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InTouchInTouchInTouch MONTHLY NEWSLETTER JULY/AUG. 2012
50 ELM STREET, WATERVILLE, ME 04901 • TEL: (207) 873-3315 • FAX: (207) 877-0087
[email protected] • www.midmainechamber.com
Nikki Desjardins, Chair of the Board • Kimberly N. Lindlof, President & CEO
Highlights in this Issue:
P. 2: From the President’s Chair
P. 2: Mid-Maine Chamber’s Centennial
P. 4: Member Events Calendar
P. 6: Waterville Public Library
Business Services
P. 8: Member Spotlight: Stained Glass
Express
By Bruce Harrington
Tourism in Central Maine: How Can You Help?
One of the areas of focus for the Mid-Maine
Chamber of Commerce is to support tourism in
our region. Tourism includes travel and services
connected with travel, including lodging, dining,
attractions, events, and much more. Our chamber
body, made up of over six-hundred business mem-
bers and countless employees, can have a signifi-
cant impact in how our region is viewed by tour-
ists and would-be tourists to the area.
The most popular online tourism Web site is
www.tripadvisor.com, where customers post re-
views about hotels, flights, restaurants, vacation
rentals, and things to do. Many people contemplat-
ing a trip will decide where they stay, eat, and
what they do, based on reviews posted on sites
like this.
You can help support the tourism industry right
here in central Maine by posting reviews of busi-
nesses that you visit on a regular basis. For exam-
ple, I frequently dine at local restaurants with
business associates, potential clients, and with my
family. I now post a review of my dining experi-
ence after every visit so that people from away
who are looking for a place to eat can readily find
my opinion of the food, service, and value of local
restaurants. My opinion is used by tourists and
other visitors to the area as a means to decide
where to spend their money while in town.
You can do this, too. It is very simple – you log
in to www.tripadvisor.com, click on the “Register
Now” link in the upper right hand corner of the
page, complete some very basic information such
as your name, city, and display name for the site,
and then click on “Sign Up.” Once signed up, you
can start posting reviews right away about places
that you visit.
When positing reviews, keep the following tips
in mind: 1) be positive – we are working to sup-
port our local businesses and to build critical mass
in our region so that people will want to visit our
region; 2) be detailed – the more information that
you can provide, the better consumers are able to
evaluate the restaurant, hotel, or attraction that you
are talking about; 3) be creative – facts tell and
stories tell, so tell a story so that readers can emo-
tionally relate to your experience; and 4) add re-
views of your favorite things to do, because if you
like it, someone from away would like it, too.
So please help support our local businesses in
the wide world of tourism by positing positive
reviews on www.tripadvisor.com.
Wednesday, August 1
Downtown Waterville
11:00 AM—11:00 PM
Street-side Dining
Children’s Activities
Live Entertainment
Beer Garden
5:00-11:00 PM
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“Take Me Home Tonight”
“Baby Hold On”
“Two Tickets To Paradise”
Purchase your VIP seats now for only $25.
Call the Chamber today 873-3315!
See insert for food menus,
entertainment schedule,
sponsors and more!
Thank you to our
Major Sponsors:
Entertainment
Sponsor:
- Kimberly
Business After Hours:
Thank you to our
50/50 Sponsor:
Bowdoin Photography
Mid-Maine Chamber’s Centennial
Continued on page 3
Charlie Haberstock is 8 years old and has a
business card collection of over 1,400
cards. He likes to know about each business
and asks many questions so he decided to
help us by interviewing some area business-
es. Below are excerpts from his interview.
Charlie received a little help from his mom,
Carrie Haberstock.
During our visit to Skowhegan Press on 17
Parlin St, in Skowhegan, we bumped into a
good friend who was getting some photo
copy work done. Then we noticed zooming
off the Digital Color Machine another
friend's work being printed! It was clear to
us that this was the place to be if we wanted
high quality printing done in a family
friendly environment. In fact, the business
is entirely family run except for one em-
ployee who has been considered family
since childhood. The youngest family mem-
bers come in after school and do such tasks
as cleaning and brochure folding and the
older ones help make decisions and run the
business--12 family members in all.
To fulfill its customers' needs from all over
New England and as far away as Pennsyl-
vania, Skowhegan Press has several meth-
ods of printing. First, and probably the most
frequently used machines are the digital
presses. Then there is the wide format print-
er that makes full size posters as wide as 44
inches. This machine, and the digital press-
es use four cartridges, (cyan, magenta, yel-
low and black), to make just about any col-
or! We also got to see printers that used
plates and ink to mass produce more intri-
cate projects.
We also saw folding machines that rapidly
fold masses of brochures, notecards, enve-
lopes, etc., stitching machines that throw in
staples where necessary, huge cutters with
30 inch razor blades and 2 1/2 tons of pres-
sure to cut 5 inch stacks of paper in se-
conds, laminators, three hole drills, and an
address machine that can shoot out 7,000
pieces in an hour! Skowhegan Press did
$100,000.00 worth of work with the post
office this past year!
