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Sit-Down Venue Added to 2013 Taste desire to bring back the old Taste format where friends and family members are able to Greater Water- sit together and enjoy a meal in a more reville originated laxed atmosphere. I’m pleased to announce as strictly a sit- that we’ve listened to those folks and we’ll be down dinner on bringing back the sit-down format to Taste Main Street 2013.” where about 15 Corey added, “We will still have the Bite restaurants each and a-la-carte formats. I think the new sitfeatured a spedown dining format will be a very popular cial meal and presold tickets. The sit-down addition to this year’s Taste. We’ve had 3 fine format used metal silverware, cloth napkins restaurants who have already signed on for and tablecloths, and glass (no paper and plas- the sit down format; Silver Street Tavern, tic). This more formal format continued for Heritage House and 18 Below. I’m expecting the first 7 years of the Taste until it was re3-4 restaurants will be added to this list before placed by the “Bite” (fast food booths) and a- the final menu is published.” la-carte format with no presold reservations. The Taste of Greater Waterville CommitThis year, the Taste of Greater Waterville will tee is in the process of designing a web site. feature a sit-down option as well as the tradi- The site will feature all Taste information tional “Bite” (fast food booths) and a-la-carte including a schedule of events, entertainment, restaurant options. beer garden information, and restaurant menJeff Corey from Day’s Jewelers, Chairman us. The web site, www.tasteofwaterville.com of the 2013 Taste of Greater Waterville, exis expected to launch in mid-April. plained, “We’ve had many people express a
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Tax Deductions On Office Equipment cles. Today, Section 179 is one of the few incenMost people think the Section 179 deductives included in any of the recent Stimulus tion is some mysterious or complicated tax Bills that actually helps small businesses. Altcode. It really isn't, as you will see below. hough large businesses also benefit from SecEssentially, Section 179 of the IRS tax code tion 179 or Bonus Depreciation, the original allows businesses to deduct the full purchase target of this legislation was much needed tax price of qualifying equipment and/or software relief for small businesses - and millions of purchased or financed during the tax year. That small businesses are actually taking action and means that if you buy (or lease) a piece of getting real benefits. qualifying equipment, you can deduct the Essentially, Section 179 works like this: FULL PURCHASE PRICE from your gross When your business buys certain items of income. It's an incentive created by the U.S. equipment, it typically gets to write them off a government to encourage businesses to buy little at a time through depreciation. In other equipment and invest in themselves. words, if your company spends $50,000 on a Several years ago, Section 179 was often machine, it gets to write off (say) $10,000 a referred to as the "SUV Tax Loophole" or the year for five years (these numbers are only "Hummer Deduction" because many business- meant to give you an example). es have used this tax code to write-off the purNow, while it's true that this is better than chase of qualifying vehicles at the time (like no write off at all, most business owners would SUV's and Hummers). But, that particular ben- really prefer to write off the entire equipment efit of Section 179 has been severely reduced purchase price for the year they buy it. in recent years, see 'Vehicles & Section 179' on the website for current limits on business vehi- Continued on Page 5
What is the Section 179 Deduction?
