September/October 2011 - Mid

(Advertisement)
(Advertisement)
(Advertisement)
September/October 2011
Albion
•
Belgrade
•
Benton
•
Burnham
•
Clinton
•
Fairfield
•
Hinckley
•
Oakland
Amcomm Wireless hosts Sept. 21 Business After Hours
It has been a fantastic summer so what
better way to start the fall season off than
by coming to Amcomm Wireless for the
next Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours on Sept. 21, from
5:30 -7 p.m.?
Bring your business cards and network
with the Chamber’s community all while
enjoying great hors d’oeuvres brought to
you by Eric’s Catering.
Operated and locally owned by
McAvoy Management, Amcomm Wireless
is Premium Retailer for Verizon. It
currently has four locations: next to Dairy
Queen on Kennedy Memorial Drive; 160
Washington St. in Rochester, N.H.; in the
Auburn Mall; and right across the street
from Friendly’s, 465 Sabattus St.,
Lewiston.
Amcomm Wireless currently has 20
professionals who provide top notch
customer service every time a customer
walks through its doors or call on the
phone.
So what sets Amcomm Wireless apart
from all other cell phone retailers?
When customers first walk in, they are
personally greeted with a smiling face
ready to lend a helping hand.
Mission Statement: We will give world
class customer service - providing our
trusted knowledge to help our customers
from day on through the entirety of our
wireless relationship
With the guidance that it provides,
customers never feel pressured in
purchasing a phone. Ammcom stand by
you every step of the way.
Its mission is to make customers for a
lifetime not just for one transaction and the
way it does this is to look out for their best
interest while fitting their needs, wants and
budget.
After finding the right phone, sit down
and relax on the couch while drinking a
cup of coffee or having some water and
learn about the new device.
At Ammcom’s Business After Hours,
expect an entertaining atmosphere, great
door prizes and big give a-ways.
Colleagues will also be giving 30 percent
off all accessories the day of the event to
all Chamber Advantage Card holders and
two great phone prizes!
Want to know what phone could be
won?
HINT: The Fall is the best time to pick
these: ______.
Coldwell Banker Plourde Real
Estate Super Raffle Dinner
Mid-Maine Chamber’s
annual Super Raffle Dinner,
sponsored by Coldwell
Banker Plourde Real Estate, is
right around the corner! This
fun night of networking
includes hundreds of fabulous
prizes donated from area businesses, as well
as a $3,000 grand prize, $1,000 second
prize, and $500 third prize. Every ticket is a
winner, and you do not need to be present to
win!
Wednesday, September 28, 2010
T&B’s Celebration Center
6 Jefferson Street
5 PM social hour • 6 PM dinner/raffle
If your business would like to donate a
prize, please email:
biz.dev@midmainechamber.com
Day’s Jewelers has donated a
beautiful Peridot and Blue
Topaz necklace, valued at $900,
to be raffled off at this year’s
Super Raffle Dinner!
Tickets are $10/piece and will
be sold in advance at the September 21st
Business After Hours and at the Super Raffle
Dinner. Thank you to Day’s for their
donation!
Happy Hour Sponsor:
Janitorial Service
Carpet Cleaning
Mold, Fire, Water Restoration
24 Hr. Service - T.J. Bolduc
873-1241 • 1-800-564-1241
www.advance1clean.com
Dan Booth, Maggie Black, John
Dalton with Inland Hospital’s award
for lobster reuben sandwich.
Sandra Darbay and Luke Duplessis
have their hands full with the three
first places earned by Mainely
Brews.
MaineGeneral’s entrée winners,
Roland Bouchard, Conrad Olin,
Steve Hale and Shelley Goraj.
Winners from the 2011
Taste of Greater Waterville
New Members
A Snapshot of Maine.com
Contact: Tom Mason
295 Center Road, Fairfield, ME 04937
Phone: 453-4777
bill@craftsmaine.com
www.asnapshot
Amici’s Cucina
Contact: Mary Carpinito
137 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Phone: 861-4440
mary@amiciscucina.com
www.amiciscucina.com
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Contact: Ed Kalish
70 Pleasant Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Phone: 989-2117
ekalish@myfairpoint.net
www.holytrinityanglicanme.org
BO-MAR Transportation, Inc.
