Sebago Lakes Chamber of Commerce

February 15th Newsletter


RIBBON CUTTING FEBRUARY 23!


The Career Fair at Saint Joseph College


MAINE YOUTH ACTION NETWORK INVITES YOU!


FEED ME 5K


February 2024 Newsletter

Business Break Wednesday, October 18th

50/50 Proceeds to Benefit the Travis Mills Foundation

Being held at Rustler’s Steak House

61 Tandberg Trail, Windham


Regional Guide Space Available!


OCTOBER 2024-Trip of a Lifetime!

These rates are ONLY guaranteed through February 8, 2024.


WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

January 16th 2024 Newsletter

Ribbon Cutting


January 27, Saint Joseph’s College Ice Bar


Business Break Tuesday, February 13th

Being Held at Rustler’s Steak House

61 Tandberg Trail, Windham, ME


The Career Fair at Saint Joseph College


CAMP SUNSHINE – INSPIRING HOPE

Camp Sunshine inspires hope in families affected by life-threatening childhood illness through our unique, supportive program at its beautiful campus on Maine’s Sebago Lake.

When a child faces serious illness, the entire family is affected. Camp Sunshine’s program is offered year-round and has the distinction of having been designed to serve the entire family in a retreat model. Since its inception in 1984, Camp Sunshine has offered comfort, hope, and support to over 60,000 ill children, siblings and parents from all 50 US states and 27 countries.

Camp Sunshine relies on more than 2,500 volunteers annually, many of whom return year after year. The volunteers serve as camp counselors, and work in many areas of the program, including food service, arts and crafts, waterfront, and a variety of other activities. The majority of volunteers stay onsite and are provided with similar accommodations and meals as attending families. We welcome individual volunteers as well as groups of all types – family, friends, workplace, community organizations, etc. To learn more about volunteering, please visit https://www.campsunshine.org/volunteer.

Stephanie Feyler, MBA

Vice President, Program Operations & New Business Development

January 1st 2024 Newsletter

Annual Meeting January 18, 2024

Tickets must be purchased by January 11, 2024


CONGRATULATIONS MIGIS LODGE!

Congratulations to Migis Lodge for their recognition by the New England Inns and Resorts Association with the “Master of New England Innkeeping Lifetime Achievement Award!”

Joan and Tim Porta have run the inn for 44 years! While Joan’s husband Tim is now in assisted living, Joan is winding down her career, and her son Jed is managing the Lodge.

In her article in the December 29, 2023 Issue of the Lakes Region Weekly, Mikayla Patel quotes Joan, “We’re so lucky to have a job where you make people happy. What’s more gratifying than that? The land is sacred and precious. We don’t feel like we own it, but rather it’s in our care for now. We do our best to share it with people and keep it as preserved as possible.”

Jed was also quoted: “Migis Lodge has been a labor of love for my family. The longevity and success we’ve achieved are a testament to the warm and welcoming environment my parents have fostered.” Congratulations to Migis Lodge and the Porta family on this amazing achievement!


MAINE BUSINESS RELIEF FUND APPLICATIONS OPEN 1/4/2024


Regional Guide Space Available!

Space in the Regional Guide is limited – Reserve yours here!


HELP RAISE $$ FOR LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES!


OCTOBER 2024-Trip of a Lifetime!

These rates are ONLY guaranteed through February 8, 2024.

November 15th 2023 Newsletter

It’s The Most Wonderful Time!

Bid of Christmas

Thank you CoActive Wellness

Help is available – November 16

Maine's Journey Through Grief

ANNUAL MEETING JANUARY 2024

2024 Annual Meeting Sponsors Needed

Maine Tax Portal Informational Seminars!

The Maine Tax Portal is now open for more than 20 new taxes, fees, and programs, including Individual Income Tax. 

The State of Maine is modernizing its systems to make it easier, faster, and more convenient to file, pay, and manage state taxes. The new system, called the Maine Tax Portal, allows taxpayers and tax professionals to file and pay state taxes, check on refunds and reimbursements, set up payment plans and more, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

The Maine Revenue Service is offering free, live training webinars on how to use the Maine Tax Portal through April 11, 2024.

