2012-2013 OUR EIGHT REGIONS

DIRECTORY OF LOCAL & REGIONAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN including MACCE members

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Thank you to the Maine Tourism Association for the use of this graphic. Thank you to all the Chambers CHAMBERS BY REGIONS for supporting the Maine Tourism Association! REGION 1: REGION 2: REGION 3: REGION 4: AROOSTOOK DOWNEAST MID-COAST GREATER

COUNTY & ACADIA REGIONAL REP: PORTLAND REGIONAL REP: REGIONAL REP: Steven Wallace, & CASCO BAY Michael Bosse, Carol Dennison, Southern Midcoast REGIONAL REP: Fort Fairfield Cobscook Bay Maine Chamber Currently Vacant: Chamber Chamber of Commerce (#68 on page 17) To serve as this region’s (#24 on page 11) (#18 on page 11). representative, please contact This region includes: the MACCE President. This region includes: This region includes: #7 Belfast Area; #11 Boothbay Harbor #15 Caribou Area; #6 Bar Harbor; This region includes: Region ; #16 Central Aroostook; #10 Blue Hill Peninsula; #27-30 Greater #12 Boothbay Region; #24 Fort Fairfield; #14 Bucksport Bay Area; Freeport Region; #19 Damariscotta Region; #25 Greater Fort Kent; #18 Cobscook Bay Area; #58 Greater Portland #55 #30 Greater Houlton; #20 Deer Isle-Stonington; CVB; Regional; #36 Greater Limestone; #21 Eastport Area; #59 Portland Regional #68 Southern Midcoast; #40 Greater Madawaska; #22 Ellsworth Area; Chamber; #73 Union Area; #62 Saint Francis; #38 Machias Bay Area; #81 Yarmouth. #76 Greater Van Buren. #50 Mount Desert; #77 Vinalhaven; #64 Schoodic Area; #80 Wiscasset Area. #69 Southwest Harbor- Check out the electronic versions at: Tremont; www.mainetourism.com #70 St. Croix Valley; #72 Trenton. m.mainetourism.com REGION 5: REGION 6: REGION 7: REGION 8: THE MAINE MAINE LAKES KENNEBEC & THE MAINE BEACHES & MOUNTAINS MOOSE RIVER HIGHLANDS

REGIONAL REP: REGIONAL REP: VALLEYS REGIONAL REP: Currently Vacant: Robin Zinchuk, REGIONAL REP: Karen Cole, To serve as this region’s Bethel Area Chamber Kim Lindlof, Bangor Region For Advertising and representative, please contact (#8 on page 9) Mid-Maine Chamber Chamber Membership benefi ts: the MACCE President. of Commerce (#5 on page 9) Michael Conley, ext. 107 This region includes: (#48 on page 13) This region includes: #1 Androscoggin County; This region includes: [email protected] #9 Biddeford-Saco; #8 Bethel Area ; This region includes: #4 Greater Bangor CVB; #13 Greater Bridgton #36 Kennebunk- #18 China Area; #5 Bangor Region; Lakes Region ; Kennebunkport; #24 Forks Area; #33 Katahdin Area; #27 Franklin County; 327 Water St., Hallowell, ME 04347 For Internet benefi ts: #53 Ogunquit; #32 Jackman-Moose #37 Greater Lincoln #33 Jay, Livermore, 800-767-8709 Shawn Brann, ext. 106 #54 Old Orchard Beach; River; Lakes; Livermore Falls; #63 Sanford-Springvale; #35 ; #49 Moosehead Lake www.mainetourism.com #55 Oxford Hills; [email protected] #78 Wells Chamber; #49 Mid-Maine; Region; #57 Phillips Area; #82 Greater York Region. #52 Norridgewock Area; #57 Piscataquis; #60 Rangeley Lakes Region; #67 Skowhegan Area; #66 Sebasticook Valley. #61 River Valley; #74 Upper Kennebec #65 Sebago Lakes Region. Valley; Representing MAINE’s tourism industry #79 Winthrop Area. since 1921.

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WEBSITE: WWW.MAINE.GOV OF COMMERCE IN MAINE

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES 1 State House Station, Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta, ME 04333-0001 Room 206, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-1312 TABLE OF CONTENTS (207) 287-3531 Appropriations and Financial Affairs Chambers of Commerce in Maine (alphabetical listing) ...... page 9-18 MAINE STATE SENATE Room 228, Statehouse...... (207) 287-1316 3 State House Station, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Index of Towns and Cities Served by Chambers of Commerce . . . . page 19-21 Augusta, ME 04333-0003 Room 436, Statehouse...... (207) 287-1122 Senate Message Center Maine Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (MACCE). . . page 1-2 Education and Cultural Affairs ...... (800) 423-6900 Maine Legislative Information ...... page 23 President of the Senate Room 202, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-3125 ...... (207) 287-1500 Energy, Utilities and Technology Maine Resources and Tourism Information...... page 22 Secretary of the Senate Room 211, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-4143 Maine State Chamber of Commerce ...... page 3-4 ...... (207) 287-1540 Environment and Natural Resources MAINE HOUSE OF Room 216, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-4149 REPRESENTATIVES Health and Human Services HELPFUL RESOURCES FROM THE MAINE STATE CHAMBER 2 State House Station, Room 209, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-1317 Alliance of Maine Chambers ...... page 5 Augusta, ME 04333-0002 Inland Fisheries and Wildlife House Message Center Chamber BlueOptions Health Insurance Plan...... page 6 ...... (800) 423-2900 Room 206, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-1338 Speaker of the House Insurance and Financial Services InternHelpME.com...... page 7 ...... (207) 287-1300 Room 220, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-1314 Maine Corner Store ...... page 8 Clerk of the House Judiciary ...... (207) 287-1400 Room 438, Statehouse...... (207) 287-1327 OneVoice ...... page 6 LEGISLATIVE Labor, Commerce, Research INFORMATION and Economic Development . . . . (207) 287-1331 Legislative Council Room 208, Cross Office Building ...... (207) 287-1615 Marine Resources Legislative Information Room 214, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-1337 Published as a service of the ...... (207) 287-1625 MAINE STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Office of Fiscal and State and Local Government Program Review Room 214, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-1330 ...... (207) 287-1635 Taxation Revisor of Statutes Room 127, Statehouse...... (207) 287-1552 ...... (207) 287-1650 Transportation Office of Policy and Legal Analysis . (207) 287-1670 Room 126, Statehouse...... (207) 287-4148 Law and Legislative Veterans and Legal Affairs 125 Community Drive, Suite 101, Augusta, Maine 04330 Reference Library Room 437, Statehouse...... (207) 287-1310 Telephone (207) 623-4568 w Fax (207) 622-7723 ...... (207) 287-1600 www.mainechamber.org w [email protected]

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WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBERSUNITED.COM

MACCE REGIONAL OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVES FOR GENERAL TOURISM INFORMATION Please contact the Maine Office of Tourism MACCE Regional Representatives are assigned by the PRESIDENT: (888) 624-6345 www.visitmaine.com MACCE President in October and may change after the printing Theresa Fowler, of this directory. Please visit the MACCE website at Better Business Maine Campground Maine Office of Tourism: Central Aroostook www.mainechambersunited.com for the most current assignments. Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Maine: Owners Association: (888) 624-6345; (800) 422-2462; (207) 782-5874; www.visitmaine.com (Contact info: #16 on page 11) [For additional information, please see page 24 and back cover.] http://boston.bbb.org www.campmaine.com Maine Professional Business Answers Maine & Company: Guides Association: VICE PRESIDENT: Region 1: AROOSTOOK COUNTY Program: For business relocation to Maine; [email protected]; Craig Pendleton Michael Bosse, Fort Fairfield Chamber , Locates businesses or (207) 871-0234; www.maineguides.org Biddeford-Saco of Commerce (Contact info: #24 on page 11) products in Maine; www.maineco.org Maine Restaurant Chamber of Commerce Outside Maine: Region 2: DOWNEAST & ACADIA Maine Business Association: (Contact info: #9 on page 9) (800) 541-5872; Carol Dennison, Cobscook Bay Chamber Leadership Network: (207) 623-2178; Within Maine: (207) 215-1492 www.mainerestaurant.com of Commerce (Contact info: #18 on page 11) (800) 872-3838 TREASURER: Maine Department Maine Snowmobile Bud Harmon, Region 3: MID-COAST DOL Employer of Labor (Labor Market Association: Old Orchard Beach Steven Wallace, Southern Midcoast Assistance: Information Services): (207) 622-6983; Chamber of Commerce Maine Chamber (Contact info: #68 on page 17) Connects businesses to workforce For labor statistics; www.mesnow.com development opportunities; (Contact info: #53 on page 15) (207) 623-7900; Maine State Chamber Region 4: GREATER PORTLAND & CASCO BAY (207) 623-7981 www.state.me.us/labor of Commerce: Currently Vacant: To serve as this region’s representative, Finance Authority Maine Innkeepers For information on legislative SECRETARY: please contact the MACCE President. of Maine: Eleanor Vadenais, Association: and regulatory issues Provides assistance to business (207) 865-6100; facing Maine businesses; Wells Chamber Region 5: THE MAINE BEACHES in securing financing; www.maineinns.com (207) 623-4568; Currently Vacant: To serve as this region’s representative, of Commerce (207) 623-3263; www.mainechamber.org (Contact info: #78 on page 17) please contact the MACCE President. (800) 228-3734; Maine Merchants www.famemaine.com Association: Maine Tourism Region 6: MAINE LAKES & MOUNTAINS (207) 623-1149; Association: Maine Association IMMEDIATE Robin Zinchuk, Bethel Area Chamber www.mainemerchants.org (207) 623-0363; of Realtors: PAST PRESIDENT: of Commerce (Contact info: #8 on page 9) Maine Municipal www.mainetourism.com Steven Wallace, (207) 622-7501; www.mainerealtors.com Association: Raft Maine: Southern Midcoast Region 7: KENNEBEC & MOOSE RIVER VALLEYS (207) 623-8428; (800) 723-8633; Maine Chamber Kim Lindlof, Mid-Maine Chamber Maine Bureau of www.memun.org www.raftmaine.com (Contact info: #68 on page 17) of Commerce (Contact info: #48 on page 13) Parks and Lands: Offers information about Ski Maine Association: (207) 773-SNOW (7669); Region 8: THE MAINE HIGHLANDS exploring Maine’s outdoors; www.skimaine.com Karen Cole, Bangor Region Chamber (207) 287-3821; of Commerce (Contact info: #5 on page 9) www.state.me.us/doc/parks

