September 2013 InTouch

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InTouch

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2013 Highlights in this Issue: P. 2: From the President’s Chair P. 2: Chamber Web site’s new look P. 4: Member Events Calendar P. 6: Tourism Outlook P. 8: Member Spotlight: AweStruck Catering Company

The East West Highway: A Road to Prosperity By Darryl Brown, East West Highway Program Manager Imagination will become reality with the construction of the East-West Highthat begins in the Maritime Provinces, way through Maine beginning at Calais at extends through Maine to Montreal and the New Brunswick border and extending then down to Toronto, Detroit and Chicawest to somewhere in the area of Coburn go. Now, try to imagine that the transGore where it would cross into Quebec portation system is a four-lane high speed Province. At that point, the only area highway that opens up new markets in all where the four lanes turn to two lanes is of these areas where Maine companies an approximate 60 mile stretch of highwould be able to participate. As your mind wanders and considers these possibilities, also consider that not only would Maine products be able to move westerly in a more efficient manner but finished products from the west and way between the Maine border and Shermid-west as well as fertilizer products brooke, Quebec. The Quebec Provincial and commodities would be able to meet government has expressed great interest our requirements far more efficiently. in completing the loop by proposing and Finally, as you consider these possibiliconstructing a four-lane connector beties, also consider the many Busitween Sherbrooke and the Maine border. ness/Industrial parks that have developed That connection along with the Maine along the existing I-95 corridor and how East-West Highway, causes imagination business and manufacturing could flour- to become reality. ish if such a transportation system was a Two terms describe the impact that reality.

Try to imagine a transportation system

such a transportation system would have on the State of Maine. Those terms are “connectivity” and “global markets”. By developing easier, faster and more efficient delivery of product, Maine will become a significant player in the global marketplace. All of this will be augmented by the potential for increased port activity in Eastport, again providing connectivity to new markets for Maine products. The Port at Eastport is closer to European markets than any other east coast American port. Preliminary planning for the project is continuing. Individual landowner issues and environmental concerns lead the list of challenges. Any challenge can be met with thoughtful planning. The time for this project to move forward is now. Maine needs to become a significant participant in the global marketplace. Completion of this project will be a real game-changer for Maine’s very fragile economy. ◊

Join us September 25th at the Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate

Super Raffle Dinner at T&B’s Celebration Center, 6 Jefferson Street, Waterville 5PM Happy Hour sponsored by Kennebec Federal Savings 6PM Dinner and drawings

EVERY TICKET IS A WINNER AND INCLUDES DINNER FOR TWO! PRESENCE IS NOT REQUIRED TO WIN. Purchase your tickets today by contacting Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce at 873-3315. 1st Prize: $3,000 · 2nd Prize: $1,000 · 3rd Prize: $500 And many other fantastic prizes, including the incredible jewelry pictured to the left!

We’ll be raffling off this beautiful pair of 14k gold earrings set with trilliant-cut amethysts from Day’s Jewelers.

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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Business After Hours

From the President’s Chair

Skowhegan Savings & Cappza’s Pizza 92 Main Street, Fairfield September 18 · 5:30-7PM

2013 has been a pivotal year for me in my role as Chamber president in that we are moving more into workforce development Bowdoin than ever before. With the help of Jim PeaPhotography cock of Peak-Careers Consulting, Waterville Public Library, KVCAP, Central Maine Growth Council and a handful of others, Mid-Maine Chamber has been trying to get its arms around the current regional resources for job seekers so that we can aid you, our members, in attracting qualified employees to fill your vacant positions. More info will be forthcoming on this as we determine the best way to get the word out about the resources we do have to better communicate to job seekers. Moreover, this week will be our second meeting with the Department of Labor (Commissioner & Deputy Commissioner) as it examines “best practices” for delivering career services around the state. We think Waterville has established a pretty effective model; that being said, I am pushing for financial assistance in the delivery of the program since our CareerCenter was closed years ago. Stay tuned. And for you, the employers, we are encouraged by the upsurge in participation on our new Web site and the “job postings” link (www.midmainechamber.com homepage, left hand side). Currently, we have three pages of postings illustrating to us that we have lots of open positions in our region…now to link those jobs with qualified applicants! Posting a position on our site is free to chamber members; all you need is your user name and password. Call Amy at the Chamber for assistance. Lastly, in 2013-2014, we will continue to work with Winslow High School’s JMG and career prep programs as well as WorkReady® setting up mock interviews and student career business tours. Dates & times have been established for both fall and spring. Last year we worked with nearly 150 students, helping them to make more informed career choices by recognizing what is available in our region. If you would like to participate, please give me a shout. Enjoy our beautiful fall!

