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First Seacoast Bank returns as Apple Harvest Day underwriter
DOVER — The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce announced that First Seacoast Bank will once again underwrite Apple Harvest Day, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Apple Harvest Day is a day-long family event, featuring over 300 vendors, great food, live entertainment, and more.
“First Seacoast Bank is committed to making a positive difference in the local community,” says First Seacoast Bank Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations Tiffany Stackpole. “We are incredibly proud to sponsor the 39th Annual Apple Harvest Day, an event that brings our community together and benefits so many local businesses and organizations.”
In addition to these features, there will also be the 15th Annual Apple Harvest Day 5k, underwritten by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. The race will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8:30 a.m., beginning and ending on St. Thomas Street in front of the Dover District Courthouse. Registration for this race is now open, with fees of $30 for adults 21 and over and $20 for runners under the age of 21.
For more information about First Seacoast Bank visit firstseacoastbank.com. To see which vendors have signed up for Apple Harvest Day, visit appleharvestday.com. To register for the Apple Harvest Day 5k Road Race, go to dovernh.org/5k.
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting at Peace of Mind Medicaid Consultant
ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new office and five-year anniversary of Peace of Mind Medicaid Consultant (PMMC), a NH nonprofit, located at 20 Park St., in Rochester, N.H. Peace of Mind Medicaid Consultant is a statewide health services program that helps the Elderly and Disabled Adults in NH who need to apply for the State of NH Long Term Care Medicaid Program.
Barbara Barney, President and Executive Director of PMMC, stated that “for the past 11 years, I have been able to enjoy the work I do supporting the Elderly and Disabled Adults in our communities who are not able to go out into the community safely.”
At the ribbon cutting, Barney introduced a few special team members: Tom Dunn, who is our remarkable grant writer. Dawon Economos and Donna Kimball, our Financial Reviewers, with their attention to details for each case. Barbara further stated, “they all wear many hats to help keep the organization running, especially with the support of their Volunteer Board of Directors.”
For additional information on Peace of Mind Medicaid Consultant, call 603-300-3920 or visit www.medicaidconsultant.net.
Bank of America announces 2023 New Hampshire Student Leaders
MANCHESTER – Bank of America announced Nhi Nguyen, a senior at Dover High School, has been selected as part of the 2023 class of Bank of America Student Leaders.
The Student Leaders program places local high school students with local nonprofit hosts for an eight-week paid summer internship. Students earn $17 per hour while developing leadership and workforce development skills, in addition to serving their local community. This year, Bank of America is partnering with One Sky Community Services in Portsmouth and Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Hampshire to host its Student Leaders.
2023 Student Leader Nhi Nguyen is a senior at Dover High School who will be interning this summer with One Sky Community Services in Portsmouth. She has a lifelong dedication and passion for higher education and will be a first-generation college student. Nguyen i has won numerous academic awards while maintaining steady employment and involvement in various high school clubs and sports, most notably for her work with Dover High School’s Project DREAM (Diversity, Respect, Educate, Advocate, Mission), which advocates on behalf of marginalized communities to build a collective understanding of race, identity and culture.
Through DREAM, she has taught lessons to students and staff on micro aggressions and has been at the table with faculty to diversify the curriculum. She is a member of the Seacoast NAACP Youth Council and Alliance of Rhode Island Southeast Asians for Education (ARISE) where she attends their political education trainings and leads coalition meetings. Nguyen also volunteers with environmental organizations like Blue Ocean Society (BOS), which allowed her to learn about environmental policies enacted and advocate for in the seacoast community. BOS encourages companies to reduce plastic and increase education on environmental issues.
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce presents 49th Annual Golf Tournament and Clam Bake
ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will hold its 49th Annual Golf Tournament, underwritten by Waste Management, on Thursday, Sept. 28, at The Oaks Golf Links. The format for this tournament will be a Scramble that will begin at 9 a.m.
The tournament fee of $180 per player includes a continental breakfast, greens fee, carts, soda and water, bagged lunch, hors d’oeuvres, clambake dinner, and a player goody bag featuring golf related items. Player passports will also be available for an additional $35, and will include 15 raffle tickets, two mulligans, contest entry passes for the Vegas Hole, Putting Contest and Specialty Drive.
After the tournament, participants will enjoy a clambake dinner along with an awards ceremony with more than $1,500 in player and team prizes will be awarded.
For additional information or to receive a sponsor form or player registration form, please contact the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce at 603-332-5080 or visit www.rochesternh.org/Golf.
Kennebunk Savings sponsors award-winning Racial Unity Team
STRATHAM — Kennebunk Savings is supporting the work of the Racial Unity Team with a $10,000 sponsorship. The group, a 501(c)3 based in Stratham, N.H., works with schools, businesses, municipalities and communities to foster racial justice and broader cultural understanding. The organization’s “Arts in Action” public school program recently received the 2023 Governor’s Arts Education award.
“It’s exciting to see the Racial Unity Team receive such deserved acclaim,” said Will Hygh, Chair of the Bank’s DE&I Council. “Here at the Bank, we’ve worked to find ways to elevate and highlight different voices and experiences, and there’s always so much to learn. We really value what the Racial Unity Team does at schools and in the community, starting the conversation early and sustaining it, making us all more aware of each other and our lived experiences.”
Ken Mendis, founding member of the Team and current Board Chair, understands the importance of diversity and inclusion efforts in workplaces like the Bank. “Cultivating an inclusive work environment can actually reduce employee turnover,” he explains. “It’s a logical conclusion when you realize that staff who feel valued and that their voice is heard will stay with a company longer than those who don’t. Inclusion, diversity, and equity empower your employees to take pride in their work and the company.”
Dory Polanco, a branch manager with Kennebunk Savings, volunteers on the Racial Unity Team Board of Directors. “I came to the United States when I was four years old,” she explains. “English was my second language, and it was really hard for me to find that inclusivity that I was missing. Growing up, I yearned to have a safe haven where I could go to relate to people who looked like me, sounded like me, shared my experiences. Now that I am in a position where I can be a part of an organization like the Racial Unity Team, I want to make sure that every kid has that opportunity. To express themselves, and feel like they belong.”
The Racial Unity Team is currently planning a celebration for Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 9 at Founder’s Park in Exeter, N.H. For more information, check out their website: https://racialunityteam.com/indigenous-people
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