InTouch
Monthly Newsletter· June 2014
Central Maine: New England’s Gateway for Growth By Darryl Sterling, Executive Director Central Maine Growth Council (CMGC) is working to establish the central Maine region as a logistics hub between Boston, New York, Quebec, Maritimes Canada and Europe. This effort revolves around CMGC’s focus on business expansion, attraction, and retention in value-added industry sectors such as agriculture, medical services, precision manufacturing, technology, energy and aviation; and securing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from emerging international markets. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) #186, located at LaFleur Airport in Waterville is being expanded from a Traditional Site Framework (TSF) to an Alternative Site Framework (ASF) that establishes a FTZ service area that encompasses several counties. The June/2014 FTZ ASF designation will give central Maine an innovative economic incentive tool that can benefit businesses and communities in the region. CMGC is the Administrator for Foreign Zone #186 on behalf of the City of Waterville; working closely with the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board and FTZ Networks to coordinate FTZ activities, marketing, and outreach to companies located within the Zone. CMGC is helping businesses become aware
of the FTZ Value Proposition by detailing benefits and economic incentives available for companies that engage in international trade. Businesses active in the FTZ can save thousands of dollars and utilize those savings for research and development, job creation, and business expansion. The Maine Ports of Belfast, Searsport, and Portland are uniquely positioned in Trans-Atlantic shipping lanes, providing easy access to international markets and a competitive edge for active FTZ companies. The Central Maine Region Foreign Trade Zone provides economic advantages to companies that engage in import/export, valuedadded assembly and production, and advanced supply chain logistics. CMGC is partnering with Kennebec Regional Development Authority (KRDA), to offer the region additional capacity in support of FDI. Waterville’s LaFleur Airport is positioned for growth with its $10 million dollars in infrastructure improvements; including reconstruction of the airport’s main runway in 2014.
Highlights in this Issue: P. 2: From the President’s Chair P. 4: Member Events Calendar P. 6: Joseph B. Ezhaya Memorial Scholarship Winner P. 7: Member News P. 8: Member Spotlight:
TASTE OF WATERVILLE – FOOD, FAMILY AND FUN by Jeff Corey
22 years ago, Harry Faust, Mark Vigue, Kenny Vlodek, Dick Chasse and I, while enjoying a pitcher of beer at You Know Whose Pub came up with a crazy idea. “Let’s close off Main Street for a night and invite the community to a great big picnic”! That evening, the “Taste of Waterville” was born. Since then it has become one of the most fun and exciting community events in Maine. Last year nearly 8,000 people from here and “from away” joined in to celebrate together as a “tight knit, proud people of the Kennebec. “ Mark your calendar for Taste 2014, Wednesday, August 6th in Downtown Waterville. Children’s activities will begin at 9:00AM till 5:00PM on the Concourse. “The Bite” food booths will open at 11:00 AM along with exhibition booths from several central Maine businesses. Restaurants serving a host of different fares will begin serving at 5:00pm along Main Street. For those who wish a more elegant dining experience, the sitdown venue will return once again this year. Several bands and entertainment will be featured throughout the day. This special day culminates with the Beer Garden from 5:00pm till 11:00pm where you can mingle with friends and dance to the music of this year’s feature entertainment, School Street Band. To learn more, visit www.tasteofwaterville.com and follow daily updates on Facebook and #tastwtvl. Special thanks to the many business sponsors who make this great event possible. https://www.facebook.com/tasteofwaterville
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50 ELM STREET, WATERVILLE, ME 04901 • TEL: (207) 873-3315 • FAX: (207) 877-0087 customerservice@midmainechamber.com • www.midmainechamber.com Brad Fisher, Chair of the Board • Kimberly N. Lindlof, President & CEO
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From the President’s Chair Bowdoin Photography
Pine Tree Society 114 Pine Tree Camp Road Rome at Pine Tree Society
I’ve just returned from vacation, and here are my top 10 cool things that I’ve observed since returning:
1. Green grass and trees – our grass is a lot softer, finer and prettier than the St. Augustine grass in Florida – plus our grass is poisonous snakefree! 2. People are recycling like crazy as far as I can tell by the bins at Central Maine Disposal (CMD) in Fairfield and the recycling center in Waterville. 3. Cappza’s Pizza’s new location is shaping up nicely – what a great addition to that corner as one enters downtown Waterville. 4. Speaking of downtown Waterville entrances, nothing makes me smile more than the flowers at Kennebec Savings Bank – Beautiful! 5. The frost heaves are gone—yeah! 6. Outdoor patios/dining open at The End Zone, Old Mill Pub, Cancun, The Pointe Afta and Silver Street Tavern. 7. The black, crispy snow banks have melted. 8. Waterville Commons Drive is paved! Now we can easily get to the following chamber members: Home Depot, US Cellular, The UPS Store, Bangor Savings, Cappza’s, Governor’s Restaurant, Starbucks, Wal-Mart & Fireside Inn! 9. The chamber office ran flawlessly while I was gone. Thanks Chamber team! 10. And finally, the Living Better in Mid-Maine guidebooks are in!!! Enjoy your Summer!
