LA Metro Chamber Small Business Relief Fund requests surpass $1.6 million
Chamber officials say they expect to distribute more than $500,000 in grants.
Lewiston leaders hail governor’s plan for a New Mainers office
Officials say the new office will help integrate immigrants into Maine’s workforce.
Lewiston-Auburn Chamber releases new guidebook: ‘part visitor guide, part relocation guide and completely stunning’
The new Explore + Discover guidebook. President Shanna Cox debuted it at the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce annual awards last week by saying the new book is the first print campaign of its kind that the chamber has done in nearly five years.
Shanna Cox and Robyn Merrill: Solving child poverty is everyone’s business
Addressing families’ basic needs will create opportunities for parents and caregivers to succeed in the workforce, strengthening our communities, bolstering our economy, and reducing child poverty. Lifting children out of poverty today will, in turn, increase their opportunities, support their growth, and fortify Maine’s future workforce, leading to less child poverty tomorrow.
Lewiston-Auburn local foods initiative looks to generate momentum
The “community action plan” includes projects such as like securing a permanent year-round location for the Lewiston Farmers’ Market and developing a cooperatively-owned neighborhood grocery store in the Tree Streets neighborhood.