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22 INDEX OF TOWNS AND CITIES ABOUT THE MAINE ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES THE NUMBERS BELOW REFER TO THE LEFT COLUMN OF THE LISTING BEGINNING ON PAGE 9 WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBERSUNITED.COM Phippsburg ...... 68 Sipayik ...... 18 Union ...... 55, 73 Piscataquis County ...... 57 Skowhegan ...... 51, 67 Unity ...... 7, 48 The Maine Association of Chamber of Commerce Pittsfield ...... 66 Smithfield ...... 51, 67 Upper Enchanted ...... 31 Pittston ...... 34 Soldier Pond ...... 25 Van Buren...... 76 Executives (MACCE) provides a forum where chamber Plaisted ...... 25 Solon ...... 67, 74 Vassalboro...... 17, 48 executives meet to share ideas, network with peers, and Pleasant Point ...... 21 Somerville ...... 34 Veazie ...... 5 build partnerships with other chambers of commerce Pleasant Ridge...... 74 Somesville ...... 50, 69 Verona...... 14 Plymouth...... 66 Sorrento ...... 64 Vinalhaven ...... 55, 77 across Maine. Members gain access to educational Poland ...... 1, 54 South Berwick...... 63, 82 Waldo (town) ...... 7 opportunities designed specifically for the needs of Port Clyde ...... 55 South Bristol...... 19 Waldo County...... 55 Maine’s chamber of commerce executives through two Portage ...... 16 South China ...... 17 Waldoboro ...... 19, 55, 73 Portland...... 59 South Paris ...... 54 Wales ...... 1 yearly conferences, typically in May and October. Pownal...... 27 South Portland ...... 59 Wallagrass ...... 25 For decades, the Maine Association of Chamber of Prentiss ...... 37 South Thomaston...... 55 Walpole ...... 11 Commerce Executives has been a leader in promoting Presque Isle...... 16 Southern Aroostook County . 30 Warren...... 55, 73 Pretty Marsh ...... 50, 69 Southport ...... 11, 12 Washburn ...... 16 personal development and professionalism within the Princeton...... 70 Southwest Harbor ...... 22, 69 Washington ...... 73 field of chamber of commerce management. The asso- Prospect ...... 14 Springfield...... 37 Waterboro ...... 9 Randolph...... 34 Springvale ...... 63 Waterford ...... 8, 13, 54 ciation has provided job-related educational programs Rangeley ...... 26, 60 St. Agatha ...... 25, 40 Waterville ...... 48 for chamber presidents, executive directors, and mem- Rangeley Plantation . . . . . 26, 60 St. Albans ...... 66 Wayne ...... 34 bers of the boards of directors of local chambers. This Raymond...... 13, 65 St. David ...... 40 Webster Plantation ...... 37 Readfield ...... 34 St. Francis ...... 25, 62 Wells ...... 78 has occurred in group settings and through individual Richmond ...... 34, 68 St. George Peninsula ...... 55 Wesley ...... 38 visits to specific chamber locations. Robbinston ...... 21, 70 St. John ...... 25 West Bath ...... 68 In addition, MACCE encourages professional devel- Rockland ...... 55 Standish...... 65 West Enfield ...... 37 Rockwood ...... 49 Statewide...... 46 West Forks ...... 23 opment and offers scholarships to the U.S. Chamber of Rome...... 48 Steep Falls ...... 65 West Gardiner...... 34 Commerce’s Institute for Organizational Management. Roque Bluffs...... 38 Stetson...... 66 West Paris ...... 54 Through the organization, members gain access to other Roxbury...... 61 Steuben ...... 38 Westbrook...... 59 Rumford ...... 61 Stillwater ...... 5 Westfield ...... 16 professional development opportunities designed specifi- Sabattus...... 1 Stockholm...... 15 Westport ...... 80 cally for the needs of chamber of commerce executives. Saco...... 9 Stockton Springs...... 7, 14 Westport Island ...... 68 Sandy Bay Township ...... 31 Stonington ...... 22 Whitefield ...... 19, 34 MACCE works closely with the Maine chamber Sandy River Plantation . . . 26, 60 Stow ...... 13 Whiting ...... 18, 38 community to ensure new chamber leaders can easily Sanford ...... 63 Strong ...... 26 Willimantic ...... 57 engage with peers; that local chambers collaborate so as Sangerville...... 57 Sullivan ...... 64 Wilsons Mills ...... 60 Scarborough ...... 59 Sumner ...... 54 Windham ...... 65 not to “reinvent the wheel;” and in offering technical Schoodic Area...... 22 Swanville ...... 7 Windsor...... 17, 34 support when appropriate to local chambers. Seal Cove...... 69 Sweden ...... 13 Winn ...... 37 Seal Harbor...... 50 Temple ...... 26 Winslow ...... 48 Searsmont ...... 7 Tenants Harbor ...... 55 Winter Harbor ...... 64 Searsport ...... 7, 14 The Forks ...... 23, 74 Winterport ...... 5, 7 Sebago Lake ...... 13, 65 Thomaston ...... 55 Winterville ...... 25 Sebec ...... 57 Thorndike ...... 48 Winthrop...... 34, 79 LEARN MORE! Seboeis ...... 37 Topsfield ...... 37 Wiscasset. . . . . 11, 12, 19, 68, 80 Seboomook...... 49 Topsham ...... 68 Woodland ...... 15, 70 Shapleigh...... 63 Townhill ...... 69 Woodstock ...... 8 For more information about MACCEor to join, Shawmut ...... 48 Tremont ...... 22, 69 Woolwich ...... 68, 80 please visit www.MaineChambersUnited.com Shirley ...... 49 Trenton ...... 22, 72 Yarmouth ...... 81 Sidney ...... 48 Trescott ...... 18 or contact Amy Downing by calling (207) 623-4568, ext. 104, Sinclair...... 25, 40 Turner ...... 1 or by emailing [email protected].

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2 CONTACT THE INDEX OF TOWNS AND CITIES MAINE STATE CHAMBER THE NUMBERS BELOW REFER TO THE LEFT COLUMN OF THE LISTING BEGINNING ON PAGE 9 WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBER.ORG Greene...... 1 Lincoln (town) ...... 37 ...... 33 Greenville ...... 49 Lincoln County...... 55 Moxie Gore...... 23 125 Community Drive, Suite 101, Augusta, Maine 04330 Greenwood ...... 8 Linneus ...... 30 Mt. Chase ...... 30 Telephone (207) 623-4568 w Fax (207) 622-7723 Guilford ...... 57 Lisbon ...... 1 Mt. Vernon ...... 34 Hall Quarry...... 50, 69 Litchfield...... 34 Naples ...... 13, 65 www.mainechamber.org w [email protected] Hallowell ...... 34 Little Deer Isle ...... 20 National ...... 75 Hamlin ...... 76 Littleton ...... 30 New Canada ...... 25 Hammond...... 30 Livermore ...... 1, 32 New Gloucester ...... 1, 65 PRESIDENT’S Hampden ...... 5 Livermore Falls...... 1, 32 New Limerick ...... 30 OFFICE Hancock ...... 22 Locke Mills ...... 8 New Sharon ...... 26 Hanover ...... 8, 61 Long Pond ...... 31 New Sweden ...... 15 Harpswell ...... 68 Lovell...... 13 New Vineyard...... 26 Dana Connors ext. 103 Harrington ...... 38 Lower Enchanted ...... 31 Newburgh...... 5 President Harrison ...... 13, 54 Lubec ...... 18, 22, 38 Newcastle ...... 11, 12, 19 dana.f.connors@ Hartford ...... 54 Lyman ...... 9 Newport ...... 66 Hartland ...... 66 Machias ...... 22, 38 Newry ...... 8 mainechamber.org Haynesville ...... 30 Machiasport ...... 38 Nobleboro ...... 19 Hebron ...... 54 Madawaska ...... 40 Norridgewock...... 51 Rita Stoddard ext. 101 Hermon ...... 5 Madison ...... 51, 67 North Anson ...... 67 Office Manager & Hinckley ...... 48 Madrid...... 26, 56 North Berwick ...... 63 Hodgdon...... 30 Manchester ...... 34, 79 North Haven ...... 55 Executive Assistant Holden ...... 5 Manset...... 69 North Yarmouth ...... 81 to the President Hollis...... 9 Mapleton...... 16 Northeast Carry ...... 49 ADVOCACY MEMBERSHIP Houlton...... 30 Mars Hill ...... 16 Northeast Harbor...... 50 rstoddard@ Howland ...... 37 Marshfield...... 38 Northfield ...... 38 mainechamber.org SERVICES Hudson ...... 5 Masardis ...... 16 Northport ...... 7 Peter Gore ext. 107 Industry...... 26 Matinicus Island ...... 55 Norway ...... 54 Vice President of Advocacy Joyce LaRoche ext. 113 Island Falls ...... 30 Mattamiscontis ...... 37 Oakland...... 48 & Government Relations Vice President of Jackman...... 31 Mattawamkeag ...... 37 Ocean Park ...... 53 COMMUNICATIONS Jay ...... 26, 32 Mechanic Falls ...... 1, 54 Ogunquit...... 52 [email protected] Membership & Marketing Jefferson ...... 19, 34 Meddybemps ...... 70 Old Orchard Beach ...... 53 Melanie Baillargeon jlaroche@ Johnson Mountain ...... 31 Medford ...... 57 Old Town ...... 5 Ben Gilman ext. 108 mainechamber.org Jonesboro ...... 38 Medway...... 33 Orland...... 14, 22 ext. 110 Senior Governmental Jonesport...... 38 Mercer...... 51 Orono ...... 5 Director of Communications Katahdin Region...... 33 Mexico...... 61 Orrington ...... 5 Relations Specialist Amy Downing ext. 104 melanieb@ Keegan ...... 76 Milbridge...... 38 Otisfield ...... 54 bgilman@ mainechamber.org Member Services & Kenduskeag...... 5 Milford ...... 5 Otter Creek...... 50 mainechamber.org Program Manager Kennebunk ...... 35 Millinocket ...... 33 Owls Head ...... 55 adowning@ Kennebunkport ...... 35 Milo...... 57 Oxbow ...... 16 Jessica Laliberte Kingfield ...... 26 Minot...... 1 Oxford ...... 54 FINANCE ext. 111 mainechamber.org Kittery...... 82 Monhegan Island ...... 11, 55 Palermo...... 17 Governmental Relations Knox County ...... 55 Monmouth ...... 34, 79 Palmyra ...... 66 Specialist Melody Rousseau Kokadjo ...... 49 Monroe ...... 7 Paris...... 54 Scott Samson ext. 114 jlaliberte@ Lakeville Plantation ...... 37 Monson...... 49, 57 Parkman ...... 57 ext. 102 Lebanon ...... 63 Monticello...... 30 Parlin Pond Plantation . . . 23, 31 Financial Coordinator mainechamber.org ssamson@ Sponsorship & Lee...... 37 Montville...... 7 Passadumkeag...... 37 mainechamber.org Advertising Sales Manager Leeds...... 1 Moody...... 78 Pembroke ...... 18, 21, 38, 70 Linda Caprara ext. 106 mrousseau@ Levant ...... 5 Moose River ...... 31 Penobscot ...... 14, 10 Director of Grassroots Advocacy mainechamber.org Lewiston ...... 1 Moro Plantation ...... 30 Sedgwick ...... 10 Limerick ...... 65 Morrill ...... 7 Perry ...... 18, 21, 70 lcaprara@ Limestone ...... 36 Moscow...... 23, 74 Peru...... 61 mainechamber.org Limington ...... 65 Mount Desert Island ...... 50 Phillips...... 26, 56

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20 INDEX OF TOWNS AND CITIES ABOUT THE MAINE STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE NUMBERS BELOW REFER TO THE LEFT COLUMN OF THE LISTING BEGINNING ON PAGE 9 WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBER.ORG Abbot ...... 57 Bristol ...... 19 Damariscotta...... 19 Acadia National Park . . 6, 50, 64 Brooklin ...... 10 Dayton ...... 9 As the state’s most influential business advocate, the Acton ...... 63 Brooks...... 7 Dedham ...... 5 Addison...... 38 Brooksville ...... 10, 14 Deer Isle-Stonington . . . . 20, 22 Maine State Chamber of Commerce works to ensure a Albion ...... 17, 48 Brownfield ...... 13 Denmark...... 13 business climate in which Maine State Chamber mem- Alexander ...... 70 Brownville...... 57 Dennistown Plantation . . . . . 31 bers, large and small, can compete successfully in the Alfred ...... 63 Brunswick ...... 68 Dennysville ...... 18, 21, 38 Allagash...... 25 Bryant Pond ...... 8 Detroit...... 66 local, regional, national, and world marketplaces. Alna...... 19, 80 Buckfield ...... 54 Dexter ...... 57, 66 Since 1889, the Maine State Chamber has been fight- Amity...... 30 Bucksport ...... 14 Dixfield ...... 61 ing to lower your cost of doing business. Through our Andover ...... 8, 61 Burlington...... 37 Dover-Foxcroft...... 57 Anson ...... 67 Burnham ...... 48 Downeast Maine...... 64 Grassroots Action Network and OneVoice program, we Appleton ...... 73 Buxton ...... 9 Dresden...... 34, 68, 80 work with a network of approximately 5,000 companies Arrowsic ...... 68 Byron...... 61 Durham...... 1, 27 Arundel ...... 9, 35 Calais...... 22, 70 Dyer Brook...... 30 statewide that see the value in such a service and provide Ashland ...... 16 Campobello Island, NB . . 18, 22 Eagle Lake...... 25 the financial support that keeps our access, advocacy, and Athens...... 67 Canaan ...... 67 East Boothbay ...... 11, 12 leadership going strong. As Maine’s Chamber, we make Atkinson ...... 57 Canton...... 61 East Machias...... 38 Auburn ...... 1 Cape Elizabeth ...... 59 East Millinocket ...... 33 sure that the business environment of the state continues Augusta ...... 34 Caratunk ...... 23, 74 Easton...... 16 to thrive. The Maine State Chamber of Commerce advo- Avon ...... 26, 56 Caribou ...... 15 Eastport ...... 18, 21 cates on behalf of their interests before the legislature and Baileyville ...... 70 Carmel...... 5 Eddington...... 5 Bancroft ...... 30 Carrabassett Valley ...... 26 Edgecomb. . . . 11, 12, 19, 68, 80 regulatory agencies and through conferences, seminars, Bangor...... 5 Carroll ...... 37 Edmunds...... 18, 21 and affiliated programs. Its advocacy efforts focus on Bar Harbor ...... 6, 22 Carthage ...... 26, 61 Eliot...... 82 seven central themes: tax policy, health care, energy/envi- Baring ...... 70 Cary Plantation ...... 30 Ellsworth...... 22 Bass Harbor ...... 69 Casco...... 13, 65 Embden ...... 67 ronment, workers’ compensation, economic development, Bath...... 68 Castine...... 10, 14 Enfield...... 37 education, and government spending/budget. Beals ...... 38 Castle Hill ...... 16 Etna...... 66 Beaver Cove ...... 49 Caswell ...... 36 Eustis...... 26 Known widely as The Voice of Maine Business, the Belfast ...... 7, 14 Chapman...... 16 Exeter ...... 66 Maine State Chamber is a not-for-profit organization Belgrade ...... 34, 48 Charlotte ...... 21, 70 Fairfield ...... 48 supported through membership dues and contributions. Belmont ...... 7 Chelsea ...... 34 Falmouth...... 59 Benedicta...... 30 Cherryfield ...... 38 Farmingdale ...... 34 Our staff testify before the Maine Legislature and the Benton...... 48 Chester ...... 37 Farmington ...... 26 state’s regulatory agencies; intervene in adjudicatory Bernard ...... 69 Chesterville ...... 26 Fayette...... 32, 34 hearings; draft business-oriented laws and rules; meet Berwick ...... 63 China...... 17, 48 Fort Fairfield...... 24 Bethel ...... 8 Clinton ...... 48 Fort Kent ...... 25 regularly with business and state decision-makers; and, Biddeford ...... 9 Columbia...... 38 Franklin...... 64 keep members informed through newsletters, emails, Bingham ...... 74 Columbia Falls ...... 38 Freeport ...... 27, 59 alerts, reports, conferences, programs, seminars, and Blaine ...... 16 Connor ...... 15 Frenchville ...... 25, 40 Blanchard ...... 57 Coplin Plantation ...... 26 Friendship...... 55 through personal contacts. Blue Hill ...... 10, 14, 22 Corinna ...... 66 Fryeburg ...... 13 Boothbay...... 11, 12 Cornville ...... 67 Gardiner ...... 34 Boothbay Harbor ...... 11, 12 Crawford...... 38 Georgetown ...... 68 Bowdoin ...... 68 Crystal ...... 30 Gilead ...... 8 LEARN MORE! Bowdoinham...... 68 Cumberland ...... 59 Glenburn...... 5 Bowerbank ...... 57 Cumberland Center ...... 59 Glenwood Plantation ...... 30 Bradley ...... 5 Cushing ...... 55 Gorham...... 59 Visit www.MaineChamber.org for events information, Bremen ...... 19 Cutler...... 38 Gouldsboro...... 64 legislative updates, free member downloads, Brewer...... 5 Cyr Plantation...... 76 Grand Lake Stream ...... 70 and money-saving program information. Bridgton ...... 13 Dallas Plantation...... 26, 60 Gray...... 65

