E-News Report February 13 , 2009
BUSINESS BREAK
The February Business Break will be held at Sawyer, Sawyer and Minott in Windham on Thursday, February 26 this event is co-sponsored with Tricia Zwirner of State Farm Insurance and Amy Abilgaard of The Print House. All three businesses are located on Storm Drive in Windham.
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KEEP MAINE STRONG
News Channel 8 from Portland has been working with our Chamber to support their Fall initiative to Keep Maine Strong and shop local.
They recently met with the Chamber Board and provided a presentation to the members present at the Annual Meeting. Working through an Alliance Partnership to encourage consumers to “Shop Local” and support Chamber Members they are canvassing our members to discuss the statewide program and the success of keeping tax dollars in Maine. Currently there are opportunities to be a Charter Sponsor at a $500 value, which includes your business Logo and a Link to your website; $100 value includes your business listing with a link to your website; and $50 value is a static business listing on the Keep Maine Strong website. FMI please contact David Black from News TV Channel 8 at 523-4513. Please check out the website: www.keepmainestrong.com to view the listing of Chambers and members who are supporting this program.
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ICE FISHING DERBY
The Rotary Ice Fishing Derby plans are well underway, and the event will be held on February 20-22nd. FMI go to the website: www.icefishingderby.com for a complete schedule of events. The Chamber, in partnership with the Sebago Lakes Rotary Club, is looking for volunteers to help assist the events. This well publicized event brings many visitors to our Region to spend a few days in the area as they shop, dine, fish, observe events, stay overnight in our motels and B&B’s, and have a great experience on a wonderful winter weekend. This is a wonderful way to network with the community and support your local events that provide a great time for families and bring visitors to our area to support local businesses.
If you are available to volunteer your time and support this event, please contact the Chamber office at 892-8265 or via email info@sebagolakeschamber.com
Friday Feb. 20 - 8 am – 1 pm Assist with Kid’s Derby, parking, etc, sell 50/50 Raffle tickets at Alyssa’s Motel on Thomas Pond in Casco
Saturday, Feb. 28 - 5:30 pm – 10 pm Assist with ice races and parking, sell 50/50 raffle tickets at the track co-located with Genest and Lavalley Lumber – Enterprise Drive in Windham
(Please note that this date has changed from February 20th due to the ice track conditions)
Saturday, Feb. 21 - 8 am – 11 am. General help at Raymond beach to assist with the hot air balloon, parking, sell raffle tickets, etc.
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NAPLES WINTER CARNIVAL
This event is scheduled for this weekend, February 14th and February 15th at the Naples Causeway (Town Dock Area). FMI go to the Muddy River Sno Seekers Snowmobile Club website at www.muddyriversnoseekers.org for a complete listing of activities.
The above community events are a great way to network, support recreational and business programs in our Region, and help raise needed funds to enhance our commitment to a valued quality of life in the Sebago Lakes Region. Sign up, have a fun filled day with your family, friends, and business peers. I hope to see all of you at these winter events!
