News + Updates
LA Region Explore + Discover Guide Returns for 2022
The LAMCC is excited to design the second edition of the Explore + Discover Guide! Last year, it was because of you, our members, that made the Explore + Discover guide a huge success - and we are ready to highlight our rich culture, rural landscapes, urban...
LA Metro Chamber of Commerce Welcomes 2022 Board Members
The LA Metro Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed six new members to the Board of Directors and appointed John Rice, Director of Operations at Schooner Estates Senior Living as its new Chair of the Board. With its collective efforts, the board ensures the vision of...
Lewiston Welcomes New Business From Downtown Contest Winner
Rusty Bus Brewing Company wins JumpstartME; a competition to attract new businesses to Lewiston’s Downtown Business District. Facilitated by The Downtown Lewiston Association and The LA Metro Chamber of Commerce, the contest launched in July and generated over a dozen...
Stuff the Bus 2021
Last year, there were more families in need in our region than in years past. For many, the disruption to school and family traditions made the holidays hard for the kiddos and the loss of income harder for the parents. We asked for your help, and you came through,...
Auburn Celebrates Opening of Twelve North Agency with Ribbon Cutting
AUBURN, ME — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Twelve North Agency in Auburn at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, October 26th. Auburn Mayor Jason J. Levesque was joined by the President + CEO of the LA Metro Chamber Shanna Cox, Karen Staples of Senator Susan...
Lewiston Celebrates Opening of Just-In-Time Recreation with Ribbon Cutting
LEWISTON, ME, September 29, 2021 — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the opening of Just-In-Time Recreation in Lewiston at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, September 29th. The City of Lewiston Economic + Community Development Director Lincoln Jeffers was joined by the...
Auburn Celebrates the Opening of Maine Dentistry with Ribbon Cutting
AUBURN, ME — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Maine Dentistry location at 34 Center Street in Auburn at 12:00 PM on Monday, August 16. The City of Auburn Director of Economic Development Jay Brenchick was joined by the President + CEO of the LA Metro...
Auburn Celebrates Opening of Evergreen Subaru with Ribbon Cutting
AUBURN, ME — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Evergreen Subaru location in Auburn at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 13. Auburn Mayor Jason J. Levesque was joined by the City of Auburn Director of Economic Development Jay Brenchick, President + CEO of the LA...
JumpStartME
JumpstartME is a new program, designed to expand the business and economic growth in the Downtown Lewiston business district. The winner of the JumpstartME prize competition will receive a prize package that includes the following: Free rent at 120 Lisbon Street, a...
Lewiston Celebrates Opening of Kaydenz Resale Closet with Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Kaydenz Resale Closet location in Lewiston today. Lewiston Mayor Mark Cayer was joined by Karen Staples of Senator Susan Collins Office, Stephanie Gelinas, Ward 7 Lewiston City Councilor, the LA Metro Chamber team, and...