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Growth Council Quarterly Update: Fall 2023

By Zendelle Bouchard Keith McBride, Director of the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council, presented his quarterly report to the City Council at its meeting on November 8, 2023. He said his organization is partnering with the Friends of Downtown for a Small Businesses, Small Plates & Big Conversations event on Nov. 16 at the Veterans Memorial Gym from 6 to 7:30 pm. All local small business owners are invited to learn about grant opportunities and receive help in applying. See…
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Small Businesses Invited to Munch and Learn

Small businesspeople are encouraged to attend an upcoming meeting to munch on appetizers, learn about new grants available locally and to share ideas. “Small Businesses, Small Plates & Big Conversations” is a joint event organized by Friends of Downtown and the Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council. It’s scheduled for 6 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Memorial Gym Cafe. Three kinds of assistance programs are to be explained: Technical assistance grants, available through Southern Maine Regional Planning…
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Rotarians Celebrate 100 Years of Service

Susan Collins By Elias Thomas, President, Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club Senator Susan M. Collins will be the guest of honor at the Centennial Gala of the Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club on Sept. 16 at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport. Final preparations are being made to transform a private hangar at the airport into a grand venue for the event, which will run from 5 to 9 pm. Admission is $50 per person, $100 per couple. The event includes a cash bar, a program,…
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Microenterprise Loans Available

Southern Maine Regional Planning and Development Commission is encouraging small businesses to apply for up to $10,000 to expand inventory, renovate space and other business expansion investments. Through its microenterprise loan program, SMPDC makes forgivable loans available to low-to-moderate income business owners with five or fewer employees. For example, business owners in a family of five are eligible if they earn no more than $86,300. One business owner who touts the program is Jodie Curtis, owner of Yarrow, a wellness…
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News Notes: July 15, 2023

Compiled by Gail Burnett Cruising time: Main Street in Sanford will take on an "American Graffiti" look on July 28 when classic cars come out for the Cruising with Friends car show. Registration will start at 4 p.m. and cars will cruise from 5 to 8 p.m. The event, sponsored by Friends of Downtown Sanford, will feature food vendors and the Gin Tin mobile bar. Those who pay the $20 entry fee will receive a $5 food voucher. All ages…
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