Dear River Valley,The primary purpose of the Chamber of Commerce is to support its members and local commerce. With the current state of the economy and ever increasing gas prices, this goal is more important than ever. One way to accomplish this is by encouraging the community to shop locally. The upcoming Chamber Expo, September […]

Thursday, June 265 to 7 p.m.Wilson Lake Inn183 Lake RoadWilton, ME207-645-3721One complimentary drink ticket per person for cash bar. Door prizes include matted and framed photos of Wilson Lake, BBQ set, F.O.W.L. cookbook and more! LaFleur’s Restaurant will be providing a fabulous complimentary buffet under tents. So please join us at this unique event, rain […]

June 14: Roxbury ATV Riders, RAR &Roxbury Firemen’s Relief Association: Father’s Day Fishing Derby. Contact Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for more information. Canceled due to scheduling conflict.June 21: Roxbury ATV Riders, Mystery Ride and picnic. Call Mike Worthley for more information, 545-2715.June 21: Ellis River Riders: Game show – fast, fun and exciting classes! Show starts […]

Threshold To Maine Resource Conservation and DevelopmentThe Threshold To Maine Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area was established in 1970 as part of a national movement to address rural development needs and other related natural resource issues. The RC&D Council helps to establish or improve coordination systems in rural communities and build rural community leadership […]

Threshold To Maine Resource Conservation and DevelopmentThe Threshold To Maine Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area was established in 1970 as part of a national movement to address rural development needs and other related natural resource issues. The RC&D Council helps to establish or improve coordination systems in rural communities and build rural community leadership […]

Business to help low-income workers become self-sufficientRiver Valley business leaders announced today the formation of The Good Fisher, a Maine, non-profit micro-business incubator and training facility that assists low-wage workers develop the requisite entrepreneurial skills necessary for success and self-sufficiency in the 21st century economy.Most economic development efforts take a top-down approach, focused on helping […]

The Chamber of Commerce has added an IRS Tax Center link to its Web page, www.rivervalleychamber.com, which is a great source of tax information for small businesses. This section covers such areas as how to get started in a small business, IRS forms and publications, electronic filing, disaster information and additional resource information for small […]

The Fourth Annual River Valley Four Race Challenge Series starts June 28! The Series consists of three 5K races and one 4.5K race in the River Valley area, from June to October.The first race in the series is the 12th Annual Rotary River Valley Road Race/Walk, to help raise money for Rotary Scholarships and Black […]

June 14: Roxbury ATV Riders, RAR &Roxbury Firemen’s Relief Association: Father’s Day Fishing Derby. Contact Mike Worthley, 545-2715, for more information. Canceled due to scheduling conflict.June 21: Roxbury ATV Riders, Mystery Ride and picnic. Call Mike Worthley for more information, 545-2715.June 21: Ellis River Riders: Game show – fast, fun and exciting classes! Show starts […]

Sponsorship opportunities for individuals or businesses are still available for the 6th Annual Rumford Rotary and River Valley Chamber Golf Tournament, which will be held on July 8, 2008 at Oakdale Country Club in Mexico. It is an 18 hole, four ball scramble with teams be competing for awards and prizes, including a car valued […]