Dear Members and Friends of the NBA,

 

The current situation is unprecedented. As your local business association, all of the volunteers are working diligently to find ways to support our community.
I wanted to reach out and let you know what we are doing so far during this difficult time.
  1. We have postponed our events in March and April. We will update everyone through email, website and social media when our events will be happening again.
  2.  We will work to post resources for you all through our contact methods that may be of assistance to you as a small business. You will see some here, and continue to see more in the days ahead. We hope to be a resource for you.
  3.  We want to support your business in any way we can. We’d be happy to promote our members through our marketing channels. If you have any news, promotions or other items, please let us know and we will be very happy to share it. We are happy to also do profiles on your businesses if you’d like. As of right now we have 511 contacts for our emails, 2,118 followers on Facebook, and 266 followers on Instagram. Please send an email to me directly or email our marketing team.
  4. We will continue to work diligently to find new ways to support each other as we go through these difficult times. We are open to suggestions and ready to work with you.

 

There will be more to come on this as we continue to navigate these new waters.

 

As a fellow small business owner, I know it won’t be easy in the weeks ahead. Let’s all try to do what we can to support each other as we know, a rising tide will raise all boats.

 

I look forward to seeing you all in person again when we get to the other side of this but in the meantime, please stay connected with us. We do appreciate you being part of our very special community.

 

Sincerely,
Lisa Keslar
President, Newmarket Business Association
Principal, Keslar Insurance Agency

Resources

Resources for Granite Staters – from the office of Congressman Chris Pappas

Shop Small Materials (American Express) – Social posts to keep customers informed about how you’re navigating in the face of COVID-19

CARES Act Guide

Paycheck Protection Act Details

Corona Virus Small Business Guide

Teatotaller Cafe Resources for Restaurants

State of NH COVID-19 Emergecy Orders

OSHA Workplace Guidance

2-1-1 Public Resource

SBA Opening Disaster Application Process to All Businesses

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

SBA Disaster Assistance Resource for Businesses

SBA Disaster Assistance Web Page

NH Employment Security

Bartender Emergency Assistance Program

Facebook Small Business Grants Program

BIA Information & Resources for Employers

Zoom Meetings

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention-Guidance for Businesses & Employers

World Health Organization

NH Department of Health & Human Services

Local Business Updates

WMUR is compiling a list of New Hampshire restaurants, stores, other businesses that are still open.

Simply email openforbusiness@wmur.com and include your business’s name, a brief description of what you’re offering, the hours you’re open and any relevant contact information like a phone number, email address, website and/or social media page link.

You can visit the page and check out how it is set up by clicking below!

You can also email storyideas@wmur.com and include a high-resolution photo as well as a blurb with examples of how you are conducting business outside the norm, community service/volunteering, employees working.

Newmarket Business Association • March 27th, 2020

A Message from NBA Members Geek To You Computer Services:

Greetings Newmarket,
With all of this coronavirus craziness going on, there are a few things you need to consider about your IT systems such as how to ensure proper security while having employees work from home. We are open for questions and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your unique situations.

We’ve posted the following blogs to cover some key areas:
How To Quickly Shift To A Work-From-Home Business Model To Maximize Productivity In Today’s Coronavirus Environment

Cybercriminals Are Counting On You Letting Your Guard Down During This Global Pandemic – Here’s How To Stop Them

5 Steps To Rise Above The Fear Of COVID-19 And Focus On Growing Your Business

We are also providing this file as a resource to help you start thinking about what is needed for your Disaster Recovery Plan.

Stay safe and healthy during this difficult time.

Regards
Rod and Dominique
Geek To You Technology

Newmarket Business Association • March 27th, 2020

SOS Recovery Community Organization is helping people to access these resources virtually during these uncertain times to help maintain their recovery from substance abuse disorder.