- Kimberly

Sponsored by:

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Many fabulous door prizes, 50/50 raffle & more! Thank you to our 50/50 Sponsor:

See our new look at www.MidMaineChamber.com! Mid-Maine Chamber’s Web site has a new look! See it at www.midmainechamber.com. If you haven’t been taking full advantage of your complimentary page on our site, which is included in your Chamber membership, now is a great time to start. Your member page has high search engine rankings, which means utilizing it is a great opportunity to market yourself. 

Be sure to keep your contact information, logo, and organization description up-to-date on your member page.

All members are still able to add events, job postings, and hot deals, so please take advantage of this exclusive member benefit.

We’ve also added a member news feature, so as a member you are now able to share the latest from your organization on an ongoing basis on our Web site in addition to monthly in our newsletter.

Banner advertisement space is available on the new site—exclusively to members! Contact the Chamber at 873-3315 for more information on advertising with us. ◊


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Good Health = Good Business: Five Wellness Strategies Every Small Employer Can Do By William McPeck, MSW, CWWPC

As

an employee well-being specialist and someone who is passionate about helping small employers, I recognize that while small employers want to do the right thing, there are many challenges associated with bringing worksite wellness strategies to your employees. I have concluded that with a little effort and a little assistance from local health nonprofits, every small employer can do the following five strategies: 1.) Periodically ask employees for their input and ideas regarding the work environment, work processes and their needs and interests. Suggestions:  Ask individual employees and groups of employees – use focus groups  Conduct needs and interests surveys  Conduct culture/climate surveys  Conduct safety surveys 2.) Regularly provide health and safety awareness materials and educational opportunities to employees. Suggestions:  Use the National Health Observances monthly calendar to guide your delivery of awareness material. Here is the link: http://healthfinder.gov/NHO/nhoPDF/201 3nho.pdf  Give out newsletters, bulletins, tips sheets

4.) Adopt and implement appropriate employee management policies. Suggestions:  Wellness related policies such as tobacco use, physical activity, nutrition, lactation support  Safety related policies etc. Here is a free resource to help get you started:  Work/life related policies such as availability of flex-time http://www.healthymaineworks.com/healt hpromo.html  Link to community health and wellness 5.) Promote connection with community resources, events and activities. Suggestions: educational opportunities  Invite your local hospital, local communi-  Farmers’ markets ty agencies and non-profits to deliver on-  Community 5K – Fun Run site educational programming based on  Walking trails  Tobacco cessation services at the local employee needs and interests hospital  Activities at local non-profits 3.) Utilize or modify the work environment to make healthy and safe choices the easiest choice. Suggestions: If you have additional thoughts, contact me  Establish an employee breakroom with and tell me. sink, refrigerator and microwave  Create opportunities for recognition or Bill McPeck is a Certified Wellness Culture Coach and Worksite Wellness Program Conrewards sultant. He is available to help you with all  Follow safe housekeeping practices  Use available indoor and outdoor facili- your employee wellness, safety, work-life and ties such as stairs and parking lots for well-being needs. Contact Bill with your questions and comments at 355-1203 or wilphysical activities  Include healthy food choices as an option liammcpeck@gmail.com. anytime you provide food to employees

Workplace Wellness and the ACA: What’s on the Horizon? Wednesday, September 25 · 7:30-10AM MaineGeneral Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, Augusta

Join Healthy People of the Kennebec Valley to learn what's on the horizon with health care reform (the Affordable Care Act), and how Workplace Wellness programs can put you ahead of the curve. Field experts Robert Farnham with Willis Group and Eric Altholz of Verrill Dana will delve into wellness program design and legal implications during this informative session. FMI and to register, contact Danielle at danielle.louder@mainegeneral.org or 621-8809.


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September 7: Green Egg Cooking Academy at Somerset Stone Center from 10-12PM. Whether you own an Egg now or you are interested in learning to cook on one, a culinary expert will instruct you on how you can use your Egg as a grill, roaster, smoker or an oven. There is no cost for the class; bring a guest! FMI: 465-9800 or narissa@somersetstonecenter.com.

volunteer, call 861-3292.

