Chamber News October 2013 - Bangor Region Chamber of
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Chamber News October 2013 - Bangor Region Chamber of
Chamber News October 2013 Help us recognize greatness I woke to a chill the other morning, and it stirred memories of previous winters. Those cold, cold days when we seem to depend on each other far more. Last January, on the coldest of those days, we gathered in the doomed Bangor Civic Center and reminded one another of how interconnected our lives are. Seven individuals and organizations from our region received recognition as part of our annual awards dinner. Fittingly, as we celebrated the end of the old Auditorium and Civic Center and the anticipation of the new Cross Insurance Center, Peter Vigue of Cianbro - whose firm helped make the new facility possible - received our most distinguished honor, the Norbert X. Dowd Award. This year we realize a long-held dream of holding our awards dinner in a new, modern facility that has reinvigorated our community. Our 2014 Annual Awards Dinner promises to be our largest and best so far. Mark it on your calendar for Jan. 22. But who, you say, will be honored at this very first Chamber dinner in this wonderful facility? Well, the answer to that is, I don't know. But perhaps you do. In the coming weeks we will be taking nominations for our 2014 awards. And if you know of an individual or organization that deserves recognition, we'd like to hear from you. By John Porter, President & CEO Among those to be honored is, of course, the Dowd Award recipient, given to a person who has distinguished himself or herself through a lifetime of both community involvement and business success. Other awards given out include Business of the Year, the Community Service Award, NonProfit of the Year, the Arthur Comstock Professional Service Award, the Bion and Dorain Foster Entrepreneurship Award and the Catherine Lebowitz Award for Public Service. I'd be remiss if I also did not mention other significant honors given out by the Bangor Region Chamber or its programs. The Chamber honors a person who has helped the organization through his or her volunteer service with a Volunteer of the Year Award, given out at our annual meeting and breakfast. The Fusion Bangor group of young professionals now hosts an annual awards Extravaganza - set for Nov. 9 this "...purpose behind year at the Brick Church. The Bangor Region Leadership Institute has the Eames and Creaser Awards, honoring both community service and service all these honors is to to the program. remind ourselves of what an amazing place the Bangor Region is." Our process for selecting awards starts with nominations, and you will find a link on our website, bangorregion.com, to help in this process. Once we have those nominations in hand - and they are due by the close of business on Monday, Oct. 14 - the Chamber's board will select the winners. All board members are invited to the workshop where we sort through nominees and recommend those to be honored, and then the full board ratifies the choices. As I've said before, it certainly is nice that we can recognize the individuals and organizations that contribute so much to our community. All are deserving. But the real purpose behind all these honors is to remind ourselves of what an amazing place the Bangor Region is. Though we give out a fair number of awards each year, we are never at a loss for deserving individuals and organizations to honor. So as the temperatures drop, you can warm your heart by helping us recognize those who make life better no matter the weather. w w w. b a n g o r r e g i o n . c o m PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 46 BANGOR, ME Chamber News President’s Corner This month we thought we'd share the text of a letter the Chamber sent to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding a proposal to regulate surface water runoff. The evolution of the letter gives a glimpse into our process, and highlights one of the many ways our Chamber advocates for its members. Next up: Pinterest, FourSquare & On-line couponing It started with a discussion in our Governmental Affairs group after the issue was brought to our attention. That group appointed a John Porter, President & CEO subcommittee of two - in this case Steve Ribble and Gail Kelly - to look at the issue and bring a recommendation to the board. The board then took a position and tasked the Chamber's president with contacting the EPA and expressing the organization's concerns. Oct. 23, 2104 10-11:30am Does your business use Pinterest? How about Four Square? On-line couponing? If you'd like tips on having more of an on-line presence with these social media platforms, please come to a free seminar to learn more. Pulse Marketing Agency’s president, Cintia Miranda will conduct the session. This kind of work is happening all the time at the Chamber on a range of issues, and if you want to be a part of it, then contact us and get involved. Sept. 27, 2013 Mr. Curtis Spalding Regional Administrator EPA Region 1 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 Boston, MA 02109 This session is part