CANDID CANDIDATESWorking with TheChamber, The YoungProfessionals of theLewiston Auburn Area(YPLAA) hosted a can-didate’s meet and greet

forum - Candid Candidates 2010 - on Wednesday, October20th at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. The goalwas to create an environment for YPLAA and communitymembers to interact with candidates running for the MaineLegislature from the local area. Twenty candidates runningfor the Legislature introduced themselves and interacted withChamber members and YPLAAers in a social setting, learn-ing more about where they stand on important issues. Theyalso responded to questions posed by YPLAA leaders.

ELECTION MONITORING REPORT CONTRASTS VIEWS OF LEGISLATIVECANDIDATES

The 2010 Election Monitoring report wasmailed to approximately 60,000 homes inAndroscoggin and surrounding counties.The purpose of the report was to allowmembers and the public to make a compari-son between the backgrounds, views, andpriorities of opposing candidates. The2010 report presented candidates views oneleven current issues that face local busi-

ness – based on questions drafted by the Business AdvocacyCommittee.

GOVERNOR CANDIDATES HEADLINECHAMBER BREAKFAST

The Chamber organized a gubernatorial candidate forum atthe October 14th Chamber Breakfast. All five candidates onthe ballot participated by sharing their views with 400Chamber members and local leaders. The forum was moder-ated by Ron Lebel of Skelton Taintor & Abbott and featuredquestions posed by The Chamber Business AdvocacyCommittee.

GREAT 2010 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE ISHUGE SUCCESS150 volunteers plus incredible energy resulted in the largestmembership drive in Chamber history. The drive kicked offwith a special training session on October 5th and volunteerscalled new member prospects to spread the word about howChamber membership could help their organizations. Thetraining featured RJ Hanson of Sandler Training and animpassioned speech by Chip Morrison. Volunteers were

divided into 19 teams led by team captains Hillary Eaton,Alice Mogensen, Paul Badeau, Nancy Brown, JoAnneCampbell, Jennifer Hogan, Matthew Kovacevich, MaryLaFontaine, Kurk Lalemand, Diane McManus, ImanPoeraatmadja, Susan Stacey, Jan Barrett, Art Boulay, TimMadigan, Hillary Verrill, Laurie St. Pierre, and CelesteYakawonis. The team competition ended in a tie between theDream Team, led by Alice Mogensen, and Team LaFontaineled by Mary LaFontaine.

At this writing, more than 70 new members have signed onto join The Chamber – the largest single drive in Chamberhistory. Unofficially, Chamber membership is now at an all-time record high of 1385 members!

To see pictures from the October 21 Business After Hours atMartindale, featuring new members from the drive, go topage 4!

2 0 1 0 THE CHAMBER N E W SINSIDE:

New Officers andDirectors

123rd Annual Meeting

Calendar of Events

Chamber for theHolidays

College Day

2010 ALDI Class

What We Stand For

Advertise In This YearsGuide

Business After Hours

What’s Up

Member in Focus

SponsorshipOpportunities

N O V E M B E R

THE BUSINESS SERVICE

CENTER AT KEYBANK PLAZA

P.O. BOX 59LEWISTON, ME 04243-0059PH: (207) 783-2249FAX: (207) 783-4481WEBSITE: WWW.ANDROSCOGGINCOUNTY.COM

E-MAIL:INFO@ANDROSCOGGINCOUNTY.COM

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PARTIAL LIST of NEW MEMBERS FROM GREAT 2010MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

A Graphic Answer, AAA Fire Extinguisher Co. Inc., AcadiaBusiness Advisors, Alfatah Store, Armand's Auto Body Shop, TheArt Pulse, Artios Books, Bath Fitter, Bear Pond Village, Bell LawFirm Pa, Berube's Complete Auto Care, Bookeeping Plus (TLParadis), Brazilian Jujitsu, Buddy T's, Cameron Tire and ServiceInc., Captured Moments Photography, Caron's Body Shop Inc,Central Maine Powersports, Computer Help, Creative Embroidery,Dan Moreno, A.I.A. Architect, DealsInME, Dean Team, East CoastSign & Design, Eggcettera Catering, Elizabeth Ann's DogGrooming, Evergreen Printing, Executive Inn, Farm Credit OfMaine, Gendron & Gendron, Gendron Mobil, Gendron Seafood,Goodwin Design, Independent Scensty Consultant Theresa-AnneCraig, Joy & Hamilton Architects Inc, K C Auto Repair, KRY AutoSales, Kut-Em-Up Lawncare, Labadie’s Bakery, Lamp AlzheimersResidential Care, Leonard I. Sharon Esq., P.C., Lewiston PawnShop, Lia Sophia, Maine Motel & Cabins, M E Massage, MamaShukri Plaza, Maple Lane Golf Course, Marc's Auto Body, MotorPower Inc, New Beginnings Inc., New England School ofMetalwork, Pedro O'Hara’s, Pelletier's Karata-Do, Penley House,Photography by Marquis, Poppy Clark Photography, ProjectManagement & Energy Consultant, R C & Son Paving Co, RachelLarrivee Massage Therapy, River's Edge Property Maintenance,Sam Francis (State Farm), Shaker Hill Landscape & Nursery,Sport of Business, Taylor Brook Animal Hospital, The ICS Group,Thomas J. Anthoine Co., travelMaine Twitchell’s Airport, TwoRivers Family Dentistry, Turbynne & Associates, VersatilePlumbing and Heating, W E Campbell Plumbing & Htg, Wyman’sCollision LLC, Young Guns Service Ctr.