September 14: Cookie Lee Jewelry by Michelle is proud to sponsor the Glo-Ball Tournament, an after-dark golf tournament to benefit Waterville Music Boosters at Pine Ridge Golf Course. 7-10PM. Rain date is September 21. FMI: http://fc.wtvl.k12.me.us/ September 26: Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter ~musicboosters/ Benefit Golf Tournament at Clinton Golf Course. 10AM registration; 11AM shotgun September 16: Hospice Volunteers of Water- start. FMI: 872-8082. ville Area is offering Widows Support Groups on the first and third Mondays of the month at September 26: Maine Development Founda5:30PM at its 304 Main Street, Waterville, tion’s Maine Downtown Institute 2013 Seslocation and at 6PM at the Belgrade Commu- sion 3. 9-noon at USM’s Wishcamper Center. nity Center. No charge. FMI on this and other Presentations from fundraising professionals support groups offered: 873-3615. will be combined with Maine-based case stud-

September 7: Doug and Rita Sukeforth host the 6th annual BingSol Pig Roast to benefit Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area and Spectrum Generations Meals on Wheels program. Guests will enjoy pig roast and barbeque, games, silent and live auctions, and 50/50 raffle beginning at 10AM. FMI, to contribute, or to donate auction items: contact September 17: WomenHeart of Mid-Maine Annette at 313-3216 or annettejma- Support Network, a “virtual shopping tour” with Jennifer Migliore, Inland Hospital regisrin@gmail.com. tered dietitian, from 10-11:30AM. Bring food labels or packages of some of your favorite September 8: Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter foods for discussion and learn how to find volunteer orientation and training. 2-4PM at healthy choices at the grocery store. FMI, conits 19 Colby Street, Waterville location. Many tact Jennifer Damon, WomenHeartchampivolunteer opportunities are available. on@ymail.com or 861-3292. September 10: Living Well for Better Health Workshop. Learn new ways to feel better and be in control of your life. 9-11:30AM at Spectrum Generations Cohen Center in Hallowell. FMI Tina DeRaps at 207-620-1657 or tderaps@spectrumgenerations.org September 14: 2nd annual Let’s Go! Family Fun Day event at Inland Hospital. Climbing wall, music/dancing, trail walks, bike rodeo, healthy back-to-school snack ideas, gifts/ prizes, free resources and more! Inland Woods trailhead behind Inland Hospital. Rain date is September 15. FMI: inlandhospital.org. To

of Solo Bistro in Bath, Owner/Chef Tim O’Brien of Trattoria Athena in Brunswick, and Owner/Head Chef Wendy Larson of Slates Restaurant & Bakery in Hallowell. FMI, Diane Woodworth 620-1684 or dwoodworth@spectrumgenerations.org.

ies focused on development and cultivating assets to make your downtown nonprofit work possible. FMI: Roxanne Eflin at 626-3117.

September 28: Second annual Our Hearts 5K Run/Walk at Inland Hospital to benefit the Our Hearts Foundation, a division of the Waterville Area Women’s Club, which supports families who have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. Registration begins at 8AM; race begins at 9AM. FMI and to regisSeptember 20: Maine Development Founda- ter: www.ourheartsfoundation.org. tion’s 35th Annual Meeting – Telling Our Maine Story at Cross Insurance Center in September 29: Join MaineGeneral for a sneak Bangor. 9AM-1PM. Hear incredible stories peak tour of Alfond Center for Health, which about creativity, resilience, and accomplishwill open in November. Learn about the proment across our state. FMI: 6 2 2 - 6 3 4 5 o r viders and services available to you; see the vi s it www. md f.o r g . operating/inpatient rooms; and find out about September 25: Spectrum Generations pre- the newest technologies that will make your sents the Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chal- health care visits and those of loved ones more lenge with top chefs from coastal/central comfortable and convenient. FMI: Joy Leach Maine. The dining event will be held at the at 621-7266. scenic Maine Maritime Museum in Bath. Taking on the challenge is Chef Ray Franklyn