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4  / /  /  MAINE STATE CHAMBER PROGRAM: (207) 368-5312 P. O. Box 464, Newport, ME 04953 LLIANCE OF AINE HAMBERS [email protected] A M C 1589 Main Street, Palmyra www.ourchamber.org (207) 474-3306 WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBER.ORG/CHALLIANCE 23 Commercial Street, [email protected] Skowhegan, ME 04976-1714 www.skowheganchamber.com The Alliance of Maine Chambers is unique within the chamber industry in (207) 725-9787 2 Main Street, Border Trust Business [email protected] the United States. It not only offers increased membership benefits to our existing Center, Topsham, ME 04086 www.midcoastmaine.com members, but it also provides prospective members an added incentive to join a P.O. Box 1143, 329 Main Street, [email protected] local/regional chamber. The Chamber Alliance has intentionally crafted programs for Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 www.acadiachamber.com (207) 454-2308 Maine’s small businesses to provide them with the same advantages of chamber mem- 39 Union Street #2, [email protected] Calais, ME 04619-1819 bership that larger companies enjoy. In fact, through the Alliance program, small www.visitstcroixvalley.com (207) 846-2219 businesses that are currently members of a local chamber can join the Maine State P.O. Box 188, Yarmouth, ME 04096 [email protected] Chamber at a special rate. 1007 Bar Harbor Road #102, [email protected] The Chamber Alliance program is designed to provide businesses with savings, Trenton, ME 04605 www.trentonmaine.com discounts, and resources, which otherwise wouldn’t be available. These programs pro- P.O. Box 603, [email protected] Union, ME 04862 www.unionareachamber.org vide some relief or benefit to both large and small businesses. (207) 672-4100 P.O. Box 491, Established in 2000, the Alliance has grown in membership from 22 to 50 current [email protected] Bingham, ME 04920 members. A partnership project with local and regional chambers of commerce, this www.upperkennebecvalleychamber.com (401) 831-1711 One Davol Square, Suite 310, alliance represents more than 17,100 businesses throughout Maine. [email protected] Providence, RI 02903 www.uschamber.com (207) 868-2222 51 Main Street, Suite 101, [email protected] CHAMBER ALLIANCE CONTACT INFORMATION Van Buren, ME 04785 For general information about the Alliance of Maine Chambers and its programs, contact www.vanburenmaine.com Joyce LaRoche by calling (207) 623-4568, ext. 113, or emailing [email protected]. P.O. Box 703, [email protected] For more detailed information, contact the appropriate company listed below. Vinalhaven, ME 04863 vinalhaven.org (207) 646-8104 P.O. Box 356, [email protected] Wells, ME 04090 www.wellschamber.org (207) 377-2767 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING PROGRAM P.O. Box 51, Winthrop, ME 04364 / 94 [email protected] Highland Avenue, Winthrop TSYS Merchant Solutions www.winthropchamber.org Melissa Mansfield, regional sales executive P.O. Box 306, [email protected] (603) 339-3598 [email protected] Wiscasset, ME 04578 www.wiscassetchamber.com (207) 846-5419 162 Main Street, [email protected] Yarmouth, ME 04096 DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM www.yarmouthmaine.org (207) 363-7320 Securian Dental Plans 1 Stonewall Lane, [email protected] Douglas Cranshaw [email protected] York, ME 03909 (207) 799-4692 www.gatewaytomaine.org

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5 2012-2013 Chamber Directory & Resources Information 2012-2013 Chamber Directory & Resources Information 18 # Chamber of Commerce Contact Person  MAINE STATE CHAMBER PROGRAM: Sebasticook Valley 66 Executive Director (207) 368-4698 HAMBER LUE PTIONS Chamber of Commerce C B O

Skowhegan Area Mr. Cory King, WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBER.ORG/BLUEOPTIONS (207) 474-3621 67 Chamber of Commerce Executive Director The Maine State Chamber Purchasing Alliance, Inc. is offering small busi- Southern Midcoast Mr. Steven Wallace, (877) 725-8797; 68 nesses with 2 to 50 employees, as well as self-employed people, exclusively to members Maine Chamber President (207) 725-8797 of a local or regional chamber of commerce a suite of 11 health plans called Chamber Southwest Harbor-Tremont Mr. Jay Emlen, Office 69 (207) 244-9264 BlueOptions (effective January 1, 2013). Included are six preferred provider organi- Chamber of Commerce Manager zation (PPO) plans with different deductibles and coinsurance levels, two HMOs, St. Croix Valley Ms. Julie Jordan, (207) 454-2308; and three Health Savings Account (HSA) plans. 70 Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (888) 422-3112 The Chamber BlueOptions product offers 11 insurance plans from which each em- Mr. Mel Read, ployee may choose, with only 60% of eligible employees being required for group coverage. 71 Support Services of Maine (207) 233-0827 Proprietor In addition, Purchasing Alliance employers can qualify for a 3% discount on an- Trenton Mr. Peter Lazas, nual premiums if they undertake certain wellness activities. The 3% discount would 72 (207) 667-1259 Chamber of Commerce President become available at employers’ annual renewal for groups of 15-50 employees. Union Area Ms. Erica Morton, Businesses can obtain a quote by contacting Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 73 (207) 785-3300 Chamber of Commerce President producers. A complete list is available online at www.mainechamber.org by clicking Upper Kennebec Valley Ms. Cyndee Gagnon, (207) 672-4100; on the Chamber BlueOptions icon and selecting “Find a producer.” 74 Chamber of Commerce President (207) 672-4191 Mr. Geoffrey O'Hara, MAINE STATE CHAMBER PROGRAM: 75 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, (401) 831-8885 Eastern Region ONEVOICE Greater Van Buren 76 Mr. Tony Martin (207) 868-5059 Chamber of Commerce WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBER.ORG/1VOICE_ABOUT Vinalhaven Ms. Kris Davidson, 77 (207) 863-2580 Chamber of Commerce President Complimentary* Associate Member status in the Maine State Chamber of Com- Wells Chamber of Ms. Eleanor Vadenais, merce is offered to a Maine company employing fewer than 10 people; and, a member in good 78 (207) 646-2451 Commerce Executive Director standing of any local or regional chamber of commerce in the state of Maine. Associate members are not voting members of the organization, but are eligible Mr. Jeffrey Sequin, Winthrop Lakes Region to upgrade their membership to any Investor status, at any time. Associate Member 79 Volunteer Executive (207) 377-8020 Chamber of Commerce Director status includes the following benefits and privileges: § Wiscasset Area Mr. Chris Dilts, Participation in the Maine State Chamber’s Grassroots Action Network, which includes 80 (207) 882-9600 Chamber of Commerce President email alerts and calls to action on vital small business legislation; § An electronic subscription to the Maine State Chamber’s newsletter, Impact Yarmouth Ms. Carolyn Schuster, 81 (207) 846-3984 (printed newletter available for regular subscription price of $75 annually); Chamber of Commerce Executive Director § Polling on issues related to small business public policy; and, § Access to Maine State Chamber’s advocacy expertise through www.mainechamber.org. The Greater York Region Ms. Holly Roberts, 82 (207) 363-4422 To activate your complimentary membership, simply visit WWW.MAINECHAM- Chamber of Commerce Executive Director BER.ORG, click “join” at the top of the homepage, and follow the prompts. For more information, please contact Linda Caprara by calling (207) 623-4568, ext. 106, or by emailing [email protected]. * Some restrictions apply.

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6  / /  /  MAINE STATE CHAMBER PROGRAM: P. O. Box 581, Greenville, ME 04441 [email protected] 156 Moosehead Lake Road, INTERNHELPME.COM www.mooseheadlake.org Route 15, Greenville

WEBSITE: WWW.INTERNHELPME.COM 18 Harbor Road, [email protected] Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 www.mountdesertchamber.org How can Local/Regional Chambers help keep young adults here in Maine to begin their P.O. Box 184, [email protected] careers and grow our economy? InternHelpME.com is a statewide internship-matching web- Norridgewock, ME 04957 www.norridgewockareachamber.com based program that links employers, students, colleges and universities. This unique program (207) 641-0856 helps establish a critical link between students and prospective employers and in doing so will P.O. Box 2289, Ogunquit, ME 03907 [email protected] help keep young adults here in Maine to begin their careers and grow our economy. 36 Main Street, Route 1 South, Ogunquit Consider the value of this program to your members and your community. www.ogunquit.org (207) 934-4994 Some resources we are able to provide for you are newsletter articles describing 11 First Street, [email protected] Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 InternHelpMe.com and a logo linked to the InternHelpME.com website. We will www.oldorchardbeachmaine.com come to your chamber and provide a presentation on the program to your members (207) 743-0687 4 Western Avenue, with a demonstration of the website (if internet is available) and speak to the impor- [email protected] South Paris, ME 04281 tance of using interns to grow a business. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com LEARN MORE! For more information about InternHelpME.com, please con- (207) 596-6549 P.O. Box 508, [email protected] tact JoyceLaRoche by calling (207) 623-4568, ext. 113, or by emailing Rockland, ME 04841 [email protected], or Amy Downing by calling (207) 623-4568, ext. 104, www.visitcamden.com or by emailing [email protected]. 37 Bray Hill Road, [email protected] Phillips, ME 04966 MAINE STATE CHAMBER PROGRAM: P.O. Box 376, (207) 564-7533 Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426-0376 www.piscataquischamber.com MAINE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK 1033 South Street, Dover-Foxcroft (207) 874-9043 94 Commercial Street, Suite 300, [email protected] WEBSITE: WWW.INTERNHELPME.COM Portland, ME 04101-4738 www.visitportland.com The Maine Business Leadership Network (BLN) is a statewide, employer-driven (207) 772-1179 443 Congress Street, [email protected] program designed for business leaders to promote hiring practices that enable quali- Portland, ME 04101-3591 fied people with disabilities to enter and succeed in the workplace. The Maine Business www.portlandregion.com (207) 864-5366 Leadership Network offers employers: P.O. Box 317, Rangeley, ME 04970 [email protected] • Access to pertinent disability hiring information; 6 Park Road, Rangeley • A network of employers who share information on common disability employment issues; www.rangeleymaine.com 10 Bridge Street, • Exposure to qualified job applicants and disabilities; [email protected] Rumford, ME 04276 www.rivervalleychamber.com • Opportunities to provide training and work experience for job seekers with disabilities; and, P.O. Box 123, Francis, ME 04774-0123 • Improved access to customers with disabilities. [email protected] 971 Main Street, Saint Francis (207) 324-8290 917 Main Street, Suite B, Many Business Leadership Networks were established as part of a national im- [email protected] Sanford, ME 04073 itative started by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and supported www.sanfordchamber.org by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. 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For more information about how to become a BLN charter (207) 893-0110 P.O Box 1015, member, contact Jim Baumer, director of the Maine BLN, by calling (207) 215-1492 [email protected] Windham, ME 04062-1015 or by emailing [email protected]. www.sebagolakeschamber.com 7 2012-2013 Chamber Directory & Resources Information 2012-2013 Chamber Directory & Resources Information 16 15 hme f omreContact Person Commerce Chamber of # 50 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 49 Chamber of Commerce Commerce of Chamber Sebago Lakes Region Commerce of Chamber Schoodic Area Commerce of Chamber Sanford-Springvale Commerce of Chamber FrancisSaint Commerce of Chamber Valley River Commerce of Chamber Rangeley LakesRegion Portland Regional Chamber Bureau Convention & Visitors Greater Portland Commerce of Chamber Piscataquis Commerce of Chamber Phillips Area Commerce of Chamber Penobscot Bay Regional Commerce of Chamber HillsOxford Commerce of Chamber Old Orchard Beach Commerce of Chamber Ogunquit Commerce of Chamber Norridgewock Area Commerce of Chamber Mount Desert Commerce of Chamber MooseheadRegion Lake 2012-2013 Chamber Directory & Resources Information & Resources 2012-2013 Chamber Directory Executive Director JosephDr. Lee, Interim President Elliott, Linda Ms. President (207) 398-3358 Mr. Richard Stanley, Mr. Ervin Ouelette Perry Peter Mr. Executive Director Morton, Judy Ms. CEO Wood, Godfrey Mr. & CEO President Ms. Barbara Whitten, Executive Director Ms. Erin F. Warstler, White, President Bredeau- Janet Ms. of Operations Ms.Shari Closter, Director Executive Director Williams, John Mr. & CEO President Mr. James Harmon, President Arel, Marie Karen Ms. President Delorie, Denise Ms. Director Executive Landers, Khristina Ms. Executive Director Mr. Robert Hamer,  (207) 546-2960 546-2960 (207) 324-4280 (207) 364-3241 (207) 364-0925; (207) 864-5571 (207) 685-2537; (800) 228 ext. 772-4994, (207) 772-5800; (207) 564-7533 (207) 639-2817 (207) 596-0376 (207) 223-5459; (800) 743-2281 (207) 934-2500 (207) 646-1279 (207) 646-2939; (207) 692-7384 (207) 479-8229 (207) 276-5040; (207) 695-2702 (207) 876-2778; (888) (207) 892-8214 892-8214 (207) 772-2811 (207)

