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Special Advertising Supplement Kennebec Journal Morning Sentinel 2 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Business Journal Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 3 4 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Business Journal Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel

TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ 2016 ~ Growth Council works to maintain momentum...... 6 Mid-Maine Chamber focuses on fishing and future...... 7 Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce revamps its program..... 8 BUSINESS Farming becomes thriving business in central Maine...... 10 Thayer Center for Health continues to offer expert services...... 12 J OURNAL Education enhances the lives of many...... 14 Inland Hospital named one of the best places to work in Maine...... 16 New fiduciary rule can save billions in fees on retirement accounts...... 19 M E E T O U R S T A F F Kennebec Behavioral Health create change/promote independence...20 Regional Advertising Director Community, health network partner in Franklin County...... 22 Cindy Stevens Older workers can fill a growing need in Maine...... 24 Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel/Coastal Journal Franklin County business presence grows...... 26 Phone: 621-5651 Email: [email protected] All business is by and between people - Nancy Marshall...... 28 The job market is looking up...... 38 Business Development Manager Central Maine Healthcare hires new CEO/president...... 41 Bridget Campbell Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Over $1M in federal funds awarded to Greenville airport...... 43 Phone: 861-9155 Event Planning is the first step for a successful program...... 44 Email: [email protected] Sebasticook Valley Health makes “Top Ten” list of workplaces...... 46 Advertising Sales Team Business owners face challenging choices: buy, lease or build?...48 Chuck Barnes Lydia Kinney Career opportunities in health care expected to grow...... 51 Pam Boucher Carla McGuire Dan Cochran Crystal Roach How to avoid unhealthy habits at the office...... 52 Barbara Hendsbee Ron Robbins Veggies for All program redirects unused crops to local tables...... 54 Lisa Hood Lisa Schkrioba Gayne becomes new face of Skowhegan Area Advertising Creative Team Chamber of Commerce...... 60 Jake Laws Make a relocation go smoothly...... 63 Karen Paradis Learn a trade: HAVC certification can offer relatively Dawn Tantum Alicia Tuttle high wages...... 64 Debbie Fuller, Profiles Coordinator Local newspapers help build communities...... 66 Contributors Majors that might help get you hired...... 70 Darla Pickett, Content Editor J. Craig Anderson Elizabeth Keane About this section John Begin Nancy Marshall This special advertising supplement was produced by the Amy Calder Nancy McGinnis Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel. Wanda Curtis Valerie Tucker The cover design was by Bridget Campbell. Nancy Gallagher Susan Varney If you would like information on running a section about your business or organization, call Business Development Manager Bridget Campbell Terri Hibbard Warren Watson at 861-9155 or (800) 537-5508, Ext. 9155. Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 5 INDEX OF BUSINESSES Aable Cremation Service, LLC...... 56 Farmington Businesses...... 27 Mattson's Flooring & Window Advance 1 Cleaning Services...... 65 Farmington Motel...... 27 Treatments...... 51 All Season Home Improvement ...... 42 Farrin's Country Auctions Inc...... 63 Maurice & Son Auto Body Shop Inc...... 59 Allied Realty, Heather Blodgett...... 68 Farris Law...... 25 Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce...... 9 Allied Realty, Judy Reeves...... 68 Franklin Savings Bank...... 62 Mosher's Seafood-N-More...... 27 Allied Realty, Susi Pearson...... 68 Funeral Alternatives Group...... 57 Motor Supply...... 59 Allied Realty, Sylvia Turner...... 68 Funeral and Cremation Planning Mount Merici Academy...... 25 Antiques Directory...... 63 Directory...... 56-57 Mt. Blue Drug...... 27 Audette's Hardware...... 67 Gallant Funeral Home, Inc...... 57 Nancy Marshall Communications...... 33 Augusta Businesses...... 19 George's Banana Stand...... 61 New England Animal Hospital...... 25 Augusta Civic Center...... 19 GHM Insurance Agency...... 51 Nichols Self-Storage...... 49 Augusta Tool Rental...... 42 Gibson & LeClair, CPAs...... 50 Northeast Laboratory Services...... 47 Automotive Service Directory...... 59 Golden Pond Wealth Management...... 21 NS Storage...... 49 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Greenville Area Businesses...... 43 Oakland Businesses...... 45 Daniel Pooler...... 68 H & R Block ...... 23 Old Mill Pub...... 61 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, H.T. Winters Flooring...... 21 OTT Communications...... 28 Eileen St. Amand...... 68 HairBuilder's ...... 65 Peachey Builders...... 44 Bob's Cash Fuel...... 42 Hammond Lumber Company...... 17 Phoenix Home Improvement Boyntons Greenhouses, Inc...... 61 Hammond Tractor Company...... 47 Professionals...... 42 Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home...... 56 Hearth & Home Realty, Poor Bob's Storage...... 49 Buddies Meats & Groceries...... 45 Abby Willette...... 69 Prime Financial, Inc...... 65 Business Journal Profiles...... 35-40 Heritage House Restaurant...... 53 ProSeal...... 29 Caron's Collission Repair Center...... 59 Higgins & Bolduc Agency, Inc...... 45 Quinn Hardware...... 61 Catholic School Directory...... 25 High Tide, Low Tide Seafood...... 61 Randy's Full Service Auto Repair...... 59 Cayer Security Services...... 23 Hoang Realty, Heidi Witham...... 69 Rebecca's Place...... 53 Central Maine Disposal...... 42 Home Improvement Directory...... 42 Redington-Fairview Central Maine Medical Center...... 71 Houston-Brooks Auctioneers...... 63 General Hospital...... 33 Central Maine Motors Auto Group...... 34 Huhtamaki...... 63 RTD Roofing...... 30 Century 21 Alliance Real Estate...... 68 Ingraham Equipment...... 55 Saint Dominic Academy...... 25 Century 21 Nason Realty, Inc...... 21 Inland Hospital...... 72 Sarah Dunkel and Associates...... 26 Chalet Moosehead Lakefront Motel...... 43 Joseph's Fireside Steakhouse...... 53 Sebasticook Valley Health...... 72 Coldwell Banker Plourde RE, Joyce's...... 53 Self Storage Directory...... 49 Beth Satow...... 69 Kennebec Behavioral Health...... 11 Sheridan Corporation...... 32 Coldwell Banker Plourde RE, Kennebec Eye Care...... 45 Shop From Home Flooring...... 42 Steve Roy...... 69 Kennebec Federal Savings...... 19 Skowhegan & Waterville Tire Center...... 61 Coldwell Banker Kennebec Medical Consultants...... 41 Skowhegan 201 Service...... 59 Rizzo Mattson Realtors...... 67 Kennebec Savings Bank...... 15 Skowhegan Businesses...... 61 Collision Plus 2...... 59 Kennebec Valley Chamber Solon Corner Market...... 61 Connected Credit Union...... 43 of Commerce...... 9 Spanky's Pizza...... 55 Copy Center, The...... 48 Kirkpatrick's Service and Repair...... 59 Sprague & Curtis Real Estate...... 17 Cornerstone Insurance Agency...... 33 Knowlton Hewins Roberts St. John Catholic School...... 25 Crosby & Neal Funeral Homes and Funeral Home & Cremation Services....57 St. Michael School...... 25 Cemation Services...... 56 Kodiak Self-Storage...... 49 Stoney Creek Antiques...... 63 Cunningham Security Systems...... 3 KSW Federal Credit Union...... 31 Sweet Chilli Thai Restaurant...... 53 Damon's Pizza & Italians...... 19 Lakepoint Real Estate, Gail Rizzo...... 69 Thomas College...... 30 Dan & Scott's Cremation & Funeral Local Realtor Directories...... 68-69 T-Mobile...... 26 Services...... 56 Longfellow's Greenhouses...... 67 TNT Glass...... 61 Day's Real Estate...... 69 Mac's Hardware Inc...... 55 Unity Businesses...... 55 Delta Ambulance...... 29 Maine Alpaca Experience...... 55 Unity Flower Shop...... 55 Dining and Catering Guide...... 53 Maine Armory Rentals...... 19 Unity Pond Pottery...... 55 Direct Cremation of Maine...... 57 Maine Center for Wealth Management.....13 University of Maine at Augusta...... 62 Duratherm Window and Maine State Credit Union...... 64 Wilsons on Moosehead Lake...... 43 York Spiral Stair...... 66 MaineGeneral Medial Center...... 2 Winslow Businesses...... 21 Eric's Restaurant...... 53 Maine-ly Elder Care...... 48 Winslow Supply...... 21 Evergreen Self Storage...... 49 Mainely Real Estate, Tom Munson...... 69 Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union...... 27 Eye Care of Maine...... 50 Maja's Body Arts...... 61 Winthrop/Manchester Businesses...... 67 Fairfield Antiques Mall...... 63 Maple Leaf Self Storage...... 49 Younity Winery...... 55 6 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Business Journal Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Growth Council works to maintain momentum during exciting times Agency helps recruit IT company to Waterville

BY NANCY GALLAGHER Correspondent “We’ve seen a dramatic uptick in business development — probably a 100 to 150 percent in-

Attracting a sophisticated Informa- crease in business lead generation. From healthcare to IT to tourism and leisure, it’s been very tion Technology (IT) company like exciting.” Collaborative Consulting to Waterville is “probably one of the most significant Garvan D. Donegan, senior economic development specialist economic development events to occur in quite some time,” said Garvan D. for Central Maine Growth Council Donegan, senior economic development specialist for Central Maine Growth Council (CMGC). The Council was a critical team member of the recruiting group. “When you pair this firm’s recruitment with the processes going on with the downtown revitalization initiatives in the City of Waterville with key partners, with Colby College, I would argue that these events are the most important positive economic development events to occur to the region in decades,” Donegan said. In addition to contributing to GDP (gross domestic product ) growth and job growth, it has generated excitement about a thriving downtown, a brilliant workforce and quality educational institutions sitting right by the Kennebec River, Donegan said. Colby College, Thomas College, Kennebec Valley Com- munity College and the university system have proven themselves to be not Contributed photo only world class educational institutions, Central Maine Growth Council celebrates the groundbreaking and historical revitalization of the iconic former Seton Hospital in but also leaders and drivers in economic Waterville, a $10 million, mixed-use redevelopment that will include commercial spaces and approximately 50 market-rate hous- and community development, he said. ing units. The 80-plus acre campus, next to Mayflower Hill, holds significant development potential and will be the site of a new A new Trafton Road interstate inter- office for Woodfords Family Services. change — jointly funded by the Maine Department of Transportation, private developer American Capital Corpora- liberated at length regarding a regional He believes the CMGC has taken a While the generation of most leads tion and the City of Waterville — has economic development strategy that significant step in furthering that top has come from a 30- to 60-mile radius, received a $1 million EDA (Economic is “not a race to the bottom in terms priority through a healthy collaboration inquiries regarding Waterville down- Development Administration) grant to of competing from one town or city to with the Mid-Maine Technical Center, town real estate and business develop- leverage $34 million of private capital. A another,” Donegan said. He believes the which has quadrupled the Center’s ment have also come from the greater thousand contiguous acres on this heavy following five-point plan can be adapted pre-apprenticeship model — offering Boston area and New York. Donegan traffic corridor represent a promising into larger, perhaps statewide econo- participants focused skill-building and a believes it’s largely driven by the collab- growth district for Waterville within a mies: peek inside the door of future careers. orative planning process of the city, Col- proposed Tax Increment Finance Dis- • Cultivate a robust and brilliant “We’ve seen a dramatic uptick in by College, education systems, nonprof- trict, Donegan said. workforce; business development — probably a its, economic development agencies In recognition of this development, • Catalyze the emergence of growth, 100 to 150 percent increase in business and community leaders who continue to GrowSmart Maine, a group dedicated technology and innovation businesses lead generation,” Donegan said. “From discuss maintaining momentum toward to building lasting prosperity without into our region; healthcare to IT to tourism and leisure, a thriving young city that attracts a sacrificing Maine’s quality of life, an- • Utilize existing land, space and in- it’s been very exciting.” brilliant workforce. nounced it will hold its October summit frastructure to push against sprawl; In marketing, lead generation is The Central Maine Growth Council in Waterville. Donegan expects attend- • Think regionally and globally, act the initiation of consumer interest or is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday ees such as developers, urban planners locally; inquiry into products or services of through Friday at 50 Elm Street, Wa- and individuals interested in downtown • Leverage the region’s quality of life. a business. Leads can be created for terville, Maine 04901. For more infor- revitalization to number in the hun- Donegan sees workforce development purposes such as list building, e-news- mation, call 680-7300, fax (207) 877-0087 dreds. as the region’s, as well as the state’s, letter list acquisition or for sales leads, or consult the website at www.central- The CMGC board of directors has de- most pressing need. according to an online definition maine.org. Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 7 Mid-Maine Chamber focuses on fishing and future workforce development Luring business to Mid-Maine BY NANCY GALLAGHER “We need our students, our Correspondent future workforce, actually at After hosting a “Major League Fishing Summit Cup Tournament” — which had school so they can learn and a national viewership of 1.2 million in its grow up to be productive mem- original airing of the final episode — the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce next bers of our workforce.” hosted “Fishing University,” a program Maine Chamber of Commerce that provided excellent business leads. To build upon these successes, the President/CEO Kimberly Lindlof Chamber’s Business Expansion and Re- tention Committee formed a sub-committee focused on promoting bass fishing in the central mid-Maine region. More information is available on its Facebook page and on its website, www. midmainebass.com, which provides information the committee believes is important to bass fishermen. Data includes such items as views and locations of local boat landings and parking areas, as well as a Local Lunkers and Photo Gallery section for individuals to post detailed information on their catches. The Chamber purchased a GoPro action camera to capture website footage, and is in the process of producing two Catharsis Media 30-second television commercials for use in spring of 2017 to attract more bass fishermen to the Contributed photo region. The Chamber also will continue Anthony Eafrati, age 9, delightedly displays the nearly 6-pound bass he landed in its major sponsorship of Man vs. Bass Webber Pond. The lure he used is his secret. Maine Trail tournament events located throughout the area. Because Waterville does not have professionals explain in depth the pro- can learn and grow up to be productive a career center, the Chamber in 2013 grams they offer and what they do for members of our workforce,” Lindlof Contributed photo launched a program in cooperation with the unemployed and underemployed. said. Superintendent of Alternative Organiza- other area partners, including Peak- “We invite two local employers that And it’s working. Before the Cham- tional Structure 92 Eric Haley presents Careers, KVCAP and Waterville Public are in constant hire mode to come and ber’s involvement, there was one stu- Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Library’s business and career center. to educate those workforce practitioners dent in the entire school who received President/CEO Kimberly Lindlof with a They will gather service providers at as to what they’re looking for in a skilled perfect attendance. Once the Chamber certificate in recognition of the Chamber’s “Workforce Practitioners” meetings to workforce,” Lindlof said. “It’s increased became involved, it increased to eight Hall School Perfect Attendance program. serve the unemployed and underem- networking and knowledge among the students in the first year and five in the ployed for whom traveling to Augusta practitioners as to what employers are second (possibly influenced by a bad flu or Skowhegan creates a significant looking for and what colleagues are do- season.!) financial barrier. ing to help the un- and underemployed In year three, 26 students received The group pools its information re- become employed.” an awards package valued at over $200 Each year, the Chamber hosts 11 Busi- garding services in order to cross-refer- Another workforce initiative is The in products donated by several area ness After Hours, 10 Business Break- ence and coordinate activities and avoid Chamber’s Perfect Attendance Program businesses. fasts, four Leading Women’s Luncheons, wasteful duplication, thus cross-pollinat- for fourth and fifth graders, which has In an effort to help develop the leaders two or three Meet the Reps and five ing information and resources. grown exponentially in its first three of tomorrow, the Chamber also has major fundraising events. “We invite all the people in our region years at the Albert S. Hall School in Wa- assumed oversight of KV Connect, the The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce that provide workforce assistance to terville. It piloted this monthly program 21- to 40-year-old young professionals is located at 50 Elm Street, Waterville, the unemployed or underemployed,” featuring awards prizes, certificates association in the greater Waterville Maine 04901. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 said Lindlof. This group of about 60 of attendance and announcements to area. Additionally, Lindlof also has p.m. Monday through Friday. Telephone meets three times a year for two hours address chronic school absences. recently undertaken the chairperson is 873-3315. Fax is 877-0087. Website is at Educare on Drummond Avenue in “We need our students, our future duties of the Kennebec Valley Tourism www.midmainechamber.com. It is also Waterville. At each meeting two of the workforce, actually at school so they Council. on Facebook, Linked-In and Twitter. 8 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Business Journal Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce revamps its program New location welcomes more walk-in traffic BY NANCY P. MCGINNIS “At our Chamber roundtables, Correspondent our board members, represent- Things are hopping in Augusta and throughout the central Maine region — and ing just about every industry, KV Chamber President and CEO Ross Cunningham wouldn’t have it any other way. have been reporting that they He considers this exciting trend a reflection are selling more cars, filling of the positive energy and promotional efforts of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of more rooms, processing more Commerce. “Augusta, Maine’s capital city and its loans and so on.” neighboring cities and towns are rich in his- Ross Cunningham, tory, culture, industry and commerce. Catch president and CEO of a show, catch a fish, or catch a great deal...” says the KV Chamber website. Kennebec Valley Chamber Augusta’s rekindled energy has earned of Commerce it a place as a contender on the short list for select Maine locations of Krispy Kreme Donuts. Workers have been readying a storefront space for the new Five Guys eat- and lots of color,” Cunningham said. ery at Journal Square, and Day’s Jewelers Perennial favorites such as the Whatever has announced its new retail location at the Festival are still going strong. “This is a Marketplace Mall. wonderful family event that lasts two weeks Meanwhile, Homewood Suites by Hilton or more, from mid-June through the Fourth has opened for business on Western of July, with many of our communities tak- Avenue, offering additional central Maine Nancy McGinnis photos ing part,” he said. “This coming year, we’re lodging and meeting-room options. Augusta Inside their new Western Avenue location, Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce looking to shift our focus back to the River, is earning a place on the map as a destina- President and CEO Ross Cunningham pauses for a photo with his dedicated office as it’s one of the strongest draws to our tion. For example, the Seacoast Division of communities along the Kennebec.” the National Model Railroad Association team, including from left, Information Coordinator Debbie Camporiale, Program Direc- tor Katie Doherty and Vice President Patty Hewett. The Chamber is celebrating three decades brought more than 1,350 enthusiasts to the of its Kennebec Leadership Institute (KLI) Civic Center in September for the annual membership over the years, the Chamber serving new sectors, such as young profes- this year. The hundreds of KLI alumni who National Narrow Gauge Convention. have gone on to distinguish themselves and “At our Chamber roundtables, our board had outgrown its former home, a stone’s sionals, and our new entrepreneurs.” throw from the Civic Center — although The Chamber’s annual awards dinner, a make a difference in the extended commu- members, representing just about every nity will be honored in early November at an industry, have been reporting that they the now vacant and available space would longstanding tradition held in January, has be the perfect home for a small nonprofit been made over into the “Kenney Awards.” anniversary celebration, to be held at Snow are selling more cars, filling more rooms, Pond Center for the Arts. processing more loans and so on,” said enterprise or professional office space, Still held at the Civic Center, “we now Cunningham said. utterly transform the space to host a black- Over the past year, a number of the Insti- Cunningham. tute's alumni and Chamber members have “It’s definitely been a busy year for us,” The Chamber offices now occupy the tie formal event, complete with live music former Verizon retail location, a spacious, and even a red carpet,” he said. “It’s been a accepted the KV Chamber’s challenge to he said, pausing to enumerate some of the help area small businesses grow by agree- accomplishments and initiatives that have light-filled setting attractively remodeled to huge hit! We’ve also re-structured three of include on-site meeting space. our award categories to now include final- ing to serve as mentors in their respective marked 2016. A year ago, the Chamber’s fields of expertise. Companies with10 or few- big news story was its impending move. A “It didn’t hurt that Spenser Ouellette ists, with the winners revealed that evening. launched his brick-oven Pizza Degree busi- This approach not only builds excitement, er employees make up a large percentage of mid-December 2015 ribbon cutting marked the Chamber’s membership, Cunningham the official opening of the new location of the ness literally right next door, within days of it also gives us the chance to spotlight more our own opening,” Cunningham said with successful businesses and deserving indi- acknowledged. Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce at The Small Business Resource Team, a 269 Western Avenue in Augusta. a smile. He sees it as a win-win situation viduals among our 700 members.” that both enterprises have revitalized this This past June, the KV Chamber hosted new initiative of the Chamber, is available The highly visible, accessible venue to help small business owners (or prospec- has made a “night and day” difference prominent Western Avenue lot, conveniently the first annual Color Dash, in collabora- across the street from the Senator Inn, tion with the Augusta Downtown Alliance. tive owners), whether they are Chamber in increased numbers of walk-in visitors members or not, to answer questions and stopping by for information and brochures, Journal Square and Augusta Crossing. More than 500 runners participated in the In addition to the move, members have “Color Dash 5K,” which followed a course address legal, financial and insurance con- according to Cunningham. “The enhanced cerns and other business-related issues. daily traffic has helped us toward our goal of taken a strong look at the Chamber’s future. from Fort Western to Capitol Park via Water “We’ve taken a careful look at every Street in downtown Augusta. “This brought Cunningham and his hard working serving as a local and regional information staff, whom he can’t praise highly enough center,” he said. program we run, tweaking a bit here and young, professional, active families to With its expanding roles, mission and there to keep them fresh and exciting,” he Augusta to see the great things happening said. “We want to be sure to pay attention to here. It was a day filled with music, laughter More KV CHaMBER, Page 9 Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 9

