Message from the Executive Director
On behalf of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, welcome to the heart of Maine’s Western Mountains!
Whether
you work locally, live here, or are simply visiting western Maine, it doesn’t take long to realize the unique
combination of great businesses, recreational opportunities, and the wonderful quality of life our communities offer.
People every day discover what they are seeking in Franklin County. They like its wide range of affordable housing,
excellent schools, modern hospital and medical facilities, recreational opportunities, rich local heritage, theater and arts,
diverse places of worship, retail offerings and fine dining. Our citizens and visitors alike enjoy the strong sense of
community, which comes from living in a rural setting where crime rates remain low. Simply stated, Franklin County is an
excellent place to live, work and raise a family.
The spirit of the local economy is directly reflected in its Chamber of Commerce. Businesses contribute to the character of
a community, and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the economic, educational, and civic
interests of our great region. The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is a vital and growing organization dedicated to
supporting the community we serve. The Chamber consists of more than two hundred fifty businesses and individuals that
believe in the future of the Franklin County area. A twenty-two-person board of directors represents those members and
provides leadership to the volunteer effort that supports the growth of our community.
While the pace is slower here, a Chamber, wherever located, is a central point that joins all parts of a community together.
Our website provides valuable area information for the Franklin County region, highlighting our many members and the
products and services they provide. We encourage you to use this site to locate members so they can help meet your
needs, and we welcome you to refer others looking for goods and services to Chamber member businesses. We hope
this tool will serve as a useful reference guide to our community, but if you have any additional questions, please don’t
hesitate to contact us directly!
So, whether you are a business owner, prospective resident, new employee or first time visitor, we know you will love the
Franklin County region, as thousands of others already do. The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce looks forward to
assisting you in any way possible to make your visit or your stay as enjoyable as we know it can be.
Stacie Bourassa
Executive Director