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May 2015
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or call the Chamber at (603) 352-1303.
We hope to see you there and, as always, thank you for your support!
Congratulations Spring Social & Raffle Winners!
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$2,500 – John Peard (#374)
$500 – James Kiristy (#86), Kathy Richardson (#271), Friends at C&S (#162)
$250 – John Graves (#122), Jason Smart (#67)
$125 – Betty Anders (#315), Timothy Carbone (#407), John Harper (#150),
John Crouteau (#34), Tiffany Polczwanek & Crystal Tacy (#60)
50/50 Raffle ($985) – Malcolm Katz
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President’s Note
Phil Suter
Sometimes, in the
midst of our busy
lives, we forget to take
a minute to celebrate
all the things we
have to be grateful
for in Keene and the
Monadnock Region.
Here are just a few
things that come to
mind to celebrate this
month:
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• Prime Roast on Main Street in Keene, and owner
Judy Rogers, for being named Woman Owned Small
Business of the Year, by the New Hampshire Small
Business Administration. This long-time Chamber
member not only serves great coffee, from all over the
world, it’s also one of the most popular places around
for people to meet and do business. Congrats to Judy
and the entire Prime Roast team!
• The Monadnock Travel Council, for bringing the
2015 New Hampshire Governor’s Conference on
Tourism to the Monadnock Region for the first time
in decades. Travel Councils around the state, along
with Chambers of Commerce, work to market New
Hampshire as an outstanding destination for travelers from all over the world. And, as we know, once
they find us, lots of them return, or even stay! Congrats to Heidi Hale and the entire Monadnock Travel
Council team!
• The Hannah Grimes Center (a long-time Chamber member), for completing a beautiful new second floor renovation of its Roxbury Street location in
Keene. The new space expands the number of spaces for incubator tenants in
the building, and adds a fantastic conference room, with a capacity of 70 persons. It will get a lot of use in the years to come. Congrats to the Mary Ann
Kristiansen and entire Hannah Grimes team!
• The Monadnock Branding Task Force, for creating a draft brand statement
for the Monadnock Region. It’s being presented to groups around the region,
so keep your eyes open for it! The task force was comprised of representatives
of regional Chambers of Commerce (Greater Keene Chamber, Hillsborough
Chamber, Jaffrey-Rindge Chamber, Peterborough Chamber), the Monadnock
Travel Council, Arts Alive, Keene State College, Team Jaffrey, and other stakeholders, led by Jamie Trowbridge of Yankee Publishing. Well done!
• Antioch University New England, on its 50th Anniversary (a long-time
Chamber member). From its early days in Putney, to the current vibrancy
seen at its Avon Street location in Keene, Antioch is a leader in thinking about
graduate school education in new and innovative ways. Its graduates are all
over the world, with many of them staying and making and impact in the
Monadnock Region. Congrats to Dr. Steve Jones and the entire AUNE team!
• Keene State College (a long-time Chamber member), and more than 1000
people receiving KSC degrees from KSC this Spring. There are tens of thousands of KSC around the world, and many contributing every day to make
the Monadnock region an even better place to visit, live, work, learn and play.
Congrats to KSC president Anne Huot, the entire KSC teaching and administrative team and, most of all, to all who are completing their studies!
• Finally, congrats to my golf clubs, for making the annual move from basement to car, where they will be poised for great things in the months ahead.
Happy Spring!
GKCC Officers & Directors – 2014-2015
Past Chair - Bob Cox, Monadnock Radio Group
Chair - Maryann Lindberg, Keene State College
Ben Fournier - SCORES Sports Bar & Grille
Malcolm Katz – Katz Architects
Chair Elect - Heather Minkler, Clark-Mortenson Insurance
Sarah Kossayda – Community Health (CMC-DHK)
Vice Chair - Rich Randall, Markem-Imaje
Mary Ann Kristiansen – Hannah Grimes
Vice Chair - Don Driscoll, MSA Group Insurance Co.