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The Bank of Maine 258 Kennedy Memorial Drive,
Waterville Wednesday, September 19
5:30-7:00 PM
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
Door prizes, 50/50 raffle & other fabulous
prizes! $100’s in Chamber Gift Certificates
will be given away to one lucky winner in
celebration of 100 years!
From the
President’s Chair
Maine Department of Eco-
nomic and Community Devel-
opment (DECD) needs our
help. It wants to hear from as
many Chamber Member businesses as possi-
ble. An online survey has been developed by
an independent agency, infomaine, (which
will also tabulate the results). The feedback
generated over the next several weeks will
help drive future economic policy decisions
that will have a direct impact on your bottom
line. The results will aid in determining L.D.s
that should be proposed and then trends illus-
trated in the data will be used as further proof
to the legislature that businesses have spoken.
“Businesses are being given a unique op-
portunity to influence Maine’s future business
climate and their very own profitability,” said
DECD Commissioner, George Gervais in a
recent press release.
The online survey, consisting of approxi-
mately 40 questions, asks you to rate everyday
challenges from attracting and retaining em-
ployees to overall infrastructure needs. The
questionnaire also digs deeper into specific
policy areas such as workforce development,
regulation, access to capital and incentives,
workers' compensation and marketing. I’ve
been assured that individual responses to the
survey will be confidential and included in an
overall summary. PLEASE, take a few mo-
ments to provide thoughtful answers to these
40 questions. To participate in the survey go
to http://www.maine.gov/decd/survey/ .
Thank you for your time in speaking di-
rectly to those who make the laws that affect
your cost of doing business. Non-profits are
invited to complete this survey as well.
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Centennial continued from page 2
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Even in this rough economy, it finds
itself expanding every year having
grown 30% in the last 6 years. The fam-
ily tries its best for the community vol-
unteering its services when possible.
Several times they have donated to lo-
cal churches giving reduced rates or no
rates for printed material.
Jeremy Martinez, the president, says
that being a member of the Mid-Maine
Chamber of Commerce has helped
them stay in touch with what is going
on in Waterville and has referred them
to customers. They have even done
some printing for the Chamber. So be
sure to have Skowhegan Press meet
your next printing needs. You'll find the
whir of the machines, the friendly fami-
ly members of all ages working togeth-
er and the wonderful strong smell of ink
in action; well worth the trip!”
Jeremy Martinez showing Charlie
one of their printing machines.
July 26: Hospice Volunteers of Waterville
Area and Barrel’s Community Market are
offering a Cooking Simply with the Seasons,
the first of a monthly bereavement workshop
series. 11:45-1:15PM at the Hospice Volun-
teers of Waterville Area Community Center,
304 Main Street, Waterville. Registration re-
quired. FMI: 873-3615 x 15 or sswiftsi-
July 27: 7-9PM Bossov Ballet Theatre’s Cin-
derella at Waterville Opera House. FMI:
www.operahouse.org
July 28: The 43rd Intown Arts Festival 9AM-
4PM. Over 100 artists line Main Street in
beautiful Downtown Waterville for one of the
state's oldest art shows. Offering a wide varie-
ty of art in a range of prices, the Waterville
Intown Arts Fest promises something for eve-
ryone. FMI: www.watervillemainstreet.org
July 28: United Way of Mid-Maine will be
hosting the “DOG ‘DAZE’ OF SUMMER”
community appreciation event 11AM-2PM at
Coburn Park in Skowhegan. The community
event, which is free and open to all, will offer
cold drinks, hot dogs (provided by Joseph’s
Market in Waterville), and watermelon. While
you’re there, take part in some friendly com-
petitive games of wiffleball and frisbee. FMI:
www.unitedwaymidme.org
August 4: Stained Glass Express is hosting
“The Glass Circus: Make it and Take It.” This
an opportunity to try out the different glass
techniques taught at Stained Glass Express.
For $8 a project (or all five for $35) you can
try out each of the following 5 techniques by
making a pre-planned project: Fused Glass,
Stained Glass, Etching, Mosaics, Lampwork-
ing (making beads with a torch). FMI: 872-
9305
August 5: 11AM-3PM Waterville Fire De-
partment’s Show & Shine Car Show, Head of
Falls, Waterville. FMI:
www.watervillefire.com
August 6: Hospice Volunteers of Waterville
is hosting its 11th annual Susan McConnell
Memorial Swing for Hope and Hospice Golf
Tournament at Natanis Golf Course in Vas-
salboro. To register a team, make a sponsor-
ship or request a brochure, call committee
chair Paul Drouin at 873-1493 or the Hospice
office at 873-3615.
August 10: Join private and public business
leaders for a day to discuss collaboration, in-
novation, and using lean continuous improve-
ment principles and methods to improve or-
ganizational effectiveness at the Holiday Inn
by the Bay, Portland. The Summit will include
speakers and 15 informational workshops
across healthcare, services, government, edu-
cation, finance, manufacturing, and other busi-
nesses on how Lean leaders and practitioners
are using Lean to change its culture and im-
prove its way of doing business.
Chamber Tip of the Month
Did you know you can participate in our Gift Certificate and Chamber Advantage Dis-
count Card Program at no extra cost?
Deadline for Inserts (620 Copies), Member News, Member Calendar & People News to be in the September InTouch is August 17.
Email [email protected] for
more information!
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Bangor International Airport's interim
director, Tony Caruso, has been hired to stay
on the job permanently. Caruso was named
interim director following the departure of
former director Rebecca Hupp, who left in
January to take a similar position in Boise,
Idaho. Caruso has been at the airport for 16
years, the last 10 as assistant
director.
Congratulations to Joshua Wiseman who
recently joined Macdonald Page & Co
LLC as a Supervisor in its South Portland
office.
Bank of America recently promoted Bill
Williamson to Maine state president. In addi-
tion to his responsibilities as state president,
Williamson is a senior client manager in its
global commercial bank.
Joe Rossignol from Phoenix
Computers is now a certified
VSP-5 and VSTP-5 with a
VMware Academic Specialization. This cer-
tification allowed Phoenix Computers to
become a Professional level VMWare Solu-
tion Provider.
Skowhegan Savings announced Bruce Har-
rington of Fairfield has joined the bank as a
Commercial Loan Officer. Harrington, who
will be working from the Fairfield office,
comes to Skowhegan Savings with several
years of experience in commercial banking.
He will specialize in providing commercial
financing to small and medium sized busi-
nesses in the greater Waterville region.
Carrie Bolander, DO, and Melissa Collard,
MD, both obstetrician/gynecologists, have
joined MaineGeneral Obstetrics & Gyne-
cology and are members of MaineGeneral
Medical Center’s active medical staff.
KFS is proud to announce the winners of
this year’s KFS college scholarships: Eliza-
beth Ferry & Mariah Barnett of Winslow
High School, Tressa Loiko of Cony High
School and Ian Bernier of Messa-
lonskee High School. Each student
will receive $500.
Brandi Farrington has been named director
of Kennebec Behavioral Health's Halcyon
House Emergency Shelter for Youth.
Spectrum Generations is delighted to intro-
duce Lynn Boardway as the new Adult Day-
Break Coordinator at its Cohen Community
Center in Hallowell. Lynn’s duties will be to
manage the adult day program.
Gilman Pelletier has recently become the
Commander of the Bourque American Le-
gion, Post #5 in Waterville, the largest post
in the state.
Steve's Appliance, in Sidney, is proud to
announce, John Pelletier has joined their
sales team. John has over 20 years’ experi-
ence in the furniture and mattress industry,
his knowledge and expertise will be a great
addition. Welcome John!
Northeast Laboratory Services an-
nounced several new hires & promo-
tions. Andrew McCaw was promoted
to Radiation Safety Officer. Jeremy
Boutin was promoted to Environmen-
tal Health & Safety Officer. Gina Powser &
Kate Yentes were hired as a Chemistry Ana-
lysts. Carrie O’Brien was hired as Microbiol-
ogy Analyst. The following people where
hired as Production Technicians in Northeast
Laboratory Services Media Manufacturing
Division: Donna Mitchell, Brian Gray-
Guerette, Alan Douin, Jean McIntyre, and
Carrie O’Brien.
Dr. David Austin, long-time provider at
Lovejoy Health Center (part of Health
Reach Community Heath Centers) recent-
ly returned from his fourth trip with Doctors
Without Borders, an international organiza-
tion that provides medical care to more than
60 underserved countries. This time he spent
four months in Djibouti, a small country in
Eastern Africa with a population of just over
800,000, where he provided care at a hospi-
tal. The program focused on malnourished
children.
Congratulations to the 2012 winners of the
Taconnet Federal Credit Union’s Trek to
Success Scholarship Competition: Tim Dud-
ley, Lawrence High School $5,000, Kelsey
Bolduc, Messalonskee High School $2,500,
Laura Burnham, Gardiner High School
$1,000, and Abigail Lutz, Winslow High
School $500. Taconnet FCU wishes them all
a bright and successful future.
Welcome to Chase Fabian who be-
gan his duties as a Patrol Officer for
the Waterville Police Department recently.
Michael W. Rankin and Bethany Mitchell
recently joined Macdonald Page and Co
LLC. Michael is an Audit Staffer in their
Augusta office. Bethany Mitchell is their
Marketing Coordinator. Welcome to Mike
and Bethany!
Spectrum Generations, Central Maine’s
Area Agency on Aging and Aging and Disa-
bilities Resource Center, is delighted to in-
troduce Natalie Labbe, Activity Aide for the
Adult DayBreak program at its Muskie Cen-
ter in Waterville.
Jennifer Diehl, MD, a primary care
physician, has joined Augusta Fami-
ly Medicine and is a member of
MaineGeneral Medical Center’s
active medical staff.
