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Job seekers get potential leads at Guinta-sponsored fair in Rochester

ROCHESTER — Area job seekers converged on Brady Sullivan Technical Park in Rochester on Monday for a special job fair to meet with prospective employers, as well as to have their voices heard by their representative in Congress.

The event, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is part of Congressman Frank Guinta's "Getting Granite Staters Back to Work" initiative in which the former Manchester mayor hopes to facilitate employment and promote small businesses.

During the event, job seekers had an opportunity to meet with about 30 different employers and job facilitators, first by visiting tables set up with information and manned with representatives from the individual organizations, then later with one on one interviews. Organizations at the event included Combined Insurance, AAA of Northern New England, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the Manchester Police Department.

Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration's New Hampshire District Office were on hand at the event to aid people interested in starting their own business. Rachael M. Roderick, business development specialist for the SBA, said that she has noticed an interest in the path of self-employment among job seekers.

"A lot of people are interested in it," Roderick said.

Roderick said that at the SBA's table, prospective entrepreneurs could find information on how to register their business' name and how to file taxes as a business owner, as well as information on resources such as a loan program for financing.

The University of New Hampshire's Advising and Career Center were also represented at the event in order to provide job search advice and resume pointers.

Guinta himself attended the event, with the hope of meeting with unemployed workers and taking their experiences back with him to Washington.

"My goal is to utilize the office in a positive way," said Guinta.

Guinta added the initiative is a non-partisan effort to help people find work, which in turn will help the area's economy.

"This is simply about 'I'm your representative and I'm here to help you,'" said Guinta.

According to Guinta, a similar event held in Derry on June 20 was very successful, and that the community is appreciative of it. From what he saw Monday morning, he expected the Rochester fair to be just as successful.

"In the first 15 minutes we had 35 people walk through the door," said Guinta.

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Thursday, June 30

Portsmouth

Seminar on Social Security: Attorney Christine Woodman Casa, partner at the local law firm, Boynton Waldron Doleac Woodman & Scott, will hold a free informational seminar on Social Security eligibility requirements from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Haborside Hotel, 250 Market St. Light dinner will be served. Answered will be questions regarding the application process, what to do if you've already been denied, or specific questions regarding your circumstances and wanting to know if you qualify for supplemental income due to a physical or mental illness. Register to attend by calling 436-4010. Space is limited.

Portsmouth

mid-day meet: from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Roundabout Diner & Lounge at the Portsmouth traffic circle. This Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce networking event is designed to help business professionals meet in a smaller setting on the first Friday of each month. Program is open to members and nonmembers with a business card. Call Salina McIntire, membership manager, at 610-5514.

Portsmouth

eCoast mobile summit and eCruise: The 2011 eCoast Mobile Summit presented by TechWorld is an educational seminar focused on mobile technology, that will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel, 250 Market St., followed by the eCruise aboard the M/V Thomas Laighton of the Isles of Shoals Steamship Co., that will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. For details, visit www.ecoastsummit.com .

Portsmouth

Job Fair: The Jackson Hewitt office at 2800 Lafayette Road will host a job fair from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to present current job seekers with various opportunities in tax preparation. Representatives will be available to discuss employment options, answer questions and provide information on what it's like to work at a Jackson Hewitt office. For information or to enroll in Tax School, call 389-1040 or visit the office.

Portsmouth

SCORE workshop: SCORE, volunteer counselors to America's small business and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration will hold a workshop, Using the Internet to Start or Grow a Small Business, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SCORE Office, 215 Commerce Way, Suite 420. Workshop is sponsored by Citizens Bank and admission is free. To reserve a seat, call 433-0575 or visit www.scorehelp.org .

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