Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce holds Lilac City Paranormal Ribbon Cutting
ROCHESTER — The Chamber held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for new member Lilac City Paranormal Activity on Oct. 28 at 15 Garfield Street in Farmington. Lilac City Paranormal is a small, dedicated group of volunteers led by mediums who are committed to moving souls to their next destination with dignity and respect. They conduct historical research prior to an investigation and document evidence using field-tested techniques. There is no service fee, but donations for equipment are appreciated. For more information or to inquire about research, please contact Jennifer Batchelder at 603-498-6226 or email: lilaccityparanormal@gmail.com.
Seacoast Bank hosts first holiday after-hours event for Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has announced that First Seacoast Bank will hold a holiday after-hours event on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This special event will be held at the First Seacoast Bank Rochester Branch located at 17 Wakefield. St., Rochester.
First Seacoast Bank invites Chamber members to Business After Hours this holiday to enjoy holiday cheer while networking with Chamber members and learn more about the products and services the bank offers. Please.
Attendees should plan to bring lots of business cards for networking and door prizes. We will provide hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
To register to participate in this after-hours business, visit www.rochesternh.org/decemberbah.
Leone McDonnell & Roberts purchases tax credits to support Great Bay Services
DOVER — The Pennsylvania firm of Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, CPAs, announced support for Great Bay Services in the form of New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) tax credits.
In June 2024, CDFA announced it would award $6.6 million in tax credits to 20 New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, including Great Bay Services in Dover. According to CDFA’s website, New Hampshire tax-supported businesses earn projects by purchasing credits, which results in nonprofits receiving donations and businesses receiving tax credits on their donations. You will receive it.
This funding will have a significant impact on efforts to further Great Bay Services’ mission. Capacity development resources will be used to purchase 12 wheelchair accessible minivans to meet the transportation needs of customers in Rockingham and Strafford counties. By changing the model of customer transportation, we built the organization’s capacity to support 36 people with disabilities with reliable and safe access to community activities such as volunteer projects, outdoor walks, employment, education and entertainment. I will.
Funds are being raised to provide Thanksgiving meals to local families in need
ROCHESTER — Three area nonprofits are teaming up to host the second annual Thanksgiving distribution event, which last year raised nearly $20,000 and benefited more than 1,000 local families.
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County, SHARE Foundation, and Grace Community Church are partnering to ask for the public’s support to ensure a memorable holiday for recipients. Local bank and community partner MVSB (Meredith Village Savings Bank) will match donations up to $11,500.
The 2023 distribution event welcomed families the day before Thanksgiving as nearly 70 volunteers prepared to distribute holiday meal essentials at a SHARE Fund location in Rochester. Community members lined up to get everything from canned corn and stuffing to frozen turkeys to prepare homemade meals, and no one was turned away.
“We know the need will be even greater this year as household and grocery costs rise,” said MVSB President Marcus Weeks. “We are extremely proud to provide financial and volunteer support to help these incredible organizations do what they do best: take care of their community members.”
To donate and for more information, visit straffordcap.org/donate- thanksgiving.
BNH participates in statewide giving drive #NHBanksGiveBack Month
LACONIA — Throughout October, Bank of New Hampshire participated in #NHBanksGiveBack, an annual volunteer celebration hosted by the NH Bankers Association.
#NHBanksGiveBack is a coordinated service month in which member banks of the NH Bankers Association are asked to participate in one or more regularly scheduled community service initiatives during the month of October.
Bank of New Hampshire proudly engaged in a variety of philanthropic efforts during the #NHBanksGiveBack campaign, with a total of 24 dedicated volunteers contributing 86 hours of volunteer time. In addition to donating their valuable time, BNH also provided $19,750 in financial support to various initiatives across the state. Bank of New Hampshire’s commitment to positively impacting our communities goes beyond banking. Organizations served by BNH across New Hampshire in October included:
Donate to end 68-hour hunger food drive in Rochester Donate to NH Coalition to End Homelessness Hope starts here Scholarships in Manchester Sponsor Nashua Pal’s Night of Champions in Nashua At Dover Monarch School of New England 50th Anniversary Celebration Sponsor Greater Manchester Mental Health Center Sponsor #25 Annual Mental Health Benefit Sponsored the Laura Autism and Epilepsy Foundation’s Halloween Town in Manchester Madison Sponsored the New Hampshire Children’s Trust Strengthening Families Summit in Concord Sponsored the Runaway Pumpkin 10K and 5K on the WOW Trail in Laconia New Hampshire Pumpkin・Feste Sponsoring events, volunteering to set up events and hosting “cash mobs” Volunteering and donating to the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Laconia Manchester’s Transition Families Sound and Support at the Capital Center for the Arts in Concord Volunteering at the Color Festival Hands of Laconia Volunteer work at Across the Table
DeStefano & Associates, Inc. Completes Renovations at Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
DOVER — DeStefano & Associates, Inc. (DAI) has completed renovations to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover, New Hampshire. The project consisted of adding new exhibition space within the current museum. Construction is scheduled to be completed in December 2024. The architect is ARQ Architects of Kittery, Maine. DAI provides planning, design, and construction services for new, expansion, and renovation projects in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Their diverse experience and unique approach is designed to save you time and money. For FMI, call 603-430-0339 or visit www.destefano-associates.com.