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COMMUNITY PEOPLE YOU KNOW
Ryder Transportation
Roger Buker
30 Industrial Park Road
Waterville, ME 04901
Phone: 873-2166
www.ryder.com
Favorites
Donald Barberino
6 Jefferson Street
Waterville, ME 04901
Phone: 861-4343
www.favoriesME.com
Provost Monuments, Inc.
Bernadette LaCroix
28 Bangor Road
Benton, ME 04901
Phone: 453-7365
provostmonu-
www.provostmonuments.com
Fowlers Roofing
Clyde Fowler Jr.
P.O. Box 188
Gardiner, ME 04345
Phone: 582-6522
www.fowlerroofing.com
H & R Block
Cory Dow
233 Main Street
Waterville, ME 04901
Phone: 873-2600
www.hrblock.com
Thornridge Farms Nursery,
LLC.
Mark Andre’
11 Ten Lots Road
Fairfield Center, ME 04937
Phone: 872-2069
Kaplan University
Matthew Cote
14 Marketplace Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: 620-0837
augusta.kaplanuniversity.edu
DECD
Ronald McKinnon
59 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: 624-9819
www.maine.gov/decd/
Get Your Brand Noticed in a
Crowd of People Regardless of the demographical make up of a crowd, there are three
fail proof rules to getting your brand noticed and recognized in a multi-
tude of people: Be heard, be seen and be nice.
If you follow these guidelines you’re guaranteed to attract people’s
attention. Afterwards it’s your responsibility to collect leads, qualify
prospects and convert them into sales.
Be Heard. Remember no one is going to buy from you if you do not
tell them what you are selling and how to purchase it. The quickest and
most effective way to do this in a mass of people is via word of mouth.
Develop a sales pitch with an attractive spin and tell everyone.
Send your employees out into the masses with a message that in-
cludes an action statement (i.e. go to the shop and receive a free candy
bar, attend the tour at 2 p.m.). Your representatives should be prepared
to answer all questions related to your products/services and deliver it
with a smile.
Be Seen. Don’t expect people to pour into your store just because
you have a sign with your logo and store hours on it or recognize you in
a crowd of over 10,000 people. Take advantage of people’s visual sens-
es, stand out from the crowd and make people remember your brand.
Let your visual presence aid your word of mouth marketing. You
want people to say, “Did you see that 15 foot XBOX in front of the vid-
eo game store.” or “Find the girl with the Dr. Seuss hat on; she’s passing
out tickets.”
Be Nice. Make sure your business atmosphere is positive, your staff
is friendly and your customer service is up to par. Be courteous and
allow people to approach you without feeling like they are bothering
you. Be optimistic if something goes wrong and treat your team with
the same respect as you would have for your customers. Don’t forget
people may remember you by your niceness but will definitely not forget
you by your rudeness. Tracy O’Clair is a Marketing Consultant and
owner of TOCmedia, a strategic marketing management firm.
By Tracy O’Clair
Congratulations to John Nale of Nale Law
Offices, LLC., for being featured in the sum-
mer issue of Maine Seniors Magazine. The
article focuses on how he is dedicated to im-
proving the lives of others.
Tracy O’Clair, owner of TOCmedia, recent-
ly became an Authorized Local Expert for
Constant Contact. She will be offering two
seminars, The Power of Email Marketing
and Social Media Marketing Made Simple.
Seminars will be held locally and are availa-
ble for businesses and organizations per re-
quest. FMI: [email protected]
Danielle Amerault recently joined the Gold-
en Pond Wealth Management team as Ad-
ministrative Assistant. Welcome Danielle!
Dr. George Spann, past President of Thomas
College recently retired. Congratulations! People News continued from page 4
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Upcoming Events
July 24: Leading Women’s Luncheon
11:30AM Best Western Plus
Ann LePage, First Lady of the State
of Maine, will be the speaker.
August 1: Taste of Greater
Waterville
11AM—11PM Downtown
Waterville
September 13: Business Breakfast Series
7:30-9 AM Thomas College
Integrating Marketing: Getting
The Whole Picture
Alexandra Heseltine of Gray Cat Marketing &
Design explains why marketing is more than a
Web site, advertising or social media. It is a ho-
listic approach to identifying your customers’
pain points, meeting them where they are and
offering them a solution to a problem.
September 19: Business After Hours
5:30-7 PM The Bank of Maine
258 Kennedy Memorial Drive,
Waterville
September 26: Super Raffle Dinner
5PM T&B’s Outback Tavern
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27 Cool Street • Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-0721 • Fax (207) 877-2287
www.genesishcc.com Rehabilitation and Living Centers
July 20 Thur. 7:30 AM Executive Board
Chamber Boardroom
Aug 24 Fri. 7:30 AM Board of Directors
Chamber Boardroom
Sept 6 Thur. 12:00 PM Info Services
Asian Café
Sept 7 Tue. 8:00 AM Bus. Attraction & Retention
Chamber Boardroom
Sept 26 Wed. 8:00 AM Membership
Chamber Boardroom
By Tammy L. Rabideau, MLS
The Waterville Public Library Business
& Career Center (WPLBCC) loves to sup-
port local businesses and is vigorously
committed to supporting the vitality of the
local economy. Some of the business ser-
vices provided by the Library are as fol-
lows. All WPLBCC programs are free to
the public.
