Regional Community Activities

During the next few weeks some local community activities will take place in our region, so please note your calendars for these very popular upcoming events:

The Annual Antique and Classic Wooden Boat Show, presented by Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club, will take place on the Causeway at Long Lake in Naples on Saturday, August 6, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FMI please contact the SLRCC Naples Information Center at 693-3285.

Habitat for Humanity is holding a fund-raiser for a new home in Naples on the Songo River Queen on Saturday, August 13th, 2005. A DJ, food, fun and socializing on beautiful Long Lake in Naples are the order of the evening. Please join us for this fun filled event. Tickets are available, FMI please contact the Chamber Office at 892-8265.

Chamber Brochures

Several years ago the Maine Office of Tourism produced a brochure “Antiques, Museums & Historic Places of Western Maine – Pack Your Bags for Maine’s Lakes and Mountains!” The original brochure supply is depleted and it is time for a new one to be produced. The ten regional Chambers of Commerce have the brochures available at the Information Centers for the community and visitors to the areas to find these popular informational locations. If you would like to participate in this advertising program or receive more information please contact the SLRCC at 892-8265.

SLRCC Business Break Networking Program

It’s a Celebration! This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Business Break Program in our region. The Business Break was founded on the philosophy of a Networking/Social Opportunity for businesses in the region to gather and network in a strictly social atmosphere after business hours. Through the years this event has evolved on a continuing basis with Chamber Business Members hosting the monthly break at their business location and showcasing the building that holds the products and services available for clients.

Each month the break moves through the communities in the Region. Highlights of the event include a welcome address of the business owner and staff that are present, a 50/50 fundraising raffle that sends dollars to a local charity as a choice of the host business, a drawing of a Business Profile that will be placed in the next Chamber newsletter, drawings for various products and services provided by local business members, all through a drop of a business card into the raffle basket.

The Business Break Committee will be holding a special Business Break on September 8 from 6-9 p.m. on the Songo River Queen in Naples, sponsored by Gorham Savings Bank. A Hawaiian theme will provide a special atmosphere for the evening cruise, music will be provided and refreshments will be served. Cost per person is $10 and the proceeds from the 50/50 raffle will go to the local Food Pantries in the Region. FMI please contact the Chamber at 892-8265.

The August Business Break will be held at Lee’s Family Trailer Sales and Service, Route 302 in Windham, on August 18, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The September Business Break will be held at Advanced Dental Concepts, 744 Roosevelt Trail, Suite 104, Windham on September 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. If you are a business in the region, please mark your calendars and plan on joining us for these three superior networking socials in August and September.

Summer Tourism

Our Chamber continues to welcome year-round visitors to our area, and provide them with the resources and information available to accommodate their needs. Welcome to all of the summer visitors in the region – we hope you are enjoying your stay in the Sebago Lakes Region, and please plan on returning at a future date. For more information, please contact the SLRCC at 892-8265 or via email – www.sebagolakesregion.com., or stop by to visit our two Information Booths located on Route 302 in Windham and Naples.

If you are interested in learning more about our Chamber programs please contact the Chamber Office at 892-8265, or stop by the Chamber Business Office located at 816 Roosevelt Trail in Windham.