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 SAT., DECEMBER 1st: FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Parade kicks off at 4:30pm and runs through the York Village

It will be led by the 2018 Citizen of the Year: Mary Andrews
 
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
"Mary Andrews"
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
"Williams Realty Partners"
Troy Williams
REMINDER: BUSINESS AFTER HOURS DECEMBER 5th

5-7pm
Hosted by Bell Farm Shops

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Thank you to SIS Bank for being this year's WINTER FARMERS' MARKET SPONSOR!
SUMMER MARKET SPONSOR
Buy a calendar to support the York Days Fireworks!
(they make great stocking stuffers & New Year's gifts) 

Total value of prizes over $2,300!!. 
Prizes will be drawn daily in JAN 2019
You can win a variety of prizes including cash!
We have teamed up with York Parks & Rec to raise funds

Calendars are on sale DEC 1 - DEC 31 at the below locations:
York Region Chamber, 1 Stonewall Lane, York  MON - FRI 9 - 4, SAT 9 - 2, SUN Closed
York's Winter Farmers' Market beginning SAT, DEC 8 & 22, 9:00 - 1:00
York Region Chamber BAH (DEC: Bell Farm Shops,
 244 Us Route 1)
York Park and Recreation Dept.
Route 1, York
York Beach Fire Dept., York Beach, York
My Wine-y Sister, Short Sands Beach, York


*Calendars must be purchased in person. Winners will need to arrange pick up of prizes at the York Chamber. Prizes will not be mailed*

Thank you to our raffle donors!
Coastal Lighting & Design, My Wine-y Sister, Signature Finishes, York County Federal Credit Union, York Harbor Inn, York Beach Beer Company, Chalmers Insurance Group, Wiggly Bridge Distillery, SoMe Brewing Company, York's Wild Kingdom, Williams Realty Partners, York Art Association, When Pigs Fly, Inc., Sentry Hill at York Harbor, Parents Alternative to Latchkey, York Parks & Recreation Department, York Region Chamber of Commerce
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
DEADLINE: DEC 1st (Advertising prices are the same as last year)
2019 / 2020 York Region Visitor Guide Advertising
The deadline to submit an advertisement for the guide is this coming Friday. There is still time to purchase your ad, but space is very limited at this point and will be sold as first come, first served.
  • Deadline to submit your ad copy is December 1
  • Advertising prices and size requirements information is attached
  • Questions? Please call 207-363-4422 or email holly@yorkme.org
Win a FREE Ad!
Each year the cover of the guide features a picture of the Nubble Lighthouse. In 2019 we are continuing on with the tradition. We would like to invite you to participate in choosing the cover photo. If you would like to submit a unique photo of the Nubble Lighthouse to be considered for the 2019 guide book cover please email your image in the highest definition possible to holly@yorkme.org. When the photo is picked your photo will still belong to you and you will receive photo credit and a half page ad in the guide for your business at no charge. Deadline to submit your photo is Friday, December 28.
We are excited to announce production of our new 2019 York Region Official Street & Road Map starting in January! (includes the 5 towns that the Chamber represents)
Published In Print & Online
In addition to print distribution, all 2019 map advertisers will receive a FREE map pinpoint, Link to their website and Key business information on the newly updated, user-friendly online version.
   
We are happy to have Suzanne Johnson, Sales Manager, working with the Chamber again on our map project; please welcome her when she contacts your business.
 
For renewals or to make an early ad space reservation
CONTACT Suzanne Johnson, suzanne.johnson@atlantic4us.com
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RESERVE YOUR 2019 - 2020 DINING GUIDE SPOT TODAY
We distribute 300 printed publications to area accommodations and LOOK we have an Interactive Dining Guide online.
 The Design & Layout of your page is totally up to you. Download a Form here
We had a record of 34 Dining establishments participate in 2018, this included Restaurants, Take-out, Breweries, Distilleries, Wineries, Caterers, Ice Cream, etc.
York  Food Truck Wednesdays
This NEW Event Kicks off June 2019!