The WPLBCC offers business work-
shops facilitated by business develop-
ment professionals. Programs range
from business start-up and expansion,
resource navigation, and QuickBooks
support. Program attendees receive the
added benefit of networking with other
small business owners and entrepre-
neurs.
The WPLBCC hosts mini job fairs
showcasing 6-8 local hiring employers.
The WPLBCC hosts individual employ-
er recruiting events.
The WPLBCC distributes announce-
ments of job openings in Waterville
area businesses to local job seekers on
the WPLBCC distribution list. There is
no charge for the listing business.
The WPLBCC provides access to a
broad collection of business books and
other print resources.
The WPLBCC provides free WI-FI.
The WPLBCC provides access to pro-
prietary business databases licensed
by the Maine State Library. All Maine
citizens can access these databases,
however, there can be a learning curve
for navigating the steps to gain access.
Contact Tammy Rabideau for assistance
in accessing the business databases
listed here: http://libraries.maine.edu/
mainedatabases/topic.asp?
topic=Business
The WPLBCC supports the strength
and development of the local work-
force by providing a number of work-
force development services and pro-
grams. The Library is actively collabo-
rating with many local partners (service
organizations and businesses) to under-
stand and respond to local workforce
needs.
The WPLBCC has a teaching/learning
lab with 12 laptop computers, projec-
tion and a comfortable room.
The WPLBCC distributes e-newsletters
announcing programs, services and re-
sources. To be added to the distribution
list, contact Tammy Rabideau.
The WPLBCC can be followed on Fa-
cebook at http://www.facebook.com/
wplbcc.
The WPLBCC has a web site: http://
www.watervillelibrary.org/
departments/business/.
The WPLBCC supports networking
events which include business sponsor-
ship opportunities. Contact Tammy
Rabideau for more information.
Tammy Rabideau is Business & Caree
Center Coordinator at the Waterville Pub-
lic Library. FMI: 207.680.2611 or
http://www.watervillelibrary.org/departm
ents/ness/,
http://www.facebook.com/wplbcc
Waterville Library Business Services
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Alfond Youth Center’s Camp Tracy is now
offering rental and group outings such as:
Team Building Seminars, Corporate Retreats,
Company Outings and more! FMI: Patrick
Guerette 873-0684 x203.
Where's Waldo is turning twenty-five
this year, and to celebrate he is visiting
twenty different local businesses all
through the month of July. Those who
spot him (6” tall cutout) at different
locations in downtown Waterville can
win prizes, including buttons, books, and
more. FMI: Children’s Book Cellar 872-
4543 or [email protected].
Selah Tea Café will now be open for break-
fast, 6:30AM Monday - Saturday and 8:00AM
on Sunday. There will be some new breakfast
options and features throughout the week. One
of the features in the coming weeks will be a
vegan tofu scramble served with home fries
and toast!
Bangor International Airport has received
$4 million from the Transportation Security
Administration to upgrade its baggage inspec-
tion system. The announcement comes just
one day after the airport learned it will receive
a nearly $5 million grant to rehabilitate its
aviation apron.
Colby College professor Peter Harris' PKN-
Waterville V6 presentation is up on the PKN
Tokyo page (international site). It currently
has 814 views-wow! http://pecha-
kucha.org/presentations/379
The L.N. Clark Inspiration Net-
work, "Caring Connections Through Your
Cancer Journey” now has $5 tickets available
for purchase for their Summer/Fall Raffle
Fundraiser. Eight wonderful items listed on
tickets!! All proceeds go to help Maine Cancer
patients' and their families. FMI: 453-2553 or
Congratulations to KVCOG, which will be
receiving $70,000 from the U.S. Economic
Development Administration in order to im-
plement regional comprehensive
economic development strategies
(CEDS). KVCOG serves Kenne-
bec, Somerset and western Waldo
counties.
On May 15th, Macdonald Page & Co LLC
moved its Augusta location from 227 Water
Street to nearby One Market Square. The new
space has many advantages, including 2 en-
trances on street level and better parking avail-
ability. The new, modern interior also provides
efficient office space for our employees and a
comfortable environment for our clients.
Kennebec Valley Community College has
been named one of the best community colleg-
es in the nation by The Aspen Institute. It is
among 120 community colleges around the
country to be recognized by the Institute for its
efforts to ensure student success and are in the
running for $1 million in awards. Way to go!
Somerset Stone Center has a free visualizer
that allows one to upload a photo of one’s pa-
tio, driveway or deck, select Belgard products
and overlay them over the photo in order to
“visualize” how your improvements will
look. Check it out today!