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ext. 110, ext. 107, pgore@ 8  / /  /  2011-2012 DIRECTORY OF LOCAL & REGIONAL CHAMBERS 1029 Central Street, (207) 723-5708 Millinocket, ME 04462 www.katahdinmaine.com OF OMMERCE IN AINE C M (207) 626-9342 P.O. Box 676, Augusta, ME 04332-0676 [email protected] 21 University Drive, Augusta www.augustamaine.com  # Chamber of Commerce Contact Person P.O. Box 740, Kennebunk, ME 04043 (207) 967-2867 17 Western Avenue, Kennebunk www.visitthekennebunks.com Androscoggin County Mr. Chip Morrison, 1 (207) 783-2249 (207) 325-3330 Chamber of Commerce President 93 Main Street, [email protected] Limestone, ME 04750 Atlantic Communications Mr. Hayden Wilbur, www.limestonemaine.org. 2 Chief Operating (800) 832-3747 (207) 794-8065 Group, Inc. P.O. Box 164, Officer [email protected] Lincoln, ME 04457 Mr. Wayne Mitchell, www.lincolnmechamber.org 3 Augusta Board of Trade (207) 622-9100 CEO (207) 255-4402 P.O. Box 606, Greater Bangor Convention Ms. Kerrie Tripp, (800) 916-0073; [email protected] 4 Machias, ME 04654 & Visitors Bureau Executive Director (207) 947-5205 www.machiaschamber.org Bangor Region Mr. John Porter, 20 Sunny View Lane, (207) 443-4199 5 (207) 947-0307 Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Phippsburg, ME 04562 [email protected] P.O. Box 144, (207) 728-4696 Bar Harbor Mr. Chris Fogg, (800) 288-5103; 6 Madawaska, ME 04756 [email protected] Executive Director (207) 664-2940 Chamber of Commerce 356 Main Street, Madawaska www.greatermadawaskachamber.com (207) 621-0585 Belfast Area Mr. Jack Driscoll, (207) 338-5900; 69 Sewall Street, Suite 2, 7 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (207) 338-3310 Augusta, ME 04330-5630 www.mab.org (207) 623-2928 Bethel Area Mrs. Robin Zinchuk, (207) 824-2282; 146 State Street, 8 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (800) 442-5826 Augusta, ME 04330-7493 www.mbtaonline.org Biddeford-Saco Chamber Mr. Craig Pendleton, (207) 865-6120 9 (207) 282-1567 304 U.S. Route 1, of Commerce & Industry Executive Director [email protected] Blue Hill Peninsula Mr. Kurt Stoll, Freeport, ME 04032-7016 10 (207) 374-3242 www.maineinns.com Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (207) 623-8377 45 Melville Street, Suite 1, Boothbay Harbor Region Ms. Catherine Wygant, (800) 266-8422; [email protected] 11 Augusta, ME 04330 Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (207) 633-2353 www.mainemerchants.org (207) 287-8070 111 Sewall Street, 3rd Floor, Boothbay Region Information Mr. Carl Jordan, [email protected] 12 (207) 633-4743 Augusta, ME 04333 Center / Chamber Vice President www.visitmaine.com (207) 622-7723 125 Community Drive, Suite 101, Augusta, Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Mr. Jim Mains, (207) 647-3472; [email protected] 13 ME 04330-8010 Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (207) 647-8104 www.mainechamber.org Ms. Leslie Seifert (207) 623-0388 Bucksport Bay Area (207) 469-2078; 327 Water Street, 14 Wombacher, [email protected] Chamber of Commerce (207) 469-6818 Hallowell, ME 04347 Executive Director www.mainetourism.com (207) 877-0087 Caribou Area (800) 722-7648; 50 Elm Street, 15 Executive Director [email protected] (207) 498-6156 Waterville, ME 04901 Chamber of Commerce www.midmainechamber.com

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14 # Chamber of Commerce Contact Person  ICON KEY: This list also includes members of the Maine Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Katahdin Area Ms. Jean Boddy, Office   33 (207) 723-4443 Mailing Address Physical Location Chamber of Commerce Coordinator  Telephone  Email  Fax  Website Kennebec Valley Mr. Peter G. Thompson, President (207) 623-4559 34 Chamber of Commerce & CEO    Kennebunk-Kennebunkport- Ms. Ginny Brooks Griffith, (207) 967-0858; / / / 35 Interim Director (207) 967-0857 Arundel Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 59, Lewiston, ME 04243 (207) 783-4481 415 Lisbon Street, Business Service Center [email protected] Limestone Mr. Joey Lapierre, 36 (207) 325-4704 at KeyBank Plaza, Lewiston www.androscoggincounty.com President Chamber of Commerce (215) 836-5836 18 East Mill Road, Greater Lincoln Lakes [email protected] Ms. Traci Gauthier, Flourtown, PA 19031 37 Region Chamber of (207) 794-8065 www.atlantic4us.com Executive Director (207) 622-9111 P.O. Box 5542, Commerce [email protected] Augusta, ME 04332-5542 Machias Bay Area Ms. Kathy Howell, www.prodcomm.com 38 (207) 255-4402 Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 208 Maine Avenue [email protected] Bangor, ME 04401 www.visitbangormaine.com (207) 990-1427 MacMillan Mr. Bruce MacMillan, 208 Maine Avenue 39 (207) 415-2632 [email protected] Associates, Inc. President Bangor, ME 04401-4323 www.bangorregion.com Greater Madawaska Mr. Roger Thibodeau, P.O. Box 158 (207) 667-9080 40 (207) 728-7000 Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bar Harbor, ME 04609-0158 [email protected] 1201 Bar Harbor Road, Bar Harbor www.barharborinfo.com (207) 338-5823 Maine Association Ms. Suzanne Goucher, 14 Main Street, 41 (207) 623-3870 [email protected] President & CEO Belfast, ME 04915 of Broadcasters www.belfastmaine.org (207) 824-7123 P. O. Box 1247, Bethel, ME 04217 Maine Better Ms. Maria Fuentes, [email protected] 42 (207) 622-0526 8 Station Place, P O Box 1247, Bethel Transportation Association Executive Director www.bethelmaine.com 138 Main Street, Suite 101 [email protected] Maine Innkeepers Mr. Greg Dugal, 43 (207) 865-6100 Saco, ME 04072 www.biddefordsacochamber.org Association Executive Director P.O. Box 520 [email protected] Blue Hill, ME 04614 www.bluehillpeninsula.org Maine Merchants Mr. Curtis Picard, 44 (207) 623-1149 P.O. Box 356, (207) 633-7448 Association Executive Director Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 [email protected] 192 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor www.boothbayharbor.com Ms. Carolann P.O. Box 187, Boothbay, ME 04537 45 Maine Office of Tourism (207) 624-7483 [email protected] Ouellette, Director Route 27 & 323 Adams Pond Road, www.boothbay.org Boothbay Maine State Mr. Dana Connors, (800) 324-7355; (207) 647-8372 46 Box 236, Bridgton, ME 04009 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce President (207) 623-4568 101 Portland Street, Bridgton www.mainelakeschamber.com (207) 469-2078 Mr. Vaughn Stinson, (888) 624-6345; 52 Main Street, Bucksport, ME 04416 47 Maine Tourism Association [email protected] CEO (207) 623-0363 P. O. Box 1676, Bucksport www.bucksportbaychamber.com Ms. Kimberly N. (207) 492-1362 Mid-Maine 657 Main Street, Suite 1, 48 Lindlof, (207) 873-3315 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Caribou, ME 04736-2132 President & CEO www.cariboumaine.net

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(207) 764-1583 Central Aroostook Ms. Theresa Fowler, 3 Houlton Road, 16 (207) 764-6561 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Presque Isle, ME 04769-0672 www.centralaroostookchamber.com China Area Business Ms. Marlene Iverson, 128 Weeks Mills Road, 17 (207) 445-3183 Betterment Association Secretary-Treasurer Weeks Mills, ME 04358 Cobscook Bay Area Ms. Carol Dennison, (207) 871-3714; 18 P.O. Box 42, [email protected] Chamber of Commerce President (207) 733-2009 Whiting, ME 04691 www.cobscookbay.com Ms. Carisa Carney, P.O. Box 13, Damariscotta Region [email protected] 19 Membership and (207) 563-8340 Damariscotta, ME 04543 Chamber of Commerce www.damariscottaregion.com. Marketing Director 15 Courtyard St., #2, Damariscotta (207) 367-5165 Deer Isle-Stonington Ms. Christina Shipps, P. O. Box 490, 20 (207) 348-6124 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce President Deer Isle, ME 04627 www.deerisle.com (207) 853-4747 Eastport Area Ms. Margaret Keay, P.O. Box 254, Eastport, ME 04631 21 (207) 853-4644 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce President 64 Water Street, Eastport www.eastportchamber.net (207) 667-2617 Ellsworth Area Mr. Tony Cameron, 163 High Street, 22 (207) 667-5584 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellsworth, ME 04605 www.ellsworthchamber.org Ms. Pamela (207) 663-2122 Forks Area Route 201, Box 1, 23 Christopher, (207) 663-2121 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce West Forks, ME 04985 Executive Director www.forksarea.com Mr. Michael Bosse, (207) 472-3810 Fort Fairfield 18 Community Center Drive, 24 Economic Development & (207) 472-3802 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Fort Fairfield, ME 04742 Marketing Director www.fortcc.org Greater Fort Kent Area (800) 733-3563; P.O. Box 430, [email protected] 25 Executive Director Chamber of Commerce (207) 834-5354 Fort Kent, ME 04743-0430 www.fortkentchamber.com (207) 778-2438 Franklin County Mr. Marc Relford, 248 Wilton Road, 26 (207) 778-4215 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Interim Director Farmington, ME 04938 www.franklincountymaine.org Greater Freeport P.O. Box 335, [email protected] 27 Executive Director (207) 847-5240 Chamber of Commerce Freeport, ME 04032-0335 www.freeportmainechamber.com (207) 865-0929 Freeport Economic Sande Updegraph, 30 Main Street, 28 (207) 865-4743, ext. 117 [email protected] Development Corporation Executive Director Freeport, ME 04032 www.freeportecon.com (207) 865-0881 Ms. Kelly Edwards, (800) 865-1994; P.O. Box 452, Freeport, ME 04032-0452 29 Freeport USA [email protected] Event Coordinator (207) 865-1212 23 Depot Street, Freeport www.freeportusa.com (207) 532-4961 Greater Houlton Ms. Jane Torres, 109 Main Street, 30 (207) 532-4216 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Houlton, ME 04730 www.greaterhoulton.com Jackman-Moose River (207) 668-4171 Ms. Annie Nielsen, (888) 633-5225; P.O. Box 368, Jackman, ME 04945 31 Region Chamber of [email protected] Office Clerk (207) 668-4171 534 Main Street, Jackman Commerce www.jackmanmaine.org Ms. Regina Cote, (207) 897-3545 Jay, Livermore, Livermore P.O. Box 458, 32 Administrative (207) 897-6755 [email protected] Falls Chamber of Commerce Livermore Falls, ME 04254 Assistant www.jay-livermore-lf.org