- Kimberly
June 18th from 5:30PM—7:00PM 50/50 Sponsor: Sponsored by:
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks, fabulous door prizes, 50/50 raffle & more! WATERVILLE
City of Waterville is asking for your help with Concourse ALL DAY Parking particularly on Thursdays during the Farmers’ Market season, which runs from now through Nov. ALL DAY parking stalls are currently marked with a star; please be aware & if a downtown business, alert your employees to use these parking spaces for long term (more than 2 hrs.) parking. The City will begin enforcement of the 2 hr. parking limit in the Concourse for all parking spaces except those marked by a star. (See a map.) Initially, violators will be issued a warning, but eventually tickets will be issued to those who park for more than 2 hrs. in short term parking spots. This will ensure that customers at downtown businesses will still be able to have convenient 2 hr. parking available to them during market hours. Please help spread the word by notifying your employees. and any others that you may know who could be affected.
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This can generate a higher volume of jet traffic, fuel sales, and the return of passenger service; further incentivizing development at the airport. Aviation enterprises have recently opened; with other businesses expected to cluster around the airport and surrounding communities. CMGC is strengthening the region’s global competitiveness and expects to capture targeted enterprise growth opportunities from international markets that will increase business investment in the region; putting the area on the cusp of a logistical and manufacturing boom. Central Maine’s economic outlook is bright, thanks to CMGC, its FTZ ASF Stakeholder Partners: Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, KRDA, Town of Winslow, Town of Fairfield, City of Belfast, and others in launching the Central Maine Region Foreign Trade Zone. Now, for FTZ ASF Implementation… Timeframe: July 2014-June 2015: Intensive outreach to identified FTZ companies in region utilizing data analytics to assist them with their cost benefits analysis; FTZ Marketing to companies interested in making Foreign Direct Investment/Relocating to the region; and FTZ Communications to communities to assist them with economic development. It is expected that 3-5 companies will become a part of the FTZ in the next 12 months. CMGC has expanded its capacity to better grow your business and connect
“My Favorite Thing” Is a new segment for the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce newsletter. We would like to hear from our Chamber members what your “Favorite Thing” is regarding another Chamber member. It could be about the new lawnmower you just got, an event, or service. Send us an e-mail and we will be putting them in the monthly newsletter. E-mail: customerservice@midmainechamber.com. Send your photo too, if you can. A Few of Our Favorite Things... Kim Lindlof, Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, home made corned beef hash from The Purple Cow; Patricia Michaud, Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, Pellet stove from Somerset Stone and Stove; David Dutil, Thomas College Intern, skydiving from Vacationland Skydiving .
you with resources in your community and beyond! We are pleased to announce the hiring of Tanya Verzoni as CMGC’s Development Coordinator. Tanya is well known in central Maine from her experience in banking and in radio. She is already promoting the benefits of CMGC membership and how to utilize our services for Business Development and Marketing, Enterprise Growth and Expansion, Community Collaboration, Entrepreneurial Development and Foreign Trade Zone Benefits. FMI Contact: Darryl Sterling, executive director or Tanya Verzoni, development coordinator, 680-7300, dsterling@centralmaine.org, tver-
Join NRCM and the Portland Regional Chamber for: "Getting Down To Business on Climate Action" A panel discussion with Senator Angus King Please join the Natural Resources Council of Maine and the Portland Regional Chamber for a panel discussion about climate change with Senator Angus King. Learn how our regional climate initiative (RGGI) is benefiting Maine businesses and creating a pathway for national action. The event is free and is by invitation only. Coffee, muffins, and light refreshments will be served. Space is limited so reserve your seat today.