The York Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the York Food Truck Wednesdays from 5-8:00 PM, 13 Wednesdays between June - August in the parking lot of  the York Region Chamber of Commerce. We expect to have 3-6 food trucks each week.
  1. Outdoor seating as well as air conditioned indoor seating
  2. Campfire for roasting marshmallows
  3. Corn Toss
  4. Lots of Free parking!
Please contact Linda, Events Manager 207-363-4422 or linda@yorkme.org
 
We are accepting applications for NOV & DEC 2019 BAH
FMI: contact Linda to discuss dates  207-363-4422 or linda@yorkme.org

Turkey Trot 5K
Chamber Board members and staff participating in this years' race are, back row, left to right: Sam joins in on the fun, Rich Goodenough, Board Chair; Joshua Bartlett & Jonathan James, Board members; front row: Holly Roberts, Executive Director; Deb Toirier & Susan Littley, Chamber Staff. 

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York Chamber Announces Two Scholarship Awards to be given out to 2 local students pursuing either a Vocational/ Trade School path at a secondary school and the other award is to a deserving recipient pursuing a College prep-track.
 Please visit the Chamber's: Go Fund ME page
 
NEW MEMBERS  

Village Toy Funatic Ogunquit
Burrito Betty's York
Norton's Carpentry & Architectural Salvage York
The Water Street Inn Kittery
Seacoast Waldorf School Eliot
Lovebirds Donuts Kittery
Aland Realty Kittery

Do you know of a business who might be interested in joining the York Chamber? Please have them contact: Mell 207-363-4422 or mell@yorkme.org
RIBBON CUTTINGS

Lunchbox Louie's York
Aland Realty Kittery
 
If you are a "NEW" Business of 1 year or less*
or have "Moved" your business, please contact Mell to schedule a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A BIG HUGE THANK YOU! to Richard Card of D. F. Richard Energy for his generosity and support for donating a computer to the chamber of commerce. We have needed another work station for quite some time, but we did not have a computer. 
*Also a shout out to PCGIT (Portsmouth Computer Group) who donated their time to get the computer ready for the Chamber's use*

A COOL IDEA from York Woods Tree & Products in Eliot
Holiday Business Checks
  • If a Robbery occurs - Do not Resist!
  • Give the suspect(s) the money or the drugs!
  • CALL 911 when safe to do so after the robbery
  • Gather as much information as possible about the robber, vehicle, etc.
  • Secure all doors when the suspect(s) leave
  • REMBEMBER ~ Your Safety is our #1 concern!
Please contact Sgt. John Lizanecz to schedule training: (207) 363-4444
 
Kittery Foreside Survey
Kittery is seeking public input on the types of development and infrastructure desired to advance the findings of the Study and support the Foreside into the future. 
 
Kittery Foreside Land Use, Parking, and Transportation Study was recently completed and is available on the Town’s website “Projects” tab, and in hard-copy at Town Hall
Reminder Chamber Members
SAVE 25% on CONSTANT CONTACT!
York made the List at # 3!
TOP SAFEST CITIES in Maine 2018!

PRESS RELEASE
CHAMBER STAFF

Holly Roberts 
Executive Director
Mell Boesch 
Executive Assistant

Carol West 
Farmers' Market Manager
Linda Chisholm 
Events Manager
Susan Littley 
Administration

Debra Poirier

Administration
Bill Lyons Volunteer & 
Member Liaison

 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rich Goodenough, Board Chair
Amanda Woods,Vice Chair
Chris Kehl, Treasurer
Dana K. Lee, Secretary
Jeffrey Pelkey, 

Immediate Past Chair
Linda Sirois
Troy Williams
Donna Reynolds
Kevin Raymond
Caitlynn Ramsey
Joshua Bartlett
Christopher MacDonnell
Jon James

 
 STATE OF MAINE 
Town of Eliot
Town of Kittery
Town of S. Berwick
Town of York
Maine Legislature Homepage
Maine State Chamber of Commerce
USA.gov

 BUSINESS LINKS 
Maine Association of Nonprofits
Maine Department of Labor
Maine Development Foundation
Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
Retail Association of Maine
York County Career Center
U.S. Small Business Administration | ME
U.S. Small Business Administration | NH
Southern Maine Planning & Development Commission

 MAINE TOURISM LINKS 
Maine Tourism
2017 Maine Tourism Highlights
Eastern Trail Alliance
Maine Innkeepers Association
Maine Quarterly
Maine Restaurant Association
Town of Eliot - Recreation Programs
Town of Kittery - Recreation
Town of S. Berwick - Recreation Department
Town of York - Parks & Recreation
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1 Stonewall Lane | York ME 03909 | 207-363-4422 | info@yorkme.org
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