Our membership-based organization assists with the planning of these events. We promote the event to municipal leaders, SMMC board of directors, members and the public in our 16-town region. The goal is to increase the visibility of all businesses in our region, whether they are SMMC members or not.
Last year, SMMC assisted in 18 ribbon cuttings. This year is off to a similar start with five events completed and one more planned.
In January, we welcomed Creative Treasures Workshop (433 Lewiston Road, Topsham). This business hosts paint nights, children’s art and sewing classes and arts supplies for sale. Kings & Queens Hair Studio (50 Maine St., Brunswick) brings a classic American barbershop and salon to downtown Brunswick by a mother and son team. We celebrated the doubling in size of US Cellular (11 Winner’s Circle, Topsham), which makes shopping for wireless service an easy and enjoyable experience. Their store shows off the latest devices, accessories and technology.
Last Friday, we welcomed Avalon Healing Arts (98 Middle Bay Road, Brunswick). The professional, compassionate and holistic services include Reiki, shamanic, crystal, sound, hypnotherapy and much more.
Next Monday at 9 a.m. we’ll welcome New Beet Market (25 Burbank Ave., Brunswick Landing). This is a café, eatery and retail marketplace serving locally sourced, made-from-scratch food.
View our scrolling calendar on our website for upcoming ribbon cuttings.
Patronize these businesses, they are growing our region’s economy, providing services and products for all and new jobs.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber is looking for an experienced, dynamic, and dedicated executive director/president to further the chamber’s mission of supporting area businesses and engagement within our communities. For the full position posting, visit www.midcoastmaine.com and scroll to the bottom of the page.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Chamber After Hours is March 23 at the US Cellular Store, Winner’s Circle, Topsham. Come anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. to network, see new products and demonstrations.
• Looking for a job, to re-enter the workforce or start a new career? Then attend the Southern Mid Coast Hiring Fair on March 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 2 Columbus Drive, Brunswick. There will be 50 employers present for you to meet with, face to face. All have jobs and positions ready for you. There is no charge to attend this event.
OUR MEMBERS: Our members are located in and around these communities: Arrowsic, Bath, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Brunswick, Dresden, Edgecomb, Georgetown, Harpswell, Phippsburg, Richmond, Topsham, West Bath, Westport Island, Wiscasset and Woolwich. Go to www.midcoastmaine.com to find just the right business for products and services you need.
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