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PROPEL

Following the Chamber's lead, PROPEL is requiring pre-registration and masks, indoors, for all events.
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PROPEL is changing the rules for young people in Maine by helping them connect both on and offline. ​


Our Recent Partnership
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PROPEL are excited to announce their newest partnership with the Portland Museum of Art (PMA)!

Anyone who subscribes to the PROPEL newsletter will receive an exclusive offer of $50 off a PMA Contemporaries Membership!

About PMA Contemporaries
Contemporaries are a diverse group, engaged across a broad spectrum of industries, interests, and disciplines. Comprised of the region’s young professionals, community leaders, business owners, and creatives, this group is setting the course for the PMA's future, by enabling the PMA to present new, exciting programs, contribute to a growing collection, and bring new voices into museums, galleries, and public spaces. Learn more about PMA Contemporaries HERE
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Meet a local young professional through the Maine Ambassador Program and learn all you need to know.
Connect with us today!

Learn more Here

 Learn More About PROPEL
Our mission is to enrich Maine’s economy by developing an environment and culture where young professionals can thrive in the region’s growing business community.

PROPEL is developing opportunities for young professionals to thrive in the regional business community through:
  1. NETWORKING: Quickly building high-quality business and social networks, which fosters the establishment of strong local roots.   
  2. DEVELOPMENT: Creating opportunities for peer-to-peer feedback, hands-on learning, community engagement, and direct connections to local business leaders.
  3. LIVING: ​Helping young professionals experience Maine as the ideal location to enjoy a satisfying work-life balance. 

Tailored programming, strategic partners, and an expansive network defines PROPEL's mission. Through a variety of networking events, professional development seminars, community engagement, and the annual Ignition Awards, PROPEL brings together ambitious young people who care about the local business community and the future of Southern Maine.
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PROPEL Officers and Board of Directors
2020-2021

Officers

President 
Amberlynn Esperanza | Mascoma Bank
AVP, Commercial Lender

Vice President 
Nathan Henry | Bangor Savings Bank
Commercial Banking

Co-Chair of Marketing 
Maria Maffucci | Preti Flaherty
Environmental Paralegal
 
Co-Chair of Marketing 
Ed Budway | Evergreen Credit Union
Marketing Manager

Board Members

Gwen Hulit
Bangor Savings Bank
Mortgage Loan Officer
 
Morgan Stickney 
 Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce 
 
Will Van Wickler 
Realtor - Keller Williams Realty - wvanwickler.com
 
Eliza Warren Giberson 
Maine Medical Center
 
Greta Larson
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Sales & Marketing Manager, REALTOR®
Lifestyle Properties | Keller Williams Realty
Joseph Alizio
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NYX Insurance
 
John P. Zinn
Financial Advisor
Back Cove Financial
 
Brita Loppnow
Prosper HR LLC
Founder and HR Consultant
 
Emily Waddell
Labor and Employment Attorney 
Verrill 
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Ethan Shrestha
Property Manager
Cash Flow Management
 
 

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Stay connected with PROPEL:

Our Special Community Partners

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Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
93 Exchange Street | Portland, ME | 04101
P: 207.772.2811 | F: 207.772.1179

HOURS: M - F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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We are located in Portland, ME
General Inquiries: chamber@portlandregion.com
See our Staff Page for specific contact information

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  • Home
  • Membership
    • Join Today
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Marketing Opportunities
    • LINQ
    • Member To Member Deals
    • Job Listing Special Offer
    • Member How-Tos
    • Member Login
  • Member Directory
  • Newsletter
  • Events
    • Events Calendar & Registration
    • Eggs & Issues
    • Growth Basics For Business
    • Imagine Portland
    • IT Basics for Business
    • Kegs & Issues
    • PROPEL Events
    • Virtual Events & Replays
    • Women of The Chamber
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Connections
    • Advocacy Updates
  • What We Do
    • Standing in Solidarity >
      • Solidarity - Additional Organizations
    • FAQs
    • Staff
    • Portland Regional Board
    • Our Communities >
      • Falmouth / Cumberland
      • Portland
      • Scarborough
      • South Portland / Cape Elizabeth
      • Westbrook / Gorham
    • PROPEL
    • Our Community & Foundation Partners