Archive for 09/28/11

KeeneYPN Thanks Community

The Keene Young Professionals Network (KeeneYPN) wants to thank everyone who advocated for a Keene Complete Streets Resolution, passed by the Keene City Council in August 2011. This resolution empowers the City’s planning and public works departments, in collaboration with other city departments, community groups and committees, to develop a Complete Streets Policy for Keene.

Complete Streets Policies help communities design and maintain roads for all “drivers, public transport riders, pedestrians, and bicyclists of all ages and abilities,“ while maximizing the positive impacts roads can have on our safety, economic development, quality of life, environment and public health.

In support of the Vision 2020 goal to make Cheshire County the healthiest community in the nation by 2020, the KeeneYPN partnered with the Monadnock Region Transportation Management Association to collect pledges of support from about 250 citizens at community events including the Vision 2020 workshops with Mark Fenton, the Monadnock Bike Summit and the Monadnock Earth Festival.

Recent studies have indicated that Complete Streets can boost local economies by increasing residential property values (homeowners are willing to pay more to live in walkable, bikable communities) and retail sales (businesses located along Complete Streets often see an increase in sales).

Also, Complete Streets improve safety and reduce crashes by providing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, such as safe crossings, sidewalks, or on-road bicycle lanes. Complete Streets promote public health by making it safe and convenient for children and families to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives contributing to the goals of Vision 2020 to make our community the healthiest in the nation by 2020.

Interested community members can stay up to date on Keene’s Complete Streets Policy progress by visiting http://monadnocklle.wordpress.com/complete-streets-project.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Risley

Keene Young Professionals Network Community Committee Chair

October Social Event at Fritz’s!

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Come Join The Keene Young Professionals Network as we celebrate the start of Autumn  for the fourth year at Fritz – The Place to Eat. It’s located conveniently on Main Street in Keene NH on the west side of the street.

The owner, Jess, has been kind enough to offer us specials – seasonal drafts and bottles for just $2.50, as well as plenty of samples of their delicious panini sandwiches and fries! If you have never been, this is a great opportunity to check out the home of Keene’s “Best of the Best” fries for several years running.

Like all social events with Keene YPN, this is a low-pressure gathering where members are free to socialize, network, or just hang out. If you aren’t yet a member, come out anyways and drop your business card for a chance to win a $25 gift card for Fritz. We’ll get you signed up so you don’t miss out on any of the great events KYPN has planned for the remainder of 2011, and into 2012!

Request for Volunteers From Monadnock Humane Society

KeeneYPN received a request for volunteers from the Monadnock Humane Society – they have three events that they need help with.  Please contact the community committee if you’re interested in helping out at any of these events and/or recruiting other KYPN members to assist.


MHS Volunteer Needs

MHS desperately needs volunteers for three pivotal upcoming fundraising events described below.  Additionally, the Society always needs volunteers to support daily operations in areas such as Administration, Facilities/Yard Work, and/or Animal Care.  Please consider volunteering either for one or more of the events or in the daily operations.  Even a few hours of your time will make a huge difference in the lives of the animals!

To volunteer, contact Carol Armer, CEO of MHS, at (603) 352-9011 ext. 111.

 

Event 1:  The Walk For The Animals

Event Date:  Sunday, September 25, 2011   11:00am – 3:00pm

Location:  Monadnock Humane Society, Swanzey, NH

Event Description:

The Walk for the Animals is an annual fundraising event that features a 1/2 mile walk through the grounds and walking trails of the Monadnock Humane Society.  Additional event activities include canine agility demonstrations, children’s activities, miniature horses, face painting, pony rides, food, and the Mutt Minster Dog Show.  More information about this event is available at:  http://www.monadpets.org/events/walk.html

Volunteer Needs: (Approx. 10 volunteers needed)

●      Set-up help on Saturday, Sept. 24 and Sunday morning, Sept. 25

(Possibly also on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 – depending on weather)

●      Volunteers to manage the different booths during the event

(Registration, Various Games, Food concessions, etc.)

●      Volunteers to manage parking

●      Tear-down and clean-up help on Sunday evening (Sept. 25) after the event is finished

 

Event 2: The Hair Ball

Event Date:  Saturday, October 29, 2011   6:00pm until Midnight

Location:  Hidden Hills Banquet Facility in Rindge, NH

Event Description:

The Hair Ball is one of the largest annual fundraising events for MHS.  The event is black tie optional and features a celebratory evening of great food, fun, dancing, and both a live and silent auction of exciting items like trips, jewelry, artwork, etc. that are donated by businesses and community members throughout the region.  This event was voted the Best Charity Event in the Best of Monadnock 2011 Award!

Volunteer Need:

●      Set-up help before the event – on Friday, Oct. 28, or Saturday, Oct. 29

***Additional longer-term creative volunteers needed***

●      Creative writer to manage development of item descriptions and layout of the event brochure

●      Hair Ball Committee Volunteers to participate in event development & planning

 

Event 3: Pancake Breakfast

Event Date:  Sunday, May 13, 2012 (Mother’s Day)   7:00am – 11:00am

Location:  Monadnock Humane Society, Swanzey, NH

Event Description:

The Pancake Breakfast is a new fundraiser designed to increase awareness of the organization and facility amenities as well as raising much needed funds.  Just as the name indicates, the event features a Mother’s Day pancake breakfast.

