ROCHESTERNH.ORG GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2016 • 1 It’s about People. 7HFKQRORJ\ 7UXVW frisbiehospital.com People are the foundation of what health that promotes faster healing, better health, care is about. People like you who are and higher quality of life. looking for the best care possible—and It’s this approach that has allowed us to people like the professionals at Frisbie develop trust with our patients, and to Memorial Hospital who are dedicated to become top-rated nationally for our quality providing it. of care and services. :HXVHWKHODWHVWWHFKQRORJ\WRKHOSÀQG VROXWLRQVWKDWEHQHÀWSDWLHQWV7HFKQRORJ\ 11 Whitehall Road, Rochester, NH 03867 | Phone (603) 332-5211 2 • 2016 GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROCHESTERNH.ORG contents Editor: 4 A Message from the Chamber Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce 5 City of Rochester Welcome 6 New Hampshire Economic Development Photography Compliments of: 7 New Hampshire & Rochester Facts Cornerstone VNA Frisbie Memorial Hospital 8 Rochester – Ideal Destination, Convenient Location Great Bay Community College 10 Rochester History Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Revolution Taproom & Grill 11 Arts, Culture & Entertainment Rochester Economic Development 13 Rochester Business & Industry Rochester Fire Department A Growing & Diverse Economy Rochester Historical Society Rochester Main Street 14 Rochester Growth & Development Rochester Opera House Business & Industrial Parks Rochester Police Department 15 Rochester Commercial Districts Produced by: 16 Helpful Information Rochester Major Employers With information provided by: Chamber Publishing Group, Inc. 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Rochester’s Community Magazine is a publication of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of 49 Area Churches the information contained in this publication, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Publishing will not be held responsible for any errors that do occur. 50 Surrounding Communities ROCHESTERNH.ORG GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2016 • 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAMBER Welcome to Rochester the area. The Chamber developed this The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce publication to provide you with information is pleased to welcome you to the City of on the several opportunities available to you Rochester, New Hampshire and present you when considering Rochester as your with the Rochester Community Guide. destination to live or do business. Rochester, located in the northern portion of Be sure to contact our office at 603-332-5080 New Hampshire’s Seacoast region, offers the or visit our website at www.rochesternh.org Laura A. Ring conveniences of a growing and prospering when seeking business or community President & CEO city combined with scenic delights, a great information. location and friendly people. The City’s convenient location and easy access to major highway systems, the coast, lakes and mountains, attracts many residents and businesses. Combined with its natural beauty and quality of life, Rochester continues to be one of the fastest growing communities in the New Hampshire. The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is celebrating nearly 90 years of providing Thomas J. Jean services to area businesses and residents of The Gafney Home the area. The Chamber is a non-profit, membership organization comprised of Chairman of the Board approximately 450 businesses and professionals in the greater Rochester area dedicated to supporting a favorable business climate and enhancing the quality of life in Service Credit Union is your member owned, not for profit, cooperative. Where You Matter Most At Service Credit Union, we are proud to provide affordable banking designed for the people and businesses of New Hampshire. Over 30 NH branch locations including 90 South Main Street, and inside Walmart in Rochester. Visit us today at any branch, online or by phone 24/7. 800.936.7730 • Live Person Service 24/7 servicecu.org/Rochester FEDERALLY INSURED BY NCUA 4 • 2016 GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROCHESTERNH.ORG CITY OF ROCHESTER WELCOME On behalf of the City of Rochester, we Rochester offers quality educational welcome you to our wonderful and thriving experiences from pre-school and community. kindergarten through adult education. The City offers eight elementary schools, a Families and businesses choose to locate in middle school, a parochial school, Spaulding Rochester because it offers a great High School and the Richard W. Creteau community to live, work, and play. Technology Center. Higher education in Rochester combines the charm of a Rochester includes Granite State College and Caroline McCarley Dan Fitzpatrick traditional New England city with the energy Great Bay Community College. The University Mayor City Manager of a community focused on the future. The of New Hampshire, located in Durham, is expansion of the Spaulding Turnpike opened only a short distance from Rochester. Downtown Rochester is the core for arts and up many opportunities for growth and cultural activities. Rochester is a Main Street development. New restaurants, shops and Recreation and entertainment is a top community. The Rochester Main Street businesses continue to open in our priority in Rochester. The Roger Allen organization hosts festivals and events commercial districts. Several major Athletic Park hosts youth baseball, football, throughout the year. In addition to its many shopping centers feature national tenants softball and soccer leagues as well as business events, the Greater Rochester including Lowe’s, Kohl’s, JC Penney, and Buddy Ball tournaments at Howie’s Field of Chamber of Commerce produces holiday events Wal-Mart. By summer, a new center called Dreams found at the park. The famous in December for the community to enjoy. The Ridge Marketplace that includes Hobby Rochester Fair is the state’s longest-running Lobby, Marshall’s, Market Basket, an agricultural fair that attracts thousands of Industry in Rochester includes global entertainment center, and many more visitors to our City in the fall. The fairgrounds companies that manufacture aerospace places to shop and dine. We also have a also house other popular events during the components, high efficiency boilers, great collection of independently owned year. Our beloved Rochester Opera House filtration/separation media, and advanced businesses such as the Granite Steak & that was built in 1908, is the only such composite materials. These companies Grill, Revolution Taproom & Grill, building in the country that can raise or employ hundreds of high tech employees. RiverStones Custom Framing & The Franklin lower the floor, depending on the event. Several of these companies have expanded Gallery, and Jetpack Comics to name a few. This venue attracts thousands for many and new companies continue to be Our lovely, walkable downtown circles types of live performances including music, attracted to the City. Parson Main Square where outdoor music dance, theater and a youth summer theater Welcome to Rochester. Be sure to take and activities happen throughout the year. for developing performing artists. advantage of all that we offer. ROCHESTERNH.ORG GREATER ROCHESTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2016 • 5 NH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT understand the numerous and exacting regulations that often come with procurement. For details, visit www.nheconomy.com/sell-to-the-government or call 603-271-7581. Office of Workforce Opportunity (NH Works) – From acquiring a workforce to training it, having the people to make a company A partner in starting & expanding NH businesses go is vital. That’s where NH Works can offer assistance. The Starting a business is difficult, and making it grow can feel consortium of seven state agencies work together to find downright impossible. Then for those companies looking to needed workers, provide companies with incentives to hire expand, there are unique