SUCCESSFUL RECRUITERS (so far)Nicole Andree, Paul Badeau, Jan Barrett, Nina Bartlett, LindaBeaulieu, Kathryn Beausang, Bob Bernier, Bruce Bickford, RonBissonette, Nancy Brown, JoAnne Campbell, Mike Castaneda, ArtChamberlain, Steve Closson, Becky Cote, Walter Cox, FrankDemascola, Kristen Fournier, Patti Gagne, Stephanie Gelinas,Joyce Gibson, Jane Grant, Tammie Grieshaber, Jen Hogan, EricJoy, Dick Kendall, Dan Keneborus, Matt Kovacevich, DickLaFontaine, Mary LaFontaine, Diane Marquis Monaghan, RayMartel, Donna Martin, Alice Mogensen, Jane Morrison, LauriePelletier, Malcolm Philbrook, Mark Prevost, Jim Richard, MelissaRobinson, Tom Robustelli, Deb St Hillaire, Susan Stacey, DonnaSteckino, Rebecca Webber, Greg Whitney, Bud Willey, JenniferWilley and Naomi Williams Pray.

Nov 2 T Brown Bag, “Writing a Press Release,” Noon at The Chamber, with Judy Meyer of Sun Journal

Nov 11 Th Veteran’s Day, Chamber office closed Nov 17 W Energy Series Finale, Panel of Success Stories,

Saving Energy & $$$,” 11:30am at The ChamberNov 18 Th Chamber Breakfast at the Hilton Garden Inn

Auburn, 7:15amNov 18 Th Business After Hours at Franco American

Heritage Center sponsored by AustinAssociates, 5-7 PM

Nov 19 F Chamber Board of Directors Annual Planning Meeting

Nov 23 T After Hours at Kora Temple, 5-7:00 PMNov 25-26 Chamber closed for Thanksgiving

Dec 2 Th Seminar, “Putting Some Sizzle Into Your 2011 Marketing Plan,” with Peter Rinck 8:30-11:30am at The Chamber

Dec 3 F College for ME Androscoggin Annual Awards Luncheon at Bates at Noon

Dec 9 Th Chamber Breakfast at Ramada, 7:15am, ALDI graduation

Dec 16 Th Business After Hours, Lost Valley, 5-7pm “Chamber & YPLAA Kids for the Holidays”

Dec 17 F Chamber Board of Directors MeetingDec 21 T Holiday Open House at The ChamberDec 24 F Chamber Closed for ChristmasDec 31 F Chamber closed for New Years

Jan 4 T Career Fair at CMCCJan 13 Th Chamber Breakfast, Hilton Garden Inn,

Economic Forecast for 2011, 7:15amJan 17 M Chamber Closed, Martin Luther King, Jr. DayJan 19 W Seminar, “The Dozen Maine Employment

Laws that Employers Need to Know,” 8:30 amat The Chamber

Jan 20 Th Business After Hours at Lewiston MAINEiacs, 5-7 PM

Jan 21 F Chamber Board of Directors Meeting Jan 27 Th Chamber Annual Meeting at Ramada

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSNEW OFFICERS AND DIRECTORSAt the October Board of Directors meeting, The Chamber welcomed newdirectors and seated new officers for 2010-2011. Voted in as new direc-tors for 2-year terms were Jason Agren of Agren Appliance, MattJancovic of Oxford Networks, and Paul Landry of Fish Bones AmericanGrill. Elected as Board Chair was Susan Stacey of Central MaineCommunity College. Other officers include Art Boulay of StrategicTalent Management who will serve as immediate past chair, RobinRobbins of Androscoggin Bank who will serve as treasurer, and KurkLalemand of Next Level Business Coaching who will serve as Chair-elect.

