Maine State Chamber of Commerce

Maine State Chamber of Commerce The Maine State Chamber of Commerce is the "The Voice of Maine Business." For more information, please visit www.mainechamber.org.

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Founded in 1889, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce is Maine’s largest business association, serving as The Voice of Maine Business on behalf of thousands of employers of all sizes and sectors across the state. The Maine State Chamber focuses on three pillars - Advocacy, Access, and Awareness - to advance a positiv

e business climate and secure a strong state economy in which Maine businesses can compete and succeed.

06/16/2026

What an incredible day for civic engagement in Maine!

The inaugural Maine State Civics Bee Championship brought Maine's top middle school civic thinkers to Colby College in Waterville to showcase their civic knowledge, leadership, and ideas for strengthening their communities.

Twenty students from across the state were selected as finalists through a statewide essay competition, and students who advanced to the State Championship competed in a live event testing their understanding of government, history, citizenship, and civic responsibility.

Congratulations to our top three finalists:

Marin L. of Mt. Ararat Middle School – 1st Place and Maine's representative at the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington, D.C. this October

Ryan C. of Mt. Ararat Middle School – 2nd Place

Tristan S. of Rose M. Gaffney School in East Machias – 3rd Place

A special thank you to all of the students who participated, along with their families, educators, judges, volunteers, and partners who made this first-ever Maine State Civics Bee a success.

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce was proud to partner with the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Colby College and the City of Waterville, Maine to host this historic event. Funding support was provided through grants from The Civic Trust and Waterville Rotary Noon Club.

Additional sponsorship support came from Walmart, KVCC Kennebec Valley Community College, Bernstein Shur, and Preti Flaherty.

Congratulations again to all of our competitors and best of luck to Marin as they represent Maine on the national stage!

The Chamber was pleased to endorse Bill St. Michel and Shanna Cox in their House and Senate primaries, and we congratula...
06/11/2026

The Chamber was pleased to endorse Bill St. Michel and Shanna Cox in their House and Senate primaries, and we congratulate them on their victories.

As focus shifts to the general election, we look forward to supporting legislative candidates who understand the importance of a strong economy and will work to advance policies that support business growth.

To learn more and get involved: https://www.meopportunity.org/giving-page-2-1

Shanna for State Senate
Bill St. Michel for Maine

06/11/2026

πŸŽ™οΈ β€œThe tourism industry has been the most resilient and reliable industry consistently for the last 150 years for the state of Maine.”

In this clip from The Bottom Line, Tony Cameron discusses why tourism continues to be a cornerstone of Maine's economy and the vital role it plays in supporting communities and businesses across the state.

πŸ”Š Hear the full episode: https://www.mainechamber.org/podcast.html

Great to be in Bangor this morning for this event!
06/10/2026

Great to be in Bangor this morning for this event!

Today is Primary Election Day in Maine! Make your voice heard by casting your ballot. Not sure where to vote? Find your ...
06/09/2026

Today is Primary Election Day in Maine!

Make your voice heard by casting your ballot. Not sure where to vote? Find your polling place here: https://www.maine.gov/portal/government/edemocracy/voter_lookup.php

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce is proud to endorse:
βœ… William St. Michel in the Republican Primary for Maine House District 98 (Bowdoin, Durham, Lisbon, Pownal, and Topsham)
βœ… Shanna Cox in the Democratic Primary for Maine State Senate District 21 (Lewiston)

Every vote matters. Get out and vote today! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Tomorrow is Primary Election Day in Maine.If you're still deciding who will earn your vote for governor, take some time ...
06/08/2026

Tomorrow is Primary Election Day in Maine.

If you're still deciding who will earn your vote for governor, take some time to hear directly from the candidates. Earlier this month, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce partnered with NEWS CENTER Maine to host gubernatorial primary debates focused on Maine's economy, workforce, housing, energy, and the challenges facing our state.

πŸŽ₯ Democratic Primary Debate: https://youtu.be/0REcX6lraXg?si=hlWboOv1FSn70w0W

πŸŽ₯ Republican Primary Debate: https://youtu.be/1st7WQvx7ZA?si=VL8JfWWKGThz-0Xb

An informed electorate is essential to a strong Maine. We encourage all voters to learn about the candidates and make their voices heard at the polls tomorrow.

06/04/2026

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce endorses William St. Michel in the Republican Primary for Maine House District 98 (Bowdoin, Durham, Lisbon, Pownal, Topsham). Vote on June 9! Bill St. Michel for Maine

06/04/2026

The Maine State Chamber of Commerce endorses Shanna Cox in the Democratic primary for Maine State Senate, District 21 (Lewiston). Vote June 9! Shanna for State Senate

It was an honor to attend the Class of 2026 Graduate Awards Ceremony at Mt. Blue High School last night. In partnership ...
06/03/2026

It was an honor to attend the Class of 2026 Graduate Awards Ceremony at Mt. Blue High School last night. In partnership with Jobs for Maine's Graduates (JMG), the Maine State Chamber of Commerce was proud to award π‘·π’‚π’šπ’•π’π’ 𝑳𝒂𝒅𝒅 a $3,500 scholarship. Through her leadership in organizing the 2025 Mt. Blue JMG & Foster Tech Career Expo, Payton demonstrated initiative, leadership, and a results-driven approach. She will continue her education in Business Administration at the University of Maine at Augusta. Congratulations, Payton, and congratulations to the entire Class of 2026! πŸŽ“

Tony Cameron, CEO of the Maine Tourism Association, joins The Bottom Line to discuss Maine's summer tourism outlook, vis...
06/02/2026

Tony Cameron, CEO of the Maine Tourism Association, joins The Bottom Line to discuss Maine's summer tourism outlook, visitor trends, and the economic impact of one of the state's most important industries. From Canadian travel and international visitation to destination marketing and opportunities to grow tourism across Maine, Cameron shares insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the tourism sector today.

🎧 Listen at https://www.mainechamber.org/podcast.html or on your favorite podcast app.

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128 State Street, Suite 101
Augusta, ME
04330

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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(207) 623-4568

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