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June 19: Lakewood Theatre “Noises Off” http:// www.lakewoodtheater.org/theater/fullJune 13: Town of Fairfield—Summer Concerts schedule in the Park 6:00 PM—7:30 PM June 20: Mainely Brews Restaurant , music , June 13-15: American Lung Association 9pm The Calypso Soliders Trek Across Maine June 20: Kaplan University http://www.lung.org/associations/charters/ June 5: Lakewood Theatre Job Fair: 11:0oam –1pm northeast/events/cycle/trek-across-maine/ “One Slight Hitch” FMI: call 207-213-2500 http://www.lakewoodtheater.org/theater/ June 14: Town of Fairfield—Fairfield Days June 21: Alfond Youth Center Festival 2014 7:00am—10:00pm full-schedule 2:00 Maine’s Fenway Turf Dedication Ceremohttp://www.fairfieldme.com/town/pages/ June 6: Spectrum Generations Cohen Comny. With Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer legend fairfield-days munity CenterLive Healthy, Live Well, Get Jim Rice, McGrath Pond, Oakland. June 14: Humane Society Waterville Area— Answers and Get Connected http://www.clubayc.org/index.php/news-andAnnual Plant & Book Sale. Call 873-2430 for 9am to 2pm at the Cohen Community Center events/mlb-jim-rice-event.html times. located at 22 Town Farm Road, in HallowJune 14th: Hospice Volunteers of Waterville June 25 –27 Hardy Girls Healthy Women ell. Free & open to the public. Area 17th Annual Garden Party— “Summer 2014 Summer Institute www.spectrumgenerations.org/healthy-agingSolstice in the Garden” Located at Fieldstone http://hghw.org/ expo June 27 : 1st Annual Terrier Tee-Off Classic , Gardens, Quaker Lane, Vassalboro. June 6: Waterville Opera House Natanis Golf Course, Vassalboro. Scratch www.hvwa.org/home.aspx August: OSAGE COUNTY players & hackers, alumni & friends come tohttp://www.operahouse.org/Events/Theater- June 14: Waterville Public Library gether for a day filled with fun, friends, & Dance/ Summer Reading Program Kickstart with Bustsome great prizes. All proceeds support stuJune 7: In celebration of National Trails Day, er B! 10:30am—11:00am dent-athletes & teams of the Thomas College June 15: FIRST ANNUAL L.N. CLARK FAMILY Kennebec Messalonskee Trails Athletic Program. FMI: 859-1206,Kerry Smart, FESTIVAL at FORT HALIFAX (Rain date: Sun(KMTrails) invites the public to asst. dev. officer. smartk@tomas.edu. day, June 29th) NOON-5:00 P.M. Helping attend an annual celebration of June 27th: Mainely Brews Restaurant, music Maine cancer patients and their families, we the local trails system at 9 a.m. at 10:00pm The Galley Rats, Folk know the importance of community coming the Head of Falls in Waterville. together.FMI: http://www.lnclark.org/ June 29th: 8:00 am, 5th AnFMI: http://www.kmtrails.com or https:// https://www.facebook.com/LNClark.org/info nual PFBF CPAs Half Marawww.facebook.com/groups/53932416778 Join us for this wonderful event. We planned thon & 5K Run/Walk with June 7: Pine Tree Camp Paddle for Pine Tree a day full of fun for the whole family. KIDS FUN RUN to benefit Camp on the Kennebec River. http:// June 16: 8:00PM Waterville Opera House— Camp Sunshine. This year, as www.pinetreesociety.org/paddle.asp Hot Tuna Acoustic & Leon Russell part of Camp Sunshine’s 30th June 7: The Maine Children’s Home for Little http://www.operahouse.org/ Anniversary and GO THE DISWanderers Annual Friends Yard Sale. Call 872 TANCE campaign, New Balance has agreed to -061 to donate or for times. match all race funds! www.pfbf.com June 12: Stained Glass Express Friends Night Out—Crackle Platter Find more great mid-Maine events 5:00pm—8:00pm
May 9– June 28 Common Street Arts Earth-Art-Maine: In the Presence of Wildness (Exhibition)The artists’ intimate and individual relationship with their environment is evident in the art works presented in this exhibit. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/53932416778
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Stephen C. Crate, CRC Steve Crate 8 Norman Avenue Waterville, Maine 04901 872-9257 stevecratecrc@gmail.com
Hunter Cuisine Personal Chef Services Meagan McAvoy Hunter Bruce Hunter ll 465-5345 huntercuisine@gmail.com www.HunterCuisine.com www.facebook.com/huntercuisine
John’s Boivin’s Plumbing & Heating INC. 234 Waterville Road China, Maine 04358 968-1025 jmboivin@roadrunner.com boivinsplumbingandheating.com
