You Do the Business. We Do the Work.
Explore the work Your Portland Regional Chamber can do for you and your business below.
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How can the Chamber help you GROW your business? |
Professional Development
Each year we host over 25 complimentary business-building seminars for you and your employees, such as our Signature Events.
In-person Networking
Connect with 90,000 like-minded people from every local industry at 100+ events every year, such as Kegs & Issues.
Employee Recruitment
Prospect potential job seekers at our popular events and take advantage of our Job Listing Special Offer for member businesses in partnership with Live+Work in Maine and the Portland Press Herald.
Referral Groups
Join fellow members realizing over $1M increase in revenue through weekly networking groups like LINQ.
Mailing List
Receive an up-to-date direct mail list of our 1,300+ members, free of charge through your Member Portal.
Each year we host over 25 complimentary business-building seminars for you and your employees, such as our Signature Events.
In-person Networking
Connect with 90,000 like-minded people from every local industry at 100+ events every year, such as Kegs & Issues.
Employee Recruitment
Prospect potential job seekers at our popular events and take advantage of our Job Listing Special Offer for member businesses in partnership with Live+Work in Maine and the Portland Press Herald.
Referral Groups
Join fellow members realizing over $1M increase in revenue through weekly networking groups like LINQ.
Mailing List
Receive an up-to-date direct mail list of our 1,300+ members, free of charge through your Member Portal.
"I always envisioned that being active in the Chamber would be good for Words@Work in a tangible way. Through LINQ, I’ve met a broad range of Chamber members which has created opportunities for conversations that turn into ongoing client relationships."
- Paula Mahony, President & Chief Strategist, Words@Work
- Paula Mahony, President & Chief Strategist, Words@Work
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How can the Chamber increase your VISIBILITY? |
Sponsorship Options
We offer over 100 unique sponsorship packages based on need/investment ($250-$25,000). Additional opportunities exist for small businesses to host our events and/or donate products or services. Please send Sponsorship inquiries to: tjohnson@portlandregion.com
Directory Listing
Our trusted Member Directory serves as an online list of member businesses and is consistently the most trafficked page on our website, generating over 1.2M referrals per month or ~ 6,000 referrals per member each year.
Ribbon Cutting Support
Request assistance at, and promotion of, your ribbon cutting, grand opening, or special event.
Please send Ribbon Cutting inquiries to Morgan at: [email protected]
Marketing & Outreach Opportunities
We love to share our member's news with our audience! Reach 10,000 newsletter subscribers and close to 20,000 social media followers through the many Marketing Opportunities offered throughout the year.
We offer over 100 unique sponsorship packages based on need/investment ($250-$25,000). Additional opportunities exist for small businesses to host our events and/or donate products or services. Please send Sponsorship inquiries to: tjohnson@portlandregion.com
Directory Listing
Our trusted Member Directory serves as an online list of member businesses and is consistently the most trafficked page on our website, generating over 1.2M referrals per month or ~ 6,000 referrals per member each year.
Ribbon Cutting Support
Request assistance at, and promotion of, your ribbon cutting, grand opening, or special event.
Please send Ribbon Cutting inquiries to Morgan at: [email protected]
Marketing & Outreach Opportunities
We love to share our member's news with our audience! Reach 10,000 newsletter subscribers and close to 20,000 social media followers through the many Marketing Opportunities offered throughout the year.
"As a sponsor of Kegs & Issues, we are able to connect with influential members of southern Maine’s business community - individuals who could potentially become members of the BNN family. By collaborating with the Chamber, we have been able to expand our visibility in one of our most important markets."
-Dayton Benway, Managing Principal, Baker Newman Noyes
-Dayton Benway, Managing Principal, Baker Newman Noyes
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How can the Chamber ADVOCATE for your organization?
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Dedicated Staff
Our experienced staff focuses on tracking policies, legislation, and updates from local, state, and federal governments. For more information please contact: [email protected]
Representation
We provide a voice on behalf of the business community at large on topics that matter to you.
Tools, Resources & Community Initiatives
We provide the latest news, tools, and resources relevant to our entire community, Standing in Solidarity Against Racial & Social Injustice, 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, and more.)
Public Policy
We provide an active stance on the issues impacting the business community, including local referendums.
Our experienced staff focuses on tracking policies, legislation, and updates from local, state, and federal governments. For more information please contact: [email protected]
Representation
We provide a voice on behalf of the business community at large on topics that matter to you.
Tools, Resources & Community Initiatives
We provide the latest news, tools, and resources relevant to our entire community, Standing in Solidarity Against Racial & Social Injustice, 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge, and more.)
Public Policy
We provide an active stance on the issues impacting the business community, including local referendums.
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"The Chamber has been a community leader and worked to represent the values and goals of small businesses like mine. Be it the local, regional, or state level, the Chamber has provided valuable information and kept an eye out for our interests."
-Paul Farrell, Owner, Union Bagel
-Paul Farrell, Owner, Union Bagel
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How can the Chamber help you GIVE BACK?
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Become a Presenter
Share valuable experience and expertise with our membership as an event or webinar presenter. Presenter Sign-Up Forms can be found HERE.
Chamber Boards & Planning Committees
Serve on a board or committee and advocate for your community, assist at local events, and benefit the people in your town through our Regional and Community Chambers.
Philanthropy
Support and partner with 200+ Nonprofit Chamber Members.
Member-to-Member Opportunities
Offer and enjoy discounts from fellow members with special Member-to-Member Deals.
Share valuable experience and expertise with our membership as an event or webinar presenter. Presenter Sign-Up Forms can be found HERE.
Chamber Boards & Planning Committees
Serve on a board or committee and advocate for your community, assist at local events, and benefit the people in your town through our Regional and Community Chambers.
Philanthropy
Support and partner with 200+ Nonprofit Chamber Members.
Member-to-Member Opportunities
Offer and enjoy discounts from fellow members with special Member-to-Member Deals.
Find deals like these and more on our Member-to-Member deals page!
"Serving on the all-volunteer Falmouth-Cumberland Community Chamber Board allows me to give back to both communities by organizing benefit events and scholarships for graduating seniors and making sure the concerns of our local towns are heard in the greater region."
-Tracy Hayes, Mr. Handyman of Greater Portland
-Tracy Hayes, Mr. Handyman of Greater Portland
Additional Complimentary Benefits & Opportunities
Certificates of Origin required for international shipping. Contact us at: [email protected] to arrange for your COO.
Utilize the Chamber’s Downtown Portland Location. Boardroom space, private offices, and workstations are available for your meetings and productivity. Contact the Chamber at: [email protected] to book in advance.
Young Professional growth and networking opportunities with PROPEL.
Get involved with Portland Professional Connections. The Portland Regional Chamber and the Portland Office of Economic Opportunity match foreign-trained professionals with established business members and community leaders.
Utilize the Chamber’s Downtown Portland Location. Boardroom space, private offices, and workstations are available for your meetings and productivity. Contact the Chamber at: [email protected] to book in advance.
Young Professional growth and networking opportunities with PROPEL.
Get involved with Portland Professional Connections. The Portland Regional Chamber and the Portland Office of Economic Opportunity match foreign-trained professionals with established business members and community leaders.
Do you have an idea for a membership benefit? Let us know at: [email protected]
