Great Race is coming to Gardiner on June 30th!
History will be made in Downtown Gardiner on June 30th, as the convoy of 140 classic cars (10 of which are from Maine) crosses The Great Race finish line from 2-5PM! From 11-7PM, Historic Downtown Gardiner businesses will welcome attendees to their restaurants and retail shops. There will be food trucks, live music from The GemsTones, theatre, activities, & more! This is a FREE event with an amazing family-friendly atmosphere!
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Application is now OPEN for 2024 Kennebec Leadership Institute
Applications are now being accepted for the Class of 2024 cohort for the Kennebec Leadership Institute. Applications will be accepted through June 28th so don't wait!
The Kennebec Leadership Institute's (KLI) goal is to assure a continuing flow of able, committed, and resourceful leaders to serve our communities. As the oldest leadership program in the state, KLI draws prospective leaders from a broad cross-section of businesses, organizations, and the community.
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June 12th | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Kennebec Valley Chamber
105 Second Street, Hallowell, ME
Allison frequently gives talks on managing stress, overcoming Impostor Syndrome, and creating healthy team dynamics. Learn more about Allison by clicking here!
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June 26th | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kennebec Valley Humane Society
168 Leighton Rd. Augusta, ME
Join us for a fun night of networking, a Ribbon Cutting, and furry friends!
You never know, you may leave with a new pet!
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Trivia for a Cause
School's (almost) Out!
June 5th| 5:00-7:00PM
1-7-10 Bowling & Entertainment Center
Augusta, ME
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Behind the Scenes
with
Absolem Cider Company
July 10th | 5:00-7:00PM
799 Winthrop Center Rd
Winthrop, ME 04364
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Woodlands Senior Living First in Maine to Earn Accreditation for Assisted Living
Woodlands Senior Living has announced that seven of its ten locations have been accredited by the Joint Commission, with three additional locations expected to earn the distinction in the coming weeks. Woodlands Senior Living are the first assisted living facilities in the state to earn this designation, which is essentially a premier status for assisted living. Woodlands Senior Living of Farmington was the first to receive confirmation of accreditation.
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Reset in the Vibrancy of Nature: The Odyssey of Light Throughout Maine
Monkitree invites you to join them for the opening of "Reset in the Vibrancy of Nature: THe Odyssey of Light Throughout Maine," a show of works by Andrea Darok.
The show can be seen at Monkitree located at 263 Water Street, Gardiner ME during regular shop hours: Tues - Fri 10-5, Saturday 10-4 or by appointment through July 13, 2024!
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Amtrak Downeaster's Seasonal Schedule Now in Effect
The Amtrak Downeaster's Spring-Summer Schedule went into effect on May 20th, 2024.
Seasonal service to Old Orchard Beach is now available!
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The Kennebec Historical Society’s June Presentation: “Logging in Maine” | |
This slide presentation, titled “Logging in Maine,” describes logging from its earliest methods, including primitive cutting and hauling methods and water-powered sawmills, to the development of steam log haulers and steam-powered sawmills in the early 20th century.
The Kennebec Historical Society’s June presentation is free to the public (donations are gladly accepted) and will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at the Augusta City Center, located at 16 Cony Street in Augusta. If you have any questions about the program, please call Scott Wood, executive director, at 622-7718.
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Kelli Gilzow Stowell, Program Coordinator at Augusta Adult and Community Educations, earns Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education from USM | |
Augusta Adult and Community Education, proudly announces Kelli Gilzow Stowell, Program Coordinator has earned her Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education through the University of Southern Maine.
Kelli Gilzow Stowell, 41, joined Augusta Adult and Community Education in October 2022 as an Administrative Assistant. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the cognitive development perspective, where students learn best by exploring their environments.
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Proposed Rules Released for ME PFML
Last week the Department of Labor released proposed rules for Maine's Paid Family Medical Leave Program. The draft rules indicate that beginning January 1, 2025, all employers/employees (unless an employer chooses to fund 100%) are required to contribute to the state plan.
