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The Chamber is working hard to keep you informed and armed with the information you need to help your business. We have compiled helpful business information below and will keep updating this page as we are sent information.

Allied Career Training Institute in Sanford

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Jul 11, 2022

Allied Career Training Institute in Sanford

Owner Jennifer Marachese is pleased to announce the opening of Allied Career Training Institute Located at 890 Main Street Suite 100 in...

Application Now Open: Maine Jobs and Recovery Small Business Grant

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Nov 11, 2021

Application Now Open: Maine Jobs and Recovery Small Business Grant

Maine Jobs and Recovery Small Business Grant The Maine Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD) has launched the Maine Jobs...

Mills Administration To Issue Disaster Relief Payments Beginning in November

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Oct 28, 2021

Mills Administration To Issue Disaster Relief Payments Beginning in November

The Mills Administration announced today that it will issue Disaster Relief Payments to Maine people who worked during the pandemic...

Governor Mills Announces State of Civil Emergency To End June 30th

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Jun 13, 2021

Governor Mills Announces State of Civil Emergency To End June 30th

Governor Janet Mills announced that Maine’s State of Civil Emergency will end June 30, 2021 – the end of this month. “Today, we take...

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May 21, 2021

Governor Mills Lifts Restrictions Beginning May 24

The Mills Administration updated its public health protocols under the Moving Maine Forward Plan. Effective May 24th, Maine will: lift...

5/19 SMHC To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Community Forum

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May 14, 2021

5/19 SMHC To Host COVID-19 Vaccine Community Forum

Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) will host a COVID-19 vaccine community forum on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m., via ZOOM. The...

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Training Sessions

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Apr 26, 2021

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Training Sessions

Are you a restaurant owner, food truck, caterer, or bar owner? A baker, brewer, or other food producer who primarily sells on-site? The...

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Apr 22, 2021

3 Things to Know about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)

1. Get the program details - Get the program details such as eligibility, funding amount, allowable use of funds, and more. If you...

Bill to Extend PPP Deadline to May 31st Signed into Law

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Apr 1, 2021

Bill to Extend PPP Deadline to May 31st Signed into Law

The PPP Extension Act of 2021 gives small businesses an additional two months to access the PPP. To date, Maine small employers have...

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Mar 19, 2021

Vaccine Center Volunteer Opportunity

Vaccination against Covid-19 is certainly the most significant public health mobilization we have seen in our careers. It has also been...

New PPP updates mean more funding for self employed and businesses with less than 20 employees

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Mar 4, 2021

New PPP updates mean more funding for self employed and businesses with less than 20 employees

Self-employed & businesses with less than 20 employees LISTEN UP! New PPP updates are in your favor. If you are self-employed or a small...

2/25 Webinar: Small Business Update - More about major changes to Payroll Protection Program (PPP)

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Feb 25, 2021

2/25 Webinar: Small Business Update - More about major changes to Payroll Protection Program (PPP)

The Biden administration just announced major changes to the Payroll Protection Program, aimed at extending aid to minority-owned...

Governor Mills Continues State of Civil Emergency as Maine Fights COVID-19

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Feb 20, 2021

Governor Mills Continues State of Civil Emergency as Maine Fights COVID-19

On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Governor Janet Mills extended the State of Civil Emergency (PDF) through Thursday, March 18, 2021. The...

Did you receive only pary the $10k EIDL Advance? SBA to contact you to apply for the remaining.

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Feb 15, 2021

Did you receive only pary the $10k EIDL Advance? SBA to contact you to apply for the remaining.

SBA to contact eligible businesses that received part of the $10k grant. The SBA is launching a new round of Economic Injury Disaster...

With Improving Public Health Metrics, Mills Administration Ends Early Business Closing Time

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Jan 28, 2021

With Improving Public Health Metrics, Mills Administration Ends Early Business Closing Time

Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will end the 9:00 p.m. early closing time for businesses, effective Monday, February 1,...

1/27/21 Webinar: What you need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program

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Jan 25, 2021

1/27/21 Webinar: What you need to know about the Paycheck Protection Program

What Small Businesses Need to Know About the PPP Reopen When: Wednesday, January 27, 11:00am-12:00pm Register: HERE Topics: Who...

1/19/21 Webinar - Learn About SBA's Disaster Assistance for Small Business in Maine

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Jan 15, 2021

1/19/21 Webinar - Learn About SBA's Disaster Assistance for Small Business in Maine

Join the SBA Maine District Office for a Webinar to Discuss Programs Available to Small Business in Maine When: Tuesday, January 19,...

Mills Administration Continues Early Business Closing Time Amid Increase in COVID-19 Positivity Rate

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Dec 30, 2020

Mills Administration Continues Early Business Closing Time Amid Increase in COVID-19 Positivity Rate

December 30, 2020 - Amid an increase in Maine’s COVID-19 positivity rate and a continued high rate of hospitalizations, the Mills...

2021 Moving Forward Business Survey DEADLINE: 12/23/20

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Dec 14, 2020

2021 Moving Forward Business Survey DEADLINE: 12/23/20

The timing and intent of this survey is to produce a full report in the early weeks of January that we can share with the incoming State...

$40 Million Economic Recovery Grant Program to Support Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail

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Nov 30, 2020

$40 Million Economic Recovery Grant Program to Support Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail

Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today an economic recovery grant program to support Maine’s tourism, hospitality, and...

Governor orders certain businesses to close by 9 p.m.

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Nov 20, 2020

Governor orders certain businesses to close by 9 p.m.

With COVID-19 Cases Rising, Mills Administration Announces More Public Health and Safety Measures Starting 11/20/20, certain businesses...

