PROPEL

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Open House in Portland hosted by NNEPRA (Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority) to learn more about present and future enhancements to the Amtrak Downeaster being explored as part of their Service Development Plan!

When: Tuesday, June 9, 5:00–6:30 PM
Where: The Roux Institute at Northeastern University, Amphitheater
100 Fore Street, Portland, ME

The Open House will include interactive opportunities for participation, along with a presentation covering recently completed projects, an update on a proposed new station in Portland, and a discussion of future service enhancements and investments.

This event is open to the public. Please share this invitation with your business associates, neighbors, neighborhood associations, community organizations, and others interested in transportation, mobility, and regional rail service!

We hope to see you there!

Amtrak Downeaster
Roux Institute at Northeastern University
Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

Join PROPEL for our FINAL Practice Makes Perfect public speaking workshop on Tuesday, June 16th at Portland Beer Hub !

This is a night of close-knit networking and public speaking practice. Enjoy casual networking with other young professionals in the Portland area and participate in “PowerPoint Karaoke” to brush up on those public speaking chops and share tips, tricks, and advice!

Space is limited, so please register today!

Link: https://web.portlandregion.com/atlas/events-v4/register/9111

Our 2026-2027 In Focus nonprofits application form is LIVE! 📣

If you know of or are involved with a nonprofit organization that you believe would be a great fit for partnering with PROPEL, please submit a nomination! There are limited spaces available, all applications will be considered.

All nonprofit partners must be a Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce member; any membership related questions can be sent to Prescott Doyle ([email protected]).

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Submission link: https://bit.ly/42X4DAO

And with that, the 2025-2026 InFocus season is a wrap!

Thank you to all who came out last night to support United Way of Southern Maine! They are a benchmark in our community and we are so grateful to them for all they have done and continue to do for Maine and its people

💡Stay tuned for updates on how YOU can help us choose our next non-profits to highlight for next season!

Thank you to our sponsors:
Empeople Credit Union
Bite Into Maine
Wohler & Co.
Allagash Brewing Company

Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce