CONTACT YOUR ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES
   
  Governor
...John Baldacci
  US Senators
...Olympia Snowe
...Susan Collins
  US Representative
...Mike Michaud
  Local Legislators
...State Senators
...State Reps.
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  ADVOCACY    
 

LEAD volunteers work, in partnership with the Maine State Chamber, to ensure the success of legislation that enables businesses to operate more efficiently in the County.  We are also diligent in opposing legislation that will weaken Maine's ability to compete in a global and regional marketplace.

Do you have an issue with particular laws, rules or politics that you can't solve on your own?
LEAD might be able to help. We want to hear from you!  Our public policy work is made possible by our committee volunteers who track legislation on your behalf.

 
  Public Hearings of Interest
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce provides a schedule of public hearings open to everyone.
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  Conference Calls
Each week,  during the legislative session, LEAD hosts a conference call with members of the County delegation to discuss issues of concern.  We are unaware of another region in the state that has weekly calls with their delegation.  This is an excellent opportunity for LEAD members to speak with our delegation on a weekly basis without having to travel to Augusta. LEAD members may join the call
Wednesdays at 12 Noon, at F. A. Peabody in Houlton, NMCC in Presque Isle, NMDC in Caribou, or at UMFK.
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  IN THE NEWS  
 

Entrepreneur of the Year 2010Troy Haney
This year’s Entrepreneur of the Year, Troy Haney — owner of Haney Building Specialties of Caribou — has made building a better future for his customers, family and staff a top priority. His dedication and determination were recognized at the second annual Entrepreneur of the Year Wine Tasting and Dinner, held May 27 at Northern Maine Community College.
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LEAD Annual Meeting 2010
Economic development that results in growth and prosperity is "a process not a project" was the message June 11 during a joint meeting of the Aroostook Partnership for Progress and Leaders Encouraging Aroostook Development.
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LEAD Business Hall of Fame
Twelve businesses have been selected by the LEAD Board for the Business Hall of Fame, recognizing that they contribute significantly to the economic progress of northern Maine.
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  TRANSPORTATION  
 

LEAD is involved in and regularly tracks transportation issues in Aroostook.
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  RAIL IN AROOSTOOK
 

LEAD is actively involved in the rail issue in Aroostook.
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  EVENTS
 

August 3, 2010
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
"Making Maine Work" business breakfast at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle.
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  MOMENTUM AROOSTOOK
  Momentum Aroostook is a group of people between the ages of 20 and 40 looking to network throughout Aroostook County
 
Momentum Aroostook
 
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