Supporting Member Weekly Update - Feb. 28, 2025

Welcome to this week’s update from the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast! We have important news and events to share that are vital for your business and the logging community. Let’s dive into what’s happening this week:

GENERAL NEWS & EVENTS

✔ RSVP TODAY for Maine Legislative Breakfast!
✔ PLC 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting – Sponsor and Book Rooms!
✔ Logger’s Voice Winter Edition

MAINE NEWS & EVENTS

✔ Maine News Clips

VERMONT NEWS & EVENTS

✔ Vermont News Clips

MEMBER BENEFITS

✔ Member Discounts

*SPONSOR AND ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT EVENT! LEARN MORE BELOW!

RSVP TODAY IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO!

We invite you to a breakfast gathering to connect with logging and trucking contractors who are dedicated to Maine’s rich forestry tradition. This event is a great opportunity to engage in important policy discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing our industry.

What you can look forward to:

In-depth Discussions: Hear firsthand from Maine loggers and truckers about the issues affecting their livelihoods and the industry at large.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with legislators, industry leaders, and community advocates who share a commitment to preserving Maine’s logging heritage.
Actionable Insights: Learn how you can help shape policies during the 132nd Legislature’s first session that will support responsible practices and bolster the economic viability of Maine’s forest economy.

Details:

Date & Time: Thursday, March 6th 7:00-9 a.m.
Location: The Governor Hill Mansion 136 State St., Augusta, ME

We look forward to seeing you there!

RSVP HERE

*Help the PLC host the Legislative Breakfast on March 6 by becoming a sponsor. Your sponsorship will help us create a welcoming atmosphere and foster meaningful discussions with decision makers that will impact one of Maine’s heritage industries.

Presenting Sponsor: $500

Benefits include

Prominent signage at the event
Logo Placement on event invitations and promotional emails
Recognition during the event

This is a great opportunity to position your organization as a leader in supporting the logging and forest trucking industry in Maine and ensure our voice is heard.

PLC 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting May 8-9 – Sponsor and Book Rooms Now!

It is time to block off your calendar for the PLC’s 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting, being held May 8-9 at the Samoset Resort in beautiful Rockport Maine! This is a free event for all PLC Members so don’t miss out! Book rooms now!

Hotel discounts available while space lasts

The Samoset Resort – Starting at $179 per night (Rates available for 5/8 & 5/9)
220 Warrenton St, Rockport, ME 04856
(866) 258-7247

***If you only plan to stay 1 night, be sure to adjust the dates accordingly***

Questions? Email office@plcloggers.org

Reserve Rooms Here

Deadline to Sponsor next Wednesday, March 5!

We are pleased to invite you to sponsor our 30th Anniversary Annual Meeting, taking place on May 8–9 at The Samoset Resort in Rockport, ME.

Key Points:

Over $186,000 raised in 2024 for Log A Load for Kids & Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals through our dinner and auction.
Sponsoring this event will increase visibility with over 200 logging companies, supporting members, and their employees.
To sponsor, download the Printable Sponsorship Form that is below or register online on our website by March 5.

For questions, contact Jessica Clark at jessica@plcloggers.org or call 207-688-8195.

We look forward to celebrating our 30th year and continuing to support the logging community and Log A Load for Kids!