of the Chamber’s free 90-minute seminar series being held at the Machias Savings Bank Community Room in Brewer. All sessions take place from 1011:30am. The next session is going to cover the Perils and Pitfalls of on-line marketing. Dear Mr. Spaulding, Upon investigating the petition filed July 10, 2013, by the Conservation Law Foundation and other Sign up! Get current and improve your social media skills. RSVP at admin@bangorregion. com. You’ll appreciate the comfortable chairs and nice decor in the Community Room, located on the second floor of Machias Savings Bank at 581 Wilson Street in Brewer. environmental advocacy organizations, the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce would urge that your office deny this request for residual designation authority. The petition, which EPA has been asked to act upon before October 8, 2013, would designate nearly 2,000 water bodies throughout New England (more than 150 in Maine) as impaired. This would require immediate mitigation to improve water quality and specifically address contributions from impervious surface storm-water runoff. The petition does not, however, categorize watersheds by size, type, land use or a specific determent to be mitigated. The timeframe for action affords neither the agency nor the public sufficient time to analyze and comment upon such a broad-ranging petition. Further, the petition does not offer guidance on how such a widespread program would be funded, administered or enforced, nor does it indicate how existing initiatives (such as the City of Bangor Storm Water Utility) would be impacted or duplicated. While we fervently oppose this petition, we wish to express that there is also widespread support among our membership for continuing to protect and improve our environment. The attitudes of businesses, municipalities, and our legislative delegation all recognize the role that our environmental quality plays in our lives and our economy. However, the same parties are steadfast in that specific problems require specific solutions and that This fall, Educate Maine is releasing its first annual Maine Education Indicators Report. At our September Early Bird Breakfast, John Porter moderated a panel of business and education experts, who discussed the indicators and gave a sneak peek at results. a “one size fits all” approach would greatly detract from the work being done, and that will be done, with respect to these concerns. We remain unconvinced that this broad and poorly defined petition will yield the desired results or do so in a manner that is fair and maximizes the benefits of any funds to be used for mitigation. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please don’t hesitate to call my office if you have further questions. Sincerely, John Porter President & CEO Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Panel: Dana Humphrey, Dean of Engineering, University of Maine; Betsy Webb, Superintendent, Bangor school system and Yellow Light Breen, Chief Strategic Officer, Bangor Savings Bank 86th Annual Safety & Health Conference Our new home! We look forward to providing a convenient location to serve our members and visitors to the region at our new location at 20 South Street, on the waterfront in Bangor. Stop by to say hi! 2 Chamber News / September 2013 Charlie Morecraft, renowned national safety & health speaker and Bob Peixotto, Retired Chief Operations Officer, LL Bean Inc., will be the key note speakers for the Safety & Health Council of Northern New England’s upcoming 86nd Annual Safety & Health Conference on October 15 - 17, 2013 at the Cross Center.. The Safety & Health Council of Northern New England is the local chapter of the National Safety Council serving over 500 members in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. This year’s major event sponsor will be Maine Employers’ Mutual Insurance Corporation and Central Maine Power Company. Other sponsors include LL Bean, CIANBRO, Liberty Mutual, NNE Meeting Group, BIW, Bangor Hydro, Lucas Tree, Cross Financial, SAPPI and Dead River Co. The conference will offer 8 professional development courses on October 15, 36 breakout sessions on October 16, 17, and a vendor area with over 40 vendors. This conference draws participants, speakers and vendors from all over New England. This year’s conference theme is “Safety is a BIG Deal” which reflects the historical change in safety efforts since the days of Paul Bunyan and his ox Babe. More information is available at: www. shcnne.org/me_conference.html Member Business Business After Hours Thurs., Oct. 10, 5-7pm Quirk Auto Park Mercedes Dealership TOPIC: Transporation & the Bangor Region Oct. 23, 2013 Join fellow business professionals for an evening of networking, delicious food, great drinks, and terrific prizes! This will take place at the Quirk Auto Park Mercedes dealership at 307 Hogan Road. See you there! Spectacular Event Center, Griffin Rd., Bangor Commissioner Bernhardt will be our featured speaker. Join us to hear about Maine transportation opportunities and challenges. RSVP for an extra chance to win! admin@bangorregion.com. Networking 7:00am Breakfast 