The Bethel Area Chamber is Your Partner
The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to fostering a thriving business environment. We serve as your central hub for information, networking, and advocacy.
Call (207) 824-2282 with your questions—we'll help point you in the right direction to access:
- Financial Assistance (Connections to Business Loan Express, Community Concepts Finance Corp., and State resources).
- Town Offices contact information for permitting, planning, and zoning in Bethel, Newry, Hanover, Woodstock, and more.
- Workforce Development programs through the Maine CareerCenter and local educational institutions.
- Regional Economic Development Organizations and state liaisons to help you navigate incentives and programs.
We are here to support local business. Let's work together to make your business flourish in Bethel!
Town Offices
Contact information for the communities in our service area: Andover, Bethel, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Newry, Upton, and Woodstock, Maine.
Contact the town in which your business is located for questions regarding permits, planning/zoning requirements, inspections, etc.
View town office contact info
Regional Economic Development Organizations
- Community Concepts Finance Corp. (Formerly Western Maine Economic Development Council)
- Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments
State of Maine Business Development Resources
- Maine Department of Economic and Community Development
- Maine DECD has account executives to help you navigate state government. The Bethel area is served by Diane Jackson. Contact Diane Jackson.
- Small Business Administration (SBA) of Maine - Free technical assistance, access to capital and access to government contracting.
- Invest in Maine U.S.A.
- State of Maine Business Information
- Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development
- Maine Technology Institute
IRS Tax Information
Workforce Development
- Central Maine Community College (CMMC) Center for Workforce and Professional Development
- Oxford Hills SCORE Chapter
- Maine Department of Labor
- Maine CareerCenter