Thryv comes to Portsmouth, Chamber welcomes members: Seacoast business news
Thryv launches U.S. Tour in Portsmouth to Celebrate Local Small Businesses
PORTSMOUTH — In support of U.S. small businesses, Thryv, the leading all-in-one small business management platform serving over 52,000 small businesses, will kick off its 12-stop, cross-country Thryv Tour in Portsmouth, N.H., on Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24.
Over these two days, the event brings together community and business leaders for games, prizes, learning and networking opportunities in partnership with The Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth and the Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce.
First up, Thryv hosts local business owners and organizations at The Press Room on Friday, June 23 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. for a networking mixer. A ribbon cutting will commemorate Thryv as the newest member of the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth. Ben VanCamp, President of the Chamber Collaborative and Chief Collaborator, will be present as well as Nate Hastings.
Next, the tour stops at the Beach & Brew Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 24 with food, games, prizes and more, hosted by Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce.
For more information about Thryv, please visit Thryv.com.
In June, the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce welcomed new members.
DOVER — The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce held ribbon-cutting ceremonies recently to welcome two businesses as new Chamber members.
The Printing Press
The Printing Press in Dover is a brand new local printshop located at 44 Portland Avenue unit 9. Local print shop run by a family that is eco-friendly. They offer everything from simple copies to wedding packages and posters. The Printing Press provides all the services of large printing shops, but puts a greater emphasis on customer service and individual needs.
Heather Bartle, the owner and founder of The Printing Press, was inspired to start The Printing Press when her experiences working in a large box store left her feeling disillusioned. Bartle’s dream of creating an experience that is more customer-centric was realized on May 9, when The Printing Press first opened.
The Printing Press’s services can be broken into three categories: print, design, and connect. Printing involves bringing in pre-existing material to be printed onto various materials. This can range from business cards to posters and everything in between. Design services help clients create what they want for their print. The connect services include faxing, scanning to email, self-service computer access, notary services and traditional faxing.
The Printing Press offers privacy printing in addition to its three main services. Privacy printing gives the client the option to take their printer into a room where they can print sensitive documents or personal ones. Bartle decided to add this service to her business in order to improve the customer experience she strives to provide.
For more information about The Printing Press, call 603-988-6942, email [email protected], or head to their website https://www.theprintingpressdover.com/.
Aplomb Gallery
The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting at Aplomb Gallery to commemorate The Aplomb Project’s status as a 501(c) nonprofit. Aplomb Gallery in Dover is a portrait studio and gallery located at 15 Mechanic Street.
The Dover Creative Space features solo and group exhibitions, workshops, and a creative space for groups.
Aplomb Gallery, in addition to being a gallery, is also the home of The Aplomb Project. The Aplomb Project harnesses the transformative power art has to help trauma survivors heal, and offers inclusive opportunities. Festa uses her art to capture the resilience of survivors. The oil portrait she creates is then gifted to participants who are willing to participate in order to celebrate the courage and strength they have shown.
Contact The Aplomb Project by emailing [email protected] or visiting theaplombproject.org.
The Granite YMCA has acquired Somersworth Early Learning Center
SOMERSWORTH – After ten months of due diligence, the Boards of Directors of both The Somersworth Early Learning Center and The Granite YMCA voted unanimously to integrate. The merger was officially completed on June 1. The Granite YMCA can now assist The Somersworth Early Learning Center in expanding child care access, providing financial assistance and planning additional youth and family programming for the fall. The center’s new name is The Granite YMCA Somersworth, a child care community branch.
“The Somersworth Early Learning Center has been an important asset to the community and has played a critical role in providing a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive,” said Michele Sheppard, CEO and President, The Granite YMCA. “Financial pressures led to our discussions and the immediate collective goal was to ensure that they never had to close their doors. Everyone understood the impact that closure would have had upon this local resource which serves at least 45 families with children and 15 dedicated employees. We are all extremely proud to have come together to essentially save jobs and needed child care services that families depend upon, and we look forward to expanding access to new programming for this community,” Sheppard added.
Granite YMCA helped in this process. Granite United Way and NH Charitable Fund contributed approximately $30,000. George Merck Foundation provided at least $20,000 in private funding through NHCF on Patience Chamberlain’s recommendation. The Strafford City Economic Development Center and Somersworth Schools District were other individuals and organizations who contributed to the success of this merger.
“The integration goals and objectives are being met because of the collective efforts of these organizations. Given the lack of child care resources state-wide and the need to sustain centers such as the Somersworth Early Learning Center, everyone stepped in with a singular initial focus and that was to keep the doors open,” explained Sheppard. “This is an enormous win and a very proud moment for everyone involved. We cannot thank our friends, colleagues and partners enough for their efforts in helping us sustain child care services for the Somersworth community,” Sheppard said.
Rob Glew agrees. “The ability to step in and with the help of partners, allow for seamless child care services to a community that is dependent upon this center gives us a great deal of pride. We know that there will be many new and innovative programs coming to Somersworth as we welcome them to The Granite YMCA family,” said Glew.
An open house and celebration of integration at the Granite YMCA Somersworth is planned for this fall.
Joseph H. Guyton recognized as 15-Time President’s Council Qualifier
PORTSMOUTH – Rye Beach resident Joseph Guyton, owner of Portsmouth-based firm The Guyton Group, has been named as a President’s Council qualifier by the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian). President’s Council is one of the highest honors awarded each year by Guardian to financial professionals who demonstrate outstanding service and dedication to their clients. This is the fifteenth edition.Th Time Guyton was recognized for this distinction.
“I’m honored to be recognized with this prestigious award for the high level of service I provide to my clients. I really enjoy bringing my extensive knowledge and experience to each client, giving them confidence in their planning, and helping them prepare for their long-term financial health,” Guyton explained. “Being named to the elite group of Guardian President’s Council is not something I take lightly. I will continue to do my best work for my clients and provide exceptional service every day.”
Guyton’s team works with clients on many issues, such as financial protection and wealth accumulating strategies. This is done using a comprehensive plan that coordinates every aspect of the client’s personal economy.
