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Message from the President
Thank you for the welcome and encouragement as I assume the role
of President of the Greater Raymond Area Chamber of Commerce.
For those of you who don’t know me, I am the owner of Beneficial
Bodyworks Massage Therapy and Wellness located in Raymond and I
have been on the board for the past two years. After selling a co-owned
New Hampshire and Maine based real estate title and closing company
in 2002, I opened a wellness based business in Manchester. A few
years later, realizing there was a local need for the services my
business provided, I moved it to Raymond.
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as President for
the coming year, and excited about the opportunities the Chamber
has to grow and better serve its’ members. I’d like to thank Arlene
French for her dedication and leadership last year. I hope to build
upon the many successes the Chamber saw under her excellent leadership.
I am very fortunate in that this year’s slate of officers and directors
is made up of motivated, competent people with diverse backgrounds.
With a mix of returning members and new additions the board will
have both experience and new energy as we set out to meet our goals.
Increasing membership and member participation, integrating additional
technology into our services, working to provide enhanced benefits
to meet the needs of our members, and doing all we can do to support
current and new businesses in this challenging economic environment,
are just a few goals the board has for this year.
The work and rewards of the Chamber are not limited to the Board
of Directors and office staff. The strength and success of this
organization comes from individuals within our membership who volunteer
their talents, time and expertise. This is an exciting time to be
involved with the Chamber! In the coming week you will be receiving
information regarding the various committees and their purposes.
Please take a moment to review the list and see where you feel you
can contribute. You are an integral part of this volunteer organization
and your participation can make a difference to the business community
and the towns we serve.
Business members and/or their employees can also share in the goodwill
and excitement of the regular and special events sponsored by the
Chamber. Networking and showcasing your business to fellow members
and the public are advantages of membership. Your participation
in annual events like the Community Expo, Annual Movie Night, and
Business of the Year Program as well as your attendance at monthly
meetings, workshops, and networking opportunities, are vital to
keep the Chamber strong, viable, and a voice for local business.
I encourage you to make your voice heard this year. Please feel
free to contact me with any questions, concerns, suggestions and
ideas. I hope you will join the board as we work to ensure this
is a great area in which to live, work, play and invest.
Lynne Martin
President
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop a positive and productive business climate
in the Town of Raymond and our six surrounding towns of Candia,
Chester, Deerfield, Epping, Fremont and Nottingham. The primary
responsibilities of this Chamber are to serve as an advocate to
provide business development and communicate the views of the business
community.

P.O. Box 425, Raymond, NH 03077 - Call 603-895-2254 - E-mail: info@raymondareachamber.com
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