Book Launch: Water Village, the Story of Waterville, Maine BOOK LAUNCH

November 2018

Book Launch: Water Village, The Story of Waterville, Maine BOOK LAUNCH

November 15 5:30–7:00 p.m. Waterville Opera House

On Sale Now for $29.95 + tax

Contact Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce [email protected]

Author Earl Smith will be reading from the book and signing books. This event is free and is open to the public. Light refreshments and appetizers will be served.

All Maine Candidates for Governor Agree Business leaders and home and health care pro- What’s Inside Question Oneviders is say a“Stop Bad the ScamIdea· ” for Maine to the 3.8% tax on the ballot in November • From the Board United opposition to confident their unanimous Question One underscores opposition will help defeat • Member News how devastating new tax Question One decisively in would be for Maine families November.” • Member Calendar and economy. Question One, which will • People News “That all four candidates for appear on the statewide governor agree Question Calling the 3.8% income tax on the statewide ballotbal- in November, reads: • Ribbon Cuttings lot in November a scam on every front, Maine business One is the wrong solutionleaders for andMaine home speaks and health care“Do providers you outlinedwant to how create the Universal Home • Spotlight on Town of volumes,” said Home Carethe & measure Hospice will Alliance harm Maine’s peopleCare andProgram economy at theto provide home-based of Maine representative launchNewell of theAugur, campaign who against passageassistance of Question to people 1 at a with disabilities and Vassalboro press conference in June. chairs NO on Question One/Stop The tax, the disguised Scam. as a waysenior to help citizens, provide home regardless of income, funded “Their united oppositioncare underscores for elderly and disabledhow Mainers,by a newwould 3.8% collect tax pri- on individuals and families devastating this new tax vatewould health be information for Maine on Maine seniors and the disabled that could be shared by an unaccountable government en- families and our state’stity economy. for campaign We and electionare purposes,continued would on create page 2... long waiting lists for care, and would hinder economic growth in Maine by over-burdening businesses. The measure, which would raise $310 million in tax dollars, 50 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901  Tel: (207) 873-3315  Fax: (207) 877-0087also  would [email protected] put up barriers to attracting and retaining  www.midmainechamber.com the Gary Levesque, Chair of the Board  Kimberlyworkforce N. Maine’sLindlof, economyPresident needs & CEO by giving Maine the distinction of having the highest top tax rate of any state InTouch Newsletter designed by Lavenderin Designs, the country. www.lavenderdesigns.com “The proposed 3.8% tax is an outright scam on 1 every front,” said campaign chairperson Newell Augur. “Maine’s elder adults and disabled citizens, our most vul- nerable relatives and neighbors, would risk having their private health information shared with an unaccountable government organization with zero oversight. That information would be used for campaigns and electioneering purposes. Furthermore, Maine employers, especially the small and family-owned businesses who are the backbone of our state’s economy, would be harmed by the largest tax increase in Maine history.” Opponents of the tax shared initial red flags at a press conference in Augusta in May, at which the proposal was deemed in violation of the Maine and U.S. continued on page 2

50 ELM STREET, WATERVILLE, ME 04901 • TEL: (207) 873-3315 • FAX: (207) 877-0087 [email protected] • www.midmainechamber.com Gary Levesque, Chair of the Board • Kimberly N. Lindlof, President & CEO Election Positions (continued from page 1)

with Maine wage and adjusted gross income and improve the facilities and infrastructure Q 5: “Do you favor a $15,000,000 bond above the amount subject to Social Security of Maine’s public universities in order to issue to improve educational programs taxes, which is $128,400 in 2018?” expand workforce development capacity and by upgrading facilities at all 7 of Maine’s to attract and retain students to strengthen community colleges in order to provide Maine’s State Economist and the Maine Maine’s economy and future workforce?” Maine people with access to high-skill, Department of Administrative and Financial SUPPORT low-cost technical and career education?” Services recently issued an economic impact SUPPORT report on the proposed 3.8% tax that would be imposed on gross wage and non-wage combined household and family income over $128,400. That report indicated that, “If adopted, the proposal would adversely affect several significant economic and From the Board–Tom Davis demographic measures.” It predicted that Maine’s population, labor force and I have been many people through the Chamber and have employment would drop markedly, and that involved with the made some amazing friendships with other personal income and state GDP losses would Chamber since members. be significant. the early 90s, man I am getting old! Did it happen in the first few months? No, but For more information, please visit www. I often get asked as I became more involved by volunteering StopTheScamMaine.com. by businesses that on committees, which is always fun, it also are not Chamber helped me grow as a business person by Chamber Positions members as to why listening and learning from others of their I belong. Personally, challenges and successes. I always asked In addition to our NO on ONE position, I have made a lot how I can incorporate that into my personal Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce board of contacts by attending various events that growth. Being a Chamber member has of directors has voted to SUPPORT the the Chamber puts on. It was intimidating at been very rewarding both in business and following bonds as being in the best interest first, but I now realize that when I walk in to personally. I hope to see you at the next of our regional infrastructure and workforce a room of strangers. I am not the only one Chamber event and I hope you get involved. needs: in that room that has that feeling. It has You will not regret it. become easier over the years as I have met —Tom Q 3: “Do you favor a $106,000,000 bond issue, including $101,000,000 for construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation of highways and bridges and for facilities and equipment related to ports, piers, harbors, marine Mid-Maine Chamber Calendar transportation, freight and passenger railroads, aviation, transit and bicycle and pedestrian trails, to be used to match an Friday, November 2 7:30 a.m. Public Policy Committee estimated $137,000,000 in federal and other funds, and $5,000,000 for the upgrade of Monday, November 5 8:00 a.m. Executive Committee municipal culverts at stream crossings?” SUPPORT Monday, November 5 5:15 p.m. KV Connect Steering Committee

Q 4: “Do you favor a $49,000,000 bond Friday, November 16 7:30 a.m. Board of Directors issue to be matched by at least $49,000,000 in private and public funds to modernize Wednesday, November 28 8:00 a.m. Marketing & Membership Committee

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2 2018 Ribbon Cutting Sponsor Super Raffle

2018 Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate Super Raffle Dinner had a full house of lucky winners! Look inside this issue to see a complete list of winners and prizes donated by Mid-Maine Chamber members. Thank you to our Happy Hour sponsor Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, Second Chance Drawing sponsor Choice Wealth Advisors, Wheel of Prizes sponsors Ribbon Cutting on November 5th at 9:00 Ray Haskell Ford and Summit Natural Gas, am at Camden National Bank’s new and Day’s Jewelers for donating a Morganite location in Main Street Commons Rose Gold Necklace.

