News + Updates
Auburn Celebrates Opening of The Holy Donut with Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new Holy Donut location in Auburn on Tuesday, April 20. Auburn Mayor Jason J. Levesque was joined by the City of Auburn Director of Business & Community Development Glen Holmes, LA Metro Chamber President + CEO Shanna...
Auburn Celebrates Opening of Back in Motion Physical Therapy with Ribbon Cutting
LEWISTON, ME, April 13, 2021— A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new Back In Motion Physical Therapy location in Auburn on Tuesday, April 13. Auburn Mayor Jason J. Levesque was joined by the LA Metro Chamber Board Chair Jessica Donovan, CEO of Lucro...
Available Scholarships for Adult Learners + Local Students
The Chamber Foundation values the role we have in supporting learners across the county and views the awarding of scholarships as one key contribution to supporting a workforce for businesses in the region. We are proud to introduce a common application that makes it...
NEW COVID-19 Testing Site to Open in LA
Beginning Friday, November 13, 2020, community members of the greater LA area will have access to free COVID-19 testing at a new drive-thru location at the Downtown Auburn Transportation Center. We are grateful to our 60+ members and community partners who supported...
LA Metro region launches a colorful face covering campaign
The business community of the LA region has a new, colorful campaign highlighting the importance of wearing face coverings to ensure customers and employees feel safe, and the area's businesses stay open. The clear messaging and bright personas were developed by LA...
Reopening: Your business, Your Chamber
Key Resources and Our Approach Last Friday, late in the afternoon, the Mills administration announced the Rural Reopening Plan. This announcement was on the heels of the expanded testing announcement, made the day before. The major takeaway- 12 of our 16 counties...
PART 2: PIVOTING TO THE NEXT NORMAL
The past week has brought conflicting messages about a move towards reponening- if not normal- with an extension of the Maine state of civil emergency (now through May 15) and a plan for opening up America. As our workers file for unemployment in record numbers, many...
PART 1: On-the-Ground Observations: Real-time feedback from LA and beyond
This message is bit longer than usual, and certainly less flashy. Take 5 minutes, and read it fully.Every day I am talking to businesses and organizations dealing with rapid change. Financial institutions implementing new programs quickly. Restaurants shifting to...
The Healing Community Food Challenge
Are you a business that is ready to sign on to support this challenge? Click here to sponsor a family! The extended State of Emergency has left many families in our community without jobs and in desperate need of weekly groceries. The LA Metro Chamber has partnered...
LA Metro Chamber Operations During COVID-19
As of: March 16, 2020 Read or share this post in PDF form here. To our members and the communities of the LA Region, As we find ourselves in unprecedented times, we are adapting our operations and organizational focus to reflect the public health reality of our...
