Business After Hours is designed to provide a relaxed, informal get-together of Chamber business members after regular business hours. The program takes place at various sites around Franklin County, and has been held in restaurants, private offices, retail stores, banks, and health care institutions. This is an opportunity for Chamber members to meet people, make […]

February 23 7-9 a.m. UMF North Dining Hall Join the Chamber for a delicious breakfast and a Legislative update from our local representatives. FMI or to RSVP, please contact the Chamber at 778-4215 or e-mail Michele at [email protected]

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is once again accepting applications for $1,000 scholarships to two deserving area residents. The scholarships are awarded based on community involvement, scholastics and an essay. The Chamber scholarships are among the few scholarships available to “non-traditional” students as well as graduating seniors. Information and forms are available through the […]

BENEFITS – Chamber members enjoy valuable services as they seek to establish, grow, and promote their businesses. Services include, but are not limited to: * Local advocate on issues affecting local businesses * Listing on the Chamber website * A link to your website * Participate in cooperative advertising projects on regional and state projects […]

Burns Well Drilling, Farmington, ME Comfort At Home, Wilton, ME Country Rustics Furniture & Lighting, Wilton, ME Cousineau Modular Homes & Properties, Wilton, ME The Dugout Bar & Grill, Farmington, ME Franklin County Animal Shelter, Farmington, ME Franklin County Arts & Crafts Association, Farmington, ME Kennebec Home Brew Supplies, Farmington, ME King & I Angus, […]

The Maine high school basketball coaching fraternity welcomed the 15th member into its 400-win club Tuesday night. Gray-New Gloucester beat Fryeburg Academy, 57-49, to give Tony DiBiase the milestone victory. DiBiase, now 8-5 in his first season at G-NG, won state championships at each of his previous stops in Gorham, Portland and South Portland. Every […]

Jason Agren, Agren Appliances Glenn Aho,City of Auburn Janet Barrett, Ware Street Inn Bed & Breakfast, Chair Regional Image Committee Ed Barrett, City of Lewiston Joleen Bedard, United Way of Androscoggin County Bob Bernier, Advantage Gases & Tools Susan Berube, WGME 13 Art Boulay, Strategic Talent Management, Past Chair JoAnne Campbell, Mechanics Private Bank Michael, […]

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: CHAMBER AWARDS HONOR COMMUNITY LEADERS Annually, The Chamber honors a number of organizations and individuals for their significant contributions to our communities. This year’s awards will be presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting at the Ramada Conference Center on Thursday, January 27th. The Chamber is pleased to recognize the following individuals and businesses. […]

“From regional advocacy, to environmental stewardship, to education,” said Chamber President Chip Morrison, “our annual awards are a chance to acknowledge some of the best of who we are.” Paul Badeau, marketing director of the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council since 1998, and recipient of the Public Service Leadership Award, is, according to Morrison, “a key […]

Greetings friends, The annual awards program of the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce is the largest single celebration of excellence in our communities. The event is a total sellout – with Chamber members and others joining to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of award winners. 2011 marks The Chamber’s 123rd annual meeting and there will be […]