There are plenty of wicked adventures happening in this October that are not to be missed.
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‘Be sticky’ by being memorable | Column
As briefly as I can, I want to address something before we dive into this week’s column on stickiness. I received some direct feedback on last week’s column about the need to be willing to change when selecting new leaders. The genesis of the column is because four local leaders in the three weeks notified […]
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Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce director rolls out the welcome mat
Newly appointed Matt Lewis said the chamber is “open to everyone.”
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Freeport Chamber honors business leaders, seeks nominations for awards
The Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce honored individuals and organizations for outstanding service to the community at its recent Annual Meeting at Wolfe’s Neck Center and began collecting nominations for its Annual Chamber Choice Awards. At the meeting, Community Impact Awards recipients were recognized: Jim DeGrandpre received the Ed Bonney Community Contribution Award; Nick Cole, […]
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Third places and combatting loneliness
This may not seem like a business topic, but in fact, it may be the most important business topic we discuss all year. I’ve recently been consumed by the idea of loneliness, solitude and the solution of third places. Those who read Robert Putnam’s warning in his book “Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of […]
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From the Chamber: Finding a silver lining amid a chamber closure
Early last week, a statewide business publication reached out to me for comment about the PenBay Chamber — the fourth largest regional chamber in the state — ceasing operations. The organization shut their doors last Friday, Dec. 13. When asked for comment, I went on quite the tangent of what many community organizations, chambers of […]
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From the Chamber: There’s so much goodness to be thankful for
It’s Thanksgiving week, and for many of us, that means time with friends and family to talk about the past year and catch up with those we may not see as often as we’d like. Depending on the family, though, every four years that gathering can have a little extra heat, especially if you’re having […]
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One year in, Maine Black Chamber of Commerce shows it means business
Despite an unexpected shoestring budget, Maine’s first Black chamber finished its first year with a solid list of accomplishments and a fresh set of goals for the year ahead.