Autumn is in the air and the beautiful fall foliage brings to the River Valley area many guests who enjoy the spectacular fall foliage. Autumn also brings many fall events for all to enjoy.

In October, we can look forward to the Roxbury ATV Riders Fall Foliage Poker Run & Pig Roast. For more information visit www.roxburyatvridersclub.com

Black Mountain of Maine will be hosting a Business After Hours on October 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. A Business After Hours is a great way to see what your business peers have to offer and network with other businesses while enjoying a social gathering. Contact Peter Perry at the River Valley Chamber office to see how he can help you plan a Business After Hours for your business.

Autumn also brings the River Valley Chamber of Commerce annual membership drive. Look for your membership renewal package to be coming in the next few months. We have wonderful benefits that go along with being a Chamber member and the dues are very affordable. If you are not a member and have a business here in the River Valley you are missing out on a great deal of networking, advertising and potential sales. If you are a member and know someone who is not a member, tell them about the great services we offer to our River Valley Chamber members or ask Peter Perry, Chamber administrator to go over our membership benefits.

If running is your thing, we want you! The third leg of our three-part 5K Series will take place on October 22. As part of the Annual Oktoberfest at Black Mountain of Maine the River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the River Valley Rotary Club are hosting this 5k trail race/walk. Elite sponsor for the event is Black Mountain of Maine. Check the ad in this insert to register for this exciting event. Be on the lookout for more information regarding registration for the three-part race series coming in 2012. Businesses that are interested in a sponsorship of the 5K race in October, or any of the three-part races, contact Peter Perry at the Chamber office for more info.

We are looking for you, our Chamber members, to send us your updates, special events, sales, customer appreciation and other events as they occur so we can share this information on our website. Call today to share your ideas with Peter. Have a voice in your community; join our board of directors. Community leaders come in a variety of forms and it is what makes up a wonderful team. Call today to see what it is that you can do to support this team. Pick up your application to become a director. Take pride in your community and get involved today.

Janet Brennick,

1st Vice President