Maine State Chamber of Commerce

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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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About Our Investor Levels w Benefits of Membership

Supporting the Maine State Chamber of Commerce is an investment in your business and in the future of our state. Our success on your behalf is based entirely on the strong support we receive from our and other leading employers. Join today and help shape Maine's economic future!

Annual dues are the financial backbone of any membership organization, and ours is no exception. To afford our members the opportunity to demonstrate their own value proposition, you may select from the following membership investment options, depending on your company's commitment and ability to fully support the Maine State Chamber's activities on your behalf.

INVESTOR: minimum investment of $1,000; recommended for companies with a minimum of 65 full-time employees or equivalent.
BUSINESS ADVOCATE: minimum investment of $3,000; recommended for companies with a minimum of 200 or more full-time employees or equivalent.
CORNERSTONE: minimum investment of $10,000.
PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE: minimum investment of $25,000.
CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE: minimum investment of $35,000.
ONEVOICE: restrictions apply; complimentary.
CHAMBER ALLIANCE: restrictions apply; $100 investment.