Digital Tradewinds is a monthly publication highlighting members of the
Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce.
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New Generation Acquired by Catholic Charities
A local homeless shelter serving pregnant women and mothers with young children has been acquired by one of New Hampshire’s largest social services organizations. Catholic Charities New Hampshire announced Friday it has acquired New Generation, the Greenland-based homeless shelter founded in 1987 by the late Ruthie Ford, a former CCNH board member.
New Generation is a residential program for women and children, with plans to expand the shelter’s services, namely immediate access to other CCNH-affiliated programs and “wraparound services” including emergency assistance, mental health counseling, pregnancy and parenting education and referral services. The acquisition of the Portsmouth Avenue nonprofit is CCNH’s fourth program taken over in three years. New Generation will keep its name and continue on with its services, which includes both emergency and transitional housing, as well as food and general necessities, for women experiencing homelessness, case management, a parental education program, life-skills coaching and an aftercare program for former residents.
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Rolleyholers Opens in Exeter After Father's Day Accident
Breaking his jaw a week before opening certainly wasn’t the introduction to the community Rolleyholers owner Bob Weygant would have planned. However, he hasn’t let the accident break his stride. Weygant has opened the doors to his new bagel shop at 92 Portsmouth Avenue.
Weygant said the support he received from the community following his accident on Father’s Day weekend affirmed his decision to come to Exeter. Community members supported him by setting up a GoFundMe campaign, raising more than $7,000 to offset his medical costs. They have also shown support by following his recovery on social media as well as stopping in the shop to wish him well. Weygant, a native of New Jersey, said when he first moved to New Hampshire in 2008, it was nearly impossible to find a bagel that was on par with those made by New Jersey bakeries he grew up frequenting. He said the pandemic caused him to feel burnt out with his career selling architectural design software, so he harkened back to his and his late mother’s passion for baking and a piece of advice she gave him growing up.
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Blue Moon Evolution Rebranded to The Moon
After hibernating for the winter during the pandemic, Blue Moon Evolution is starting to get back into rhythm this summer with some notable changes to its model, new management and even a new name.
The organic farm-to-table café’s new name is The Moon, and while customers may be dismayed to see founder and longtime owner Kath Gallant stepping away from the day-to-day operation, the new management is all in the family. Gallant’s daughters Alissa Gallant-Nicholls and Meadow Ulery are taking over the café, with Alissa running the kitchen and Meadow running the front of the house. They said The Moon now features “fast-casual” food where customers can buy prepared meals out of the deli cooler and take them to go or enjoy them at the café. Gallant-Nicholls said her motivation for creating the new model is due to her husband’s and daughter’s respective food allergies. All menu items are gluten, egg and dairy-free with vegan options available. She said everything is cooked with either olive oil or avocado oil, instead of canola oil. Customers can also purchase organic wine by the bottle, which can be packaged to-go after having a glass in the café. Meanwhile, there are still Blue Moon staples offered such as Tutu’s Noodles and sesame chicken moon pies, the sisters said, with some rotating menu options.
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Northeast Credit Union Announces Promotion
Northeast Credit Union is thrilled to announce the promotion of Maryanne Leahy to Assistant Vice President of Indirect Business Development. Leahy, who has been with Northeast CU for more than four years, will manage business development and Indirect Auto Solutions to drive indirect auto loan volume, all while maintaining a well-performing dealership portfolio for the credit union.
Douglas Sites, Vice President of Consumer/Indirect Lending, shared that Maryanne has a wealth of experience and knowledge with over two decades of indirect sales, management and underwriting experience that will prove invaluable in her new role.
Leahy shared that It is a privilege and an honor to work with such an amazing indirect lending team. She's thankful for this growth opportunity and look forward to developing the credit union's lending business further.
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Leone, McDonnell & Roberts Announces Promotion
Abby specializes in providing nonprofit audits, review and compilation services and is a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor, aiding both clients and her fellow colleagues. A member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA), Abby serves on the Board of Directors of Seacoast Eat Local as their Treasurer and member of their Finance Committee.
Abby graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2015 with a Master of Science degree in accounting. Outside of the office, Abby enjoys fiber arts, exercising and being outdoors.