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Butler Whittier, LLC 45 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901 Dave Butler & Dave Whittier dbutler@butlerwhittier.com · dwhittier@butlerwhittier.com 873-1173 www.butlerwhittier.com Hometown Veterinary Care 51 Western Ave., Fairfield, ME 04937 Angela Rumney hometownvet@myfairpoint.net 453-7387 www.yourhometownvet.com Waterville Area Women’s Club PO Box 1254, Waterville, ME 04903-1254 Annie Mayo & Mary Lucia 649-3133 watervillewomansclub@gmail.com Waterville Rotary Club PO Box 192, Waterville, ME 04903-0192 Matthew Clark www.watervillerotary.com

Add us to your press list! E-mail your press releases, events, and updates to info@midmainechamber.com. We’ll do our best to include them in our upcoming InTouch newsletter!

James M. Cardosi recently joined Macpage LLC as a Tax Staff Accountant. Jim received his Masters of Science in Taxation from American University, his MBA from George Washington University & his B.A. in Political Science from Villanova. He was also a U.S. Naval Flight Officer aboard P-3Cs, and spent 2 yrs. on the Chief of Naval Operations' staff at the Pentagon. Welcome aboard! Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) has hired a farm manager and a sustainable agriculture instructor to lead its innovative new agricultural programs at the Harold Alfond Campus. Daniel MacPhee of Palermo has been selected as KVCC’s farm manager. Jacob Holzberg-Pill of Nevada City, CA, has been hired as KVCC’s sustainable agriculture instructor. Great news!

ship during a crisis, or brought new vitality and professionalism to a community. Way to go, Josh! KV Connect, the region’s group for young professionals and our local Realize Maine Network affiliate, announced its Steering Committee’s new co-chairs, Emily Hall Greeley of RSU 18 and Amy Sylvester of Mid-Maine Chamber. The organization thanks past chair Pat Danby and his former Steering Committee member Katrina Danby, for their leadership and all the hard work they have done on behalf of KV Connect!

Macpage LLC congratulates Dorota McKay, its most recent employee to become a Certified Fraud Examiner. CFE exam tests the applicant's knowledge & expertise in the 4 primary areas of fraud examination: Financial Transactions & Fraud Schemes, Law, Investigation and Fraud PrevenCongratulations to Fairfield Town tion & Deterrence. Certification reManager Joshua Reny who was presented with the Rookie Manager of the quires passing all 4 sections of the CFE exam, 2 yrs. of fraud-related exYear Award at the 68th NE Manageperience & approval by the ACFE ment Institute annual conference by Winslow Town Manager Mike Heav- certification committee. Dorota is a ener recently. Josh was nominated for Staff Auditor & shares her practice between governmental entities, finanthe award by Town Council Chair Tracey Stevens, with additional letters cial institutions & small business cliof recommendation submitted by other ents. She is also in the process of beTown Council members, town staff & coming a CPA. Kudos! local business owners. The award is presented by the ME Town, City & Ann M. Davis, a nursing instructor at County Management Asso. to a public KVCC has been selected as a volunadministrator who has been in the pro- teer Item Writer for the National fession for 5 years or less and who has Council of State Boards of Nursing done a particularly good job in a com- Licensure Examination. Congratulamunity, who may have resolved a dif- tions! ficult problem, provided strong leader-


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Tourism Outlook: Sunny with a Chance of Whimsy

Thurs., Sept. 5 12PM

By Jennifer Olsen, Executive Director of Waterville Main Street & President of Kennebec and Moose River Valleys Tourism Council

Information Services Purple Cow House of Pancakes

Tues., Sept. 10 8AM

Business Expansion & Retention Chamber Boardroom

Fri., Sept. 20

Executive Committee Chamber Boardroom

Everyone

knows by now that Maine’s #1 industry is tourism, but what’s perplexing about it is how to tap into it as business owners, economic developers, and Mainers to attain prosperity, yet not sacrifice those authentic places we call home? Not to mention that we have limited budgets and even more limited time to work on it. So where to begin? In tourism, the best story wins the day. More than a great sale on socks or sunglasses, telling your story and inviting others to share your experience makes it happen. It also helps to have good storytellers and know where to find them. As president of the Kennebec and Moose River Valleys Region Tourism Council, I can tell you how to tap into those channels without breaking the bank. The State of Maine does tourism outreach to other places through its Office of Tourism (in the Department of Economic and Community Development) As a tourism business or a staycationer, you can access its Web site, visitmaine.com, to see what that looks and feels like, and join in the conversation. You can also see that the state is divided in to 8 tourism regions, and which one fits your geographic or recreational