7:30am Program 8-9am Tickets $17 members $22 non-members RSVP: 947-0307 or admin@bangorregion.com Pay online: www.bangorregion.com Media Sponsor: Breakfast Sponsor: Julia Munsey, former Board chair, was honored by the Girl Scouts with their most prestigious Juliette Award. With her are previous winners, Sen. Emily Cain (l) and Nancy Dysart (r). M e mb e r n e w s • Willis of Northern New England, Inc. is proud to announce that Erin Berryman has joined the Human Capital Practice at our Portland office as a client services consultant. • Bangor Farmers Market open and running through November. This is a Sunday Market from 12-3 pm. Located in Abbot Square across from the Bangor Library. Those interested in joining the Bangor Farmer’s Market Association should visit: www.downtownbangor.com/farm • EMHS is pleased to announce that George F. Eaton II, Esquire will be joining the system as associate general counsel and senior governance advisor beginning January 1, 2014. Eaton is a partner with the Bangor firm of Rudman Winchell, where he specializes in business and corporate law. • St. Joseph Healthcare is pleased to make a donation of building materials and $1,000 check donation to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor. The materials are being salvaged from a St. Joseph Healthcare property adjacent to the St. Joseph Healthcare Park at 900 Broadway, which will be the site of a new Medical Office Building. The site was chosen after a comprehensive survey and taking environmental concerns into consideration. St. Joseph Hospice offers a caring and compassionate grief support group called Tapestries for adults who have recently lost a spouse, child, parent, sibling, friend or other loved one. The group will begin Thursday, September 26 and meet each Thursday through November 14. For more information about joining this unique healing opportunity, please call Renee Hunter, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Bereavement Coordinator for St. Joseph Hospice, at 907-1810. • Pulse Marketing Agency has just released its newest white paper, entitled “Public Relations: Building and Safeguarding Your Brand’s Reputation in an Unpredictable Marketplace.” Without positive brand recognition, it’s impossible to achieve any kind of marketing impact. This white paper provides great tips to help you build beneficial, productive media relationships, establish your brand as a valuable community resource, increase customer loyalty through great service and transform setbacks into positive marketing opportunities. Download your free copy: http:// pulsemarketingagency.sites.hubspot.com/ public-relations • Welcome To Housing, an all-volunteer program that helps people moving from homeless shelter and programs in the Bangor area by providing free household items donated through the community, celebrates two years in October. The 2nd Annual Goods For Good and Mega-Mircrowave Drive will be held on several dates and in several locations in October. The first will be at Marden’s in Brewer on Saturday, October 5th from 2:00 to 5:00pm and Sunday, October 6th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. For other dates/times/locations, click on the Calendar of Events tab at: www.welcometohousing.com or call (207) 745-1287. • People’s United Community Foundation launched a matching campaign with DonorsChoose.org across the People’s United Bank footprint in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Public schools throughout Maine are receiving new classroom supplies just in time for the start of the new school year, thanks to a People’s United Community Foundation $100,000 grant to DonorsChoose.org. The funding inspired 295 individuals over the course of three months to match $13,500 worth of classroom projects in Maine. As a result, a total of 60 projects were funded, touching more than 3,000 students across the state. • Acadia Hospital announces that Wayne Steller, PMHNP-BC has been named vice president and chief nursing officer for effective September 18, 2013. He has served as interim chief nursing officer since June 16, 2013. In addition to his executive duties, Steller, a highly trained psychiatric nurse practitioner, will periodically continue to provide direct patient care services. • Penobscot Community Health Care (PCHC) announces that Hope House guests, staff, and volunteers have sustained a community garden for the third year. The produce is used for meals area shelters. PCHC also announces that it has received a $24,912 grant from the John T. Gorman Foundation for its “At-Risk Geriatric In-Home Expansion” Project. The purpose of the project is to increase PCHC's capacity to provide home-based primary care to patients age 65 or older and to allow people to continue to live in their own homes and communities. PCHC announces that its Unlimited Solutions Clubhouse is Getting Healthier with a new Fit 4 US Wellness Program. In addition, PCHC announces that Mr. Eric Buch, Director of Operations, Four Directions Development Corporation (FDDC), has joined its Board of Directors and that Kate Francis, MA, Clinical Coordinator, Summer St. Health Center, was voted Employee