Chamber announces new Charles Morrison Legacy Fund, $150,000 matching grant
The announcement followed an evening of honors at the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner.
The announcement followed an evening of honors at the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner.
Shanna Cox, the new CEO and president of the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, plans changes to the organization to draw in more members.
The discussion Monday was organized by Project Tipping Point, a Lewiston-Auburn based consultant and community-building organization. Monday’s event was part of the organization’s “TIP L/A Leader” paid professional development program, but was open to the public.
The city is seeking a large federal grant that would address housing and other issues in the poorest areas of downtown Lewiston, and neighborhood advocates say the funds could go a long way toward implementing goals they’ve had for years.
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