Chamber Division and Committee Chairs for the next year will be:•Kurk Lalemand of Next Level Business Coaching,

Membership Services and Development•Stephanie Gelinas of Sandcastle Clinical & Educational

Services, Ambassadors•Peter Traill of Nason Mechanical Systems and Clifton Greim

of Harriman Associates, Business Advocacy•Mary LaFontaine of the Career Center and Jennifer Willey of

Canteen Services, Education-Business Partnerships•Jan Barrett of The Ware Street Inn and Peter Murphy of

Neokraft Signs, Regional Image Development•Hillary Verrill of McKesson, YPLAA

TD BANK and OXFORD NETWORKS TO SPONSOR CHAMBER’S 123rd ANNUAL MEETING

Chamber members and guests will gather at the Ramada ConferenceCenter on Thursday, January 27th for the 123rd Annual Meeting andAwards program — The Chamber’s largest membership and social eventof the year. The 2011 annual meeting will be jointly sponsored by TDBank, led by Maine President Larry Wold and Oxford Networks, led byPresident Craig Gunderson.

The program will be emceed by Chamber Board Chair, Susan Stacey ofCentral Maine Community College. Those being recognized include:The Chamber’s new members in 2010; past and present Chamber leaders;and the distinguished business and community members who will receiveThe Chamber’s highest awards.

The evening will begin with a social hour at 5:00 p.m. The cost of theevening is $50 per person and reservations are required (early reserva-tions are encouraged). Special recognition will be given to organizationsthat are table sponsors. The prime sponsors of the AnnualMeeting are TD Bank and Oxford Networks and Poland SpringWater is a co-sponsor. The Chamber is looking for 2-3 other orga-nizations to co-sponsor. If you are interested, call Chip at TheChamber at 783-2249.

DECEMBER

JANUARY

NOVEMBER

Art Boulay, Past Chair, hands over the gavel to incoming Board Chair, Susan Stacey

THE CHAMBER FOR THE HOLIDAYS!Holiday Open House – The Chamber annual Holiday Open House willbe held on Tuesday, December 21st. Join us at the Chamber between11am-2pm, in the Community Conference Room, Business ServiceCenter at KeyBank Plaza, 415 Lisbon St., Lewiston. It’s a great chance totour the Chamber if you haven’t had the opportunity or just stop by to sayhello and help us celebrate the season! We’ll have a cup of cheer (Chip’sfamous punch —- without the “punch”) and some goodies waiting foryou!

Chamber & YPLAA Kids for the Holidays - Hundreds of Kids inAndroscoggin County need your help this holiday season! After our suc-cessful efforts over the past few years, The Chamber and YPLAA areteaming up again to brighten the holidays for local families in need. Bringunwrapped items one of the following places: • The Chamber at 415 Lisbon Street (or give us a call and we will come

pick them up in the Chamber Kids for the Holidays Bus)• Bring items to the Chamber Breakfast on December 9th

• Bring the items to Business After Hours at Lost Valley on December 16th

CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDSNominations are being sought for the annual Chamber awards which willbe presented at The Chamber’s 123rd Annual Meeting at the RamadaConference Center on January 27th. The 2011 Annual Meeting will besponsored by Androscoggin Bank. Twelve awards are presented honoringachievements and contributions made by Chamber members and commu-nity leaders in the Androscoggin County region. The awards are:

*Business Leadership Award — small company*Business Leadership Award — large company*Community Service Leadership Award*Lisbon Business Award*Greene Business Award*Turner Business Award*Poland Business Award*Public Service Leadership Award*Education/Business Partnership Award*Ray Geiger Award*Cool Chamber Award*Ken Additon Small Business Advocate Award

All Chamber members will be sent a description of the awards and anomination form. The nomination form is also available on The Chamberwebsite, and the nomination deadline is December 1st. For more infor-mation, call Chip at The Chamber, 783-2249 or send him an email atCMorrison@androscoggincounty.com.

