I know what it means to work hard in rural Maine. I grew up in Orland and raised kids here in Lewiston, three who share my DNA and one who chose — and was chosen by — our family during his final year of high school.
Lewiston-Auburn Metro Chamber of Commerce, CEO and President Shanna Cox hears businesses are noticing lower sales.
Maine officials and community organizations across the state marked one year since the Lewiston mass shooting with vigils and remembrance events honoring the victims.
The Office of Tourism grant will be used to help draw new audiences to the balloon festival and hopefully to increase the number of overnight stays by festival goers.
More than seven months after the mass shootings there, restaurants in Lewiston are still struggling to regain their customer base and make the dining scene as comfortable as possible for their patrons.
Jessica Donovan, right, CEO of Lucro Management in Lewiston, presents Shanna Cox with the Lee Young Leadership Award on Sunday at the YWCA’s Women of Achievement Award Brunch at the Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn. Cox is the president and CEO of the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. With a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Maine and experience as a small-business owner, she reportedly excels in strategic planning and community development. Cox is known for her empowering leadership style and dedication to enhancing the region’s economic landscape.