forming arts venues to create a unified voice to represent the arts in this region. KV Chamber After decades in its A longtime Lisbon resident, Cunningham Continued from page 8 original home near confessed that before he came on board at the Civic Center, the the KV Chamber and realized what he was Kennebec Valley missing, he himself was guilty of what he calls the “heading south mindset.” for their contributions to the Chamber’s Chamber of Com- “Whether for shopping, dining, enter- ongoing success, have embarked on a major merce has been tainment, professional services, and such, challenge to totally revamp KVCC’s online providing services people tend to think that they need to presence and its voice on social media. and welcoming drive down to Portland, or even Boston or “It’s a critically important tool to stay con- visitors at its new beyond, for more or better options. Folks nected with our members, as well as visitors location at 269 in Lewiston-Auburn and Yarmouth need to and area residents,” he said. Since coming Western Avenue in discover that we have an amazing group of on board as the KV Chamber president Augusta for almost 23 communities with so much to offer right and CEO in January of 2015, Cunningham a year now. here, and a friendly and neighborly way of has posted a weekly blog entry, sharing his life, to boot,” he said. “I’ve learned firsthand thought-provoking perspectives on topics that the Kennebec Valley is blessed with a of interest to businesses new and old, large remarkable group of business leaders with and small. offer while they are here.” downtown in an apartment in Augusta. He’s great character and a deeply ingrained What’s next on the to-do list? Vibrant tourism also supports population jumped in full throttle, to demonstrate his sense of community, demonstrated by their Cunningham is determined to cultivate growth, according to Cunningham. personal commitment to seeing the region commitment to investing in the future to the central Maine area’s reputation as a “The perception persists that Augusta is thrive and prosper. benefit all of us.” tourism destination. geared for legislators and professionals, but “This past summer the Chamber facilitat- “We have wonderful attractions, but need it has so much more,” he said. Individuals ed the first-ever meeting of representatives to do more to promote them, and seize attracted to join the skilled workforce often of the Augusta Downtown Alliance, Hallow- FOR MORE INFORMATION opportunities such as when visitors arrive to bring families along to settle here, and an ell Area Board of Trade, and Gardiner Main Kennebec Valley inviting arts component is one essential key Street,” Cunningham said. area summer camps,” he said. “Out-of-town Chamber of Commerce to a well-rounded community that instills a One goal of such a collaboration is to parents of campers typically make three 269 Western Avenue trips to our area, to drop off their camp- sustainable sense of place, according to the develop a region-wide calendar to make it Chamber’s president. He cited the example easy for locals and visitors to find out where Augusta, ME 04330 ers and pick them up, as well as Parents’ 623-4559 Visiting Day,” he said. “We need to inform set by Dr. James Conneely, the new presi- to enjoy live music, for example, every night [email protected] them about the array of lodging, shopping, dent of the University of Maine at Augusta. of the week. Additionally, Cunningham has kennebecvalleychamber.com cultural and recreational opportunities we “Jim has deliberately chosen to reside brought together many of the regional per- 10 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Business Journal Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Farming becomes thriving business in central Maine BY WARREN WATSON “I took it up and learned by Correspondent doing it.” It has been a good year for farming Kevin Leavitt, in Maine. — The Common Ground Fair, which Kev’s Organic LLC describes itself as a “celebration of rural living,” celebrated its 40th anniversary when it opened its gates in Unity Sept. 23. — Dozens of central Maine farmers gathered in Augusta Sept, 17, parading FARMER KEV’S ORGANIC with vehicles full of fresh produce as In rural West Gardiner on a recent part of a campaign to fight hunger. Wednesday morning, Kevin Leavitt — Continuing a trend beginning with and partner Kay Harris were packing the 2012 federal census, the state’s fresh vegetables into boxes bound for agricultural sector has been the most their multi-colored van. Final destina- robust in New England with more tion in a few days hence: the Common farms — more than 8,000 — than any Ground Fair, one of the highlights of other state. their agricultural season. — In Maine, farms are now being Kevin Leavitt, one of the aforemen- started at a rate four times faster than tioned young farmers, is now commit- the national average. ted to his 30 acres about three miles Only 15 years ago, there were 7,000 west of Interstate 95. Maine farmers working 1.36 million His business is Farmer Kev’s Or- acres, according to the Maine Farm ganic LLD, a modest farm where he Bureau. Today, there are 8,176 farms grows varieties of vegetables through with 1.45 million acres of land in use. wholesale arrangements and farm And the farmers are getting younger share agreements that clients buy into all the time — like Kevin Leavitt, 25, both summer and winter. owner of Farmer Kev’s Organic LLC, Leavitt’s story is both typical and a 30-acre farm in rural West Gardiner. atypical of the Maine farmer. He In a five-year period that straddled the started off in the Winthrop area as a last U.S. Census (2010), the number of gardener and then expanded as he Maine farmers 34 and younger grew by was learning the vocation. “I’d lease 40 percent, far surpassing the national an acre (of land), and then two acres, average of 1.5 percent. Warren Watson photo and then three.” The big picture with Maine farming Kevin Leavitt, left, owner of Farmer Kev’s Organic LLC, a 30-acre farm in rural West By the time he finished high school, contains few surprises. Approximately Gardiner and his business partner Kate Harris are packing fresh vegetables into boxes he knew agriculture would be a career. 60 percent of farming revenue still bound for their multi-colored van. So, agriculture became his major at comes from livestock, with 40 percent the University of Maine at Orono. He coming from crops. Maine’s leading was only of three students in his class. agricultural products include dairy, po- “I took it up and learned by doing it,” tatoes, chickens-eggs, greenhouse and Leavitt said. nursery products, and aquaculture, He and Harris work particularly according to state and federal agricul- and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), and squash. The new arrivals largely hard at the farm share aspect of the tural websites. which sponsors the Common Ground farmed for themselves and their ani- business. “People take out shares and About 740 farms, many in Aroostook Fair and lectures and support activi- mals. Family farms grew throughout get vegetables regularly delivered County, produce potatoes — perhaps ties. the state. right to their door,” he said. Maine’s most famous crop — with The Maine Farmland Trust, which By the 19th century, families began This year, they have expanded that 61,336 in acreage. preserves and expands acreage selling surplus products locally. That reach by building greenhouses to ex- Of course, the sheer size of Maine making it easier for young farmers to changed after the introduction of pand their customer base of 300 from relative to the other New England break into the sector, is also men- railroads, and as the population grew staples such as peas and carrots and states, makes it easier for its farms to tioned. after the Civil War. potatoes to kale and lettuce. This win- dwarf the region. The average Maine The history of Maine agriculture is Regional markets, including the ter, they also will sell frozen veggies. farm is 167 acres. well chronicled by author Clarence accessible Boston area, became avail- And it’s such a seasonal business. Outside writers, including experts Day in his “History of Maine Agricul- able for Maine products such corn, “It’s hard to find workers when you such as Modern Farming magazine, ture.” dairy, potatoes, apples and poultry. The need them,” he said. point to several factors in the success European settlers arrived early term “Milk Run” became associated story that is Maine farming. Cited fre- in the 1600s, but native Americans with the early-morning departures all More FARMING, Page 11 quently is the Maine Organic Farmers were already growing beans, corn along the Boston and Maine Railroad. Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 11 Farming Continued from page 10

Maine farms benefit from direct sales/farm stands, but also from wholesale distribution.

OTHER AREA FARMS In Skowhegan, Cayford Orchards owners Jason and Heather Davis have been in business for 21 years. Jason said he focuses on his retail shop for apple and maple products, but one third of his sales come through wholesale, including a sales arrangement with Hannaford grocers. He also sells through local schools and hospitals. In Newport, Lakeside Family Farm, in fact, focuses on wholesale only. Married owners Stewart Smith and Sarah Redfield sell to stores and distributors while they develop a farm Warren Watson photo share program for 200 customers. The A greenhouse at Farm- program, run in winter and summer, er Kev’s Organic Farm is much like Leavitt’s. Redfield is the grows winter vegeta- marketing specialist. bles on a portion of the Lakeside also works with Hanna- ford with products from its 150 acres. 30 acres under cultiva- Smith terms the account “substantial.” tion in West Gardiner.

