Volume 12 | February 2026

Welcome New Member!

Each week during the Legislative Session, we will share updates with you as we learn about them from the Maine State Chamber and the Retail Association of Maine. Look out for separate " ADVOCACY ALERT" E-mails that may require your attention. The CHAMBER will NEVER encourage you to 'lean' in any direction, our goal is to keep you informed, and to make you aware of any bill that may impact your business (positively or negatively), and to keep informed of state-wide happenings. 


BILLS TO WATCH

Governor Mill's State of the State

Employer Substance Abuse Testing Policies

Three Pharmacy Bills Heard

Upcoming Bills We're Watching

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR BUSINESS IS VISITED BY ICE

TO CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REPS, SENATORS, OR THE GOVERNOR, CLICK HERE.

Open House & Ribbon Cutting
February 7th


 Join us for an Open House & Ribbon Cutting
 at Mid Maine Dental Hygiene LLC's NEW LOCATION

2 Belmont Street, Milo
(corner of Elm & Belmont)
Open House from 10am to 1pm with Ribbon Cutting at 11:30am

Click here for more information

The Center Theatre is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of its reopening in downtown Dover-Foxcroft. As part of this year-long celebration, they are collecting stories and memories about the Center Theatre for potential inclusion in a commemorative book. If you would like your story or memory to be included in the book, please complete the short form HERE.

For any questions, you can call the Center Theatre at (207) 564-8943 or email Patrick Myers at pmyers@centertheatre.org.

February Events

Here are a few of the submitted events we received for the Month of February.

All submitted events can be found HERE. The Chamber is happy to promote events for our members and municipalities. Members, to submit events, please use the membership portal.

Not a member? Submit events HERE.

​Have a quick question about starting or growing your small business? Want to bounce an idea off someone and get some advice? Pop into Ask an Advisor, a free, informal online group session where you can ask questions, get guidance, and learn from other entrepreneurs.

Feb. 4th, 11th & 18th

12 - 1 PM

Free over Zoom

Click HERE for Ask An Advisor details and other CEI events.

Watch the Wilderness Sled Dog Race in Maine’s 100 Mile Wilderness

On the first weekend of February every year, the Wilderness Sled Dog Race hosts a 60-mile and 35-mile race, as well as a 4-mile sprint race with teams of three to four dogs and a skijoring circuit with one dog. (If you have not seen skijoring yet…you’re missing out.) One of only two long distance races in New England, the race draws mushers from all over the Northeast and Canada to compete for prize money and bragging rights. It’s spectator friendly, with activities for kids led by the AMC education team, viewpoints for watching the race, and of course, a lively scene at the start and finish line.

February 7th

Greenville, ME

Click HERE for more!

February 15th

Click HERE for more!

5th Annual Piscataquis Radar Runs

A day of racing and family fun! Our Radar Run isn’t just for the pros—it’s a great community event where you can watch the action, catch up with neighbors, and enjoy the fresh air. Racing, food, and great company!

February 28th

Charles A Chase Memorial Field (Dover-Foxcroft Airport)

Click HERE for more!

Bigrock Centerpond Game Night!

Every other Saturday from 5-8PM

Click HERE for more!

Keep up with employment opportunities on our website.

Members can post job openings directly through the member portal. For assistance with the portal—or to learn about the benefits of our workforce initiative—please contact the chamber.

Looking for or know someone who is looking for a job?Your Gateway to Growth: Discover & Explore the Back2WorkHub—Employment Resources for Residents, Businesses & Organizations. Click below!

We are always looking for newsletter content! Please post your events through the member portal or on our events page. Contact the chamber with member news you'd like to share with other businesses or our local communities! We look forward to hearing from you! Email Us or Call 207-564-7533.

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