Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce

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Please join us in celebrating the accomplishments of the Annual Award Recipients!!

On January 26, 2012 we wil honor the 2011 Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

Clukey's Auo Supply has been named 2011 Business of the Year.

Carol Bell was selected 2011 Citizen of the Year.

Gloria & Milton Adelman will be honored for their lifetime committment to Aroostook County.

For more information and tickets please call the Central Aroostook Chamber at 764-6561.

Join the 2012 Maine Quebec Winter Carnival Caravan!

Please click HERE to download and fill out the form.  Deadline for registration is 2/1/12. 

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce (CACC) supports the following communities: Ashland, Blaine, Castle Hill, Chapman, Easton, Mapleton, Mars Hill, Masardis, OxBow, Portage Lake, Presque Isle, Washburn and Westfield.

MISSION STATEMENT

“To serve, advance, and publicize the commercial, agricultural, civic, and general interest of the member communities.”

General Information

Central Aroostook County's climate can be classified as a typical continental type. Winters run from early November to late March, with snowfall averaging about 110 inches per season. The average first freeze is mid September, and the average last freeze is mid May. Summers are temperate and have abundant rainfall which is one of the most important factors in the high yield of diversified crops. Temperatures range from a daily average of 76 degrees F. in the summer to 19 in the winter.

Below is information on how to get to the Presque Isle area and where to start looking for work when you arrive.

• 24-hour Visitor Center – Visitors are able to access important information while traveling. Material supplied in the Center is primarily local attractions, maps, and business member information. This Visitor Center is one of a few offered in the state of Maine, and would not have been possible without the support of many generous donors.
• Landlord Listing – Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce maintains a comprehensive listing of all apartment and home rentals with updates made quarterly. In addition, we maintain trailer park contact information.
• Daycare Listing – Maintains a comprehensive listing of all daycare providers and organizations.

• Website- http://www.centralaroostookchamber.com is linked to Aroostook County Tourism, Maine Office of Tourism, and Maine recreation guides. This website contains information relating to all communities served by this chamber.

• Coordinates area promotions and works with area organizations to develop strategies to market the area.
  
• Participates in local and state driven economic development strategies. We are involved with the Northern Maine Development Commission, Leaders Encouraging Aroostook Developers, Aroostook County Tourism, and the Presque Isle Industrial Council. The chamber participates in feasibility studies and meets with local, state, and federal representatives to address economic issues facing the region.
  
• Participates in the promotion of tourism to Aroostook County. We provide letters of support for local grants, field countless questions, and promote visits to businesses that support us. This Chamber also participates in tradeshows and presentations. We develop an annual membership directory and produce the Presque Isle Area Map & Guide.

• Is responsible for organizing the annual Holiday Light Parade. This event continues to grow in popularity, and has been estimated to bring 10,000 to Presque Isle.

• Coordinates the annual Area Wide Yard sale. For a nominal fee, participants will be placed on an area map for yard sale participants.

• Is a referral service that answers a multitude of questions daily. We use every source of networking available to answer questions travelers or people relocating have. Relocation packets and other information are sent upon request. In addition, many people will call to ask specific questions about central Aroostook businesses, telephone numbers, addresses, owners, stock, etc.
  
  
• Allows members to post information at our facility. We also assist with distributing this information via our newsletter, The Chamber Connection. Material is also sent to tourism centers and trade shows.
  
  
• Is dedicated to knowing products within your store so business is sent to you.
  
  
• Posts events and training beneficial to business owners. These are coordinated based on interest at little to no cost for attendees.
  
  
• Sponsors an annual meeting, which announces the area’s Lifetime Achievement, Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Business of the Year awards.
  
  
• Coordinates the annual Strawberry Shortcake Sale. Deliveries are available to the Limestone, Caribou, Mars Hill, Washburn, Easton, and Presque Isle. Businesses often use this event as an employee appreciation day.
  
  
• The CACC is a member of the following groups- Association of Aroostook Chambers of Commerce, Maine Association of Chambers of Commerce Executives, Aroostook County Tourism, Leaders Encouraging Aroostook Development, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the Maine Tourism Association.
  
  
• It is the commitment of the Chamber of Commerce staff to remain in contact with the Chamber’s members as much as possible. Questions, concerns, and ideas are always welcome. Please feel free to contact the following individuals at the Chamber office:Theresa Fowler and Valerie Lunn. We can be reached at 764-6561 e-mail address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and the mailing address is: 3 Houlton Road Presque Isle, Maine 04769.
  
  
• CACC is ranked 19th in the State of Maine in terms of membership size. We serve a population of 20,430 in the central Aroostook region.

Revised 6/26/2011

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The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce serves, advances and publicizes the commercial, agricultural and civic interests of Aroostook County with special interest on the communities of Ashland, Blaine, Castle Hill, Chapman, Easton, Mapleton, Mars Hill, Masardis, OxBow, Portage Lake, Presque Isle, Washburn and Westfield.

Annual Recognition Dinner

Now would be a good time to think of all the deserving area residents that should be nominated for Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award recognition. We will gladly send out nomination forms at any time.

The award recipients are chosen by the Presque Isle Elks Club, Presque Isle Rotary Club, Presque Isle Kiwanis Club and the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce. These organizations have jointly sponsored these awards over the years and are happy to announce the recipients for 2010:

Business of the Year: MDL, Inc. dba KFC/Taco Bell

Citizen of the Year: Lara Cannon

Lifetime Achievement Award: Raynald (Ray) Gauvin

Please join us in thanking these businesses and individuals for their efforts to improve the area.

Crown of Maine Balloon Fest

The Central AroostookChamber of Commerce and Crown of Maine Balloon Fest want to Thank You for supporting the 2010 Crown of Maine Balloon Fest. we look forward to seeing you August 25-28, 2011. For more information visit www.crownofmaineballoonfest.com

Green's Corner (circa 1952)

 

Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce is happy to offer signed, numbered, limited edition reproductions of this lovely painting done by Lisa Holub Desjardins.

Beautiful framed prints (16" x 24")are available from the Chamber office or at Morning Star & Framing for $225.00

Framed remarqued prints are available for $300.00. The first 10 prints were saved for remarquing. These will go very quickly.

Select Your Print
Unframed Print - 95.00 USDFramed Print - 225.00 USDFramed Remarqued Print - 300.00 USD

For further information please call the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce at 207-764-6561 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

My desire for ‘Green’s Corner’ was to tell a story of the people of Presque Isle. In fact, there are many stories within this painting. Each character has something to say, whether it is one of the two ladies about to cross State Street, the boys running up from the skating area at the Presque Isle Stream, trying to leave little brother behind, or the mother and daughter gazing in the F.W. Woolworth’s window at the Christmas tree. I can imagine the little girl leaning in to her mother’s side, hoping for her favorite toy from Santa.” “While Green’s Corner is the focal point of the image, I was attracted to all the store fronts and the signs on both the Main Street and State Street sides of the Klein Block, thus my decision to portray the buildings at the chosen angle. They are a reminder of a time gone by. “I hope that everyone who views this painting can see a part of their own history in it. Enjoy!” ~ Lisa Desjardins

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