AUBURN — State economist Amanda Rector’s forecast for 2015 includes good job growth, good income growth, higher retail sales and a strong summer tourist season. But, she told the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday morning, that good news can’t gloss over a looming reality: Maine is old. There’s not enough people and there […]
chamber of commerce
Posted inOxford Hills, sj-web
Committee names next Norway-Paris Christmas Parade theme
PARIS — The 2014 holiday season may still be in full swing but work on next year’s annual Christmas Parade has already begun. The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Committee has announced that the 2015 Christmas parade will be held on Nov. 28 and next year’s theme will be “Toyland Christmas.” “We looked […]
advertisement
Posted inSpecials
Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
LEWISTON — Kora Shriners will host the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours at the FEZtival from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20. This event is open to Androscoggin Chamber members and Kora Shrine members only and will feature many raffles and door prizes. The BAH event will be catered by Kora’s FEZtival Food […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Norway, Paris Christmas Parade planning to begin
PARIS — It may only be a few days after summer has ended, but planning for the annual Norway/Paris Christmas Parade has begun. The Christmas Parade Committee will meet next week in preparation for the annual event later in November. “The theme this year is ‘The Night Before Christmas,’” said Jennifer Boenig, executive assistant of […]
Posted inBusiness
Alternative financing workshop date set
AUBURN — A no-cost networking and information session, “Alternative Financing and Resources for Small Businesses and Their Lenders,” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, 125 Manley Road, Auburn. This session will be valuable to both existing businesses and entrepreneurs considering starting a […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Vendors, donations for fireworks show sought for MollyOckett Days in Bethel
BETHEL — Vendors and donors for fireworks are being sought for MollyOckett Days Festival, Bethel’s largest and most traditional summer celebration and homecoming in mid-July. The event is named for a Pequawket Indian who befriended the early settlers of western Maine and lived among them. The festival is organized by the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. Robin […]
Posted inBusiness
Chamber Mastermind session dates announced
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce announced the dates of the monthly Chamber Mastermind workshops. Due to a snowstorm, the first session of Chamber Mastermind — a monthly program for small business — will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18. The programs will continue on the third Tuesday of […]
Posted inBusiness
Androscoggin chamber bell MIA
LEWISTON — It’s ding dong gone. The ceremonial bell that has rung in Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce breakfasts for years — and used to bring chamber President Chip Morrison running home for dinner — went missing a month ago. The chamber’s put out a call for its return. Please. Chamber staff last saw it […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, sj-web
Lewiston forum discusses ACA for small businesses
LEWISTON (AP) — Small business owners are getting the chance to learn about their options under the federal health care law. Maine Health Access Foundation and the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce are hosting an Affordable Care Act forum on Tuesday at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn Campus. The event designed for businesses for […]
Posted inBusiness
Affordable Care Act topic for breakfast forum
LEWISTON — The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Maine Health Access Foundation, will sponsor a breakfast forum Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College. The forum topic is The Affordable Care Act: What’s in it for my small business.” It will be held from 7 to 9:30 […]