[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 508]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE BANGOR REGION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 19, 2011

  Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Bangor Region 
Chamber of Commerce as it celebrates its Centennial.
  Founded in 1911, the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce is one of the 
oldest such groups in the State of Maine. Originally founded as a 
merchant's association, the chamber assisted in developing trade 
relationships within the city. In the late 1980s, the merchant's 
association became regionally focused on the business interests of its 
increasingly diverse membership body. The organization today has 
continued to grow into one of the largest in the State, representing 
businesses from 21 communities in the greater Bangor area.
  As a cornerstone of the Bangor community, the chamber is active in 
business development, advocacy efforts and community betterment 
programs. These programs seek out emerging business leaders, helping 
them foster networks to promote growth and working to empower 
entrepreneurs to create opportunities in these tough economic times. 
Additionally, the chamber sponsored seminars and leadership development 
trainings continue to have a major positive impact in the community.
  As Americans continue working to get back up on their feet after the 
worst economic recession since the 1930s, the Bangor Region Chamber of 
Commerce stands as a shining example of what community members coming 
together can accomplish. For 100 years they have led the greater Bangor 
community in promoting a favorable business environment conducive to 
generating economic growth and prosperity. I wish them the very best as 
they continue serving Bangor, the State of Maine and the United States 
of America .
  Mr. Speaker, please join me again in congratulating the Bangor Region 
Chamber of Commerce on this joyous occasion.

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