Waterville Rocks!

Waterville Rocks!, Waterville’s free summer outdoor concert series, is now in the running for a Maurice & Son Auto Body Shop Snow Pond Center for the Arts opened $25,000 grant celebrates its new location on College its new Learning & Innovation Center from the Levitt Ave in Waterville with a ribbon Cutting with a ribbon cutting ceremony. What a Foundation to Ceremony. Welcome to Waterville! wonderful addition to its campus. become a 10–12 week live music series at Head of Falls in the summer of 2019! But to make it happen, we as many online votes as possible—community support, as measured by the number of online votes received, will be one of the key factors when the Foundation selects up to 15 winners. To support Waterville Rocks!, visit https://grant. levittamp.org/voter-registration-page/ to register and vote. Online public voting starts November 1st and ends November 20 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The Top 25 finalists will be selected through online public voting. What a treat to have Christopher We welcomed You Broke It? to Main The Levitt Foundation will then review the Hastings Confections open its doors with Street in October with a ribbon cutting proposals of these 25 finalists and will select daily hours. Thanks for sweetening up ceremony. Check out its new digs! up to 15 Levitt AMP winners, which will be Common Street. announced on December 18, 2018. Please help us rock this vote and bring more free music to our community next summer!

3 Calendar of Events

November 6, 2:00–6:00 p.m. November 16–18 MaineGeneral hosts a free cancer screening Thomas College hosts 2nd Annual Central and educational day at the Harold Alfond Maine Converge and Create Weekend Center for Cancer Care FMI: www.thomas.edu FMI: [email protected] November 17, 7:30–9:30 p.m. November 7, 12:00–2:00 p.m. Snow Pond Center for the Arts hosts Maine-ly Elder Care hosts a FREE blood Comedian Krazy Jake pressure clinic at Skowhegan Hannaford FMI: www.snowpond.org FMI: www.maine-lyeldercare.com Every Thursday, 2:00–6:00 pm November 17, 7:30 p.m. Common Street, Waterville November 8, 6:00 p.m. Colby College hosts #BersteinAt100: Cheryl Flewelling, Financial Advisor with Words, Words, Words November 1, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Raymond James Financial Services is FMI: www.colby.edu Waterville Public Library hosts Social Hour hosting a women and investing seminar, with Carly Glovinski and Tammy Rabideau titled Get Invested! at Mid-Maine Chamber November 19, 6:00–7:00 p.m. FMI: www.watervillelibrary.org of Commerce Kiwanis monthly meeting in Northern Light FMI: [email protected] Inland Hospital Cafeteria November 1 & 2, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. FMI: www.watervillekiwanis.com New Dimensions Federal Credit Union November 9–18 celebrates annual Harvest Festival Waterville Opera House presents Hello, Dolly! November 21, 12:00–2:00 p.m. FMI: www.newdimensions.fcu.org FMI: www.operahouse.org Maine-ly Elder Care hosts a FREE blood pressure clinic at Shaw’s Plaza in Waterville November 3, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. November 10, 6:00–10:00 p.m. FMI: www.maine-lyeldercare.com Good Will-Hinckley hosts a Fall Craft Fair Snow Pond Center for the Arts hosts Chili FMI: www.gwh.org & Chowder Cookoff November 23 FMI: www.snowpond.org Hot Tuna Acoustic performs at Waterville November 3, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Opera House Northern Light Inland Hospital’s Family Fun November 14, 7:30–9:30 a.m. FMI: www.operahouse.org Series hosts Fall Festival at Quarry Road Trails KVHRA meeting at Best Western Plus Waterville FMI: Family Fun Series program–Baylee FMI: www.kvhra.shrm.org November 25, 12:00–5:30 p.m. Doughty, 861-3392; Fall Festival–Matt Tree Spirits celebrates Small Business Skehan, 680-4744 November 14, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Saturday with wine tasting Waterville Creates! hosts 6th Annual FMI: www.treespiritsofmaine.com November 3, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Holiday Bazaar at Common Street Arts Kennebec Behavioral Health presents a FMI: www.watervillecreates.org November 27, 12:00–5:30 p.m. Night Out of Comedy at Club Calumet Maine Children’s Home for Little FMI: www.kbhmaine.org November 14, 5:30–7:00 p.m. Wanderers hosts Giving Tuesday. Waterville Creates! hosts public design FMI: www.mainechildrenshome.org/giving/ November 4, 7:00–11:00 a.m. workshop for the redesign of Castonguay tuesday Free ME From Lung Cancer hosts Save Square at the Chase Community Forum in the Your Breath 5K run/walk and children’s fun Bill and Joan Alfond Main Street Commons. run at Kennebec Valley YMCA FMI: www.watervillecreates.org FMI: www.freemefromlungcancer.org/ registration/

4 People News Central Maine Career Expo Former Denver Post editorial page editor Nate Towne to the position of marketing Chuck Plunkett received Colby’s 2018 director. As marketing director, Nate will & Job Fair Lovejoy Award for courageous journalism. guide and manage the marketing efforts of Plunkett is an outspoken critic of newspaper Waterville Creates! together with its arts- buyouts that diminish local journalism. He based partner organizations while promoting Thursday, delivered the Lovejoy Convocation and the greater Waterville region as a vibrant received an honorary degree. cultural destination in central Maine. November 15, 2018

