Chamber launches Season with "don't miss" events and exclusive new benefits
Summer is winding down and like the NFL, our “season” is just beginning. We’ve spent the summer planning for a full program of events and opportunities for you, our members so here’s a preview. Details on all are on our website: www.portlandregion.com.
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Chamber Supports Ballot Question 1, Elected Mayor for Portland
Since 2007, the Chamber has maintained a focus on how Portland's system of government could be changed to improve jobs and opportunity. One of our priorities has been giving Portland a real mayor, elected by popular vote. The elected mayor issue (Question 1) is a key opportunity for Portland to improve. Read more.
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The Portland Regional Chamber's Annual Dinner, sponsored by MEMIC, will be held on September 16, 2010 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland. In its 156th year, the Chamber's Annual Dinner attracts over 600 business and government executives each year. Click here for more information or to register.
The August and September newsletters featured bios of our winners. This month we are highlighting Governor John Baldacci and the Richard Connor of MaineToday Media.
The Neal W. Allen Award, for Leadership in the Public Sector
John Elias Baldacci is serving his second four-year term as Maine's Governor. Born and raised in Bangor, Governor Baldacci was first elected to public office in 1978. Learn more.
The President's Award
Richard Connor, of MaineToday Media, is the CEO and owner of The Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram, along with daily newspapers in Augusta and Waterville, and a weekly newspaper in Bath. Learn more.
HAPPENINGS
The Portland Museum of Art participates in Space Gallery's Block Party with Artist projecton September 11. Learn more.
MaineLine Coalition Hosts Celebrity Golf Tournament to Benefit Haiti Rebuilding Efforts on September 13. Learn more.
Acorn Productions presents Naked Shakespeare in Monument Square on September 13. Learn more.
MaineBiz honors 2010 Women to Watch at the Landing at Pine Point on September 23. Learn more.
Co-sponsored by the Portland Regional Chamber, the Maine Compact for Higher Education announces "Maine's Economic Imperative:To Dramatically Increase the Education and Skill Level of Its Current and Future Workers" on September 28. Learn more.
Portland SCORE's September workshops. Learn more.
The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk is on October 17. Learn more.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Homeless Animal Rescue Team (HART) is looking for donors for the Annual Litterbox Ballon October 23. Learn more.
Portland's Jade Trade Clinic Changes Name to "Jade Integrated Health." Learn more.
ON THE MOVE
Berry Dunn Welcomes New Staff Accountant. Learn more.
Town & Country Board of Directors Names David Libby President/CEO. Learn more.
PORTLAND: Inside City Hall with Chris O'Neil: Elected Mayor Proposal Teed Up for November Voter Approval.
FALMOUTH/CUMBERLAND: Business After 5:00 and Board Update.
SCARBOROUGH: Upcoming Fall events and member notices / benefits.
SOUTH PORTLAND/CAPE ELIZABETH: 2010 Business After 5:00 Update.
WESTBROOK: Pike & Idexx reach consensus on proposed settlement agreement. Mayor Hilton's statement.Join the fight against breast cancer and the movement to create a world with more birthdays by participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on Sunday, October 17 in Monument Square. Click here for more information and to view a flyer about the event.
Register for Junior Achievement of Maine's 24th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, September 24 at Spring Meadows Golf Club. Learn more.
How does dinner and a show sound? Click here to find out how you can win Gold Circle tickets to see Liza Minnelli at Merrill Auditorium plus dinner at one of Portland's fine restaurants with PortTix.
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It’s early to be thinking about the holidays, but the Portland Symphony Orchestra’s holiday tradition, Magic of Christmas is just around the corner. Chamber members receive a 10% discount on ads placed in the Magic program book before October 1. Each year more than 15,000 attend 11 performances, and you’ll be surprised at how inexpensively you can reach them with your holiday ad. Call Allison at 773-6128 ext. 301, or e-mail at aearnhart@portlandsymphony.org.
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