Pierce Atwood LLP Comes on Board as USS New Hampshire Commissioning Celebration Sponsor
Portsmouth NH (October 20, 2008) - Pierce Atwood LLP, a leading New England commercial law firm with New Hampshire offices in Portsmouth and Concord, has stepped forward to aid the USS New Hampshire Community Commissioning Committee with a $1,000 donation to the community celebration of the commissioning of the new submarine USS New Hampshire on October 25th.
"Pierce Atwood is proud to salute the USS New Hampshire, her officers and crew and our Shipyard as a Bronze Sponsor for the community celebration of the USS New Hampshire Commissioning. We extend a warm welcome to all of our visitors and to 'our submarine' the USS New Hampshire," said Dana Bisbee, partner at Pierce Atwood LLP in making the announcement.
Pierce Atwood LLP is recognized nationally and internationally in selected areas of expertise. Our non-metro location enhances the value of our services to our clients, who range from regional and local enterprises, utilities, financiers, middle-market companies, entrepreneurs and individuals to Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, and foreign governments. With over 125 attorneys, Pierce Atwood LLP is based in Portland, Maine, and has offices in Augusta, Maine; Portsmouth and Concord, New Hampshire; Boston, Massachusetts; Stockholm, Sweden and Washington, D.C..
Mike Daigle, finance chair of the USS New Hampshire Community Commissioning Committee said, "The support provided by Pierce Atwood underscores their New Hampshire connections to our communities. We are especially appreciative that the firm has recognized our sense of urgency in ensuring that all of the Commissioning celebration events are fully funded. We have only a week to go."
The Committee estimates that the cost of the community celebration will be approximately $300,000, based on the experience of other cities who have hosted US Navy Commissioning events. Sponsorships are available at many levels, from $25,000 Marquis Sponsors to $3 donations from individuals who receive an Official USS New Hampshire Commissioning Celebration button in return. Visit www.ussnewhampshire.org and click on "Support Our Submarine" or for more information about USS NEW HAMPSHIRE Commissioning Celebration sponsorship opportunities, call Mike Daigle at 603-778-8985 or email mdaigle@datarisk.com
The USS New Hampshire Commissioning Committee operates under the auspices of the Navy League of New Hampshire, Portsmouth NH Council, a 501(c)3 organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulations. Tax ID#51-0668823
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10/19 USS New Hampshire arrived in Portsmouth 11:15 am
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Thru 11/2 Scarecrows of the Port Festival
Downtown merchants present first annual "Scarecrows in the Port" harvest festival, commissioning celebration and welcome to the crew and their families.
10/25/2008 US Navy Commissioning Ceremony, 10 am
10/27/2008 USS New Hampshire departs, 12:20 pm