Sarah Sugden, director of the nationally Welcome to Laura Cyr, KVCOG’s new acclaimed Waterville Public Library since executive director! Kennebec Valley 2005, has announced that she will be leaving Community College: Waterville to become the Director of the Waterville Creates! is pleased to announce Brown County Library System headquartered Serena Sanborn, education and outreach Alfond Campus in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Good luck! coordinator at Waterville Creates!, has been invited to participate in the “Citizen 677 Skowhegan Road, Perry, Fitts, Boulette and Fitton CPAs Science in Theory and Practice Summer Hinckley located in Bath & Oakland, recently hired School” program organized by PhD fellows Anima (Annie) Nikonthet, senior accountant, of the Vienna Doctoral School CoBeNe. to help further develop firm growth in central Attendance is free to Central Maine. Before joining the team at PFBF Jim Dinkle, executive director of FirstPark, Maine Growth Council CPAs, she worked for Price Waterhouse was recently honored by the University of Coopers in Boston for 3 yrs. She will assist Kentucky. A section of its new $250 million (CMGC) investors. For non- individuals & businesses with tax planning & student center is named for him. About a investors, the cost is $300, prep out of the Oakland office. As a valued hundred people attended for remarks and a or $500 if employers wish member of the audit department, she’ll work ribbon cutting ceremony was held followed by on compiled & reviewed financial statements a public reception and a private dinner hosted to attend both CMGC for businesses. She is also the owner of Asian by University President Dr. Eli Capilouto and semiannual job fairs. Café in Winslow. his wife at their campus residence. Not to be outdone, Mayor Jim Gray declared October Contact Elaine Theriault-Currier at Redington-Fairview General Hospital has 12, 2018 as “Jim Dinkle Day” in the City of [email protected] recently welcomed new providers: Jamiee Lexington. Congratulations! Allen, FNP; Kelsey Audie, FNP; Ashley Hill, FNP; and Zaide Ladensack, PA-C. Abiegail McGovern of Skowhegan and Accalia Jackson of Lewiston, students in the Business Warren’s Office Supplies would like to Administration Program at Kennebec Valley congratulate the following employees on Community College, have been awarded their work anniversaries: Melissa Bors–20 a $1,250 scholarship from the Maine Real yrs; Dave Ouellette–4 yrs; Jen Roberts–10 Development Association (MEREDA) for er 15, yrs; Dave Snell–20 yrs; Darlene Paine–20 yrs; study during the current academic year. omm 8: Marc Powers–11 yrs; & Chris Wacome–10 yrs. Sponsored by school Waterville Creates! , one of Maine’s (KVCC leading arts and cultural organizations and am high- a key driver in making the city a vibrant arts e is a destination in central Maine, has promoted students t

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Aqua City Actors Theatre (ACAT) and year! Eligible Maine businesses may receive arts institutions. The consolidation is also an Waterville Creates! are working together reimbursements totaling up to $15,000 important step as the three organizations to find a new venue for ACAT performancesper year for costs associated with activities plan for shared operations in the future and ask for community support in identifying in the following categories: International downtown arts center that Waterville Creates! a suitable space in the area. Since 1998, Business Development: up to $3,000–6,000 is partnering with Colby College to develop. ACAT has presented theatrical productions per activity, Export Skills Development: up Railroad Square Cinema celebrated its 40th in Studio 93, a small theatre located in to $2,000 per activity, and Export Marketing anniversary with screenings of films from The Center building at 93 Main Street in Assistance: $3,000 per activity. Please review the Cinema’s opening day in 1978. Seven downtown Waterville. the STEP 2018–2019 Guidelines, which Beauties and Casablanca screened and a have changed from previous years, before preview of a documentary by director Michael MaineGeneral Medical Center has been submitting your application. FMI:https:// McDade about the founders of the cinema, awarded the Employer Support of the www.mitc.com/how-we-help/grants/ Ken Eisen, Alan Sanborn, Lea Girardin, Gail Guard and Reserve Pro Patria Award. Chase, and Stu Silverstein culminated in a MGMC earned this recognition from the US On Sept. 15th, Low XII Central Maine chapter discussion with these original “Squares.” Department of Defense due to its steadfast Widows Sons Masonic Riders Asso. organized support of its National Guard and Reserve a ride & fundraiser that raised over $2k! They Good Will-Hinckley thanks all who employees. Chuck Hays, president & CEO also were able to collect over 400 boxes of participated in the Nature Walk on Sept.15th. of MaineGeneral Health, accepted the 2018 diapers for Maine Children’s Home’s Teen It was able to donate $120 to the American Maine Large Business Pro Patria Award during Parent School Program, plus many new toys Foundation Suicide Prevention - ME Chapter! a ceremony at Camp Chamberlain. for its Christmas Program. MaineGeneral was presented with the C. 2018 is a milestone year for Maine At Warren’s Office Supplies/Paper Klip, Everett Koop Award Honorable Mention at Development Foundation in that it is 2 Stand up desks have rebates! The DC350 the annual Health Enhancement Research celebrating its 40th Anniversary and the is one of the top rated risers currently! Organization (HERO) Forum in Ponte 25th Anniversaries of both our Leadership Contact them at 1.800.339.7103 or www. Vedra Beach, FL. 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The Innovative Programming Award Tournament to benefit Glenn Stratton (SUD) and mental health services. recognizes long-term care facilities that Learning Center at Good Will-Hinckley. have implemented a program that improves $4399 was raised. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s resident quality of life and/or quality of care. State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Waterville Creates! was awarded a $75,000 grant initiative provides funding to states Waterville Creates!, is pleased to announce grant from the National Endowment for the and U.S. territories to increase the number its plans to join forces with two of central Arts (NEA) Our Town program to undertake, of businesses that export. The objective of Maine’s leading arts institutions, the Maine in partnership with the City of Waterville, the STEP Financial Assistance Award is to Film Center and the Waterville Opera Colby College, and other partners, a encourage Maine companies to seek new House, through a formal merger effective community re-design process for Downtown international sales through financial support November 1. The merger is a natural Waterville’s central greenspace, Castonguay for costs associated with such activities. evolution of years of collaboration between Square. Maine International Trade Center is now the organizations and will help to ensure accepting applications for the new grant the long-term sustainability of these vibrant

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Spotlight on the Town of Vassalboro

In 2021 Vassalboro will be celebrating its showed VCS exceeding state averages, a 250th anniversary since incorporation. The testament to the wonderful staff, students Town supports rural quality of life, a sound and community that the school serves”. education system and good old Yankee frugality. State data shows Vassalboro’s tax The Vassalboro Business Association, rate below the average municipal rate in a member of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Maine and in Kennebec County. Commerce, meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm at the Credit Union. On July 1, 2018, the Town formed a municipal Vassalboro is also home to the Maine school department following the dissolution Criminal Justice Academy and the Kennebec of AOS 92. Vassalboro offers school choice for Water District’s treatment facility that draws lakeshore property values are improving. grades 9 -12. Most attend Erskine Academy from China Lake. Of interest then are the but students also enroll in Waterville, efforts of the China Region Lakes Alliance Shortly, the sewage treatment facilities Winslow and other area high schools. School (CRLA) and the Maine Department of Marine in Town will be replaced with a new $7 choice draws families to the Town. The Resources (DMR) to restore area alewife million connection to the Kennebec pre-K through 8 program is provided at the runs. The effort began at Webber Pond and Sanitary Treatment District. This investment Vassalboro Community School (VCS). New resulted in improving water clarity ever since. combined with existing public water service school Principal Dr. Megan Allen notes that, By clearing upstream obstructions to Three will open up new business and development “last year’s Maine Educational Assessment Mile Pond, the alewife run was extended and opportunities for the Town.—John Melrose, scores for English/Language Arts and Math this Pond is improving as well. Now the focus Vassalboro Select Board, 9/19/18 is on China Lake with several organizations working to remove or modify six dams on the outlet stream to facilitate that alewife run. Water quality is improving, the sport fishery is benefiting, annual alewife harvests are providing new revenues to Town coffers, and