Cole Mills – C&S Wholesale Grocers
Sandie Phipps – Cheshire Medical Center
Vice Chair - Rita Schrader, Liberty Mutual NE Region
Tim Murphy - SWRPC
Vice Chair - Deb Byrne Johnson, PrintFusion
Lisa Nugent - People’s United Bank
Treasurer – Christine Greenwood, Savings Bank of Walpole
Secretary – Bob Lyle, Keene Sentinel
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Jarvis Coffin – Hancock Inn
Rob Phillips - Phil-Mack Media
Larry Sportello – Budget Blinds Keene
Cameron Tease – Monadnock United Way
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
Member Services Manager
Christine Hadlow
Bring Your
Brochures
to the
Chamber!
The Chamber lobby is a great place to distribute YOUR brochures
and other marketing materials. Our newest staff member, Jen
Vallauri, has cleaned up the racks and we have space available.
Residents, tourists and business people regularly visit the chamber
office for information. Bring Jen your marketing materials and
take advantage of this member benefit! For more information,
contact her at [email protected] or (603) 352-1303.
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GKCC Business
After Hours
Hannah Grimes Center
25 Roxbury Street, Keene, NH
May 20, 5:30-7:00 pm
Join us on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 for Business After Hours at the Hannah
Grimes Center, located at 25 Roxbury Street. Check out their newly renovated
second floor and enjoy yummy local eats and drinks!
Yes! I will attend the April Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7:00pm
name:
company:
Please RSVP to the GKCC at (603) 352-1303 or email [email protected].
We hope to see you there!
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Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
New Members
Betty Andrews is on a mission to make written communications
more concise, accurate, and easy to understand. Her writing ability was the springboard to a public relations career at Northeast
Delta Dental in Concord, New Hampshire. During those years,
she wrote ads, news releases, profiles, brochures, website and social
media content, newsletters, annual reports, articles, and award
applications; and she edited prolifically. She has also written more
than 150 speeches during the last decade, after training with a
speechwriting coach.
Links Fitness and Golf Simulators is a brand new facility with
state of the art fitness equipment and indoor golf simulators.
Become a member of the fitness or golf center.
Have fun and achieve your personal goals in a clean, safe and
respectful environment.
In 2013, Andrews launched Betty Andrews Writing Services, now
located in Keene, New Hampshire. She is building her business
by developing relationships with businesses and nonprofits in the
Monadnock region--relationships that begin with a free consultation to discuss possible writing needs and what Betty Andrews
Writing Services can offer.
FITNESS CENTER
Andrews is easy to work with. She pays attention to details, communicates regularly about writing projects in progress, and is scrupulous about meeting deadlines.
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Your written messages represent you and your organization, and
they either strengthen your brand or undermine it. Betty Andrews
is on a mission to help you communicate your mission more effectively. Please contact her for a free consultation if you need her
writing or editing services.
Betty Andrews Writing Services
[email protected], (603) 354-3777
www.betty-andrews.com
The fitness center is open 24 hours a day, year round. It has top
quality equipment from Life Fitness, Cybex, Sports Art & more.
•Modular functional training stations
•Treadmills, elliptical machines and bikes with built in televisions
•Free weights
•Smith machine
•Water rower
Personal training is available for individuals or small groups. Training programs can be tailored to your specific needs.
Links Fitness also offers sport specific design programs for golf, ski,
hockey, baseball etc...
GOLF SIMULATORS
The golf simulators are available during staffed hours. Members get
priority Tee Times booking.
More New
Members
The Whole Pet Grooming
Academy
171 Concord Street, #130
Peterborough NH
(603) 732-7796
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Featuring TRUGOLF simulators, with
•14 foot tall 3D screen
•TRUtrack system for accurate golf swing analysis
•Instant feedback on distance, swing speed, launch rate, spin rate
and more
•84 courses to choose from
Golf simulators are perfect for learning to play, improving your
skills, playing a friendly game or forming a more competitive
league. Golf lessons are available from PGA professionals.
Links Fitness
250 Marlboro Street, Keene NH
(603) 499-8016
www.linksfitnessgolf.com
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Member Spotlight
New Hampshire
Vocational Rehabilitation
New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation (NHVR)
is a primary resource for businesses seeking to diversify their workforce
by hiring qualified professionals with disabilities.