of the Year by her fellow employees during PCHC’s Employee Appreciation Events. Robert P. Allen MD, MHCM, FACC, Executive Medical Director has been named to Maine Health Management Coalition’s (MHMC) list of influential health care leaders and is slated to receive the award at MHMC’s Annual Symposium on October 10th. • Hobby Lobby Stores, a privately held national retail chain of arts and crafts stores, opens on Stillwater Ave. with a ribbon cutting ceremony and official grand opening celebration on Monday, September 30, at 9:00 a.m. The Bangor store is Hobby Lobby’s 1st location in Maine. Noel Coltvet is the store manager of the 55,000 square-foot retail facility. • My Money Works: Tools for Smart Money Choices Thursdays, 5 sessions 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. October 17 - November 14 UMA-Bangor Call 262-7843 or email searles@maine.edu. This 15-hour class can help you gain the skills and confidence you need to stretch your money, pay your bills, reduce debt, find money for savings, plan for retirement, and set personal financial goals. Classes are free and confidential. Preregistration is required. Call (207) 262-7840 or email diana.campbell@maine.edu • Beal College announces a new partnership with Husson University. On Friday, September 20, 2013, school officials signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize four new transfer agreements between the institutions. These new transfer agreements will allow graduates of Beal College’s associate degrees in Accounting, Business Management and both concentrations of Criminal Justice to receive credit at Husson University toward a Bachelor of Science degree in a corresponding major. • Charles P. Collins, Ed.D., has been named executive director of Husson University’s Southern Maine campus. Collins, a resident of Portland, ME, brings more than 20 years of leadership experience working with Maine community colleges to the position. • Rudman Winchell’s Employment Law Team announces that their Annual Employment Seminar will be held at the Cross Insurance Center on Main Street in Bangor in Conference Room A on the first floor. Although there is no cost to attend the seminar, space is limited this year. To RSVP e-mail Jeff Solari: jsolari@rudmanwinchell.com 7:30am - Breakfast. 8:00-12:30 –Seminar. The topics that will be covered include: New Legislation, Significant Court Decisions, FMLA, ADA, and other leave updates, Workers Compensation Developments, Affordable Care Act Update, and much more!! • Eastern Maine Community College will recently celebrated the opening of a new solar powered photovoltaic (PV) training area on campus. The training area will be used as a lab for students to learn about how to install and maintain a Solar PV field both commercially and residentially. For more information about the PV Training Area at EMCC, contact Katrina Mumford at 207-735-8249 or email kmumford@emcc.edu • Calling all Administrative Professionals. Have you been searching for an organization to help you thrive in today's office culture? If yes, please attend this Informational meeting hosted by the Bangor Area Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals® (IAAP®) on Wednesday, October 9th at EMHS, Cianchette Building, 43 Whiting Hill Road, Brewer. 5:00 to 5:30 pm – Networking, 5:30 to 6:30 pm – Program, 6:30 to 6:45 – IAAP membership, 6:45 to 7:00 pm – Business Meeting. RSVP via email to bac.iaap@gmail. com Free to the public. • Please share your news with us. Email updates to admin@bangorregion. com. Chamber News / October 2013 3 Chamber News Welcome NEW MEMBERS • • Buffalo Wild Wings Becky and Jeff Applegate have worked together at Buffalo Wild Wings for 12 years and they are excited to begin their new adventure in Bangor! The food and the atmosphere are wonderful. Go and visit them soon! Becky Wilson, (207) 922-2500, www.buffalowildwings. com Thermographic Assessments & Home Inspection • • David will test your home for heat loss, assess energy savings and even conduct a mold test if you need one! Please visit his website to learn about all of his home services. David Harrington, (207) 907-4011, thermographicassessments.com • Maine Geeks Angelo’s business is a full service computer support. Maine Geeks is happy to be a new Bangor Region Chamber member, please join me in welcoming them to our chamber! Angelo Carvalho, (207) 951-0513, www.mainegeeks.com • Humanitas Workforce Management David is offering performance evaluation coaching and services along with a full suite of best practice programs for companies local and abroad. David Green, (207) 992-9146, www.humanitasworkforce.com • 4 First Point Financial Services Craig has become part of the Brown and Milliken Agency in Ellsworth. The insurance agency is locally owned and operated and has a deep-seated connection to our area. Please join me in welcoming Craig to our chamber! Craig Worcester, (207) 667-2516 Chamber News / September 2013 Hobby Lobby, an Oklahoma based craft store is opening on Monday, September 30. There is a buzz around town about the new store coming to our area. So, stop by Buffalo Wild Wings for some food and then go