Contact: John Sloan
7 Birch Ridge Ave., Topsham, ME 04086
Phone: 725-7189
Bomartrans@yahoo.com
www.mainebusrentals.com/
Juice Plus + Whole Food
Contact: Karen Mueller
PO Box 1498, Waterville, ME 04903
Phone: 877-4075
Karen@youonveggies.com
www.youonveggies.com
Merrymeeting Bay
Behavioral Health
Contact: Denise Deveaux
76 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME 04011
Phone: 721-0214
Amici’s Mary and Angelo Carpinito
hold their first place appetizer
award.
ddeveaux@merrymeetingbha.com
www.merrymeetingbha.com/
Reynolds Custom Woodworks
Contact: Kris Reynolds
550 China Road, Winslow, ME 04901
Phone 649-3764
farmerrey@yahoo.com
www.customcabinetpro.com
Silver Street Tavern
Owner - Charlie Giguere
2 Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Phone: 680-2163
drew111122@hotmail.com
www.silverstreettavern.com
Susan Strasburg, Graphic Artist
Contact: Susan Strasburg
Phone: 465-5895
strassyb@live.com
Contact: Susan Strasburg
Bourque Apartments
Contact: George and Linda Bourque
264 Ridge Road, Fairfield, ME 04937
Phone: 453-0940
jlingeob@msn.com
National Worksite Benefit Group
Contact: Joel Allumbaugh
47 Water St. Suite 102, Hallowell, ME 04347
Phone: 623-1110
joel@nwbgroup.com
www.nwbgroup.com
The Roost
Contact: James Coleman
26 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Phone: 861-4435
Facebook – The Roost
CASWELL’S
GROCERY
LIQUIDATION
CENTERS
Lewiston • Waterville
Soup Winner: Mainely Brews Lobster Stew
Immediately the judges noticed the beautiful color
and generous bowl of stew nicely garnished with
chopped parsley. As we dug deeper, we were
surprised by the amount of claw meat and rich
flavor of the broth. The dish couldn’t get much
better ... which was noted after a few rounds of
double dipping. “Delicious!”
Appetizer Winner: Amici’s Cucina’s Summer
Fruit Sacchettis
A unique dish that included cheese filled pasta
purses served with oranges and fresh blueberries.
It was served with a simple sauce, but full of color
and flavor. This dish could have been served as a
light dessert. “An overall nice presentation.” If
this was your first time trying a sacchetti, we bet
you’ll try it again!
Honorable mention to MaineGeneral Medical
Center for the creamy haddock chowder and well
executed Strawberry Salad composed of local
greens, pecans, chunks of cheese and tossed with a
light poppy seed dressing.
Sandwich Winner: Inland Hospital’s Lobster
Reuben
This creative sandwich was served on toasted rye
bread with a generous amount of lobster meat, a
tasty cabbage slaw and melted swiss cheese. For
only $5, this sandwich was a steal … it even came
with kettle chips.
Entrée Winner: MaineGeneral Medical
Center’s Grilled Turkey & Local Veggie Kebob
The Kebob was grilled to perfection accompanied
by a very flavorful yogurt sauce for dipping or
drizzling. The veggies spoke for themselves and
added a variety of colors to the plate. They
utilized both green and yellow beans for a
COSGROVE
INSURANCE
AGENCY
www.elmcityphoto.com
Order Prints Online
Digital Printing
Old Photos Restored
257 Main St., Waterville
866-356-2489 • info@elmcityphoto.com
226 Main St., Suite 2
873-0181
HAMMOND
TRACTOR
HAMELIN
FURNITURE CO.
Quality and Value Since 1912
259 Main St.,
Waterville, ME
872-8132
Corner of
Western Ave. and South St.
Waterville • 872-8433
Kennedy Memorial Drive
Waterville • 861-3000
www.inlandhospital.org
Beer, Wine, Liquor, Soda,
Bottle Redemption Center
Auburn, Bangor, Belgrade,
Brunswick, Fairfield, Farmington,
Greenville, Portland, Skowhegan
Rte 139, Fairfield
453-7131
MacKENZIE
Augusta • 622-5801
Waterville • 872-5563
Winthrop • 377-5801
Gardiner • 588-5801
Your Sight is Our Vision
Marc B. Daniels, M.D. • Peter C. Kohler, M.D.
40 Airport Rd. ~ Suite 1 • Waterville
www.ecocm.com • 873-6048 • 1-800-568-0494
Houle’s
Plumbing and
Heating
19 North Street, Waterville
872-6762
1-866-HAMMOND
52 Front St.,
Waterville
873-6228
Discount
Beverage
vegetable side. All of this was plated atop of
brown rice pilaf making for a great presentation
that represents quality local food.