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(207) 764-1583 Central Aroostook Ms. Theresa Fowler, 3 Houlton Road, 16 (207) 764-6561 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Presque Isle, ME 04769-0672 www.centralaroostookchamber.com China Area Business Ms. Marlene Iverson, 128 Weeks Mills Road, 17 (207) 445-3183 Betterment Association Secretary-Treasurer Weeks Mills, ME 04358 Cobscook Bay Area Ms. Carol Dennison, (207) 871-3714; 18 P.O. Box 42, [email protected] Chamber of Commerce President (207) 733-2009 Whiting, ME 04691 www.cobscookbay.com Ms. Carisa Carney, P.O. Box 13, Damariscotta Region [email protected] 19 Membership and (207) 563-8340 Damariscotta, ME 04543 Chamber of Commerce www.damariscottaregion.com. Marketing Director 15 Courtyard St., #2, Damariscotta (207) 367-5165 Deer Isle-Stonington Ms. Christina Shipps, P. O. Box 490, 20 (207) 348-6124 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce President Deer Isle, ME 04627 www.deerisle.com (207) 853-4747 Eastport Area Ms. Margaret Keay, P.O. Box 254, Eastport, ME 04631 21 (207) 853-4644 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce President 64 Water Street, Eastport www.eastportchamber.net (207) 667-2617 Ellsworth Area Mr. Tony Cameron, 163 High Street, 22 (207) 667-5584 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ellsworth, ME 04605 www.ellsworthchamber.org Ms. Pamela (207) 663-2122 Forks Area Route 201, Box 1, 23 Christopher, (207) 663-2121 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce West Forks, ME 04985 Executive Director www.forksarea.com Mr. Michael Bosse, (207) 472-3810 Fort Fairfield 18 Community Center Drive, 24 Economic Development & (207) 472-3802 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Fort Fairfield, ME 04742 Marketing Director www.fortcc.org Greater Fort Kent Area (800) 733-3563; P.O. Box 430, [email protected] 25 Executive Director Chamber of Commerce (207) 834-5354 Fort Kent, ME 04743-0430 www.fortkentchamber.com (207) 778-2438 Franklin County Mr. Marc Relford, 248 Wilton Road, 26 (207) 778-4215 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Interim Director Farmington, ME 04938 www.franklincountymaine.org Greater Freeport P.O. Box 335, [email protected] 27 Executive Director (207) 847-5240 Chamber of Commerce Freeport, ME 04032-0335 www.freeportmainechamber.com (207) 865-0929 Freeport Economic Sande Updegraph, 30 Main Street, 28 (207) 865-4743, ext. 117 [email protected] Development Corporation Executive Director Freeport, ME 04032 www.freeportecon.com (207) 865-0881 Ms. Kelly Edwards, (800) 865-1994; P.O. Box 452, Freeport, ME 04032-0452 29 Freeport USA [email protected] Event Coordinator (207) 865-1212 23 Depot Street, Freeport www.freeportusa.com (207) 532-4961 Greater Houlton Ms. Jane Torres, 109 Main Street, 30 (207) 532-4216 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Houlton, ME 04730 www.greaterhoulton.com Jackman-Moose River (207) 668-4171 Ms. Annie Nielsen, (888) 633-5225; P.O. Box 368, Jackman, ME 04945 31 Region Chamber of [email protected] Office Clerk (207) 668-4171 534 Main Street, Jackman Commerce www.jackmanmaine.org Ms. Regina Cote, (207) 897-3545 Jay, Livermore, Livermore P.O. Box 458, 32 Administrative (207) 897-6755 [email protected] Falls Chamber of Commerce Livermore Falls, ME 04254 Assistant www.jay-livermore-lf.org

11 2012-2013 Chamber Directory & Resources Information 2012-2013 Chamber Directory & Resources Information 12 # Chamber of Commerce Contact Person  ICON KEY: This list also includes members of the Maine Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Katahdin Area Ms. Jean Boddy, Office   33 (207) 723-4443 Mailing Address Physical Location Chamber of Commerce Coordinator  Telephone  Email  Fax  Website Kennebec Valley Mr. Peter G. Thompson, President (207) 623-4559 34 Chamber of Commerce & CEO    Kennebunk-Kennebunkport- Ms. Ginny Brooks Griffith, (207) 967-0858; / / / 35 Interim Director (207) 967-0857 Arundel Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 59, Lewiston, ME 04243 (207) 783-4481 415 Lisbon Street, Business Service Center [email protected] Limestone Mr. Joey Lapierre, 36 (207) 325-4704 at KeyBank Plaza, Lewiston www.androscoggincounty.com President Chamber of Commerce (215) 836-5836 18 East Mill Road, Greater Lincoln Lakes [email protected] Ms. Traci Gauthier, Flourtown, PA 19031 37 Region Chamber of (207) 794-8065 www.atlantic4us.com Executive Director (207) 622-9111 P.O. Box 5542, Commerce [email protected] Augusta, ME 04332-5542 Machias Bay Area Ms. Kathy Howell, www.prodcomm.com 38 (207) 255-4402 Chamber of Commerce Executive Director 208 Maine Avenue [email protected] Bangor, ME 04401 www.visitbangormaine.com (207) 990-1427 MacMillan Mr. Bruce MacMillan, 208 Maine Avenue 39 (207) 415-2632 [email protected] Associates, Inc. President Bangor, ME 04401-4323 www.bangorregion.com Greater Madawaska Mr. Roger Thibodeau, P.O. Box 158 (207) 667-9080 40 (207) 728-7000 Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bar Harbor, ME 04609-0158 [email protected] 1201 Bar Harbor Road, Bar Harbor www.barharborinfo.com (207) 338-5823 Maine Association Ms. Suzanne Goucher, 14 Main Street, 41 (207) 623-3870 [email protected] President & CEO Belfast, ME 04915 of Broadcasters www.belfastmaine.org (207) 824-7123 P. O. Box 1247, Bethel, ME 04217 Maine Better Ms. Maria Fuentes, [email protected] 42 (207) 622-0526 8 Station Place, P O Box 1247, Bethel Transportation Association Executive Director www.bethelmaine.com 138 Main Street, Suite 101 [email protected] Maine Innkeepers Mr. Greg Dugal, 43 (207) 865-6100 Saco, ME 04072 www.biddefordsacochamber.org Association Executive Director P.O. Box 520 [email protected] Blue Hill, ME 04614 www.bluehillpeninsula.org Maine Merchants Mr. Curtis Picard, 44 (207) 623-1149 P.O. Box 356, (207) 633-7448 Association Executive Director Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 [email protected] 192 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor www.boothbayharbor.com Ms. Carolann P.O. Box 187, Boothbay, ME 04537 45 Maine Office of Tourism (207) 624-7483 [email protected] Ouellette, Director Route 27 & 323 Adams Pond Road, www.boothbay.org Boothbay Maine State Mr. Dana Connors, (800) 324-7355; (207) 647-8372 46 Box 236, Bridgton, ME 04009 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce President (207) 623-4568 101 Portland Street, Bridgton www.mainelakeschamber.com (207) 469-2078 Mr. Vaughn Stinson, (888) 624-6345; 52 Main Street, Bucksport, ME 04416 47 Maine Tourism Association [email protected] CEO (207) 623-0363 P. O. Box 1676, Bucksport www.bucksportbaychamber.com Ms. Kimberly N. (207) 492-1362 Mid-Maine 657 Main Street, Suite 1, 48 Lindlof, (207) 873-3315 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Caribou, ME 04736-2132 President & CEO www.cariboumaine.net

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10  / /  /  2011-2012 DIRECTORY OF LOCAL & REGIONAL CHAMBERS 1029 Central Street, (207) 723-5708 Millinocket, ME 04462 www.katahdinmaine.com OF OMMERCE IN AINE C M (207) 626-9342 P.O. Box 676, Augusta, ME 04332-0676 [email protected] 21 University Drive, Augusta www.augustamaine.com  # Chamber of Commerce Contact Person P.O. Box 740, Kennebunk, ME 04043 (207) 967-2867 17 Western Avenue, Kennebunk www.visitthekennebunks.com Androscoggin County Mr. Chip Morrison, 1 (207) 783-2249 (207) 325-3330 Chamber of Commerce President 93 Main Street, [email protected] Limestone, ME 04750 Atlantic Communications Mr. Hayden Wilbur, www.limestonemaine.org. 2 Chief Operating (800) 832-3747 (207) 794-8065 Group, Inc. P.O. Box 164, Officer [email protected] Lincoln, ME 04457 Mr. Wayne Mitchell, www.lincolnmechamber.org 3 Augusta Board of Trade (207) 622-9100 CEO (207) 255-4402 P.O. Box 606, Greater Bangor Convention Ms. Kerrie Tripp, (800) 916-0073; [email protected] 4 Machias, ME 04654 & Visitors Bureau Executive Director (207) 947-5205 www.machiaschamber.org Bangor Region Mr. John Porter, 20 Sunny View Lane, (207) 443-4199 5 (207) 947-0307 Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Phippsburg, ME 04562 [email protected] P.O. Box 144, (207) 728-4696 Bar Harbor Mr. Chris Fogg, (800) 288-5103; 6 Madawaska, ME 04756 [email protected] Executive Director (207) 664-2940 Chamber of Commerce 356 Main Street, Madawaska www.greatermadawaskachamber.com (207) 621-0585 Belfast Area Mr. Jack Driscoll, (207) 338-5900; 69 Sewall Street, Suite 2, 7 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (207) 338-3310 Augusta, ME 04330-5630 www.mab.org (207) 623-2928 Bethel Area Mrs. Robin Zinchuk, (207) 824-2282; 146 State Street, 8 [email protected] Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (800) 442-5826 Augusta, ME 04330-7493 www.mbtaonline.org Biddeford-Saco Chamber Mr. Craig Pendleton, (207) 865-6120 9 (207) 282-1567 304 U.S. Route 1, of Commerce & Industry Executive Director [email protected] Blue Hill Peninsula Mr. Kurt Stoll, Freeport, ME 04032-7016 10 (207) 374-3242 www.maineinns.com Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (207) 623-8377 45 Melville Street, Suite 1, Boothbay Harbor Region Ms. Catherine Wygant, (800) 266-8422; [email protected] 11 Augusta, ME 04330 Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (207) 633-2353 www.mainemerchants.org (207) 287-8070 111 Sewall Street, 3rd Floor, Boothbay Region Information Mr. Carl Jordan, [email protected] 12 (207) 633-4743 Augusta, ME 04333 Center / Chamber Vice President www.visitmaine.com (207) 622-7723 125 Community Drive, Suite 101, Augusta, Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Mr. Jim Mains, (207) 647-3472; [email protected] 13 ME 04330-8010 Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (207) 647-8104 www.mainechamber.org Ms. Leslie Seifert (207) 623-0388 Bucksport Bay Area (207) 469-2078; 327 Water Street, 14 Wombacher, [email protected] Chamber of Commerce (207) 469-6818 Hallowell, ME 04347 Executive Director www.mainetourism.com (207) 877-0087 Caribou Area (800) 722-7648; 50 Elm Street, 15 Executive Director [email protected] (207) 498-6156 Waterville, ME 04901 Chamber of Commerce www.midmainechamber.com