shopping next door at the Hobby Lobby! Noel Colvette, (207) 941-8623, www. hobbylobby.com Congruent Power Coaching Paula is a blog writer and a life coach. She focuses on the positive outcomes of each interaction and situation. Please take a moment to check out her website and learn more about this student of life. Paula Baines, (207) 944-8038, www. presentandpoisedwordpress.com Flip Key Vacation Rentals Flip Key is a part of Trip Advisor and they presently have over 1400 rentals in Maine. Along with a listing of their rentals, they describe the “how to’s” of vacation rentals and give you ideas for the perfect get away. We all need those services! Tara Gardner, (857) 366-6061, www.flipkey.com/maine-vacationrentals Kahbang Tim Lo and Josh Gass just celebrated a very successful Kahbang season on the waterfront. We are very happy to have Kahbang in our membership fold. Timothy Lo, (207) 992-9146, kahbang.com • • Hobby Lobby Store, Inc. • Bangor Brass & Woodwind Repair Joe and Denise have opened their shop on Hammond Street. They repair and sell musical equipment and have been busy since their doors opened. Please stop in their office and welcome them to the chamber! Joe Shaw, (207) 659-7227 member renewals Affordable Home & Office Cleaning Growth & Associates Financial Advisors Airport News & Gifts Holiday Inn - Bangor Amato’s Hollywood Casion Hotel & Raceway Bangor Ames Associates Bangor Catering Leonard’s Mills/Maine Forest & Logging Museum Bangor Frameworks Longhorn Steak House Barresi Financial, Inc. Maine Ground Developers, Inc. Behavior Health Solutions for ME MAINE-Ly Titles, Inc. Black Bear Medical North MaineXPO, Inc. Brewer Eagles Club Means Investment Company, Inc. Burger King/Northcountry Management Camden National Bank Norumbega Financial Certified Network Systems, LLC Overhead Door Company of Bangor Chryaslis Psychological Services Premier Home Care City of Brewer Quality Tire & Service Center, Inc. Clear Channel Airports Senior League World Series Commercial Delivery Systems Starboard Leadership Consulting Communication Technologies, Inc. Deighan Associates, Inc. State Farm - Beth Gardner Insurance Destination Travel Service TDS Telecom Dewey W. Martin CPA The Charlotte White Center Digital Workshop The Getchell Agency, Inc. Down East Credit Union The Sports Arena Electricity Maine The UPS Store Evergreen Ink, LLC Tuffy Bear Discount Furniture F.A. Peabody - Hampden Division Wireless Zone - (Verison Wireless) Fort Knox Park Inn Wireless Zone - Bangor Mall Getchell Brothers, Inc. Women, Work & Community Girl Scouts of Maine Woodard & Curran C HAMBER N EWS GAC Chemical Corporation and CES, Inc. threw at great party at the September Business After Hours at McLaughlin's at the Marina in Hampden. Thanks to everyone involved! Next up: Quirk Auto Park! Thank you to golfers, sponsors and volunteers who took part in the Chamber's 25th annual tournament. It was a beautiful day on the course! . . . a word from kate . . . Our New Digs! Dear Members, We are moving to our new home soon! I am so excited to invite you to come and visit us in our new home. We will be next to BerryDunn, across the street from the Sea Dog and in a great spot for people to visit (locals and folks from away). Wish us luck as we pack up and move and come to see us soon! The next chapter of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce is about to begin! Warmest regards, Kate Grover Director of Membership Environmental & Land Use Understanding your ground You’re not merely looking for answers to specific legal questions, you’re looking for solutions that will allow your project to progress. We represent private and municipal clients in state, federal and municipal environmental and land use matters providing direct and prompt assistance to our clients. 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Physical activity matters for your body and your mood: • Decreases stress, anger, and tension • Reduces anxiety and depression • Offers a sense of calm and well-being • Improves the quality of sleep Experts say exercise relieves muscle tension, stimulates feel-good hormones, burns off stress hormones, and increases blood flow to the brain. Healthy eating improves your mood, too: • • • Boosts energy levels Provides fuel to the brain Helps combat stress • Affects mood related body chemicals Nutrients such as vitamin B12 found in salmon, trout, and fortified breakfast cereals, and folate found in dark leafy vegetables, almonds, and fortified breakfast cereals may play a role in combating depression. Research is also offering the same for omega-3 fatty acids which, by the way, are also good for your heart. Getting enough quality sleep is also crucial to keeping your mind and mood healthy. There are some new tech tools you can wear to monitor the quality of your sleep. Jawbone Up, Larklife, and Fitbit Flex are three examples. These three are worn as a bracelet and track activity as well as sleep. While exercise, eating right, and sleep can help alleviate mild depression, sometimes it’s difficult to judge what’s mild or may be more than what is normal. October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month. Note