Honorable mention to Pete’s Pig Southern BBQ
for their incredible sampler platter. Both the ribs
and pulled pork sandwich were to die for….
definitely top notch BBQ.
Dessert Winner: Mainely Brews Black
Raspberry Parfait
On a warm summer day what more could you ask
for? This dessert was layered with color and
flavor. It was smooth and refreshing. The fruit was
an added bonus some of it even chocolate dipped.
Booth Decoration Winner: Mainely Brews It
was clear that this vendor made an effort to dress
up its space. Mainely Brews’ booth had white
linen tablecloths, fresh flowers in large planters,
and decorative décor hanging from the tent. All of
the staff looked professional outfitted in matching
shirts. You also couldn’t miss the lobster balloons
used to attract patrons to order that lobster roll for
dinner.
LANDSCAPE SUPPLY CENTER
Granite • Pavers • Wall Blocks
Stone • Bark Mulch •Loam
Compost • Trees • Shrubs • Gravel
Augusta Rd
Winslow
873-1621
Route 3
Vassalboro
445-5552
www.mackenzielandscaping.com
Homeowners Welcome
(Advertisement)
(Advertisement)
(Advertisement)
www.midmainechamber.com
Rome
•
Shawmut
•
Sidney
•
September/October 2011
Thorndike
•
Unity •
Vassalboro
•
Waterville
•
Winslow
This year marks a milestone for Care & Comfort, its 20th anniversary.
Care & Comfort began providing
professional services from a one room office in
Waterville with a staff of two. Founded by
Susan D. Giguere, today it has five offices
statewide, including its headquarters in
Waterville. Today, 475 employees are serving
families with needed and appreciated mental
health, home health and home modification
services in 13 Maine counties from Biddeford
to Madawaska.
The agency understands the demands and
pressure placed on adult children or parents
taking care of a child with special needs and
recognizes the importance of knowing that
loved ones are being cared for like family and
to feel confident that appropriate care is being
given. C&C’s objectives are to help clients
maintain their independence, dignity and
happiness in a healthy safe environment.
Care & Comfort’s Home Health division
provides Skilled Nursing Services, based on
need as physician ordered, to give assistance in
maintaining a safe and therapeutic in-home
environment. It provides In-home Personal
Care Services to assist with daily activities such
as personal care, meal preparation and light
housekeeping. Adult and Pediatric Long Term
Care by RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and/or PSSs in the
home is for clients based on their needs. Caring
Companions provide for those wanting
assistance with household tasks, shopping,
transportation to appointments, to visit friends
and family, or to attend events. C & C listens to
family needs and works with to design a
customized, affordable, care plan for elderly
loved ones.
Care & Comfort’s Mental Health programs
include:
Out Patient Mental Health Therapy,
available to individuals, couples and families, is
client centered, strength based, and goal
focused;
Child & Family Behavioral Health
Treatment for individuals who have a primary
mental health diagnosis, assists clients and
family members address behavioral issues,
promote positive coping skills and strengthen
interpersonal relationships;
Home & Community Support Services
for Children & Adults offers skill
development activities of daily living within the
home and community settings.
Home Modification Specialists of Maine
offers building of new construction projects,
repair and remodeling for commercial and
residential properties, weatherization, and
retrofitting of homes so that people can age in
place. “Home Mod” will be demonstrating
benefits of weatherization during the Business
After Hours and one lucky attendee will win a
blower door test.
As Care & Comfort looks towards the next
two decades, it foresees even more prospects
for the company and the communities it serves.
The focus will always be to meet or exceed
nationally recognized standards of care for
clients while serving as a reputable health care
resource for, and active members of, the
community at large.
Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area
(HVWA) is a non-profit organization founded
in 1980 that serves 27 communities in central
Maine. HVWA promotes quality of life by
providing non-medical support to individuals
and their families at the end-of-life, support to
grieving individuals of all ages and education
and support for the community regarding issues
related to death and grieving.
Bereavement services are available to
anyone who has sustained loss either through
illness or unexpectedly.
HVWA is volunteer based and community
funded.
Join them on October 19 at 5:30 at 180
Main Street, Waterville for their Business After
Hours.
Meet the Reps October 5
Brought to you by Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce & Thomas College
Held at Thomas College Student Center, 180 West River Road, Waterville
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
October 12: 125th Maine Legislature: Progress and Opportunity.
Mid-Maine Chamber’s and KV
Connect’s popular Meet the Reps
program returns this fall, with the first
event scheduled Oct. 5.
The evening affairs are designed to
promote and prolong communication
between business leaders, professionals
and young professionals with their local,
state and national government officials.
