The Barnstead Area Community Farmers Market received a $1,000 grant from the Department of Agriculture. It has also received sponsorship from Profile Bank, Maxfield Real Estate and Green Apple Resources.
The Meredith Chamber of Commerce is updating its Service Guide and Professional Guide. Businesses interested in being included in the guides are asked to call 279-6121 or email meredith@lr.net.
Citizens Bank will celebrate National Small Business Week with Small Business Month, with a monthlong campaign thanking small-business customers with special offers, branch signage and financial tips.
Wal-Mart donated $1,150 to Franklin High School’s Chem-Free After Prom Committee. Additional support has been provided by local businesses and organizations including Franklin Savings Bank, the Franklin Mayor’s Drug Task Force, Franklin Youth Initiative, Tilton Trailer Rentals and Franklin Storage Company.
Northeast Delta Dental gave a $10,000 grant to Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center Dental Clinic to purchase and integrate innovative electronic dental records and clinical management software. The clinic offers services on a sliding scale fee.
Bon-Ton stores and sister stores raised $50,00 for Soles4Souls, a nonprofit effort to fit poverty by the distribution of shoes and clothes. Bon-Ton stores donated money based on sales.
Lincoln Financial Foundation gave a $20,000 grant to the New Hampshire Music Festival.
Meredith Village Savings Bank gave a $6,000 donation to Stand-Up Laconia, an anti-drug program special event.
Bank of New Hampshire and BNH Financial acquired Community Guaranty Savings Bank and its parent company Community Guaranty Corporation.
North Branch Construction will begin work on a new 18,000-square-foot indoor shooting range at Sig Sauer Training Academy in Epping.
Franklin Savings Bank employees, part of the SmileSquad, joined the Belknap-Merrimack County Community Action Program to deliver roses to Meals on Wheels recipients.