We are located in Portland, MAINE
About/Traveling to Portland, Maine
- Tourism Information:
- Please reach out directly to the friendly staff at Visit Portland for planning your trip. Enjoy your visit to our wonderful city!
- For up-to-date travel restriction information, please visit Maine.gov's Moving Maine Forward, the Maine CDC, and Visit Portland.
- Employment and Moving/Relocating Information:
- The Maine Home Connection has a Comprehensive Relocation Package to download HERE.
- Please also visit Live+Work in Maine for more information on living and working in Maine.
- Hiring Local Businesses & Employees:
- You can find a vetted list of regional businesses on our Chamber Member Directory.
- The Chamber has recently partnered with Live+Work in Maine and the Portland Press Herald on a Job Listing Special Offer for member businesses - learn more HERE.
About the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
- What does the Chamber DO?
- We work to enhance the Greater Portland business community through advocacy, collaborations (through partnerships with local organizations), connections (through our various networking events), and visibility for our members (through marketing and business-building opportunities).
- Learn more about the Portland Regional Chamber HERE.
- Where is the Chamber located?
- We are located at 443 Congress St. (ground floor) in Portland, ME 04101, on the corner of Congress and Elm, across from Monument Square and the Portland Public Library. Please Note: Due to COVID-19, our administrative office is closed to the public. All staff are working remotely until further notice.
- What are the Chamber's hours of business?
- Summer Hours: M - TH 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | F 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- General inquiries: (207) 772-2811 or [email protected]
- Visit our staff page to contact a specific member of our team.
- Summer Hours: M - TH 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | F 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- What is the region in Maine that the Chamber covers?
- The region we cover consists of Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Falmouth, Gorham, Portland, Scarborough, South Portland, and Westbrook. We also partner with other regional chambers on select events and initiatives.
- Is the Portland Regional Chamber associated with other Chambers?
- The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce is a collaboration of five (5) Community Chambers in and around the Portland region: Falmouth-Cumberland, Portland, Scarborough, South Portland-Cape Elizabeth, and Westbrook-Gorham.
- I am a member of the media and need information and/or a quote from the Chamber for a news story - who do I contact?
- Please submit your press inquires to [email protected] with "Media Request Deadline X" in the subject line. Include your direct contact information, press deadline, and the specific topic and/or questions you need addressed an/or answered in the body of the email. The appropriate staff member will get back to you as soon as possible.
- How can I find out if the Chamber is closed?
- Please check our Facebook page for office closure or delay information. Please Note: Due to COVID-19, our administrative office is closed to the public. All staff are working remotely until further notice.
- Does the Chamber offer Certificates of Origin?
- Yes! The Chamber provides Certificates of Origin documents to certify the country of origin for goods. This service is FREE for members and $25.00/certificate for non-members. To schedule an appointment at least 48 hours in advance, please email [email protected]
- How can I book the Chamber boardroom (30 people), library (8 people), or co-working office space (1-2 people)?
- Email [email protected] to check availability of these FREE member benefits. (Online booking calendar coming soon!) Please Note: Due to COVID-19, our administrative office is closed to the public.
- Can you recommend a business/service provider or help me find employees?
- We offer a vetted list of businesses found on our Chamber Member Directory (the second-highest trafficked page on our website!).
- The Chamber has recently partnered with Live+Work in Maine and the Portland Press Herald on a Job Listing Special Offer for member businesses - learn more HERE.
Chamber Membership
- What is included in membership with the Portland Regional Chamber?
- Some of our most popular member benefits include a listing on our Member Directory, our premier networking events and professional development seminars, free rental of our boardroom and meeting spaces, and marketing opportunities through our events calendar, newsletter, and social media channels.
- You can find a more complete list of the Value of Membership HERE.
- How does being a Chamber member benefit my business?
- Connecting our member businesses to each other is a core mission of the Chamber, whether it's a referral from our Member Directory, a connection made at a networking event or one of our LINQ groups, or the visibility we offer through various marketing opportunities.
- You can find a more complete list of the Value of Membership HERE.
- Are there any special opportunities reserved for members?
- Yes! Sponsorship of Chamber-hosted events (whether as a partner or through in-kind donations of goods, services, or venue), access to our member mailing list and media list, free or discounted tickets to select Chamber-hosted events, exclusive member-to-member deals, staff support at grand openings and ribbon cuttings, and promotion of your business news and events to our large audience of newsletter subscribers and social media followers.
- You can find a more complete list of the Value of Membership HERE.
- How much does membership cost?
- Packages vary and can be customized to fit YOUR business. Please contact our Membership Development Manager, Dan Santos via email or give him a call at (207) 772-2811 ext. 234.
