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Mission: Find a phonebook (make a friend) ›
This is a story about one woman in Maine in search of one thing: a phone book. It was a Thursday afternoon at the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce when the phone rang. “Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, this is Deb, how can I help you?” A quiet female voice on the end of the…
Testimony in opposition to LD 607 “An Act To Restore Overtime Protections for Maine Workers” ›
Testimony in opposition to LD 607 “An Act To Restore Overtime Protections for Maine Workers” March 22, 2021 Senator Craig Hickman, Chair and the Committee on Labor and Housing, my name is Deb Neuman and I serve as the President and CEO of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. I am providing comment on behalf…
Can we help you find your perfect match? ›
Matchmaker, matchmaker… chamber make me a match When you think of the chamber, you may not think of us as a “matchmaker”, but we in fact are! Not a day goes by that our team is not working behind the scenes to “match” someone together. We match member businesses to other member businesses who…
How to have your voice heard in Augusta (in COVID times) ›
The legislature is in session, but the session looks very different this year as public hearings and work sessions have moved to a virtual format. That said, your input and participation in the legislative process is more important than ever and may in fact the virtual format may make it easier for you to participate, …
Is your business ready for the next “disaster”? ›
As we recover from last weeks extensive power outage, now is the time to think about planning for the next time your business is “interrupted” as a result of a power outage or some other unexpected occurrence. Last weeks experience took me back to the night I received a phone call from the Harbor Master…