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Vocational Clubhouses in Waterville, Augusta & Lewiston. 12 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Business Journal Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Thayer Center for Health continues to offer expert surgical services Program remains in a familiar setting with a renewed purpose BY JOHN D. BEGIN “Offering the broadest range Communication Specialist MaineGeneral Health of surgery possible at Thayer Special to Business Journal is extremely important. Many Nearly two years after the trans- formation of MaineGeneral’s Thayer people don’t want to travel if Campus in Waterville into the Thayer they don’t have to, so the more Center for Health (TCH), Gail Labbe still fields an occasional, puzzling we can do here the better it is question from someone in the community: “Do you still do surgery at for them. And from a personal Thayer?” perspective, Thayer’s a very Labbe, nurse manager for surgical services at Thayer, and general sur- nice place to work. We have geon Dr. Carlo Gammaitoni of Maine- General Surgery said the answer is a an incredibly well-trained and resounding “Yes!” motivated staff and people Not only do Thayer’s expert surgeons and surgical team offer compre- really help each other and have hensive outpatient surgical services — ear, nose and throat(ENT); general; a special camaraderie.” orthopaedic and hand; plastic and William Chasse, MD cosmetic; urologic; and pediatric and adult ophthalmologic among them — MaineGeneral, but the facility is a vital part of overall Ear, Nose & Throat surgeon surgical services at MaineGeneral. “The nature of the facility changed but the people and standard of care haven’t,” Gammaitoni said. Labbe said more than 3,000 surgeries were done at Thayer last year and she expects the total to climb with the recent additions of Dr. Sam Pakraftar, a general surgeon and colorectal sur- people continue to feel good about the gery specialist, urologist Dr. Gabriel care they’ve received,” Labbe said. Belanger and ophthalmologists Dr. “We make it as easy as possible for Michael Nolan and Dr. Erin Lichten- patients to come in and have their sur- stein. Contributed photo gery.” she said. “We also work to make Cases range in complexity from ear MaineGeneral Ear, Nose & Throat’s Dr. William Chasse, performs a septoplasty – a it as easy as possible for our surgeons tubes and tonsils to ACL repairs and procedure to straighten the septum and remove tissue to improve breathing – on a to come here and do their surgery.” shoulder surgery, Labbe said, and inpatient at the Thayer Center for Health in Waterville. The outpatient surgery is one of Chasse, who has operated at Thayer clude just about everything in between many he performs at the Center. for many years, said that maintaining that doesn’t require overnight obser- a comprehensive offering of surgical vation or a hospital stay. The cases and other services in Waterville bene- that do are performed at the Alfond fits patients and their families seeking Center for Health (ACH) in Augusta. we very familiar with the community, tient surgery on a very efficient basis care close to home. As an outpatient surgery center, we’re familiar with the type of care is so valuable,” Thaller said. “It allows “Offering the broadest range of sur- Thayer offers many benefits to pa- patients need,” Labbe said. “We’re for timely scheduling for patients gery possible at Thayer is extremely tients including a firm surgical sched- prepared for the day-to-day things as while also removing those types of important. Many people don’t want ule that isn’t impacted by emergent well as anything out of the ordinary.” cases from the OR at the ACH, where to travel if they don’t have to, so the or unplanned situations. Patients also Orthopaedic hand surgeon Dr. John you need more flexibility to do urgent, more we can do here the better it is can have surgery in a smaller setting Thaller and ENT surgeon Dr. William unpredictable cases. So it really helps for them,” Chasse said. “And from a that boasts both a strong tradition of Chasse do most of their surgery at both surgical populations.” personal perspective, Thayer’s a very excellent care and a veteran team of Thayer. Of the 550 cases he did last “Thayer offers the efficiency of nice place to work. We have an incred- nurses and staff. year, Thaller estimates 500 were done getting in, getting out, having your ibly well-trained and motivated staff “Many nurses have been here 30 to in Waterville. surgery done in a timely manner, and people really help each other and 40 years, me included. So not only are “Having Thayer for elective outpa- and having it done in a way in which have a special camaraderie.” Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 13 How to make your office more eco-friendly

When adopting more eco-friendly want to be more eco-friendly should re- rather than in a dusty old filing cabinet. lifestyles, it can be easy for men and cycle rather than discard old equipment. •Develop telecommuting policies. In women to overlook their offices. While Simply throwing equipment away could analyzing data from the U.S. Census Bu- drivers can drive in ways that conserve even be illegal depending on where reau’s 2005-2014 American Community fuel and homeowners can take steps an office is located. Some electronics Survey, GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com to reduce their energy consumption at contain mercury, lead or arsenic, haz- found the population of regular work- home, few people give as much thought ardous materials that can do significant at-home, non-self-employed persons to making their offices more friendly to damage to the environment when not grew by 103 percent between 2005 and the environment. But there are many properly disposed of. Some retailers, 2014. Working from home is often seen environmentally friendly practices that including the office supply chain Staples, as employee-friendly, but it also can business owners and their employees accept old equipment for recycling at benefit employers and the environment. can adopt around the office. their stores at no charge to business When employees work from home, their • Turn computers off at quitting owners. If equipment is still functional employers need not purchase or lease time. Frequently turning computers on but somewhat outdated, look into donat- as much office space, saving them sub- and off can produce small surges of en- ing it to local organizations in need. stantial amounts of money. In addition, ergy each time the computer is turned • Cut back on printing. Printing working from home cuts down on the on. But the United States Department documents used to be the most effective number of commuters driving to work, of Energy notes that this energy surge way to share them with coworkers and decreasing fuel consumption and vehi- pales in comparison to the energy con- the monitor off. Employers who make clients. But nowadays printing is one of cle emissions. Employers who cannot sumed when computers are left on for these suggestions to their employees the least efficient and least eco-friendly allow employees to work from home full- long periods of time. When going home may reduce their office energy con- ways to share documents. Instead of time can still help the environment and for the day or leaving your desk for more sumption and save money along the way. printing documents to show coworkers, their employees by allowing workers to than 20 minutes, whether it’s during •Recycle old equipment. Advance- create PDFs and email the PDFs in- work from home one or two days a week. lunch hour or to attend a meeting, turn ments in technology now occur at a stead. And rather than mailing contracts Offices are not always eco-friendly, but your monitor off. If you expect to be breakneck pace, so the equipment to prospective clients, email contracts there are several ways to make office away from your computer for more than businesses use today may very well be that accept e-signatures, ultimately life more efficient and environmentally two hours, turn both the computer and obsolete tomorrow. Businesses that storing the contracts on your file server friendly.

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WEALTH ADVISORS AS INSURANCE MANAGEMENT FIDUCIARIES Let’s get acquainted... 21 Western Avenue | Augusta, ME 04330 207.622.7625 14 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Business Journal Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Education enhances the lives of many A job, career improvement, better pay are among possibilities BY WANDA CURTIS the workforce needs of the state’s em- Correspondent ployers, which is a benefit for both em- “Adult Education programs in Maine support ployer and employee,” said staff member Each year , thousands of Mainers of Elizabeth Fortin. “ Continuing education all ages enroll in courses to further their adults along all aspects of their education provides an opportunity for people to education. Some hope to climb the career journey. All studies indicate that more educa- enhance existing skills and gain certi- ladder; others enroll in courses for their fications in their industry, which allows own personal enrichment. Whatever the tion equals more income.” for increased job security and career reason, there are many programs avail- Zane Clement, director of Augusta Adult Education advancement.” able to Maine residents seeking more Fortin said that continuing education education. Those programs range from also provides people looking to change the often less expensive adult education careers with an opportunity to master a courses to actual college courses leading new skill in a short time. to a degree. KVCC’s Workforce Training and Profes- Director of Augusta Adult Education sional Development department offers Zane Clement reports that during the following courses and more: the 2014-2015 school year, there were • CPR healthcare training 51,059 adults enrolled in adult education • CPR Instructor programs throughout the state. Those • CPR recertification programs included adult high school • Professional certifications completion courses, college preparation • Paralegal courses, workforce preparation courses, • Advanced paralegal – bankruptcy law English language acquisition and civics • Advanced paralegal – estate planning education courses, adult basic education • Legal secretary courses, credit recovery courses for high • Employment law school students and personal enrichment • Energy services courses courses. • 200 hour oil burner “Adult Education programs in Maine • Solid fuel support adults along all aspects of their • Geothermal education journey,” said Clement. “All • Solar heating studies indicate that more education • Solar photovoltaic equals more income.” • Small wind Clement explained that “adult educa- • IT training tion” refers to education programs pri- • Wild game cooking classes marily operated for individuals who are • Beginner, intermediate and advanced beyond the compulsory school age. He welding said those programs are administered by uates, adults who have attended college ance with a course outline identifying • Culinary classes school administrative units and, except but did not earn a degree, and people instructional goals for its participants. for enrichment programming, those who have earned a degree, but require Courses are offered to increase commu- Thomas College offers an associate’s programs include “intake, assessment, skill upgrades in order to be successful nity members’ interest in activities that degree in accounting, arts & sciences, career advising, instruction and individ- in a new college experience in pursuit of broaden their knowledge and skills about or business administration through its ual learning plans.” He said that adult a new profession. a wide range of hobbies, trades, etc. continuing education department. It also education courses are designed to meet • Career Pathways, which is a program Hannah Bard, director of Mid-Maine offers a bachelor’s degree in business identified local needs. consisting of a sequence of courses pro- Regional Adult Community Education, administration, business administra- According to Clement, Augusta Adult viding individuals with the academic and reports that the office received a $7,000 tion (economics/finances) and human Education offers the following five types technical knowledge and skills they need grant this year from Dollar General in resources management. Online and of programs. to prepare for further education and for Oakland. She said the grant money is hybrid instruction in some of the classes • High school completion courses, careers. These services include an initial being used to develop modules that focus also make it easier for students who work which are meant to prepare students skill assessment, intake, orientation, on basic skills to help students overcome during the day to complete their degree. who have not yet completed high school career awareness and exploration, ad- obstacles that often prevent them from Assistant Dean of Graduate and Con- with the academic skills necessary to vising, instruction and a college campus completing education. Each module is tinuing Education Merlene Sanborn said either meet the requirements of a local experience. four weeks long. Students can earn elec- that Thomas College allows part-time adult education high school diploma or • Basic literacy instruction or instruc- tive credits that can be applied towards bachelor’s and master’s degree students prepare them to pass a high school diplo- tion in English as a Second Language their high school diploma by completing whose employers are signed up with ma equivalency exam. courses, which include instruction modules. That district also offers a varie- Next Step ME to complete their first • College transition courses, which are based on individual needs and goals for ty of other courses. class at the college for free. She said the meant to support adults with high school adults whose skills in reading, writing, For more information regarding specif- college also offers a 10 percent discount diplomas who are not academically pre- numeracy, speaking or listening are ic offerings in local school administrative on tuition to those students from that pared to take college courses and would below the grade 12 level. It includes districts, see www.maineadulted.org/ point on. She said that many local em- thus have to pay and take developmental adult basic education and English Another area resource for people ployers such as Johnny’s Selected Seeds, classes at a college that would not ma- as a Second Language instruction. interested in advancing their career is MaineGeneral Hospital, Inland Hospital, triculate towards a degree. The people • Enrichment courses, which are Kennebec Valley Community College. and others participate in that program. A who are eligible to participate in this noncredit courses provided under the su- “Part of the mission for the Maine complete list of participating employers program include recent high school grad- pervision of an instructor and in accord- Community College System is to meet can be viewed at mei_overiew.php. Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 15

Financial services for 16 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Business Journal Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Inland Hospital named one of the best places to work in Maine Gets an “A” grade for patient safety

BY NANCY GALLAGHER “It’s a source of pride for our Correspondent employees, but … it’s also a Inland Hospital has been named one of the “2016 Best Places to Work in recruiting tool.” Maine,” an award weighting 75 percent President and CEO John Dalton, of its determination on the responses Inland Hospital of a confidential employee survey. “It’s a source of pride for our employees, but … it’s also a recruiting tool,” said President and CEO John Dalton. Inland Women’s Health Care has earned the first Safety Certification in Outpatient Practice Excellence Contributed photo (SCOPE) patient safety award for Left, Dr. Danielle Gagnon, new OB/GYN women’s health in Northern New with Inland Women’s Health Care England. This comprehensive patient safety review program of the Amer- ican Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is available to all obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) practices. According to ACOG, Inland Women’s Health is one of the first 85 of 180,000 OB/GYN practices in the United States to earn this safety credential. Students aren’t the only ones to earn straight As. For the fifth straight year, Inland has earned an “A” grade for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, an independent nonprofit that “recognizes hospitals for their dedi- Contributed photo cation to patient safety and rates how Right, series kickoff of Inland Hospital’s well hospitals protect patients from Let’s Go! Family Fun Series on Sept. 17 at preventable medical errors, injuries Waterville’s North Street Playground. Dr. and infections within the hospital,” Loraine Paradis with Inland Family Care according to an Inland Hospital press Contributed photo explains how there are 16 teaspoons of release. Inland Hospital is one of only Main entrance of Inland Hospital on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville. sugar in some of the most popular brands 98 hospitals of the 2,600 hospitals as- of soda. sessed nationwide to earn this recognition. Inland Women’s Health Care recently Series, a calendar of healthy low- to recipients between here and the Cana- As a member of Eastern Maine welcomed Dr. Danielle Gagnon, to its no-cost monthly activities for families dian border, we have an agreement Health Systems (EMHS), Inland has practice. Gagnon is a Hartland native with young children. With community with Medicare that we will be 100 been awarded Healthcare’s Most who said, “being from the area, I have partners, Inland coordinates a di- percent at risk for their health and Wired for Small and Rural Organiza- a strong affiliation with the people and verse array of active events, including wellness,” Dalton said. “It’s a new ap- tions for 2016 by the American Hospi- I want to work where I can be proud. paddle boarding, ice skating, hiking, proach. It’s based on this premise that tal Association’s (AHA) Health Forum. In this era of medicine, patients have biking, swimming and a kite festival. if you can minimize visits to the emer- Nine of the 11 Maine hospitals recog- choices. I feel it is my job to educate More than 400 families participate gency department, if you can minimize nized as Most Wired represent EMHS. my patients and come up with a plan yearly, Dalton said. Inland plans to readmissions, if you can keep people The Centers for Medicare and Med- together.” She is board-eligible in Ob- employ a school coordinator for the healthy, you can actually get the cost icaid now rank all the hospitals in the stetrics/Gynecology. Let’s Go Kennebec program this year. of health care under control.” country from one to five stars. Inland Other recent medical staff additions A free 2016 Activity Resource Guide Inland Hospital is located at 200 Hospital is among the 20 percent na- include Dr. Christine Edwards, a has just been published. For more Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville, tionally to receive a four-star ranking. board-certified general surgeon; R. information on the Guide and on the Maine 04901. Business office hours No Maine hospital earned a five-star Tyler Jacob, PA-C, a board-certified Let’s Go program, see www.letsgo. are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through ranking, said Dalton. The rankings physician’s assistant, and Dr. Michael org. Friday. The Emergency Department is reflect a compilation of quality, patient Moffatt, hospitalist. As an Accountable Care Organiza- open around the clock. To contact the satisfaction and service indicators. It’s year five for Inland’s Family Fun tion (ACO), “for some 24,000 Medicare hospital, please telephone 861-3000. Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 17 A strong professional network is key to developing a career Networking is often seen as a means in a position to do so. When receiving a university. Another great way to build to further one’s career, but developing a referral, ask if you can use the person’s a professional network is to reconnect group of professional contacts can also name, which should help you establish with your college or university. When be a great way for professionals to stay a connection during the introductory meeting people affiliated with your alma abreast of the trends in their particular process. Resist the idea that using mater, the ice has already been broken fields. Networking also can benefit small a colleague’s name when meeting a in a sense, as the school is essentially a businesses as they look to connect with professional you hope to work with is built-in connection. You also won’t have vendors that can help them grow their something sinister, as the name will only to worry about the awkwardness that businesses. help you with the introduction. Once the might come when meeting a profession- A strong professional network is not introduction has been made, it’s up to al contact with whom you have less in built overnight; many professionals you to do the rest. common. Alumni organizations and lo- spend years nurturing relationships • Get active in your industry. Re- cal chapters can introduce you to people with people in their networks. Indi- ferrals are not the only way to develop who earned a degree at your school, and viduals and business owners can take professional contacts. Being active in many people love to help out their fellow such as seminars or workshops you are several approaches when building your industry by joining professional alumni. working with. These platforms can be professional networks they will rely on organizations and attending seminars • Employ social media. Social media used to grow your network quickly and for years to come. and other industry events is a great way is not just for kids. In fact, social media easily, but be sure to vet each person • Ask around. Some individuals may to expand your network. Volunteer to is a great way for professionals to make you connect with to make sure you are hesitate to seek networking advice out work with professional organizations and maintain professional contacts. affiliating yourself with the right people. of fear of appearing opportunistic. But when possible or offer to host informa- LinkedIn, for example, makes it easy to Building a strong professional network successful professionals understand the tion sessions or educational workshops connect with fellow professionals who takes patience and hard work. But the need to network, so your colleagues will at your business. are looking to do the same. Twitter can right network can pay dividends for likely be glad to offer referrals if they’re • Reconnect with your college or be used to promote professional events years to come.

