Chamber News

Cheers to a Brand-New Year!

Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to another year of growth, collaboration, and positive momentum.

January Events

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

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 of 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.

January 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th

12pm - 1pm

Free over Zoom

Click here for more details.

Check out other upcoming events HERE!

Increase to Maine’s minimum Wage starting Jan 1^st

This month, Maine's minimum wage will rise to $15.10 per hour statewide, an increase from $14.65, with specific cities like Portland having higher local rates, such as $16.75 per hour, due to annual cost-of-living adjustments and local ordinances. The new rate also extends to agricultural workers, and tip wages increase to $7.55/hour.

Upcoming Wage & Hour Compliance Classes

MDOL’s SafetyWorks! program is offering upcoming Wage & Hour Compliance seminars covering key labor law requirements that impact hospitality employers, including minimum wage, overtime, youth employment, leave requirements, and more.

January 21, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Joseph L. Ferris Community Center, Brewer

January 27, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Bridgton Community Center, Bridgton

Happening Monthly

Job Openings & Workforce Support

Keep up with employment opportunities on our website.

View Local Job Listings here.

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!

Want to find out more about what we've been up to?

Check out our 40th Anniversary Publication HERE.

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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