Marchcommunityconnections by Mid-Maine Chamber

www.midmainechamber.com

March/April 2015 Albion

•

Belgrade

•

Benton

•

Bur nham

•

China

•

Clinton

•

Fair field

•

Hinckley

•

Director Profile

Oakland

Name: Joy Leach

Place of Birth: Worcester, MA Education: Secondary – Bangor High School, Bangor, ME College – Clark University, Worcester, MA Place of Employment: MaineGeneral Health Position: Director, Marketing & Communications Length of Employment: 2011 to present Current Service and Civic Organization: Kennebec Messalonskee Trails (board member); Wellness Committee, Augusta Downtown Alliance Past Service and Civic Organizations: Promotion Committee, Waterville Main Street (2012 – 2014) Personal Data: Family: fiancé, Bill McKenna; son, Brady Hobbies: Writing, volunteering Chamber Involvement and Statement of Purpose: Encouraging engagement from people of all walks of life is critical to building a vibrant, economically thriving community. Maine has some of the most wonderful natural and human resources. We can achieve great things by working together toward common goals. I hope to encourage all our business and community members to work together to promote our region.

End Zone to Host Mid-Maine Chamber BAH Are you looking for a family friendly, casual dining experience in central Maine? The End Zone sports bar and grill is the place to go! The Menoudarakos family opened in the former location of “The Roost” on the corner of Western Avenue and Elm Streets in Waterville in 2013 and have fully renovated the facility and created an entirely new menu to include authentic homemade Greek dishes in addition to delicious pizza, burgers and wings. The atmosphere is relaxed and the walls are lined with New England sports memorabilia and photos. You can catch your favorite sporting event on one of the many strategically placed flat screen TVs. In the warmer months, the rooftop deck provides a dining and social experience like no other in central Maine. Inside and out, the wait staff at the End Zone is second to none. In addition to the dining and spirits, The End Zone also offers a variety of entertainment throughout the week. Monday nights are “Trivia Night” with Jim Smith. Tuesday nights are “Open Mic Night” for local artists, young and old, to showcase their talents. Wednesday nights are 25 cent wings night, and every Friday night you are treated to the sounds of local musicians. To cap off the week, join your friends on Sunday to watch your favorite sporting event and savor the flavors of their famous wings at half price. In addition to The End Zone, Rita Menoudarakos, who has been in the restaurant and catering business for over 20 years, purchased the former Flo’s Flowercart building on Main Street in Waterville and established Rita’s Catering Company. The facility seats up to 125 guests (270 for a standing function) and offers full catering and bar services. The beautifully appointed antique building is perfect for business meetings, wedding receptions and family gatherings. There are also other smaller “break-out” rooms for a more intimate setting or private parties. Please join us on April 22nd at 26 Elm Street, Waterville from 5:30 to 7:00 PM as we host a Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Enjoy a selection of hors d’oeuvres and drink specials. Door prizes will be provided, including a $100 End Zone Gift Card and a free room rental from Rita’s Catering Company (a $150 value). Check it out on Facebook or call 861-8000.

52nd Annual Awards Dinner

Thursday, April 30, 2015 5PM Social Hour - 6PM Dinner & Award Presentations Waterville Elks Banquet & Conference Center

2015 Board of Directors Jeff Corey, Chair * David Roy, 1st Vice Chair * Bruce Harrington, 2nd Vice Chair * Nicole Desjardins, Director at Large * Gary Zemrak, Treasurer * Brad Fisher, Past Chair * Kimberly Lindlof, President & CEO * Beth Gibbs Charlie Gaunce Dan Bernier Darlene Ratte

GHM Agency INSURANCE

HAMELIN FURNITURE CO. Quality and Value Since 1912

AUTO - HOME - BUSINESS - LIFE Waterville 873-2731

Pittsfield 487-2261

www.maineeyecare.com

your community bank since 1870

Augusta • 622-5801 Waterville • 872-5563 Winthrop • 377-5801 Gardiner • 588-5801 www.kennebecsavings.com

Auburn 689-9171 Augusta 620-8878 Waterville 873-5101 www.ghmagency.com

Morning Sentinel 31 Front Street Waterville

873-3341

259 Main Street Waterville, ME 872-8132

Corner of Western Ave. and South St. Waterville • 872-2433

Janitorial Service Carpet Cleaning 24 Hr. Service - T.J. Bolduc

873-1241 • 1-800-564-1241 www.advance1clean.com

Gary Levesque Joe Karter Joy Leach Kelly Winslow Ken Hoehlein Mary Carpinito Mike Fortin Renee Hawthorne Rick Hopper Sara Dyer *Indicates Executive Committee Member

