About Us
The Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to our beautiful rural Maine community. Our towns- Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls, have all one needs: fine schools, nearby hospitals and medical centers, higher educational opportunities, innovative town governments, as well as police and fire protection. We also boast a civic spirit that encourages everything from high school sports to July 4th fireworks, harvest festivals, historical celebrations, farmers markets, as well as the nuturing
of a growing business climate.
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| Our Chamber
continues to connect local businesses
and the social interests of the community.
We encourage and look toward increased
participation by the business community
and individuals in the future. Visit
our chamber
members page for information on
area business.
Our Mission Statement
The purpose of the
Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber
of Commerce is to advance and promote
the development of commercial, industrial,
civic and social interests of the communities
of Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls
and the surrounding communities. |
How to Join
If you wish to join, click
here for a membership form (PDF
FILE)
If you would like more information
regarding
our area or the Chamber, please call the
office at 207-897-6755. Or sign up for
our free weekly bulletin to get email
updates of what's happening in the area.
2010
Officers
Chair- Michelle
St. Jean
(W) 897-3102
smartworks@myfairpoint.net
Vice Chair- Dan Smiley
Turner Publishing, Inc.
Phone:
(W) 225-2076
dansmiley@turnerpublishing.net
Treasurer- Paul Soucie
Phone:784-9164
psoucie@androscogginbank.com
Secretary- Lisa
Bryant
Phone: 897-6785
finance@jay-maine.org
Past Chair- John
Ross
Phone: (W) 897-1067
JROSS@KIMBERANDROSS.COM
Administrative
Assistant- Bonnie
Perkins
Phone: 897-6755
info@jay-livermore-lf.org
Member Benefits and
Services
Through your membership in the Chamber of
Commerce, you are a part of an effort to
promote local commerce and civic interests,
as well as economic development in our communities.
You become a resource for people and organizations
seeking to visit and/or relocate to our area.
The Chamber is a direct extension of your
business marketing plan and offers a number
of advertising and promotional opportunities:
- Network with other area businesses through
monthly Chamber meetings and Business After
Hours open house gatherings
- Introduce yourself and/or your company/services
to the Chamber as a participant in the
Member in the Spotlight Program at a monthly
meeting
- Distribute your brochures and business
cards at Chamber meetings and events
- Insert your flyers in the monthly meeting
agenda packets
- Enter a periodic listing of your products/services/rental
opportunities in the weekly Area Events
E-Bulletin , the Greater Franklin
Events & Specials Bulletin, and
special holiday/seasonal “Shop Local” promotions
- Post on our Chamber website ( www.jay-livermore-lf.org ),
which provides the opportunity to link
to your website
- List your organization in the Member
Directory of the Area Guide at
no cost
- Advertise in the annual Area Guide at
a discounted rate
- Advertise in cooperative advertising
projects, offering you significant savings
- Receive referrals of potential customers
from the Chamber Office and Chamber members,
which can expand your customer base
- Display our Chamber Membership decal
lends credibility as a member of a nationally
recognized professional organization
Your membership in the Chamber provides
you an opportunity to strengthen your organization
in the community. The Chamber's success depends
on your commitment to participate in and
support the Chamber's many programs and activities
by:
- Developing leadership skills as an Executive
Board member or by taking a prominent role
in Chamber committees and events
- Sharing your skills, experiences and
services in Chamber workshops and educational
seminars with members of the business community
- Sponsoring, participating in and attending
local annual events such as the Fourth
of July Celebration, Golf Scholarship Tournament,
and the Apple Pumpkin Festival.
- Contributing to the Chamber Scholarship
Fund, which awards a scholarship to two
college bound seniors from the Jay School
Department and M.S.A.D. #36 each year
- Mentoring new businesses in our communities
and encouraging residents to shop local
- Hearing keynote speakers on topics pertinent
to our economy and environment
- Monitoring legislation pertinent to our
business communities and providing a vehicle
to alert local legislators and public officials
of your concerns
- Hosting candidate forums in election
years to provide an opportunity for the
public to learn the positions of candidates
on business issues and issues that impact
our local environment and community life
- Accessing the local Chamber office as
a resource for members and the general
public
- Obtaining group rates on insurance through
the Maine Chamber of Commerce
Community organizations and individuals benefit
from the work of the Jay-Livermore-Livermore
Falls Chamber of Commerce, and you receive
the same benefits and can feel a sense of pride
and accomplishment in your contributions and
support as a Chamber member.
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