The Piscataquis Chamber of Commerce celebrated 40 years of service to greater Piscataquis Region in August, 2024. The 40th Anniversary and 2024 Business of the Year Celebration was held on Nov 18th, 2024.
40 Years of History in twelve pages.
In honor of the chamber’s 40th Anniversary, I decided as Executive Director to do a deep dive into the Chamber’s history so that I could share stories about our early days at the Chamber’s annual meeting in November. I found newspaper articles, interviewed prior directors, read books about Dover-Foxcroft’s history, and looked through old files to get a sense of what happened when, who was responsible for what, etc. etc.
While doing this research, I realized how remarkable it was that our small rural chamber is still here, and that we found ways to remain relevant to the business community through decades. I thought it would be fitting to publish the information in a format that would be enjoyable to peruse.
The Piscataquis Chamber’s 40th Anniversary Publication is available at the chamber office, while supplies last, and can be viewed digitally, HERE.
We are deeply thankful for our past and current members, AND the incredible communities that support our endeavors. We do not exist for ourselves, but for this great county.
Here’s to the next forty years!
Yours,
Denise Buzzelli, Executive Director
2013 - present