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BY TERRI HIBBARD Correspondent

A retirement account such as a 401k is a huge help when the paychecks stop and Social Security checks don’t stretch far enough to cover all the expenses. But most of us have been paying hidden fees on those retirement account investments, fees that are eating away great chunks of our savings, up to $17 billion a year nationally, according to the U.S. De- partment of Labor. The problem with these retirement accounts is that they are investments and most of us don’t know enough about stocks, bonds and other investments to choose those that will preserve and grow our funds. That’s why we go to financial advisors. They are supposed to be knowledgeable enough to help us put our money where it will prosper and be there when we need it. Financial advisors, however, do need to earn a living and many earn it from fees that are tucked into those investments, fees that are not mentioned on monthly statements. The new Department of Labor fiduciary rule set to go into effect next April is going to change that. Fiduciary relates to or involves trust, such as the trust between a customer and a professional. When it comes to retirement accounts, Terri Hibbard photo every financial advisor will now have to in- Bert Languet, a Certified Financial Planner® and vice president at Golden Pond Wealth Management in Waterville, discusses plans vest a client’s retirement fund where it will and scheduling with Judy Albair, client services associate. benefit the client first and foremost. That means that an investment product that pays a nice fat fee to the advisor but does not best serve the client’s interest could make that advisor liable for a lawsuit under money will be needed, help in determining visors. We have embraced fee-based adviso- investments that are “suitable” for the cli- the fiduciary rule. the proper asset allocation.” ry accounts for 20 years, and have made an ent. Other advisors are required by law to “The DOL’s rule proposal was designed The new fiduciary ruling won’t make effort to educate clients on the costs in the act as fiduciaries and to make investment to create a broader definition of fiduciary much of a difference to his firm, according non-advisory accounts.” recommendations that are in the “best in- so that all individuals providing advice are to Languet. Craig Stevens, an Augusta licensed terests” of the client. Understanding what held to the fiduciary standard,” said Bert “We are primarily a fee-based asset man- investment advisor and president of Maine investments are “best” for each of us is not Languet, Certified Financial Planner® ager,” he said. Center for Wealth Management, LLC, easy, said Stevens. “It’s a complex world to and vice president at Golden Pond Wealth Golden Pond, through LPL Financial, a wants his clients to be very knowledgeable be sure.” Management. “As a result, there will be registered investment advisor, charges about their financial matters. Many advisors are licensed to sell insur- more transparency regarding investment a percentage based on the size of the “I encourage all my clients to learn as ance products as well as securities (stocks, fees and costs. Many folks are invested in account, according to Languet. The larger much as they can about all of these issues,” bonds and mutual funds), while others complicated products in which they might the account, the lower the percentage; the Stevens said. “They’re going to affect us provide advice but do not sell investments. not understand the expenses and risks.” smaller the account the higher the per- throughout our retirement, all our lives So, Stevens said, it’s difficult for a client to When a client comes to Golden Pond centage. The fees are disclosed during the really. It will take a considerable amount of know under which license the person has Wealth Management in need of help with initial planning stage and are shown on the time but this is terrifically important.” made recommendations and whether the investing, Languet said, “we spend time quarterly advisory statements. Stevens said he has pledged to always act recommendation meets a suitability stand- discussing goals and objectives in order “We feel that being fee-based puts us on as a fiduciary for his clients with up-front ard or a fiduciary standard. to determine the proper mix of stocks and the same side of the table with the client,” fees not hidden in investments. bonds in their portfolio. Factors such as he said. As it stands now, some financial advisors More Financial, Page 19 age, risk tolerance, and knowing when the “This ruling will affect a lot of financial ad- are required by law only to recommend Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 19

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BY ELIZABETH KEANE “We couldn’t do the work we are doing without the support of the community. They are truly Kennebec Behavioral Health Special to Business Journal effecting change by expanding the opportunities for people with mental illnesses to obtain inde-

For many living with a mental illness, pendence and be able to become more productive members of society.” employment is too often a seemingly Lisa Soucie, Director of High Hopes Clubhouse unreachable goal. A job can be an important step to recovery, but according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the national unemployment rate for individuals receiving public mental health services was around 80 percent in 2014, or more than 5.5 million people. It is the mission of Vocational Club- houses, programs of Kennebec Behav- ioral Health (KBH), to identify and act upon the causes for this unemployment in central Maine. High Hopes Clubhouse in Waterville, Capitol Clubhouse in Augusta and Looking Ahead Clubhouse in Lewiston strive to enrich the lives of people with mental illnesses using an evidence-based practice and membership model of psychiatric rehabilitation. The Clubhouses create environments for individual and group growth, empow- erment and independence with training and employment opportunities. The impact the Clubhouses have had on their members and other businesses in the community has been profound. Contributed photo People who may have faced discourage- Members and staff working together to clean up trash on Earth Day 2016. ment on the road to employment are wanted and needed by the Clubhouse community with their participation being essential to the functions and tasks site training and clothing, for a job have percent covered by the Clubhouse, if for development and the job search. of the programs. become an important component of the any reason the member in that position Liz Wing, a member of Capitol Club- Offering training in computer skills, programs’ missions. Specified funds, cannot go to work that day,” said Chris- house, has become more autonomous billing and accounting, data entry, budg- such as the Employment Funds, are tine Berry, director of Looking Ahead while working her TE position at Old eting, meal planning and more, Club- used to enable members to financially Clubhouse. Navy. houses begin to break down the barriers obtain these resources. “We maintain a relationship with em- “I’ve moved into my own apartment to employment by expanding members’ Partnering and sustaining relation- ployment sites and offer on-site training and I’m also taking classes to go back to skill sets and resources. ships with local businesses and the to members to ensure that they have college. Three years ago when I started, “By participating at Capitol Clubhouse, community became another component the skills and education to work effec- I didn’t even know I was capable of all of I was able to build my self-confidence to in connecting members with access to tively there.” this,” Wing said. start working on my office skills certif- employment. There are three types of Members also can choose Supported As a result of the dedication of mem- icate, which is something I’ve always employment available, each decreasing Employment or Independent Employ- bers, staff and local businesses, hun- wanted to do. I’m not just a disability, in the level of Clubhouse involvement. ment. dreds of members living with mental I’m more,” said Heather, a member of Transitional Employment or TE is a With Supported Employment, mem- illnesses in Maine now have the tools Capitol Clubhouse. part-time, temporary placement that bers are now more independent in the and support to reach their goals and Breaking down barriers to employ- gives members full support in training interviewing process, working either give back to the community and the ment remains a significant step to for a job, interviewing and retaining a part or full-time with no absence cover- economy. High Hopes members alone, gainful employment for members. job. age. In Independent Employment, posi- Helping members acquire the necessary “Employers choose to hire our mem- tions belong fully to the member, though resources, such as transportation, on- bers for TE positions because it is 100 members are still assisted with career More KBH, Page 21 Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 21

Contributed photo Capitol Club- house in Augusta, pictured, as well Welcome to as High Hopes Clubhouse in Wa- terville and Looking Ahead Clubhouse in Lewiston, strive Winslow! to enrich the lives of people with mental illnesses using an evidence-based practice and membership model of psychiatric rehabilitation. FLOORING +0=0:065 productive members of society,” said Director of High Hopes Clubhouse, Lisa KBH Soucie. 43 Bay Street “At 50 years old, I thought that having Continued from page 20 a job had passed me by. But, I worked a Winslow, ME both active and former, achieved over TE job through High Hopes Clubhouse $1.5 million in payrolls last year. and earned my first-ever paycheck!” Tel: 872-5566 • Fax 872-5562 “We couldn’t do the work we are doing said Anita Anderson. “I am now starting ^^^O[^PU[LYZÅVVYPUNJVT without the support of the communi- my own business with the support of ty. They are truly effecting change by the Clubhouse. Clubhouse has really 9LZPKLU[PHS *VTTLYJPHS expanding the opportunities for people changed my life.” with mental illnesses to obtain inde- Learn more about KBH and the Club- *LYHTPJ=PU`S*HYWL[ pendence and be able to become more houses at www.kbhmaine.org. Hardwood • Slate

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Franklin Community Health Network is leading Franklin County’s community health improvement efforts, but their success depends on their ability to build and sustain working partnerships locally and even beyond the western Maine region. Starting nearly 40 years ago, FCHN began to identify and partner with enti- ties that influence community health –– from government agencies to businesses to not-for-profit organizations to the general population. According to FCHN’s Vice President Jerry Cayer, a healthy community is a shared responsibility of its citizens, public health agencies and health service providers. “We want everyone to feel a sense of ownership as we move forward,” he File photo said. Franklin Community Health Network is leading Franklin County’s community health improvement efforts, but their success The community will become more depends on their ability to build and sustain working partnerships locally and even beyond the western Maine region. involved if residents are informed, according to Cayer. FCHN has reached out to health organizations, along with business, government, community organizations, faith communities and to conduct a deeper investigation of trustees. The group has chosen prior- • Weight management clinic/support individuals, to understand their percep- the most pressing health issues,” said ities and strategies that will increase group; tion of immediate priorities. Cayer. community involvement. • Increased diabetes and pre-diabetes Franklin Community Health Network The collective effort of the focus The FCHN board has approved the screening (Mobile Health Unit); has a responsibility to be involved in groups disclosed three primary con- next three-year strategic plan. The plan • Pre-diabetes education; shaping health improvement efforts cerns needing the most immediate incorporates the priorities generated • Cooking classes with chronic dis- based on sound data, personal or pro- action: poverty, obesity and access to by the planning process. Operational ease themes; fessional experience and community health care. teams will develop and lead the initia- • Bring existing food-security pro- need. Getting the word out is a continu- “Data are important and a solid tives and report at regular intervals to grams to capacity, such as WIC and ing challenge, he said. starting point, but we should not forget the board of directors. Some goals will Meals on Wheels; The Maine Shared Community these numbers represent people who incorporate programs already in place. • Explore opportunities for universal Health Needs Assessment developed live in Maine,” Cayer said. “The goal is “We’ve had success with the “5-2-1-0- referrals, and shared communication a comprehensive review of health data to turn data into action.” Go!” program and SNAP supplemental tools; and community stakeholder input on a The perspectives of those who live in nutrition programs,” he said. “We plan • Host quarterly community conver- broad set of health issues in Maine. The area communities bring these numbers to not only continue but grow these sations; shared review was conducted through a to life. programs.” • Develop and implement poverty collaborative effort among Maine’s four “Together we can set priorities to Over the next three years, The Health competence and sensitivity training; largest healthcare systems – Central achieve measurable community health Network implementation strategy will • Join community partners in imple- Maine HealthCare, Eastern Maine improvement” he said. move forward. Community engagement menting the Opportunity Community Healthcare Systems, MaineGeneral The forums and interviews allowed is critical and an ongoing next step, Model; Health, and MaineHealth – as well as community members to review the data Cayer said. Reaching out to communi- • Partner with community agencies the Maine Center for Disease Control and identify the next steps in address- ties, for example, could include expand- to support economic development in and Prevention, an office of the Maine ing community health priorities. ing the use of the Mobile Health Unit Greater Franklin County; Department of Health and Human Participants met in small groups to and establishing a Community Health • Support Community Care Teams Services. While it covers a broad range discuss opportunities for collabora- Advocate/Navigator Program. FCHN and social workers in primary care of topics, the shared comprehensive tion, specific issues and action steps will continue to support Let’s Go! 5210, practices; review is not an exhaustive analysis of for each priority. The conversations SNAP-Ed and programs that focus on • Leverage connections with the all available data on any single health largely informed both the implemen- prevention and children. Other possibil- Franklin Resource Collaborative; issue. tation strategies and strategic plans ities could include: • Actively engage vulnerable popula- “These data help identify potential for the hospitals, and the results were • Explore offering primary care tions in strategic development initia- priorities and should lead the reader presented to the hospital’s board of weight management visits; tives. Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 23 Supporting a charity can benefit small businesses Small businesses are continually seek- table organizations are always in need increase tax deductions and reduce ing ways to compete in ever-competitive of more money to fund their efforts, but annual tax bills. Small businesses can markets. While they often fill a niche not small businesses can contribute in other work with their financial officers or easily met by larger corporations, small ways as well. Businesses can donate accountants to develop a budget for businesses sometimes find it difficult to supplies and services, such as a printing charitable giving. gain traction in a community and fully firm offering to print business cards or • Obtain meaningful exposure showcase all they have to offer. Getting brochures for the charity. Business own- to influential people. Working with more involved in their communities, ers and their employees can volunteer established nonprofits can help provide including working collaboratively with their time, which can be a great way a connection to influential people in nonprofit organizations, can provide the for employees to connect outside of the the community and beyond. The more boost small businesses need to connect office and boost morale in the process. exposure a business can get, the more with their communities. • Support a fundraising event. A access it has to networking opportuni- Many large companies boast programs highly visible way to support a charities. In addition, more contacts in the that promote social responsibility and ty is to host or support a fundraising community can increase word-of-mouth community involvement, and it can be activity. Small businesses can offer marketing that increases your custom- a smart move for small businesses as to collect donations at their offices or er base and improves your standing in well. There are plenty of ways small animal welfare organization. Service-re- stores. Warehouse spaces can be used the community. businesses can get involved with local lated businesses, such as law firms or to store supplies, while other venues Supporting local charities can benefit charities. accounting firms, can assist groups that may be ideal spots for dances, walks or small businesses in various ways. • Find a good match. Consider offer services and business counseling charity dinners. Businesses can ask that Small business owners can explore working with a charity that has a con- to needy families. Landscapers may find the charity mention the sponsorship in the various charitable opportunities at nection to your business so that there a good fit with an environmental protec- event advertisements and marketing. their disposal in an effort to connect is a common purpose. For example, a tion charity. • Financial donations can make with their communities and grow their pet groomer may want to work with an • Donate goods or services. Chari- “cents.” Giving to charity is a way to businesses. 24 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Business Journal Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Older workers can fill a growing need in Maine Several agencies are available to help BY TERRI HIBBARD Correspondent

Many older Mainers would like to get a job to supplement their Social Security income or their quickly-disappearing or non-existent retirement savings. But fear of age discrimination or rusty skills may hold them back. Don’t worry. Things are looking good for the grey-haired set. “About 7,000 baby boomers retire each year in Maine,” said Julie Rabinowitz. “There will be about that many retiring every year for the next 15 years. We don’t have enough younger workers to replace them so there will be an increasing need.” Rabinowitz, director of policy, operations and communication with the Maine Department of Labor, said age should not be a deterrent to a job search because older workers have valuable ‘soft skills’ that are beneficial to employers. “They show up on time; they’re respectful; they understand the culture of working,” she said. Contributed photo by Mary Lafontaine Older citizens, like any job-seeker, Mark Cater, with the Maine Career Center, helps job seeker Dot Lauze in her search for employment. should start by thinking about what they’d like to do for work. “Do you want to do something along the lines of your former career path but to the job seeker, “Here are three other worked or have been out of the work- sure things are going well. Sometimes, with less responsibility? Or something jobs that take advantage of the skills force for a long time, may need to learn it’s not a good fit and the person will be completely different? you have. workplace skills as basic as knowing moved to another training site. Often, “Figure out what you do and don’t “One worker who was laid off from a how to use email — The Able Network however, the trainee will eventually be want to do,” Rabinowitz said. “What lev- mill went through this evaluation and it can help. hired by the host site. el of responsibility do you prefer? What came back to him that his skills would With funding from the Department of One memorable case: “We placed a flexibility do you want?” be perfect for a funeral director. I’m not Labor, The Able Network places people woman when she was 84 and she stayed Potential employers try to fill jobs by making this up,” she said. “He ended up in jobs at host training sites, such as until she was 88,” Harfoush said. “Our matching employee skills, capabilities working for us with the Rapid Response libraries, hospitals, veterans centers, program allows a maximum of four and experience with open slots. For Team (which assists workers faced with animal shelters, the Salvation Army, years. But when it ran out, she was example, she said, “If it’s a job requir- job loss due to downsizing or closure). Goodwill, city theaters and other sites at a veteran’s agency and they found ing lifting 50 pounds, maybe that’s not He works with laid-off workers who (like where they begin to acquire job skills. funding to continue to employ her until suitable for the older worker. the people funeral directors work with) While at the training site, participants last July when that funding ran out. She “Seasonal employers, especially, are are going through grief, loss, big chang- work 18 hours a week and are paid was 91. having a tough time finding workers. es and stress.” minimum wage. “Just a couple of weeks ago, I got a Jobs are mainly in the tourism or hos- Another way to step back into the Dan Harfoush, area program manager call from the Career Center. She was pitality industries but there are a lot of labor market, Rabinowitz said, is to sign with the Able Network, said that partici- looking for employment.” different options.” up with a temporary staffing agency. pants must be at least 55, have been out Many of Able’s participants are in Maine Careers Centers can be a great “They can try out different jobs and of the workforce for a significant length their 70s. help to workers who don’t know where different employers without a long-term of time and have low income (about “The monthly income of $540 is not to start. commitment.” $15,000 for a single person not counting a lot, but for many of them, it’s huge, “They have a lot of tools. They can Work later in life has more than a Social Security). keeps them out of shelters and away take a look at your former career and monetary value for elders, she said. Once applicants have interviewed from food pantries. It also can bring see what other jobs may be a good fit for “You not only earn money, but you at a host site and been accepted, Able the skills you have,” Rabinowitz said. meet people and build relationships.” staff will meet periodically with the staff After an assessment, they may well say Some people, who have either never there and with the participant to be More Seniors, Page 25 Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 25