COLLEGE DAY ACROSS THE COUNTY!Mark your calendars! December 3rd will beCollege for ME-Androscoggin’s 2nd annualCollege Day when people across the countywill put on college garb. They may choose towear clothing displaying the name of the col-lege they attended or honor someone else bywearing something with the name of the col-

lege that person attended. From sweatshirts to tops, from scarves, tiesand pins, people will be sporting something that has to do with college.Imagine if everywhere you go on December 3rd people are wearing col-lege garb. You might be at the credit union or grocery store and see aclerk wearing an Ithaca College shirt and overhear someone saying “OhIthaca! My niece went there!” Or see a UMF jacket and hear someoneelse saying “Hey I went to UMF, too! When did you graduate?”Everywhere there will be college-related apparel and conversations aboutcolleges. College for ME-Androscoggin is working with HR directors toapprove Friday, December 3rd as a day when staff is allowed to don casualwear with an emphasis on college garb. If you would like more informa-tion, please contact Sandi Croft at 753-6556 at College for ME-Androscoggin.

Don’t forget the other not-to-be missed event on December 3rd- the FIFTHAnnual College for ME-Androscoggin Awards Luncheon where youwill hear amazing stories from friends and neighbors who overcametremendous obstacles to earn a college degree. Their determination andcourage are truly inspiring so mark your calendars for December 3rd forthe Fifth Annual Awards Luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn AuburnRiverwatch.

2010 ALDI CLASS In September, the 19th annual Androscoggin Leadership DevelopmentInstitute began under the guiding hand of facilitator Steve Pecukonis.This intensive program focuses on key leadership skills and current com-munity issues. Participants in the 2010 ALDI Class are: KathyBaillargeon, Allison Bryant, Mike Castaneda, Terri Cook, Deb Fish,Robin Giguere, Kim Goding, Samantha Green, Nick Hamel, JessicaHebert, Wendy Mitchell, Torri-Jean Nolan, Lisa Pray, Jessica Richardson,Dana Rickman, and Megan Sampson.

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Lisa Laliberte State Farm Insurance office wearing their college garb last year!

Upcoming YPLAA EventsNovember 5

Non-Profit Mentors: Enrich Your Life and Career

November 26Turkey Tailgate and YPLAA Grill-Off

December 3 & 4Volunteering at Advocates for Children Holiday Festival

December 7 YPLAA's 2nd Culture Crawl

December 16YPLAA & Chamber Business After Hours

January 5 - February 9Personal & Professional Development Series

For more information visit www.yplaa.com.

WHAT WE STAND FOR – 2011The Business Advocacy Committee, under co-chairs PeterTraill of Nason Mechanical Systems and Clif Greim ofHarriman Associates, has begun their major annual pro-ject – developing a series of policy positions for TheChamber on issues which are important to members. Thefollowing seven subcommittees (with conveners listed)are drafting the major sections of What We Stand For –2011.

• Energy and Environmental Issues, Jim Wellehan of Lamey Wellehan Shoes

• Tax and Fiscal Policy, Peter Sassano• Health Care and Health Insurance, Chip Morrison• Transportation and Infrastructure, Bob Thompson

of AVCOG• Education and Workforce Training, Mary

LaFontaine of the Career Center• Business Development, Kevin Fletcher of The

Fletcher Team• Government Organization, Bud Willey of Canteen

Services

What We Stand For – 2010 is available on TheChamber’s website at www.androscoggincounty.comunder “The Chamber” section. If you have any com-ments or suggestions on the document as a whole or anyof the subsections, please contact Peter Traill, ClifGreim or one of the subcommittee conveners. The sub-committees welcome Chamber members to join them asthey shape Chamber policy for the year ahead.

CHECK YOUR CHAMBER LISTING!It’s time again to update the annual Androscoggin CountyBusiness/Visitor/Relocation Guide! Accuracy is impor-tant, so we ask all Chamber members to assist us in pro-viding updated information.

Please check your business listing on our websitewww.androscoggincounty.com, you can makechanges online!

WHY NOT ADVERTISE IN THISYEAR’S GUIDE?It’s that time of year again —— when members are invit-ed to advertise in the 2011 Resource Guide.

Every member is listed as a no-cost benefit of member-ship. Advertising space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. To get information on ad rates and sizes orto secure your ad space in the 2011 Resource Guide, con-tact Jenny at 783-2249 orJenny@androscoggincounty.com.

Ads run from an eighth page for $225 to $725 for afull page, and the ad will be seen all year long!!!

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS AT MARTINDALEFeaturing New Members from the 2010 MembershipDrive!

