HRCU has been named a recipient of the Diamond Award
ROCHESTER – The Holy Rosario Credit Union was one of 180 credit unions nationwide to be named recipients of the American Credit Union’s prestigious 2025 Diamond Award. HRCU was recognized in three categories: logo, multifacet (for the Greenland branch of HRCU), and new corporate identity. Neighborhood Credit Union has also been named “best of category” in the rebrand/new corporate identity category.
“We are extremely proud to have been recognized by the American Credit Union for our efforts to bring new looks, rebrands and new innovative branches to our members. The hard work of the marketing and branch design teams was not noticed and I am very pleased with them.” “To be nominated as the winner of the ‘Best of Category’ Diamond Award was a surprise and honor to know that we are being judged with the country’s top marketing experts. ”
“We are truly thrilled to celebrate HRCU and other Diamond Award winners,” said Lesli Bishop, the family savings and credit union in Gadsden, Alabama.
Cinco’s Cantina will donate $60,000 to the community
ROCHESTER – Cinco’s Cantina, a local family-run Mexican restaurant with locations in Rochester, Dover and Epping, has announced a new process of improvements to the Fiesta fundraising initiative to streamline participation and make a greater impact on the most important community organizations. Since its inception, Cinco cantina has donated more than $60,000 to the community.
The Fiesta Fundraiser program invites nonprofits and youth groups to partner with Cinco’s Cantina for a celebratory fundraising event where 20% of each event’s sales go directly to participating organizations, to partner with Cinco’s Cantina, providing a fun and effective way to raise funds while tying the community.
This comes when the restaurant announces its April lineup of Fiesta fundraisers. Every Tuesday in April, Cinco’s Cantina highlights another local initiative.
April 8: Straford Playground Committee
April 15: Community Partners in New Hampshire
April 22nd: Garrison City Footborg Club
April 29: High school lacrosse spalling
Local nonprofits, schools, youth sports teams, and other community-centric organizations can visit www.cincoscantina.com to find out more about the program and submit an application. Space is limited and early enquiries are encouraged.
Sign up for the Rochester Chamber of Commerce 2025 Business Showcase for free
ROCHESTER – The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will be holding a 2025 business showcase undertaken by Breezeline on Thursday, April 24th, at James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, from 4 to 6pm.
Previous sponsors include corporate sponsors, Rochester Recreation & Arena. Program sponsor: Dale Carnegie Training. Event sponsors, Deepa Reddy, DMD, PLLC, Hervey’s Tire Company, Inc. ;Sound sponsor, Rochester Main Street. Media Partner, Iheart Media; Poster Sponsor, Minuteman Press of Exeter; Linen Sponsor, Pip Rental and Storage, Table Sponsor ASCM – Northern New England Branch, Holy Rosary Credit Union. If you would like to explore sponsorship opportunities for your business or register your business to participate in the event, please contact the chamber: events@rochesternh.org or: 603-332-5080. Company participants cost $100 and includes table space and linen.
The event features several excellent raffle prizes, and some participating companies also have their own raffles. A cash bar is provided by Governor’s Inn. Evviva Trattoria and Jersey Mike submarines will serve food, while Rochester’s Walmart will serve snacks and bottled water.
The 2025 Business Showcase offers venues to learn about different businesses across multiple industries and showcases products and services. Several educational and state agencies are also on hand to discuss the program.
There is no cost to attend this event. To view and register participating companies, visit rochesternh.org/showcase or call 603-332-5080.
Amazing Discovery raises $8,687.53 for the Monarch School in New England
ROCHESTER – Monarch School in New England has announced that it has received a $8,687.53 donation from the fantastic discovery, a non-profit resale boutique in Kittery, Maine. This generous contribution supports the school’s mission to provide personalized education and treatment services to students with special needs.
“We are deeply grateful for the incredible discoveries and the community members who supported us through their purchases and donations,” said Janet Souther, executive director of Monarch School. “This contribution will have a direct impact on students by funding specialized programs that promote independence, communication and life skills.”
Coast receives a $50,000 donation from the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation
Dover – Cooperatives for Coast Transport, more commonly known as the Coast, received a $50,000 leadership gift from the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation. The funding was given as part of an ongoing capital campaign to help build a new management, operation and maintenance facility in Dover, New Hampshire.
The project will be funded by a combination of local and private sources, including contributions from the federal, state (including CDFA tax credits), and the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation. To date, 81% of its estimated cost of an estimated $17.3 million has been raised.
“We are very grateful for the generosity of the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation and the recognition of the positive social and economic impact public transport has on the coast,” said Rad Nichols, Executive Director of Coast. “Our new facility is a disregard for the future, and together with moving partners like Kennebunk’s savings, the coast will be able to continue to connect people and communities for more than 40 more years.”
In recognition of their generosity, the main lobby of the new 48,000-square-foot facility will be named in honor of the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation.
Coast’s Capital Campaign is ongoing, and businesses and individuals interested in contributing can learn more about campaigns, new facility projects, and naming opportunities available to donors over $15,000 at www.coastbus.org.