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$20 gc Holy Cannoli - Ron Loubier, Zimba Co. $20 gc $10 and 1 lb. of Aroma Joe’s - Cam & Jess McKay, NLC Inc.; Paul Gendreau, Huhtamaki $24 gc Benton Family Fun Park Mini Golf 4 People - Allan Rancourt, KFS; Darlene Ratte, Best Western Plus; Danielle & Matt Marquis, Higgins & Bolduc; Brad & Bridget Fisher, Vacationland Skydiving; Harry Kojoian, Trafton Properties $25 gc Bolley’s Famous Franks - GHM Insurance Agency; Joel Allumbaugh, The Allumbaugh Group $25 gc Joseph’s Fireside Steakhouse - John Shikon & Cheri Aubertine; Amanda Drummond, Choice Wealth Investments; Don Plourde, Coldwell Banker Real Estate; Jane & Dan Bickford, Eagle Rental $25 gc Cappza’s Pizza - Tom Davis, Are You Ready to Party??; George McGregor, Turner Publishing; Central Maine Motors; Larry Sterrs, Unity Foundation $25 Gift Bag Central Maine Disposal - Charlie Giguere, Silver Street Tavern; LN Clark Inspiration Network $25 gc Silver Street Tavern - Leslie & Ian Wilson, AYC/TC; Betty Ann Davis, Houle’s Plumbing & Heating; Tom Pilsbury & Stan York, ET Transportation; Ryan Loubier, Zimba Co. $25 gc Majek Seafood - David Greene, Colby College $25 gc The Proper Pig - Johnny’s Selected Seeds; Katie Doherty, KV Chamber; Central Maine Motors; Rick Dorian, Maine Children’s Home $25 gc Maine Made & More - John & Laura Butera, DOL $25 gc Emery’s Meats & Produce - Bar Harbor Bank & Trust; Kelly Doran, Colby College; Kyle Paradis, Caswell’s Liquidation $25 gc O’Brien’s Irish Pub - Morning Sentinel $25 gc Cancun Mexican Restaurant Donated by Care & Comfort – Kennebec Electric & Lighting $25 gc Eric’s Restaurant - Jeff & Kathy Corey, Day’s Jewelers; Sharon Corwin, Colby College; Josh Tardy, Mitchell, Tardy, & Jackson Gov. Affairs; Brian Brueckman, United Health Care $25 gc Pete’s Pig & Catering donated by Care & Comfort - Angela Gibbs, Northern Light Inland Hospital $25 gc Amici’s Cucina Donated by Care & Comfort - Ed & Kerri Oliver $25 gc Aubuchon Hardware - Bangor Savings Bank $25 gc Pleau’s Market - Fortin’s Home Furnishings; Renee Hawthorne, Skowhegan Savings Bank $25 gc Asian Café - Bar Harbor Bank & Trust $25 gc Governor’s Restaurant - Alison Paine $25 gc Silver Street Tavern Donated by Care & Comfort - Nicole McSweeney, MaineGeneral Health $25 gc Selah Tea - Jean & Charlie Conway, KFS; Steve Govoni, Wentworth Partners & Associates; Bangor Savings Bank; Adrian & Patrick Phair, Lakeside Landscaping; Sandra Turner, Johnny’s Selected Seeds; Pam Natole, CB Plourde; Bruce & Amy Harrington, MSCU; Cliff Hannon, Four Seasons Wealth Strategies; Shelley Rudnicki, Shelley’s Used Cars; Tonya Clark, T-Mobile; Donald Lajoie, Lajoie Lawncare; January & Jason Furchak, CB Plourde; David Leach, D.L. Electric; Veilleux Funeral Home; Bug Busterzzz; Rick MacKenzie, Construction Consulting of Maine; Brian Brueckman, United Health Care; Harry Kojoian, Trafton Properties; Mike Runser, Valley Beverage $25 gc Amici’s Cucina & People’s United Bank Swag Bag - Lisa Hallee, Bill & Joan Alfond Foundation; Griffin & Joselyn Laney, Laney Construction $25 gc Hillman’s Bakery donated by AnnRuel Home Inspections - Buffy Higgins, MaineGeneral Health $27 Central Maine Motors 3,000 Mile Service - Carr Hussey, Sweet Mama Produce; Jim & Marlene MacNaughton, AnnRuel Home Inspections; Mike & Michelle Bard, Maurice & Son Auto Body; Brian Clark, Colby College; Maine State Credit Union; Scott MacDonald, Maine Technology Group; Bug Busterzzz; Veilleux Funeral Home; GHM; Len & Laurie Poulin, Len Poulin Excavating $30 gc 1 Hour Free Golf @ The Golf Room, Champions - Tony Bernard, Cornerstone Marketing; Jim Mitchell, Mitchell Tardy & Jackson Gov. Affairs; Harry Kojoian, Trafton Properties $30 gc Tire Rotation @ Ace Tire & Auto Services - Frank Prelgovisk, Mid-Maine Marine $30 gc Admission for 2 Sukeforth Family of Trees & 50 Tree Raffle Tickets - Dave Palmer, Transco $35 Lakes Region Dental Gift Basket - Jeff & Kathy Corey, Day’s Jewelers $40 gc Hemphill’s Feed & Saddlery - Lucille & Felix Zelenkewich, People’s United Bank $40 gc Eric’s Restaurant - Maine State Credit Union $45 Creative Print Services Deluxe Folding Chair - Joshua Karstens, CGI $46.95 American Eagle Silver Dollar donated by KSB - Leon Emery, Emery’s Meat & Produce; Nikki Desjardins, Gov. LePage’s Office; Sharon Frost $49 gc Elm City Photo Mini Portrait Session - Chris Markos, Choice Wealth Advisors $50 gc Card & Cookie of Maine - Renee Turner, KFS $50 gc Eagle Rental - Jeanne & Jay Moreau, Wrabacon $50 gc Transco Business Technologies donated by Southern Angel Properties - Rick Forsley, Choice Wealth Advisors $50 Damon’s Beverage