Highlights in this Issue: P. 2: From the President’s Chair P. 2: Hospitals’ Past Due Bills Need To Be Paid P. 4: Member Events Calendar P. 6: 2 Things about Facebook Pages P. 8: Biz Spotlight: Skowhegan Financial Services
50th Annual Awards Dinner April 11, 2013 Waterville Elks Register by calling 873-3315 or email prog.asst@midmainechamber.com. Tickets still available! Efficiency Maine has expanded its appliance rebate program to include additional appliances through June 2013. The program continues to offer rebates for the purchase of ENERGY STAR certified dehumidifiers, clothes washers, and refrigerators (see below for list). According to ENERGY STAR, electric energy use for appliances represents about 13% of a home's energy use. The products now covered by the rebate program are among the highest energy users. Homeowners replacing refrigerators that are more than 20 years old can expect significant electrical savings, around $150 annually. Current rebates for highefficiency products include: 1. Dehumidifiers - $25 2. Room Air Conditioners - $50 3. Room Air Purifiers - $50 4. Clothes Washers - $50-100 5. Freezers (>7.75 cubic feet) - $100 6. Refrigerators (>7.75 cubic feet) - $100 7. High-Efficiency Electric Resistance Water Heaters (Energy Factor > .95) $150 8. Heat Pump Water Heaters - $300
50 ELM STREET, WATERVILLE, ME 04901 • TEL: (207) 873-3315 • FAX: (207) 877-0087 info@midmainechamber.com • www.midmainechamber.com Brad Fisher, Chair of the Board • Kimberly N. Lindlof, President & CEO
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For several years, the MidMaine Chamber has been trying to determine a way to better serve you, our members, as a Bowdoin source for human resource comPhotography pliance issues. We understand that many of you are very small businesses and non-profits – like us – and we have been seeking a way to serve as a clearinghouse of accurate information to provide to you in the way of federal and Maine employment law and regulations. We’ve found the solution with the help of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. Mid-Maine Chamber has purchased it’s 2013 Maine Human Resources Manual and online companion Web site HR library, which contains model employee policies and forms that are readily available for you to customize and print. It will keep us up to date on changes with state and federal labor law. Rest assured, all materials on this Web site is authored and tailored by leading employment law attorneys and is current! The guidebook talks about such issues as compliance thresholds, recruiting and hiring, background checks, personnel files, policies and procedures manuals, independent contractors, technology and the Internet, social media, employment discrimination, benefits, leave, health care reform, workplace safety and health, workers’ compensation, employee discipline, wages and hours and termination of employment. Have questions about any of these subjects? Email Kim or stop by the chamber office. We can let you review our guidebook and/or give you access to the Web site. We hope that you take full advantage of this resource to steer you in the right direction with your HR needs. Happy Spring.
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Hospitals’ Past Due Bills By: Steven R. Michaud
Chamber of Commerce members know how hard it is when customers don’t pay on time. Bills that are overdue by 30, 60 or 90 days create logistical and financial hardships. Even if you think you will eventually get paid for the goods or services you provided, the delay affects the way you do business. Imagine that, instead of months, you have to wait a few years to get paid for services you provided one of your biggest customers. Think of the strain that would put on your business. That’s the situation Maine’s hospitals have been in for a decade. Hospitals have had to wait years for the state to pay them for health care provided to patients on MaineCare. Although the state has made efforts to settle the bills, until a recent change in the way hospitals are paid, the debt kept accumulating. So as soon as the state paid off a few million dollars for debts incurred three or four years earlier, it would owe hospitals just as much for the current year’s services. As it is, hospitals are owed about $480 million in payments for care they provided as long as four years ago. Now, finally, there are two competing bills that use revenue from the sale of the state liquor contract to finally pay off the $186 million in state money, which will draw down an additional $298 in federal matching funds to pay this debt. Let me be clear, though, MaineCare doesn’t fully reimburse hospitals for their costs in providing care to recipients. MaineCare reimburses hospitals only 75-cents for every dollar of care provided. Maine’s hospitals are generally smaller and more rural than hospitals nationally. They have operating margins under 2 percent. In fact, a third of them have negative margins. They struggle just as the communities around them struggle. Despite that, Maine has the highest quality hospital care in the nation, according to the Agency for Health Care Research & Quality within the federal Department of Health and Human Services. Continued on Page 3 Full Service Office Supplies Retail Store and Furniture Showroom in Downtown, Skowhegan
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Hospitals’ Continued from Page 2 This despite the fact that the debt has forced many of them to borrow against lines of credit, delay crucial equipment upgrades, postpone construction and eliminate services. Hospitals shouldn’t have to plead poverty to justify the payment of a legitimate bill. The state set eligibility standards and told us whom to treat and told us what they would pay. Then the state didn’t pay the full bill. Payment of the outstanding $484 million isn’t a windfall, nor does it fully compensate hospitals for the cost of care provided. Payment should not require further rationalization or argument. The bill is overdue and it should be paid. Steven Michaud is president of the Maine Hospital Association in Augusta.
