Applications for KLI are open until July 19th!
The Kennebec Leadership Institute (KLI) seeks to foster a network of leaders who are committed to understanding and improving the Kennebec Valley. Over 600 alumni have already benefited from KLI.
If you work and live in Kennebec Valley, are interested in community and professional betterment and are committed to building new leadership skills and knowledge, then the Kennebec Leadership Institute is for you!
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Kennebec River Brewfest | August 3
Kennebec River Brewfest is back for its 7th summer! Get ready to spend the day enjoying brews from all over the state, amazing food from local vendors, live music, and fun activities!
For just $40 you get a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited tastings of over 100+ brews and access to the amazing food, live music, and festivities! Tickets are selling fast, get yours today!
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Tickets
$40 Now
$50 at the Door
$15 Designated Driver Ticket
All regular tickets come with a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited tastings, and access to the food, live music, and festivities. Designated Driver Ticket excludes tasting glass and unlimited tastings
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July 10th | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Kennebec Valley Chamber
105 Second Street, Hallowell, ME
Kelly Flagg will be sharing some lessons from her 25-year career in leadership. The session will be entertaining, story focused and will engage the crowd to think about their own role as a leader in a new light!
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June 17th | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
1st Choice Storage
165 River Rd, Chelsea, ME 04330
1st Choice Storage and Statewide Towing have one of the largest indoor storage facilities in the Chelsea, ME area!
Join us for a fun night of networking, snacks, and touring another fantastic local business!
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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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Trivia for a Cause:
Dog Days of Summer
benefitting the
Cobbosee Lake Association
August 7th | 5:00-7:00PM
1-7-10 Bowling & Entertainment Center | Augusta, ME 04330
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IRONMAN is back July 28th for another year in Kennebec Valley! We need over 900 volunteers for this world-renowned ultimate endurance challenge! There is a wide range of volunteer opportunities available. Volunteer groups are welcomed and encouraged for opportunities like environmental crew, bike course aid stations, and more.
Learn more about IRONMAN and register to volunteer below!
The Ironman Foundation provides grant opportunities to nonprofit or school groups/sports teams who commit designated levels of volunteers. You do not have to hold a 501c3 status to be applicable, but it must be for a charitable cause.
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Join us on August 21st for Chamber Connection, where Peter Gore from Maine Street Solutions will be discussing the new updates to the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Law. If you are a business owner, knowing the changes to this law are extremely important. Spots are limited, register today! | |
The Great Race Finishes in Gardiner, ME | |
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It was a historic day for our region on Sunday, as almost 140 classic cars crossed the finish line of the Great Race, a 2,300-mile rally style race that began in Owensboro, KY!
Approximately 3,000 people filled the streets of Downtown Gardiner to watch this spectacle unfold. It was a fun and exciting day with food trucks, live music, and shopping.
We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who made bringing the Great Race to Gardiner possible. Our volunteers worked extensively to answer questions and navigate cars and brought such a fun energy to the day. Thank you to Team EJP and Peter Prescott for playing such a pivotal role in bringing this amazing event to us, and thank you to our sponsors, as none of this would've been possible without your support! Below you can view a photo album from the day, taken by Kennebec Valley's very own Dave Dostie!
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The Kennebec Historical Society and the Maine State Library Presents: "The Maine Roadshow"
After spending five years traveling thousands of miles around Maine, here are a few things writer Tim O’Brien has learned, according to a summary of his recent book, The Maine Roadshow: A Roadside Tour of the State’s History, Culture, Food, Funk & Oddities: “There’s a one-ton replica of the Liberty Bell on the grounds of the Maine State Capitol. The seeds for the Space Shuttle Pines, now growing in Augusta, travelled 2.4 million miles before being planted. Our state has more moose per mile than any of the other lower 48 states. Maine’s oldest town was incorporated 125 years before the birth of the United States. There’s a building in Columbia Falls that looks like a blueberry and one in Wells that looks like a hunk of cheese.”
O’Brien, the Kennebec Historical Society’s speaker for July, has captured these and other Maine highlights in his illustrated book. His lecture, supported by a PowerPoint presentation, will be about the book. A resident of Belgrade and Nashville, Tennessee, he is a photojournalist with 18 books to his credit. He has worked for decades as a communications specialist in the entertainment industry chronicling theme parks, amusement parks, roadside attractions, circuses, carnivals, and sideshows.
