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Published
October 26, 2023

Shooting postpones Maine State Chamber annual awards gala

Because of the tragic events in Lewiston, the chamber is postponing its event and will reschedule it at more appropriate time, said its new CEO.
Published
September 28, 2023

Maine Chamber of Commerce picks former LePage administration official as president

Patrick Woodcock served as the former governor's director of the state energy office.
Published
July 24, 2023

Maine’s first Black chamber of commerce takes shape amid mixed reactions

Joshua Brister, owner of a semipro women's basketball team, has launched the Maine Black Chamber of Commerce to promote interests of the state's Black-owned businesses.
Published
May 16, 2023

Backers of paid family leave in Maine have high hopes for new bill’s prospects

Details of the legislation were released Tuesday and a public hearing is slated for May 25.
Published
February 13, 2023

Maine State Chamber of Commerce names new president

Julia Munsey in March will succeed Dana Connors, who has led the business group of more than 5,000 members for nearly 30 years.

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Published
July 21, 2022

Maine Chamber, trade groups ask for delay in forever chemicals reporting law

They say they don't have enough time or information to comply with the requirement, which takes effect in January.
Published
April 25, 2022

Head of Maine State Chamber of Commerce to retire after almost 30 years

Dana Connors has been president of the pro-business organization since 1994.
Published
March 18, 2021

Maine business survey reveals optimism despite need for more aid

Respondents were about twice as likely to express optimism as pessimism about the coming year – 41% to 23%.
Published
August 6, 2019

State hammering out details of mandatory paid time off

The Department of Labor is giving plenty of lead time to employers nervous about a law that goes into effect in 2021.
Published
June 25, 2019

‘Wasn’t a bad session’ in Augusta for business, says state chamber

Gov. Janet Mills and the Democratic-controlled Legislature proved willing to both listen and compromise on potentially tough issues for Maine's business community, chamber executives said.