Family Violence Project is looking for the
following items for its 2 emergency shel-
ters: tape measure, vice grip, cordless drill,
Allen wrench set, indoor extension cords,
hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, nails & screws,
package/sealing tape, spackle, putty knife,
paint can key gorilla glue/liquid nail/goo gone,
twin sized blankets, sheets & comforters
among other items. If you have any of these to
donate, please contact 877-0835.
Magic Falls Rafting Co. is recruiting veterans
from Iraq & Afghanistan to become guides
this season & is waiving its fees for
veterans. FMI, contact,
Sheridan Corporation was named Northern
Region Volume Builder of the Year by Butler
Manufacturing. Congratulations!
Hampton Inn, Waterville received a TripAd-
visor® Certificate of Excellence award. The
accolade, which honors hospitality excellence,
is given only to establishments that consistent-
ly achieve outstanding traveler reviews on
TripAdvisor, and is extended to
qualifying businesses world-
wide. Approximately 10% of
accommodations listed on
TripAdvisor receive this pres-
tigious award.
Emergency Dental Care is now being provided
on Friday’s starting July 1, 8AM – 3PM at the
Community Dental Center.
Walk-ins and appointments ac-
cepted. Services provided: exam,
x-ray, treatment that may in-
clude extraction, filling or repair,
infection alleviation,
and referral. FMI: 872-8891
Pine Tree Society has earned the highest pos-
sible rating – 4 stars – for sound fiscal man-
agement from Charity Navigator for the 2nd
consecutive year.
MaineGeneral received an “A” — the top
rating — from a national nonprofit group that
tracks hospital safety, quality and affordabil-
ity. Congratulations!
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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 [email protected]. Disclaimer: The Mid-Maine Chamber’s InTouch newsletter is published monthly as a benefit to members and affili-
ates. 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 accu-
racy of all announcements. Sponsorship inserts do not necessarily reflect the position of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.
Stained Glass Express Stained Glass Express is a stained glass para-
dise located at 10 Railroad Square in Water-
ville. Within the store is a retail store that
offers glass, supplies and inspiration to glass
hobbyists and artists as well as many glass
gifts and custom items.
In addition to our custom items, we offer
the very popular Kitra’s blown glass balls:
witch, birthday and many others. We have a
great selection of the beautiful J. Delvin jewel-
ry boxes. We have an entire display of wine
stoppers, wine holders and grape glass items.
For over 20 years we have been a supplier of
Meyda Tiffany lamps and panels. In addition
we have blown glass items such as miniature
animals and paperweights. We always have a
large assortment of glass jewelry; much of it is
locally made.
In the downstairs of the store is The Glass
Academy at Stained Glass Express where clas-
ses in Stained Glass, Fused Glass, Mosaics
and Bead making are taught by some of the
best glass artists and technicians in the area.
We also offer private parties, studio space and
on August 4th we will have our annual Glass
Circus: Make it and Take it day. From 10-4
on this date beginners or experienced people
can came in and for $8 per project get an in-
troduction to an area of glass and get to keep
the items they work on.
Down the hall is The Studio at Stained
Glass Express where we do repairs and cus-
tom work. There is always something inter-
esting going on in the studio. You can either
peek in the window that is opened to the hall-
way to see what is going on or just wander in
and watch for a time.
Over the past few years we have special-
ized in Cabinet Glass and have an amazing
selection of clear textured glass.
Did you know that also in the Stained Glass
Express building, there is: The Grand Central
Café. (brick oven pizza), Patkus Guitars, A
Quilters Workroom, Obx Counseling, Somer-
set Violins and Remedy Salon and Spa!
Visit us at www.stainedglassexpress.com
or stop in from 9-6 Monday through Friday
and 9-5 on Saturday.
Member Calendar Continued from page 3
August 9: The ever-popular celebration of Big Trucks and Community Helpers returns! Join the Water-
ville Public Library in the Concourse from 9AM-noon to see and touch emergency vehicles, Public
Works trucks, and meet the drivers.
August 11: Join the Cowboy Junkies at the Waterville Opera House at 8PM. They are an alternative coun-
try/blues/folk rock band with a mellow tune. FMI: 873-7000
August 15: TOCmedia is hosting The Power of Email Marketing from 1:30-3PM at the Mid-
Maine Chamber of Commerce. FREE, fun-filled, informative and inspiring workshop designed to teach
you all about the basics and best practices of email marketing, along with some tips and strategies for inte-
grating social media marketing for any small business, professional, group or organization. Register at
www.tocmedia.eventbrite.com
August 18: The Healthy Family Fun Concert will be at Augusta’s Waterfront Park from 11AM- 4PM. This is a benefit
event for Kennebec Behavioral Health's Halcyon House Emergency Shelter for Youth. FMI: [email protected] or
https://www.facebook.com/groups/430186337000425/
August 22: TOCmedia is hosting Social Media Marketing Made Simple from 1:30-3PM at the Mid-Maine
Chamber of Commerce. In this free session you will learn to navigate the social media landscape effectively,
get tips on integrating your social media marketing with your email and other marketing efforts, and how to
save time. Register at www.tocmedia.eventbrite.com
August 29: 7:30-9AM at Saint Joseph’s College, Standish. Don Gooding, executive director of the Maine Center for
Entrepreneurial Development will discuss the frontlines of Innovation and Entrepreneurial Development in Maine.