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Then, throughout our Zig Ziglar, taining and strengthening the connections lifetime, we are conditioned as human you have within your professional and beings to connect with happy, smiling and the late great sales guru personal networks. familiar faces, whether we are a newborn Also think of it this way: thanks to social baby, an elderly person in a nursing home media, you can maintain a connection or a business executive giving a presenta- with many more business contacts than tion in a crowded convention hall. There is Nancy Marshall, The PR Maven®, is you ever could before. I travel a great deal nothing more compelling in business or in CEO of Nancy Marshall Communica- to conferences, workshops and network- life than a bright smiling face with an open tions, a PR and marketing agency that ing functions throughout the country as attitude of warmth and acceptance. celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2016. part of my position as CEO. I always meet If people have the opportunity to do She is a graduate of Colby College with lots of great people with interesting sto- business with a happy, smiling profession- an MBA from Thomas College. ries to tell and professional experience to al they know, like and trust, or another share. It’s one of the most gratifying parts professional they don’t know anything of my job. about, they are most likely going to go with as talking heads you are only interested person in the room. Say their first name Before social media, I could never make what they know. It’s the human connection in because they can further your busi- frequently. During the course of your the time to maintain connections with that makes the difference. ness goals in some way. You establish the conversation, also refer back to things they all of those people. The occasional email, Whether we’re in the business-to-busi- “know, like and trust” factor by asking mentioned earlier to show you are really phone call, or holiday card was just not ness world or the business-to-consumer them about things other than work and hearing what they are saying. enough. With social media tools such as world, human interaction is ingrained finding common ground. Like the business contacts we are Facebook and LinkedIn, I have estab- in the fabric of everything we do. In our For example, I find that asking about a working to connect with, we ourselves lished a community in which I can com- day-to-day dealings with clients, potential person’s family, where they grew up, up- want to do business with people who we municate with my “tribe” on a near-daily clients, vendors or our professional peers, coming vacation plans or hobbies they are know have “got our back.” It takes a great basis. When we do have the good fortune we should strive to make authentic con- passionate about are all good conversation deal of time to identify, build and maintain of meeting again in person, we can pick nections so the people in our professional starters. By asking these basic questions, business relationships that are fortified by up right where we left off without missing network know us, like working with us and you are guaranteed to find something you a strong foundation of trust. However, it is a beat. trust us. have in common with virtually anyone. very much worth the investment. I encourage you to get out from behind Zig Ziglar, the late great sales guru, said, People love to talk about themselves, Aligning yourself with individuals who that desk and get to know those you do “People will listen to other people they and everyone loves a good listener. Being share your values, respect you as a business with on a personal level. Culti- know, but they will do business with those a good listener and giving the person you business person, are competent in what vate your network with the help of social whom they trust.” are talking to your full attention are impor- they do and are trustworthy themselves is media, but don’t rely on it to do all the What does it take for people to know, like tant parts of the equation, too. Make eye critical to building a strong circle of trust work. If you work at it consistently, your and trust you? They need to know you contact with the person you are speaking that will bring you personal happiness, as own happy, smiling face will begin opening care about them as individuals, not just with and treat them as if they are the only well as success in business. doors where there were once only walls.

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CENTRALMOTORS AUTO MAINE GROUP 1935-Charles Gaunce, Jr. and his 2 partners incorporate their business naming it, Cen- tral Maine Motors selling Pontiacs, La Salles and Cadillacs at 198 College Avenue 1947-A major addition to the existing facility included a modern service department and body shop 1952-Charles Gaunce, Jr. becomes sole owner of Central Maine Motors 1960-Charlie Gaunce joined his Dad at the dealership 1962-Charlie Gaunce becomes Dealer Principle 1970-Operated Budget Rent-A-Car for the State of Maine 1971-Central Maine Motors began operating a long term leasing company 1975-Peugot was added to the line up 1984-C&G Motors opened in Skowhegan 1985-The existing facility was renovated adding a two story parts department 1991-Central Maine Motors purchases Northeast Dodge-Toyota, moving Pontiac, Cadillac franchises to 420 KMD. 1992-Central Maine Motors acquires a Chrysler-Plymouth dealership and added Charles Gaunce, Jr. Dodge combining the 3 nameplates back to the 198 College Avenue 1994-Central Maine Motors purchases a Buick-Oldsmobile-GMC dealership and relocates them to the 420 KMD rooftop, now oﬀ ering Pontiac, Buick, GMC truck and Toyota at that location 1996-Central Maine Motors purchases a building on 30 Airport Road which becomes a Central Maine Motors, College Ave., 1935 state of the art collision center and a rental department 1997-Chris Gaunce, after working with GM for 4 years moves back to Maine to join the company 1997-Jeep was added to the College Avenue rooftop, now housing Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge and Jeep 1998-Central Maine Chrysler Dodge Jeep was moved to its new locations at 300 KMD. 1998-The Chevrolet franchise was added to the 420 KMD store, now selling Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick and Toyota. 2001-A new building was constructed on 15 Airport Road to house the Toyota franchise, Operating as Central Maine Toyota Charlie Gaunce 2005-Central Maine Toyota adds the all new Scion franchise to its line-up 2007-Central Maine Motors Reconditioning Center was opened at 23 Airport Road providing reconditioning services for all of our locations as well as for the general public 2010-Celebrating 75 years as a family owned business while serving the automotive needs of the Central Maine area 2011-Company structure change from two operating companies, to 4 operating companies due to large growth from operations. 2012-GM and Toyota build new additions for service. 2013-Service addition at Central Maine Toyota Complete renovation at Central Maine Motors, including a drive-thru service area. 2015-Late fall, we broke ground to expand and remodel the Toyota building. The project was completed in 2016 leaving the Toyota store with an upscale and modern feel complete with quiet area work stations for our customers, a new children’s play area Chris Gaunce and new coﬀ ee bar. Thank you to all of our customers and employees for your loyalty over Central Maine Collision Center the past 81 years. Central Maine Reconditioning Center 30 Airport Road, Waterville 23 Airport Road, Waterville

Central Maine Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep - Fiat Central Maine Motors - Chevy - Buick Central Maine Toyota 300 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville 420 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville 15 Airport Road, Waterville Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 31

BUSINESS JOURNAL PROFILES 2016

CAYER SECURITY SERVICES, INC. CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER

• Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: 208 College Ave. Robert Cayer 300 Main Street Tina Legere Waterville, ME 04901 • Founded: 1997 Lewiston, ME 04240 • Founded: 1891 • Phone: (207) 453-9177 • Employees: 9 • Phone: (207) 795-0111 • Employees: 2,100 • Fax: (207) 453-4115 • Hours: • Web: www.cmmc.org • Web: www.cayersecurity.com Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • Email: [email protected] • About Us: Services include Cardiac surgery, angioplasty, electrophysiology, minimally-invasive valve surgery, including TAVR • Minimally-invasive vascular surgery • • About Us: Residential, commercial and financial security sales and service. Burglary Orthopaedic Institute of Central Maine • Bariatric surgery • Special Delivery Family and Fire Alarm Systems, Video Surveillance, Access Control. 24-hour UL-Listed Alarm Birthing Center and Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit • Central Maine Comprehensive Monitoring. Voted as Best Security Company in the greater Waterville area 4 years running. Cancer Center • Inpatient rehabilitation • Trauma program and LifeFlight of Maine Base • Diabetes care • Numerous surgical and medical sub-specialties

CENTRAL MAINE MOTORS AUTO GROUP COLDWELL BANKER RIZZO MATTSON, REALTORS • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: Brian Rizzo GM Store: Charles R. Gaunce 219 Capitol St. • Founded: 1981 420 Kennedy Memorial Drive • Email: [email protected] Augusta, ME 04330 • Employees: 23 (207) 872-5591 • Web: www.cmautogroup.com • Phone: (207) 660-9000 • Hours: • Chrysler Store: • Founded: 1935 • Web: www.rizzomattson.com Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 300 KMD • Employees: 197 • Email: [email protected] Sat. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (207) 872-9211 • Annual Payroll: $9,750,000 • Toyota Store: • Hours: • About Us: Coldwell Banker Rizzo Mattson is a family owned company meeting the real 15 Airport Rd. Mon.-Fri 8 a.m.-7 p.m. estate needs of the Capitol Area since 1981. With a friendly office staff and supportive team (207) 872-5444 Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. of 23 full-time agents, we offer a wealth of expertise in Commercial, Residential, Waterfront Waterville, ME 04901 and Investment real estate. As an affiliated agency of the Coldwell Banker network, we • About Us: Automobile sales and service. Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Chevy, utilize our national and international connections to assist our buyer and seller clients re- Buick and Toyota. 5 locations, new and used car, truck sales; three service depts., three gardless of where their move may take them. We are proud to be a part of the Kennebec parts departments, one body shop, reconditioning center and rental department. Valley business community and look forward to being the “go-to” source for sound real estate advice and professional real estate service. 32 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Business Journal Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Profiles CONNECTED CREDIT UNION THE COPY CENTER

• Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: 85 Civic Center Drive Richard Lachance 1921 US Route 202 Peter McCarthy Augusta, ME 04330 • Founded: 1967 Winthrop, ME 04364 • Founded: 1977 • Phone: (207) 623-3857 • Employees: 12 • Employees: 11 • Web: • Hours: 179 State St. • Hours: www.connectedcreditunion.org Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4:30 Augusta, ME 04330 Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Phone: (207) 623-1452 • Web: www.thecopycenterplus.com • About Us: We connect with 4000 members in Maine’s educational system, as well as the • Email: [email protected] communities of Kennebec and Somerset counties. Our definition of connected can be meas- ured not only by the longevity of the credit union but also by the success of the membership • About Us: We are a full service printing and copying business specializing in short we serve, the success of the communities we live in and the ability to provide the necessary run digital color and black & white printing - including direct mail, book printing, products and services our members need. Being connected has allowed our friends and brochures, cards, envelopes, booklets, posters, etc. We continue to invest in new neighbors to establish a long lasting relationship with our credit union family. technology to better service our customer needs.

CUNNINGHAM SECURITY SYSTEMS delta ambulance • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: 29 Chase Avenue Timothy A. Beals, MBA, EMTP 10 Princes Point Road Michael Major Waterville, ME • Email: [email protected] Yarmouth, me 04096 • Founded: 1983 (207) 861-4244 • Web: www.deltaambulance.org • Phone: (207) 846-3350 • Employees: 60 • Founded: 1972 (800) 210-0257 • Hours: 10 Cony Road • Employees: 140 • Web: www.cunninghamsecurity.com Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 122 Medical Center Parkway • Hours: 24 hours a day, • Email: [email protected] 24-hour emergency service Augusta, ME (207) 623-4900 7 days a week. • About Us: Delta Ambulance is the leading provider of high quality, compassionate emergency • About Us: Design, installation and monitoring of residential and commercial security services, and non-emergency medical transportation in central Maine, as well as an important and fire alarm systems, monitoring of elevator telephone systems, as well as design regional resource for emergency care, health and safety education and a strong supporter of and installation of access control systems, video surveillance and recording systems, the community. Winner: Margaret Chase Smith Maine State Quality Award - 2000; intercom systems and other low voltage wiring. We also offer a telephone answering Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce President’s Award - 2010; Department of service, elevator telephone monitoring and third party central station monitoring. Defense/ESGR Pro Patria Award - 2011; MidMaine Chamber of Commerce - Business of the Year Award - 2012. DURATHERM WINDOW CORPORATION EYE CARE OF MAINE • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Doctors: 720 Main Street Timothy P. Downing 325A Kennedy Memorial Dr. Steve R. Witkin, M.D. Vassalboro, ME 04989 • Founded: 1979 Waterville, ME 04901 Peter C. Kohler, M.D. • Phone: (207) 872-5558 • Employees: 74 • Phone: (207) 873-2731 James R. Putnam, M.D. (800) 996-5558 • Annual Payroll: (800) 660-3403 Marc B. Daniels, M.D. • Email: [email protected] $2,500,000 • Web: www.Maine2020.com Helen Bell-Necevski, O.D. • Founded: 1922 Lorie Lepley Parks, O.D. [email protected] • Hours: Michael C. Parks, O.D. • Web: www.durathermwindow.com Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. www.yorkspiralstair.com Ian M. Jones, O.D.

• About Us: Custom wood windows and doors, wood spiral stairs, and clean burning fuel from the company’s reclaimed/recycled wood waste. Manufacturer and distributor • About Us: Eye Care of Maine is an ophthalmology referral and general eye care of custom wood windows and doors. Also manufactures and markets York Spiral Stairs, practice. We provide the most current and comprehensive services in eye care. a line of wood spiral stairs with no center post, as well as the Dura-Brique, a clean We also have a stand-alone surgery center. burning wood briquette for wood stoves, furnaces and fireplaces.