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WEBSITE: WWW.INTERNHELPME.COM 18 Harbor Road, [email protected] Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 www.mountdesertchamber.org How can Local/Regional Chambers help keep young adults here in Maine to begin their P.O. Box 184, [email protected] careers and grow our economy? InternHelpME.com is a statewide internship-matching web- Norridgewock, ME 04957 www.norridgewockareachamber.com based program that links employers, students, colleges and universities. This unique program (207) 641-0856 helps establish a critical link between students and prospective employers and in doing so will P.O. Box 2289, Ogunquit, ME 03907 [email protected] help keep young adults here in Maine to begin their careers and grow our economy. 36 Main Street, Route 1 South, Ogunquit Consider the value of this program to your members and your community. www.ogunquit.org (207) 934-4994 Some resources we are able to provide for you are newsletter articles describing 11 First Street, [email protected] Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 InternHelpMe.com and a logo linked to the InternHelpME.com website. We will www.oldorchardbeachmaine.com come to your chamber and provide a presentation on the program to your members (207) 743-0687 4 Western Avenue, with a demonstration of the website (if internet is available) and speak to the impor- [email protected] South Paris, ME 04281 tance of using interns to grow a business. www.oxfordhillsmaine.com LEARN MORE! For more information about InternHelpME.com, please con- (207) 596-6549 P.O. Box 508, [email protected] tact JoyceLaRoche by calling (207) 623-4568, ext. 113, or by emailing Rockland, ME 04841 [email protected], or Amy Downing by calling (207) 623-4568, ext. 104, www.visitcamden.com or by emailing [email protected]. 37 Bray Hill Road, [email protected] Phillips, ME 04966 MAINE STATE CHAMBER PROGRAM: P.O. Box 376, (207) 564-7533 Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426-0376 www.piscataquischamber.com MAINE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP NETWORK 1033 South Street, Dover-Foxcroft (207) 874-9043 94 Commercial Street, Suite 300, [email protected] WEBSITE: WWW.INTERNHELPME.COM Portland, ME 04101-4738 www.visitportland.com The Maine Business Leadership Network (BLN) is a statewide, employer-driven (207) 772-1179 443 Congress Street, [email protected] program designed for business leaders to promote hiring practices that enable quali- Portland, ME 04101-3591 fied people with disabilities to enter and succeed in the workplace. The Maine Business www.portlandregion.com (207) 864-5366 Leadership Network offers employers: P.O. Box 317, Rangeley, ME 04970 [email protected] • Access to pertinent disability hiring information; 6 Park Road, Rangeley • A network of employers who share information on common disability employment issues; www.rangeleymaine.com 10 Bridge Street, • Exposure to qualified job applicants and disabilities; [email protected] Rumford, ME 04276 www.rivervalleychamber.com • Opportunities to provide training and work experience for job seekers with disabilities; and, P.O. Box 123, Francis, ME 04774-0123 • Improved access to customers with disabilities. [email protected] 971 Main Street, Saint Francis (207) 324-8290 917 Main Street, Suite B, Many Business Leadership Networks were established as part of a national im- [email protected] Sanford, ME 04073 itative started by the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and supported www.sanfordchamber.org by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN) P. O. Box 381, [email protected] is now the national organization providing guidance and support. Winter Harbor, ME 04693 www.acadia-schoodic.org LEARN MORE! For more information about how to become a BLN charter (207) 893-0110 P.O Box 1015, member, contact Jim Baumer, director of the Maine BLN, by calling (207) 215-1492 [email protected] Windham, ME 04062-1015 or by emailing [email protected]. www.sebagolakeschamber.com 7 2012-2013 Chamber Directory & Resources Information 2012-2013 Chamber Directory & Resources Information 16 # Chamber of Commerce Contact Person  MAINE STATE CHAMBER PROGRAM: Sebasticook Valley 66 Executive Director (207) 368-4698 HAMBER LUE PTIONS Chamber of Commerce C B O

Skowhegan Area Mr. Cory King, WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBER.ORG/BLUEOPTIONS (207) 474-3621 67 Chamber of Commerce Executive Director The Maine State Chamber Purchasing Alliance, Inc. is offering small busi- Southern Midcoast Mr. Steven Wallace, (877) 725-8797; 68 nesses with 2 to 50 employees, as well as self-employed people, exclusively to members Maine Chamber President (207) 725-8797 of a local or regional chamber of commerce a suite of 11 health plans called Chamber Southwest Harbor-Tremont Mr. Jay Emlen, Office 69 (207) 244-9264 BlueOptions (effective January 1, 2013). Included are six preferred provider organi- Chamber of Commerce Manager zation (PPO) plans with different deductibles and coinsurance levels, two HMOs, St. Croix Valley Ms. Julie Jordan, (207) 454-2308; and three Health Savings Account (HSA) plans. 70 Chamber of Commerce Executive Director (888) 422-3112 The Chamber BlueOptions product offers 11 insurance plans from which each em- Mr. Mel Read, ployee may choose, with only 60% of eligible employees being required for group coverage. 71 Support Services of Maine (207) 233-0827 Proprietor In addition, Purchasing Alliance employers can qualify for a 3% discount on an- Trenton Mr. Peter Lazas, nual premiums if they undertake certain wellness activities. The 3% discount would 72 (207) 667-1259 Chamber of Commerce President become available at employers’ annual renewal for groups of 15-50 employees. Union Area Ms. Erica Morton, Businesses can obtain a quote by contacting Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 73 (207) 785-3300 Chamber of Commerce President producers. A complete list is available online at www.mainechamber.org by clicking Upper Kennebec Valley Ms. Cyndee Gagnon, (207) 672-4100; on the Chamber BlueOptions icon and selecting “Find a producer.” 74 Chamber of Commerce President (207) 672-4191 Mr. Geoffrey O'Hara, MAINE STATE CHAMBER PROGRAM: 75 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, (401) 831-8885 Eastern Region ONEVOICE Greater Van Buren 76 Mr. Tony Martin (207) 868-5059 Chamber of Commerce WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBER.ORG/1VOICE_ABOUT Vinalhaven Ms. Kris Davidson, 77 (207) 863-2580 Chamber of Commerce President Complimentary* Associate Member status in the Maine State Chamber of Com- Wells Chamber of Ms. Eleanor Vadenais, merce is offered to a Maine company employing fewer than 10 people; and, a member in good 78 (207) 646-2451 Commerce Executive Director standing of any local or regional chamber of commerce in the state of Maine. Associate members are not voting members of the organization, but are eligible Mr. Jeffrey Sequin, Winthrop Lakes Region to upgrade their membership to any Investor status, at any time. Associate Member 79 Volunteer Executive (207) 377-8020 Chamber of Commerce Director status includes the following benefits and privileges: § Wiscasset Area Mr. Chris Dilts, Participation in the Maine State Chamber’s Grassroots Action Network, which includes 80 (207) 882-9600 Chamber of Commerce President email alerts and calls to action on vital small business legislation; § An electronic subscription to the Maine State Chamber’s newsletter, Impact Yarmouth Ms. Carolyn Schuster, 81 (207) 846-3984 (printed newletter available for regular subscription price of $75 annually); Chamber of Commerce Executive Director § Polling on issues related to small business public policy; and, § Access to Maine State Chamber’s advocacy expertise through www.mainechamber.org. The Greater York Region Ms. Holly Roberts, 82 (207) 363-4422 To activate your complimentary membership, simply visit WWW.MAINECHAM- Chamber of Commerce Executive Director BER.ORG, click “join” at the top of the homepage, and follow the prompts. For more information, please contact Linda Caprara by calling (207) 623-4568, ext. 106, or by emailing [email protected]. * Some restrictions apply.

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6  / /  /  MAINE STATE CHAMBER PROGRAM: (207) 368-5312 P. O. Box 464, Newport, ME 04953 LLIANCE OF AINE HAMBERS [email protected] A M C 1589 Main Street, Palmyra www.ourchamber.org (207) 474-3306 WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBER.ORG/CHALLIANCE 23 Commercial Street, [email protected] Skowhegan, ME 04976-1714 www.skowheganchamber.com The Alliance of Maine Chambers is unique within the chamber industry in (207) 725-9787 2 Main Street, Border Trust Business [email protected] the United States. It not only offers increased membership benefits to our existing Center, Topsham, ME 04086 www.midcoastmaine.com members, but it also provides prospective members an added incentive to join a P.O. Box 1143, 329 Main Street, [email protected] local/regional chamber. The Chamber Alliance has intentionally crafted programs for Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 www.acadiachamber.com (207) 454-2308 Maine’s small businesses to provide them with the same advantages of chamber mem- 39 Union Street #2, [email protected] Calais, ME 04619-1819 bership that larger companies enjoy. In fact, through the Alliance program, small www.visitstcroixvalley.com (207) 846-2219 businesses that are currently members of a local chamber can join the Maine State P.O. Box 188, Yarmouth, ME 04096 [email protected] Chamber at a special rate. 1007 Bar Harbor Road #102, [email protected] The Chamber Alliance program is designed to provide businesses with savings, Trenton, ME 04605 www.trentonmaine.com discounts, and resources, which otherwise wouldn’t be available. These programs pro- P.O. Box 603, [email protected] Union, ME 04862 www.unionareachamber.org vide some relief or benefit to both large and small businesses. (207) 672-4100 P.O. Box 491, Established in 2000, the Alliance has grown in membership from 22 to 50 current [email protected] Bingham, ME 04920 members. A partnership project with local and regional chambers of commerce, this www.upperkennebecvalleychamber.com (401) 831-1711 One Davol Square, Suite 310, alliance represents more than 17,100 businesses throughout Maine. [email protected] Providence, RI 02903 www.uschamber.com (207) 868-2222 51 Main Street, Suite 101, [email protected] CHAMBER ALLIANCE CONTACT INFORMATION Van Buren, ME 04785 For general information about the Alliance of Maine Chambers and its programs, contact www.vanburenmaine.com Joyce LaRoche by calling (207) 623-4568, ext. 113, or emailing [email protected]. P.O. Box 703, [email protected] For more detailed information, contact the appropriate company listed below. Vinalhaven, ME 04863 vinalhaven.org (207) 646-8104 P.O. Box 356, [email protected] Wells, ME 04090 www.wellschamber.org (207) 377-2767 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING PROGRAM P.O. Box 51, Winthrop, ME 04364 / 94 [email protected] Highland Avenue, Winthrop TSYS Merchant Solutions www.winthropchamber.org Melissa Mansfield, regional sales executive P.O. Box 306, [email protected] (603) 339-3598 [email protected] Wiscasset, ME 04578 www.wiscassetchamber.com (207) 846-5419 162 Main Street, [email protected] Yarmouth, ME 04096 DENTAL INSURANCE PROGRAM www.yarmouthmaine.org (207) 363-7320 Securian Dental Plans 1 Stonewall Lane, [email protected] Douglas Cranshaw [email protected] York, ME 03909 (207) 799-4692 www.gatewaytomaine.org