Organics Natural Market Kelly Roberts 196 Main Street Fairfield, Maine 283-0014 organicsstaff@gmail.com organicsnaturalmarket.com Mid-Maine Regional Adult Education Graduation, featuring guest speaker. Summer Main, Class of ‘03 57 Graduates! Photo by Catharsis Media
Dorcas Riley, Thomas College Trustee, was the Honors Convocation Speaker at its graduation. Dorcas has worked for several Maine companies such as Key Bank and Kennebec Savings Bank, and she is currently serving as vice president of finance at Day's Jewelers, based in Waterville.
Gregoire, Carrielee Harvey, Cindy Herard, Corrine Mushero, Haylee Peterson, Pamela Russo,Alicia Sidell have joined Care & Comfort’s Waterville office. It provides homecare, behavioral care and home modifications to the community for over 20 years.
Congratulations to Glenn Stratton Learning Center at Goodwill Hinckley teacher Sonja Hersey, who was recently honored at a Portland Sea Dogs game for her volunteering with the Family Violence Project. Kudos to Sonja!
Efficiency Maine recently hired Laura Martel to serve as Research and Data Analyst. Laura is a champion of continuous process improvement and is eager to bring further improvements to Efficiency Maine's data gathering, management and analysis.
MaineGeneral Health’s governing board recently elected 2 new members to its board of directors: Readfield resident Dr. Allyson Hughes Handley & Albion resident Janice Armo Kassman. ®
Suzanne Uhl-Melanson, CFP , AAMS, CLTC, AIF® of Uhl-Melanson Investor Services, LLC, in Waterville, was invited to participate in Commonwealth Financial Network®’s Winners Circle conference, March 31–April 4, 2014. Winners Circle recognizes successful advisors based on a ranking of annual production among Commonwealth’s network of 1,487 financial advisors. By attending Winners Circle, Suzanne UhlMelanson demonstrates the commitment to run a successful practice and the drive to continually improve and evolve within the business environment it operates in.” Care & Comfort is delighted to announced that Crystal Bruen, Shawna Gorman, Nicole Levine, Crystal Bruen, Denise Cerone, Paige
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers from our members to be part of our Ambassdor's Team. Please call Patricia at 873-3315 for more information. Business After Hours Bangor Savings Bank and Marden, Dubord Bernier & Stevens
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interviewed by the Ezhaya Memorial Scholarship Committee. “We are very pleased to award the 16th annual Ezhaya Scholarship to Ryan Berard,” said Kimberly Lindlof, president and CEO of MidMaine Chamber and coordinator of the scholarship. “The committee chose Ryan from an impressive of Oakland, a group of accomplished applicants, senior at Messalonskee High because of his dedication to service School, will be awarded the 2014 Joseph B. Ezhaya Memorial Scholar- and leadership truly reflect Joe ship. Ezhaya’s spirit and generosity.” The Ryan was the leader of the Messcholarship is awarded by Midsalonskee High School Food Drive, Maine Chamber of Commerce in which in the first year resulted in a memory of Joseph Ezhaya, a dedirecord breaking 4,000 items being cated community volunteer, and collected. Last spring he cosuccessful candidates share his infounded a ‘Day of Caring’ at the terest in citizenship and involvehigh school. The majority of stument. Recipients must be gradudents cleaned walking trails, cemeating from a high school in midteries and the schools, as well as Maine and attending postvisiting nursing homes. He pushed secondary school in New England. for this event in hopes that other Awardees receive a $750 scholarstudents would find the same joy in ship after successfully completing volunteering as he does. Along with joining school extracurricular one semester with a grade point activities, he is a Senior Mentor to a average of 2.0 or better. For more younger student. Ryan also volun- information on the annual award, teers in the community. Ryan visit www.midmainechamber.com/ plans to continue his education at chamber/ Franklin Pierce University in NH, about/ wants to earn a bachelor’s degree scholarin Marketing and a minor in Politiship.html. cal Science. Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Ezhaya Memorial Scholarship Committee convenes annually to award the prize to a local graduating senior with an exemplary record of citizenship and community service. Applicants are required to submit an essay on their community involvement, and finalists are