Retaining a productive staff and ensuring that your business is accessible are critical challenges for employers. NHVR business and
consulting services are free of charge to all New Hampshire business
employers. By connecting to local businesses, their skilled Rehabilitation Counselors are able to learn about the needs of employers
and help train, support and assist individuals with disabilities to
meet the requests of local employers.
Highly trained Rehabilitation Counselors and staff work closely
with able workers with disabilities to find employment solutions
that improve professional opportunities. By offering vocational
guidance, job coaching, mentoring and referrals, NHVR helps individuals make informed, life changing career choices. Their Keene
Regional Office, which includes Claremont, has six counselors who
work with individuals with physical, mental or intellectual disabilities to provide comprehensive guidance and counseling. Their
commitment to assisting individuals to maximize their employment
potential and options helps to create a dedicated, trained workforce
for the employers of the Monadnock Region.
Employers can make referrals for their current employees in need of services, which include:
Job analysis
Job restructuring
Site evaluations
ADA consultations and referrals
Options for reasonable accommodations
Resources and referrals to assistive technology and services
Trained counselors work with a wide range of individuals from high school students through adulthood. NHVR collaborates with many
local agencies to provide employment services including Monadnock Family Services, Sound Advice, Monadnock Developmental Services,
Cheshire Medical Center, Phoenix House, and Keene Drug Court, many Monadnock area high schools, and NH Employment Security and
area workforce development programs..
New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation, Keene Regional Office
103 Roxbury St, Suite 103 Keene, NH
(603) 357-0266
http://www.education.nh.gov/career/vocational/index.htm
“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life –
think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves,
every part of your body, be full of that idea,
and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.”
~ Swami Vivekananda
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Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
Partner Programs
Elm City Challenge
Saturday May 30, 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Get a team together to compete for great prizes in the second
annual Elm City Challenge scavenger hunt sponsored by KYPN!
This challenge will test your local knowledge and navigational skills
as you travel (on foot) within a ¾ mile radius of downtown Keene,
visiting businesses and local landmarks. Be the fastest team to
complete the challenge! Anyone over the age of 21 can participate.
For information or to have your business be a sponsor or future
event stop, please email [email protected]. For more
information visit facebook.com/ypnkeene. Go to “Events” and
look for 2015 Elm City Challenge.
The Young Entrepreneurs Academy class has been busy over the
last fourteen weeks. Join them on Thursday, May 7th, at 6:00pm at
Bensonwood in Walpole, NH when the students will take the stage
to deliver a six-minute presentation of their business concept, financial statements and marketing plans to a panel of investors who
will then decide at what level to fund the start-up companies. Some
businesses may get over-funded, while others may be under-funded,
and some will get exactly what they ask for - it’s all based on the
merit of the idea and presentation.
The Saunders Scholars Semi-Finalist will also be announced at
the event. This is the business that will be selected by the judges to
fly - all expenses paid - to Phoenix, AZ to compete with other YEA!
students from across the country for a chance to go to Nationals.
At the National competition in Washington, DC, students will be
competing for college scholarships, start-up prize packages and an
opportunity to audition for ABC’s hit show Shark Tank!
Come cheer on your favorite young entrepreneur, see what our
students have been busy working on, and learn more information
about this ground-breaking program.
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Academy? Encourage them to apply! Applications are now being
accepted for the 2015/16 school year. Visit http://www.keene.edu/
campus/outreach/yea/ for more information.
Mark your
2015 Calendars!
GKCC GOLF TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, June 24th
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Member News
Bank of New Hampshire supported
the Girl Scouts of the Green and White
Mountains at the $2,500 sponsorship
level for their 3rd Annual ToGetHerThere
Luncheon. The funds that were raised at the
luncheon support programing and other
initiatives. www.BankNH.com
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The Monadnock
Food Co-op
recently announced
that Emerald Levick
is its new Marketing & Membership
Manager. Levick
previously worked
as Coordinator
for Monadnock Farm and Community
Coalition and is highly involved with her
family’s farm business, Monadnock Berries
in Troy, NH. Her prior retail experience
included working as a Marketing Assistant
and Local Forager at Whole Foods Market
in Cambridge and Hadley, MA.
