The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is conducting its annual Chamber Raffle with tickets on sale for a chance at winning 5 fantastic prizes. This year’s grand raffle prize is the winner’s choice of either a 2010 Harley Davidson FXDC, DYNA Super Glide Custom in Scarlet Red provided by Harley Davidson Shop of Rochester or $10,000 that the Chamber will raffle on August 18, 2010. Four $100 prizes will also be drawn weekly beginning Friday, July 23, 2010 prior to the grand prize drawing.

Only 500 tickets are being sold at $50 each. The winner does not have to be present to win.

Congratulations to Kathy Ford of Eastern Propane & Oil who was the first winner in our weekly drawings.

As an added bonus, receive a $10 gift certificate that you can use or provide as a gift at the following businesses when you purchase Chamber raffle tickets by cash or check at their business.

Granite Steak & Grill, 11 Farmington Road, Rochester
Harley Davidson Shop of Rochester, 7 Crane Drive (off of Route 11), Rochester
Jenny~Wren Gallery, 107 North Main Street, Rochester and
Windjammer's Seafood Restaurant, 240 Portland Street in Rochester.

For those interested in viewing the motorcycle, it is currently being displayed at Federal Savings Bank-downtown Rochester (July 16-August 2) and will then be on display at Harley Davidson Shop of Rochester (August 3-August 18).

Chamber Raffle tickets may also be purchased at the Chamber office by cash, check or credit card, or online with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover card at www.rochesternh.org. See the box to the lower right of this page.

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is working with Collette Vacations to offer members and the public the opportunity to tour Ireland for 10 days.
October 12, 2010 to October 21, 2010
Includes 13 meals:
8 breakfasts and 5 dinners

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE IRELAND TRIP

From vibrant and history-filled Dublin, across rolling green hills to the dramatic coast, experience all of the charms of Ireland on this 10-day tour of the Emerald Isle. Live like royalty during an overnight stay on the grounds of a castle. Visit the Waterford Crystal facility. See the Atlantic from the stunning 700-foot cliffs of Moher, experience the world-famous beauty of the Ring of Kerry and have coffee and scones at a working farm. See beautiful Killarney from your seat on an Irish jaunting car. Journey to historic Blarney Castle, lean back and kiss its famous stone! Your tour of the Emerald Isle, renowned for its "forty shades of green", will introduce Ireland's natural beauty, rich history and hospitable culture.

Sign Up Now Sign up for this fabulous trip with a $250 deposit. Balance due within 60 days of the trip departure date.

SEACOAST AREA CHAMBERS BRIDGE THE SEACOAST TO FORM A SEACOAST CHAMBER ALLIANCE

The Greater Rochester, Greater Somersworth, Greater Dover, Exeter Area, Greater Portsmouth and Hampton Area Chambers of Commerce have begun discussions to form a Seacoast Chamber Alliance. Once formed, the Alliance will be the largest business organization in the state with over 2,000 members representing over 50,000 employees.

The organizations intend to use the collective power of the Seacoast Chamber Alliance to enhance membership value, influence policy, regional promotion, and to reduce expenses for the independent Chambers by realizing economies of scale. According to Rochester Chamber President, Laura Ring, “the Chambers involved have been collaborating together for years providing joint networking events and opportunities for our members which will continue. Discussions about forming an alliance for the seacoast chambers began a couple of years ago in finding ways to work together to provide more value to our members in terms of programs that we cannot provide individually, and provide more of a voice for our members on legislative issues.”

The executives and board representatives of the six Chambers will be meeting throughout the late winter to formalize the structure and by-laws for this alliance.

Appearing in photo from left to right are: Kirt Schuman, Dover Chamber Executive Director; Mike Schidlovsky, Exeter Area Chamber President; Jennifer Soldati, Somersworth Chamber Executive Director; Doug Bates, Portsmouth Chamber President; Laura Ring, Rochester Chamber President; and Doc Noel, Hampton Area Chamber President.

The goal of Chamber Links is to introduce and make business connections with business professionals in a casual and facilitated setting. This networking opportunity provides members and guests a chance to give a 60 second snippet about their business. In addition, one member will be afforded the opportunity to give a 10 minute on-stage presentation at each meeting. The member on-stage will also be given a choice of additional free advertising on either the website or the Chamber newsletter.

Our thanks to last month's presenter Amy Sharp of Laconia Savings Bank:

CHAMBER LINKS LUNCH OPTIONS...

Option (2) - Granite Steak & Grill will also offer a limited menu (provided below) to anyone who wants to order lunch. Orders can be called in ahead or placed when you arrive. This menu is provided below.

Option (3) - For any "On-Stage" presenter or any member who would like to provide lunch for a meeting, Granite Steak & Grill will make available a limited, affordable luncheon choice. Please speak with Patrick Gagnon at GS&G.

Chamber Links Lunch Menu

All menu selections come with your choice of non alcoholic beverage.

Name __________________________________________________

Date ___________________________

Please circle your choice of lunch and salad dressing if applicable.

ð Turkey BLT Wrap with Chips $8.99
ð Chef Salad $9.99**
ð New York Deli Wrap with Chips $9.99
ð Tuna Wrap with Chips $8.99
ð Lobster Salad Wrap with Chips $14.99
ð Soup of the Day and Salad Combo $7.99**

Salad Dressing choices: Bleu Cheese,Parmesan Peppercorn, Creamy Italian, Caesar, Buttermilk Ranch, Honey Mustard, Lite Italian, Thousand Island, Fat Free Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Avacado Ranch.

To order ahead, print out order form, then fax or email your menu choice for the meeting by 11:45am to Fax:(603) 330-3152 Email: gsgfunctions@metrocast.net. Otherwise, you can certainly order when you arrive.

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