CHAMBER NEWS | February 28, 2020
Thanks to our Premium Members:
The 2020  Jewel of the Maine Coast  magazine has arrived!
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Camden, ME 04843 
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Rockland Office:
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Rockland, ME 04841
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Our Visitor Centers are
open 5 days a week: 
Monday - Friday,
10 am - 4 pm in Camden
9 am - 4 pm in Rockland

Chamber News and Happenings...
Business Expo Booths Are Going Fast!
The 27th Annual Business & Community Expo will be held on April 1 at the Samoset Resort. Chamber members, this is your opportunity to tell the community what your organization is up to, plus you can network with representatives from more than 100 business and non-profit organizations serving our region—all under one roof!

You will need your logon credentials to select and pay for your booth.
If you need to be reminded of your User Name and Password, please contact  Amy@CamdenRockland.com .
Don't delay; booths will sell out!

You could win $500 at the Expo this year!
New for 2020! All visitors who turn in an Expo Passport
with stamps from all 7 Expo Rooms will be entered into a drawing
for a $500 Visa gift card.

Thank you to our 2020 Expo Sponsors:

In-Kind Sponsors:
Eaton Peabody Legal Series:
The Effects of Marijuana Legalization
on the Workplace in 2020
Wednesday, March 11 @ Maine Lighthouse Museum

With the Adult-Use marijuana market set to launch this spring, what ramifications does this hold for you as an employer or an employee? Attorneys Gretchen Jones and Sarah Newell will discuss issues for consideration by Maine businesses as a result of the legalization of marijuana in Maine and the illegality of marijuana and marijuana businesses under federal law. They will share the current status of the law and guidance intended to assist professionals, businesses, and insurers in assessing and addressing the risks presented by the difference in state and federal laws.

8:00 - 8:30 AM - Continental Breakfast & Networking
8:30 - 10:00 AM - Presentation/Q&A

This event is open to the public. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. Admission, which includes continental breakfast, is $10 for Chamber members, and $20 for non-members. Registration deadline is Monday, March 9, at 12 pm. Click  here  to register now.
Save the Date: 2020 Tourism Summit is April 29
The Chamber's Tourism Summit is right around the corner. Join us at the Maine Lighthouse Museum (also our Rockland Visitor Center) for a productive and informative day with Maine tourism industry experts.
Gain insight into this year's trends, marketing strategies, and more! 
Mark your calendar now, and registration will be open soon.

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor :
Leap of Kindness Day
is tomorrow, February 29
How will you celebrate your extra day in February? The Chamber of Commerce asks you to consider spreading kindness on "Leap of Kindness Day", Saturday, February 29th. Read more about how you can help local organizations by clicking on our latest Blog post.
Share your Bicentennial events with the Chamber
Is your business or organization planning events to celebrate Maine's Bicentennial this year? If so, the Chamber would like to know about them! Members, please add your events to our calendar, and also let Amy Rollins know via email:  Amy@CamdenRockland.com . We are developing a Bicentennial page on our website and would be happy to include your events there.
Member News...
Submit your news releases to Amy Rollins for inclusion in our Friday Report: Member News edition, published every other week. Member news releases are always available for viewing on the Chamber website. Click here to read the latest.