CASWELL’S GROCERY LIQUIDATION CENTER 873-5181 Waterville

Chamber Gift Certificates are the perfect versatile gift

www.midmainechamber.com Rome

•

Shawmut

•

Sidney

•

March/April 2015 South China

•

Thor ndike

•

Unity

•

Vassalbor o

•

Water ville

•

Winslow

MaineGeneral welcomes business community to Thayer Center for Health - March 18

MaineGeneral again opens its doors to the public to view the renovations that transformed the Thayer Center for Health into the largest, most comprehensive outpatient center in Maine. As host to the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s March 18 Business After Hours, MaineGeneral looks forward to celebrating the achievement of Thayer’s transformation with the business community. The $16 million Thayer project is the capstone of MaineGeneral’s effort to ensure health care services are available for generations to come in the Kennebec Valley.

“We’ve kept our promise of providing high-quality services across our system in a way that is more convenient to patients,” said MaineGeneral Health CEO Chuck Hays. “Thayer has a full range of outpatient services, including primary care, imaging, lab, day surgery, specialty services and emergency care all under one roof.” About 1,000 people are seen each day at the facility. Enhancements include a new main entrance and waiting area, convenient access to lab and imaging and improved parking. In addition, many services that were once scattered in the greater Waterville area are now in the same building.

“The vast majority of care you receive over your lifetime is provided as outpatient services,” Hays said. “As health care technology continues to improve, even more services will be available on an outpatient basis. The renovated Thayer Center for Health brings more of what you need for your health care to you, right here in your community. What hasn’t changed in the great tradition of Thayer is that the quality of care continues to be exceptional, personal and with the compassion you and your family deserve.”

Leading Women's Luncheon April 16, 2015

Commissioner Jeanne Paquette is scheduled to speak at the Chamber's Leading Women's Luncheon, which will be held from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at O'Brien's Event Center in Waterville. Leading Women's The Business After Hours will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the main floor of the Thayer Center for Health. Luncheon is a series of events organized quarterly by Because the Emergency Department is open 24/7, guests are asked to park in the lot accessible by Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Anthem. Eustis Parkway. Commissioner Paquette has focused her career on "finding good people good Guests will be able to tour the renovated building and meet providers and staff. As usual, the jobs." She brings her previous experiences as a business owner and a human MaineGeneral Food & Nutrition Services staff is preparing an assortment of delicious food and mocktails. Door prizes will be offered, including two Fit Bits courtesy of MaineGeneral Workplace resources professional to her role in the Department of Labor, with particular concern for how the department interacts with both employees and employers. Health. Each event in the Leading Women's Luncheon series features a woman who has achieved great “We’re looking forward to giving the people of the greater Waterville area another opportunity to success in her field as guest speaker. Though the series focuses on women's experiences and see all we have at the Thayer Center for Health,” Hays said. “From the renovated facility to the challenges in pursuing successful careers, men and women are equally welcome to attend the event. fantastic people who care for our patients.” Registration for the event is $20 for Mid-Maine Chamber members until the end of this week and $25 general admission, which includes admission and luncheon buffet. Space is limited, so pre-registration is preferred: customerservice@midmainechamber.com or 873-3315.

New Members

Adams Realty Lucas Adams 445-4323 302 Route 3 China, Maine 04358 www.adamsrealtyme.com

La Belle Bridal Boutique Linsey Gervais 859-1967 48 Main Street Waterville, Maine 04901 www.labellebridalboutique.com

Spiro & Company Lori Yotides 441-2103 78 Main Street Belgrade, Maine 04918 www.spiroandcompany.com

Axtell Acupuncture Issac Axtell 395-6101 13 Libby Hill Road Oakland, Maine 04963 www.axtellacupuncture.com

Michael Roderigue Financial Services Michael Roderigue 453-5200 43 Western Avenue Fairfield, Maine 04937 www.mikeroderiguefinancial.com

