Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

?? Thank You for Celebrating with Us at the 2025 WE Rock! Awards! ?? What an unforgettable evening! On March 19th, 2025, we gathered at the USM – McGoldrick Center to honor the trailblazing women who are making waves, breaking barriers, and shaping the Portland Region. A huge thank you to everyone who attended! Your energy and support made this event truly special. We hope you left feeling inspired and empowered! ?? In celebration of Women’s History Month, we proudly recognized the incredible achievements of women who are driving change and making a lasting impact in our community. Congratulations to our 2025 honorees: ?? She Empowers Award: Senator Jill Duson – Maine State Senator ?? She Inspires Award: Emma Tiedemann – Director of Broadcasting, Portland Sea Dogs ?? She Unites Award: Jeanne Hulit – President, Maine Community Bank ?? A special thank you to our amazing sponsors who made this celebration possible: ? Machias Savings Bank ? MEMIC ? Pierce Atwood LLP ? Amazon ? Alliant Insurance Services ? Amanda Huebner Photography ?? Did you capture any special moments? Share your photos and tag us using #WERockAwards #WomenWhoInspire #PortlandME #WomensHistoryMonth Let’s keep the momentum going! Stay connected for more empowering events ahead. See you next year!

Thank You for Attending Eggs & Issues! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Portland Community Chamber of Commerce Eggs & Issues on Thursday, March 13th at USM's Hannaford Hall! We had an insightful and timely panel discussion on child care—the workforce behind the workforce. As Maine’s childcare industry faces critical challenges, it was inspiring to hear from industry experts and business leaders about innovative strategies to support working parents, attract top talent, and drive economic growth. ?? A special thank you to our panelists: ? Kim Russell – Educate Maine ? Michael McKernan – The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) ? Dan Coyne – United Way of Southern Maine ? Kiley Cyr – General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works ??? Moderated by: Quincy Hentzel, Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce We also extend our gratitude to our March Community Champion, the American Red Cross of Northern New England, for their unwavering commitment to serving over 3.2 million residents across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont—not just in emergencies, but every day. Finally, a big thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible! Your support helps us foster important conversations that shape the future of our business community. Martin's Point Health Care Central Maine Power Company Bernstein Shur ?? Photography by Wohler & Co. Stay tuned , and we’ll see you at the next Eggs & Issues! #EggsAndIssues #WorkforceBehindTheWorkforce #PortlandME #MaineBusiness #CommunityMatters

The Countdown is On! Don’t Miss the 2025 WE Rock! Awards! The wait is almost over! ? Join us for an unforgettable evening of empowerment, inspiration, and celebration as we honor the trailblazing women shaping our community. ?? ?? Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 ? 4:30 – 6:30 PM ?? USM – McGoldrick Center, Portland, ME The WE Rock! Awards, hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, celebrates the unstoppable women making a lasting impact across the region in honor of Women’s History Month. ?? The countdown is on—secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/gyKk87HK #WERock2025 #CountdownToEmpowerment #WomenLeaders #Networking #PortlandME

?? Register Today for the 2nd Annual WE Rock! Awards! ?? Don’t miss this amazing event! The 2025 WE Rock! Awards is happening next week, and you won’t want to miss this evening of empowerment, inspiration, and unity! Join us as we celebrate the unstoppable women shaping the future of the Portland Region. Hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, this event honors female professionals who empower, inspire, and unite our community. ?? Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners! ?? ?? She Empowers Award: Senator Jill Duson – Maine State Senator ?? She Inspires Award: Emma Tiedemann – Director of Broadcasting, Portland Sea Dogs ?? She Unites Award: Jeanne Hulit – President, Maine Community Bank ?? Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 ? Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM ?? Location: USM – McGoldrick Center, 35 Bedford St, Portland, ME If you haven’t registered yet—what are you waiting for? Secure your spot today! ??https://lnkd.in/gyKk87HK A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this event possible: Machias Savings Bank , MEMIC, Pierce Atwood LLP, Amazon, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., and Amanda Huebner Photography! ???? #WERockAwards #WomenWhoLead #EmpowerInspireUnite #PortlandME #ThankYouSponsors #DontMissIt