the symptoms in the chart, and then take advantage of a free screening this month to gain some perspective. Two links are provided below. You can take an anonymous depression screening at www. HelpYourselfHelpOthers.org or use an anonymous assessment tool at http://ow.ly/pkflE Did you know mental illnesses like depression cause more days of work loss and work impairment than any other chronic health conditions, including arthritis, asthma, back pain, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease? (www.rightdirectionforme.com) This October, let your workplace wellness initiatives mind the mood at your worksite. If your company does not have a wellness program contact me to see how easy it is to start one. Online resources: • www.liveyourlifewell.org • www.rightdirectionforme.com • www.nami.org/miaw • www.workplacementalhealth.org What depression feels like How it looks to co-workers Slowed thoughts and difficulty thinking Poor quality work Lack of concentration Procrastination, accidents on the job Forgetfulness and difficulty remembering Poor quality work Trouble making decisions Procrastination, indecisiveness, slowed productivity Reduced interest, low motivation Presenteeism – "just showing up" Self-medication Missed deadlines, absenteeism In MEN – irritability, anger/ In WOMEN – tearfulness, upset Poor relationships with co-workers, boss, clients; low morale in the workplace Sleep disturbance, can't get going in the a.m. Late to work MAINE WELLNESS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Please join us on October 30, 8:00 – 2:00, in Bangor, at the new Cross Insurance Center. We will have the wellness and health promotion leaders from across the state joining us for lots of networking and discussion as Maine Employers address the changes occurring in health reform in 2014. Agenda 8:00 – 8:45 Registration/Breakfast 9:00 – 9:50 Keynote Presentation “Taking the Pulse of Workplace Wellness Programs and the ACA”, with Andrew Coburn, PhD, Professor of Public Health, Muskie School of Public Service and Associate Dean, College of Management and Human Services, University of Southern Maine This presentation will examine the state of workplace wellness programs in the face of the implementation of the ACA and other trends toward “value-based” healthcare purchasing and delivery. 10:00 -- 10:50 Breakout Sessions Allan Brown, PT, Chief Ergonomist, MEMIC will present an active session “Wellness From Home to Office” aimed at workers in an office setting. This breakout offers practical applications combining physiology and comedy. This is for: • CEOs and Directors • Human Resource Managers • Wellness Program Managers • Wellness Team Members • Physicians and Nurses • Health and Wellness Vendors • Consultants Bucky Gahagan, VP, Willis, will present a look at incentives and wellness initiatives with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. 11:00 – 11:50 Roundtable Networking An opportunity to explore topics and meet leaders at each table covering a host of wellness/workplace issues: incentive design, devices and apps utilization, creating and tracking challenges, changing culture and environment, etc. For details, please contact: Roxane Dubay, Executive Director, Wellness Council of Maine Email: director@wellnesscouncilof maine.org • (207) 947-0307 6 Chamber News / October 2013 12:00 – 12:50 Lunch 1:00 – 1:50 Plenary Panel Discussion Join our panelists, chosen by a subgroup from our state-wide steering committee, leaders from Maine organizations whose programs have met with long term success in programming, participation, and /or outcomes, as they discuss the goals they are setting for wellness, why they are choosing them, and their expected outcomes for the next 2-3 years. BR C C P R O G RAMS Annual Alumni Breakfast and BRLI Kick Off Thursday, October 3 FusionSports Kickball League Last spring, Fusion took Bangor by storm with the start of the Fusion Sports program and the inaugural Fusion Dodgeball League. Now lightning strikes twice as Fusion Sports hit the fields with Kickball running September and October. Over a dozen teams are signed up to kick, sprint, slide, catch and kick! The Fusion Sports program has been an excellent vehicle for introducing more young professionals and residents to other Fusion programs and has even provided some new leaders in our community. Which team will take home the Geaghan's Cup? Watch our Facebook page for weekly recaps of all the action. 