Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce

The following is a listing of Promotional Opportunities presented to our member businesses by the Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Please contact us if you are interested or need more detailed information.

Are You Interested In Helping?
After reviewing our Volunteer Opportunities, you might want to volunteer to help the Chamber with one or more of these activities. Please contact the Chamber Office at:
1-207-282-1567

Business After Hours

Held 15-18 times a year - these evening events are held to provide Members a way to show their business, products or services and get to know fellow business professionals from the area and establish some type of relationship – personal, professional or both.

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Chamber Ambassadors

Attend monthly meetings held on the second Tuesday of the Month at 8:00 a.m.

Attendance or greeter at Chamber special events when schedule permits (i.e. Chamber Breakfast/ Luncheons, Business After Hours, Golf Outing, Expo, Auction)

Assist Chamber staff whenever possible.
Spearhead membership drive and retention activities
Attend Ribbon Cuttings
Mentoring new members at each function or activity.

PRIVILEGES:

· .Being aware of what is happening in our community. An Ambassador is often the first to know of the events of the community.

· A chance to go behind the scenes, tour businesses and discover what makes them a special part of our overall business community.

· Representing the Chamber to new arrivals, guests and visitors.

· Able to meet, interact and network with new businesses and business people.

Breakfast Forums

Chamber Breakfast Forums are held occasionally during the year, usually in local member establishments.

These morning gatherings serve as a friendly meeting opportunity for Chamber members to hear discussions about timely issues. Attendees are seated with 4-8 other business professionals, providing a relatively intimate setting in which to network. Sponsoring a forum is a great marketing opportunity.

To make arrangements to do presentations or speak on specific issues concerning your business or the area, please contact the Chamber Executive Director (Tel.: 282-1567).

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The Annual Holiday Auction is held in November of each year. This event is also a fundraiser for the Chamber. The Auction Committee begins meeting in August.

Members are solicited to provide the Chamber with items or gift certificates to be sold at the Auction. Some businesses co-sponsor large items, thereby cutting their individual costs.

The evening of the Auction consists of a buffet style meal served to participants who plan to bid on auction items. The Auction itself is divided into three events – a Silent Auction, a Raffle Auction and the Live Auction.

To donate items or gift certificates, or if you wish to attend the Auction, be sure to read your mail and our newsletters as they will contain all the information needed.

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The Annual Golf Tournament is a great event in which to participate. The opportunity to meet and challenge other "golfers" in the business community is a top priority for some. A trophy is awarded to the "Business Sponsored Team" with the lowest score. Other awards are presented to non-business-sponsored teams. The day of golf is followed by a BBQ or Buffet-style meal.

Again, this is a fundraiser for the Chamber. The members are sent a letter detailing sponsorships. These sponsorships could be: team sponsors; hole sponsors; or businesses providing gift packages to players (a great way to advertise with free samples).

Volunteers are also needed to serve as "Hole In One" spotters; to sell Mulligans prior to the start; to keep drink coolers placed on the course filled; or to help serve the meal that follows the golf program.

To serve on the Golf Committee, call the Chamber Office by March at:
282-1567
All other information regarding playing the tournament or sponsoring the event will be sent to you and reminders will be printed in the monthly Newsletter

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The Chamber holds its Annual Meeting/Breakfast in January each year. It is a celebration of the conclusion of our year. We also introduce those members of the Board of Directors who are being installed for their term. Awards are presented to Members for "Volunteer Of The Year"; "Community Service Award", "Distinguished Service Award", and "Bill Kany Award".

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Are You Interested In Participating?
After reviewing our Promotional Opportunities, you might want to volunteer to help the Chamber with one or more of these activities. Please contact the Chamber Office at:
1-207-282-1567