Please be sure to mark your calendars and register at: https://mdf.wufoo.com/forms/leadership-unplugged-august-29-
2012/
September 7 & 8: Held at Head of Falls in Downtown Waterville, Hill 'n the Ville is a free day-long music festival de-
signed to welcome college students to Waterville and provide meaningful interaction between students
and residents brought to you by Waterville Main Street.
September 14: Thomas College’s Lunder Scholars Golf Invitation at the Belgrade Lakes Golf Club.
September 15: The Let’s Go! Family Fun Day is a new, annual Inland Hospital event kicking off a year-long series of
activities focused on helping families with children live healthy, active lives. FMI: www.inlandhospital.org Ellen Wells,
Community Wellness Coordinator at [email protected] or 861-3292.
September 21: Maine Development Foundation’s 34th annual meeting, The Power of Maine People, will be from 9AM
- 1:30PM at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland. Hear the stories of some of Maine’s most inspiring entrepreneurs and
celebrate the achievements of the award winners from around the state.
September 22: Inauguration Ceremony of the incoming Thomas College President, Laurie Lachance.
October 20 & 21: Come to Downtown Waterville’s Harvest Fest for a weekend of family fun.
Hay rides, scarecrow building, family pumpkin carving, pumpkin bowling, candy apple making,
pony rides, face painting, an apple pie & dessert contest, and more brought to you by Waterville
Main Street.
October 25: The Maine Office of Tourism is coming to the Kennebec and Moose River Valleys. Please join us 10AM-
noon at the Belgrade Lakes Maine Lakes Resource Center for an exciting one-on-one with the folks from the Maine Of-
fice of Tourism.
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Member News Continued from page 7
Kennebec Valley Community College is now accepting applications for a new 2-year program beginning
this fall. The Energy Services and Technology (EST) program, which is unique in Maine, will prepare stu-
dents for careers in the rapidly growing field of installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting high-efficiency
plumbing, heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems in buildings. It will be the first program of its
kind to be offered in Maine.
Combining forces, Colorgraphics, Atkins Printing & Premier Marketing bring you an ever expanding line of print op-
tions and new services in mobile media. Colorgraphics: single source for materials to promote and market your busi-
ness; Premier Marketing has a 30-year history of assisting people and companies with marketing solutions:
apparel, promotional products and emerging technologies in mobile media. Atkins Printing, in business since 1910,
brings a long-standing tradition of expertise that will expand services and capabilities.
Fairfield Farmers’ market is now opened for the season. The market is located in the Nazarene Church park-
ing lot at 81 Main Street and is open Wednesday afternoons from 2-6PM and on Saturdays from 9:30AM-
1:30PM.
Inland Hospital was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety ScoreSM by The Leapfrog Group, an inde-
pendent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital
Safety ScoreSM was calculated using publicly available data on patient injuries, medical and medication
errors, and infections. U.S. hospitals were assigned an A, B, C, D, or F for their safety. FMI:
www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.
The Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area Resale Shop officially opened on June 4th. The store hours are Monday
through Friday, 10AM-4:30PM. It is located in the basement of the 304 Main Street building. If you are interested in vol-
unteering in the shop, have questions, or want to donate items, please call Susan Roy at 873-3615 ext 13.
Are you caring for an adult with Alzheimer’s or memory issues (under a doctor’s care) who cannot be left alone? Do you
need a day out to run errands, or just need a little time for yourself? If so, please call Spectrum Generations today and
talk to a Family Caregiver Specialist to hear more about your options. FMI: 1-800-639-1553 and ask for
extension 127 or 139.
Johnny’s Selected Seeds announced that it is a 100% employee-owned company. Congratulations!
Did you know that everyone can use Skills Recycling Center in Waterville? No transfer station permits required. Even
better, nearly all items can be recycled completely free, even old TVs! Electronics that do require payment to recycle
have minimal fees, $5 and up!! Check out its Web site for more info: www.skillsrecycling.org
Time Warner Cable Business class recently announced the launch of wideband Internet for businesses across Maine. A
division of Time Warner Cable, Time Warner Cable Business Class offers business communications tools to approxi-
mately 450,000 business customers throughout Time Warner Cable’s markets.
Friends of the Lawrence Public Library will be sponsoring Summer Concerts in the Park in Fairfield for the
2012 season. Concerts will be held every Friday from June 15th to August 31st, from 6-7:30PM.
Good news for Waterville travelers! Waterville’s Public Works Department has released the following paving schedule.
