LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free seminar Thursday, Feb. 21, on the advantages of hiring someone with a criminal record

“Working the Workforce: Benefits of Hiring an Individual with a Criminal Record” will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Chamber Community Conference Room, 415 Lisbon St. Bruce Noddin, founder of the Maine Prisoner Re-entry Network, will be the presenter.

Interested business owners, managers, or human resources professionals with employment challenges are invited to attend. Everyone is encouraged to bring a lunch.

For more information or to register, call the chamber at 207-783-2249 or go to: https://lametrochamber.com/events and click on “Seminars.”