  • Taxpayers need to attend only one session for the type of Maine tax, fee, or program that pertains to them.
  • Sessions are recorded and posted on the website as they become available for viewing. 
  • Register at maine.gov/revenue/Fall2023WebinarSchedule.

Learn more at maine.gov/revenue/portal


2024 – Trip of a Lifetime!

2024 - Trip of a Lifetime!

October 3rd 2023 Newsletter

Business Break Wednesday, October 18th

50/50 Proceeds to Benefit Windham Veterans Wreath Program

Being held at The Microtel

965 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME


Fabulous Marketing Opps – Maine Invites You!!

The SLRCC is offering ads in the Maine Invites You magazine – the official Maine Tourism Magazine!

Thanks to funding from local towns in the Sebago Lakes Region, we will have a two page spread this year highlighting the entire Sebago Lakes Region. Do not miss out on the opportunity to advertise in Maine’s LARGEST distributed tourist magazine – over 250k distributed!

Large ads (4.71″ X 2″) = $650 ($1,800 value)

Small ads (2.25″ X 2″) = $325 ($900 value)

Maine Invites You is Maine’s Official Travel Planner and is the Official Fulfillment Piece for MTA, and the MOT/State of Maine for any request from anyone, anywhere, who requests information about Maine.

Approximately half are distributed directly to visitors at the Maine State Visitor Information Centers (Kittery, Yarmouth, Fryeburg, Hamden N&S, Calais, Houlton) and the other half are distributed out-of-state through paid & earned distribution in these areas: Boston (Attractions & Info Centers), Boston (Transportation), Fenway Park, Faneuil Hall New Hampshire (Transportation); Rhode Island (Green Airport); New Jersey (North & South Throughways) Pennsylvania (Turnpike); Ottawa, Canada; Bass Pro Shops; Cabella’s New England.

Every issue of Maine Invites You is also promoted digitally on the Maine Tourism Association and Maine Office of Tourism’s respective websites.

Space is very limited – contact Robin by October 7th to advertise!


BID OF CHRISTMAS IS COMING!

Bid of Christmas

October 12 Informational Meeting!

FMI – Click HERE or join us Thursday, October 12th, at 3pm at the Windham Veterans Center for a special presentation of this spectacular trip!!

August 15th 2023 Newsletter

CONGRATULATIONS GNG-RAYMOND LITTLE LEAGUE
NEW ENGLAND CHAMPS!

HELP THEM GO. ALL. THE. WAY!


WINDHAM YOUTH SOCCER NEEDS OUR HELP!

Fall Soccer Sponsors Needed!!

WYSA Needs You!!

Windham Youth Soccer is looking for ten (10) more team sponsors for this fall’s season.

Click HERE for sponsorship levels.

GREAT EXPOSURE and a great cause!!

If interested in being a sponsor, contact

ashley.j.caswell@gmail.com


Family Fun, Fitness, & Film Festival


Heather Pierson Duo Concert to Benefit
Sebago Lakes Region Fuller Center For Housing


Walk A Mile in Their Shoes


SEBAGO SPIRITS – September 16th (1-4pm)

Sebago Spirits Tickets on sale NOW


BUSINESS BREAK WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 20

August 1st Newsletter

Business Break Thursday, August 10th

50/50 Raffle Proceeds to Benefit Feed the Need and Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals

Being held at Erik’s Church

824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME


Join Us August 17th!


Walk a Country Mile

The Sebago Lakes Region Chamber is looking for businesses to help us fill a $5,000 corporate sponsorship for this event. Contact Robin at director@sebagolakeschamber.com if interested!!


