Blog : March 2009

GA's March Business Meeting Chock Full of Fresh Faces

By sarah | Mar 30, 2009 | in

Last night's monthly GA business meeting was held at Kittery Estates, and drew faces old and new alike into the fray for a productive and encouraging session. New members -- some of whom were in attendance, but all of whom were mentioned -- included: The River, Minute Men Painters, Seacoast Asset Management, Crescent Plowing, Zev Yoga, Scarponi Electric, Indoor Ascent Climbing Gym, Ridgeview Construction, Jenaly Technology Group, The Green Tee, Wade Landscaping, Robert’s Maine Grille, Bob’s Clam Hut, and Now or Never Media.

The first presenters were Bill Rogers and Melissa Paly of Now or Never Media of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This dynamic new media service specializes in short (generally less than 10 minute) clips featuring stories about climate change which have aired on television and on the web extensively over the past few years. Along with showing a few examples of their work, the folks at Now or Never provided helpful and exciting offers, both to customer's interested in providing their own clips, as well as businesses eager to promote their green credentials to individuals across the Seacoast.

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Another Great Turnout for Green Drinks; A Look Ahead to Next Month

By sarah | Mar 19, 2009 | in

While not exactly topping February's Brewery blowout -- a joint effort between Green Drinks and the GA that drew over 100 eager ears to the basement of Portsmouth's favorite brewpub -- last night's gathering at 2 Ceres street (nextdoor to Poco's on the decks) still managed to draw a sizable crowd of 30 or so local greenies and business representitives.

This month's featured Green Speaker was Hillary Gaynor, a local "Green Realtor". What makes a realtor green? According to Gaynor, a number of things, most of which revolve around educating her clients, be they buyers or sellers, on how to make their home more appealing, mainly in terms of energy efficiency, design, etc, particularly in the midst of an increasingly difficult housing market.

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Stratham to Host Winter's Final Farmer's Market... Define "Winter"...

By sarah | Mar 3, 2009 | in

This Saturday will mark the Seacoast's last official farmer's market before the summer market season officially kicks off the first weekend in May in downtown Portsmouth (that is, of course, assuming it's stopped snowing by then). Despite the expected frigid temperatures, this weekend's gathering in Stratham promises to offer the best in local seafood, poultry, and even some hidden veggie gems that have been hiding away in local greenhouses.

Of course, the Green Alliance will be there, handing out fliers and talking to community members -- generally accosting anyone who will listen and telling them about our incredible growth these first seven months, and the myriad goals we have to celebrate our fast-approaching one year anniversary in July.

Volunteers are still needed to help with a variety of tasks -- unloading, handing out calendars, etc. To inquire further, email info@seacoasteatlocal.com

Some of the farms and distributors that will be on hand this Saturday in Stratham:

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The GA Has a Crush On YOU: February Newsletter Highlights Members Old and New Alike, Makes For Passable Valentine

By sarah | Feb 28, 2009 | in

As many of you already know, the GA's Frebruary newsletter has been sent out. It was the first for many of our new members (including everyone at Cornerstone!), the sixth -- and dare I say best -- installment for those of you around since last July's humble beginnings, and, for still others, perhaps, a half-way decent -- though belated -- Green Valentine.

Among the many exciting updates, happenings, and profiles:

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