The Scarborough Community Chamber of Commerce brought local business owners and professionals together for a fantastic evening of networking and community building at O'Reilly's Cure on March 11th! ?? A huge thank you to our sponsor, Haley Ward, Inc., for helping make this event possible! ?? Events like these are at the heart of our mission—to connect businesses, advocate for our members, provide educational opportunities, and support our local community. Thank you to everyone who attended! Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow together. #ScarboroughChamber #Networking #CommunityConnections #LocalBusiness #ThankYouHaleyWard

?? Level Up Your Networking & Public Speaking Game! ???? ?? Tuesday, March 18th | ?? 5:00 – 7:00 PM ??Portland Beer Hub Looking to sharpen your public speaking skills and connect with other young professionals? PROPEL Portland has you covered! Join us for a fun, laid-back night of networking and "PowerPoint Karaoke"—where you’ll improvise a presentation on the spot! ?? What to expect: ? Casual networking with awesome young pros ? Public speaking practice in a fun, no-pressure environment ? Tips, tricks, and confidence boosters for speaking like a pro ? Good vibes, great people, and cold drinks Space is limited—register now! Don’t miss out! ??? https://lnkd.in/e6NenfJm #PROPELPortland #Networking #PublicSpeaking #YoungProfessionals #LevelUp #PortlandBeerHub

??Calling all small business owners! Join us on Tuesday, March 18th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM EST for Your Maine Small Business: You Started, Now What Comes Next? We’re excited to welcome Brad Currie, Senior Area Manager at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), for a dynamic virtual session at Growth Basics for Business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale up, this session will cover: ? Key startup strategies for planning and launching your business ? Tips for managing and growing your Maine small business ? SBA programs and services designed to help you succeed This FREE event is made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Eaton Peabody ?? Don’t miss out—register today! https://lnkd.in/dK_imf9 #SmallBusiness #MaineBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SBA #BusinessGrowth #VirtualEvent #ChamberEvents #EatonPeabody

Our President and CEO, Quincy Hentzel, recently sat down with the The Portland Press Herald to discuss the impacts of recent on federal actions on Maine's business community. From housing to tourism, trade and investment Maine businesses rely on predictable and coherent government policies.? ? "I've talked to a good deal of business leaders over the last few weeks, and the most important thing for them is predictability," said Quincy Hentzel, President and CEO of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce" To read the full article please visit click the link below https://lnkd.in/gMtsBkMW

Join us for Eggs & Issues: Child Care – The Workforce Behind the Workforce The Portland Community Chamber of Commerce invites you to a vital discussion on Maine's childcare crisis and its impact on workforce recruitment and retention. Hear from industry experts and business leaders on innovative strategies to support working parents and drive economic growth. ?? Date & Time: Thursday, March 13th, 7:00 – 9:00 AM ?? Location: USM's Hannaford Hall, 88 Bedford St, Portland, ME ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/dZqMFiM We also welcome our March Community Corner American Red Cross of Northern New England, serving over 3.2 million residents across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Their humanitarian mission connects us all, not just in emergencies, but in helping our neighbors every day. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the solution

?? WE Rock! Awards 2025 ?? Join us on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, for the second annual WE Rock! Awards—an event that Empowers, Inspires, and Unites women who have made a profound impact on our community. ?? Award Honorees: *She Empowers Award: Senator Jill Duson - Maine State Senator *She Inspires Award: Emma Tiedemann - Director of Broadcasting, Portland Sea Dogs *She Unites Award: Jeanne Hulit - President, Maine Community Bank We’re celebrating female professionals who lead with excellence and unite others to create positive change across the Portland region. This event honors those who empower both current and future generations of women to continue making an impact in their organizations and beyond. A big thank you to our sponsors for making this amazing event possible: Machias Savings Bank, MEMIC, Pierce Atwood LLP, Amazon, Alliant Insurance Services, and Amanda Huebner Photography! ?? When: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 | 4:30 – 6:30 PM ?? Where: USM McGoldrick Center, 35 Bedford St, Portland, ME Let’s celebrate and get inspired together! ? Learn more about our award winners and register today: https://lnkd.in/gyKk87HK #Empowering #Inspiring #Unites #WERockAwards #WomenInLeadership #PortlandMaine