Inland Hospital is proud to announce two new members to its board of trustees: Chris Gaunce of Waterville is General Manager of Central Maine Motors Auto Group and Allan Rancourt of Waterville is President of Kennebec Federal Savings. Congratulations to Lynch Landscaping’s first Maine Department of Agriculture licensed arborist, Josh Alexander, in both the utility and landscape categories. Congratulations to Jordan Burdet who recently became certified by the Permeable Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute. Both of these individuals play a major role with Lynch Landscaping’s commitment to quality care.
Mid-Maine Chamber stood with other business and education leaders recently at a press conference in the Statehouse by members of Maine Early Learning Investment Group (MELIG) where they introduced Elevate Maine, a new initiative to help raise funds to support high-quality early learning programs for Maine children and families. MELIG announced the kickoff of the program, designed to raise early education to the highest standards and practice, to elevate student achievement for optimal success in school and beyond and to elevate the quality of Maine’s workforce. Educare Central Maine (ECM) is MELIGG’s implementation partner. Pictured center is John Peters of Downeast Energy. Far left is Superintendent Eric Haley of AOS 92 and far right is Dana Connors of the Maine State Chamber.
Camden National Bank, is pleased to announce that Scott Buckheit has been named senior VP and senior technology officer, information technology and loan servicing. Congratulations, Scott!
Suzanne Uhl-Melanson, an independent financial advisor affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network® and principal/owner of Uhl-Melanson Investor Services, was named to Commonwealth’s Winners Circle. This distinction recognizes successful financial The Maine Heritage Policy Center recently advisors based on a ranking of annual produchired Kate Clark as development associate. tion among Commonwealth’s network of Clark previously worked in the life and health 1,400 financial advisors. Commonwealth is insurance industry. the nation’s largest privately held independent broker/dealer and the broker/dealer of choice Gregory A. Dufour, president and CEO of for Suzanne Uhl-Melanson. Voted The #1 Electrical Contractor For Greater Waterville Area for 2011!
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April 2: Moving a Composite Architecture lecture by Greg Lynn, Architect and professor at UCLA & Yale. Hosted by Colby College at 7:40PM in Given Auditorium of the Bixler Art and Music Building. FMI: samples, cooking demonstrations, delicious www.colby.edu/art/. snacks, fun gifts and great prizes. No charge for the event and no registration is needed. FMI: inlandhospital.org or 861-3392. April 3: Maine Development Foundation hosts Leadership Unplugged with Tim Hussey, President & CEO of Hussey Seating. Join April 11: Friends Night Out - Glass Dessert them at Colby College from 7:30-9AM to Plates at Stained Glass Express, 5-8PM. Behear about the history and lessons learned by ginners Welcome! Cost $80. FMI & to regisHussey Seating Company over the course of ter: 872-9305. 178 years of doing business in Maine. FMI: www.mdf.org. April 12-14: Pine View Homes 58th Annual Open House. FMI: www.pineview1955.com. April 4: Maine Poetry Express from 6-8PM at the Hathaway Creative Center, 10 Water April 18: Colby College Job and Internship Street, Waterville. The Maine Poetry Express Fair 12-2PM. To participate, contact Leslie is an initiative of Maine Poet Laureate Wesley Kingsley at lkingsle@colby.edu by April 5th. McNair and the statewide literary arts organization the Maine Writers & Publishers AlliApril 21: Thomas College hosts One in Five ance. FMI: facebook.com/events/ 5K race starting at 8:30AM. The proceeds 430394733708512/. will benefit the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center. FMI & to register: April 5: Bluegrass Show featuring the https://oneinfive5k.webconnex.com/registrati Katahdin Valley Boys & Sandy River Ramon. blers at 7:15PM at T&B’s Celebration Center. All proceeds benefit Hospice Volunteers April 22-27: Big Brothers Big Sisters of of Waterville. FMI: www.hvwa.org. Mid-Maine will host its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser. Individual bowlers, businesses and organizations can sign up for April 5-6: Hardy Girls Healthy