7:30-9:00 AM Eastern Maine Community College, Rangeley Hall Reconnect with your classmates and other BRLI alumni, and meet the class of 2014 at the Annual Alumni Breakfast. It's important to give the incoming class a generous and warm welcome! Let them know what it's like to be part of the BRLI family. We are fortunate to be joined by Carol Colson, Sr. Vice President, Director of Marketing and Community Relations at Bangor Savings Bank, who will be giving the keynote address. Additionally, BRLI will bestow its Gary J. Creaser Volunteer of the Year Award, which is given to a BRLI alum who is a model volunteer and has made outstanding contributions to the BRLI program. RSVP at programs@bangorregion.com. Congratulations & Welcome to the BRLI Class of 2014: Justin Allen, Employee Health Solutions Abbie, Armstrong, Coffee News Cynthia Bergin, Camden National Bank Lee Anne Boutaugh, Machias Savings Bank Laurie Bragg, Maine EPSCoR at the University of Maine Jessica Corson, Affiliated Healthcare Tony Crews, Camden National Bank Chad Desjardins, Katahdin Trust Co. Robert Freese, Morgan Stanley John Gibboni, Hollywood Casino Nicole Gogan, City of Brewer Kate Grover, Bangor Region Chamber Michelle Hale, United Way Kristen Holland, Bank of America Ryan Johnson, People's United Bank Christopher Klenk, Key Bank Now accepting applications Building Bridges is accepting registrations for its 2014 program. If you are an educator looking to learn in depth knowledge about different industries in the Bangor Region, you don’t want to miss out on this program. Participants tour 19 businesses and organizations in the Bangor Region (one per week on every Tuesday), learn about current hiring trends and workforce development opportunities in the region, and meet the owners and managers behind some of the region’s businesses and industries that are targeted for growth. The program runs January - May of 2014, and meets Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-6:00pm. To register, call 947-0307 or email programs@bangorregion.com. If your business is interested in hosting a tour for the 2014 session, contact Carin Sychterz, Program Coordinator for the Chamber of Commerce, at carin@bangorregion.com. Courtney O'Donnell, Bangor Area Homeless Shelter Kelly Pearson, EMHS Foundation Jillian Piehler, Sutherland Weston P. Coney Quinn Jr., People's United Bank Stephanie Shayne, Husson University Jennifer Therrien, Challenger Learning Center Melinda Wood, Maine Network for Health What is Building Bridges? The Building Bridges Program is a business-education partnership sponsored by the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce. Hundreds of educators including teachers, school superintendents, guidance counselors, school board members, parents and students have acclaimed Building Bridges as one of the most effective educational activities they have experienced. Participating businesses find it a valuable means to develop the future workforce. • From January to May each year, Maine businesses host on-site tours for approximately twenty educators. During lively discussions, business representatives and educators explore the specifics of the rapidly changing workplace and the implications for preparation of students who already are or soon will be entering it. A quest for mutual understanding and a curiosity about each other’s mission infuse these discussions and elicit valuable suggestions and ideas. • The Building Bridges Program, although it was one of the first of its kind in Maine, is now among more than thirty in various parts of the state. For those who live in the Bangor Region, it represents one of the most exciting educational partnership activities available. The program offers 4.5 teacher re-certification credits (CEU's). Chamber News / October 2013 7 1-31 Cole Land Transportation Museum – Open 7 Days a Week. 9am – 5pm. 405 Perry Rd. 990-3600 or www.colemuseum.org 1 Tuesday Forum will hold its monthly business meeting at Seasons @ noon. Sponsored by: Loretta Snow, Photo Solutions Consultant. Please contact Hope Gabric for more information at: 947-8802 or hgabric@eradawson.com 2 Bangor Museum and History Center – Free Brown Bag Lunch – Different topic each month. Thomas A. Hill House, 159 Union Street. 12 Noon – Call 942-1900 for more information. 4 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: Backlash 9PM. For more info: 1-877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com 5 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: Jump City Jazz Band 9PM For more info: 1-877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com 5 The Gracie Theatre at Husson University, Bangor’s premier center for the performing arts, presents Sounds of the Supremes, 730pm.The show is dedicated to the Motown hits of the 70s/80s and features Kaaren Ragland, who toured with original Supremes. Adult tickets range from $25.00 - $32.00. www.gracietheatre.com or the box office at 941-7888 5 Collins Center for the Arts presents The Metropolitan Opera HD LIVE. Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin-New Production 12:55 PM Call 5811755 for tickets. 5&6 Leonard’s Mills – Living History Days 10am-4pm. Each day. 974-6278 or www.leonardsmills.com Adults $10, Children $5 6 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: Suzy Q’s Karaoke – 6PM For more info: 877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com OCTOBER meetings OCTOBER eVENTS BR C C & M e m b e r e v e n t s 1BRLI, 8am - EMDC 6,13,20 Bangor Farmers Market, Across from the Bangor Public Library. 