The Monadnock Food Co-op has fully
implemented Open Book Management
(OBM) at its community-owned store.
OBM is a system for engaging staff in
achieving the financial and sustainability
goals of a business. It builds a culture that
leads to increased staff participation and
better decision-making, while cultivating
future leadership within a business.
www.monadnockfood.coop
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Cheshire Medical Center/
Dartmouth- Hitchcock Keene
(CMC/DHK) is
pleased to welcome
William Argie,
physician assistant,
to its Walk-In Care
services. Prior to joining CMC/DHK, Argie
worked in an Urgent
Care center for eight
years. He is a member of the American
Academy of Physician Assistants.
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CMC/DHK is also
pleased to announce
the appointment
of Rev. Bob Ritchie
to the position of
interfaith chaplain in
the Pastoral Ministry
Department. CMC/
DHK’s Pastoral Ministry Department provides a compassionate
and sensitive, dynamic and sacramental
ministry to patients, families, and staff in
the context of the crisis of illness, institutionalization, and death.
Cheshire Medical Center/Cheshire
Health Foundation recently welcomed
Kary Shumway to
its Board of Trustees. Shumway is the
chief financial officer
for Clarke Distributors and g.housen
and company. www.
cheshire-med.org
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Service Credit
Union recently announced the appointment of David Van
Rossum as Chief Administration Officer.
As CAO, Van Rossum
will cultivate community, business and political relationships in the communities the
credit union serves. He will also collaborate
with senior team, internal departments,
external partners, industry leaders, military
and local business leaders and consultants
to determine and facilitate strategic needs in
the planning, recommendation and implementation of programs and policies at the
credit union. www.servicecu.org
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Granite Gorge Ski Area announced
that its “Green Monster” disc golf course
opening day will be Saturday May 2nd.
Pay and play seven days a week, $5 for
unlimited daily play. For more information
visit www.granitegorge.com.
Sophia’s Hearth Family Center
(SHFC) will welcome spring with its annual
May Festival and Plant Sale on Saturday,
May 16, from 8 AM to noon. An exciting
event leading up to the festival this year will
be a demonstration by renowned floral designer Emily Thompson, of Emily Thompson Flowers in Manhattan, on Friday, May
15, from 5 to 7 PM, at the Historical
Society of Cheshire County. All proceeds benefit SHFC programs for families.
For more information or to purchase seats
for the floral demonstration, call 357-3755
or visit www.sophiashearth.org.
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Jennifer Kurkul, Lead
Financial Service
Associate at People’s
Bank in Bellows
Falls, was the lucky
winner of a Keene
State College
ed2go course at the
recent Women’s Expo
2015. With more than 300 online courses to
choose from, Jennifer says, “I can’t wait to
go on and check things out!” For a complete
list of Keene State’s $99 6-week online professional development and personal enrichment courses, go to ed2go.com/keene.
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Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
Chamber News
Spring Social & Raffle Photos...
The Honorable Mayor, Kendall W. Lane recently nominated Phil
Suter, President of the Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce, to
serve as a Regular Voting Member on the Airport Master Plan Study
Advisory Committee. The nomination was confirmed by the City
Council. The charge of the committee will be to provide input and
insight to the City and its consultants on the preparation of the
Airport Master Plan Update.
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Family-Style Assisted Living Close to Home
www.prospectplacekeene.com
361 Court Street, Keene, NH
A limited number of affordable rooms are now available.
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Member Events
Visit www.keenechamber.com/events
for event details.
Clark Mortenson Insurance
and Financial Services
Employee Benefits 2015 & Beyond
Cedarcrest Center for Children
with Disabilities
Keene-tucky Derby
Thursday, May 7th from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Monadnock Center for History & Culture
19 Grove Street, Peterborough, NH
Saturday, May 2 at 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Keene Country Club
This seminar will focus on recent trends in organizations
with benefits plans along with the challenges businesses are
facing in 2015 and beyond. The event is free; registration is
required. To register please email:
[email protected]
Come and watch the Kentucky Derby telecast live! Stay for
a gala evening of gracious hospitality, Southern fare and
potables, a hat parade, “horse races,” live music, dancing and
auctions, all to benefit the children at Cedarcrest Center.