interests. Our region is represented there at the state level, as well as through our regional site, kennebecvalley.org. With the help of our ad agency, Thalo Blue, our region won the Governor’s Award for Tourism Marketing Excellence this year, so we know we’re doing something right, especially with our guidebook. The Kennebec Explorer, our Facebook persona, also loves to promote anything your business is doing to attract visitors. We have scheduled a photo shoot this fall to collect a substantive library of current, professional images of the region. With so many travel and buying decisions being made through a computer or other electronic device, it helps to have strong visuals, key attractions, modern amenities, and good customer service to guide guests where we want them to go. Mid-Maine has all of those winning attributes, except sometimes perhaps a sense of pride about it! It’s so important for us all to enjoy and explore our backyard, and then tell our family and friends. Go to the Colby Museum, eat at your favorite downtown restaurant, snap a pic on the lake, and share it. ◊

7:30AM

Wed., Sept. 25 8AM

Membership Committee Chamber Boardroom

Fri., Sept. 27

Board of Directors Chamber Boardroom

7:30AM

Upcoming Events September 3: Leading Women’s Luncheon 11:30AM-1PM O’Briens Event Center with guest speaker Senator Susan Collins We are honored to continue our quarterly Leading Women’s Luncheon series in September with guest speaker U.S. Senator Susan Collins. Registration is required and seats are limited; call the Chamber today at 873-3315. September 12: Business Breakfast Series 7:15-9AM Thomas College Consumers for Affordable Health Care: Changes Occurring on the State & Federal Levels that will Affect Small Businesses Mitchell Stein, policy director of Consumers for Affordable Health Care, will talk about the federal small business tax credits available, exchange development in Maine, and rating changes in Maine law. September 18: Business After Hours 5:30-7PM Skowhegan Savings & Cappza’s Pizza 92 Main Street, Fairfield This is a great way to mix and mingle with other business professionals!


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Inc. Magazine has named Provider Power, the parent company of Electricity Maine, to #33 on the list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in America with growth of more than 7,000% in the past 3 years. WOW!

Kennebec Valley Community College was one of 23 institutions which received reaffirmation of accreditation for its business programs at the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Annual Conference recently. Great news, KVCC!

nonprofit organization, presented the “Corporate Above and Beyond” award to Skowhegan Savings Bank. The award is given annually to 1 business in the country in recognition of its support of the nonprofit organization and its local affiliates — in this Thomas College is excited to introduce new case, Jobs For Maine’s Graduates. Federal Aviation Administraprograms to its Graduate students. The Coltion has awarded almost $5.4 lege will offer M.B.A.’s in Healthcare Man- The College Reading and Learning Associa- million to 4 Maine airports agement and Project Management, accredited tion (CRLA) has awarded Thomas College’s for equipment purchases & by the Project Management Institute (PMI)®, Peer Mentoring program a 3 year re- facility improvements. $2.6 as well as the Project Management Profes- certification. Requirement for such certifica- million is going to Bangor International sional certification (PMP)®. FMI: visit tion are standards set forward by the College Airport, which intends to use its award to Reading and Learning Association for the improve the runway drainage system, upgrade thomas.edu/grad or thomas.edu/ced. selection, training and supervision of peer runway lights & enclose a drainage canal that On Aug. 2, ten Maine Academy of Natural mentors. attracts wildlife. Congratulations! Sciences students received high school diplomas. Congratulations to MeANS and its class Spectrum Generations announced that its Pine Tree Society is selling 2013 Holiday We Sustain Maine – Senior Nutrition Program Cards created by artists Carlton Plummer and of 2013! recently received recognition from the Nation- Joy Shott. Proceeds will support Pine Tree Skowhegan Press has purchased Carrabassett al Association of Area Agencies on Aging Society’s full range of services designed to Marketing and Printing from Jay and Nancy with an Aging Innovations Award, the highest help Mainers with disabilities to lead active and socially-connected lives. To purchase, Marshall. The Marshalls are going to focus honor presented by n4a to member agencies. visit www.pinetreesociety.org. their efforts on their thriving Marshall PR business. Skowhegan Press is keeping the MaineBiz reports that the Maine Main Security Surveillance CM&P phone/email/Web site open but is con- Department of Economic and offers cellular backup and monsolidating operations to its Skowhegan facili- Community Development has itoring of security systems, givlaunched a new Web portal ty. FMI: contact Jeremy at 474-3784. ing clients access to its central aimed at cutting red tape for new station even if the landline is cut businesses registering with the Cookie Lee Jewelry by state. Commissioner George Gervais said is or damaged. To learn more, Michelle is providing an ongothe first in a series of changes to the state's visit www.mainesecurity.net. ing fundraiser to support the "Business Answers" Web portal. This up- MaineGeneral Medical Center is the first Meals on Wheels for Pets prograde allows a prospective business owner to hospital in Maine to offer nationallygram at Spectrum Generaselect 1 of 104 different business types, and recognized, certified rehabilitation services to tions Muskie Center throughanswer a series of related questions to produce patients suffering the side effects of cancer out September and October. a list of the relevant tasks, forms & info in a treatment., earning STAR (Survivorship FMI: www.cookielee.biz/michellegeaghan. checklist. Users can set up accounts on the site Training and Rehab) Program® certification Skowhegan Savings Bank announced it had to keep track of those forms & tasks as they’re from the Massachusetts-based Oncology ReCheck it out at hab Partners. MaineGeneral clinicians comwon a national award for its work helping completed. students to graduate high school and find jobs. www.maine.gov/businessanswers/. pleted rigorous training to earn the special Job’s For America’s Graduates, a national certification.


