Aid for small businesses first topic of weekly Chamber series

ROCHESTER - The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will host a Community Connections series on Friday mornings from 10-11 a.m.

Sponsored by Atlantic Broadband, these programs will feature discussions, held remotely, with a panel of speakers who will provide information and answer questions on various business and community topics.

The first session on Friday will feature a program on financial assistance for small business. The program will provide information on grant and loan programs available through the city, SBA, etc., the process on how to apply, what you need to prepare and more. A brief economic development update will also be provided.

A panel of speakers for this program will feature Michael Scala, director of Economic Development for the City of Rochesterl Jennifer Marsh, economic development specialist for the City of Rochester; Paul Bergeron, vice president-commercial loan officer for First Seacoast Bank; John Hall, executive vice president-commercial lending for Profile Bank; and Warren Daniel, Seacoast regional director for the NH Small Business Development Center.

The panel will answer questions from businesses. Registrants are encouraged to submit questions they may have for the speakers upon registering under "Questions for Speakers", or via email to events@rochesternh.org.

Questions will also be taken during the event through a chat window. For additional information or to register, please visit www.rochesternh.org/CommunityConnections or contact the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce at (603)332-5080 or events@rochesternh.org.