Greetings! Boy, does time fly when you move to a new area and start a new job all in one summer! I would like to thank each and every one of you I’ve had the pleasure of meeting, for warmly welcoming me to my new job and to Franklin County. I started as executive director […]

Alana’s Fine Art Photography of Farmington held the second annual pet portrait contest to benefit the Franklin County Animal Shelter. She photographed local pets throughout the year and part of the session fee was a donation of kitten chow which was donated to the shelter. The best portraits were then entered into the pet portrait […]

Join the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce in “Celebrating Stars in Business & Community” at this year’s Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013. The Large Business, Small Business, and Nonprofit Service Awards give recognition to businesses or organizations that are achieving success through their commitment to excellence. The nominees in consideration should: Consistently […]

Scott Landry President Shiretown Insurance Mike Blanchet Vice President Sun Journal Glenn Kapiloff VP Membership Foster Technology Center Shannon Smith Secretary Wilton Blueberry Festival Corp. Susan Atwood Member at Large Wilson Lake Inn Janice Atwood Farmington Walmart Nancy Chase FMH Auxiliary Heidi Elliott Bangor Savings Bank Jennifer Eriksen University of Maine at Farmington Jill Gray […]

November: 11/4/2013 The Pickle: The Next Chapter 11/7/2013 Maine Career Center Job Fair 11/9/2013 Annual Holiday Craft Fair 11/15/2013 Holiday Open House — Robin’s Flower Pot 11/15/2013 Arts Institute of Western Maine Concert: Steinways Ancestor 11/19/2013 FCCOC Business After Hours with Franklin County Community College Network at MBHS 11/21/2013 Western Maine Storytelling Guild 11/21/2013 Franklin […]

Business After Hour events are an excellent opportunity to meet both new and old faces outside of a formal office setting. You can bring a friend and meet new contacts while enjoying food and drinks.  Whether you are a member of the Chamber or not, we invite you to join us at our Business After […]

Lisa Carrier-Cormier, from Lisa’s Barber Shop, writes: I went to school to cut hair after graduation from high school in 1981. I knew then that I wanted to open my own shop. I got married and had a family (3 kids) and that kind of put a hold on opening my own shop. While my […]

Happy anniversary to Brian’s Bistro! Five years in business in downtown Rumford. Serving up fine dining and pub food; stop in for a bite to eat; you’ll be glad that you did.

A community is a group of people, who have come together, and they work and they live to try and improve the standard of living and quality of life — and I don’t mean money. — William Baldwin Autumn is upon us and along with the vibrant colors and crisp air comes the opportunity to […]

October: 10/9 Peak of the Week — River Walk, Rumford 10/12 Oktoberfest at the Armory 10/12 Downtown Dash — 5K race in Rumford 10/12 Pumpkin Fest in downtown Rumford 10/26 RES Craft Fair November: 11/2 Evening of auctions at the Eagles Club # 1248