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REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO BUSINESSES

Economic Revitalization Zone (ERZ) Tax Credit Program

In an effort to encourage revitalization and create jobs, Communities and employers may take advantage of New Hampshire's Economic Revitalization Zone Tax Credits (ERZ Tax Credit) Program (Formerly CROP Zone).

 
The Economic Revitalization Zone Tax Credits (ERZ Tax Credit) Program is an incentive for businesses to create new jobs.  With the Economic Revitalization Zone Tax Credits (ERZ Tax Credit) Program you may be eligible for tax credits to be used against your Business Profit Tax and Business Enterprise Tax in a qualifying Economic Revitalization Zone Tax Credits (ERZ Tax Credit) Program project.   Hudson has two appproved economic revitalization zones (1) Clement Road Industrial Park; and (2) Sagamore Industrial Park.  For confirmation to see if your location may qualify for either zone contact the Town of Hudson at (603) 886-6005.  For the Town of Hudson website, click here.

 
It is a two step process, whereby the municipality first applies for the designation based upon specific criteria (Hudson has 2 approved zones), and secondly, a business applies for the actual tax credit, click here for the application. The application deadline is January 29, 2010, so act quickly.  To find out more about this tax credit program click here. 

Recovery Zone Bond Financing Available  

The Recovery Zone  Program, which was created as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, provides for-profit borrowers the option of tax-exempt, and consequently lower cost, financing for many types of facilities. Bond financing is now available for qualified applicants through the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority.  

There is a total of $135 million in RZFB authority available in New Hampshire. 

RZFB bonds must be issued by December 31, 2010.   Click here for more information:  NH Business Finance Authority.

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Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce

Seeking 2009 Award Nominations

The purpose of these awards are to recognize individuals and businesses in the Greater Hudson Area community that have made contributions in some of the following areas:  outstanding leadership, civic pride, exemplary vision, community initiatives, involvement, and contributions to growth in the business community

Click here for Eligibility & Criteria Information

Winners of these awards will be presented at the 41st Annual Awards Dinner being planned for March 2010, with the exception of the Jr. Citizen presentation to be held with their classmates at Scholarship Night in June 2010.

Click here to make an ONLINE NOMINATION for

Citizen of the Year, Small Business and Large Business of the Year

Junior Citizen Scholarship Award shall be submitted directly to the GHCC office due to the requirement of supporting documentation (online application not available)

Deadline for all nominations (including Jr. Citizen) is January 15, 2010

PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS

(lg.) = large business of the year

(sm.) = small business of the year

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Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce

2010 Membership Directory & Community Guide

As a member of the GHCC each business contact information will be included in the upcoming Membership Directory & Community Guide. 

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY

Advertising space at the same low cost as previous years is also available for those members interested in increasing the awareness of their business. 

The ad costs and the advertising agreement can be obtained by clicking here.

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Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce

 Silent Auction & Dinner for Charity Exceeds Expectations!

Raises $6,387!!

The Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Holiday Auction for Charity on December 8th at King's Court & Banquet Hall, 222 Central Street in Hudson, raising $6,387.00 for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Special thanks to all those that donated and participated in the auction as a result the auction raised $5,387 - the additional $1,000 was a monetary donation generously gifted by PSNH!!  During the last eleven years of holding the Annual Auction the GHCC members and local businesses have been able to raise an outstanding $33,400 for charity.
 
The St. Vincent de Paul Society, which is operated through the Blessed John XXIII Parish at the St. John the Evangelist Church in Hudson, assists many local families by maintaining a food panty, assisting with rent and utility bills, and especially helping during the holidays by distributing food baskets and gifts to families in need.  This year Leona Shanholtz, volunteer of the St. Vincent de Paul stated, "The need is overwhelming this year with many families seeking assistance in the Hudson and Litchfield communities.  This is the highest it's ever been in many years.  The assistance this auction has brought is definitely greatly appreciated and necessary to help aid these families, it's been a very tough year for many."
 
More than 70 business members of the Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce along with other local businesses donated wonderful items for the silent auction.  Jim Goss of NH ESGR won the evening's 50/50 raffle and the Jar of Money was won by Kelly Cote of Caribe Tan. The auction held many chances to win for all those in attendance but most important offered local business members an opportunity to generously support the community.  The live auctions added to the festivities as Bob Clegg won the boat trip donated by Financial Insurance Services; Fred Ramos (Showtime Computers) winning the Day at the Lake donated by Red Brick Clothing; and Paul Weeks (Tsubaki Flowers) winning the Weekend at Cape Cod donated by Matibo's Salon!
 
The evening was a success with the hard work on the many volunteers from the Chamber and approximately 110 guests that attended showing their holiday spirit and generosity by participating in the auction along with the overwhelming support of the event sponsors were The Nashua Bank, Service Lighting Express, Specialty Kitchens, Finanical Insurance Services, Area News Group, Barlo Signs International, Granite State Credit Union, Representatives John & Mary Ann Knowles, Web Action Group and Tsubaki Flowers & Gifts as the floral sponsor. 
 
The Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce thanks all those who attended, donated, sponsored and participated in this worthwhile event, and would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season.  Anyone interested in further assisting the community through the St. Vincent de Paul Society can make a contribution by contacting the Society at 882-2462 x6. 

Event Sponsors:

Specialty Kitchens, Inc.

Area News Group

Barlo Signs International

Financial Insurance Services

Granite State Credit Union

Representatives John & Mary Ann Knowles

Tsubaki Flowers

Web Action Group

For more information call the GHCC at 889-4731 or email info@hudsonchamber.com.

Gr. Hudson Chamber of Commerce

71 Lowell Road

(Citizens Bank/Rite Aid Building, entrance by teller drive up)

Hudson, NH  03051