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Nathan Wechsler & Company Managing Director Elected Chair of Leadership NH
Nathan Wechsler & Company, PA is pleased to announce that managing director Oreste “Rusty” Mosca, CPA was recently elected as the chair of Leadership New Hampshire’s Board of Trustees. He has served on the organization’s board of directors since 2015.
Mosca joined Nathan Wechsler & Company in 1987 and currently serves as the firm’s Managing Director. In his practice, he provides accounting and audit services to the construction and non-profit sectors. His professional affiliations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants (NHSCPA). In addition to his role on the board of Leadership New Hampshire, Mosca serves on the boards of directors for the Capitol Center for the Arts, CATCH Neighborhood Housing, and the Amoskeag Health. Additionally, he is Chair of the Merrimack County Campaign Cabinet of the Granite United Way and a member of the Legislative Committee of the Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire. Mosca has received numerous awards and recognitions over the years, including the Jefferson Award for Active Volunteerism.
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July Chamber Spotlight:
Hempire
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Hempire is a hemp boutique originally founded in 2017 by the Mastrangelo family of North Shore, MA. As the first CBD retail shop established in The Merrimack Valley/Essex County, Hempire soon made a name for itself. While the company grew to serve four different central communities throughout MA and NH it remains a small business through and through.
The first Hempire location was established in Methuen in 2017. The two founding business partners, Kirby and Rocco Mastrangelo, were a married couple who took a leap of faith in order to serve their communities more and to live out their passions. More than anything the Mastrangelos wanted to help people and that, they did. When the first Hempire brick and mortar opened its doors they started serving their community by the masses.
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Contact Kim Lindquist, Director of Events & Marketing, at [email protected] or by phone at 603.772.2411 x2 to learn more and to secure your spot.
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Sky Coach & Transportation
NH Food Alliance
131 Main Street, Durham
Fly By Cafe
161 Water Street, Exeter
Stratham Volunteer Fire Department Association
4 Winnicutt Road, Stratham
Cole Chiropractic
92 Portsmouth Ave., Suite #20, Exeter
SM Films LLC
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New for 2021, for those members who renew during their renewal month or before they will be entered in a raffle for a complimentary EBlast, valued at $150.
July's winner was The Oven in Epping. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to our members who are celebrating a milestone year with the
Exeter Area Chamber!
35 Years
25 Years
5 Years
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Congratulations to our 2021 Community Award Winners! |
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2021 Community Awards ~ Main Street Award
Fire and Spice Bistro
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The Main Street Award is a new award for 2021, presented to a restaurant or retailer who is a member of the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce and is located in a downtown/neighborhood business district setting in one of the 10 communities the Chamber covers.
A full service New American Bistro, Fire & Spice opened their doors in July 2020 amidst a global pandemic. Determined to live out their dream of owning a restaurant, Fire & Spice persevered. They used social media to attract customers, hired passionate staff, changed their menus to reflect the changing seasons, and became a Recovery Friendly Workplace. They changed the way they served their customers by offering outdoor dining and takeout, following the public health and safety guidelines to keep customers, staff and the community safe. And if that wasn’t enough, Kevin and Melani are deeply involved in the community, starting the Newmarket chapter of End 68 Hours of Hunger back in 2015 and continue to run it to this day.
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Become an Ambassador Today! |
The Exeter Area Chamber Ambassadors are the heart and soul of the Chamber. They are one of the first faces a new member sees, they check in with the Chamber's 300 + membership on a regular basis, and they assist with the various events and programs the Chamber puts on throughout the year. In addition, ambassadors are constantly meeting new contacts for their business.
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"The ambassador committee has been a great opportunity and journey as a member at the Exeter Area Chamber. I have been able to build relationships and friendships that have helped me to learn about the community and build our business. Between volunteer opportunities and monthly meetings, the experience has encouraged me to get to know the fellow members and encourage them to make the most of their membership as well. There is also a great sense of camaraderie within the committee that helps to make committee membership a fun experience."
Krista Cambara, Voluminous Properties, Ambassador Committee Chairperson
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Did you know that the Exeter Area Chamber office is also a Visitor's Center? For many people visiting the Exeter Area, the Chamber is their first stop so they can ask questions about the area and pick up brochures.
Don't miss the opportunity to get in the hands of visitors, new residents, and people just wanting to learn more about our community. This is a Chamber Member ONLY benefit!
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