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Chamber Updates, Member News
& Tips for Business You Can Use
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Holy moly, March is in like a lion...
(4 minute read)
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In this issue:
✅ One week until the Awards Dinner, all the info here!
✅ Unveiling the cover of the 2024 Eat Play Stay guide
✅ MSMT's annual yard sale
✅ 12@12 is on March 20th in Bath
✅ New Member Spotlight: Excel Mechanical & Construction
✅ The Theater Project's annual auction save the date
...and so much more!
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Dear Members,
The programs are at the printers, the menu is being finalized, videos are furiously being edited - ONE WEEK until the Annual Dinner! We are so excited to celebrate all of our award winners and socialize with a whole bunch of movers and shakers from our fantastic member group. You'll notice a lot of repeat information at the top of this email as we want to make it easy for those of you who have yet to get your tickets but do want to attend. This is the first of our three big events each year and is guaranteed to be a good time.
In other news, Cory highlighted some local spring events in his weekly column, many of which are also listed below. But we might be most excited about revealing the cover of the 2024 Eat Play Stay guide! Scroll down and you'll see what we mean, she's a beauty.
Another short and sweet Friday - next week's newsletter will drop on Thursday so we can focus all of our energy and time on the Awards Dinner. And don't forget, the Brunswick Landing Neighborhood News goes out every other Wednesday, so there's lots of great info coming your way next week.
Have a great weekend,
The BBRC Team
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Annual Awards Night Information |
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Sponsorship Opportunities | |
Once again we will come together to honor local businesses and businesspeople on their tremendous efforts in building and sustaining our community. If you would like to show your support for the chamber and help make this night possible, please consider one of the sponsorship opportunities in the PDF linked below. | |
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News & Notes
March 1, 2024
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Eat Play Stay Guide
...is at the printer!
This has to mean summer is right around the corner...right?
We're excited to reveal the cover of the 2024 Eat Play Stay guide! The heralded lobster cover by Andrew Estey is recolored for this 2024 edition and we are absolutely in love with this year's version. With much of the content just needing some tweaks (including adding our new members to the list of local businesses!), we've already sent it to production in time for the busy summer season. We're anticipating a late May delivery but will make an announcement once they are available for pick-up at the BBRC office - we'll also have some on hand at the subsequent Chamber After Hours.
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March 12 @ 12 Residence Inn, Bath
Wednesday, March 20th
12:00pm - 1:30pm
What's better than (free!) lunch with 11 other local professionals and five minutes to discuss your business with all of them? It's truly one of the best programs we run!
The March 12@12 Networking Lunch will be held at the Residence Inn at 139 Richardson Street in Bath on Wednesday, March 20th.
Pre-registration is required, email Anthony to grab your spot!
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MSMT Yard Sale
April 27th, 9:00am - 2:00pm
April 28th, 9:00 - 12:00pm
The much-anticipated 2024 Annual Yard Sale at Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is just around the corner, and it’s gearing up to be another incredible event for both seasoned thrift shoppers, and those looking to snag a great deal. Mark your calendars for this two-day event on Saturday, April 27th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and Sunday, April 28th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with everything at half price on Sunday! But that’s not all – don’t miss the Preview Night on Thursday, April 25th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, where you can get a sneak peek at this ticketed pre-sale event. Admission to the Preview Night is $20.
Drop Off Your Gently Used Donations
Starting March 13th, MSMT will accept gently used donations on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 22 Elm Street, Brunswick, Maine. This is your chance to declutter your home while supporting a great cause. MSMT is seeking furniture, home goods, art, toys, jewelry, and more, so clean out those closets and basements and contribute to the success of this fantastic event. (We are not accepting books or clothes.)
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New Member Spotlight
Excel Mechanical & Construction
43 Harry's Drive, Brunswick
(207) 205 - 8997
https://excelmechme.com
The BBRC welcomes another new member, Excel Mechanical & Construction! As a former member of the Brunswick Landing Venture team, we are thrilled to have Chris Robinson's back with us at the BBRC!
When you need quality HVAC repairs, maintenance, installations or plumbing work, Excel Mechanical and Construction is the place to call! Our professionals are trained and certified, and we promise you the most satisfying repair and maintenance services in Brunswick, Yarmouth, Bowdoin, Woolwich, Phippsburg, Wiscasset, and Harpswell, ME! Are you tired of those costly energy bills? Our friendly and knowledgeable professionals will help you get to the root of the problem so you can experience improved energy efficiency in your building! If you’re working on new construction, we’ll help you figure out the best HVAC equipment to have installed for energy efficiency that meets your budget. We specialize in residential and commercial HVAC & plumbing services and there’s no job that we can’t handle, no matter how complex it is!
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March Benefit Ride
Spark Cycling Studio
Sunday, March 3rd
New year, new round of Spark Cycling Studio's Benefit Rides!
First up: Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust on Sunday, March 3rd at 9am with Jack.
As always, class is free with a suggested donation of $20 or more via cash/check/Venmo. ALL DONATIONS go straight to BTLT - we crushed the fundraising for them at Flight Deck in 2022 so let’s do it again! Big thanks to our sponsor, Accel Physical Therapy.
There are a handful of bikes left, grab yours on Spark Cycling's website or their mobile app!
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The Leadership Conference
with Benefits and Beyond LLC
Session 1: March 28th, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Session 2: April 4th, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Session 3: April 11th, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Brunswick High School
Elevate your leadership skills with The Leadership Conference, a comprehensive three-part series that equips you with essential leadership skills, mastery in communication, and adaptability to lead with impact. Part 1: Leadership Fundamentals, Part 2: Talk Like a Leader, Part 3: Adapting Your Leadership Style. Embark on this leadership journey and empower yourself to achieve extraordinary results. Offered by BBRC member Benefits & Beyond in partnership with Merrymeeting Community and Adult Education.