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5 2012-2013 Chamber Directory & Resources Information 2012-2013 Chamber Directory & Resources Information 18 INDEX OF TOWNS AND CITIES ABOUT THE MAINE STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THE NUMBERS BELOW REFER TO THE LEFT COLUMN OF THE LISTING BEGINNING ON PAGE 9 WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBER.ORG Abbot ...... 57 Bristol ...... 19 Damariscotta...... 19 Acadia National Park . . 6, 50, 64 Brooklin ...... 10 Dayton ...... 9 As the state’s most influential business advocate, the Acton ...... 63 Brooks...... 7 Dedham ...... 5 Addison...... 38 Brooksville ...... 10, 14 Deer Isle-Stonington . . . . 20, 22 Maine State Chamber of Commerce works to ensure a Albion ...... 17, 48 Brownfield ...... 13 Denmark...... 13 business climate in which Maine State Chamber mem- Alexander ...... 70 Brownville...... 57 Dennistown Plantation . . . . . 31 bers, large and small, can compete successfully in the Alfred ...... 63 Brunswick ...... 68 Dennysville ...... 18, 21, 38 Allagash...... 25 Bryant Pond ...... 8 Detroit...... 66 local, regional, national, and world marketplaces. Alna...... 19, 80 Buckfield ...... 54 Dexter ...... 57, 66 Since 1889, the Maine State Chamber has been fight- Amity...... 30 Bucksport ...... 14 Dixfield ...... 61 ing to lower your cost of doing business. Through our Andover ...... 8, 61 Burlington...... 37 Dover-Foxcroft...... 57 Anson ...... 67 Burnham ...... 48 Downeast Maine...... 64 Grassroots Action Network and OneVoice program, we Appleton ...... 73 Buxton ...... 9 Dresden...... 34, 68, 80 work with a network of approximately 5,000 companies Arrowsic ...... 68 Byron...... 61 Durham...... 1, 27 Arundel ...... 9, 35 Calais...... 22, 70 Dyer Brook...... 30 statewide that see the value in such a service and provide Ashland ...... 16 Campobello Island, NB . . 18, 22 Eagle Lake...... 25 the financial support that keeps our access, advocacy, and Athens...... 67 Canaan ...... 67 East Boothbay ...... 11, 12 leadership going strong. As Maine’s Chamber, we make Atkinson ...... 57 Canton...... 61 East Machias...... 38 Auburn ...... 1 Cape Elizabeth ...... 59 East Millinocket ...... 33 sure that the business environment of the state continues Augusta ...... 34 Caratunk ...... 23, 74 Easton...... 16 to thrive. The Maine State Chamber of Commerce advo- Avon ...... 26, 56 Caribou ...... 15 Eastport ...... 18, 21 cates on behalf of their interests before the legislature and Baileyville ...... 70 Carmel...... 5 Eddington...... 5 Bancroft ...... 30 Carrabassett Valley ...... 26 Edgecomb. . . . 11, 12, 19, 68, 80 regulatory agencies and through conferences, seminars, Bangor...... 5 Carroll ...... 37 Edmunds...... 18, 21 and affiliated programs. Its advocacy efforts focus on Bar Harbor ...... 6, 22 Carthage ...... 26, 61 Eliot...... 82 seven central themes: tax policy, health care, energy/envi- Baring ...... 70 Cary Plantation ...... 30 Ellsworth...... 22 Bass Harbor ...... 69 Casco...... 13, 65 Embden ...... 67 ronment, workers’ compensation, economic development, Bath...... 68 Castine...... 10, 14 Enfield...... 37 education, and government spending/budget. Beals ...... 38 Castle Hill ...... 16 Etna...... 66 Beaver Cove ...... 49 Caswell ...... 36 Eustis...... 26 Known widely as The Voice of Maine Business, the Belfast ...... 7, 14 Chapman...... 16 Exeter ...... 66 Maine State Chamber is a not-for-profit organization Belgrade ...... 34, 48 Charlotte ...... 21, 70 Fairfield ...... 48 supported through membership dues and contributions. Belmont ...... 7 Chelsea ...... 34 Falmouth...... 59 Benedicta...... 30 Cherryfield ...... 38 Farmingdale ...... 34 Our staff testify before the Maine Legislature and the Benton...... 48 Chester ...... 37 Farmington ...... 26 state’s regulatory agencies; intervene in adjudicatory Bernard ...... 69 Chesterville ...... 26 Fayette...... 32, 34 hearings; draft business-oriented laws and rules; meet Berwick ...... 63 China...... 17, 48 Fort Fairfield...... 24 Bethel ...... 8 Clinton ...... 48 Fort Kent ...... 25 regularly with business and state decision-makers; and, Biddeford ...... 9 Columbia...... 38 Franklin...... 64 keep members informed through newsletters, emails, Bingham ...... 74 Columbia Falls ...... 38 Freeport ...... 27, 59 alerts, reports, conferences, programs, seminars, and Blaine ...... 16 Connor ...... 15 Frenchville ...... 25, 40 Blanchard ...... 57 Coplin Plantation ...... 26 Friendship...... 55 through personal contacts. Blue Hill ...... 10, 14, 22 Corinna ...... 66 Fryeburg ...... 13 Boothbay...... 11, 12 Cornville ...... 67 Gardiner ...... 34 Boothbay Harbor ...... 11, 12 Crawford...... 38 Georgetown ...... 68 Bowdoin ...... 68 Crystal ...... 30 Gilead ...... 8 LEARN MORE! Bowdoinham...... 68 Cumberland ...... 59 Glenburn...... 5 Bowerbank ...... 57 Cumberland Center ...... 59 Glenwood Plantation ...... 30 Bradley ...... 5 Cushing ...... 55 Gorham...... 59 Visit www.MaineChamber.org for events information, Bremen ...... 19 Cutler...... 38 Gouldsboro...... 64 legislative updates, free member downloads, Brewer...... 5 Cyr Plantation...... 76 Grand Lake Stream ...... 70 and money-saving program information. Bridgton ...... 13 Dallas Plantation...... 26, 60 Gray...... 65

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4 CONTACT THE INDEX OF TOWNS AND CITIES MAINE STATE CHAMBER THE NUMBERS BELOW REFER TO THE LEFT COLUMN OF THE LISTING BEGINNING ON PAGE 9 WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBER.ORG Greene...... 1 Lincoln (town) ...... 37 Mount Katahdin...... 33 Greenville ...... 49 Lincoln County...... 55 Moxie Gore...... 23 125 Community Drive, Suite 101, Augusta, Maine 04330 Greenwood ...... 8 Linneus ...... 30 Mt. Chase ...... 30 Telephone (207) 623-4568 w Fax (207) 622-7723 Guilford ...... 57 Lisbon ...... 1 Mt. Vernon ...... 34 Hall Quarry...... 50, 69 Litchfield...... 34 Naples ...... 13, 65 www.mainechamber.org w [email protected] Hallowell ...... 34 Little Deer Isle ...... 20 National ...... 75 Hamlin ...... 76 Littleton ...... 30 New Canada ...... 25 Hammond...... 30 Livermore ...... 1, 32 New Gloucester ...... 1, 65 PRESIDENT’S Hampden ...... 5 Livermore Falls...... 1, 32 New Limerick ...... 30 OFFICE Hancock ...... 22 Locke Mills ...... 8 New Sharon ...... 26 Hanover ...... 8, 61 Long Pond ...... 31 New Sweden ...... 15 Harpswell ...... 68 Lovell...... 13 New Vineyard...... 26 Dana Connors ext. 103 Harrington ...... 38 Lower Enchanted ...... 31 Newburgh...... 5 President Harrison ...... 13, 54 Lubec ...... 18, 22, 38 Newcastle ...... 11, 12, 19 dana.f.connors@ Hartford ...... 54 Lyman ...... 9 Newport ...... 66 Hartland ...... 66 Machias ...... 22, 38 Newry ...... 8 mainechamber.org Haynesville ...... 30 Machiasport ...... 38 Nobleboro ...... 19 Hebron ...... 54 Madawaska ...... 40 Norridgewock...... 51 Rita Stoddard ext. 101 Hermon ...... 5 Madison ...... 51, 67 North Anson ...... 67 Office Manager & Hinckley ...... 48 Madrid...... 26, 56 North Berwick ...... 63 Hodgdon...... 30 Manchester ...... 34, 79 North Haven ...... 55 Executive Assistant Holden ...... 5 Manset...... 69 North Yarmouth ...... 81 to the President Hollis...... 9 Mapleton...... 16 Northeast Carry ...... 49 ADVOCACY MEMBERSHIP Houlton...... 30 Mars Hill ...... 16 Northeast Harbor...... 50 rstoddard@ Howland ...... 37 Marshfield...... 38 Northfield ...... 38 mainechamber.org SERVICES Hudson ...... 5 Masardis ...... 16 Northport ...... 7 Peter Gore ext. 107 Industry...... 26 Matinicus Island ...... 55 Norway ...... 54 Vice President of Advocacy Joyce LaRoche ext. 113 Island Falls ...... 30 Mattamiscontis ...... 37 Oakland...... 48 & Government Relations Vice President of Jackman...... 31 Mattawamkeag ...... 37 Ocean Park ...... 53 COMMUNICATIONS Jay ...... 26, 32 Mechanic Falls ...... 1, 54 Ogunquit...... 52 [email protected] Membership & Marketing Jefferson ...... 19, 34 Meddybemps ...... 70 Old Orchard Beach ...... 53 Melanie Baillargeon jlaroche@ Johnson Mountain ...... 31 Medford ...... 57 Old Town ...... 5 Ben Gilman ext. 108 mainechamber.org Jonesboro ...... 38 Medway...... 33 Orland...... 14, 22 ext. 110 Senior Governmental Jonesport...... 38 Mercer...... 51 Orono ...... 5 Director of Communications Katahdin Region...... 33 Mexico...... 61 Orrington ...... 5 Relations Specialist Amy Downing ext. 104 melanieb@ Keegan ...... 76 Milbridge...... 38 Otisfield ...... 54 bgilman@ mainechamber.org Member Services & Kenduskeag...... 5 Milford ...... 5 Otter Creek...... 50 mainechamber.org Program Manager Kennebunk ...... 35 Millinocket ...... 33 Owls Head ...... 55 adowning@ Kennebunkport ...... 35 Milo...... 57 Oxbow ...... 16 Jessica Laliberte Kingfield ...... 26 Minot...... 1 Oxford ...... 54 FINANCE ext. 111 mainechamber.org Kittery...... 82 Monhegan Island ...... 11, 55 Palermo...... 17 Governmental Relations Knox County ...... 55 Monmouth ...... 34, 79 Palmyra ...... 66 Specialist Melody Rousseau Kokadjo ...... 49 Monroe ...... 7 Paris...... 54 Scott Samson ext. 114 jlaliberte@ Lakeville Plantation ...... 37 Monson...... 49, 57 Parkman ...... 57 ext. 102 Lebanon ...... 63 Monticello...... 30 Parlin Pond Plantation . . . 23, 31 Financial Coordinator mainechamber.org ssamson@ Sponsorship & Lee...... 37 Montville...... 7 Passadumkeag...... 37 mainechamber.org Advertising Sales Manager Leeds...... 1 Moody...... 78 Pembroke ...... 18, 21, 38, 70 Linda Caprara ext. 106 mrousseau@ Levant ...... 5 Moose River ...... 31 Penobscot ...... 14, 10 Director of Grassroots Advocacy mainechamber.org Lewiston ...... 1 Moro Plantation ...... 30 Sedgwick ...... 10 Limerick ...... 65 Morrill ...... 7 Perry ...... 18, 21, 70 lcaprara@ Limestone ...... 36 Moscow...... 23, 74 Peru...... 61 mainechamber.org Limington ...... 65 Mount Desert Island ...... 50 Phillips...... 26, 56

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20 INDEX OF TOWNS AND CITIES ABOUT THE MAINE ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES THE NUMBERS BELOW REFER TO THE LEFT COLUMN OF THE LISTING BEGINNING ON PAGE 9 WEBSITE: WWW.MAINECHAMBERSUNITED.COM Phippsburg ...... 68 Sipayik ...... 18 Union ...... 55, 73 Piscataquis County ...... 57 Skowhegan ...... 51, 67 Unity ...... 7, 48 The Maine Association of Chamber of Commerce Pittsfield ...... 66 Smithfield ...... 51, 67 Upper Enchanted ...... 31 Pittston ...... 34 Soldier Pond ...... 25 Van Buren...... 76 Executives (MACCE) provides a forum where chamber Plaisted ...... 25 Solon ...... 67, 74 Vassalboro...... 17, 48 executives meet to share ideas, network with peers, and Pleasant Point ...... 21 Somerville ...... 34 Veazie ...... 5 build partnerships with other chambers of commerce Pleasant Ridge...... 74 Somesville ...... 50, 69 Verona...... 14 Plymouth...... 66 Sorrento ...... 64 Vinalhaven ...... 55, 77 across Maine. Members gain access to educational Poland ...... 1, 54 South Berwick...... 63, 82 Waldo (town) ...... 7 opportunities designed specifically for the needs of Port Clyde ...... 55 South Bristol...... 19 Waldo County...... 55 Maine’s chamber of commerce executives through two Portage ...... 16 South China ...... 17 Waldoboro ...... 19, 55, 73 Portland...... 59 South Paris ...... 54 Wales ...... 1 yearly conferences, typically in May and October. Pownal...... 27 South Portland ...... 59 Wallagrass ...... 25 For decades, the Maine Association of Chamber of Prentiss ...... 37 South Thomaston...... 55 Walpole ...... 11 Commerce Executives has been a leader in promoting Presque Isle...... 16 Southern Aroostook County . 30 Warren...... 55, 73 Pretty Marsh ...... 50, 69 Southport ...... 11, 12 Washburn ...... 16 personal development and professionalism within the Princeton...... 70 Southwest Harbor ...... 22, 69 Washington ...... 73 field of chamber of commerce management. The asso- Prospect ...... 14 Springfield...... 37 Waterboro ...... 9 Randolph...... 34 Springvale ...... 63 Waterford ...... 8, 13, 54 ciation has provided job-related educational programs Rangeley ...... 26, 60 St. Agatha ...... 25, 40 Waterville ...... 48 for chamber presidents, executive directors, and mem- Rangeley Plantation . . . . . 26, 60 St. Albans ...... 66 Wayne ...... 34 bers of the boards of directors of local chambers. This Raymond...... 13, 65 St. David ...... 40 Webster Plantation ...... 37 Readfield ...... 34 St. Francis ...... 25, 62 Wells ...... 78 has occurred in group settings and through individual Richmond ...... 34, 68 St. George Peninsula ...... 55 Wesley ...... 38 visits to specific chamber locations. Robbinston ...... 21, 70 St. John ...... 25 West Bath ...... 68 In addition, MACCE encourages professional devel- Rockland ...... 55 Standish...... 65 West Enfield ...... 37 Rockwood ...... 49 Statewide...... 46 West Forks ...... 23 opment and offers scholarships to the U.S. Chamber of Rome...... 48 Steep Falls ...... 65 West Gardiner...... 34 Commerce’s Institute for Organizational Management. Roque Bluffs...... 38 Stetson...... 66 West Paris ...... 54 Through the organization, members gain access to other Roxbury...... 61 Steuben ...... 38 Westbrook...... 59 Rumford ...... 61 Stillwater ...... 5 Westfield ...... 16 professional development opportunities designed specifi- Sabattus...... 1 Stockholm...... 15 Westport ...... 80 cally for the needs of chamber of commerce executives. Saco...... 9 Stockton Springs...... 7, 14 Westport Island ...... 68 Sandy Bay Township ...... 31 Stonington ...... 22 Whitefield ...... 19, 34 MACCE works closely with the Maine chamber Sandy River Plantation . . . 26, 60 Stow ...... 13 Whiting ...... 18, 38 community to ensure new chamber leaders can easily Sanford ...... 63 Strong ...... 26 Willimantic ...... 57 engage with peers; that local chambers collaborate so as Sangerville...... 57 Sullivan ...... 64 Wilsons Mills ...... 60 Scarborough ...... 59 Sumner ...... 54 Windham ...... 65 not to “reinvent the wheel;” and in offering technical Schoodic Area...... 22 Swanville ...... 7 Windsor...... 17, 34 support when appropriate to local chambers. Seal Cove...... 69 Sweden ...... 13 Winn ...... 37 Seal Harbor...... 50 Temple ...... 26 Winslow ...... 48 Searsmont ...... 7 Tenants Harbor ...... 55 Winter Harbor ...... 64 Searsport ...... 7, 14 The Forks ...... 23, 74 Winterport ...... 5, 7 Sebago Lake ...... 13, 65 Thomaston ...... 55 Winterville ...... 25 Sebec ...... 57 Thorndike ...... 48 Winthrop...... 34, 79 LEARN MORE! Seboeis ...... 37 Topsfield ...... 37 Wiscasset. . . . . 11, 12, 19, 68, 80 Seboomook...... 49 Topsham ...... 68 Woodland ...... 15, 70 Shapleigh...... 63 Townhill ...... 69 Woodstock ...... 8 For more information about MACCEor to join, Shawmut ...... 48 Tremont ...... 22, 69 Woolwich ...... 68, 80 please visit www.MaineChambersUnited.com Shirley ...... 49 Trenton ...... 22, 72 Yarmouth ...... 81 Sidney ...... 48 Trescott ...... 18 or contact Amy Downing by calling (207) 623-4568, ext. 104, Sinclair...... 25, 40 Turner ...... 1 or by emailing [email protected].