Women’s 6th Annual Girls Rock! Weekend. It’s a series Bowl for Kids’ Sake at www.bbbsmcm.org, of events celebrating girls' voices and contact monica@bbbsmcm.org or call 593achievements. Activities will be held in 0380. Waterville, Augusta, and Portland, including the Girls Unlimited! Conference for girls in April 23: Move More Walking Club on Tuesgrades 4-8, the Girls Rock! Awards, and a day and Thursday evenings, April 23 - May workshop and talk with Shelby Knox. FMI: 16, 5-6PM. First class/walk: meet at North www.hghw.org. Street Playground picnic tables. Join Inland Hospital and its Move More partners to disApril 6: World of Women’s Wellness cover local walking routes and trails in the brought to you by Inland Hospital from Waterville/Winslow area and enjoy the bene9AM-2PM at Thomas College. Inland Hospi- fits of walking. Cost is just $15. To register, tal and dozens of local organizations collabo- call 873-5754 or visit midmaine.maine rate to offer women of all ages free health adulted.org. screenings, dozens of exhibits, pampering
April 26: PechaKucha Night Waterville at the Waterville Opera House, 6:30PM. This is a creative networking event for the entire community featuring diverse presenters faced with the same dynamic challenge: telling a compelling story in 20x20 (20 images showing for 20 seconds per image). $5 Admission. April 27: American Red Cross Blood Drive from 9AM-2PM at Inland Hospital, Medical Arts Conference Room. Give the gift of life – and get a free Subway sandwich! Call 1-800GIVE LIFE or visit americanredcross.org to sign up today. Please bring a photo ID: walkins also welcome. April 28: REM Community Volunteer Award Ceremony at the Waterville Opera House from 2-4PM. Free admission. FMI: faye@rem1.org or 873-4444. May 4: Somerset Stone Center hosts its 7th Annual Open House from 8-4PM at its new location, 1078 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Oakland. Receive 10% off any regular priced items, huge discounts on clearance items, food, prizes, and much more! May 4: Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter Open House. FMI: 872-8082. May 15: Town of Pittsfield Annual Regional Job Fair from 3:30-6:30PM at the Warsaw Middle School gym and cafeteria, 167 School Street, Pittsfield. If you’re looking for employees, be sure to register for a table today! FMI: Kathryn Ruth, 487-3136, townmanager@pittsfield.org, or www.pittsfield.org. Legislation Tracker Concerned about the workings of state government? Want to keep track of legislation during the 126th Legislature’s First Regular session? The State’s Web site let’s you do just that. Track the progress and scheduling online at: maine.gov/legis/lio/publications.htm
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Two Things You Need to Know About Facebook Pages By: Tracy O’Clair Facebook Administrators: All business Facebook Pages need to be created from a personal Facebook account. This means you need to have a personal profile that represents a real live person in order to create a business Facebook Page. Facebook Pages can have multiple administrators at various levels: Manager, Content Creator, Moderator, Advertiser and Insights Analyst. A Manager has all rights to the page including the management of administrator roles. Content Creator has all rights excluding management of administrator roles. A Facebook Page Moderator cannot create posts from the Facebook Page; however, a Moderator can respond to and delete comments, as well as, send messages as the Facebook Page. An Advertiser can create and manage Facebook advertisements and view Facebook Insights (Facebook’s analytics dashboard). An Insights Analyst can only view Facebook Insights. When you first create a Facebook Page from your personal Facebook account, you will automatically be a Manager administrator. At that time you can add or transfer administrator rights to other registered Facebook users. All administrators will access the Facebook page using their personal email address and Facebook password. It is recommended that there are at least two Facebook Managers, not only for security purposes, but also in case of emergencies. One of these should be the actual owner of the company or brand that the Facebook Page represents and the other Manager can be a partner, spouse or trusted employee. Graphics: Graphics used on your Facebook Page should match your current brand and other materials. Two of the most