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Join the Chamber
Representing over 1425 member companies, employing over 64,000
people in Falmouth , Cumberland , Portland , South Portland , Cape
Elizabeth , Scarborough and Westbrook, the Portland Regional Chamber
is the largest business membership organization in Maine . Put us
to work for you. Here's what's in it for you, your employees, and
your Maine business.
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Membership Application - PDF
The Benefits of Chamber Membership
Exclusive Cost Savings
As a Chamber member, you are eligible for an attractive Chamber
Blue Choice Health Plan, merchants credit card processing program
offered by First National Merchant Solutions, Chamber TravelPort,
discounted airfare offered by Hewins Carlson Travel, and discounted
advertising opportunities for new members through the Chamber's
own Media Advantage Program. As a Chamber member you are also eligible
to join the Maine State Chamber at a discounted rate if you have
10 or fewer employees.
Advocacy
We take an active role in advocating for employers and job creation.
Whether is it Maine 's tax puzzle, government spending, health policy,
or housing, we will be involved in finding better solutions. When
our members are undecided, we will convene all sides of an issue
to help you make better informed decisions
Referrals / Links
Our website with a searchable database and our electronic referral
program provide valuable leads to our members. Every day the website
averages close to 500 visits from across the country and around
the world. Through portlandregion.com you are truly "connected."
Newsletter
Business Perspectives, published monthly, keeps you up-to-date on
important business and public policy issues. Each issue also includes
an events calendar spotlighting marketing and networking opportunities
for you and your business.
Monthly Direct Mail Opportunities
Focus your marketing efforts by targeting your service or product
to other Chamber members with insert in our monthly newsletter,
mailed to more than 2800 people.
Trade Shows, Seminars & Forums
We sponsor northern New England's largest business-to business trade
show, Maine Business Expo, held each year in October at the Cumberland
County Civic Center . Policy Soundings is your opportunity to hear
directly from the newsmakers about the important public policy issues
facing Maine . We also offer free monthly seminars and workshops
on an array of topics of importance to small business owners.
Membership Directory & New Member Listings
Find other Chamber businesses or update your lead list with our
annual Membership Directory and Relocation Guide, your gateway to
the greater Portland community. New Chamber listings are mailed
monthly with our newsletter to update your directory.
Networking Opportunities
Business After Hours, Eggs & Issues, Policy Soundings, the Annual
Leadership Dinner, Casco Bay Cruise and Auction our Golf Tournament
and numerous other Community Chamber events provide ample opportunity
for networking, business development and fun!
Boardroom and Offices
Use our boardroom, Internet connection, overhead projector, and
library or your important meetings or specific projects. Display
your marketing material in our busy lobby area.
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