Deb Morang’s entrepreneurial journey follows a roadmap of stops, starts, detours, information areas, and an occasional scenic overview. In 2004, when GH Bass shut down in Wilton, Morang traveled to the Wilton CareerCenter and first learned about Women, Work & Community. Women, Work, and Community offers both one-on-one assistance and classes in four program areas […]

“Don’t be afraid to try something in life.” By her own admission, Anita Blais’ biggest role model and influence in her life was her mom, who instilled the belief in her daughter that she should never be fearful of new experiences. As Blais echoed her mother’s philosophy, she added her own: “If it didn’t work, […]

 The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce is a one-stop shop for help maneuvering through challenging economic conditions, for growing your business and operating as efficiently as possible. Chamber President Chip Morrison said, “our slogan is, ‘We succeed when [our] members succeed.’ That’s never been more relevant than it is right now.” With a membership base […]

INTRODUCTION Writing a business plan is an important early step in starting or expanding a business. A business plan is important for a number of reasons. It assists the business owner as well as institutional and individual investors by organizing information that describes the business and demonstrates how an investment or loan will further the […]

How the property-casualty insurance industry supports state and local government and the Maine economy The insurance industry is a major investor in Maine’s economic and community development. Employment and income: Property-casualty insurers directly employed over 1,300 people in Maine in 2008. This employment brought $82.2 million of payroll income into the state and local economies […]

 The bullets below are all based on an average using 2006 to 2008 data * 351,100 volunteers * 32.8% of residents volunteer – ranking them 15th among the 50 states and Washington, DC * 48.5 million hours of service * 45.3 hours per resident – ranking them 7th among the 50 states and Washington, DC […]

Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Ramada Conference Center 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston Thursday, January 28, 2010 5 p.m. Social Hour & Cash Bar 6 p.m. Dinner & Awards Ceremony Androscoggin Bank is the sponsor of this year’s Annual Chamber Awards ceremony. Since the Bank began its proud history in 1870, the goal of the Bank […]

Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Ramada Conference Center 490 Pleasant Street, Lewiston Thursday, January 28, 2010 5 p.m. Social Hour & Cash Bar 6 p.m. Dinner & Awards Ceremony Androscoggin Bank is the sponsor of this year’s Annual Chamber Awards ceremony. Since the Bank began its proud history in 1870, the goal of the Bank […]

 Oxford Networks is proud to co-sponsor the Annual Chamber Awards. As a locally owned and operated company, Oxford Networks understands the importance of recognizing the achievements of area businesses. Their contributions to their employees, customers, and the community are the hallmark of what makes this region great. Oxford Networks is one of Maine’s leading local […]

 What skills does an actress use in the profession? “My sense of humor, my curiosity and my idealism,” said Janet Mitchko, who in addition to being the associate artistic director for The Public Theatre in Lewiston, is also a professional actress. Mitchko knew as a youngster in elementary school that she wanted to be a […]