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	Posted on March 5, 2010 Misclassification bill takes unexpected twists and turns Chamber expresses concern about proposal to increase sales tax on energy used in manufacturing President’s Message: “Significant issues remain in short session…” Majority of Labor committee rejects minimum wage increase Natural Resources committee gives unanimous support to proposal requiring legislative oversight of Site Law revisions “Economic and Business Perspectives of Federal Climate Legislation” to be topic of March 18 E2Tech Forum in Augusta Ocean Renewable Power Co. leads ocean energy development effort in Maine Businesses form MaineLine coalition to aid rebuilding efforts in Haiti Maine State Chamber thanks renewing members and welcomes new members Business Day at the Statehouse: Tues., March 16, 2010 *Strictly Socials Sponsorship* Opportunities OTHER NOTABLES: View our *2009 Annual Report* and our 2010 Events Calendar online Don’t miss out on the Innovation Engineering Leadership Institutes Legislation of Interest... (session only) Public Hearings of Interest... (session only) Read more... Next edition posted: March 12, 2010

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STRICTLY SOCIAL
in the COASTAL REGION

Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Harraseeket Inn, Main Street, Freeport [directions]

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The Maine State Chamber of Commerce invites you to its REGIONAL STRICTLY SOCIAL networking reception. Our annual series of statewide receptions is an ideal way for you, the Maine business leader, to interact with business associates, new and prospective Maine State Chamber members, and state representatives in a relaxed setting.

THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL / REGIONAL CHAMBER PARTNERS:
Freeport Merchants Association
Freeport Chamber of Commerce
Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber

Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce

THANK YOU TO OUR SERIES SPONSORS:

Altria Client Services, Inc.: www.altria.com
Casella Waste Systems, Eastern Region: www.casella.com
Hannaford Bros., Co.: www.hannaford.com
Maine Beverage Company: http://www.mebeverage.com
Maine Turnpike Authority: www.maineturnpike.com
Martin's Point Health Care Center: www.martinspoint.org
Securian Dental: www.securiandental.com

Premier Sponsor:

Please contact Melody Rousseau for sponshorship information.

Presenting Sponsors:

L.L. Bean, Inc.

Social Spotlight:

Please contact Melody Rousseau for sponshorship information.

Official
Sponsors:

Please contact Melody Rousseau for sponshorship information.

To sponsor a Strictly Social in your area, please contact Melody Rousseau
by calling (207) 623-4568, ext. 12, or by emailing mrousseau@mainechamber.org.