19th Annual Central Maine Bu s i n e s s Journal 2016-2017 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