All dates are approximate, due to weather conditions, etc.: Chaplin Street: Week of July 23; Colby Circle: Week of July
23; Eustis Parkway: Week of July 23; North Street (Eustis to Mayflower Hill): Week of July 23; Temple Street: Week of
July 23; Donald Street: Pending for the month of August; Linden Street: Pending for the month of August; May Street:
Pending for the month of August; Vigue Street: Pending for the month of August
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Office 872‐7650 Toll Free: 888‐ 271‐9829 www.cbplourde.com
143 Silver Street Suite 4, Waterville ME 04901
155 Silver Street Waterville
1200 Sq. Ft. Heat, Lights & A/C Included 5 Offices & File Room Lots of Parking
$1200 per mo. Call Don Plourde
861-2462
54 College Avenue Waterville
$199,900 Call David Cosgrove 242-1839
Restaurant/Tavern/Bar Great Traffic Count. Over 22,000 Sq. Ft. Banquet Facility 3 Parking Lots
$139,000
222 Main Street Classic brick office building
w/many recent updates! Large lot w/ample parking! Convenient location with
excellent visibility! MLS 803922
Call David Cosgrove 242-1839
$149,900 $195,000
28‐30 Gold Street Investors Opportunity! Estab-lished convenience store with apartment, and 2 single unit
homes. Wow! MLS 1046716
Call Betty Mills 692-3226
251 Main Street This property is in a highly
visible area on Main St. Brick building in great condition! Great investment property.
MLS 871656 Call Don Plourde
861-2462
Commercial Lease Space 97 Western Avenue, Fairfield
$7.70 Sq. Ft.
Contact Don Plourde for more information. 872-7650 [email protected]
18 Meadow Rd., Augusta Spacious, professional space. CAT 5 wired. Completely IT
ready. 10,000+ Sq. ft., wheel chair access. 3 Phase power.
MLS 1048387 Call Judy Williams
242-1243
$795,000
319 Main St., Waterville Main Street commercial prop-erty. Easy access from I-95.
Many possibilities. MLS 1055401
Call Pam Natole 692-7041
$299,000 $59,900
2 Seavey St., Waterville Commercial building with many possibilities. Easy, accessible
location. MLS 1039803
Call Don Plourde 861-2462
323 Ridge Rd., Fairfield 6000+/- Sq. Ft. building and residence only one mile from
I-95. 1 Story with bath & kitchen facilities.
MLS 1050483 Call Jean Yarberry
649-9352
$275,000
97 Veteran Dr., Winslow Winslow Commercial Build-ing, handicap access, 9000 Sq. Ft. Many Possibilities!
MLS 1025671 Call Don Plourde
861-2462
$199,500 $209,900
683 Augusta Rd., Winslow Yuuup! Self Storage Unit Facility. Currently 2 Bldgs, 52 units with
expansion opportunity for 8 Bldgs on 5 commercial acres.
MLS 839163 Call Rachel Anderson
649-2156
6,000+/- Sq. Ft. Retail Space 593 Sq. Ft. Office Space 602 Sq. Ft, Warehouse Space Concrete & Tile Floors Level Entry I-95 Visibility Ample Parking
Thank you to our sponsor
July 24, 2012 11:30 Networking
Noon Luncheon at Best Western Plus
(375 Main Street, Waterville)
Ann LePage, First Lady of the State of Maine will be our speaker at the Mid-Maine Chamber’s second Leading Women’s Luncheon. As you learn about Ann’s path to success, you will be able to network with other women and share your opportunities and challenges with each other. Bring plenty of business cards!
Members: $20 for Advanced Registration Non-Members & at the Door: $25
Includes Luncheon Buffet
R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M Cost per person: $20 members, $25 Non-Members & at the Door
Name(s): __________________________________________________________Phone: __________________
Company: __________________________________Address: ________________________________________
CHECK ENCLOSED FOR $ _________ as noted above. (PLEASE NOTE: Your reservation guarantees your Luncheon. To cancel, please call the Chamber three (3) working days prior to the event, or you will be charged.
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, 50 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901-6015 E-mail: [email protected] • PHONE: 873-3315 • FAX: 877-0087
Thank you to our 2012 sponsors
September 13: Integrated Marketing– Getting The Whole Picture
Alexandra Heseltine of Gray Cat Marketing & De-sign explains why marketing is more than a Web
site, advertising or social media. It is a holistic approach to identifying your customers’ pain
points, meeting them where they are and offering them a solution to a problem.
All Breakfasts are held at the Thomas College Student Center.
7:30 to 9:00 AM
R E G I S T R A T I O N F O R M Cost per person: $14 members, $16 late registration (after Friday before the event), $20 non-members
Name(s): ________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________
Company: ________________________________________Address: ________________________________________
CHECK ENCLOSED FOR $ _________ as noted above. (PLEASE NOTE: Your reservation guarantees your Business Breakfast. To cancel, please call the Chamber three (3) working days prior to the event, or you will be charged. Late-registration fee applies after the Friday prior to the breakfast.)
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, 50 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901-6015 E-mail: [email protected] • PHONE: 873-3315 • FAX: 877-0087
Special thanks to Time Warner Network 9 & Local Access Channel 7 for taping and rebroadcasting our Business Breakfasts!
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