Ice Bucket Gift Set - Cheryl Doucette, Johnny’s Selected Seeds $50 gc Cancun Mexican Restaurant - Allan Rancourt, Kennebec Federal Savings Bank; Kathy Englehart, KVCC $50 gc Shell Card donated by Dead River Company - Tina Chapman, Kennebec Behavioral Health; Pete & Nikki Labbe, Cives Steel; David Mayberry, Mayberry Builders; $50 gc Amici’s Cucina - Mary Faucher, Colby College; Garvan Donegan, CMGC; Rick Hughes, Century 21 Nason Realty; Gary Zemrak $50 Meridian’s Wine Basket - Donald Damon, Damon’s Beverage $50 Fred’s Coffee Gift Basket - Bill & Katie McCabe, Century 21 Surette $50 Treasure Chest II Treasure Trunk - Anni Roming, Kennebec Savings Bank; Heather & Nick Thorne, Coldwell Banker Plourde; Kennebec Electric & Lighting; Paul Ureneck, Colby College; John Fortin, State Farm Insurance $50 gc Majek Seafood - Maine-ly Elder Care $50 Case of Paper Plates donated by Huhtamaki - Shawn Michaud, Cunningham Security; Suzanne & Jeff Uhl-Melanson, Ameriprise Financial; GHM; Jenee Wechsler; Brian Brueckman, United Health Care $50 Ten Bags of Wood Pellets donated by Monitor of Maine - Cong. Bruce Poliquin, U.S. House of Reps. $50 LaCasse Bat – Kennebec Valley Community College $50 Visa Card donated by New Dimensions Federal Credit Union - Dan Bernier, Law Office of Daniel Bernier; Pat Michaud, Nicholson, Michaud & Co. $50 gc Hathaway Mills Antiques - Central Maine Motors $53 Scentsy Gift Basket Donated by Rachel Giguere - Ken & Margaret Viens, Kennebec Wealth Management $54.95 KMD Florist Potted Plant - Cindy Sturtevant, MaineGeneral Health $55 Mudpie Pottery & Set of Linens Donated by MSCU - Joy McKenna, MaineGeneral Health $58 gc & 2 Children’s Books, Children’s Book Cellar - Kristen Harding, Skowhegan Savings Bank $64 One Year Membership from AAA - Amy & Brian Bernatchez, CB Plourde $60 Sea Bag Wine & Opener donated by Thomas College - Mike Hersey, Moody for Governor $65 Colby College Swag Bag - Heather LeClair & Bonnie McBreairty, Coldwell Banker Plourde $66 One Month Swim & Fitness @ Best Western Plus Waterville - Mark & Sandy Ford; Matt Hunt, A2Z Computing $67 Twelve Week Subscription to the Morning Sentinel - Kim Poulin, Are You Ready to Party??; Mary Carpinito, Amici’s Cucina $72 KVCC Swag Bag - Randy Mitchell, People’s United Bank; Betty Ann Davis, Are You Ready to Party??; Philip & Terry Church, CB Plourde $73 Hair Products donated by People’s Salon & Spa - Keith McPherson, Home Energy Answers $75 gc to Heritage House - Jessica Reynolds, Kennebec Savings Bank $75 Metal Tree of Life Donated by What’s Your Sign? - Bar Harbor Bank & Trust $75 Paul G. White Interiors Granite Cutting Board - Phil Roy, Grondin’s Cleaners; Brian Brueckman, United Health Care $77 Cornerstone Marketing Company 45 Day Google Business Review - Kim Moxey, Century 21 Nason Realty $79.95 Ace Tire & Auto Services Wheel Alignment - Bart Stevens, Century 21 Nason Realty; GHM $80 Benton Family Fun Park Go Cart Rides - Rachel Giguere, Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate $100 gc Advanced One Cleaning Services - Rick Bryant, CGI $100 gc Damon’s Beverage - Caroline Toto-Lawrence, Caring Hands $100 gc Oakland Furniture - David Palmer, Transco $100 Morning Sentinel Advertising Package - Gavin & Edwina Ducker, Northern Light Inland Hospital; Dana Connors, Maine State Chamber $100 4 Tickets to Snow Pond Center for the Arts Chili Chowder Cookoff – Rick Whalen; Choice Wealth Advisors $100 gc Houle’s Heating & Plumbing - Richard Hopper, KVCC $100 Visa Card Camden National Bank - Ken & Suzanne Walsh, Alfond Youth Center $150 Paul White Granite Lazy Susan - Morning Sentinel $100 Easter in September Chocolate Basket Donated by Christopher Hastings Chocolate - John & Jackie Dalton, Northern Light Inland Hospital $120 Maple Gift Basket Donated by Bacon Farm - Fortin’s Home Furnishings $120 Children’s Gift Package, Skowhegan Wooden Rule Co.- Jamie & Luanne Phair, Alcom $125 Wine Cooler Gift Basket Donated by Century 21 Nason Realty - Shannon Haines, Waterville Creates! $129 Three Month Fitness Package Donated by Champions Fitness - Veilleux Funeral Home; Tim Walton, Cianbro $150 Echo Show donated by Skowhegan Savings Bank - Kennebec Electric & Lighting $150 Wine & Spirits Tasting, Wine Tour & Hors d’oeuvres @ Tree Spirits Winery & Distillery - Bug Busterzzz $135 Winter Comfort Basket donated by Maurice & Son Auto Body - Kim Hawkes & Judy Williams, CB Plourde $170 gc Apollo Salon Spa - Holly MacKenzie, Construction Consulting of Maine $170 Overnight Stay at Best Western Plus Waterville - Gregg & Sue Perkins, Affiliated Realty $175 Beginning Wheel Class donated by Waterville Creates - Fortin’s