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Join us at Maine Maritime Museum for a tasting-and-shopping event in the spirit of beloved museum events Tis the Season and Mixers & Merriment. In partnership with Long Reach Kitchen & Catering, this event celebrates the accomplishments of people in hospitality, craft beverage, and the arts from Maine. Tickets include all food and drink samples, live music, as well as access to this exclusive & curated marketplace. Additional food and drinks can be purchased for an additional charge. This event is 21+.
Adults $55, members receive a 20% discount. Already a member? Register today!
Tickets excluding alcohol are available for $30, members receive a 20% discount.
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2024 Cornerstone Memberships
Cory is booking meetings all month long for Cornerstone Membership visits. These businesses are interested in elevating their commitment with the chamber to include sponsorship of the events and programs that the chamber initiates annually. There are three levels of Cornerstone Membership for 2024, and they include all of your dues (or most of your dues at the third level) for 12 months.
The top level is the Cornerstone Member level ($5000 annually) which includes:
- 12 months of dues for your main and branch offices
- Industry exclusivity at this level
- Top level marketing package and mentions and chamber events and chamber programs, including: BBRC Awards Dinner, Hacker’s Ball, Chamber After Hours, 12 @ 12, and much more
- Complimentary Tickets to the BBRC Awards Dinner in March
- Cornerstones are limited to 8 industry-specific businesses only (meaning 8 businesses from 8 separate industries)
The second level is the Chamber Partner level ($2000 annually) which includes:
- 12 months of dues for your main and branch offices
- Secondary level marketing package and mentions at chamber events and chamber programs, including: BBRC Awards Dinner, Hacker’s Ball, monthly Chamber After Hours, monthly 12 @ 12, and much more
- Complimentary Tickets to the BBRC Awards Dinner in March
- There is no industry exclusivity or limited amount of spots at this level- we will accept as many businesses who want to join us at this level
The third level is the Chamber Supporter level ($1000 annually) which includes:
- $400 dues voucher towards 12 months of dues
- Tertiary level marketing package and mentions at chamber events and chamber programs, including: BBRC Awards Dinner, Hacker’s Ball, monthly Chamber After Hours, monthly 12 @ 12, and much more
- Complimentary Ticket to the BBRC Awards Dinner in March
- We will accept as many businesses who want to join us at this level
For the full package, see the listing below. E-mail Cory (or call) if you're interested! Even if you’re not sure he can lay out the 2024 plan and talk about how your business or organization may fit a Cornerstone Membership.
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Chamber Works Program Updates
We wanted to again highlight some very exciting news about our workforce programs.
If your business is interested meeting students and showcasing your careers through:
- Work-Study Internships
- Job Shadows
- Career Bus Tours
- In-School Chats
…then we would love for you to take 5 minutes now to sign up. There are two ways to sign up and/or get more information...
If you're ready to register to be considered for either career bus tours or work-study internship programs, please fill out the following forms and e-mail them back to Anthony or Cory.
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If you want to get more information on any of the four programs, or you want to sign up for the In School Chats, or Job Shadows program, please fill out this direct contact survey, it won't take more than a couple of minutes. | |
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Brunswick Landing Neighborhood News
We’re thrilled to announce launch of Brunswick Landing Neighborhood News, a new publication of the BBRC focusing on Brunswick Landing events and business updates, news from MRRA, and infrastructure information. It is intended to both highlight things happening on Brunswick Landing, and to share information that is highly-impactful to Brunswick Landing businesses.
Please note that this is a separate newsletter from the weekly Chamber newsletter. If you would like to be included, you must sign up using this link.
Anyone is welcome to sign up however submissions will be limited to BL businesses and BL news with very few exceptions. Feel free to submit anything you think may be relevant but we will be the final arbiters of what is included. That said, your submission could very well end up in our regular Chamber newsletter.
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Hosting Opportunities
Our 12 @ 12 series is a smaller gathering of local business professionals. Each participant gets lunch and five minutes to introduce themselves and their business to the group. We have lots of openings for the rest of the year, more information and application below.
| Chamber After Hours hosts get the chance to show off their space to 60-80 attendees and educated them on their organization. While we are fully booked for the remainder of 2023, we're always happy to secure hosts for 2024. More information and application can be found below. | |
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Join our membership
Our community is growing by the minute and we'd love to welcome you! Complete our member application to sign up.
And if you've been a member in the past and would like to rejoin, submit an application or reach out to Cory. It's that simple!
CLICK HERE for our 2022 Membership Application.
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Pay your invoice online
Thank you for being a part of the Chamber community! Your engagement and financial contributions make all our work possible!
CLICK HERE to pay your invoice online.
*Please include your invoice number in the payment processing form.
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Student Workforce Connections Job Board
Connect with high school job seekers using the Student Workforce Connections Job Board. Send your available job postings to careers@midcoastmaine.com.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the program and posting guidelines.
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Post your events to our calendar
We want our online calendar packed with your events! The process is simple: Submit your event details through our website and we will approve.
SUBMIT your events.
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Update your member info
An accurate listing in our directories ensures you stay connected - with us and prospective customers/clients. If you have changes to report, or haven't updated your information in a while, complete the form linked below and return to Cory.
CLICK HERE for the 2023 Member Information Update Form.
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The BBRC News & Notes are generously sponsored by
Our 2023 Cornerstone Banking Member:
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Our 2023 Cornerstone Commercial Real Estate Member:
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The BBRC News & Notes are generously sponsored by
Our 2023 Cornerstone Healthcare Member:
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Our 2023 Cornerstone Automotive Sales Member:
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