CEO Letter
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.
PROPEL Eats at Gritty McDuff's September 29th (registration information to follow)
a full meal along with beer samples with each course
156th Annual Awards Dinner September 16th
Keynoter: Tom Chappelle, Founder of Tom’s of Maine, President of Ramblers Way Farm
Eggs and Issues September 8
Roxanne Quimby, former CEO of Burt’s Bees and Founder of The Quimby Colony
Business After Hours September 23rd
The Woodfords Club with co-sponsors CVC Catering and Jones, Rich & Hutchins.
Gubernatorial Debate on October 6th
Additionally we will soon be announcing three exciting new member benefits:
- A new Cell Phone plan with US Cellular that allows only our members to save 15% on monthly service charges, worth roughly $150 per year per employee!
- A new Mobile Phone App called Portland, Maine that will bring our members heightened web visibility and huge Business to Consumer connections:
- Through our new partnership with the Portland Press Herald, we will be offering free advertising to new members, recognition for new and renewing members and heightened visibility for the organization every week.
Stay tuned details will be available soon!
I look forward to seeing you all in the near future and trust that you will see renewed value in your membership in the Chamber.
Best regards,
Godfrey Wood, CEO