To purchase tickets visit.
www.cedarcrest4kids.org
Wells Fargo Advisors and
the Monadnock Waldorf School
College Costs and Funding
Tuesday, May 5th from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Monadnock Waldorf School, 98 S. Lincoln Street in Keene
Learn how parents and grandparents can support their
children’s aspirations for a postsecondary education.
Fred Hadlow, Financial Advisor from Wells Fargo Advisors, and Moira Valenti, College Outreach Specialist from
NHHEAF Network Organization, will explain what to expect
financially when your child is considering a college education,
how to start planning in advance, and the various savings
options including the New Hampshire Fidelity 529 Plan.
Seating is Limited. Please R.S.V.P. to Fred Hadlow by email
[email protected] or phone (603) 357-1100.
“People often say that
motivation doesn’t
last. Well, neither does
bathing – that’s why
we recommend
it daily.”
– Zig Ziglar
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Sophia’s Hearth Family Center
Floral Design Demonstration
Friday, May 15, from 5 to 7 PM
Historical Society of Cheshire County, 246 Main Street
Renowned floral designer Emily Thompson, of Emily
Thompson Flowers in Manhattan, will present a floral
demonstration. Thompson was the Museum of Fine Art’s
visiting floral designer for 2014 Art in Bloom week and she
decorated the White House for Christmas in 2011. She works
chiefly with foraged and natural materials. Refreshments will
be served. Her arrangements will be raffled off during the
event. Seats are $25 and space is limited.
May Festival and Plant Sale
Saturday, May 16, from 8 AM to noon
Sophia’s Hearth Family Center, 700 Court Street
Family-friendly festival events will include a plant sale,
children’s activities, Morris dancers, a puppet show, and a
raffle. Waffles and smoothies will be available for purchase.
All proceeds benefit SHFC programs for families. For more
information or to purchase seats for the floral demonstration,
call (603) 357-3755 or visit www.sophiashearth.org.
Monadnock Developmental Services
First Annual Run~Walk~Smile 5K/1Mile Event
Saturday, May 30 in downtown Keene. Check-in begins at 7:30
AM., rain or shine, at Bike Path near MDS and Whitney Brothers, 93 Railroad Street. The event kicks off at 8:30 AM with the
1-mile walk on the Rail Trail. The 5K Run begins at 9:00 AM.
Pre-event registration for the 5K is $25 per person, $15 for the
1-Mile walk. Day-of-race registration is $30/$20. The first 100
participants to register will receive a free T-shirt. All proceeds
benefit the MDS Dental Fund to help pay for critical dental
work and emergencies for people with developmental disabilities. Visit www.mds-nh.org for full details and to register online.
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
May B2B
Brown Bag Lunch
The Right Glass for
Your Home or Business
It is hard to know where to get started when it
comes to choosing the right glass for your needs.
Cheshire Glass believes an educated consumer is
an empowered customer when making decisions.
Friday, May 8th from noon - 1 PM
in the GKCC Conference Room
Delivering light and transparency to your business or home is
what Cheshire Glass does best. Attend this exciting power workshop to better understand glass and its many applications.
This workshop will ensure you have a better understanding on
the following subjects:
• Low –E (surface 2 vs surface 3)
• Argon
• U-Value
• Air Infiltration
• Types of glass (annealed, tempered, laminated, mirror)
and their applications
• Codes (energy code, lead code)
• Glass performance
• Window types
• Custom Shower types
• Storefront types (1/4”, 1”, thermal, non-thermal)
To register, call the GKCC at (603) 352-1303 or email Nancy
Bishop at [email protected]. The cost is $5 for
members and $15 for not-yet members.
Save the Date!