Messalonskee Senior Awarded Ezhaya Memorial Scholarship Ryan Berard
Tues., June 3
8:00 AM
Business Expansion & Retention Chamber Boardroom
Tues., June 17 11:30 AM
New Member Orientation Chamber Boardroom
Fri., June 20
Executive Committee Chamber Boardroom
7:30 AM
Wed., June 25 8:00 AM
Membership Committee Chamber Boardroom
Fri., June 27
Board of Directors Chamber Boardroom
7:30 AM
June 4 : Leading Women’s Luncheon 11:30 to 1PM O’Brien’s Event Center in Waterville Chief Justice Leigh Saufley will be the speaker. customerservice@midmainechamber.com or 873-3315 to attend. Men and women are equally welcome to attend. The cost is $20 for members and $25 general admission. Registration is required and includes luncheon buffet. Space is limited, so register today.
June 12: Business Breakfast Series 7:15-9AM at Thomas College Summit Room, Spann Student Commons “Making Maine Work: The Workforce Investment Imperative” with Ryan Neale, program director at Maine Development Foundation. To register, visit www.midmainechamber.com or e-mail Christian at prog.asst@midmainechamber.com.
June 18: Business After Hours 5:30-7PM Pine Tree Society Pine Tree Camp, 114 Pine Tree Camp Road Join us for networking and more! This is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business professionals! Remember your business cards. No registration required. Join us!
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when it comes preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. Inland has earned an “A” ranking since Leapfrog started the safety grades in 2012, and has also COLBY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART TO PREearned Leapfrog’s Top Rural Hospital award SENT BERNARD LANGLAIS RETROSPECTIVE IN three times in four years. Inland’s sister hosSUMMER 2014 pitals within EMHS also earned top safety Summer Exhibitions Also Will Include Lois grades, including EMMC in Bangor, Mercy Dodd: Cultivating Vision and Re-Installation of Hospital in Portland, and TAMC in Presque the Permanent Collection Isle. FMI: www.hospitalsafetyscore.org
FAA awarded more than $4.7M in grants for general & safety improvements at ME airports, the biggest award of $1.4M going to Bangor International Airport. Congrats!
MaineGeneral’s Alfond Center for Health has been awarded LEED gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council as the 1st health care facility in ME & only the 2nd in the nation to be built to the new 2010 LEED gold Bernard Langlais, on view July 19, 2014 (Leadership in Energy & Environmental DeHammond Lumber Co. is through January 4, 2015. www.colby.edu/ sign) for Healthcare standards. Only 5 faciliexpanding to Wilton after museum ties in the world have been certified at any acquiring the familyPurchase a Scotch Laminator MMM TL906 or level. To qualify, the building had to meet owned Dexter Supply a MMM TL1306 from the Paper Klip & get there, according to a recent press release. It stringent national guidelines. LEED ranks orGhirardelli Chocolates! Offer expires ganizations in terms of environmental stewwill become Hammond Lumber's 13th loca6/30/14. FMI: klip@paperklip.com . ardship & sustainability. tion in ME. Al Feather, the Farmington store's Spectrum Generations Cohen Community mgr., will supervise both locations. Way to A shout out to Oxford Networks that recently Center announced it was selected to receive a Grow!! received the Large Business of the Year award $1,000 grant to support its Meals on Wheels from the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber KVCC Open House scheduled June 3 Program from the Darden Restaurants Founof Commerce at its Annual Awards Dinner. Fairfield, ME – Kennebec Valley Community dation, Inc. as part of the Restaurant CommuCollege (KVCC) will hold an open house for nity Grants program. programs in health, business, sustainable Oxford Networks recently announced that it agriculture, education, and culinary arts on Mock interviews with JMG at Winslow High was recently named a 2014 IBM Beacon Tuesday, June 3. The open house will run School with Alan Imes & Diane Anderson Award Finalist at the IBM Partner World from 4-6 p.m. in the Campus Center of King Leadership Conference held in Las Vegas. The Hall. It is free and open to the public. Refreshaward recognizes outstanding performance ments will be served. FMI: Admissions Office by IBM Business Partners in delivering soluat 453-5035 or email tions and services to clients around the jbourgoin@kvcc.me.edu. world. Congratulations! Inland Hospital has once again earned a top grade in patient safety by an independent national non-profit run by employers and large purchasers of health benefits. The latest update to the Hospital Safety Score, released by The Leapfrog Group, shows Inland receiving an “A” ranking in the industry watchdog’s Spring 2014 assessment of U.S. hospitals
