January Chamber Newsletter

New Local Radio Station:

99.3 The Wave

York County now has it's very own radio station! Member Binnie Media recently announced the launch of 99.3 The Wave, with a Soft Rock focus as well as a geographic focus on Biddeford, Saco and the beach communities of Southern Maine.

To kick off the launch, listeners in York County will enjoy 10,000 commercial-free titles in a row featuring well known and loved artists including Stevie Wonder, The Carpenters, Lionel Richie, The Bee Gees, Linda Ronstadt and other favorites. 99.3 The Wave will also serve the local community over time with news, stories, programs and features for the residences and businesses of York County.

We're excited to see how this station evolves over time to hopefully play a major role in Biddeford & Saco! And really, can you ever get enough Bee Gees in your life? (that is a rhetorical question, no need to answer that :). For more information, or to soon enjoy streaming THE WAVE online, please visit:

www.993thewavemaine.com

Welcome Chamber of Commerce New Members this Past Month

Please join us in welcoming the following new members who joined this past month:

CarePatrol - This Saco-based company helps individuals and families navigate the challenges of finding independent, assisted living, and memory care solutions for loved ones, at no cost for the service.

Maine Electric Boat - This Biddeford start-up business in on the forefront nationally of providing electric propulsion sales and service for commercial boating usage.

Peace Behavioral Health - This professional practice in Saco offers patients Psychiatry and Psychology services for children, teens and adults, via tele-health and in-person visits.

Richardson Monument Co. - This family-owned business has been in existence for over 80 years, providing clients with quality craftsmanship and service.

United Ostomy Associations of America - This Biddeford-based non-profit promotes quality of life for people with ostomies through information, support and advocacy.

Monthly Member Spotlight:

Social House Kitchen

We enjoyed catching up recently with the owners of Social House Kitchen, Duncan Taylor and Jamie Bissonnette, to learn more about their plans for their coffee and breakfast/lunch establishment at 9 Beach St. in Saco. READ MORE ABOUT SOCIAL HOUSE KITCHEN HERE

Chamber Coming Attractions:

Two More January Events

We are excited to get 2024 off to a good start with two more events for Chamber members in the coming weeks:

January 24th at 9am: "The Digital Marketing Landscape" Information Session (with the Old Orchard Beach Chamber)

January 25th at 8:30am: The Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting at Ferry Beach Retreat & Conference Center

Maine's Student Loan Repayment Program

Did you know Maine offers tax credit reimbursements for student loan payments if you live and work in Maine? To take advantage of the Student Loan Repayment Program just complete & submit the Educational Opportunity Tax Credit Worksheet when you file your Maine income tax return. If you have questions, contact Maine Revenue Services for more info: (207) 626-8475 or income.tax@maine.gov

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