09, 2024Strawbery Banke Museum announces sweet addition to baby animals event: honey extraction demonstrations
Strawbery Banke Museum Announces Sweet Addition to Baby Animals Event: Honey Extraction Demonstrations PORTSMOUTH — Strawbery Banke announced an exciting program component to its annual Baby Animals: Heritage Breeds at the Banke event. Visitors can witness live honey extraction demonstrations on Sundays, April 28, and May 5, courtesy of Dan Smith, Restoration Assistant and Museum Beekeeper. Demonstrations occur in the lecture hall in the Lawrence J. Yerdon Visitor Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are
Monday, April 08, 2024The KEY Collective reaches milestone 30 program partners
EXETER — Seacoast-area nonprofit The KEY Collective is pleased to announce it has partnered with its thirtieth program partner. It is the KEY Collective’s goal to make sure all children, regardless of financial status, have access to the same opportunities as their peers, without any social stigma attached. The KEY Collective’s #areuin? card program connects kids to scholarships and reduced pricing for after-school activities and programs through partner organizations. The newest program partners
Monday, April 08, 2024Service CU Impact Foundation's Spring Gala on May 10 will raise funds for housing in New Hampshire
PORTSMOUTH – The Service CU Impact Foundation, the 501(c)3 non-profit charity arm of Service Credit Union, is thrilled to announce it will be hosting its third-annual Spring Gala, “Imagine the Possibilities,” presented by TruStage, on the evening of Friday, May 10. The gala, which will be held at Jimmy’s Jazz Club in Portsmouth, will raise money to help combat the housing and homelessness crisis in New Hampshire.Chef Robert Irvine, host of the Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible,” and founder of the
Thursday, April 04, 2024Spring Restaurant Week is coming in strong! Save the dates: April 18-27
PORTSMOUTH—There are certain things you look forward to on the Seacoast as March turns into April: The baby animals visiting Strawbery Banke, the historic programming returning for the season, spring flings and—Ding Ding—Restaurant Week Portsmouth & the Seacoast! The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth and 18 restaurants launched Restaurant Week in Portsmouth in 2008. The 2024 event will take place from April 18–27, with a 3-course lunch costing $25 per person and a 3-course dinner costing
Friday, March 22, 2024Seacoast African American Cultural Center (SAACC) 2024 Season
Opening Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Seacoast African American Cultural Center (SAACC), 10 Middle St., Portsmouth NH Becoming Black: The Immigrant Experience Our April 2024 opening exhibition features two acclaimed regional artists - Jozimar Matimano and Becky Field - whose life and work depicts the immigrant experience to consider how people of color from all over the world, ranging from Africa to South Asia and the Middle East, come to be seen as Black or an ethnic minority when settling in
Wednesday, March 20, 20242023 End-of-Year Awards at Colliers
PORTSMOUTH—Colliers, a global leader in commercial real estate services, is pleased to announce its 2023 award winners in the Colliers New Hampshire and Maine offices. The Colliers Portsmouth office swept the awards ceremony this year! David Choate earned the 2023 Top Producer Award, which he has earned six times in the last decade. Choate and Abby Bachman won the Deal of the Year Award for the sale of Mill Plaza in Durham, for $8.8 million. Bachman also earned the Most Improved Award for 2023, as she
Friday, March 08, 2024Registration is Open for Summer Internship Housing at the University of New Hampshire
DURHAM - The University of New Hampshire is excited to announce that registration is now open for its Summer Internship Housing Program. The Summer Internship Housing Program is available to any current non-UNH undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university who is holding an internship in the New Hampshire Seacoast area. Housing is also available to UNH students through a separate Summer Housing program. Summer Internship Housing at UNH is safe, convenient and affordable. Plus, all of
Friday, March 01, 2024Free Program Available For New Hampshire Business Owners
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program is now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 Cohort. Since 2019, this free program has helped business owners from all across the state strategize and create business growth for their companies. The program is funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation a not for profit organization and hosted by the Community College System of New Hampshire. Through the program participants learn the skills they need to scale their business for growth. The program
Monday, January 29, 2024Devine Millimet attorney Tabitha Croscut appears before Senate Small Business Committee
On Jan. 24, the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, chaired by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), held a hearing titled “Succession Planning: Opportunities to Build Wealth and Keep Jobs in Local Communities.”Devine Millimet attorney Tabitha Croscut was asked to be a witness and provide testimony at the hearing. Devine Millimet’s president, Anu Mullikin, reported internally that "Tabitha was one of four [witnesses] on a panel, and she brilliantly testified to the benefits of small business
Tuesday, December 05, 2023What are we going to do about it?
The night before Thanksgiving, a beloved member of our business community, Mamadou Dembele, was assaulted while out in the City of Portsmouth. Sadly, in a statement released last week by Mamadou “The words used by my attacker leave no doubt that this was a racist act." On Sunday, Dec. 3, community, spiritual, and business leaders rallied around him. You can read that account here. A gathering Dec. 3 at the Portsmouth African Burying Ground Memorial supported Mamadou Dembele. Show, from
Tuesday, October 31, 2023High Honors: Businesses recognized for their outstanding work in 2023 by Chamber Collaborative
Members of the PortsmouthNH 400 celebrate with their unique trophy marking their Lighting the Way Award at the Oct. 30 Collaboration Awards held by the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. (Photo by Will Zimmermann) High Honors: Businesses recognized for their outstanding work in 2023 by Chamber Collaborative PORTSMOUTH—Capped off by a special recognition of the Portsmouth NH 400 organization called the Lighting the Way Award, the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth celebrated its
Thursday, December 02, 2021Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth Selects its Small but MIGHTY Business of November
PORTSMOUTH—A moving company that started on a card table in an apartment in Dover has now expanded to the Eastern Seaboard. Mike Carlton, president of Calling All Cargo Moving & Storage has added two tractor-trailers to his fleet to help transport anything and everything from their Dover and Greenland facilities all the way to their brand-new branch in West Palm Beach, Fla. (a city that he now calls home.) Carlton is proud of his company, and also very proud of his military background as a U.S.
Friday, July 17, 2020Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur
ABOVE: Tom Perron at the March 11, 2020 Restaurant Week Summit. The photograph is taken from the upper floor of his restaurant, Mombo, where he said the photographer would have a much better vantage point. BELOW: Tom shared his love of the kitchen with the Portsmouth High School Career Technical Education students, pictured here Tom was leading CTE students in making a dessert as he volunteered in December at the Career Pathways program.Farewell to our friend Tom, a great man and restaurateur Thoughtful
Friday, May 29, 2020EASY PEASY: How to Submit a News Release to the Chamber Collaborative Website
· Log on to ChamberMaster (chambermaster.com)Click "For Customers"Click Log In from drop downNavigate to Chambermaster (lower right) and click and sign into your account (Need help with your sign on or password? Email Jennifer@PortsmouthCollaborative.org and she can send you a prompt to reset it.) · In the upper right-hand corner, look for the the letters “MIC” (Member Information Center) o Click on it · Once in MIC, go to the menu column on the left-hand side o Click “News Release” from this menu ·