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2 CONTACT MACCE IMPORTANT MAINE RESOURCES

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MACCE REGIONAL OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVES FOR GENERAL TOURISM INFORMATION Please contact the Maine Office of Tourism MACCE Regional Representatives are assigned by the PRESIDENT: (888) 624-6345 www.visitmaine.com MACCE President in October and may change after the printing Theresa Fowler, of this directory. Please visit the MACCE website at Better Business Maine Campground Maine Office of Tourism: Central Aroostook www.mainechambersunited.com for the most current assignments. Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Maine: Owners Association: (888) 624-6345; (800) 422-2462; (207) 782-5874; www.visitmaine.com (Contact info: #16 on page 11) [For additional information, please see page 24 and back cover.] http://boston.bbb.org www.campmaine.com Maine Professional Business Answers Maine & Company: Guides Association: VICE PRESIDENT: Region 1: AROOSTOOK COUNTY Program: For business relocation to Maine; [email protected]; Craig Pendleton Michael Bosse, Fort Fairfield Chamber , Locates businesses or (207) 871-0234; www.maineguides.org Biddeford-Saco of Commerce (Contact info: #24 on page 11) products in Maine; www.maineco.org Maine Restaurant Chamber of Commerce Outside Maine: Region 2: DOWNEAST & ACADIA Maine Business Association: (Contact info: #9 on page 9) (800) 541-5872; Carol Dennison, Cobscook Bay Chamber Leadership Network: (207) 623-2178; Within Maine: (207) 215-1492 www.mainerestaurant.com of Commerce (Contact info: #18 on page 11) (800) 872-3838 TREASURER: Maine Department Maine Snowmobile Bud Harmon, Region 3: MID-COAST DOL Employer of Labor (Labor Market Association: Old Orchard Beach Steven Wallace, Southern Midcoast Assistance: Information Services): (207) 622-6983; Chamber of Commerce Maine Chamber (Contact info: #68 on page 17) Connects businesses to workforce For labor statistics; www.mesnow.com development opportunities; (Contact info: #53 on page 15) (207) 623-7900; Maine State Chamber Region 4: GREATER PORTLAND & CASCO BAY (207) 623-7981 www.state.me.us/labor of Commerce: Currently Vacant: To serve as this region’s representative, Finance Authority Maine Innkeepers For information on legislative SECRETARY: please contact the MACCE President. of Maine: Eleanor Vadenais, Association: and regulatory issues Provides assistance to business (207) 865-6100; facing Maine businesses; Wells Chamber Region 5: THE MAINE BEACHES in securing financing; www.maineinns.com (207) 623-4568; Currently Vacant: To serve as this region’s representative, of Commerce (207) 623-3263; www.mainechamber.org (Contact info: #78 on page 17) please contact the MACCE President. (800) 228-3734; Maine Merchants www.famemaine.com Association: Maine Tourism Region 6: MAINE LAKES & MOUNTAINS (207) 623-1149; Association: Maine Association IMMEDIATE Robin Zinchuk, Bethel Area Chamber www.mainemerchants.org (207) 623-0363; of Realtors: PAST PRESIDENT: of Commerce (Contact info: #8 on page 9) Maine Municipal www.mainetourism.com Steven Wallace, (207) 622-7501; www.mainerealtors.com Association: Raft Maine: Southern Midcoast Region 7: KENNEBEC & MOOSE RIVER VALLEYS (207) 623-8428; (800) 723-8633; Maine Chamber Kim Lindlof, Mid-Maine Chamber Maine Bureau of www.memun.org www.raftmaine.com (Contact info: #68 on page 17) of Commerce (Contact info: #48 on page 13) Parks and Lands: Offers information about Ski Maine Association: (207) 773-SNOW (7669); Region 8: THE MAINE HIGHLANDS exploring Maine’s outdoors; www.skimaine.com Karen Cole, Bangor Region Chamber (207) 287-3821; of Commerce (Contact info: #5 on page 9) www.state.me.us/doc/parks

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WEBSITE: WWW.MAINE.GOV OF COMMERCE IN MAINE

GOVERNOR’S OFFICE JOINT STANDING COMMITTEES 1 State House Station, Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta, ME 04333-0001 Room 206, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-1312 TABLE OF CONTENTS (207) 287-3531 Appropriations and Financial Affairs Chambers of Commerce in Maine (alphabetical listing) ...... page 9-18 MAINE STATE SENATE Room 228, Statehouse...... (207) 287-1316 3 State House Station, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Index of Towns and Cities Served by Chambers of Commerce . . . . page 19-21 Augusta, ME 04333-0003 Room 436, Statehouse...... (207) 287-1122 Senate Message Center Maine Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (MACCE). . . page 1-2 Education and Cultural Affairs ...... (800) 423-6900 Maine Legislative Information ...... page 23 President of the Senate Room 202, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-3125 ...... (207) 287-1500 Energy, Utilities and Technology Maine Resources and Tourism Information...... page 22 Secretary of the Senate Room 211, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-4143 Maine State Chamber of Commerce ...... page 3-4 ...... (207) 287-1540 Environment and Natural Resources MAINE HOUSE OF Room 216, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-4149 REPRESENTATIVES Health and Human Services HELPFUL RESOURCES FROM THE MAINE STATE CHAMBER 2 State House Station, Room 209, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-1317 Alliance of Maine Chambers ...... page 5 Augusta, ME 04333-0002 Inland Fisheries and Wildlife House Message Center Chamber BlueOptions Health Insurance Plan...... page 6 ...... (800) 423-2900 Room 206, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-1338 Speaker of the House Insurance and Financial Services InternHelpME.com...... page 7 ...... (207) 287-1300 Room 220, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-1314 Maine Corner Store ...... page 8 Clerk of the House Judiciary ...... (207) 287-1400 Room 438, Statehouse...... (207) 287-1327 OneVoice ...... page 6 LEGISLATIVE Labor, Commerce, Research INFORMATION and Economic Development . . . . (207) 287-1331 Legislative Council Room 208, Cross Office Building ...... (207) 287-1615 Marine Resources Legislative Information Room 214, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-1337 Published as a service of the ...... (207) 287-1625 MAINE STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Office of Fiscal and State and Local Government Program Review Room 214, Cross Office Building. . . (207) 287-1330 ...... (207) 287-1635 Taxation Revisor of Statutes Room 127, Statehouse...... (207) 287-1552 ...... (207) 287-1650 Transportation Office of Policy and Legal Analysis . (207) 287-1670 Room 126, Statehouse...... (207) 287-4148 Law and Legislative Veterans and Legal Affairs 125 Community Drive, Suite 101, Augusta, Maine 04330 Reference Library Room 437, Statehouse...... (207) 287-1310 Telephone (207) 623-4568 w Fax (207) 622-7723 ...... (207) 287-1600 www.mainechamber.org w [email protected]

23 2012-2013 Chamber Directory & Resources Information Thank you to all the Chambers CHAMBERS BY REGIONS for supporting the Maine Tourism Association! REGION 1: REGION 2: REGION 3: REGION 4: AROOSTOOK DOWNEAST MID-COAST GREATER

COUNTY & ACADIA REGIONAL REP: PORTLAND REGIONAL REP: REGIONAL REP: Steven Wallace, & CASCO BAY Michael Bosse, Carol Dennison, Southern Midcoast REGIONAL REP: Fort Fairfield Cobscook Bay Maine Chamber Currently Vacant: Chamber Chamber of Commerce (#68 on page 17) To serve as this region’s (#24 on page 11) (#18 on page 11). representative, please contact This region includes: the MACCE President. This region includes: This region includes: #7 Belfast Area; #11 Boothbay Harbor #15 Caribou Area; #6 Bar Harbor; This region includes: Region ; #16 Central Aroostook; #10 Blue Hill Peninsula; #27-30 Greater #12 Boothbay Region; #24 Fort Fairfield; #14 Bucksport Bay Area; Freeport Region; #19 Damariscotta Region; #25 Greater Fort Kent; #18 Cobscook Bay Area; #58 Greater Portland #55 Penobscot Bay #30 Greater Houlton; #20 Deer Isle-Stonington; CVB; Regional; #36 Greater Limestone; #21 Eastport Area; #59 Portland Regional #68 Southern Midcoast; #40 Greater Madawaska; #22 Ellsworth Area; Chamber; #73 Union Area; #62 Saint Francis; #38 Machias Bay Area; #81 Yarmouth. #76 Greater Van Buren. #50 Mount Desert; #77 Vinalhaven; #64 Schoodic Area; #80 Wiscasset Area. #69 Southwest Harbor- Check out the electronic versions at: Tremont; www.mainetourism.com #70 St. Croix Valley; #72 Trenton. m.mainetourism.com REGION 5: REGION 6: REGION 7: REGION 8: THE MAINE MAINE LAKES KENNEBEC & THE MAINE BEACHES & MOUNTAINS MOOSE RIVER HIGHLANDS

REGIONAL REP: REGIONAL REP: VALLEYS REGIONAL REP: Currently Vacant: Robin Zinchuk, REGIONAL REP: Karen Cole, To serve as this region’s Bethel Area Chamber Kim Lindlof, Bangor Region For Advertising and representative, please contact (#8 on page 9) Mid-Maine Chamber Chamber Membership benefi ts: the MACCE President. of Commerce (#5 on page 9) Michael Conley, ext. 107 This region includes: (#48 on page 13) This region includes: #1 Androscoggin County; This region includes: [email protected] #9 Biddeford-Saco; #8 Bethel Area ; This region includes: #4 Greater Bangor CVB; #13 Greater Bridgton #36 Kennebunk- #18 China Area; #5 Bangor Region; Lakes Region ; Kennebunkport; #24 Forks Area; #33 Katahdin Area; #27 Franklin County; 327 Water St., Hallowell, ME 04347 For Internet benefi ts: #53 Ogunquit; #32 Jackman-Moose #37 Greater Lincoln #33 Jay, Livermore, 800-767-8709 Shawn Brann, ext. 106 #54 Old Orchard Beach; River; Lakes; Livermore Falls; #63 Sanford-Springvale; #35 Kennebec Valley ; #49 Moosehead Lake www.mainetourism.com #55 Oxford Hills; [email protected] #78 Wells Chamber; #49 Mid-Maine; Region; #57 Phillips Area; #82 Greater York Region. #52 Norridgewock Area; #57 Piscataquis; #60 Rangeley Lakes Region; #67 Skowhegan Area; #66 Sebasticook Valley. #61 River Valley; #74 Upper Kennebec #65 Sebago Lakes Region. Valley; Representing MAINE’s tourism industry #79 Winthrop Area. since 1921.

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