FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will hold its 22nd Annual Home and Leisure Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19. It will take place at the Mt. Blue Campus. Admission is $1, children 12 and under are free. Many Franklin County businesses and organizations will have displays, including banks, […]
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Business experts share information, resources for success
JAY — Talk to people, collaborate and reach out to business resources to find out the best way to develop an effective, efficient business plan to start a business or move a business forward. This advice came from keynote speaker Bob Berry, owner and president of Main-Land Development Consultants Inc. in Livermore Falls, and a […]
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Chambers of Commerce to hold business resource meeting in Jay
JAY — The Franklin County and Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls chambers of commerce will hold a meet and greet for local business owners Thursday to learn about resources they may not be using. This event is designed to provide information and resources to small businesses affected by workforce reductions, said Penny Meservier, executive director of […]
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Franklin Chamber hosting legislators
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce will present an evening of legislative updates for businesses and community members Tuesday, Dec.. 15, at the Mt. Blue Campus Forum, 129 Seamon Road. Networking and appetizers will be offered from 6:30 to 7 p.m., followed by a legislative forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event […]
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Franklin County Chamber of Commerce awards David Robie Scholarships
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce awarded four David Robie Scholarships Tuesday to three Mt. Blue High School seniors and one home-schooled student. Each student will receive a $500 scholarship after completing their first semester, Glenn Kapiloff, chamber president, said during the presentation held at Franklin Memorial Hospital. Students receiving scholarships included MacKenzie […]
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Chamber of Commerce members tour Franklin Printing
FARMINGTON — Members of Franklin County Chamber of Commerce gathered at Franklin Printing Thursday for Business After Hours. The time for networking among business owners and representatives is held monthly at different businesses where sometimes tours of the facility or demonstrations are given. At this Wilton Road commercial printer, participants were shown the printing process as […]
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U.S. Air Force band returning to Farmington
FARMINGTON — The U.S Air Force Heritage Brass Band will present a free concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the auditorium at Mt. Blue High School. The band played there in 2007 and was impressed with the community support, Penny Meservier, executive director of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, said. “They contacted […]
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Franklin County Chamber of Commerce selects Meservier as executive director
FARMINGTON — A new executive director will begin work with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 2. Penny Meservier of Farmington stood out as being on board with the goals of the chamber, President Glenn Kapiloff said. The position, which opened this fall when former director Erin Arthers resigned for personal reasons, drew […]
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Chamber creates 145 holiday baskets for Franklin County families
FARMINGTON — The Gerry Wiles Holiday Food Basket Drive is providing 145 holiday baskets to families throughout Franklin County. Sponsored by the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, members gathered Friday to start distributing boxes filled with items for a holiday meal. The boxes include a turkey and all the fixings with enough for a large […]
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Franklin County Chamber of Commerce director resigns
FARMINGTON — The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has accepted the resignation of Executive Director Erin Arthers. “After a six-week leave of absence, Arthers told us she is unable to return to the position,” Michael Blanchet, president of the board of directors, said Thursday. The chamber will begin a search for a new director, he […]