Douglas Cutchin 453-9220 Sponsor

Bacon Farm Maple Products LLC Shelley & Kevin Bacon 547-5053 New England Naturopathic Health 1427 Pond Road Sidney, Maine 04330 Dr. Corrie Marinaro 873-9380 www.baconfarmmaple.com 179 Main Street #408 Waterville, Maine 04901 Bar Harbor Bank & Trust www.naturopathicme.com Erin Conner 445-4865 368 Route 3 Orion Property Professionals South China, Maine 04358 Derek Taber 897-8586 www.bhbt.com 141 Marvel Street Farmington, Maine 04938 Boucher’s Meats Alan Boucher 873-3671 Pillars Community Outreach Inc. 715 Benton Avenue Christopher Money 616-0278 Winslow, Maine 04901 11 School Street, Apt. 1 Waterville, Maine 04901 www. GO Tubing Inc. pillarscommunityoutreach.org Kevin Gower 445-4450 60 Alder Park Rd South China, Maine Primp My Paws Mobile www.gotubingmaine.com Pet Grooming Michelle & Scott Gerald 307-0500 Insource Renewables 23 Wood Street Vaughan Woodruff 659-1054 Fairfield, Maine 04937 113 North Lancey Street, Suite 10 www.primpmypaws.us Pittsfield, Maine 04967 www.insourcerenewables.com Sonny’s John Fidrych 453-7624 146 Main Street Fairfield, Maine 04937 www.sonnys-pizza.com

Spectrum Property Management LLC Jayne Roberge 716-1096 58 Main Street Oakland, Maine 04963 www.spectrum09.com Waterfront Concerts Chris Rudolph 358-9327 275 4th Street Old Town, Maine www.waterfrontconcerts.com Waterville Creates! Nate Rudy 616-0292 93 Main Street, Suite 201 Waterville, Maine 04901 www.watervillecreates.org Wiswell Electric, Inc. Kevin & Naomi Wiswell 426-3789 17 Pleasant Street Clinton, Maine 04927 www.wiswellelectric.com Women’s Initiative Martha Dempski 692-0290 93 Main Street Waterville, Maine 04901 www.womensinitiativeme.org

MARDEN’S Surplus and Salvage

A better place to do your banking Maine State Credit Union Augusta: 200 Capitol Street • 162 Hospital Street Waterville: 81 Grove Street 207-623-1851 • 1-800-540-8707 mainestatecu.org • facebook.com/mainestatecu

Biddeford • Brewer • Calais • Ellsworth Gray • Houlton • Lewiston • Lincoln Madawaska • Presque Isle • Rumford Sanford • Scarborough • Waterville

61 Grove Street, Waterville 72 Cony Street, Augusta 1-800-326-6190 ww.newdimensionsfcu.com

873-3371

474-9771

897-3861

Let us help you with all your building and remodeling needs! www.warebutler.com

St. John Regional Catholic School

Serving Kennebec and Somerset Counties

14 North St. 145 Lakewood Rd. 33 Depot St. Waterville Madison Livermore Falls

15 South Garand Street Winslow, Maine 872-7115

www.stjohnschoolwinslow.org

227 China Road Winslow, Maine

Ph: 207-873-7711 Fax: 207-873-7022

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK - May 4 to 8, 2015

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, Waterville Public Library Business & Career Center, Waterville Main Street, KVCOG and TOCmedia invite you to join Small Business Waterville to celebrate National Small Business Week. Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America's entrepreneurs and small business owners. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they're working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America's global competitiveness. Celebrate National Small Business Week in Waterville, Maine by attending the following events designed to educate small business owners, create networking opportunities and support small businesses throughout the greater Waterville area and beyond. May 4 to 8, 2015 we will have a series of seminars and workshops geared to small business owners and entrepreneurs including a cash mob on Friday, May 8th. Workshops include: Linked In Tutorial, Business Development, How Small Businesses Can Work with Efficiency Maine to Reduce Energy Costs, The Creative Economy and Small Business, Self Employment Workshop and Increasing Sales in your Small Business. For more information connect to SBWTVL on Facebook at www.fb.com/ smallbusinesswaterville. Register for SBWTVL events at www.smallbusinesswaterville. eventbrite.com. Most events are free. Keep checking for updates. Food & Beverage may be available for purchase. Quick Links: TOCmedia - www.toc-media.com Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce - www.midmainechamber.com Waterville Public Library Business and Career Center - www.watervillepubliclibrary.org KVCOG - www.kvcog.org Waterville Main Street - www.watervillemainstreet.org Thank you to our Media Sponsors:

COSGROVE INSURANCE AGENCY 226 Main Street, Suite 2

873-0181

Kennedy Memorial Drive Waterville • 861-3000 www.inlandhospital.com

Auburn • Bangor • Belgrade Boothbay Harbor • Brunswick • Damariscotta Fairfield • Farmington • Greenville Pemaquid • Portland • Skowhegan • Wilton

Toll Free 1-866-HAMMOND

Chamber Gift Certificates are the perfect versatile gift