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Advocacy: Testimony in opposition to LD 553: An Act to End At-Will Employment ›
Testimony in opposition to LD 553: An Act to End At-Will Employment March 24, 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 of the Bangor…
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, …
Workforce challenges: Maine is not alone ›
Over the Holidays, I was in my car listening to a conversation on public radio about workforce challenges and the factors contributing to it including the opioid crisis and the aging population. These are issues we discuss frequently with Chamber member businesses, in economic forums, with community leaders and those who represent us at the…
