Sebago Lakes Chamber of Commerce

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.

June Newsletter 2023

Business Break Thursday June, 22nd

3 Drive in Ln, Windham, ME 04062


Member Outreach Week – THANK YOU!

Thank you to the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce volunteer ambassadors who visited the chamber member businesses in May! We are so grateful for the volunteers and for the businesses in the eight communities we serve – for their continued support of the Chamber, their own Communities, and each other!

Special thank you to sponsors Sebago Signworks and North East Pest Solutions!


2023 SLRCC SCHOLARSHIPS PRESENTED

Congratulations!!

Two Gray-New Gloucester seniors, Michael Maines and Teada Chhem, were each presented with a $1000 SLRCC Scholarship on May 25. Presenting the scholarships on behalf of the chamber were board members, Michael Splane and Marcel Vachon!!


GOLF OPEN A HUGE SUCCESS!

Congratulations and Thank You!

On June 8th, 2023, 34 teams of golfers descended on Point Sebago in Casco for the 23rd Annual SLRCC Golf Open.

The top two teams were:

  • “Gross” score (top pic) – “Helluva 4-Iron”, Joe Twer, Garrett Chambers, Ian Heiselmeyer and Rich Sentnor)
  • “Net” score (bottom pic) – Key Bank, Trent Cunningham, Joe McLean, Adam Brockman, and Aaron Hagan.

Thank you to Signature Sponsor, Bangor Savings Bank. Gold Sponsors; Windham Economic Development Corporation, Edward Jones, and Evergreen Credit Union. Silver Sponsors; Portland Safe, PeoplesChoice Loans, Spring Meadows Golf Club, Norway Savings Bank, Humana, and Pine Tree Food Equipment.

Thank you golfers, sponsors, volunteers and Point Sebago crew who made the 2023 Tournament the most successful yet!


Second May 2023 Newsletter

Business Break Thursday, May 25

50/50 Charity – Feed The Need

25 Portland Rd., Gray, ME 04039




Summer Jobs


3rd Annual Community Golf Ball Drop

Support the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber and help feed local families!

  • All golf balls will be dropped from a Windham Ladder Firetruck at Summerfest.
  • The ball closest to the “pin” wins 20% of the proceeds (that’s up to $2,000 if we sell all 1000 golf balls)!
  • There will also be ancillary prizes for other golf balls as well.

Don’t miss this fun community event! By your Golf Balls NOW!


Riding To The Top Summer Camps!


Never Too Early for SUMMER!

May 2023 Newsletter

Business Break Thursday, May 25

50/50 Charity – Feed The Need

25 Portland Rd., Gray, ME 04039


Sebago Lake Rotary Club Drive-Thru Lobster Roll Dinner

Proceeds to benefit the Sebago Lake Rotary Club

May 12th 4:30 – 6:00PM

April 2023 Newsletter

Join us for a ribbon cutting!

Friday, April 4th @ 3:00 PM

232 Moose Landing Trail, Naples, ME 04055

Sebago Lake Region Job Fair

Thursday, May 4th, 2023

2PM – 5PM

Wyndham Microtel, Windham

For more information regarding registration, click the button below or call the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce @ 207-892-8265

Member Appreciation Week – May 22nd – 25th

WHAT IS OUR GOAL?

  • To visit every SLRCC Chamber member in one week.
  • Chamber members will receive a “Thank You” gift for their support
  • We will be having a Business Break at Maine state Credit Union in Gray on Thursday, May 25th, to culminate the week

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP?

  • Volunteer to visit businesses during Appreciation week. We need teams of 1-3 people to commit to visiting members. Be an active part of Chamber outreach and have a truly FUN day visiting potential new customers! To volunteer, click HERE.

Please let us know!

  • If you would rather NOT receive an in-person visit, please click HERE and let us know by May 5th.