Thank you for doing your part

To the Editor;

Last May, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce launched an initiative called “This is ME Counting on You.” As Maine was gradually reopening our economy after COVID-19 hit in March, we developed the initiative in partnership with many local chambers and other organizations to provide businesses with resources to help spread the message that every Maine resident and visitor to our state plays an important part in crushing COVID-19. Maine people, and our economy, business community and workforce depend on all of us working together to stay safe and healthy.

As the focus has shifted to Maine’s economic recovery and preventing a resurgence, we continue to spread the message that following recommended health guidelines, including wearing a face covering and practicing social distancing, is key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Although many of us are eager for life and business to get back to normal, it is important we stay the course.

Other efforts across the state show a broad commitment to keeping Maine safe and healthy. They include Mask Up for ME in the Bangor region, and Northern Light Health’s webinar series, “Safe Return to Business,” which the Maine State Chamber was pleased to recently participate in to share information about “This is ME Counting on You” (mecountingonyou.org). 

We are all in this together and counting on each other. By being safe and responsible, we will stay healthy, Maine will stay open for business, and our economy will successfully recover. The Maine State Chamber thanks you for doing your part.

Mark Ellis

Maine State Chamber of Commerce

Augusta