Tickets are now available to the 2024 Greater Freeport Chamber Choice Awards Gala. The event is from 6:30-9 p.m. on April 4 at the Harraseeket Inn, 162 Main St., Freeport, and includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, raffle items and awards presentation. Tickets are $45 each. Sales close on April 2, but any remaining tickets can be […]
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From the Chamber: Reform Physical Therapy and Hammond Lumber named Businesses of the Year
This Friday, eight business leaders will be recognized for outstanding contributions to our region both throughout the past year and throughout their careers. The Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber Annual Awards Night 2024 presented by One River CPAs and Clark Insurance is a night for us to celebrate individuals and organizations with video presentations and speeches. The […]
From the Chamber: Spring events to mark on your calendars
Last week, I was at a meeting when someone said, “I wish we had a calendar of events for the entire region.” It was then that I got to raise my hand and say, “Actually, our chamber produces the Midcoast Calendar of Events annually,” and I went on to explain how for six years or […]
Business briefs: Car dealer going solar, CEI business lab, Freeport Chocolate Festival
Topsham car dealer launches solar project The Goodwin Motor Group recently commenced its first solar project with Freedom Solar Power at Goodwin’s Volvo in Topsham, one of five divisions of the dealership. The roof is being prepared for the solar panels and the entire project is expected to be completed by the end of March. […]
Applications for food production industry grants open to Maine businesses
To support and expand Maine’s food production capabilities, Coastal Enterprises, Inc. in partnership with FocusMaine is offering the Tastemakers Initiative for a sixth time. Applications are open to Maine agriculture, aquaculture or fishery businesses, or companies that source from Maine agriculture, aquaculture or fisheries. The Tastemakers Initiative helps established food and beverage companies in Maine […]
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program announces new partnerships to improve food access
Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program recently announced a collaboration between its soup kitchen and three local organizations to provide free meals to members of the greater Brunswick community. Beginning March 4, People Plus is offering members a warm soup on Mondays. Independence Association will offer bagged lunches to its service users as well as members […]
From the Chamber: The price and cost of engagement
February is new member month at the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber, and our team has been out meeting with perspective members and telling them about what our chamber of commerce does. One of the critical questions people ask is “What do I get with membership?” It’s a great question, and honestly, it’s a relatively new question […]
From the Chamber: Award winners for 2024
Annually, the Bath-Brunswick Regional Chamber selects award winners each spring to recognize the incredible accomplishments of business leaders in our region. This year was one of our most difficult tasks as we received so many nominations. Though the selection process was difficult, we have a slate of winners we are exceedingly proud of. The award […]
Bath Iron Works hires new vice president of supply chain, quality
Eric Masna has 30 years of operational and supply chain experience and previously served as vice president of supply chain at Connecticut-based FuelCell Energy.
From the Chamber: February 10 x 100 — 10 updates for our region
About eight times per year, I write a 10 x 100 — 10 updates in 100(ish) words or less. Often these are event updates, observations or tidbits of information that I found to be interesting but typically unrelated. Enjoy. Retirement enrollment for businesses of five or more We’re presenting a workshop titled “How Do I […]