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Nov 5, 2020

Governor Mills Announces New Face Covering & Sign Requirements in Executive Order

November 5, 2020, Governor Janet Mills issued an executive order requiring Mainers to wear face coverings in public no matter their...

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Oct 15, 2020

Grants for Small Maine Businesses

Funds are available for the CDBG Micro-loan program, which provides grants of up to $5,000 to small businesses directly impacted by...

Mills Administration Announces Maine to Enter Stage 4 of Reopening

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Oct 12, 2020

Mills Administration Announces Maine to Enter Stage 4 of Reopening

Starting October 13, indoor seating limits are increased, enforcement of face coverings is strengthened statewide The Mills...

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Sep 14, 2020

Face Covering City Ordinance Update

The City of Sanford has been declared to have Community Spread of COVID-19 by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP),...

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Aug 20, 2020

$200 million Maine Economic Recovery Grant program available to Maine's small businesses

Governor Mills announced a $200 million Maine Economic Recovery Grant program available to Maine's small businesses directly impacted by...

“Wear a Mask” posters available from Maine office of Tourism

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Jul 30, 2020

“Wear a Mask” posters available from Maine office of Tourism

“Wear a Mask” posters in two sizes were released by The Maine Office of Tourism and are available for download. Businesses are not...

Governor Mills Strengthens Enforcement of Face Covering Requirement as Maine Reopens

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Jul 9, 2020

Governor Mills Strengthens Enforcement of Face Covering Requirement as Maine Reopens

In line with nearly every other state in the nation, Governor Mills also renews Maine’s State of Civil Emergency for another 30 days...

Want to win a FREE acrylic sneeze guard for your business?

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Jun 25, 2020

Want to win a FREE acrylic sneeze guard for your business?

We’re giving away $1,000 worth of ACRYLITE® Hanging Sneeze Guards THIS FRIDAY to local Southern Maine Businesses! Ten lucky winners will...

Mills Administration Releases COVID-19 Prevention Checklists for Stage 3 Business Reopening's

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Jun 25, 2020

Mills Administration Releases COVID-19 Prevention Checklists for Stage 3 Business Reopening's

The Mills Administration today posted additional COVID-19 Prevention Checklists for businesses and activities to voluntarily resume on...

Indoor dining allowed, increased retail numbers June 17

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Jun 16, 2020

Indoor dining allowed, increased retail numbers June 17

The Mills Administration announced that indoor dining in Androscoggin, Cumberland, and York counties can voluntarily resume...

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Jun 5, 2020

Emergency notice - Curfew this weekend

Sanford officials have announced a nightly curfew this weekend 6/5/20 - 6/8/20. Sanford officials have announced a nightly curfew this...

Maine Dept. of Labor and Law Enforcement Investigating Fraud

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May 28, 2020

Maine Dept. of Labor and Law Enforcement Investigating Fraud

AUGUSTA – As part of its effort to investigate, prevent, and stop fraud perpetrated by criminals, the Maine Department of Labor has...

PPP: How to qualify for loan forgiveness

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May 28, 2020

PPP: How to qualify for loan forgiveness

A free webcast by MaineBiz Date: June 4, 2020 Time: 11:00am-12:00pm Location: Zoom Webinar THE PANEL: - Amy Bassett District Director...

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May 28, 2020

SMHC Community Letter

Dear Community Leaders, I wanted to provide an update from Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) on the COVID-19 pandemic. It appears that we...

Temporary Outdoor Seating Application for Sanford/Springvale Restaurants

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May 28, 2020

Temporary Outdoor Seating Application for Sanford/Springvale Restaurants

Sanford/Springvale restaurants. The City of Sanford has a short form for temporary outdoor seating to help accommodate the sad situation...

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May 23, 2020

This is ME counting on YOU

Dear Valued Member: This week, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce launched a public awareness campaign, ‘This is ME Counting on You.’...

Business Outreach and Support from Maine CareerCenters

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May 20, 2020

Business Outreach and Support from Maine CareerCenters

Important notice for employers about refusals to return to work by employee(s)

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May 18, 2020

Update from Your Chamber

With all that’s going on or not going on, we at the chamber want you to know that we are still working on projects we hope will...

The Time to Save Small Business is Now. Here’s How.

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Apr 15, 2020

The Time to Save Small Business is Now. Here’s How.

We cannot and will not allow our country’s critical small business sector to collapse.

Available resources for workers and employers

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Apr 8, 2020

Available resources for workers and employers

Links to available resources for workers and employers. Preparing for and Responding to Covid-19 Department of Labor Information About...

Tax payments delayed due to COVID-19 Pandemic

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Apr 3, 2020

Tax payments delayed due to COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to COVID-19, the US Treasury and IRS will allow most tax payments to be delayed until July 15. You need to file a return or...

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Mar 31, 2020

CARES Act Fact Sheet & Info

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the...

Latest COVID Updates: SBA Loans, Payroll Protection Program & Webinars

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Mar 31, 2020

Latest COVID Updates: SBA Loans, Payroll Protection Program & Webinars

A message from Maine's Small Business Administration SBA's Emergency Cash Advance Program The $10,000 emergency cash advance is AVAILABLE...

Emergency Bill Offers New Flexibility in Maine’s Unemployment Insurance Program

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Mar 20, 2020

Emergency Bill Offers New Flexibility in Maine’s Unemployment Insurance Program

AUGUSTA - Maine Department of Labor (Department) will begin to implement new flexible unemployment insurance (UI) measures that will...

What You Need to Know About SBA's Disaster Loan

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Mar 13, 2020

What You Need to Know About SBA's Disaster Loan

Need help applying? Contact your SBDC advisor for assistance walking through the application process. Request advising here. The U.S....

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