The Bangor Region Wellness Council (BRWC) has achieved another milestone! The Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) has recognized the local group’s ongoing success and has expanded our service area to include the state of Maine.

Our name is changing to Wellness Council of Maine. Although our name is changing, our commitment to quality and service to our 86+ members will remain the same.

What do businesses and organizations receive for joining?
 Easy access to valuable health promotion resources
 Assistance for your “wellness coordinator”
 Guidance in developing and implementing a comprehensive worksite wellness program
 The chance to network with leaders in worksite health promotion
 An opportunity to compete for national recognition for excellence in worksite health promotion

The Bangor Region Chamber’s annual dinner sells out. This year’s dinner will host the largest number of attendees in the event’s history; with over 720 in attendance. The dinner is a celebration of the region as well as individuals and organizations that make a difference.

The Chamber will present 7 awards, three of them new. The format for the event will be different from prior years and more dynamic. All of the awards have sponsors who will be presenting the award on behalf of the Chamber. The dinner has a dinner sponsor: Oxford Networks and a reception sponsor – Rhodes Building Products. The awards and presenters are:

Dowd Award: Sister Norberta: sponsored by Merrill Merchants Bank and Downeast Toyota. Ed Clift and Ed Darling will be making the presentation. Criteria attached.

Have you heard? The 2008 Bangor Region Guidebook is getting a full make-over this year and we want you to be in the hottest guide to the region. This full color magazine style publication is now bigger and better and includes even more information about the area.

New sections feature this region’s specialties and highlights: Visitor Facts, Getting Here, Arts & Entertainment, History, Healthy Living, Hike, Bike, & Strolls, Family Fun Adventures, Shopping, Dining, and Accomodations One of the new sections will be Dining which will include restaurants and cafes. Make sure your business stands out and help support the addition of these new sections, by placing your ad in the Bangor Region Guidebook.

Plus we are increasing the distribution of 2008 guidebooks. Last year’s 45,000 was distributed to all of the state information centers, area hotels/motels, tourism conventions throughout New England, local events like the American Folk Festival, included in relocation packets and even Miss Maine takes copies to all her events. Every visitor and inquiry to the area thru the CVB and the Chamber receives one.

The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce has endorsed passage of two bond proposals on the November 6 ballot – Question 2, the jobs and economic development bond; and Question 3, the higher education bond.

“Eastern Maine is fortunate to have a great concentration of universities, colleges, and R&D facilities,” stated Candy Guerette, BRCC President. “In fact, the region’s economy is heavily dependent on higher education and research institutions. The BRCC endorses Questions 2 and 3 and urges its members to promote their passage. Voter approval will be good for the region's economy and quality of life.”

Fusion:Bangor, a network of young professionals dedicated to serving the community and creating its next generation of leaders, will honor three individuals with Fusion Leadership and Vision Awards at FLAVA 2.0 - the group’s 2nd Annual Dinner at the Spectacular Event Center on Friday October 19th.

Laura Mitchell, Ofelia’s Community Resource Center, and Yellow Light Breen to Be Honored October 19th at the 2nd annual FLAVA Awards Dinner.

Early Bird Breakfast and Transportation panel make news. 

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 Truck Weight Limits 176.49 Kb

Mark your calendars and join fellow chamber members and business leaders at Atlantica 2007, a business conference charting the course of the international trade corridor Atlantica.

Maine is at the center of the trade oriented region Atlantica running from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Buffalo, New York. This region has been changing over the years and charting the course of transformation is vital to business growth in the region. Mapping out the issues and maximizing the advantages of the region is the focus of a conference called Atlantica 2007.

Delegates from chambers of commerce from both sides of the border together with business members from all levels - small business owners, CEOs, managers and executives, as well as Government representatives from the four Atlantic Provinces and the US Northeast will be will be participating in this international conference. Help us to reestablish of the international trade corridor known as Atlantica by participating in Atlantica 2007. This conference is being held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from June 14 - 16, 2007 and will provide an interactive discussion forum for the tourism, transportation and energy sectors. Join fellow business leaders from the International Northeast in charting Atlantica’s new economic future! Visit www.atlantica2007.com  to register and www.accessatlantica.com for more information.

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Chamber News
This monthly newspaper published by the Chamber contains a variety of articles about business, Chamber members, and the community at large.  The circulation of the Chamber News includes all chamber members plus some courtesy recipients. 

March 2007 - In December 2006, BRWC submitted ten Well Workplace Award applications to the Wellness Councils of America. All ten have been successful with five at the Gold Level!

New 2007 Bangor Region Wellness Council Well Workplace Award Winners

Gold Well Workplace Award Winners
Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center
Northeastern Log Homes, Inc. & Old Town Lumber Company, Inc.
Penobscot Valley Hospital
University of Maine at Augusta
University of Maine at Farmington