11am – 2pm. 8 Tuesday Forum will host a meeting at Seasons @ noon. Presenter will be: Amanda Cost, Spruce Run. Please contact Hope Gabric for more information at: 947-8802 or hgabric@eradawson.com 11 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: David Raitt and the Maine Line – 9PM For more info: 1-877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com 12 Spectacular Event Center Round-Up Time! CHCS Friend-Raiser Roundup! Tickets $25 Per Person, $50 Couple, $70 Families. Includes Buffet of beans, hotdogs, cornbread, pulled pork, strawberry shortcake and more! Contact Diane@ 922-4703 to purchase tickets or go online: www.chcs-me.org 12 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: hourGlass – 9PM For more info: 1-877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com 13 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: Suzy Q’s Karaoke – 6PM For more info: 877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com 15 Tuesday Forum will host a meeting at Seasons @ noon. Presenter will be Lynne Darling, Darlings Business Philosophy. Please contact Hope Gabric for more information at: 947-8802 or hgabric@eradawson.com 17-31 Penobscot Theatre presents, “The Woman in Black” Please call 942-3333 for tickets or online at: penobscottheatre.org 18 Spectacular Event Center brings back its Friday Comedy Show with Mark Scalia & Rob Steen. Tickets are $15 per person or buy 8 and get 2 free! Ticket includes show, hot and cold appetizers. Bar Service is Available. Doors open at 7:30pm and show begins at 8:30. Tables of 10. Call 941-8700 18 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: The Shambles –9PM For more info: 1-877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com 19 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: Rick Miller Band – 9PM For more info: 1-877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com 3BIZ Action, 8am 4 Fusion Steering, 8am 7Building Bridges, 4pm 9Membership Cmte, Noon 9 Events Committee, noon 10Business After Hours Quirk Auto, 5-7pm 11 Executive Committee, 7:15-9am 14 Governmental Affairs, Noon 17Board Meeting, 7:30am 23Social Media Seminar 1011:30, Machias Savings Bank, Brewer 23EBB 7-9am, Spectacular Event Center 19-20 Greater Bangor Pet Expo. 9:30am – 4:30pm. The Cross Insurance Center. Meet the rescues and breeders! A giant adoption & new best friend event. Pet products, classes, children’s activity center and much more. 740-2247 for more information. 20 Tommy Knockers Tour – Stephen King fans, Bangor Residents and out-of-state tourists. The tour consists of a narrated one and a half hour drive through the city. Tour meets at the Waterfront parking lot at 64 Front Street at 2PM. $20 tickets (advance ticket only) Please call 947-5205 or www.visitbangormaine.com 20 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: Suzy Q’s Karaoke – 6PM For more info: 877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com 21 Mt. Hope Cemetery Tour – The tour meets at the Mt. Hope Superintendent’s Office at 1048 State St. $10 non-members, BMHC members free, $5 under 12, under 5 free. All tours are approximately one hour long. www.bangormuseum.org/tours.html (10am) 22 Tuesday Forum will host a meeting at Seasons @ noon. Personal Profile by Jenifer Lloyd, Mary Kay Champion the Cure. Please contact Hope Gabric for more information at: 947-8802 or hgabric@eradawson.com 24 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: Comedy Night with Jody Sloane, Michael Young Cho, and Dennis Fogg – 8:30 -10PM –For more info: 877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com 25 Collins Center for the Arts The Secret War Created amd Performed by: Mike Daisey 8PM For more information: Call 581-1755 25 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: Network – 9PM For more info: 877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com 26 Collins Center for the Arts presents The Metropolitan Opera HD LIVE. Shostakovich’s The Nose. 12:55 PM Call 581-1755 for tickets. 26 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: Juke Rockets – 9PM For more info: 877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com 27 Hollywood Casino’s “Soundstage” features: Suzy Q’s Karaoke – 6PM For more info: 877-779-7771 or: hollywoodcasinobangor.com 29 Tuesday Forum will host a meeting at Seasons @ noon. Speed Networking. Please contact Hope Gabric for more information at: 9478802 or hgabric@eradawson.com 29 Annual Fall Career Fair, Cross Insurance Center from 9am-2pm. First hour focused on veterans. 947-5555 Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place at the Chamber. Please note: the Chamber's new address is 20 South Street, behind Oxford Networks on the waterfront in Bangor. Recurring Events Devils Half Acre Tour Meet at the Thomas Hill House at 159 Union Street 7PM October 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 28, 30. Please call 947-5205 for information and Ticket purchases. Ghostly Bangor Tour Meet at the Mt. Hope Superintendent’s Office at 1048 State Street. 5PM. Ages 12 and up. October 4, 11, 18, 25. Please call 947-5205 for information and Ticket purchases. 8 Chamber News / October 2013 Free College Planning Workshops The Maine Educational Opportunity Center Various dates, Oct. 2-28 To register or for more information, call 1-800-281-3703 or visit them on the web at http://meoc.maine.edu.
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