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If you are thinking about starting, expanding or relocating your business to the Bangor region, you are making a smart business decision! If you need a storefront, office, commercial building or remote work space, we’ve got it. In addition, the region supports a vibrant culture of innovation including companies that are spinning off research from institutes of higher education into successful companies.

Need help? The Bangor Region has many organizations and experts who specialize in business start-ups and expansion. Many of these organizations can be found in the “Member Listing” section of this magazine. These organizations can assist you with everything from developing your business plan, to expanding markets, to finding people to work for you to finding the financing that works for you! Speaking of financing, the Bangor Region offers many financial institutions that work with businesses. Given so many options, it’s not difficult to find the best one suited to your business.

Need space? You are in the right place! There are many exceptional real estate experts in our region who can help in addition to city and town officials who want your business in their community.

We want you! We want your business here. It is very easy to find the “right people” who can help you. The Bangor region is like that. We are small enough that everyone is one phone call away (they return calls) and large enough to have all of the resources you need including an international airport that can move goods and people to anywhere in the world.

We want to help! Joining the Chamber of Commerce is a great way to launch or expand your business. The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce offers many opportunities to help you market and grow your business including networking opportunities, ribbon cutting events, hosting an event at your place of business, advertising and sponsorship opportunities and so much more. Did you know that as a member of the Chamber you will rise to the top of search engine results simply by being listed on our powerful web portal?

The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce exists to help you find the people and resources you need and to help people find you! Being part of the Chamber should be part of your business plan.

Not sure where to start? Contact us! The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce is your one-stop resource to help connect you to the resources and the people to help you achieve your business goals right here in the Bangor region.

Nestled on 43 acres of land across from the Bangor International Airport, the UMA Bangor campus includes state-of-the-art dental health and veterinary clinics, both of which provide services to the surrounding community. In addition, the campus offers classrooms and labs designed to meet the needs of students, a 25,000 volume library, a comfortable and inviting student lounge used as a collaborating and gathering space, and a full fitness center with regular group classes. UMA offers nearly 50 certificates, including Accounting, Human Resources, Data Science and many more that are available fully online.

Applied Science BAS*

Business Administration AS, BSBA*

Computer Information Systems AS, BS*

Cybersecurity BS*

Data Science*

Dental Assisting AS

Dental Hygiene AS, BS (BS completion is statewide)

Education BS

English BA

Information and Library Science AS, BS (online)

Interdisciplinary Studies BA*

Justice Studies AS, BS*

Liberal Studies AS, BS*

Mental Health and Human Services AS, BS*

Music Contemporary and Popular AS, BMus*

Public Administration AS, BS*

Social Sciences BA*

Veterinary Technology BS uma.edu/

* Available online besides being available at the UMA Bangor Campus.

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“BRLI’s dynamic leadership curriculum helped strengthen my ability to lead and communicate effectively through challenging circumstances, especially those experienced in 2020. BRLI instills the importance of connection and community; which I implement daily by serving on boards of local nonprofits, helping customers and organizations with their financial needs, spreading kindness in our communities, and participating in volunteer opportunities.”

Jaclyn Silk BRLI Class of 2018 VP, Regional Market Manager Bangor Savings Bank