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We Elect new Board Members and create opportunities for you!

This is the time of year we elect new board members for our Community Chambers and the Regional Chamber, and we need your votes. What these boards do is crucial to our business environment and our members’ operations. Through the collective efforts of our Boards, the Chamber is the voice for jobs and opportunity in our region. Learn more.

We also have some exciting new marketing opportunities for our members to reach thousands of local consumers. We are now allowing advertising for small business as Monthly E-Newsletter Advertisers for only $200 per month or just $2,000 for a full year. The newsletter is emailed monthly to over 3700 key business contacts in our region. Learn more the Chamber's E-Newsletter advertising opportunities.


Monthly Policy Update

Summer Events Offer Great Chances to Meet Candidates. Personal Contacts Can Make All the Difference. Learn more.

 

Members of the Public Policy and Legislative Affairs Committee meet on June 14, 2010


Communications and Marketing

Robert Moody, Music Director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra, shares his vision for the PSO and its vital role in the Community. Learn more.

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Member News

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Baker Newman Noyes
is pleased to be a partner in the Accounting Doctoral Scholars program. Learn more.

Timely data on Maine's Red Tide now made possible with a high tech image analyzer produced by Fluid Imaging Technologies. Learn more.

Portland Water District contributes $20,000 to the Home Plumbing Assistance Program. Learn more.

Saint Joseph's College president named to the national Board of Trustees at United Cerebral Palsy. Learn more. 


HAPPENINGS

The Great Haul installation to be on display at the Portland Museum of Art. Learn more.

Portland SCORE announces July workshops. Learn more.


ON THE MOVE

Paraprofessional rejoins Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker Wealth Management Team. Learn more. 


New and Renewing Members


News from Our Community Chambers

PORTLAND: Inside City Hall - including information on the Charter Commission and the Chamber Scorecard. Learn more.

FALMOUTH/CUMBERLAND: Board update, membership tips, and more. Learn more.

SCARBOROUGH: Upcoming events, member notices, Concerts in the Park update and more. Learn more.

SOUTH PORTLAND/CAPE ELIZABETH: New Board Members and the Business Spotlight. Learn more.

WESTBROOK: Re-cap of Business at Breakfast with PGA Pro Jack Kelly. Learn more.

See the new Community Chamber Boards of Directors for 2010-2011!

Portland, Falmouth/Cumberland, Scarborough, South Portland/Cape Elizabeth, and Westbrook.


Exclusive Offers for Members

The Johnny Rockets Maine Mall location is holding its Grand Opening on July 24! First 100 customers receive a free hamburger with any other purchase! Learn more.

Lamey-Wellehan Shoes would like to give you a $10 coupon!  Help us by taking a short market survey-  your feedback is extremely important and appreciated.


Upcoming Events

The Chamber Golf Classic is Friday, July 30th at Val Halla in Cumberland. Space is limited to 144 golfers! Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Click here for more information or to register.  Watch the Golf Classic video on YouTube!

PROPEL Eats at the Portland Harbor Hotel

The next PROPEL Eats is July 22 at the Portland Harbor Hotel!  Along with a meal from the only 4 Star Hotel in Portland, each meal will be paired with a selected wine and a talk about the wines for each pairing. More information and registration details soon to follow! 

 

Did you know?

When you register online for a Chamber event you have the option of setting an automatic reminder that will email you days before the event.  Look for it in the bottom right corner of every event page.

 


Evergreen Credit Union's Fit ‘n Fun-athon

South Portland's first Fit'n Fun-athon Sept. 19 will promote healthier lifestyle and raise funds

South Portland Chamber member, Evergreen Credit Union (799 Broadway) announces a new family-friendly event on September 19 from 11 am to 2 pm at Skillin Elementary School in South Portland. The Fit ‘n Fun-athon, co-sponsored by the Portland Regional Chamber, offers participants of all ages the challenge and fun of competing in various events, while learning more about healthier lifestyles. The organizers are working with local businesses, along with students and volunteers.  Events for all ages, information on getting fit, plus a food court with healthier food options, will be available.  All net proceeds will be donated by Evergreen Credit Union to local food charities in Cumberland County through the Ending Hunger in Maine Campaign administered by the Maine Credit Union League. 

Chamber members are encouraged to participate in this event.  Sponsors at different levels are welcome.  For more information, click here. 


In memory of Shep Lee

He was a loyal chamber member for many years and a regular participant at our events. Shep won the Robert R. Masterton Award for leadership in economic development in 2003. The Chamber extends our sympathy to his family, and we will fondly remember Shep for steadfastly demonstrating unparalleld ethics and being a tremendous contributor to make our region a better place. 


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