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March 19, 2025 Vol. 11
What's Happening, People?
Do you have a special, an event, a sale, an opening that you would like to share? Contact the chamber and we will spread the news!
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Please welcome our newest members:
Dave's World
207.687.7000
- 31 US Route 1
- Edgecomb, Maine 04566
- Monday-Friday
- 9am-5pm
- Contact: Jessica Cooper
When it comes to heat pumps, we know you have choices. Learn why Dave’s World is Maine’s most trusted heat pump provider. HERE
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Village Handcraft
Eric McIntyre
207.814.8720
- 52 Water Street
- Wiscasset, Maine 04578
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Crafted for Joy in Daily Use ... Village Handcraft is a storefront and workshop selling handmade goods for use in your home and kitchen. Visit
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www.villagehandcraft.com for more info and future classes
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Deadline: March 28
2025-2026 Regional Guidebook is in the making!
With thousands of copies distributed annually, the guidebook reaches visitors and locals through partnerships with the Maine Tourism Association. Please see the advertising options for you!
2025/2026 Media Kit Call the chamber or email to discuss !
(Please click on the above link to read fully and print at your leisure.)
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14th Annual Award Dinner is coming up May 6.
Your support of the chamber, whether you donate something for the auction, or cash to the scholarship fund, or by being a sponsor, you help us to fulfill the mission that our organization is committed to, and we thank you!
Invitations will be in the mail the week of April 7, so be on the lookout!
Call or email the the chamber with any questions or concerns.
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Chamber Chats
This is a free marketing and networking opportunity. If you would like to take advantage of this, please contact the chamber to schedule your chamber chat. Reaching every demographic is essential to the growth of your business. And all it takes is an hour of your time! It is pre-taped the week before it is televised, we do a skeleton script to insure what we cover and you allow the public to learn about you and you business. What can be easier!!
Call the chamber at 207-882-9600 to get on the schedule!
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Ways to Watch:
Don’t have cable TV? No problem! Watch what’s now showing on LCTV:
Now Showing On LCTV Cable Channel 7
Looking for a particular production? Search by category (look to your left) or our Video on Demand page:
Video On Demand – Video Archives
Watch LCTV on Roku or Amazon Fire.
Go Here for instructions.
Who is on the Schedule?
Who: LCRPC
Date: April 2, 2025
Curtis Brown, Land Use & Transportation Planner
and Alex Zipparo, Economic & Community Development Planner
Who: Jake Tidd
Date: April 16, 2025
The Lincoln County Cardinals
Who: Wiscasset Wormfest
Date: April 30, 2025
Lucy Oyster and Tracey Whitney, Event coordinators
Who: Open
Date: May 14, 2025
We are waiting for YOU!
Who: SCORE
Date: May 28, 2025
Dan Reed
Business Mentor, SCORE
Who: SBDC
Date: June 11, 2025
Jenn Dobransky
Business Advisor, SBDC
Check out tonight's Chamber Chat
with Pat Cloutier
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mainetourismconference.com
The Maine Office of Tourism presents the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism, a two-day event for tourism and hospitality professionals from across the state. In addition to a presentation of the Maine Office of Tourism’s annual report on the “state of the state” for tourism, and roll-out of the marketing plan and creative for the coming year, the conference features dynamic and relevant workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, and multiple networking opportunities for the tourism industry. This is Maine’s premiere tourism event and if you’re in the industry – we’ll see you there!
Register HERE!
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Save The Date!
Maine Tourism Association's Annual Meeting & Toast to Tourism
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Registration opening thisweek!
We are excited to announce our 103rd Annual Meeting & Toast to Tourism will take place at the Union Bluff Hotel & Meeting House in York on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Additional details and registration will be announced soon. Interested in being a sponsor? Reach out to Erin at elaskey@mainetourism.com for more information!
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Free Digital Skills Classes and Devices
The National Digital Equity Center will be offering free digital skills classes at the Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission (297 Bath Rd, Wiscasset) at the following times:
Monday, 3/24, at 3:00PM: Identifying Frauds and Scams
Tuesday, 3/25, at 3:00PM: Cloud Based Back-up Solutions
Monday, 3/31, at 3:00PM: Keeping Your Online Accounts Safe
The NDEC also offers a free device program for low and moderate-income individuals.
Please reach out to Taylor at info@digitalequitycenter.org or 207-315-9035 to learn more and pre-register.
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SCORE’s Small Business Training Workshops
Find low-cost, targeted training in both in-person and online formats on topics that matter to you and your small business. Join a business expert at an interactive in-person or virtual workshop or learn at your own pace with one of SCORE’s recorded webinars. Upcoming event topics include Grants & Programs for Your Business, Business Bank Loan Application Tips, Starting Your Own Business, and more.
Learn more below!
View Upcoming Workshops
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NVME empowers Maine people to define and achieve their career, self-employment, and financial goals.
April 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (5 weeks)
Build Your Business Website
Classes are Thursdays from April 3 to May 1, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission,
297 Bath Road, Wiscasset.
Class is targeted to established businesses.
Topics Include:
– Define your Brand
– Choose the Right Tools for Your Business
– Design a Great Website
– Create Compelling Website Content
– Build Your Website with GoDaddy’s Website Builder
– Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Fundamentals
– Social Media Essentials
– Essential E-Commerce Knowledge
– Grow your Business with Email Marketing
When you’ve completed topic areas, you will be eligible for free products through our partnership with Empower by GoDaddy.
Registration is open for online and in-person attendees here.
Through free classes and individual coaching, we help people find success in their careers, start and grow small businesses, and gain financial stability.
Get Started
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Collecting Donations for Annual Shop for Hope Summer Sale
New Hope Midcoast, the Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Midcoast Maine, is seeking donations of high-quality clothing and accessories from now through June 30, 2025. Items will be resold at the annual summer Shop for Hope event to be held July 10-12 at the Flanagan Center in Rockland.
Clothing donations may be new or used, for everyone, and for all seasons and of all sizes. Please, no suits or damaged items (i.e. stained, torn, faded). For hygienic reasons, we cannot accept used underclothes and swimsuits. Children’s items must be new with tags. Items may be bagged or in boxes. Accessories include bags, jewelry, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, belts, and footwear (nearly new if used).
For FAQs regarding donations visit newhopemidcoast.org/shop-for-hope. Please consider donating today by calling NHM Development Director, Joan at (207) 691.5969 or by emailing developmentdirector@newhopemidcoast.org to arrange for drop off. Thank you!
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The Wiscasset Chamber Info Center has re-located to 297 Bath Road and is open year round. Come on down! We are a great resource and may have the answers to your questions! 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday. | |
Please contact Pat Cloutier with news items, events, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, career changes, anything that is news worthy and that you would like to share with others! Thanks | | |
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce | www.wiscassetchamber.com
(207)882-9600
info@wiscassetchamber.com
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