Pathways for Keene
4 on the 4th Road Race, Saturday, July 4th 2015
www.pathwaysforkeene.org
Monadnock Family Services Summer Gala
Saturday, July 11, 6 pm in Dublin
Honoring Dorothy Peterson and benefiting the Monadnock Adult Care Center
For more information contact: [email protected]
www.pathwaysforkeene.org
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GKCC Events...
Keene Young Professionals Network
Monthly Social
Wednesday, May 6, 5:30 pm
Yankee Lanes, Keene
B2B Brown Bag Lunch
Friday, May 8, Noon – 1 pm
GKCC Conference Room
The Right Glass for your Home or Business
Business After Hours
Wednesday, May 20, 5:30-7:00 PM
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2015 Presenting Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Sponsor - $5,000
Gold Sponsor - $2,500
 Major Tournament Sponsor
 Major Tournament Sponsor
 Complimentary entrance fee for
 Complimentary entrance fee for
Two (2) Foursomes
One (1) Foursome
 Customized 13” x 9” Pin Flag with Sponsor’s Name
 Customized 13” x 9” Pin Flag with Sponsor’s Name
 Verbal recognition during awards ceremony and
 Verbal recognition during awards ceremony
chance to address players
 Major signage and banners at registration area
 Major signage and banners at registration area
and awards ceremony
and awards ceremony
 Logo on all golf carts
 Logo on all golf carts
 Logo golf balls added to the duffle bag
 Large logo item added to the duffle bag
 Display of sponsor banner
 Top billing on all printed material and media
 2nd billing on all printed material and media
 Sponsor display table near snack shack and
 Sponsor display table at awards ceremony
awards ceremony
Silver Sponsor - $1,500
Bronze Sponsor - $1,000
 Major Tournament Sponsor
 Minor Tournament Sponsor
 Complimentary entrance fee for
 Complementary entrance fee for
2 individual golfers
1 individual golfer
 Customized 13” x 9” Pin Flag with Sponsor’s Name
 Customized 13” x 9” Pin Flag with Sponsor’s Name
 Verbal recognition during awards ceremony
 Verbal recognition during awards ceremony
 Major signage and banners at registration area
 Major signage and banners at registration area
and awards ceremony
and awards ceremony
 Logo golf tees added to the duffle bag
 Logo ball markers added to the goodie bag
 3rd Billing on all printed material and media
 Additional billing on all printed material and media
Individual golfer registration: $125/person; $500/foursome; $600/foursome with a tee box
See the attached flyer for additional sponsorship opportunities as well as golfer and sponsor
registration forms.
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce • (603) 352-1303 • [email protected] • www.keenechamber.com
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Benefits & Acknowledgements
All sponsors are invited to insert promotional items into goody bags that will be distributed to all golfers. Tee Box and
Pin Flag sponsors may also “man” a tee box and welcome golfers in person!
Golf Shirt Sponsor - $1,500
 Corporate Logo Golf Shirt added to duffle bag
Chipping Contest Sponsor - $1,000
 Pre-Tournament event with corporate banner at
chipping green
Golf Duffle Bag Sponsor - $1,500 SOLD
 Corporate Logo Duffle Bag with
Chamber Logo
Dinner Sponsor - $1,500
 Major recognition during dinner for sponsoring the
dinner and awards
 Verbal recognition during awards ceremony
Hole in One Sponsor - $1,000
 Placement of sponsor automobile or giveaway
at the hole-in-one par 3 holes
Lunch Bag Sponsor - $750
 Sponsorship of sandwich bag lunch
 Corporate logo on each bag
 Representatives available to talk to golfers about
automobiles
Beverage Cart Sponsor - $500
 Sponsor tickets for two (2) drinks and corporate
Golf Cart Sponsor - $400 SOLD
 Logo on all golf carts during the round
logo on the beverage carts
Driving Range Sponsor - $200
 Sponsor logo at driving range and hole of choice
Women’s Longest Drive Sponsor - $250
Men’s Longest Drive Sponsor - $250
Women’s Closest to the Pin Sponsor - $250
Men’s Closest to the Pin Sponsor - $250
* Includes sponsor sign on contest hole, sponsor mention during awards ceremony, and opportunity to “man “the contest hole.
