News + Updates
L/A Balloon Fest Announces $60,000 Maine Office of Tourism Award
The Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival, hosted by the City of Lewiston and in partnership with the City of Auburn, announced today that the State of Maine Office of Tourism awarded festival organizers with $60,000 in grant funding to support marketing and managing the...
LA Has Pride – All the Great Falls Pride Events in June
LA Metro Chamber Has Pride Androscoggin County, Maine - The LA Metro Chamber is proud to partner with Great Falls Pride throughout June for Pride Month, and to bring a lunch and learn special topic to employers and employees across the region. LGBTQ Means Business -...
Adult Learner Scholarships Available
LA Metro Chamber has opened up their annual Scholarship Application Process for adult learners who live or work in Androscoggin County. Employers are encouraged to share the application with their employees ahead of the April 26th deadline. Two types of scholarships...
New Memorial Fund Announced
Raising funds for Lewiston’s community resilience following Oct. 25 mass shooting LEWISTON, MAINE – In the wake of the devastating mass shooting that occurred on October 25, 2023, the City of Lewiston along with the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce...
LA is for Lovers Contest
#LAisforLovers $100 Giftcard Giveaway Whether you're celebrating with takeout or making reservations, remember to keep it local as you celebrate with your sweetheart this February. All month long we are enjoying #LocalLAFlavor with a giveaway! Not sure where to eat?...
Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Demonstrates Resilience in the Aftermath of Tragedy with Small Business Relief Fund
In the wake of the devastating mass shooting tragedy that unfolded on October 25, 2023, claiming 18 lives and impacting hundreds in the Lewiston Auburn region, the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (LA Metro Chamber) and its Foundation rallied its...
LA Metro Chamber Launches Small Business Supports: Unveiling The Small Business Relief Grants And #LocalLAFlavor Contest
The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of two vital initiatives aimed at bolstering small businesses in Androscoggin County. In the wake of the October 25th Tragedy, the Chamber recognizes the challenges faced by local...
#LocalLAFlavor Contest
Join us in supporting our local hospitality businesses with our exciting #LocalLAFlavor Contest! We've teamed up with area municipalities and business owners to uplift our favorite local spots. Share your #LocalLAFlavor by posting a picture of something tasty from...
One Lewiston
To Our Community, We want to acknowledge the many who didn't get time off during the lockdown - our first responders, medical care teams, hospitality folks, news teams and so many more. The Chamber team has felt your love- thank you. We are sharing new information -...
Eat Local Challenge
To our Taste the Harvest Guests and Local Food Supporters, We hope this message finds you well. We have some important news to share regarding the much anticipated "Taste the Harvest" event. Over the first two years, Taste the Harvest has brought our community...