Home Furnishings $195 Septic Pumping donated by Central Maine Disposal - Mike Saxl, Maine Street Solutions $200 Smile Solutions Electric Toothbrush Kit - Donna Mills-Stevens, Skowhegan Savings Bank $212 Waterville Opera House Season Pass - Jay Coelho, You Broke It? $250 Parsonage House Cooking Class for Six People - Julie Delano, People’s United Bank $250 A Pair of Boston Red Sox Tickets donated by Valley Beverage - Joe & Terri Dessent $250 gc Photo Session & $50 Print or Product Credit @ Bell’s Furry Friends - David Cosgrove, CB Plourde $256 Greens Fees w/ Carts for Four Players donated by Natanis Golf Course - Brian Brueckman, United Health Care $275 Evolution Salon Hair Care Project Gift Bag - Severin Beliveau, Preti Flaherty $297 Harry J. Smith Company 2 Front Wheel Alignments/3 Oil Changes/2 Tire Rotations - Kennebec Electric & Lighting $300 Greens Fees Voucher for 4 Players donated by Waterville Country Club - Charlie Giguere, Silver Street Tavern $375 Curved Charcoal Granite Bench donated by MacKenzie Landscaping, Inc. - Tim & Laurie Connelly, TLC Properties $400 Maine Tourmaline Necklace donated by Larsen’s Jewelers - Jeff Sneddon, KVCC $500 Smiles for Maine Voucher off Invisalign Treatment - Rick Berg, Camden National Bank; Marty Allen, What About Maine Magazine; Randy Belanger, Harry J. Smith Co. $500 Team Building in the Kitchen & MaineGeneral Health for 12 People - Kevin Casey, KVCC $500 Treasure Chest donated by Treasure Chest II - Andy McGadney, Colby College $500 Mix Maine Media Advertising Package - Bangor Savings Bank $500 Mid-Maine Chamber Second Chance Cash Drawing - Tony Bernard, Cornerstone Marketing $675 Turner Publishing Voucher 3x7.5 Color Ad - Paul Boghossian, Developer $750 Mid-Maine Chamber Cash Prize - Central Maine Motors $1500 Mid-Maine Chamber Cash Prize - Alan Breton, Oakland Furniture $3000 Mid-Maine Chamber Cash Prize - Tony Buxton, Preti Flaherty Day’s Jewelers Raffle - Morganite 14k Rose Gold Necklace w/ Diamonds Value $799 - Jill Fortin, Fortin’s Home Furnishings 50/50 Raffle $1035.00 Cash - Rachel Giguere, CB Plourde Open Ticket - Charlie Giguere, Silver Street Tavern Ray Haskell Ford-Lincoln & Preowned Prize Wheel Winners - Heather MacKenzie, CB Plourde; Cameron McKay, NLC, Inc; Day’s Jewelers; Suzanne Uhl-Melanson, Ameriprise Financial; Charlie Gaunce, Central Maine Motors Auto Group Winners of Coldwell Banker Plourde Stainless Steel Water Bottle - Phil Parks, Treasure Chest II; Veilleux Funeral Home; Ryan & Candice Flaherty, Waterville Brewing Co.; Bar Harbor Bank & Trust; Central Maine Motors; Rita & Doug Sukeforth; Matt Libby, Choice Wealth Advisors; John Beaupre, Ayotte Market; Shelley Bacon, Bacon Farm; Kelly Rancourt, KSB; Gary Levesque, NY Life; Gary Hammond, Hammond Tractor; Tracy Warren, KSB; Kennebec Electric & Lighting; Dwight Leighton, Caswell’s Liquidation; Lucille & Felix Zelenkewich, Peoples United Bank; Sara & Rick Barry, Northern Light Inland Hospital; John Jabar, Central America Equipment; Brandi Meisner, Skowhegan Wooden Rule Co.; Sandy Day, Days Travel; Rick Hopper, KVCC; Karen Heck & Bruce Olsen, Tree Spirits; LN Clark Inspiration Network; Megan Loubier, Skowhegan Savings Bank; Suzanne & Jeff Uhl-Melanson, Ameriprise Financial; Rachel Anderson, CB Plourde; Dan Booth, Northern Light Inland Hospital; Morning Sentinel; Sherry Fisher, Johnny’s Selected Seeds; Jiggs Lawler, WMHB; GHM; Ted Helberg; Dan Lugo, Colby College; David Grenier, KSB; Rita Menoudarakos, The End Zone; Anne Lagassey, KVCC; Steve Bard, Bard & Sons; John Marden, Marden’s Discount Store; Tammy Rabideau & Cindy Jacobs, Waterville Public Library; Dave Palmer, Transco; Elizabeth Barron, United Way of Mid-Maine; The O’Hara Family, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Peter Mills, Maine Turnpike Authority; Bob Rosenthal, Rosenthal Properties; Jocelyn Libby; Holly & Everett Rossignol; Maine State Credit Union; Betty Mills; Ken & Renee MacKenzie. MacKenzie Landscaping; Sherwood & Laurie Booker, Brown House Properties; Dwight & Patricia Lanning; Joel Smith; John Templin Jr., The Laundry Lounge; Chuck Hays, MaineGeneral Health; Shirlie Jolicoeur & Norman Willette; Shannon & Parish Manser, Brown House Properties; Tony Gatti, Hathaway Antiques; Tim & Andrea Welch, C&J Towing; Kathy Burkhart, AYRTP??;Doug & Tania Carnrick, Belgrade Lakes Resources; Renee Hawthorne, Skowhegan Savings Bank; Kyle Paradis, Caswell’s Liquidation; Dan Tilton, Skowhegan Savings Bank; Bangor Savings Bank; Bert Lanquet, Golden Pond Wealth Management; Laurie Lachance, Thomas College; Pam Trinward, Cong. Pingree’s Office; Peter & Sally DeGreco, Maine & Co.

Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets and to all the businesses that donated these fabulous prizes. We value your continued support! A special thank you to Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate for providing a fabulous gift for all the remaining ticket holders and for being the major sponsor of this event, as well as to Bar Harbor Bank & Trust and Choice Wealth Advisors for sponsoring happy hour.

We’ve got the perfect gift for everyone!

50 Elm Street, Waterville | 207.873.3315 www.midmainechamber.com | [email protected]

Gift Certificates

Accepted at over 200 local businesses. See list for participating members on back or visit www.midmainechamber.com for the most up-to-date list.

Chamber gift certificates are available at If you’re a Chamber member and Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s office. would like to participate in our gift Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM. certificate program, call us today. It’s a free and great member benefit! Call ahead and we’ll have them ready for you to pick up at your convenience! Cash, checks and all major credit cards accepted. These are the perfect present for: Holiday gifts | Birthdays | Charitable donations Thank you to our sponsor, Showers | Wedding | Simply just because Kennebec Savings Bank. 18 Below Raw Bar & Grill Central Maine Motors George Roderigue & Sons Lyman’s Farm & Hardware Store Saturn Business Services Carbon Copy A&G Shooting Central Maine Power GHM Agency Lynch Landscaping School Street Yoga AAA Travel and Insurance Central Maine Septic & Portable Grass Eaters Lawn Care & MacKenzie Landscaping, Inc. Toilets Maintenance Sherwin-Williams Advance 1 Cleaning Services, Inc. Magic Falls Rafting Central Maine Web Grondin’s Certified Cleaners Silver Street Tavern AFC-Augusta Fuel Company Maine Fire Equipment Co. Champions Fitness Club H&R Block Smile Solutions Alfond Youth Center Maine Made & More Chase Toys Hamelin Furniture Company Smiles for Maine Orthodontics by Allied Realty Maine Wilderness Tours Dr. Charlie Ruff Children’s Book Cellar Hamlin’s Marine American Glass Company Maine-ly Power Sports Snow Pond Cruises and Historical Children’s Discovery Museum Hammond Lumber Company Amici’s Cucina MaineGeneral Medical Center Tours Christopher Hastings Confections Hammond Tractor Company Animal Hospital of Waterville Mainely Brews Restaurant & Somerset Stone & Stove Colby College Hampton Inn Brewhouse Annie’s Variety Spell Bound Colorgraphics LLC Hemphills Horses, Feed and Marden’s, Inc. State Farm Insurance – John Anytime Fitness Saddlery, Inc. Comics, Cards & Collectibles McCormack Building Supply, Inc Fortier Apollo Day Spa & Salon Heritage House Community Production, LLC Mei Dream Steve’s Appliance Service & Sales Applebee’s International, Inc. Hibachi Supreme Buffet Courtney’s Wicked Goods Meridians Strictly Roofing Aquarius Pools and Spas Hillman’s Bakery Creative Hardwood Floors Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter SweetFrog Premium Frozen Are You Ready To Party?? Holy Cannoli, Inc. Yogurt Crossfit Decal Ming Lee Aroma Joe’s Home Depot The End Zone Day’s Jewelers Minuteman Signs Asian Cafe Home Energy Answers The Framemakers Days Travel Bureau Mix Maine Media Athenas by Ashleigh HomeStyle Customer Kitchens & The Last Unicorn Diane’s Travel Agency Monitor of Maine B&B Embroidery and Ink Bath The Pointe Afta Dixon’s Country Market Morning Sentinel Bacon Farm Maple Products LLC Hometown Veterinary Care The Proper Pig Downeast Energy Nardi Appraisal Service Becky’s Seafood & Vegetables Humane Society-Waterville Area The Purple Cow House of Echo Valley Farm/Wilson Family Itali-ah Natanis Golf Course Pancakes Belgrade Lakes Boat Auto & RV Maple Syrup Storage Jin Yuan New Dimensions Federal Credit Thompson Volkswagen Audi Elm City Photo, Inc. Union Mazda Benton Family Fun Park Johnny’s Selected Seeds Emery’s Meat & Produce New England Animal Hospital Treasure Chest II Berry’s Stationers Joseph’s Fireside Restaurant Enchanted Herbs & Teas Northeast Laboratory Services Uncle Dean’s Natural Market Best Western Plus – Waterville Joseph’s Sporting Goods Eric’s Restaurant O’Brien’s Irish Restaurant & Pub Virtual Dimensions Beverly’s Card & Gift Kennebec Electric & Lighting Evolution Salon Orthopedic Physical Therapy Ware-Butler, Inc. BNI Elm City Referral Source Kennebec Eye Care Chapter Eye Care of Maine Parsonage House Waterville Area Habitat for Kennebec Valley Community Humanity Boards Under My Feet Eye for Detail Penske Truck Rental College Waterville Country Club Bromar Printing Fairfield Antiques Mall Kennebec Valley Human PFBF, Certified Public Account- ants Waterville Florist & Event Buen Apetito Favorites OTB Resources Association Planning Pine Tree Cellular Bug Busterzzz Fieldstone Gardens Inc. Korner Store & Deli Waterville House of Pizza Pleau’s Market C. B. Davis Co., Inc. Fieldstone Meadows, LLC KSW Federal Credit Union Waterville Opera House Pool Tech Campbell’s Agway True Value Firehouse Subs KV CrossFit Waterville Public Library PRO Moving Service Cancun Mexican Restaurant Fireside Inn & Suites Lakeside Landscape What’s Your Sign? Punch Construction Services Capital Area Federal Credit Union Fortin’s Home Furnishings Larsen’s Jewelry Whisperwood Lodge & Cottages Radio Communications Care & Comfort Fowlers Roofing Lavender Designs Yankee Communications Railroad Square Cinema Caswell’s Liquidation Center Garland Road Small Animal Hos- Little Pictures of Maine Yankee Trophy pital RE-BOOKS Used and Rare Books Central Maine Disposal Loyal Biscuit Co. You Broke IT? Gene’s Market Lunanightday Antiques and Art Redington Museum For over 50 years, the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce has presented awards to deserving and distinguished area businesses 56th Annual and professionals. We want to know who you believe is deserving of these prestigious awards. Please take the time to review the Awards Ceremony selection criteria below. All nominees must be members in good April 25, 2019 standing except for distinguished community service award. Help us Celebrate our region’s successes!

DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD The nominee must have:  Been involved with the betterment of the community for at least ten years  Demonstrated community leadership  Initiated creativity with no fewer than three areas of community service  Demonstrated unselfishness towards the economic betterment of the mid-Maine area as well as resourcefulness. Your nominee and explanation of why this person is deserving of this award ______BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year Award is given to an area business principle or officer who:  Displays solid leadership in setting the positive direction of his/her company  Maintains integrity and professionalism  Has a vision within the free enterprise system of our region. Your nominee and explanation of why this person is deserving of this award ______BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award is given to an area business that:  Exemplifies commitment to growth within the community through an expansion of workforce, major renovations and/or foresight  Contributed to the overall well-being of the community. Your nominee and explanation of why this person is deserving of this award ______OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL To nominate a person for the outstanding professional award, the nominee must:

 Hold a certificate within their profession ( i.e. doctor, lawyer, educators, CPA)