Pin Flag Sponsor - $150
Tee Box Sponsor - $125
* Includes custom designed 13”x19” Pin Flag with YOUR corporate
logo! Yours to keep. Opportunity to “man” a tee. Limit: 18
* Includes sponsor sign at the tee and opportunity to “man”
a tee.
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce • (603) 352-1303 • [email protected] • www.keenechamber.com
 8:30 AM Registration
 8:30 AM Driving Range
 9:00 AM Chipping Contest
 10:00 AM Shotgun Start
 3:00 PM Dinner & Awards
40th Annual Golf Classic
June 24, 2015
Keene Country Club
Boxed lunch will be provided
Online Registration: www.keenechamber.com
Individual/Team Golfer Registration Form
Participants are invited to register as a foursome or as individuals seeking to be assigned to a
foursome. Please complete both sides of this form. Registration will be confirmed when
payment is received. Payment information and sponsor registration on next page.
Registration deadline is June 15th
Team 1 – Team or Business Name:
Player 1 Name:
Player 2 Name:
Email:
Email:
Shirt Type/Size:
M/F
XXL
S, M, L, XL,
Shirt Type/Size:
Handicap:
Handicap:
Player 3 Name:
Player 4 Name:
Email:
Email:
Shirt Type/Size:
M/F
XXL
S, M, L, XL,
Handicap:
Shirt Type/Size:
M/F
XXL
S, M, L, XL,
M/F
XXL
S, M, L, XL,
M/F
XXL
S, M, L, XL,
M/F
XXL
S, M, L, XL,
Handicap:
Team 2 – Team or Business Name:
Player 1 Name:
Player 2 Name:
Email:
Email:
Shirt Type/Size:
M/F
XXL
S, M, L, XL,
Shirt Type/Size:
Handicap:
Handicap:
Player 3 Name:
Player 4 Name:
Email:
Email:
Shirt Type/Size:
Handicap:
M/F
XXL
S, M, L, XL,
Shirt Type/Size:
Handicap:
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce • (603) 352-1303 • [email protected] • www.keenechamber.com
Sponsor Registration Form
Complete form online: www.keenechamber.com
Or mail completed form and payment to:
GKCC– Golf Classic, 48 Central Square, Keene NH 03431
I will play in and/or sponsor this year’s Chamber event as a (please check all that apply):
Benefits & acknowledgments for each sponsorship can be found at www.keenechamber.com/2015golf
☐ Platinum Sponsor
$5,000
☐ Golf Cart Sponsor
☐ Gold Sponsor
$2,500
☐ Driving Range Sponsor
$200
☐ Silver Sponsor
$1,500
☐ Women’s Long Drive Sponsor
$250
☐ Bronze Sponsor
$1,000
☐ Men’s Long Drive Sponsor
$250
☐ Golf Shirt Sponsor
$1,500
☐ Women’s Closest to the Pin Sponsor
$250
☐ Men’s Closest to the Pin Sponsor
$250
☐ Golf Duffle Bag Sponsor
$1,500 SOLD
$400 SOLD
☐ Chipping Contest Sponsor
$1,000
☐ Pin Flag Sponsor
$150
☐ Dinner Sponsor
$1,500
☐ Tee Box Sponsor
$125
☐ Hole in One Sponsor
$1,000
☐ Tee Box w/Foursome Sponsor
$600
☐ Golfing Individual @$125 Foursome
$500
☐ Lunch Bag Sponsor
$750
☐ Beverage Cart Sponsor
$500
Sponsor/Player Payment
Company Name (as it should appear on signage, if applicable):
Contact Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone:
City, State:
Email:
Zip:
Total Sponsorship Fee:
(See Above)
$
Payment Method:
Individual Player Fees:
@$125 each
$
☐ Check (payable GKCC- Golf)
☐ Visa/MC/AMEX
Total Payment:
$
Card Number:
Name on Card:
Billing Zip Code:
Signature:
Expiration Date:
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce • (603) 352-1303 • [email protected] • www.keenechamber.com