April 2008 Chronological Events Calendar
Wednesday, April 9th

Eggs & Issues

7 – 9 am, Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring Street, Portland

144,000 Bottles of Beer…
Fred Forsley is the President of Shipyard Brewing Co. He will discuss Maine’s craft brewing industry, a statewide industry and a growing manufacturing segment in Maine. He will also discuss the industry’s economic impact to the state by providing new manufacturing jobs.

Corporate Co-Sponsors: Bank of America and Martin's Point Health Care

Reception Sponsors: Bernstein Shur and Clark Associates

Community Corner Sponsor: Baker Newman Noyes

$16 for Members * $26 for Non Members

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Wednesday, April 9th

South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber Lunch & Learn

12 – 1:30 pm, South Portland Community Center, 21 Nelson Road, South Portland

Join Laurie Lachance, President of the Maine Development Foundation, as she discusses the newly released report, Measures of Growth in Focus 2008. (Click on the link to get more info on this report!)

$7 for Members * $10 for Non members

MEMBERS WHO BRING A PROSPECTIVE MEMBER CAN ATTEND AT NO CHARGE!

Call Kate at 772.2811 ext 228 to register



Wednesday, April 16th

Policy Soundings

7 – 9 am, Portland Marriott Sable Oaks, Sable Oaks Drive, South Portland

USM: Why it is Important to our Economic Future

Join us for a lively discussion about the university’s role in the economic vitality of our region. Panelists will include incoming University of Southern Maine President, Dr. Selma Botman, and Mike Dubyak, President & CEO of Wright Express Corp. and a member of USM’s Board of Visitors.

Sponsored By: Pierce Atwood, Aetna and Citizens Bank.

A co-presentation of the Portland Regional Chamber and the Muskie School of Public Service

$16

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Thursday, April 17th

Business After Hours

5 – 7 pm, Cinemagic Grand at Clark’s Pond, 333 Clark’s Pond Parkway, South Portland

Join us for a great networking opportunity!

Free for Members * $10 for Non Members

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Monday, April 21st – Friday April 25th

Scarborough Community Chamber Small Business Week

Join us for come great events celebrating Small Business Week!

Business After Five * Monday, April 21st * 5 – 7 pm, Scarborough Public Library * Free

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Lunch and Learn * Tuesday, April 22nd

Representatives from Efficiency Maine will be speaking about energy efficiency and your small business.

12 – 1 pm * Scarborough Public Library * Please feel free to bring a lunch

Free for Members * $5 Suggested Donation for Non Members

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Lunch and Learn * Thursday, April 24th

Representatives from ecomaine will be speaking about recycling in your small business.

12 – 1 pm * Scarborough Public Library * Please feel free to bring a lunch

Free for Members * $5 Suggested Donation for Non Members

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Tuesday, April 22nd

Professional Development Seminar: Small Business Marketing

7:30 – 9 am, Portland Regional Chamber Offices, 60 Pearl Street, Portland

Small business marketing is a process, not a one time event. Learn the steps and strategies that any business, regardless of size, can use to produce remarkable results with a consistent marketing effort with Lynnelle Wilson of Bold Vision Consulting.

Professional Development Series Sponsor: Bold Vision Consulting

Free for Members * $10 for Non Members

THIS SEMINAR IS FULL



Tuesday, April 22nd

Falmouth/Cumberland Community Chamber Membership Meeting

7:30 – 9 am, Falmouth Public Library, 5 Lunt Road, Falmouth

Come enjoy great networking and an informative presentation by the Falmouth and Cumberland Town Representatives.

Free for Members * $5 for Non Members

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Tuesday, April 22nd

PROPEL Educational Seminar

12 – 1:20 pm, Ri-Ra, 72 Commercial Street, Portland

Travis Holland, co-founder of Toegoz, Inc., will share an informative presentation. Toegoz, Inc. designs and markets a line of youth-oriented apparel embroidered with each customer’s unique school name, business logo or personalized image. Lunch will be served.

$8 for Members * $15 for Non Members

Call Kate at 772.2811 ext 228 to register



Wednesday, April 30th

Westbrook Community Chamber’s Business @ Lunch

12 – 1:30 pm, Westbrook – Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main Street, Westbrook

Join us for lunch, networking and an instructive presentation by Ellen Russell of the American Red Cross Blood Services!

$7 for Members * $10 for Non Members

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Wednesday, April 30th

PROPEL Networking

5:30 – 8:30 pm, Ocean Gateway and Terminal, Portland

Join us for a great networking event with the Chamber’s young members’ group!

Free for Members of the Chamber and PROPEL * $10 for Non Members

Call Kate at 772.2811 ext 228 to register



Coming up on May 1st…Member Orientation!

Learn what your Chamber Membership can do for you!
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