FRANKLIN SAVINGS BANK GHM INSURANCE AGENCY • Contact Information: • Founded: 1868 • Contact Information: • Chief Executives: 197-209 Main Street, P.O. Box 825 • Employees: 117 51 Main Street Bill and Paul Mitchell Farmington, ME 04938 • Hours: Lobby and Drive-Up Hours Waterville, ME 04901 • Founded: 1901 • Phone: (207) 778-3339 vary depending on branch and day of the (800) 284-0752 week. See webpage for specifics. Mobile (207) 873-5101 • Employees: 30 • Branch Offices: Jay, Rangeley, and online banking and bill pay with 34 Center Street • Hours: Wilton, Skowhegan, Mt. Blue High Franklin eBranch, local and statewide Auburn, ME 04210 Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. School and Ellsworth fee-free ATMs with the Maine Cash Ac- (207) 689-9171 (24-hour claim service) • Web: www.FranklinSavings.Bank cess system and telephone banking with • Email: [email protected] Evenings and weekends by • Chief Executive: Telebanker are available 24 hours a day. appointment. Peter L. Judkins, President and CEO See our web page for current information. • Web: www.ghmagency.com • About Us: Franklin Savings Bank is proud to be ranked as The Strongest Bank in Maine by Weiss • About Us: Personal insurance, business insurance, employee benefits, life, health, Ratings every year since 1999 and the only “A” rated bank in Northern New England. Full service banking and financial services through Western Mountain Financial Services. Franklin Savings Bank disability, long-term care insurance, bonding and human resources consulting. A is a state-chartered Universal Bank with $352 million in assets and eight office locations serving family-owned independent insurance agency providing exceptional service, compet- west central Maine and business needs Downeast in Ellsworth. Franklin eBranch online and itive insurance rates, loss control and 24-hour claim service to individuals, families mobile banking and Franklin Bill Pay are available free to customers. We are a member of the and business owners throughout Central Maine. Maine Cash Access fee-free ATM network. Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel BusinessBusiness Jour Journalnal Profiles Saturday, October 29, 2016 33 GIBSON LECLAIR, L.L.C. GOLDEN POND WEALTH MANAGEMENT • Contact Information: • Partners: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: 150 Capitol Street Jeanne T. Gibson 29 Silver Street Brian Bernatchez, CFP® Suite 3 Stephen L. LeClair Waterville, ME 04901 • Founded: 1996 Augusta, Maine 04330 • Founded: 2003 • Phone: (207) 873-2200 • Employees: 7 • Phone: (207) 623-8401 • Employees: 10 • Email: • Hours: (800) 639-2150 • Hours: [email protected] Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Web: www.GibsonLeClair.com Mon.-Fri.- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Web: www.goldenpondwealth.com Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • About Us: We offer audit, financial statements, consulting and tax services. Certified Public Accountants specializing in: • About Us: Investment Management and Financial Planning. Independent financial 1) Non-profit auditing and taxation services firm providing comprehensive wealth management services to families and 2) Business and individual taxation institutions throughout Maine. 3) Reviews and compilations 4) Closely held business issues

H & R BLOCK HAMMOND LUMBER COMPANY • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executives: Route 27, P.O. Box 500 Donald C. Hammond 233 Main St. Cory and Mandy Dow Belgrade, ME 04917 • Email: [email protected] Waterville, ME 04910 • Web: www.HRBlock.com (207) 495-3303 • Web: www.hammondlumber.com 207-873-2600 1978 • Founded: 1-800-HEY-BELG • Founded: 1953 • Employees: 48 • Auburn, Bangor, Boothbay Harbor, 835 Kennedy Memorial Dr. • Employees: 430 • Hours: Brunswick, Damariscotta, Fairfield, Oakland, ME 04963 Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. 7 days a week during tax season Farmington, Greenville, Pemaquid, • Hours: 207-465-2424 Portland, Skowhegan and Wilton. Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. • About Us: Family-owned building materials retailer that supplies materials to home • About Us: Tax, Corporate Tax, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Audit owners and contractors throughout New England. Branch stores in Auburn, Bangor, Belgrade, Boothbay Harbor, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Fairfield, Farmington, Greenville, Pemaquid, Portland, Skowhegan and Wilton. Free on-site estimating, computer design help, kitchen and bath centers, Maine Pine Log Homes, Shoremaster Docks, free delivery. HAMMOND TRACTOR COMPANY HIGGINS & BOLDUC AGENCY, INC. • Contact Information: • Vice President: Dave Hammond • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: Exit 132 W. off I-95 • Email: 56 Main St. Matthew Marquis, President 216 Center Rd [email protected] Oakland, ME 04963 • Founded: 1940 Fairfield, ME 04937 • Web: www.hammondtractor.com • Phone: (207) 465-2531 • Employees: 7 (207) 453-7131 • Founded: 1983 • Email: [email protected] • Hours: • Employees: 85 • Route 17, Union • Web: www.higginsandbolduc.com Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • Route 121, Auburn Sat. 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

• About Us: We are a family owned insurance agency offering all lines of personal, • About Us: John Deere and Kubota farm, garden and turf equipment. commercial, life and health insurance. We specialize in providing exceptional customer New England’s largest farm and garden equipment dealership. Full product support service. at all 3 locations.

HUHTAMAKI INLAND HOSPITAL • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: 242 College Ave. Thomas Meucci, Plant Manager 200 Kennedy Memorial Drive John Dalton, President/CEO Waterville, ME 04901 • Founded: 1903 Waterville, ME 04901 • Provider Finder Service: • Phone: (207) 873-3351 • Employees: 500 • Phone: (207) 861-3000 1-800-914-1409 • Web: www.huhtamaki.com • Hours: • Web: www.inlandhospital.org [email protected] 24 hours a day, seven days a week • Founded: 1943 • Employees: 750

• About Us: Inland is a dynamic healthcare organization where patients and their families always come first. Services include: compassionate and respectful care, primary care providers • About Us: Huhtamaki is one of the world’s largest packaging companies and one in Waterville, Augusta, Oakland, Madison, North Anson and Unity, private inpatient rooms, a of the few truly global players. Our focus and expertise is in paper, plastic, films and full range of outpatient and diagnostic services, family birthing center, cardiology, neurology, molded fiber. We offer products from stock, custom designs as well as total packaging general surgical services, OMT, podiatry, rheumatology, wound care, diabetes and nutrition systems and solutions. services, OB/GYN care, emergency care with on-site helipad, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and infusion services. Lakewood, located on the Inland campus offers skilled nursing, dementia and long-term care. Inland is a member of EMHS. 34 Saturday, October 29, 2016 BusinessBusiness Jour Journalnal Profiles Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel kennebec beHAVIORAL HeALtH kennebec eye care, p.a. • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Doctors on Staff: 67 Eustis Parkway Thomas J. McAdam 216 Main Street Frank Myska, O.D. Waterville, ME 04901 • Founded: 1960 Waterville, ME 04901 Peter Paradis, O.D. • Phone: • Employees: over 400 • Phone: (207) 872-2797 Kerry Kaplan, O.D. (207) 873-2136 or • Web Address: • Web: • Hours: Year round: 1-888-322-2136 www.kbhmaine.org www.kennebeceyecare.com Mon., Tues., Thurs, Fri. 8-5 • Founded: 1955 Wed. 9-5 • Employees: 11 Nov.-May: Saturdays, 8-noon Evenings: call for appointment • About Us: Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH) provides high quality clinic-based and community-based substance use disorder and mental health services primarily in • About Us: Medical and routine eye care, contact lenses, spectacle frame and Kennebec and Somerset counties. Clinics are located in Waterville, Skowhegan, Augusta lenses. In-house lab makes photochromic, glare-free, high index and aspheric lenses. and Winthrop, and community-based services are offered from Bangor to Rockland to Our friendly, courteous technicians and opticians make each patient’s experience a Farmington. Vocational Clubhouses are located in Waterville, Augusta and Lewiston. pleasure. One hour service available, some restrictions apply. KBH has been offering effective, innovative care since 1960.

KENNEBEC FEDERAL SAVINGS kennebec medical consultants • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: 70 Main Street Allan L. Rancourt, President/CEO 13 Railroad Square Jerald E. Hurdle, DO Waterville, ME 04901 • Hours: Suite 2 • Founded: 2011 • Phone: (207) 873-5151 Main St.: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Waterville, ME 04901 • Employees: 4 Branch Office: Washington St. Drive Up: • Phone: • Hours: 11 Washington St., Waterville Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (207) 877-9562 Mon.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (207) 873-3539 Fri. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fax: (207) 877-9560 Fridays: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. • Email: [email protected] Sat. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Web: www.kennebecmedical.com Appts. within 24 hours available. • Web: www.kfsavings.com Washington St. Lobby: • Founded: 1936 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • About Us: Dermatology: Acne, Skin Cancer, Psoriasis, Eczema, • Employees: 22 Sat. 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Atypical Moles, Hair Disease, Nail Disease, Blu-u Therapy, Botox, Laser Treatment • About Us: Federally chartered mutual savings and loan association, headquartered Colorectal/Proctology: Hemorrhoids, Genital Warts, Rectal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel in Waterville, Maine. Residential mortgage specialists: VA, MSHA, RD, construction, Disorder, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation, Colonoscopy and conventional, home equity. Unique banking options: KFS Rewards Checking, KFS Tunes Constipation. Checking, Easy Saver CDs & IRAs. Online banking, bill payment, eStatements, mobile We are accepting new patients and accept Medicare and all major insurance plans. banking with mobile deposit. CardValet app lets you control debit card use. KENNEBEC SAVINGS BANK KSW FEDERAL CREDIT UNION • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: Deserée A. Gilman 150 State Street, P.O. Box 50 Andrew E. Silsby, President 222 College Ave. • Founded: 1954 Augusta, ME 04332 • Founded: 1870 Waterville, ME 04901 • Employees: 20 • Phone: (207) 622-5801 • Employees: 120 (207) 872-5602 • Hours: • Branch Offices: • Hours: Branch office: Drive-Up: 226 Main St., Waterville, 872-5563 Lobbies: Mon.-Fri.: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 135 Waldo Avenue Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 84 Main St., Winthrop, 377-5801 Drive-ups: Mon.-Fri.: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Belfast, ME 04915 (Wtvl. Drive-up is open until 6:30 p.m. 1 Northern Ave., Farmingdale, 588-5801 KSB Anytime: 24-hour electronic (207) 338-5160 on Thursdays) • Email: [email protected] banking centers in Farmingdale, • Web: www.kswfcu.org Both Lobbies: • Web: www.kennebecsavings.com Augusta and Manchester. • Facebook: www.facebook.com/kswfcu Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. • About Us: Look to us for your personal AND commercial banking needs. Why? For 107 straight • About Us: Description of services/products: Founded in 1954, KSW FCU offers convenient banking quarters, Kennebec Savings Bank has been recognized by Bauer Financial Services with its quarterly solutions for those who live, worship, or attend school in Kennebec and Somerset County, Belfast, 5-Star rating, a feat matched nationwide by only 4% of all banks. Kennebec Savings Bank is an Unity, Thorndike and other towns in Waldo County. KSW FCU offers Savings, Checking, Business $841 million state-chartered mutual savings bank with offices throughout Kennebec County, Products, Auto Loans, Mortgages, Home Equity, Youth Savings Programs, ATMs, Certificates, providing personal, commercial, investment management and trust services. Plus, our mobile IRA’s, Gift & Travel Cards, Visa Debit & Credit Cards, Home Banking, Mobile Banking, Bill Pay banking, bill pay, and online access are available around the clock, wherever you are. Services, E-Statements and Mobile Remote Capture. Financial Planning is also available. MAINE CENTER FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC MAINE STATE CREDIT UNION • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: 21 Western Ave. Craig A. Stevens, Esq. • 200 Capitol St. Augusta Tucker Cole, 623-1851 Augusta, ME 04330 • Founded: 2010 President/CEO • 162 Hospital St., Augusta 1935 • Phone: (207) 622-7625 • Hours: • Founded: 621-6060 • Employees: 74 • Email: [email protected] Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • 81 Grove St., Waterville • Web: www.mcwm-advisors.com • Hours: 873-5159 Hours vary by office location • Web: mainestatecu.org • About Us: Maine Center for Wealth Management, LLC, (“MCWM”) provides financial Facebook.com/MaineStateCU services as a fiduciary for its clients. As a Maine licensed investment advisor, MCWM pro- • About Us: Maine State Credit Union builds financial relationships that last a lifetime. We vides wealth management and advisory services to its clients by designing and managing are people helping people with a caring and neighborly, can-do attitude, who strive to go the investment portfolios that consist of individual stocks and bonds, stock or bond mutual extra mile to provide service the way it should be. If you live, work, worship or attend school funds, stock or bond exchange traded funds (ETFs), no-load variable annuities and cash in Kennebec or Somerset County, or if you are a state employee, a retired state employee or cash equivalents. Portfolios are designed consistent with each client’s investment or a family/household member of either, we would love to show you how our values objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon and other individual needs of each client. support our exceptional service and products. Maine State Credit Union is federally insured by NCUA. Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 35 Business Journal Profiles Mainegeneral HealtH MAINE-LY ELDER CARE • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: Chuck Hays • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: 35 Medical Center Parkway • Email: [email protected] 28 Center St. Denise Rogers-Stevens, RN Augusta, ME 04330 • Web: www.mainegeneral.org Oakland, ME 04963 • Founded: 1999 • Founded: 1898 • Phone: (207) 465-3249 • Employees: 100 149 North Street • Employees: 4,446 • Web: www.maine-lyeldercare.com • Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Waterville, ME 04901 • Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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PRIME FINANCIAL, INC. REDINGTON-FAIRVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: Richard Willett 753 West River Rd. Roland Fournier P.O. Box 468 • Web: www.rfgh.net Waterville, ME 04901 • Founded: 1985 46 Fairview Avenue • Founded: 1952 • Phone: (207) 877-9450 • Employees: 6 Skowhegan, Maine 04976 • Employees: 550 • Web: • Hours: • Phone: (207) 474-5121 • Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week www.primefinancial.biz Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • About Us: RFGH is an independent, non-profit, critical access, community hospital • About Us: Financial Planning, Investments, Retirement Planning, Life Insurance, serving Somerset County. We provide a full range of quality, comprehensive inpatient Health Insurance* (*not offered through INVEST). and outpatient health care services including: internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, geriatrics, endocrinology and Diabetes education, anesthesiology/ Registered Representative of INVEST Financial Corporation, member FINRA/SIPC, pain management, oncology, orthopedics, general surgery, gastroenterology, neurology, and its affiliated insurance agencies offer securities, advisory services, and certain urology, cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, respiratory care, emergency medicine, and insurance products and are not affiliated with Prime Financial, Inc. comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation (physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and more). 36 Saturday, October 29, 2016 BusinessBusiness Jour Journalnal Profiles Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel SEBASTICOOK VALLEY HEALTH SHERIDAN CORPORATION • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: 447 N. Main St. Teresa P. Vieira 33 Sheridan Drive Mr. Bradley B. Nelson Pittsfield, ME 04967 President/CEO PO Box 359 • Founded: 1947 • Phone: (207) 487-4000 • Founded: 1963 Fairfield, ME 04937 • Employees: 100 TTY: (207) 487-4590 • Employees: 335 • Branch Offices: Portland • Annual Payroll: • Web: www.sebasticookvalleyhealth.org • Hours: Hospital - 24/7 • Email: Over $3 million [email protected] • Hours: • About Us: Not-for-profit critical access hospital with Surgical Services (general, trauma, • Web: www.sheridancorp.com Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. laparoscopic, and specialty surgeries), Diagnostics (CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Digital Mammography, Bone Density Screening), Full Service Laboratory, SVH Family Care • About Us: Construction and engineering services for commercial, institutional practices in Clinton, Newport, and Pittsfield, Women’s Health Center, Outpatient Specialty and industrial building projects. Building contractor delivering general contracting, Services, Emergency Services (emergency department, ambulance service, helipad), construction management and design/build construction services. In-house design Rehabilitation Centers in Pittsfield and Newport, Surgical Services, Urology Services, capabilities for site design and permitting. Cardiopulmonary Services, SVH Courtesy Van, Community Health and Education, Diabetes and Nutrition Clinic, Business Health Services, EMHS member.