The lecture, co-sponsored by the Maine State Library, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. July 17, 2024, at the library’s temporary location, 242 State Street in Augusta. Donations are gladly accepted. If you have any questions about the event, please call the society at (207) 622-7718
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Host Your Next Gathering at Viles Arboretum! | |
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Nestled in the heart of Augusta, the Arboretum is a beautiful and convenient venue for your next gathering. Close to I-95, restaurants, shopping, and lodging, it offers a change of pace from the typical banquet hall or conference room. Enjoy 224 acres of gardens, trails, and natural habitats.
Members of Viles Arboretum receive a 35% discount on facility rentals!
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Harry and Lyss Media Collaborate with Augusta Country Club | |
Belgrade-based Husband and Wife Media Production team, Harry and Lyss Media, collaborated with Augusta Country Club to create a unique and exciting drone flythrough video showcasing the entire club in one continuous drone shot. Harry and Lyss specialize in these interior drone tours and are one of the only companies in the state offering such services. You can watch the video by clicking here. | |
Celebrate July 4th at the Fort! | |
Fort Western (1754) National Historic Landmark and Living History Museum on the Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine will host an Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.
The City of Augusta's Independence Day Parade begins at 10:00 am at the State Capital. It goes from Capital Street to State Street through Memorial Circle to Water Street, turning right onto Cony Street and ending at the entrance of Old Fort Western. Throughout the day tours are available for visitors to walk through the Fort, Store, and House to view period rooms and exhibits and talk with historical interpreters about daily life in the 18th century and the history of the Fort. There will be period music and our annual Independence Day Hotdog fundraiser (11:00 am – 4:00 pm).
Old Fort Western, a not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and interpreting the National Historic Landmark, Fort, Store, and House located on the Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine. For more information about the Independence Day Celebration event, including the schedule, activities, and admission details, please call 207-626-2385, email oldfort@oldfortwestern.org, or check out our Facebook page at Old Fort Western – Augusta, Maine.
Admission rates (non-Augusta residents): $15.00 for adults, $8.00 for children (5-14), $13.00 for Seniors (60+) and veterans, and $35.00 for families up to 5. Augusta residents, children under 5, and active military are FREE of charge.
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WELCOME:
Blessed Island Antiques
Karyn Hixon (207) 844-4306
blessedislandantiques@yahoo.com
Gardiner
Consolidated Communications
Selma Arney, (916) 740-9411
selma.arney@consolidated.com
Augusta
ESM, Inc.
Jennifer Cunningham, (207) 622-5946
humanresources@esm-augusta.com
Augusta
Epic Vue Studios Video Production and Marketing
Brian Bourque, (207) 631-8870
info@epicvuestudios.com
Benton
North Country Harley-Davidson
Chris Giampietro, (207) 622-7994
nchdsales@gmail.com
Augusta
Spinning Head Vintage
Andrew Truman, (207) 485-8343
spinningheadvintage@gmail.com
Gardiner
Stepping Stones Montessori School
Carrie Gervais, (207) 446-5933
learn@steppingstonesmontessorischool.com
Chelsea
Twin City Financial Group
Bobbi Isbister, (207) 622-4565
ryan@twincityfg.com
Augusta
New Members Sponsored By:
Central Maine Power and Maine Savings Federal Credit Union
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30 YEARS
Relocation Rental Services, WABI-TV
20 YEARS
Aerus, Cives Steel Company, FirstPark, Riverfront Barbeque & Grille, SERVPRO of Augusta / Waterville, Woodlands Senior Living
10 YEARS
Augusta Trails, Camden National Bank, Cape Air, Family Violence Project, Fielding's Oil and Propane, Kennebec River Dentistry, Stained Glass Express
5 YEARS
Fedcap Inc., Magnusson Balfour Commercial & Business Brokers, One River CPAs, Statewide Towing Inc.
RENEWING
Acadia Benefits, AcupunctureME, Days Inn by Wyndham Augusta, Insurance and Retirement Solutions, Maine's Finest Cleaners, Nellie's 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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