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WELCOME:
Advance 1 Cleaning Services
T.J. Bolduc, (207) 873-1241
tj@advance1clean.com
Waterville
Autumns Cafe
Melody Sirois, (207) 480-1114
msirois2022@autumnscafes.com
Hallowell
Bench & Field Architecture
Andrew Hankermeyer, (207) 649-2561
ahankermeyer@gmail.com
Rome
Hearthside Vine & Tap
Alec Rogers, (207) 622-3776
info@maineevergreenhotel.com
Augusta
On The Kennebec
David Hayes, (910) 286-1871
dhayes1702@gmail.com
Readfield
Sweet Tooth Fudge
Elizabeth Corkum, (207) 441-9431
sweettoothfudgellc@gmail.com
Gray
The Lighthouse Wine and Seafood
Nick Nel, (207) 622-1221
tlh1221@roadrunner.com
Manchester
Wander Pizza Co.
Bobby Magda, (207) 213-4755
bobm@wanderpizza.com
Augusta
White Duck Brew Pub
Renee Adams, (207) 395-5263
marketing@whiteduckpub.com
Winthrop
New Members Sponsored By:
Central Maine Power and Maine Savings Federal Credit Union
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40 YEARS
Pine State Beverage
30 YEARS
Fairway Motor Lodge and Extended Stay, Super 8 Motel, Transco Business Technologies
20 YEARS
BONNEY Staffing Center, Bread of Life, Children's Center: Early Intervention and Family Support, College Carry-Out, Golden Pond Wealth Management, Maine Armory Rentals, Pinkham Insurance Agency, Riverview Psychiatric Center, Vallee, Harwood, & Blouin Real Estate
10 YEARS
Blane Casey Building Contractor, Inc., Burgess Technology Services, Fowler's Roofing & Construction, J.F. Scott Construction, Kents Hill School, Milestone Communications
5 YEARS
Austin Associates, P.A., Gallant Therapy Services, Gowells Shop N Save, Inc., Homewood Suites by Hilton Augusta, Sherwin-Williams, Winthrop Area Federal Credit Union
RENEWING
1st Choice Storage LLC, Bagel Mainea, Generators of Maine, Hello, Good Pie Bakery & Café, Machias Savings Bank, Maine Savings FCU, Manchester Motors, Technology Solutions of Maine, Wicked Board Charcuterie, Wilkinson Law, PLLC, Winthrop Workspace, Wrapped Up Coffee House & Kitchen
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Michele Pelletier, Chair*
PERFORMANCE Foodservice - NorthCenter
Amy Marston, Chair-Elect*
Central Maine Power Company
Lori Dube, Vice Chair*
Sprague & Curtis Real Estate
Matthew Tardiff, Treasurer*
J.S. McCarthy Packaging and Print
Tim Walton, Past Chair
Walton External Affairs, LLC.
Cathy DeMerchant, Human Resources*
Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc.
Katie Doherty, President & CEO*^
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
* Executive Committee ^ Full-Time Executive
Randall Anderson
The Meadows Golf Club
Karen Boston
Lipman Katz & Boston, P.A
Nathan Cotnoir
Camden National Bank
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Sue Grenier
G&E Roofing Co., Inc.
Eric Jermyn
Cross Employee Benefits
Earl Kingsbury
City of Augusta
Robbi Lockhart
Team EJP
Steven Marson
Central Maine Pyrotechnics
Nicole McSweeney
MaineGeneral Health
Stacey L. Morrison
Ganneston Construction Corp.
Rebecca Pushard
MIKA
Lynn Quirion
Macomber, Farr & Whitten
Alec Rogers
Maine Evergreen Hotel & Maine Gallery of Art
Andrew Silsby
Kennebec Savings Bank
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Sincerely,
KVCC Staff
Katie Doherty, President & CEO
Lindsay Corbett, Chief Operating Officer
Melissa Walden, Membership & Development Director
Shelly LaVerdiere, Event & Program Manager
Lauren Turcotte, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
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