important graphics that are needed are the Facebook cover graphic and the Page’s profile graphic. These graphics are used to represent your brand. Cover graphics are 850 x 315 pixels. Facebook mandates what type of information is allowed on Facebook Pages, so, be sure to review these guidelines prior to uploading a graphic to your Facebook Page. The Page’s profile graphic is 180 pixels by 180 pixels, yet displays at 160 x 160 pixels. This graphic is typically your logo or a variation of your logo. Please note that the Page profile graphic does not need to have your brand’s name included in it as it will be located directly to the left of your Facebook Page’s name at all times. It is recommended that the profile graphic does not change except in color and that you use this same graphic on other social media networks. Tracy O’Clair is a successful marketer, an enthusiastic social media practitioner and a motivated entrepreneur. Owner of TOCmedia, a social media and email marketing service provider, Tracy also is the host of Social Media Breakfast Central Maine and an Authorized Local Expert for Constant Contact.
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UPM Madison is donating 45.01 acres of property along the Kennebec River to Kennebec Messalonskee Trails. KMTrails will use these lands to extend the existing Rotary Centennial Trail south along flights, which are under a separate contract.) the east shoreline of the Kennebec River into downtown Winslow. Town of Fairfield announces that its spring clean-up will take place in mid-May working Fairfield Days committee is gearing up since with Central Maine Disposal located at Ger2013 is the 225th Anniversary of the Town of ald Terrace in downtown Fairfield. Flyers Fairfield’s incorporation! The committee has with all the details will be available at the been diligently working to plan a great event Town Office and local stores by mid-April. and celebration. A multi-day carnival is in the works, and the main event day will be Satur- Century 21 Surette Real day, June 29th. Events will be happening in Estate received recognition different parts of Fairfield but most activities for Top Office in Maine in will be in and around Monument Park. Plan Closed Units at Century 21’s Annual Golden to attend! Awards Banquet in Portland. They were also the top office in central Maine, top office in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midcoast Maine Maine in gross commission closed, top office has changed its name to Big Brothers Big in Eastern New England in closed units and Sisters of Mid-Maine to more accurately several more! Congratulations! reflect its expanded service area. KVCC has announced UPM Madison has Fairfield Farmers’ Market will be donated $36,000 to fund scholarships for stuopening again in late May for the sea- dents in KVCC’s Pulp and Paper Technology son. The market is located in the Naza- Program. The donation made to the KVCC rene Church parking lot at 81 Main Foundation will fund scholarships to six stuStreet and is open Wed. from 2-6 PM and on dents in the two-year Associate in Applied Sat. from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM. Science Degree program. FMI: 4535020 or foundation@ kvcc.me.edu. Humane Society - Waterville Area has new hours! It’s open Mon., Tues., Thurs. & People’s United Community FoundaFri. from 10AM-5PM & Sat. from tion, the philanthropic arm of People’s Unit8AM-5PM. Animal visiting hours are ed Bank, recently awarded $7,500 to Maine Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. & Sat. from Housing and Building Materials Exchange, noon-5PM. It is closed on Wed., Sun. & most which will support BME’s Building Materials major holidays. Supply Fund that offers new and recycled building materials at an affordable price to Congratulations to Bangor International low-income homeowners. Materials provided Airport which has been awarded a $38 mill. include roofing, exterior doors and federal contract to refuel military heating systems, and allow eligible planes. The 4-year contract will participants to maintain, repair and allow it to supply jet fuel for U.S. improve their homes. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and federal civilian agency Kelly Services launched the improved Kelly flights. (The contract doesn’t apply to troop Career Network, a streamlined job search and
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