CHAMBER NEWS | January 17, 2020
Thanks to our Premium Members:
Camden Office:
2 Public Landing
Camden, ME 04843 
207.236.4404

Rockland Office:
1 Park Drive,
Rockland, ME 04841
207.596.0376 

Our Visitor Centers are
open 5 days a week: 
Monday - Friday,
10 am - 4 pm in Camden
9 am - 4 pm in Rockland

Chamber News and Happenings...
Save the Date: 2020 Business and Community Expo is scheduled for April 1
The ever popular Business & Community Expo
will be held on Wednesday, April 1, from 2 to 7 pm, at the Samoset Resort. Chamber members, this is your opportunity to tell the community what your organization is up to, plus you can network with representatives from more than 100 business and non-profit organizations serving our region—all under one roof!

What's new for 2020?
For our 27th Annual Expo, we are introducing a slightly revised floor layout, showcasing seven sponsors. Interested in sponsorship? Contact Diane Norton at 207-691-0131 or Diane@CamdenRockland.com .

Booth registration has not opened yet. Details and instructions will be shared in upcoming Friday Reports. Stay tuned!
Business Breakfast:
Maine Economic Development Strategy
Wed., February 26 @ Samoset Resort
Please join us for a morning with Heather Johnson, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. 

Commissioner Johnson will speak on the newly released
"Maine Economic Development Strategy 2020-2029"

7:00 AM - Coffee & Networking
7:30 AM - Breakfast service begins
8:00 - 9:00 AM - Presentation/Q&A

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor:

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors: Eaton Peabody - LCI - VillageSoup

This event is open to the public. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required for this event. Admission, which includes breakfast, is $25 for Chamber members, and $30 for non-members. After Friday, February 21, admission increases to $30 for Chamber members and $35 for non-members. Click here for full event details and to register now.
Eaton Peabody Legal Series:
The Effects of Marijuana Legalization
on the Workplace in 2020
Wednesday, March 11 @ Maine Lighthouse Museum

Eaton Peabody attorneys Gretchen Jones and Sarah Newell will discuss issues for consideration by Maine businesses as a result of the illegality of marijuana and marijuana businesses under federal law. They will share with you the current status of the law and guidance intended to assist professionals, businesses, and insurers in assessing and addressing the risks presented by marijuana legalization in Maine. 

8:00 - 8:30 AM - Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:30 - 10:00 AM - Presentation/Q&A

This event is open to the public. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Admission, which includes continental breakfast, is $10 for Chamber members, and $20 for non-members. Registration deadline is Monday, March 9, at 12 pm. Click  here  to register now.
Join a Chamber Event Committee!
One great way to get involved with the Chamber is by joining a committee. We are currently seeking volunteers for our Golf Tournament and Auction planning committees. If you're interested, please contact Tom@CamdenRockland.com.
Attend a 12@12 and lunch is on us!
Would you like to participate in a FREE lunch with 12 Chamber members and our Executive Director and Board Chair? 12@12 is a great opportunity to network and discuss the current business climate in a small setting. Pen Bay Medical Center is our host. To sign up for one of our upcoming lunch dates, click  here.
Member News...
Submit your news releases to Amy Rollins for inclusion in our Friday Report: Member News edition, published every other week. Member news releases are always available for viewing on the Chamber website. Click here to read the latest.