Sebago Spirits Festival – September 16, 2023


Windham Historical Society Needs Your Help

Join the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce in sponsoring the Windham Historical Society’s Fall Harvest Festival. The event expects 500 visitors to visit that day, and sponsors will have name recognition on programs and onsite – which helps attendees recognize those businesses who support the community and the Historical Society. Not to mention increased brand awareness for you! Sponsorship levels are as follows:

  • Gold Leaf Sponsor – $2000 (Included in all ads, community signage, and one on-site event)
  • Red Leaf Sponsor – $1000 (Included in all community signage and one onsite event)
  • Green Leaf Sponsor – $500 (Included in one onsite event)

Sponsorships will help with the cost of music/entertainment, pies for the pie eating contest, flowers, food and prizes! Email haleypal@aol.com or call 207-892-7139 for more details on how YOU can help!

July 15th 2023 Newsletter

Business Break Wednesday July, 18

50/50 Charity – Feed The Need

Stockhouse

4 Turning Leaf Dr., Windham, ME


FREE BOOKPACKS! JULY 19

WINDHAM & WESTBROOK RAINBOW GIRLS


4th Annual Naples Christmas in July Boat Parade

Presented By:

Sebago Lakes Regional Chamber

Don’t own a boat? Join us on the Naples Causeway for the best views of the boat parade and to enjoy the festivities from shore.


CASCO DAYS – July 27-29th

July 2023 Newsletter

Business Break Wednesday July, 19

50/50 Charity – Feed The Need

Stockhouse

4 Turning Leaf Dr., Windham, ME


4th Annual Naples Christmas in July Boat Parade


Golf Ball Drop – Huge Success!

Thank you to all who bought golf balls for the 2023 Golf Ball Drop at Summerfest!

On Saturday, July 24, and because of you, we dropped 550 Balls!

Congratulations to Wendy Nugent (pictured with Robin below), winner of the Grand Prize and to the following who won gift cards to local dining establishments:

Gary Plummer, Nick Hammond, Wayne Morse, Karen Rumo, Jeff Wyman. Bob Wassick, Chip Richard, Don Drew, Max Bangs, Jim McNulty, Chris McDonald, Sehya Prum, Wyatt Richards, Kyle Kent, Kenny Cianchette.


Sebago Spirits Festival – September 16, 2023

Sponsors needed – We have a new venue in Windham (Dundee Park), live music with Ragged Jack and NO covid restrictions – yippee!! The event features Maine Distillers showcasing their fabulous locally produced spirits (spirits available to purchase on site). There are also food trucks and beach games. Join us Saturday, September 16th for this fun event!

Tickets go on sale via Eventbrite in July!

SIGNATURE GOLD SPONSOR (Exclusive) – $3,000

  • Company name/logo on all Sebago Spirits marketing materials:
  • All newspaper ads, signs, rack cards, posters, etc.
  • Front page of event day brochure (given to all attendees)
  • Sponsorship banner at the event
  • Company name/logo on all Sebago Spirits online marketing:
  • Facebook event page/posts
  • Chamber website (under Sebago Spirits event page)
  • Business Spotlight in Chamber’s e-Newsletter
  • Banner ad on SLRCC Website for one year ($1,200 value)
  • Verbal recognition at Chamber events (i.e. Business Breaks, golf, etc.)
  • Twenty tickets to the event ($800 value) 
  • Optional – Overseeing of the “Resting Tent”

SILVER SPONSORS – $1,500

  • Company name/logo on the following Sebago Spirits marketing materials:
  • Event posters
  • Event day brochure (given to all attendees)
  • Facebook posts
  • Logo on banner at the event
  • Recognition in Chamber’s e-Newsletter
  • Verbal recognition at Chamber events (i.e. Business Breaks, golf, etc.)
  • Banner ad on SLRCC Website for six months ($600 value)
  • Ten tickets to the event ($400 value)

BRONZE SPONSORS – $500

  • Company name/logo on the following Sebago Spirits marketing materials:
  • Event day brochure (given to all attendees)
  • Facebook posts
  • Logo on banner at the event
  • Recognition in Chamber’s e-Newsletter
  • Verbal recognition at Chamber events (i.e. Business Breaks, golf, etc.)
  • Banner ad on SLRCC Website for three months ($300 value)
  • Four tickets to the event ($160 value)

Please contact Robin at director@sebagolakeschamber.com to be a sponsor.