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AweStruck Catering Company Ensures a Memorable Event Experience creating delicious food that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye, has been complimentary to Maine’s premier catering company, was creatcreating a catering company with a difference. ed when partners Robert Spencer, Karen From basic dinners served with a twist, to unuRedford and Martha Stewart. In 2003, he was Kelly-Grenier, and Jamie Pomerleau looked sual ingredients that many have not tried, asked to become the consultant chef for the around and found few choices in the area for AweStruck is gaining a reputation as the area’s locally filmed Empire Falls production, where catering. The three of them realized they each hottest new catering company. Creative, flahe worked closely with Paul Newman and had something to offer and put their talents vorful, but most importantly, unexpected, Aiden Quinn. Furthermore, Chef Robert together to create a catering company with a AweStruck Catering Company not only prodifference. With over 50 years combined expe- owned and operated the former Waterville hot- vides great food, they will take part in all of rience, the partners have extensive knowledge spot The Speakeasy, known for their quality, the decisions that go into a great event, from high-end food. of cooking, serving, and catering throughout linens, to floral arrangements to live-streamed At AweStruck Catering Company, rather Maine. video for your guests that can’t share your than using set menus for weddings, corporate AweStruck Catering Company’s chef, Robevent with you. AweStruck Catering Company affairs, dinner parties and business luncheons, ert Spencer, has worked in the culinary indusensures that the entire experience is memoraAweStruck Catering Company custom designs try for the past 25 years. He attended and ble. menus to fit the tastes of the client. Spencer’s graduated Johnson & Wales University CuliFor more information, contact AweStruck passion for food, his innovative approach and nary School, where he was granted many opCatering Company at 207-238-6196 or attention to budget has drawn rave reviews portunities to work with celebrity chefs, such awestruckcatering@gmail.com. You can also as Emeril Lagasse. He performed his culinary from clients both corporate and social. find them on Facebook at AweStruck Catering Company offers a culiinternship in the prestigious Westport, CT arfacebook.com/AweStruckCateringCompany. ◊ nary expertise and point of view that one ea, where he had the opportunity to prepare might find at the area’s finest restaurants. and serve his food to celebrities such as Robert Chef Spencer’s extensive experience in

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Have some news you would like to share? Submit a short announcement to the Chamber office by the 3rd Friday of the prior month. Inserts are also available for $125 per month. Call 873-3315 or email info@midmainechamber.com. Disclaimer: Mid-Maine Chamber’s InTouch newsletter is published monthly as a benefit to members and affiliates. All member news is compiled and submitted solely by our members; therefore, we reserve the right to omit and/or edit as appropriate and cannot guarantee complete accuracy of all announcements. Sponsorship inserts do not necessarily reflect the position of Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.












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