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Using AI for Small Businesses: A Beginner’s Intro to ChatGPT and AI Tools
Date: January 21, 2026 Time: 8:30am-9:30am Goodall Memorial Library 952 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073 Curious about how artificial intelligence can simplify your life or boost your small business? This fun, beginner-friendly class will introduce you to the world of AI with a focus on ChatGPT and Gemini, two of the powerful tools that’s changing the way we write, plan, research, and solve problems. We’ll also touch on other popular AI tools. Whether you're looking to get organiz

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14 hours ago


12/16- Annual Holiday Business After Hours at Lady Mary Inn
There will be great networking, food and fun! Come support your fellow chamber members, network with other professionals, and have a great time as well! December 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Lady Mary Inn, 2 Elm St, North Berwick, ME 03906 Come support your fellow chamber members, network with other professionals, and have a great time as well! Host will provide food & beverages. Members are welcome to bring a guest. 📇Bring your business cards for networking and Door Prize

SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Nov 21


Holiday Raffle to Support Student Scholarships
Raffle tickets to support our two student scholarships at SRTC's Academy of Business are now available. The drawing will be at the December 16th Business After Hours at The Lady Mary Inn. You do not have to be present to win! Tickets are $50 each and only 100 tickets will be sold. Buy them now, before we run out! The first three winners receive $2,000, $400, $100 respectively. CLICK HERE to purchase a ticket.

SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Nov 21


Mckechnie Commercial Realty Celebrates Launch!
The Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating the recent launch of McKechnie Commercial Realty, located in Kennebunk. The real estate firm works across all sectors - office, retail, industrial, mixed-use, investment and development land - combining market data and regional trends. It offers years of expertise, including work in economic and community development in Sanford. Owner Suzanne McKechnie has been in real estate for more than a decade

SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Nov 18


Gotta be Frank Joins Chamber!
The Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce welcomed Gotta Be Frank to the chamber with a ribbon cutting, as well as celebrated its new regular location in Sanford across the street from Goodall Park. The food truck offers hand-crafted smashburgers, grilled hotdogs, grilled chicken sandwiches, marinated steak tip subs, fries, onion rings, and more, including specials. Owners Margie and Tom Genereux have combined food service experience of over 25 years. They opened as a food

SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Nov 12


The Ridge Celebrates its Permanent Home
The Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the new events center, The Ridge. The Ridge is a wedding and event venue that is part of Above & Beyond Catering. It offers catering, bar service, vintage mobile bar, a bridal suite and event coordination. Nestled in a stunning private meadow, The Ridge offers a modern farmhouse venue with elegant details inside and out. Owne


Hammer & Stain York County Celebrates One Year in New Location!
On October 21st, the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Hammer & Stain York County, LLC in its Springvale location. The studio offers regularly scheduled, as well as private, craft workshops from painting ceramics and hand-knitting blankets to resin projects and creating stuffed animals. A wide array of options ensures that kids and adults have projects that match their abilities. Owner Liz Shield

SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Oct 20


Welcome, Flat Top Burgers!
On October 8th, the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce welcomed Flat Top Burgers, 1735 Main Street in Sanford, in the former home of Village Pizza, to the Chamber and to the community with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. The restaurant's menu consists of juicy single and double smash burgers, as well as a few sandwich and salad options. Fresh fries are offered as a side item. Owner Shin Ha has many years of experience as an executive chef, and was trained in classical Italia


Thurs. 11/6- Business After Hours at Springvale Hardware & Paint
There will be great networking, food and fun! Come support your fellow chamber members, network with other professionals, and have a great time as well! Nov 06, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Springvale Hardware & Paint, 489 Main St #300, Springvale, ME 04083 Come support your fellow chamber members, network with other professionals, and have a great time as well! Host will provide food & beverages. 📇Bring your business cards for networking and Door Prize raffle. 🎫 Bring $ if yo


Annual Turkey Drive to Support Peer Helpers
UPDATE: We have raised all of the funds- thank you! The Chamber will be providing 50 turkeys to the Sanford High School Peer Helpers to distribute along with their food boxes to needy families for Thanksgiving. We would like to raise $650 from our chamber members to purchase the turkeys. All donors will be recognized online. If you would like to make a donation by November 21st, please make the check out to the Chamber & send to: Sanford/Springvale Chamber of Commerce 510

SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Sep 19


Grand Re-Opening Ribbon Cutting at Hammer & Stain
Time & Location Oct 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM 489 Main St suite 400, Springvale, ME 04083, USA About the event Join us for the Grand Re-Opening of Hammer & Stain at their new location in Springvale. The ribbon cutting will be followed by open studio time for Chamber Members to create a craft. Please register for the craft time, as there is limited space for 20 people. Cost: $15 dollars for a small ceramic to paint.

SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Sep 10


Thurs. 10/2- Business After Hours at Moody's Collision & Auto Repairs
There will be great networking, food and fun! Come support your fellow chamber members, network with other professionals, and have a...


Chamber's 71st Annual Meeting on 9/11/25
Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Join fellow Sanford-Springvale Chamber members for our annual meeting on September...

SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Aug 14


24th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament 8/29/25
The Annual Chamber Golf Tournament will take place on Aug 29, 2025, at Province Lake Golf Course, 18 Mountain Rd, Parsonsfield, ME 04047...

SanfordSpringvaleChamber
Aug 14


May 21, Business After Hours - Sanford Mainers & Crusin' Infusions
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., join the Sanford Mainers at historic Goodall Park as we celebrate the arrival of...

SanfordSpringvaleChamber
May 13


Free Continuing Education Credits for Insurance Agents
Wednesday, June 4 , 2025, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. , SERVPRO is offering a free course for insurance agents at Village By The Sea....


Maine PFML and Sanford - Springvale Chamber of Commerce Webinar
Please join the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce for a webinar regarding an overview of the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave...
Chamber News
Feb 25


Trivia Night - Save the date!
Grab a team and join us for TRIVIA NIGHT! This event is sure to be a great time! Bring your knowledge and prepare to laugh and have fun!...


11/6 BAH with Sanford Sound & Seacoast Oldies
There will be great networking, food and fun! Come support your fellow chamber members, network with other professionals, and have a...
Chamber News
Oct 28, 2024


Chamber Ambassadors welcome The Sound Temple in Springvale
The Sanford Springvale Chamber Ambassador Committee welcomed Sarah Daigle back from Hawaii and celebrated the opening of The Sound Temple...
Chamber News
Oct 24, 2024
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