Maine's Capital Area

What’s Happening Downtown? It’s time for an update on what’s happening in our downtowns. Steve Pecukonis is the Executive Director of the Augusta Downtown Alliance and facilitator of the Chamber’s Kennebec Leadership Institute. Patrick Wright, Executive Director of Gardiner Main Street, is also the city of Gardiner’s Economic Development Coordinator. Both cities are members of the national Main Street Center and the Maine Downtown Center.    

Join us at our August breakfast, to learn about the past, present and future of these downtowns and why it’s important to support the historical and cultural aspects of the downtown as a means to making a more vibrant community overall. How does a healthy downtown impact local economic development? Learn how downtown groups are successful and vital in saving communities from extinction. Patrick and Steve will answer all of your questions, and provide a unique perspective on how we all can work together to make these old gems sparkle once more. Please RSVP by phone or email.