The informal sessions are held at MidMaine Chamber headquarters at 50 Elm
Street, Waterville, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Complimentary hors d’ oeuvres, beer &
wine are provided thanks to our sponsor,
Eagle Rental.
Other dates are Nov. 30 and Jan. 25,
2012.
Save the Dates!
DIRECTOR PROFILE
Kevin Raye
Barry Hobbins
Bob Nutting
Emily Cain
Join Senate President Kevin Raye, Senate Minority Leader Barry Hobbins,
Speaker of the House Bob Nutting and House Minority Leader Emily Cain as
they recap accomplishments and disappointments of the first half of the 125th
legislative session as well as inform us of what to expect in this second half of
the session.
November 9: Guerilla Tactics: A Field Guide To What Works Cheap.
Don’t laugh at sandwich boards and diner
placemats. Turns out, you don’t have to be Apple -- or
have Apple’s budget -- to connect with important
audiences. Presented by Brenda Garrand, CEO of
Garrand, a marketing and communications firm offering
traditional and new media advertising and public
relations services in Portland.
Name: Joseph Karter
Place of Birth: Waterville, Me.
Education: Associates Degree
Place of Employment: Jokas’ Discount
Beverages
Position: Owner
Length of Employment: 23 yrs
Current Service and Civic Organization:
Head of Falls committee, Mid-Maine
Chamber of Commerce
Past Service and Civic Organizations:
Head of Board for Intown Business
Association; Waterville Bicentennial
Committee
Family: Married, 4 children
Hobbies: Gardening
2011 Business After Hours Schedule
Join us each month at Business After Hours! These events are a
great opportunity to mix and mingle with other business
professionals and leaders in our communities!
Remember to bring plenty of business cards!
December 14: Samurai Service: Think Like a Black Belt for Cutting-Edge
Customer Service. Jim Bouchard will concentrate on the characteristic of
“Focus,” that is, turning off the noise and paying full attention to the needs of the
customer. The program will center on the theme of Black-Belt Mindset, which is
developing core characteristics and values essential to business and personal
performance.
September 21st Amcomm Wireless
5 Kennedy Memorial Drive Plaza, Waterville
October 19th
Care & Comfort & Hospice Volunteers of the
Waterville Area
180 Main Street, Waterville
November 9th Central Maine Motors
420 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Waterville
Thank you to our
2011 sponsors
December 7th Kennebec Electric
3 Seavey Street, Waterville
Please Join Us from 5:30 PM to 7 PM!
Special thanks to Time Warner Network 9 & Local Access Channel 11
for taping and rebroadcasting our Business Breakfasts!
SHOP
LOCALLY!
149 North St. and 30 Chase Ave.
Waterville
872-1000
Serving Kennebec and Somerset Counties
61 Grove St., Waterville
72 Cony St., Augusta
1-800-326-6190
www.newdimensionsfcu.com
227 China Rd.
Winslow, ME
Ph: 207-873-7711
Fax: 207-873-7022
A better place to do your banking.
Maine State Credit Union
Augusta: 200 Capitol Street • 162 Hospital Street
Waterville: 81 Grove Street
207-623-1851 • 1-800-540-8707
mainestatecu.org • facebook.com/mainestatecu
Thank you to our 50/50
sponsor for 2011!
MARDEN’S
MID MAINE MARINE, Inc.
Surplus and Salvage
885 Kennedy Mem. Dr.
Oakland, ME 04963
Biddeford • Brewer • Calais • Ellsworth
Gray • Houlton • Lewiston • Lincoln
Madawaska • Portland •Presque Isle
Rumford • Sanford • Waterville
St. John
Regional
Catholic
School
Member FDIC
800-303-9511
www.skowsavings.com
15 So. Garand St.
Winslow, ME
872-7115
www.stjohnschoolwinslow.org
1/2 MILE OFF EXIT 127, I-95
Morning
Sentinel
465-2146 • 1-800-649-BOAT (2628)
FAX: 465-2866
www.midmainemarine.com
31 Front Street
Waterville
873-3341
THE WINDOW AND SIDING SPECIALISTS
14 North St. 145 Lakewood Rd. 33 Depot St.
Waterville
Madison
Livermore Falls
873-3371
474-9771
897-3861
Benton Plaza 453-8346 • 622-9661
Jake Stevens
Window and Siding Specialists
40 Benton Ave., Fairfield, ME 04937
Let us help you with all
your building and
remodeling needs!
www.warebutler.com