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PROPEL is changing the rules for young people in Maine by helping them connect both online and offline with professionals new and old from around the region.​

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Our Recent Partnership
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PROPEL is 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.
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About PROPEL

PROPEL's mission is to enrich Maine's economy by developing a culture where young professional thrive in the growing business community.

NETWORKING
Quickly building high-quality business and social networks, which fosters the establishment of strong local roots.

DEVELOPMENT
Creating opportunities for young professionals to obtain peer-to-peer feedback, hands-on learning, community engagement, and direct connections to local business leaders.

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 define PROPEL's mission. Through a variety of networking events, professional development seminars, community engagement initiatives, and the annual Ignition Awards PROPEL brings together ambitious young people who care about the local business community and the future of Southern Maine.
Questions about PROPEL? Let us know at: propel@portlandregion.com and start your journey as a young professional in Maine!

PROPEL Officers and Board of Directors
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2022 – 2023

Officers

President 
Amberlynn Esperanza
Mascoma Bank
AVP/Commercial Lending Development Officer
Vice President
Nathan Henry
Bangor Savings Bank
Relationship Manager
Past President 
Allie Flloyd
Portside Realty
Marketing Manager
Chair of Marketing 
Maria Maffucci
Preti Flaherty
Environmental Paralegal
Secretary 
Ethan Shrestha
Gebhardt Property Management
Property Manager

Board Members

Autumn Clark
Machias Savings Bank

Andrew Dickey
WEX Inc.

Thaddeus St. John
Lincoln & Main, South Portland

Brody Johndro
Verrill

Christopher Knight
Preti Flaherty

Brita Loppnow
Prosper HR LLC

Alexander Prevey
Maine Dentistry

Dan Reed
SCORE Maine​
 
Joey Smith
Great Falls Construction

Danielle Violette
Machias Savings Bank

Joshua Veroneau
United Insurance

​Emily Waddell
Verrill

Will Van Wickler
Keller Williams realty
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John Zinn
Back Cove Financial

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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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  • 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