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Sebago Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Business Breaks

Business Breaks are quarterly, after-hours networking events designed to bring Chamber members together in a relaxed, professional environment. These events focus on meaningful connection, visibility, and relationship-building within the Sebago Lakes Region business community.

Business Breaks are open networking events with light structure to support flow and value while keeping the experience welcoming and authentic.

Schedule

Frequency: Quarterly

Months Held: March, June, September, and November

Time: 5:00PM – 7:00PM

Hosting a Business Break

Hosting a Business Break is an exclusive Chamber member benefit and a great way to showcase your business, space, and team.

Hosting Options

Signature Host – $500

  • Recognition as the official Business Break host
  • 2–3 minute spotlight opportunity during the event
  • Ability to highlight your business, space, or theme
  • Featured recognition in Chamber event promotions
  • On-site Chamber support and coordination

Co-Host Option – $750 total

  • Two Chamber members share hosting responsibilities
  • Shared recognition and spotlight time

Host Responsibilities

Host businesses agree to:

  • Provide a welcoming space suitable for mingling and conversation
  • Offer light food or small bites
  • Provide napkins and basic serving items
  • Offer a cash bar if alcohol is served (optional)
  • Maintain appropriate general liability insurance
    • If alcohol is served, liquor liability coverage must be in place

Average attendance ranges from 50–100 guests.

What the Chamber Provides

The Chamber will:

  • Schedule and coordinate the event
  • Manage registration and attendance
  • Promote the event through the Chamber website, email, and social media
  • Coordinate program flow and timing
  • Provide on-site Chamber representation

Booking Information

A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a Business Break date.

Deposit applies toward the hosting fee.

Remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the event.

Dates are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis within each designated month.

Complete this registration form below to request a month to host a Business Break.

Business Breaks Schedule:

Date:Day:Sponsor/Location:Town:
(Q1 Business Break)January 23FriMaine Mariner’s Game- Cross Insurance CenterPortland
February 26ThuAnnual Meeting- Camp SunshineCasco
(Q2 Business Break) April, May or June
(Q3 Business Break) July, or September
AugustTBDEagle’s Choice AwardsWindham
NovemberTBD
DecemberTBDBid of ChristmasTBD