 Give back to the community. Your nominee and explanation of why this person is deserving of this award ______COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT OF THE YEAR Nominees in this category must:  Enhance the community and promote economic growth for the well-being of the area  Encourage further development in the region and be a non or not-for-profit 501 (c) or 501 (c) 6. Your nominee and explanation of why this person is deserving of this award ______RISING STAR AWARD The Rising Star Recipient must:  Be under the age of 40  Be in management or other leadership capacity within the business organization  Illustrate a combination of business success and community involvement. Your nominee and explanation of why this person is deserving of this award ______CUSTOMER SERVICE STARDOM AWARD Nominees in this category must:  Illustrate pride in his/her job  Demonstrate examples of exceptional customer service. Your nominee and explanation of why this person is deserving of this award ______ELIAS A. JOSEPH AWARD “In honor of Elias A. Joseph, for dedication of over 28 years of volunteer and loyal service to the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and for professional achievement and unselfish devotion to his community, effectively developing, coordinating and supervising programs and projects that greatly enhanced all the people of mid-Maine for over a quarter of a century, and acknowledging his exceptional initiative, that includes over 10,000 hours of volunteer service to this Chamber of Commerce, we of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors hereby proclaim and declare that henceforth the Elias A. Joseph Award shall be awarded to those most worthy to bear the name and having displayed similar service to the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.” Your nominee and explanation of why this person is deserving of this award ______To submit a nomination, please respond by fax or email to the Mid-Maine Chamber office by December 8. Send a statement explaining why your nominee meets the criteria and is deserving of the award. Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce 50 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901 P: (207) 873 - 3315 | F: (207) 877 - 0087 [email protected] Remember to review the criteria for each category, and provide your nominee’s name and reason for nomination for the category. We are looking forward to receiving your response as soon as possible. Please join us at our Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Kennebec Valley Community College’s Fairfield Campus to celebrate our distinguished area business leaders.

Dear Waterville Business Owner,

On Saturday, December 8th the City of Waterville will once more play host to “Joy to the Ville” – an all-day community event meant to celebrate the magic of the holiday season here on the Kennebec. Waterville Creates! and its partners the Waterville Opera House, the Maine Film Center, the Waterville Public Library, the Colby Museum of Art, and the Children’s Discovery Museum are joining forces to offer a day of free, family-friendly holiday programming throughout Waterville – and we need your help!

To make this holiday celebration as vibrant and fun as possible, we’re asking local businesses to get involved by planning a special holiday activity at your location so there are joyful activities throughout town. Your activity could be as simple as giving out free mini candy canes to children on the day, offering a special “Joy to the Ville” discount to shoppers, or perhaps you could handout a sample of your product or serve hot cocoa – really it’s up to you!

To help you plan accordingly, included with this letter is a Participation Form including the activities currently planned by Waterville Creates! and its community partners – all of the activities listed are free of charge and open to the public, and we have staggered the hours to allow participants to experience as many of these fun activities throughout town as possible.

Waterville Creates! and our partners will publicize your participation in this city-wide day of celebration and community on Facebook and social media, in advertising and promotional materials, and on the event website. To participate, fill out the attached form and return it to Nate Towne at Waterville Creates! by Friday, November 16th. If you have any questions, please call or email Nate at 207-509-3365 or [email protected].

Thank you for your consideration – let’s make this a day of true Joy throughout our Ville!

Yours in holiday cheer and seasonal greetings,

Shannon Haines President & CEO, Waterville Creates! Joy to the Ville Participation Form

Please fill out the form and return to Nate Towne at Waterville Creates! by Friday, November 17. We will publicize any specials and extended hours you offer during this celebration. If you have any questions, please call Nate at 207- 509-3365. The form may also be mailed, or information can be emailed to [email protected].

Business:

Address:

Contact:

Phone: email:

 I will conduct the following special event(s), sale(s) during the city-wide Joy to the Ville community celebration on Saturday, December 8:

 I will have extended hours on Saturday, December 8.  Additional information:

Following is a list of scheduled Joy to the Ville events to help you plan your special joyous activities:

• Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at Kringleville in Castonguay Square, 93 Main Street in Downtown Waterville see http://kringleville.org/santas-schedule/ for more information • Holiday Card and Ornament Making at Common Street Arts at Hathaway from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Create, Design and Write your own Storybook with the Colby Museum of Art at the Alfond Commons Chase Forum from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm • Free screening of Home Alone the movie at Railroad Square Cinema from 10:00 am – 12:00pm

Waterville Creates! – 10 Water Street, Suite 106 – Waterville, ME 04901 2nd Annual Central Maine Converge and Create Weekend Friday, November 16 12:30 - 8:00pm Saturday, November 17 8:30am - 12:30pm At Thomas College Cost: $35 (Free for College Students)

Join us for an exciting two-day event focused on elevating the innovative, entrepreneurial and revenue potential of Central Maine’s people and businesses. Attendee Tracks: Startup Take the leap and learn how to launch your idea or venture full-time.

Scale Take your existing business to the next level and grow your revenue.

Side Hustle Monetize your hobby, utilize modern sales platforms and build a brand. Organizing Partners:

Harold Alfond® Institute for Business Innovation

Top Gun Program Coming to Central Maine The Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College, in partnership with the Central Maine Growth Council, is pleased to announce that it will host a “Top Gun” program starting in early 2019 for entrepreneurs in Kennebec and Somerset Counties, as well as in the communities of Burnham, Unity, Thorndike, Freedom and Troy, who are involved in agriculture and specialty food and beverage businesses. Program Details:

• The program consists of a cohort of between 8 to 10 businesses. • The cohort of businesses meet on a weekly basis and are provided with top-level instruction, networking and mentorship over a 15-week duration. • Industry and topic experts are brought in weekly to work with participants. • Participating entrepreneurs will work toward developing a business pitch that they will deliver in a friendly competition with their cohort. • Two entrepreneurs will be selected to compete in the state’s Top Gun Showcase business pitch competition at the end of the program for the grand prize of $25,000. • The program is offered at a significant discount of $500 due to sponsorships from the Small Business Administration and the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College. Take the next step: Entrepreneurs that are within the geographic area, that are pursuing businesses in the agriculture and specialty food and beverage sectors and that would like to take their business to the next level, should go to www.mced.biz to submit an application for selection into the program. Applications are being taken until November 15, 2018.

For more information or for assistance in applying, interested entrepreneurs can also contact Mike Duguay at the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at 207-859-1151 or at [email protected].