Don’t get caught with your pants down: limit your business risk! Save the date for this valuable workshop opportunity. A panel of experts will be available to discuss business insurance and answer your questions. This is a cooperative effort of the Women’s Business Center at CEI and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. More information […]

Save the date of Saturday, May 19, 2012 and help us celebrate the 18th annual Home & Leisure Show! The Chamber will again be hosting this year’s event at the Farmington Fairgrounds, which is a fantastic venue that offers plenty of space and flexibility for our vendors. This is your opportunity to showcase your business […]

Ivan Gould, President Windowman, LLC Scott Landry, Vice President Shiretown Insurance Mike Blanchet, VP Membership Sun Journal Dyan Macomber, Treasurer Franklin Somerset FCU Shannon Smith, Secretary Wilton Blueberry Festival Corp. Janice Atwood Farmington Walmart Susan Atwood Wilson Lake Inn Nancy Chase FMH Auxiliary Heidi Elliot Bangor Savings Bank Jennifer Eriksen University of Maine at Farmington […]

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce is hosting its fourth annual Business Day at the Statehouse on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Hall of Flags (Statehouse, second floor). The purpose of this event is to emphasize the importance of preserving and retaining our existing jobs, strengthening our economy […]

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is again offering scholarships for college level courses to eligible Franklin County residents. Two $1,000 scholarships are available to 2011 high school graduates as well as anyone going back to school for a new career, new skills training or continuing past freshman year. To receive the scholarship, the student […]

The following businesses and organizations recently renewed their investment support of the Chamber: Everyday Music Co. Fitness Stylz Foothills Management Gooley’s Conifers Unlimited HealthQuest Chiropractic J. S. McCarthy Kingfield Festival Days Kingfield POPS The Original Irregular Ski Museum of Maine Upright Frameworks, LLC The Wilton Group Please remember the importance of SHOPPING LOCALLY!

As you may know, this time of year marks the point in our local municipal governments’ cycle to consider various appropriations requests from a variety of well-deserving organizations, with the charge of setting the town warrant for each resident’s consideration and vote. You may not know, however, that the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is […]

The current compact market is at the top of its game with innovative, aggressive car companies producing an amazing selection of affordable sedans and coupes. With nearly nine million vehicles sold since 1972, the Honda Civic has become the icon of the segment and each new generation has brought forth cutting edge designs and innovations. […]

Inevitably, when we are asked what our occupation is, we can count on the next question being something like, ‘what’s the best car?’ or some similar question. Of course, there is no right answer, because it depends on the individual that’s using the car. When someone puts themselves in the equation and tells us what […]

No feeling is like the thrill and satisfaction of driving off a lot in a brand new car — one that meets your life’s many demands, while reflecting your own signature style. But for many, getting to that moment is a complicated process. What should be an exciting experience is made daunting by countless options […]