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July 28, 2020
Member News from July!
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce has been nominated for this month's  Northeast Credit Union  Love Your Community Awards!

Through community events, business programs, and more, the Chamber is constantly seeking ways for local businesses to become vital parts of our growing community. Help us continue to support and sustain business and community success!
Tony Murphy of 9Round Fitness wins CEO Award

The CEO Award is given to owners for; compliance of 9Round standards, excellence, and outstanding in business practices and operations for 2019. 36 CEO Awards were given to 9Round owners out of 800+ stores worldwide.Congrats to Tony!
Chef Michael's Personal Chef Service hosts virtual class for Future In Sight
Mike Weinberger, owner of Chef Michael’s Personal Chef Service , shifted from his normal operations and provided a virtual cooking class through Zoom in late June where he instructed blind or visually impaired folks from Future In Sight.
Future in Sight is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to transforming the lives of those who are blind, visually impaired, and their families.

Congratulations to Jean Tremblay on his promotion to Senior Vice President, Senior Retail Loan Officer with First Seacoast Bank!
Service Credit Union launches Impact Foundation
The Service Credit Union Impact Foundation serves to fund efforts beyond what Service Credit Union supports, partnering with providers who support education, human services, and emergency care for veterans and military. Focus areas include shelter and supportive housing, providing essential resources such as clothing and furniture, and providing both financial and emergency assistance for veterans, such as suicide risk intervention and prevention.

Seacoast Dermatology adds Dr. Ali to its medical team

Seacoast Dermatology PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of  Hagger Ali, MD, MS, MPH to the growing medical dermatology practice. Dr. Ali is currently accepting new patients of all ages. Dr. Ali comments: “Having studied at Tufts University, I came to love New England and its many smaller communities. I was looking for an independent dermatology practice where I could make a difference and work as part of a collaborative team."

Cornerstone VNA honored as Business NH Magazine Healthcare of the Decade
Cornerstone VNA , a nonprofit home health and hospice care organization, was selected for this esteemed award for their business success, their contributions to the community, and their leadership within their industry. This award is a reflection of Cornerstone VNA’s commitment to ensuring that patients and their families receive the very best care, not only in the last decade but the last century as well. 

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital achieves 2020 Outstanding Patient Experience Award
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital announced in June that it achieved the  Healthgrades 2020 Outstanding Patient Experience Award ™. This distinction recognizes Wentworth-Douglass Hospital as being among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience, according to Healthgrades. This is the seventh year in a row that Wentworth-Douglass has earned this distinction.

Bedrock Gardens' John Forti honored by National Garden Clubs

John Forti, an award-winning garden historian, ethnobotanist, garden writer and local foods advocate, is the recipient of a national 2020 Award of Excellence from National Garden Clubs, one of the nation’s most-recognized nonprofits and largest volunteer gardening organization in the world.
Nominated by the New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs, Forti is executive director of Bedrock Gardens , a leading regional resource for horticultural education and agritourism in Lee. 

New Hampshire Federal Credit Union raises over $8k for Meals-on-Wheels
New Hampshire Federal Credit Union’s Community Challenge to raise dollars for continued Meals-on-Wheels services to seniors in Merrimack, Belknap and Strafford counties resulted in over $8,000 in donations in a two-week period.  NHFCU “doubled down” to feed the need by matching community contributions.

Holy Rosary Credit Union awards 2020 Annual Scholarships
On July 7th, Dana Flanders, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Brian Hughes, President and CEO at HRCU were pleased to award eight local high school graduates with college scholarships. A total of 231 scholarships totaling over $233,000 have been awarded to local students since 1996. 

New Partner named at Leone, McDonnell & Roberts, PA
Leone, McDonnell & Roberts , Professional Association is pleased to announce the continued growth of the firm with the promotion of Certified Public Accountant Christopher McKay to Partner.
Chris has been with Leone, McDonnell & Roberts since 2009 and is recognized within the firm as an expert in accounting and tax preparation services for closely held businesses and individuals with an emphasis on multi-state tax issues.

Eversource encourages you to evaluate energy supply options
As part of its efforts to support customers facing financial hardship and other challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eversource is encouraging customers to closely manage their energy supply options so that they do not overpay an alternative supplier. In 2019, Eversource residential customers in NH who chose competitive suppliers paid on average $1.3 million more per month than the standard service for their electric generation.

New Members!
Member Renewals!
Thank you to our members who renewed their membership in June and July:

56 Self Storage , Amtrak Downeaster , Brown & Company , CJ Architects , Darci Creative , Doyle Coffin Architecture , Garrison Hill Florists , Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare , Living Innovations Support Services , NEMO Equipment , Real Property Management Seacoast New Hampshire , Ross Furniture Co. , State Farm Insurance & Financial Service , The Closet Connection , Tri-City Christian Academy , UNH Department of Theatre & Dance , First Seacoast Bank , Arts In Reach , Blast Party Rentals , Calling All Cargo Moving and Storage , Liberty Lane Catering , My Friend's Place , Old Stage Campground , Patty B's Eatery & Drinkery , Punchin' & Kickin' LLC , Rotary Club of Dover , Seacoast Charter School , SEH Studios Art , Somersworth Storage LLC , The Cat Doctor of Dover , The Olde Craft Bakery , U.S. Small Business Administration , Unity of the Seacoast , Winichahanat Veterinary Care .
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