Calling All Experts
Do you have expertise in a business or communications topic that you'd be willing to share with other Chamber members?

If so, we are filling our go-forward schedule once again with monthly educational / informational seminars and we'd love to hear from you if you are open to leading a session. We call these "Business Breakfasts", and they can be delivered either virtually or in-person. It's a great way to build your network and brand as a thought-leader on a topic that is important to other businesses, and also a way to give back to the community by helping other Chamber members learn more about a relevant subject.

If you'd like to lead an upcoming ""Business Breakfast" session, please reach out to us to let us know!

Welcome New Chamber of Commerce Members This Past Month
Please help us welcome the latest new members of the Chamber:

2DineIn - This Maine-based restaurant delivery service is now available in our market after many years of success in Portland - learn more about them in our member spotlight article below.

Adobe - This global software powerhouse with a suite of business productivity solutions is committed to serving the small business market and helps local Chambers by joining as official members which is much appreciated.

Ease Massage & Manual Therapy - Ease provides pain relief and management through massage and manual therapy. They are focused on outcome-based work with a goal of pain-free living.

GoNetspeed - Now available locally, they provide the next-level fastest possible Internet service leveraging fiber to help you connect all your devices easily.

Chamber Member Spotlight: 2DineIn

Our Fall Marketing Intern, UNE Senior Business Major Kevin Stolki, recently caught up with Jud Blake from one of our newest members 2DineIn. They've got a great story and are a company you'll likely want to work with either professionally or as a consumer / fan of our local restaurant scene. Read his first member spotlight article by CLICKING HERE

Hancock Lumber Voted Best Place to Work Again

Please join us in congratulating Hancock Lumber for being voted a Best Place to Work in Maine for an outstanding 9th year in a row! In a challenging hiring environment recently in Maine, Hancock Lumber enjoys great employee loyalty and has had an impressive average of 95% employee participation rate in this annual survey. Over the last decade, Hancock Lumber has focused on formally and consistently capturing employee input and utilizing that feedback to create a work environment that encourages all of their employees to grow. Congratulations to this growing and valued member in continuing to be a leader in their industry and in employee satisfaction!

City Theater's Next Show:
Sylvia
October 7th - 23rd

Sylvia is an A.R. Gurney modern romantic comedy about marriage and a dog! Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career as a teacher is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets or call the box office at (207) 282-0849.


Thrive Maine Forgivable Loan Program

The new "Thrive Maine" program, administered by FAME, is a forgivable loan program for businesses and nonprofits that can demonstrate COVID-related negative economic impacts. The program's $58 million in funds will be allocated to eligible Maine small businesses who experienced losses, increased costs, or market interruptions as a result of the pandemic. Small businesses may apply for loans of up to $2 million. If businesses are approved and continue to meet program terms, loans may be fully forgiven over a four year period. Full eligibility details and other application information can be found at www.famemaine.com/thrive
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