Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber will be closed Thursday, November 28th, and Friday November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal office hours Monday December 2nd. You can always find us at ?? https://lnkd.in/eN4KnJ5. “There is no better excess in the world than the excess of gratitude.” — Jean de La Bruyère

Join the Women of the Chamber again for a Holiday Soirée! ViA VECCHiA is opening their space to us, showcasing their brick and ivy covered building overlooking the cobblestone streets of the Old Port. Celebrate the holiday season by joining us for hand crafted cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and networking right in the heart of Downtown Portland! ??Wednesday, December 4th ??4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST ??Via Vecchia | 10 Dana St | Portland, ME ??https://lnkd.in/e3_CZPkq Please register, as space is limited. Thanks to WOC sponsors: Gorham Savings Bank Hannaford Supermarkets Amanda Huebner Photography A resounding message of gratitude to our Chamber Members who donated items and services to this year's Women of the Chamber Holiday Raffle! As we prepare for the holiday season ahead, we are especially grateful to work with and for our Members, who truly make the Portland Region THE place to live, work, and play! Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery Marin Skincare Allagash Brewing Company Saltwater Grille Via VECCHiA Flatbread Company Portland Maine Canopy by Hilton Portland Waterfront Gritty McDuff's Portland Mesa Grande Taqueria - Portland Maine Beer Company Alto Terrace Bar + Kitchen

This month Kegs & Issues focused on celebrating the giving season by leaning into partnership, fostering connections, and community outreach with President & CEO Liz Cotter Schlax . United Way of Southern Maine opened their doors in 1929. Since then, their mission has remained the same: mobilizing communities to action so all can thrive. They rally to meet people’s needs in hard times so they can rise back up and build a better future. Thanks to our sponsors: Consolidated Communications Baker Newman Noyes WEX cPort Credit Union Amanda Huebner Photography : #amandahuebnerphotography Aura

We were proud to be in the audience on Thursday evening at the Portland Development Corporation's 2024 Business Awards where three of our members were recognized for their contributions to our city's economy. DiMillo's On the Water - Restaurant and Marina won the 2024 Legacy Business Award Portland Community Squash won the 2024 Small Business of the Year Award Biodiversity Research Institute won the 2024 Client of the Year Award We extend our heartfelt pride and gratitude for the contributions these organizations make to our community every day.

We recently sat down with Central Maine Power Company President and CEO, Joseph Purington, on The Maine Business Show to learn how Central Maine Power Company is working hard to keep the lights on for Mainers across the state. From innovation to reliability, hear firsthand how CMP is shaping the future of energy in Maine. Watch the full interview now! To hear from more business leaders across the state, head over to YouTube to catch more of The Maine Business Show. #maine #mainelife #mainebusiness #sustainable #renewableenergy

‘Tis the season for Chamber Events ?? ! Learn more at : https://lnkd.in/gM9ZFUUe

Join us again for Growth Basic for Business when Eaton Peabody Associate, Jack Bjorn, will provide an overview of the most recent rule changes to the Paid Family and Medical Leave law, as well as provide a refresher on Maine’s Earned Paid Leave law. The presentation will highlight the important details of program eligibility, the reasons individuals will be able to take paid leave, the law’s application to large employers vs. sole proprietors, and the law’s impact on private plans and collective bargaining agreements. ??Tuesday, November 19th ??9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST ??FREE Virtual Chamber Event ??https://lnkd.in/dK_imf9

We’re closing out the season of The Maine Business Show with an exciting episode, proudly sponsored by Kennebec Savings Bank. Join us with host, Quincy Hentzel from Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, as we highlight some of Maine's most innovative businesses and check in on a unique school dedicated to shaping future leaders. This week’s lineup includes: ? Tooties Tempeh, Co-Founder Sarah Speare ? Scarborogh Living Magazine, Founder Kate deLutio ? J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print, Vice President and General Councel Amy Tardiff ? Maine Arts Academy, Head of School Heather King and Principal @Rachel Merrill Catch all this and more on The Maine Business Show this Sunday at 11 am on NEWS CENTER Maine A special thank you to our friends at Knack Factory for helping put it all together! #maine #mainelife #mainebusiness #smallbusinessbigdreams #smallbusiness #arts #education #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #business #businessdevelopment #communitybanking

United Way of Southern Maine President & CEO, Liz Cotter Schlax will sit down with us to discuss what Community, Collaboration, and Commitment mean for us in the Portland Region and why it is so important that we stay engaged. Celebrate the beginning of giving season with by leaning into partnership, fostering connections, and community outreach with the Chamber! ??Tuesday, November 20th ??4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST ?? Aura | 121 Center St | Portland, ME ??https://lnkd.in/dU3nCXe Thanks to our sponsors: Consolidated Communications Baker Newman Noyes WEX cPort Credit Union Amanda Huebner Photography

Great morning with Maine Community College System President David Daigler who explained to all our attendees the vital role the colleges play in developing an educated, skilled and adaptable labor force in Maine that is responsive to the changing needs of the economy. Special Thanks to our November Community Corner The Iris Network a community-based, state-wide, organization dedicated to helping people with vision impairment or blindness attain independence and community integration. Sponsors: Martin's Point Health Care Central Maine Power Company Bernstein Shur Photography by Wohler & Co.