Mainebiz will host its annual Momentum Convention at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine on Oct. 9 2014. This year’s convention theme is TRANSFORMATION. Mainebiz will celebrate that spirit of transformation in the newly transformed facility, and with sponsors and exhibitors who provide products and services to help busi-
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Central Maine Motors Auto Group is located in Waterville on Kennedy Memorial Drive and the Airport Rd. Founded in 1935 the dealership has 165 full and part-time employees, on 14 total acres. The dealership sells and services Chevrolet, Buick, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Toyota and Scion brands. Along with the dealerships the group has a body shop, 35 rentals and a Detail Center. What sets this dealer group apart is their choice to not charge doc fees to consumers for vehicle purchases. Doc Fees, short for Documentation Fees, are an elective fee that some dealers add to the cost of each and every vehicle sold. The fee is listed on the dealer’s sticker addendum and the buyer’s order. Central Maine Motors Auto Group does not charge doc fees. The decision to be the NO DOC FEE dealer comes from the need to provide value to our customers. “If we are not providing value, how can we charge?” asks Chris Gaunce, general manager and third genera
Central Maine Motors Auto Group tion owner. Providing value for our customers is key to building a lasting relationship with customers. When Chris was selling cars in Kansas City, the dealership charged a DOC FEE, and Chris always struggled with building value in a charge for paperwork. Dealers who charge these fees will justify the charge in many ways. The fee may be called an administration fee. It may be called a dealer prep fee. Point is, it’s a fee. It’s a fee that you elect to pay, and a fee that you pay sales tax on as well. Since making it public that Central Maine Motors Auto Group is a NO DOC FEE dealer, the business has been growing. People from all over the state have realized that paying up to $300.00 or more for paperwork is a fee they need not pay. When questioned by consumers about the charge, people are told the price of the car will be lowered to compensate. While this helps bring clarity to the transaction, it becomes evident to many
that you don’t have to go through this exercise at Central Maine Motors Auto Group. Its true that there is some cost to paperwork, but paperwork has always been part of the business. Processing your paperwork is our privilege and our thanks for choosing us.
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 $150 per month. Call 873-3315 or email customerservice@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.
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce 51st Annual Awards Dinner Honorees Thank you to all who came out and supported our community leaders at our 51st Annual Awards Dinner. Thank you to all of our sponsors!
Maine Film Center Community Service Project of the Year Award presented by Colby
Doreen Brown Hampton Inn Waterville Customer Service Stardom Award Award sponsored by Hampton Inn
Darlene Ratte Best Western Plus-Waterville Outstanding Professional Award
Joshua Reny Town of Fairfield Rising Star Award
Award sponsored by Best Western Plus
Award Sponsored by Zimba Co.
Kennebec Behavorial Health Business of the Year Award presented by Delta Ambulance
Shane Savage Fairfield, Oakland, Winslow & Unity Pharmacies Business Person of the Year Award Presented by PFBF
Bart Stevens Century 21 Nason Realty Elias A. Joseph Award
Jackie & John Dalton Distinguished Community Service Award
Award presented by Century 21 Nason Realty
Award presented by Day’s Jewelers