SPRAGUE AND CURTIS REAL ESTATE THOMAS COLLEGE • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: 75 Western Ave. Bill Sprague 180 West River Road President Laurie G. Lachance, Augusta, ME 04330 • Founded: 1957 Waterville, ME 04901 M.B.A. ’92 • Phone: (207) 623-1123 • Employees: 10 • Phone: (207) 859-1111 • Founded: 1894 • Email: • Hours: • Web: www.thomas.edu • Employees: 175-200 [email protected] Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • About Us: Founded in 1894, Thomas College is at the forefront of affordability, access • Web: Saturday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. to college education, and providing students with a good return on investment. The private, www.spragueandcurtis.com Other times by appointment career-oriented college is committed to preparing its undergraduates for careers in all forms of business, technology, criminal justice, psychology, and education. On average, 94 percent • About Us: Full service real estate firm handling properties in the greater Augusta, of Thomas graduates are employed within 90 days of graduation. The college is accredited Winthrop and Gardiner regions. Buyer and seller representation, statewide and na- by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and awards a Master of Business tional MLS, nationwide and global referrals; member Leading Real Estate Companies Administration (with concentrations in Accounting, Health Care Management, Human of the World. Resources, and Project Management); a Master of Science in Education, Educational Leadership, and Literacy Education; a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Arts; an Associate in Science, and an Associate in Arts. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT AUGUSTA WINTHROP AREA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: • Contact Information: • Chief Executive: 46 University Drive James F. Conneely, Ph.D. 94 Highland Ave. Jeffrey J. Seguin, CEO Augusta ME 04330 • Web: www.uma.edu Winthrop, ME 04364 • Founded: 1937 • Phone: (877) UMA-1234 • Founded: 1965 • Phone: • Employees: 14 (207) 377-2124 • Hours of Operation: Toll free: (800) 511-1120 Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Fax: (207) 377-2767 Fri. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. • About Us: UMA is one of only two campuses in the University of Maine System • Web: www.winthropcreditunion.org with a statewide mission. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through University College centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise • About Us: in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice Financial Services: Real estate loans, consumer loans, deposit accounts, etc. for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives. Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 37 Kennebec Medical Consultants 13 Railroad Square, Suite 2 | Waterville, ME 04901 | 207-877-9562

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The home improvement market, which includes both improvements and maintenance, has rebounded considerably from its most recent low point in 2011. The Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University indicated in early 2015 that the upcoming year would surpass the $324 billion spent on improvements during the peak of the housing boom a decade ago. Even though homebuilding and the home industry in general is still not at complete recovery, trends within the home improvement industry do suggest that homeowners have once again become comfortable investing in their homes. Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 41 Central Maine Healthcare hires new CEO/president Brickman started in September BY WANDA CURTIS and has been on staff at Central Maine were allowed to apply with Central Correspondent Healthcare for 33 years. The hospi- Maine Healthcare for a CNA trainee tal said that Chalke plans to remain position. The Central Maine Healthcare Board involved in a number of key community Upon acceptance, CMH agreed to of Directors recently named Jeff initiatives in the near future. pay for tuition, fees and books. They Brickman as its new CEO/President; he In other news, the Maine College of also agreed to compensate the stu- assumed the position on Sept. 19. Health Professions collaborated with dents for up to 30 hours per week of The hospital announced in a press the hospital this past year to introduce work while they were enrolled in the release earlier this summer, that the Earn While You Learn program program. Brickman comes to Central Maine for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) In exchange, students agreed to work Healthcare from Centura Health in students. as CNAs at Central Maine Healthcare Englewood, Colorado, where he served Director of Admissions Erica Watson for at least two years after successful- as group president for Mountains and said that the course was designed to ly completing the state certification North Denver Operating Group, as well provide knowledge and clinical skills exam, according to Watson. as president and chief executive officer necessary for a student to become a Watson said that the program was of St. Anthony Hospital. CNA. To be listed on CNA Registry, a success and the school would offer Centura Health, a not-for-profit, faith- students were required to successfully the program again if requested by the based healthcare organization com- complete the Maine State Certification hospital. She said that the program prised of 17 hospitals in Colorado and Examination. had helped to fill the need for certified western Kansas, is the largest health According to the hospital, applicants nursing assistants at the hospital. system in its region. The hospital said that as group president of the largest division of Centura Health, Brickman had responsibility for Contributed photo the strategic and operational planning The Central Maine Healthcare Board of for the region’s integrated health care Directors recently named Jeff Brickman delivery system. They said that network as its new CEO/President in September. includes eight hospitals, two of which are contract-managed, critical access hospitals, as well as an extensive ambu- board, Deborah Dunlap Avasthi, said latory footprint and a comprehensive that Brickman’s “extensive experience range of outpatient services, including in complex healthcare environments post-acute care facilities. and his commitment to quality and According to the press release, the patient satisfaction all complement the Board unanimously endorsed Brick- goals of Central Maine Healthcare.” man as the next president/CEO after a Brickman succeeds the former pres- thorough search and interview process. ident and CEO Peter E. Chalke, who He leads a three-hospital system based announced his retirement last January. in Lewiston. The chairperson of the Chalke served in that role since 2002

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BUSINESS START-UP CHECKLIST Starting a The following is a list of steps that provide a general guideline to anyone who is starting a business in Maine.  Prepare a written business plan, complete with pro-forma financial statements. This can serve as an operating guide as well as a financing prospectus.  Decide whether you wish to operate as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liabili- business can be ty company or corporation.  If you decide to incorporate, form a limited liability company, or a partnership, you should consult an attorney. However, you can obtain incorporation papers from the Maine Secretary of State, Bureau of Corporations, State House Station #101, Augusta, ME 04333. Telephone: 624-7736. Forms and information are also available at www.state.me.us/sos/cec/ daunting, but corp/index.html. If already incorporated in another state, obtain an application to do business in Maine as a foreign corporation from the same office.  If you decide not to incorporate and wish to protect the name of your business, you may file a TRADEMARK or SERVICE MARK with the Secretary of State’s office. For information regarding filing marks, you may call 624-7736 or visit www.state.me.us/sos/cec/corp/index. rewarding html. .  If your business will operate under a business name that is different from your given Many people dream of owning their own businesses, while some name, you must register that name in the CITY or TOWN where your business is located. business owners find that necessity is the mother of invention This is called filing a d/b/a (“doing business as”) and the fee varies slightly, according to your when it comes to their careers. In a volatile economy, sometimes location. it’s best to create a job when finding one proves too difficult.  Determine whether you need to obtain any state licenses or permits to operate your According to the Small Business Administration, small firms rep- business. Business Answers, a program of the Maine Department of Economic and Commu- resent the majority of businesses throughout the United States, nity Development, has a One-Stop Licensing Center for all the information needed to obtain generating more than half the new jobs created over the past 17 years. appropriate licenses for your business. This service can be reached at 1-800-872-3838 or visit An estimated 500,000 new businesses are born each year. www1.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/businessanswers/index.pl. You should also inquire about Starting a business is a considerable undertaking, and there’s no local licenses or permits at your local town office or city hall. guarantee of success, but the following are a few pointers for men  Check with the local code enforcement officer to determine if your business will be in and women thinking of starting their own businesses. compliance with local zoning ordinances. • Understand your potential market. Once an idea is born, research economic conditions, competitors and the customers you If you decide to incorporate, or if your partnership or proprietorship has employees, will be serving. You have to figure out if there’s room for your busi- you will need to: ness, and how you can provide something the market currently  Register for a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). Complete and file IRS lacks. Conduct hands-on research and peruse official government Form SS-4, EIN. You are required to file this if you: pay wages to one or more employees; or data so you can see how the market for your industry is faring. are required to have EIN to use on a specific return, statement or document (often banks This information can provide an accurate portrayal of what you will require this for business checking account); or plan to incorporate (in which case owners are getting yourself into. drawing salaries are considered employees). This form can be obtained from the nearest IRS • Write a business plan. Business plans help prospective office, or call 1-800-829-3676. IRS forms and publications can be downloaded from: www.irs. business owners explain their businesses. The Small Business gov. Administration advises that business plans should include com-  Register for Maine State Income Tax Withholding and Unemployment Insurance. Com- pany descriptions, market analyses (what you learned in your plete and file the Application for Tax Registration from the Maine Revenue Services. Tele- research), clear rundowns of organizational structures, details of phone: 207-624-5644. The application can be downloaded from www.state.me.us/revenue. what you will sell, marketing strategies and information on fund-  Have employees complete and keep in employer’s files: Employee’s Withholding Cer- ing the business to eventually realize a profit. Business plans will tificate W-4 obtained from the IRS and Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 obtained be needed to attract potential investors, including lenders. from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This form can be downloaded from: • Gather your financial resources. Funding is one of the most USCIS website or call 800-870-3676. important elements when starting a business. Every business  Obtain Worker’s Compensation Insurance from the business’s insurance carrier. —large or small — has start-up costs. These include registering  Maine employers are required to report newly hired or rehired employees to the Maine the business name, printing business cards and getting a web- Department of Human Services (DHS) within 7 days. The report must include the employee’s site or phone line. Expect scores of business expenses, even if address, social security number and date of birth, as well as the employer’s name, address, you are working out of your house in the beginning. If you cannot employer security reference number or employer identification number. Employers may re- fund these start-up costs on your own, you will need loans from port by sending a copy of the employee’s W-4 form or facsimile thereof. For more information financial institutions or private investors. In some instances, the contact DHS Support Enforcement and Recovery at 207-624-4100. government may offer assistance. Prospective business owners  Obtain and post the required labor posters that summarize state and federal labor laws may also be eligible for grants from the public and private sectors. by calling the Maine Department of Labor at (207) 623-7900 or visit their website for more • Consider getting a mentor. A mentor has been where you are information. before and can guide you along the process. Starting a business  If you plan to sell a taxable product or service, you must obtain a State Sales Tax Num- can be stressful and this person can not only offer guidance, but ber by filing the Application for Tax Registration with the Maine Revenue Services. Tele- emotional support as well. phone: 624-5644. This form is also used to register for State of Maine income tax withholding. • Get a good team. Successful businesses often assemble great  If necessary, contact the Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards to staffs. Qualified, ready-to-work individuals can help businesses determine compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Telephone: 623-7900. thrive. Devote as much time as is necessary to assemble a great  Contact an insurance agent regarding the necessary insurance coverage your business staff. You can do this on your own through referrals, or by relying will require. on staffing agencies that specialize in placing talent. While starting a business is a popular dream and a daunting task, it can be made easier with some simple know-how and sup- If you have further questions or would like to speak to a business advisor, contact the port. Maine Small Business Development Centers at 780-4420 or visit www.mainesbdc.org. Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 43

Over $1M in federal Did you know? Designed to serve as the unofficial kickoff to the holiday charitable giving season, Giving Tuesday is celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving in the United States. While events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become funds awarded to incredibly popular among holiday shoppers looking for great deals on gifts for their loved ones, Giving Tuesday aims to capitalize on the holiday spirit of giving by celebrating philanthropy and promoting charitable giving. Giving Tues- day began in 2012 and was the brainchild of the team at the Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact at New York City's 92nd Street Y, which has brought people together around the values of service and giving since 1874. Nonprofits, Greenville airport civic organizations, for-profit businesses and corporations, individuals, and families have participated in Giving Tuesday since its inception. In 2015, with the BY STAFF fied as a serious safety concern. cooperation of donors, volunteers and organizations in 71 countries, the Giving “Maine’s regional airports boost Tuesday movement raised nearly $117 million. More information about Giving Airports across the state continue the economy, connect communities Tuesday is available at www.GivingTuesday.org. to receive federal grant funding for and serve as fundamental compo- projects. The latest is Greenville nents of our state’s transportation Municipal Airport, which was award- system,” Collins and King wrote in a ed $1,014,117 for the construction of joint statement. “This investment for a 4,700-foot parallel taxiway, easing the Greenville Municipal Airport will safety concerns of town officials. enhance safety and help ensure that The offices of U.S. Sens. Angus King the airport can continue to support the and Susan Collins said the construc- Moosehead region.” Welcome to tion of a parallel taxiway will separate The funds were awarded through the aircraft that are taxiing and taking off Federal Aviation Administration’s Air- from the airport. Currently, aircraft port Improvement Program following share the same runway for taxiing and a letter by King and Collins, as well as taking off, which town officials identi- U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin to the FAA. Greenville!

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BY VALERIE TUCKER Houghton. “We all consider the Gover- Staff photo Correspondent nor Hill Mansion to be our home, and we The Augusta Civic treasure it as such.” Center, pictured Whether a business can afford to hire Eric’s Restaurant in Waterville hosts here set up for an event planner or assigns the task to and caters business gatherings, serving this newspaper's an employee, planning is one of the most up to 60 people for smaller business event, Taste of important ingredients for a successful gatherings, including meetings and Home Cooking gathering. conferences. Owner Eric Veilleux says School, is a pop- Dividing the job into three stages — he also is fully equipped to take meals ular spot for every before, during and after — keeps the for up to 300 people to an off-site location. size of business focus on important details, according to He is busy planning business functions the experts. for the holidays, but he also hosts retire- gathering. A company may want to announce a ment parties, awards banquets business new product or service. Managers may meetings. Many clients have been steady want to celebrate the accomplishment customers for years. of a team or individual. Maybe the staff “We do most of the credit unions’ holi- is gathering for a holiday celebration. day parties, and we have a lot of custom- People in the business say to determine ers who reserve their next year’s party the number of people who will attend while at this year’s party,” he said. because the need for seating can deter- While he tries to accommodate all mine the choice of venue. A large group possible last-minute events, he suggests might need to break into smaller training the business contact person call early workshops, requiring one large and sev- enough to ensure he and his staff can ac- eral smaller rooms, and not all venues commodate a particular date, especially Quality Commercial can accommodate that option. during holiday seasons. Several central Maine businesses focus The Augusta Civic Center is a popular Construction Since 1947! on the details that can make a gathering spot for every size of business gathering. memorable. According to manager Earl Kingsbury, Geoff and Jamie Houghton, owners the Center can host nearly every size of the John Calvin Stevens-designed and type of group, including conventions, Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta, say corporate meetings, sporting events, they have no problem accommodating expositions and trade shows. Smaller the challenges their customers pres- spaces include the same support servic- ent. They say their Receiving Room is es, so groups can have meals, break-out perfect for a small meetings or gathering sessions in other rooms, light refresh- and The Gold Room is suited for lunch- ments and sound systems. eons, seminars or board meeting, and “We are easily accessible from any- can comfortably accommodate a group where in the state, and visitors have of 15. many choices nearby for accommoda- They also have an area called The Par- tions,” he said. lor, a warm and elegant space for festive Erika and JR Russell, owners of the occasions, conferences and meetings for Vintage Manor Event Center and Coun- Lincoln Academy Advanced Technology up to 35 guests. Columbus Hall, best for try Manor Beer and Steer restaurant, and Engineering Center large gatherings, offers seating for up to have a combined retail, restaurant and 200 guests. The entire mansion can be banquet space, with options for nearly reserved for private events. any size business function. Different EST. 1947 Events Director Elaine Sounier over- rooms in the facility are designed for sees the details of planning each event. groups and catered events. PEACHEY Clients coordinate with her on room “We have a great banquet staff and a set-up, food and equipment needs. Not varied menu for any size group,” Erika only does she know many of the guests Russell said. BUILDERS by name, she knows the full history of At this time of year, she is busy plan- For 69 years Peachey Builders has specialized in Design/Build the Colonial Revival style building and ning holiday events, but has equal de- shares intriguing stories of Maine’s past. mand for businesses looking for meeting services that work in perfect harmony with our clients’ needs. “We are not surprised when clients space and more formal gatherings. tell us that they felt more like special Other business gatherings are just P.O. Box 2508 Augusta, ME 04338 guests in someone’s home than at a 207-622-7531 fax: 207-622-7060 formal meeting or function,” said Jamie More EVENTS, Page 45 www.peacheybuilders.com Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 45

“We are not surprised when clients tell us that they felt more like special guests in someone’s home than at a formal meeting or function. We all consider the Governor Hill Mansion to be our home, and we treasure it as such.” Jamie Houghton, who, with Geoff Houghton, owns Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta

attendees came to the catered dinner, an auction and the Passion for Fashion Events show. The organization’s Development Director Stephen Mayberry said the Continued from page 44 evening was a great success. “Erika and her staff did an amazing plain fun, she said. The Maine Children’s job,” Mayberry said. “We have done this Home for Little Wanderers recently host- fundraiser for 11 years, and we were ed its popular annual fundraiser at the extremely happy with the service and Vintage Manor Event Center. Nearly 200 the venue.” Welcome to

