PROPEL

06/02/2026

Join PROPEL for our FINAL Practice Makes Perfect public speaking workshop on Tuesday, June 16th at Portland Beer Hub !

This is a night of close-knit networking and public speaking practice. Enjoy casual networking with other young professionals in the Portland area and participate in “PowerPoint Karaoke” to brush up on those public speaking chops and share tips, tricks, and advice!

Space is limited, so please register today!

Link: https://web.portlandregion.com/atlas/events-v4/register/9111

05/26/2026

Last Friday, a few of our Board members spent the morning to help with the beautification of the Sweetser S**o Brick building. The Brick building is the original home of one of four Maine orphanages dating back to 1828, and it was definitely a privilege to aid in the cleaning and maintenance of the grounds of such a historic structure.

Thank you so much, Sweetser, for having us, and we look forward to more collaboration and volunteer opportunities with you in the future!

05/20/2026

Deadline to submit your 2026-2027 InFocus nonprofit nominations closes this Friday 5/22!!

Please fill out the form below if you know of/are part of an exceptional local nonprofit who you’d love to see recognized by our InFocus series!!

Application form: https://bit.ly/42X4DAO

Our 2026-2027 In Focus nonprofits application form is LIVE! 📣

If you know of or are involved with a nonprofit organization that you believe would be a great fit for partnering with PROPEL, please submit a nomination! There are limited spaces available, all applications will be considered.

All nonprofit partners must be a Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce member; any membership related questions can be sent to Prescott Doyle ([email protected]).

The application period closes May 22nd.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Submission link: https://bit.ly/42X4DAO

05/15/2026

The deadline for the PROPEL 2026-2027 InFocus nonprofits submissions closes 1 week from today!!!

If you belong to or know of a nonprofit that you’d love to see highlighted for our next InFocus series, please fill the form out at the link below.

All nonprofit partners must be a Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce member; any membership related questions can be sent to Prescott Doyle ([email protected]).

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Submission link: https://bit.ly/42X4DAO

Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

Our 2026-2027 In Focus nonprofits application form is LIVE! 📣

If you know of or are involved with a nonprofit organization that you believe would be a great fit for partnering with PROPEL, please submit a nomination! There are limited spaces available, all applications will be considered.

All nonprofit partners must be a Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce member; any membership related questions can be sent to Prescott Doyle ([email protected]).

The application period closes May 22nd.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Submission link: https://bit.ly/42X4DAO

05/11/2026

Our 2026-2027 In Focus nonprofits application form is LIVE! 📣

If you know of or are involved with a nonprofit organization that you believe would be a great fit for partnering with PROPEL, please submit a nomination! There are limited spaces available, all applications will be considered.

All nonprofit partners must be a Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce member; any membership related questions can be sent to Prescott Doyle ([email protected]).

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Submission link: https://bit.ly/42X4DAO

05/08/2026

And with that, the 2025-2026 InFocus season is a wrap!

Thank you to all who came out last night to support United Way of Southern Maine! They are a benchmark in our community and we are so grateful to them for all they have done and continue to do for Maine and its people

💡Stay tuned for updates on how YOU can help us choose our next non-profits to highlight for next season!

Thank you to our sponsors:
Empeople Credit Union
Bite Into Maine
Wohler & Co.
Allagash Brewing Company

Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

05/06/2026

LAST InFocus of the PROPEL event season is TOMORROW! Please join us for one last hoo-rah before we break for summer!! Tickets available here: http://bit.ly/48fnfiD

United Way of Southern Maine
Allagash Brewing Company
Empeople Credit Union
Wohler & Co.
Bite Into Maine
Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

It’s Friday… time to plan for next week—and we’ve got the perfect solution
✨Don’t miss the final In Focus event of the season ✨

Join PROPEL , for an engaging evening highlighting United Way of Southern Maine

📅 Thursday, May 7 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 The Cellars at Allagash Brewing

Enjoy a complimentary Allagash beverage while networking with fellow professionals and learning more about how United Way is addressing critical community needs—from child care and food insecurity to housing and recovery support.

This is a great opportunity to connect, give back, and explore how you can be part of building a stronger, more resilient community.

🎟️ Register today:
https://www.portlandregion.com/propelevents.html

Thank you to our season sponsors: Empeople Credit Union , Allagash Brewing Company , and Wohler & Co.

We can’t wait to see you there!

05/04/2026

This Thursday!! Last InFocus of the event season! Get your tickets today! http://bit.ly/48fnfiD

United Way of Southern Maine
Allagash Brewing Company
Empeople Credit Union
Wohler & Co.
Bite Into Maine
Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

Please join PROPEL for our FINAL InFocus of the season!

On May 7th, we will be highlighting United Way of Southern Maine! United Way of Southern Maine is a nonprofit that brings together community members, businesses, and resources to support people in need across the region. They fund and connect programs focused on basic needs like food, housing, and healthcare, while working to address larger issues such as financial stability, education, and mental health so individuals and families can thrive.

Come enjoy a complimentary Allagash beverage and snacks from Bite Into Maine and network with PROPEL, in partnership with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, to learn more about the mission, values, and vision of United Way of Southern Maine!

Register via this link: http://bit.ly/48fnfiD

04/30/2026

1 week from today!! Register here: http://bit.ly/48fnfiD

United Way of Southern Maine
Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Bite Into Maine
Wohler & Co.
Allagash Brewing Company
Empeople Credit Union

Please join PROPEL for our FINAL InFocus of the season!

On May 7th, we will be highlighting United Way of Southern Maine! United Way of Southern Maine is a nonprofit that brings together community members, businesses, and resources to support people in need across the region. They fund and connect programs focused on basic needs like food, housing, and healthcare, while working to address larger issues such as financial stability, education, and mental health so individuals and families can thrive.

Come enjoy a complimentary Allagash beverage and snacks from Bite Into Maine and network with PROPEL, in partnership with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, to learn more about the mission, values, and vision of United Way of Southern Maine!

Register via this link: http://bit.ly/48fnfiD

04/23/2026

Please join PROPEL for our FINAL InFocus of the season!

On May 7th, we will be highlighting United Way of Southern Maine! United Way of Southern Maine is a nonprofit that brings together community members, businesses, and resources to support people in need across the region. They fund and connect programs focused on basic needs like food, housing, and healthcare, while working to address larger issues such as financial stability, education, and mental health so individuals and families can thrive.

Come enjoy a complimentary Allagash beverage and snacks from Bite Into Maine and network with PROPEL, in partnership with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, to learn more about the mission, values, and vision of United Way of Southern Maine!

Register via this link: http://bit.ly/48fnfiD