Lamprey River Screenprint, Inc. • March 22nd, 2020

We are still printing M-F ! As of now, we are still able to get product from the manufacturers. When things settle down you will still need those t’s, sweats, hats, bags, etc! Get a jump on your order while you have the extra time. We can do everything via phone or email and you can pay with your card by calling in . We can leave your items outside for pickup or bring them to your car for you. Dan and Bob are the only ones currently working and they are both healthy. Please don’t forget about us! We are a very small business who have been at it for 31 years and we aren’t going to let this take us out! Stay healthy Everyone! ❤️

Brown’s Bagel Shop • March 22nd, 2020

Urgent help Needed
Newmarket coordinator Melani Taillon said since the schools closed the number of students End 68 Hours of Hunger serves has increased from 23 to 33, who pick up the food when they pick up their drive-through lunches at the elementary school.

Taillon said because her group serves a smaller student population, they’ve been able sustain themselves with the supply raised through two food drives. However, she said the group’s food supply will likely not last more than a week.

“We encourage all students to take part in the program regardless if it’s a short-term or long-term need” Taillon said. “We’re depleting the inventory from our two very large food drives, so it may become an issue if the supply chain doesn’t even out.”

Taillon said residents can donate non-perishable food to the Newmarket Great Bay Athletic Center and Brown’s Bagel Shop.
The bagel shop will be open through the week starting Wednesday
Please stop by with you we’ll appreciated donations.
Thanks Bob & Jessica Brown

Seacoast SCORE has shifted our workshops to a live online format. Check out available sessions: https://seacoast.score.org/take-a-workshop

Seacoast SCORE is here to support small businesses in these challenging times. We have information on the new SBA disaster loan program, we can help business owners navigate unemployment questions and other business issues. We’re all in this together: for more information, visit seacoast.score.org.

Good Juju by Ceci • March 22nd, 2020

Thank you all for shopping for Good Juju gift certificates! Your support means the world to us. My desk is surrounded with good vibes as I write thank you cards including your Gift certificates (Good Juju & Newmarket restaurant).
Link to buy gift certificates: https://www.goodjujubyceci.com/gift-card. Love you all!

Newberry Farms Market • March 18th, 2020

We want to help.
If you have a school aged child in need of a Healthy Meal while school is closed. Your child may receive up to 2 Meals Free Per Day on us. Ask Management at store for details.

Oak House • March 17, 2020

We’ve been working on a creative way to put together a resource for food for our community, family, customers, employees, and friends during these stressful times.
We have decided to not stay open for take out and our normal menu will not be available for the next few weeks.
Our result is this: Thursday, from 5pm-7pm we will have soups and stews in bulk available to you all (we can be a bit flexible with these hours). These items will be freeze able and for free. Please use this as a resource. We ask that for now you limit to 2 per person, but please don’t hesitate to ask for more if your needs call for it. Staple supplies can also be available for you upon request.
We will be making another batch of soups/stews/prepared meals once we reassess our stock after this round of prepping.
We hope you all stay healthy and informed.
If you have any questions, let us know.
Love,
The Oak House

The Stone Church Music Club • March 17, 2020

If anyone out there is interested in supporting the church and our employees you can do so by grabbing a gift card for future use. here’s a link. Be safe, Drink tea and always listen to music!

https://www.toasttab.com/the-stone-church-5-grani…/giftcards

Newmarket Community Church • March 16, 2020

The NCC Food Pantry is expanding our service hours to help get food to more people in Newmarket and Newfields who need it! If you need to come more than once per week, come. We will do our best to help you. Beginning March 17 our new hours are:
Tuesdays 12-2PM and 4-6PM
Thursday 12-2PM and 4-6PM
Saturday 10AM-12PM

The Riverworks Restaurant and Tavern • March 14, 2020

As we all stay alert as a community, we will be providing 1/2 off take out orders between the hours of 11:30-6:30pm on our regular menu! We want to make sure those at home, out of work, out of school, are still able to enjoy the simplicity of a professionally cooked meal!