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Greenhouse gases are gases that trap heat • Conserve around the office. Many in the atmosphere. Because these gases in- people go to great lengths to conserve at crease atmospheric heat, they are significant home, but similar efforts at the office can contributors to global warming and climate lead to even greater savings. Rather than change. printing documents, email PDFs so you are Successfully combatting climate change is not wasting paper and contributing to the a goal for many environmentalists and envi- emissions necessary to produce that paper. ronmental organizations. But environmen- If you must print documents, use your office talists and the organizations they work with printer’s double-sided printing feature so or for cannot go it alone, as reversing climate you use as little paper as possible. Employ- change is a global responsibility shared by all ers can purchase only those office products people. made of recycled materials. When replacing Reducing energy consumption is a great equipment, donate old items to local schools way to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. or charities rather than throwing the items Office workers and their employers can away. employ several strategies to fight climate • Sponsor or encourage carpooling pro- change around the office. grams. Employers can sponsor or encourage • Power down computers when not in company carpooling programs that can use. According to the United States Environ- greatly reduce emissions from automobiles mental Protection Agency, the total electricity workers use to get to the office. Carpooling consumed by idle electronics equals the reduces fuel consumption and even encour- annual output of 12 power plants. Employers ages a greater sense of family within a com- can instruct their employees to power down pany. In addition to promoting carpooling, their computers when leaving for the day or employers can look for offices within walking when they know they will be away from their distance of public transportation so fewer em- desks for extended periods of time. ployees feel they need to drive to work. 48 Saturday, October 29, 2016 Business Journal Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business owners face challenging choices: buy, lease or build? Contractors, brokers weigh in BY VALERIE TUCKER “Look at the age of the building and the age of the facility A landlord also may decide to sell the Correspondent building or raise the rent; with a mort- before leasing or buying an existing building,” gage, the owner will have a fixed amount When a business owner is ready to Bill Mitchell, Waterville-based property owner and manager each month. With a lease, the lessee make the big move from a home office has the option to move to a new spot as to a commercial business or retail site, needs change. Leasing also provides the challenging choices demand careful opportunity to determine whether an consideration. As a business needs more choices depend on the individuals’ wish- erty owner and manager, said buying area of town is in a convenient location warehouse space, more employees and es and budget. Although his company a building can be a challenge because for clients and staff. more space to accommodate custom- just completed a sale for a large Maine there’s a mortgage along with business “Look at the age of the building and ers, the choices are buying, building or law firm, he said he also has located the costs. the age of the facility before leasing or leasing. perfect spot for mom-and-pop corner “Renting lets the business owner buying an existing building,” Mitchell Area experts advise talking to an stores. and landlord part ways when the lease advised. accountant or banker about the benefits Building or buying a retail space or ends,” he said. There are tax benefits for the business and risks of each of these choices. Ac- office building requires a commitment of Business owners who are established, person who owns a building, he said, cess to available capital is one obvious time and money, he said. with a secure client or customer base, including the possibility of a secondary stumbling block. Available real estate in “Some people just want to rent and can move more easily from a lease to a income from tenants. The building also an affordable area can be another. not have any of the responsibilities of mortgage. Having employees also is a can appreciate in value. Bill Sprague, owner of Sprague and ownership,” he said. factor, as it requires a place for everyone Curtis Real Estate in Augusta, said the Bill Mitchell, a Waterville-based prop- to park. More buy, lease, build, Page 49

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According to the United States Bureau nity possible to get up and leave your of Labor Statistics, working profession- office. Instead of sending an instant als spend an average of 8.5 hours per message or making a phone call to a day at work. Many professionals spend coworker, visit him or her in person. much of their time at work sitting down Use your lunch hour to get outside in front of a computer, which can be instead of eating at your desk. Plan a detrimental to long-term health. brief, mid-afternoon walk outside of Staying sedentary for long periods of your office to clear your mind and get time can contribute to a host of health some fresh air. ailments, including being overweight • Disinfect surfaces often. Often- and obese. But professionals who work times, when one person at the office in offices can take various steps to en- gets sick, many others soon follow. sure all that time at work is not having Colds and the flu can spread rapidly in an adverse effect on their overall health. close quarters. Keep your desk drawer • Get out of your seat. Modern work- stocked with some alcohol swabs or places are built around sitting, so work- disinfecting spray and routinely clean ers must find some time to stand up and your keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, stretch. Sitting too long can compromise and desk surfaces. You also can wipe posture and lead to craning of the neck off door handles and knobs around the for looking at the computer screen. Get office if you want to be proactive. out of your chair, walk around the office • Rest your eyes. Close your eyes and and get the blood moving in your body. look away from the computer monitor • Pack your lunch. Bringing lunch to every 20 minutes. Focusing on objects work puts you in greater control over carbohydrates to keep your energy lev- inside an office environment can make of varying distances can help keep the the foods you are eating. You can pack els up. Otherwise, you may succumb to you feel fatigued and less productive. eyes strong and reduce fatigue. a healthy and diverse selection of foods. the temptation of the lunchroom snack Also, spending too much time behind It’s not difficult to remain healthy at DonÕt forget to also bring some snacks machine. your desk may contribute to feelings of work. Breaks, exercise and watching that offer a healthy mix of protein and •Take frequent breaks. Stale air stress and tension. Use every opportu- what you eat can help.

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Product will be distributed through key A generous and industrious plan to farmers had too much, or had a crop that wasn’t good enough hunger relief partners: Volunteer Re- put fresh vegetables on local tables gional Food Pantry, The Open Door soup and eliminate farmers’ garden waste at to market, had a blemish, or it came back to them and, instead kitchen, and M.O.S.S. lunch program. the same time is underway in western of feeding it to the (livestock) or putting it into a compost, they This Initiative is supported by Eastern Waldo County. Maine HealthCare Systems (EMHS) Unity Barn Raisers is collaborating redirect it to us.” through the Partners to Improve Com- with Veggies For All — a project of munity Health Grant (PICH) program. Maine Farmland Trust — to glean food Mary Leaming, program director for Unity Barn Raisers Last year, during the Initiative’s pre- from farmers and make sure it reaches launch phase, more than 10,000 lbs of people who might not otherwise have food was rescued and redirected into the access. Gleaning — gathering what is hunger relief food stream. left by a reaper — may be done on farms “This key support from EMHS is or in gardens, or from stores or restau- allowing us to formalize and resource rants. the Western Waldo County Gleaning In- Veggies For All is a food bank farm itiative, which has already proven to be that works to relieve hunger by grow- a practical, effective effort. It is a perfect ing vegetables for those in need, while fit for our engaged, resilient communi- collaborating with partners to distribute ty,” Leaming said. and increase access to quality nutritious Growers and producers can partici- food. Maine Farmland Trust is a state- pate by donating extra, leftover, or sec- wide organization that protects farm- ond-quality crops. Unity Barn Raisers land, supports farmers and advances can arrange a time to drop-off, can facili- farming. tate pick-up, or even provide trained and Veggies for All and Unity Barn Rais- supervised volunteers to come harvest ers are teaming up to implement the from the fields. gleaning program in western Waldo Interested volunteers are invited to County, where produce is either grown join the “glean team,” Leaming said. in a community and harvested by Support is needed to harvest, transport, volunteers, or provided by farmers who wash and pack produce, and perform have vegetables left over and don’t want quality control. Farm and garden to see them go to waste, according to experience is a plus, but not required. Mary Leaming, program director for Volunteers will be contacted as gleaning Unity Barn Raisers, which is teaming up needs arise. with them for the Waldo County effort. Volunteers and growers are sought to “We direct unused products to food make this project possible. Those that access partners,” Leaming said. “Maybe have extra, leftover, or second-quality the farmers had too much, or had a crop crops they would like to and be able that wasn’t good enough to market, had to donate, or are interested in vol- a blemish, or it came back to them and, unteering, should contact Leaming instead of feeding it to the (livestock) or at [email protected] or putting it into a compost, they redirect 948-9005. it to us.” Unity Barn Raisers works pro-actively Leaming said she often works with to enhance small-town character and the regional food pantry in Unity, which rural environment, while nurturing a helps distribute the product. thriving community-based economy, “A farmer might give us a bunch of according to Leaming. UBR believes stuff, and it goes in the back of my truck that a community working together can and we meet at the food pantry,” Leam- shape its own future and, in so doing, ing said during a telephone interview in significantly advance the quality of the late September. “Or it might be in the life of its people, both now and for gener- field — Johnny’s Selected Seeds is a ations to come. huge partner and we just picked a cou- According to the website, “Veggies ple hundred pounds of peppers, onions Contributed photo Eliza helps her mom (behind her), who is a volunteer, as well as Unity Barn Raisers For All” was started in 2007 by young and lettuce” that was donated to the farmers who recognized the great effort. She said Johnny’s Selected Seeds staff, and Johnny’s Selected Seed staff pick 650 pounds of carrots to be distributed is an “amazing partner,” and does a lot through the Volunteer Regional food Pantry in Unity and The Open Door, monthly soup of trial fields in Albion that grow good kitchen at the Unity Community Center. More VEGGIES, Page 56 Special Supplement • Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Business Journal Saturday, October 29, 2016 55 Welcome to 948-5960 Indoor & Take-Out Outdoor Seating Unity! Dine In Available Delivery (Seasonal) 225 Depot Street Unity, Maine www.spankyspizza.com Friends, Family Dining & Pub Find us on Facebook Watch Artists at Work! Pottery Wheel demos available by appointment or chance. Rte. 139, Unity Large Showroom • Great Gifts call (207) 948-2400 MAC’S 222 Bangor Rd., Unity HARDWARE INC. 948-3800 UnityPondPottery.com Showroom & Studio Open May thru December • Tues.-Sat. “Help, Is Just (Call for winter hours) Around The Corner” EQUIPPED FOR A NEW WORLD™

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“Food waste is a major issue in this country. So many Veggies people are in need of not only food, but healthy food.” Continued from page 54 Mary Leaming potential for local agriculture to relieve hunger. Veggies For All became a Maine Farmland Trust program in 2014. The program has distributed more than 130,000 pounds of high quality, nutritious, locally-grown food through 10 partner food pantries in 25 towns. The services reach approximately 1,500 low-income persons each year. Veggies For All cultivates four acres of sustain- ably-managed vegetables. It focuses on storage crops, such as cabbage, potatoes, winter squash, onions and carrots. The plots are located on Unity College campus and in the surrounding community, on previously underutilized land. “Food waste is a major issue in this country,” Leaming said. “So many people are in need of not only food, but healthy food.” Leaming said they not only rescue vegetables, but help people better utilize whole foods by supporting companion educational programming, such as cooking and gardening classes in Contributed photos conjunction with partners. These efforts encour- Carrots in forefront with Unity Barn age food pantry clients to use more local farm Raisers, Veggies For All, and Johnny’s products. Selected Seed staff gleaning 300 pounds Unity Barn Raisers and Veggies For All staff and volunteers gleaning 300 “As such, they also encourage greater use of of carrots to be distributed through the pounds of beets from Johnny’s Selected Seed to be distributed through the SNAP benefits to purchase local fruits and vege- Volunteer Regional food Pantry in Unity Volunteer Regional Food Pantry and The Open Door, monthly soup kitchen at tables,” Leaming said. and The Open Door. the Unity Community Center. Funeral and Cremation Planning

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He had already been working several jobs when he took over as interim director at the Chamber several weeks ago. He continued to manage Somer- set County Hospice and remained on the roster of part-timers at the Skow- hegan Police Department. A graduate of Skowhegan High School and the University of Maine at Fort Kent, he is married to Dori Bonefant of Fort Kent and they have an infant son. Gayne Management Services Facebook page is filled with business Photos by Susan Varney management advice and commentary Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce sign over the office in downtown Skowhe- including this: gan. “Businesses can measure many mis- leading numbers. A company might show healthy profits, but be losing cus- currently closed for renovations. in the Somerset county seat, he said. tomer loyalty in the long run. Another Gayne said he is excited to become Gayne says flexibility is important for might show solid top-line growth, but part of the support team that want him to be able to juggle his many inter- could be struggling to retain their top improvements all over Skowhegan. He ests and tasks, which include market- employees. What happens to business- is ready and to begin adding his touch ing and attracting new businesses to es when they measure impact to em- to a downtown that he said has many the area, as young people continue to ployees, communities, and a greater interesting and colorful shops, includ- go off to school or find work in other cause?” ing The Bankery — a bakery created areas. Good question, and definitely some- in a former bank— a jewelry store, There are 185 members of the one working with the business com- a Thai restaurant, picture galleries, Skowhegan Area Chamber of Com- munity should be concerned about, he antique shops, a children’s store, a merce, many of whom work with other Jason Gayne newly-appointed executive said. furniture store, and various other location organizations to network, director of the Skowhegan Area Chamber Gayne’s goal is to work with busi- stores. Across the river businesses brainstorm, showcase the town and of Commerce is a busy man ready to take nesses to get them all the benefits he also have begun to sprout and expand. fundraise. Business after Hours meet- on the challenge. can for economic development and Chapter 11 opened in the former mill ings move to new venues each time for prosperity, He also hopes to bring on Island Avenue, shops have opened showing off businesses and allowing more business to the area, whether it in the Skowhegan Plaza by the bridges other members to visit and share what is recreational, manufacturing, agri- and West Front Market, Angelo’s and they are doing with fellow members. The office in the municipal parking cultural or tourism. Snack Shack eateries remain busy as Main Street Skowhegan works with lot is the first harbinger of change “Skowhegan is the hub,” he said. does a toilet rental business. the chamber to enliven and entertain from Gayne. The inside has been It is central to many activities, from Other projects that pique Gayne’s with activities throughout the year. reorganized and spiffed up with racks Riverfest to the Skowhegan Fair and interest include the recent purchase Area banks help with renovations, for member brochures, maps, lists of grounds, according to Gayne. He said of Skowhegan Village Plaza (beside upgrades and restorations, Skowhe- things to do, copies of Langlais art, the fairgrounds are busy with activi- Pizza Hut) by developer Dana Cassidy, gan Parks and Recreation staff help and souvenirs and keepsakes for tour- ties from horse shows to bread making who already is at work on improve- beautify and bring music and events to ists. It’s also a great place to stop and year round. ments. Most recently, Cassidy paved the area, and everywhere about town get information for friends and guests Meanwhile, the farmers market the entire parking lot and seeded in a are the Bernard Langlais sculptures, from away. For people who are new to remains a very active and integral lawn area. including the now restored Skowhegan town, it’s a good place to start to get to part of downtown Skowhegan. Over Cassidy also purchased Spring Indian. know the area. the last several years, the former jail House Gardens, low-income, elderly Skowhegan is a town on the move Gayne, meanwhile, said he is looking downtown has been converted to a mill housing on Silver Street that is being and with a new executive director, the forward to putting his plans and ideas for grinding local grain into flour and a upgraded. Chamber is looking forward to contin- to work to make the Chamber the restaurant, the Pick-Up Cafe, which is There is energy and activity going on ued growth. center of activity. 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Brunswick resident Sara Myers was working in day care when she decided to H VAC enroll in the school. Now, with two weeks left until graduation, she already has job Continued from page 64 interviews lined up. for displaced workers, said MTEC is Although she had no prior HVAC train- one of several state-approved schools for ing before enrolling in MTEC, the 22-year- worker retraining. In addition to HVAC, old Myers said it seemed like a good fit for other common career moves for former her interests. mill workers include health care, informa- “Ever since I was little, I’ve always liked tion technology, and precision machining working with my hands,” she said. and manufacturing. Other MTEC students, including “A lot of it depends on where you live,” 28-year-old Trevor Rollins, already work Upham said. “If you live in the Portland in HVAC and are taking specific courses area, obviously your opportunities are a to expand their areas of expertise. Roll- lot more diverse.” ins, who works for Branch Brook Fuels in In most cases, workers in Maine who Arundel, said he is licensed in oil heating have been laid off because of a facility systems but came to MTEC to learn closure can get the cost of their job propane systems and appliances. retraining partly or fully subsidized by “It gives you the basics,” Rollins said. the state. Hamilton said the cost of his “The company is paying me to attend.” $8,500 MTEC tuition, tools and living Hamilton said the three-month course expenses were fully covered through at MTEC is intense and requires students Rapid Response and another program for to study hard and learn quickly. He said veterans. it could easily be expanded to six months Upham said the most important with all of the material that is covered. criterion for the Department of Labor’s Still, he said those willing to put in the approved schools list is the school’s effort will acquire the foundation they ability to help place graduates in a new Steven Sweet works on a gas furnace. Strong job growth is forecast for the HVAC need to go out and train as apprentices in career. On that score, he said, MTEC has industry. HVAC. It’s a challenging but rewarding an excellent track record. career, he said. “The whole purpose of these programs “You’re going to be working long is re-employment, so there has to be a job Other students enrolled in MTEC said with greater opportunities for advance- hours, weekends,” he said. “The colder at the end of it,” Upham said. they are seeking a better-paying career ment. it is, the more you work.”

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