Volunteer Needs: (Approx. 10-12 volunteers needed)

●      Set-up help on Saturday, May 12, and Sunday morning, May 13, 2012

●      Volunteers to greet, seat, and serve attendees and cook and clear during the event

●      Volunteers to manage parking

●      Tear-down and clean-up help on Sunday afternoon (May 13) after the event is finished

AdviCoach

As business development professionals, the award winning Connor Team of AdviCoach specialize in helping small to mid-sized business owners fulfill their dreams, help discover a clear way forward and hold them accountable to meet their short and long-term goals.  In the world of business coaching and consulting, we are the top in our field with years of solid business management skills and have Rapid Impact Strategies that can dramatically increase the success of a business.  This team has helped non-profit organizations, existing businesses as well as entrepreneurs that dream of business ownership.  A complimentary coaching session is available to all entrepreneurs, call 603-239-3693.  Remember…every champion has a coach!

StingRay Optics

StingRay Optics, LLC specializes in custom optical design , product development , prototyping and production services of optical systems. Our design, manufacturing and testing experience spans the spectrum including solutions optimized for use with UV, visible, visible near infrared, shortwave infrared, midwave infrared, longwave infrared cooled and uncooled detectors. StingRay solutions are designed with the end use application in mind; whether the lens is required for a laboratory environment or the more challenging fielded systems for ground, airborne or space based applications.

Savings Bank of Walpole

The Savings Bank of Walpole is a state chartered mutual savings bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

We are a financial institution like no other in our market, a financial institution without a shareholder, a mutual bank. Here today, and prepared for tomorrow. Providing the best in banking values — we are your advocate.

The bank was established in 1875 for the purpose of promoting thrift and providing a safe depository for the funds of the residents of Walpole and the surrounding New Hampshire and Vermont towns.

MVS Fulfillment Inc.

MVS Fulfillment is an FDA registered, full service corporate packager specializing in Kit Assembly, Multi Unit Shrink Packaging, Display Assembly, Customer Mailings, Gift Set Assembly, Heat Sealing, Blister Packaging, Labeling, Quality Inspection, Rework, Returns and Hand Assembly.

Our family owned and operated business was established in 1987 to market hunting related products. During that first year it was discovered that there was a need for a company to do assembly and packaging for a variety of different manufacturers.

We started off with just four part time people working out of a small building in Troy, NH. In 1991, we made the move to our current Swanzey, NH location. In 1998 we refurbished the main building, giving us 29,000 square feet of modern warehouse and production area. We also have additional warehouse space available to us 8 miles away from our main facility.

Anchored in the famed Monadnock Region of southwest New Hampshire, MVS is situated strategically between the seaports of Boston & Montreal. A network of major highways nearby minimizes handling costs and speeds your products to market. We are within three hours of every major city in the northeast making us the perfect geographical choice.

At MVS Fulfillment our specialty is catering to individual customers based on their specific needs and requirements. All of our production lines are set up on an as needed basis and are designed around a particular customer’s requirements. MVS Fulfillment has the capability of bringing in related equipment and we are also willing to purchase specialty equipment with long-term commitments from our customers.

You’ll save time and money with MVS’ trained personnel, our sophisticated tracking and inventory controls, and our commitment to provide the highest quality service and on-time delivery at competitive prices. At MVS, we value your business and promise to work with you and your staff to find solutions for any of your packaging and distribution challenges.

Masiello Employment Services

Established in 1986, Masiello Employment Services is a reputable leader in the employment industry providing employment and staffing solutions to client companies and organizations. Our innovative spirit, community focus and time-honored integrity set us apart as a full-service staffing agency.

 

Our offices are conveniently located in Northampton, Massachusetts, Greenfield, Massachusetts and Keene, New Hampshire, which means we are able to pool our resources and offer you the best solutions for your unique needs. Our specialized offerings include direct hire, contingency search, temporary and temp-to-hire staffing for companies of all sizes, covering all market segments and industries.

Antioch University New England

Antioch University New England (AUNE) is a dynamic, innovative institution offering scholarly, practice-oriented graduate study.

Now in its forty-seventh year, AUNE serves 1,000 students and is closely linked to the region, with national and global connections through its students, alumni, and institutional concerns. Our alumni, over 9,000 in number, constitute a strong network in leadership positions throughout New England, the United States, and the world. Many maintain an active involvement with AUNE.

“We challenge our community to improve the quality of life locally and globally through research, community action, professional service, and stewardship of the natural world.”
— David A. Caruso, President

Since its founding in 1964, AUNE has a history of high academic standards, integration of work and study, commitment to bypassed populations, and learner responsibility are intertwined with the New England traditions of self-reliance, small-community values and private action for the public good.

Antioch University New England is part of Antioch University, a five-campus university (Antioch University New England, in Keene, NH; Antioch University Midwest (formerly McGregor) in Yellow Springs, Ohio; Antioch University Seattle in Seattle, Washington; and Antioch University Los Angeles and Antioch University Santa Barbara in California).

Wine Tasting

Come check out the Walpole Mountain View Winery with the Keene YPN!  For a small price you can purchase a customized wineglass and sample multiple wines, all while taking in beautiful views of the vineyard.

We’ll meet in Elm City Brewpub parking lot (Colony Mill parking lot off of Island St.) around 1:00PM and carpool from there.  The winery is approximately 20 – 25 minutes from there.

Please be sure to RSVP via facebook!

 

Canstruction in Keene

It starts with one can. To feed the hungry. To lift the spirit. To change the world. Canstruction, a charity committed to ending hunger, is using ‘one can’ as a catalyst for change. Hundreds of families in the Monadnock region access hunger relief programs supported by The Community Kitchen Food Bank. Canstruction’s 2nd annual Keene Design/Build Competition puts a visual spotlight on hunger while showcasing the communities best and brightest design talent.

Think you have what it takes to design and build a structure made of nothing more than canned food, ingenuity, and luck? Enter today. Get creative, help stop hunger. One can.

For more information about Canstruction in Keene, view the Community Kitchen’s Canstruction webpage and the Keene Canstruction Flyer.