- If my employer is a member, does that make me a member?
- Yes! If your employer is a member of the Portland Regional Chamber, all its employees can take full advantage of member benefits. You can find a list HERE for the Value of Membership.
- How do I become a member?
- Fill out the membership application, found on our Join Today page.
- How do I change my member login password, update my contact information, edit my directory listing, or pay my bill?
- Click HERE for detailed instructions on how to make the most of your online member access.
- I still have questions about membership - who should I talk to?
- Existing members: Contact Tommy Johnson, Director of Membership & Events via email or give him a call at 207-772-2811 ext. 226.
- New members: Contact Dan Santos, our Membership Development Manager via email or give him a call at (207) 772-2811 ext. 234.
Getting Involved with the Chamber
- How do I learn more about the Chamber's Advocacy work?
- Our Advocacy pages and Twitter account are managed and kept up-to-date by our Advocacy Director, Eamonn Dundon (email or 207-756-0510). You can also subscribe to our newsletter for regular Advocacy Updates.
- How can my organization partner with the Chamber?
- Sponsorship of Chamber-hosted events is a good place to start! We try to offer a variety of accessible options to both our larger- and smaller-sized member businesses, including presenter opportunities and in-kind donations of goods, services, or venue. The Chamber also partners with local organizations for extra promotion of their events.
- Visit the Sponsorship Opportunities section of our website and contact Tommy Johnson, Director of Membership & Events via email (or give him a call at 207-772-2811 ext. 226) with any questions or partnership ideas.
- How can I contact one of the Community Chambers?
- An email address for each Board President can be found on their respective Community Chamber pages listed above.
- How do I join a Community Chamber board?
- Please email [email protected] along with the Board President of the Community Chamber you are interested in joining. Board President email addresses can be found on their respective Community Chamber pages listed above.
- How do I join a Chamber committee?
- Please email [email protected] and indicate the committee you are interested in joining. Committees include: Advocacy, Economic and City Affairs Committee (Portland), Membership, Events (Eggs & Issues, Kegs & Issues, and Women of the Chamber). More information on these opportunities coming soon!
- Does the Chamber offer any opportunities for young professionals?
- Yes! PROPEL was specifically created to develop opportunities for young professionals to thrive in the regional business community through networking, educational opportunities, and work-life balance.
- How do I stay in-the-know with Chamber news and events?
- Sign up for Chamber email newsletters HERE and follow us on social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.
Events & Marketing
- Where can I find a calendar of upcoming events?
- Due to the pandemic, the Chamber is offering a mix of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events for the 2021-22 season.
- In general, Chamber-hosted Signature Events, partnered events, and member-hosted events can be found on our events calendar and in our weekly events newsletter. Learn more about our Signature Events HERE.
- Please also enjoy our large library of Virtual Event Replays HERE
- How do I register for an event?
- Either click on the event graphic on our homepage or on the event itself on our calendar to be brought to the registration page.
- I'm having a problem registering - who should I talk to?
- Sometimes our website can be temperamental! Our staff will be happy to help you register over the phone if you're experiencing problems. Please email [email protected] for assistance.
- How can my business get involved with Chamber events?
- Sponsorship of Chamber-hosted events is a good place to start! We try to offer a variety of accessible options to both our larger- and smaller-sized member businesses, including presenter opportunities and in-kind donations of goods, services, or venue.
- As a presenter or panelist! Members sharing their knowledge and experience with other members strengthens our community and is what part of what makes Chamber membership so mutually beneficial for all.
- Contact Tommy Johnson, Director of Membership & Events (email or 207-772-2811 ext. 226) with any event questions or sponsorship ideas.
- How can I add my event to the Chamber's events calendar and newsletter?
- Click HERE for detailed instructions on how to add your event to our calendar.
- Once your event has been submitted it will take 24-48 hours for it to appear.
- Events MUST be submitted by Thursday at 12:00 PM in order to appear in the following Monday's Events Newsletter.
- How can I promote my business, news, or upcoming event on the Chamber social media pages?
- The easiest way for the Chamber to share your social posts is for you to TAG us! If something is time-sensitive, feel free to also reach out to the chamber directly to see how we can fit you in to our social media schedule.
- What other marketing opportunities are available to Chamber members?
- Advertising:
There are a variety of exclusive opportunities to advertise your business and offerings with the Chamber:- Offer (and enjoy) discounts from fellow members on our Member-to-Member Deals page.
- Advertise in our e-news and on our website - reach out to the chamber directly to discuss prices and packages.
- A more complete list of marketing opportunities can be found HERE
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