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2010-2011BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Susan Stacey, ChairCentral Maine Community College

Kurk Lalemand, Chair ElectNext Level Business Coaching

Robin Robbins, TreasurerAndroscoggin Bank

Art Boulay, Past ChairStrategic Talent Management

Jason AgrenAgren Appliance

Jan BarrettWare Street Inn Bed & Breakfast

Bob BernierAdvantage Gases and Tools

Susan BerubeWGME-13

JoAnne CampbellMechanics Savings Bank

Michael Cox Central Maine Orthopaedics

Doug DiVelloCentral Maine Healthcare Corp

Adam DunbarWells Fargo Advisors

Jodi EllerProcter & Gamble

Patti GagnePatti Gagne Agency, Allstate Insurance

Stephanie GelinasSandcastle Preschool

Joyce GibsonUSM at LAC

Clif GreimHarriman and Associates

Kevin HealeySt. Mary’s Health System

Elaine HemenwayPayroll Management Inc

Jennifer HoganCommunity Credit Union

Matt JancovicOxford Networks

Paul LandryFish Bones American Grill

Mary LaFontaineCareer Center

Michael MalloySkelton, Taintor & Abbott PA

Scott McKenneyHilton Garden Inn

Bryan McNultyBates College

Iman PoeraatmadjaBurgess Computer

Peter SteeleTwin City Times

Peter TraillNason Mechanical Systems Inc.

Hillary Verrill, YPLAA Chair

Jennifer WilleyCanteen Services

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Central Maine Federal Credit Union donated$500 to Special Olympics Maine.

The Independent Insurance Agents of Americaselected GHM Insurance Agency as a 2010 Best

Practices Agency.

TD Bank has named Allison D. Bryant the Store Manager of its GreatFalls Plaza, Auburn location and promoted Meagan L. Barrett to StoreManager at the Shaw’s Supermarket location at 600 Center St., Auburn.

Gifford’s Ice Cream earned the title of “World’s Best Chocolate” for thethird time and was recognized as “Grade A & Ice Cream GrandChampion,” at the 2010 World Dairy Expo.

Justin Fortier won the $250 prize drawing for attending Central MaineCredit Union’s CU Succeed Money Matters sessions.

Southern New Hampshire University’s ranking jumped two tiers inU.S. News and World Report.

Anthony D’Andrea with Insphere Insurance Solutions is now appoint-ed with the ING and John Hancock Companies.

Austin Associates, PA, CPAs is very pleased to announce that JeremyMarchessault has received his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designa-tion from the Maine Society of CPAs.

L/A Arts welcomed two new board members to the team, Kate Caspariusand Marnie Coleman.

Skelton, Taintor & Abbott is proud to announce that seven of its attor-neys have been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers®. The listedattorneys are: Jill Checkoway, Bryan Dench, Gretchen Jones, RonLebel, Michael Poulin, Alan Stone, and Steve Wade.

Northeast Charter & Tour Company, Inc. announced an investment ofover one million dollars to expand their fleet of environmentally friendlyvehicles with the addition of three new vehicles, including two motorcoaches and a minibus. The company also announced a new five-year part-nership to provide transportation services for the Auburn/LewistonYMCA.

The United Way of Androscoggin County held its annual Day ofCaring on September 2. Seven volunteers from Electro StaticTechnologies cleaned up the playground at Androscoggin Head Startand Child Care’s Hillview Head Start Pre-K in Lewiston.

The Pal Hop Reunion 2010 proceeds were given to the Lewiston PoliceAthletic League, which received $1,050.25 and the Great Falls BalloonFestival received $2100.50.

Common Ties Mental Health Services was the recipient of $1,000 fromthe Wal-mart Logistics Distribution Center.

Security Shredding, Inc. has achieved the National Association forInformation Destruction’s highest level of accreditation and is now NAIDCertificated.

Poland Spring recently unveiled a $500,000 donation to the MaineCommunity College Foundation and honored to receive the Patriotic

Employer Award from the Department of Defense’s Employer Support ofthe Guard and Reserve (ESGR) program.

GHM Insurance Agency is pleased to announce the addition of BillRafuse and P. J. Dowe to its staff.

Tri-County Mental Health Services recognized Gerald Lachapelle,Michael Williams, Trooper Ricki Cote and Trooper Tyler Stevensonwith the Giving Voice Award, and Joan Detel and Cliff Winn with theInspiration Award.

Pinnacle Development Group recently changed its name to PinnacleIT. Their headquarters were moved to 10 Common Street in Waterville inJanuary, and last month the Bangor branch moved to a larger office at 77Exchange Street.

Creative Office Pavilion was awarded the contract for all of the furnish-ings in the new surgical wing at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Ten Tips to Avoiding the Commission, Courts, and Claims sponsored bythe Central Maine Human Resources Association, November 16, 8-9:45 am, at the Hilton Garden Inn.

The Abused Women’s Advocacy Project has changed their name to“Safe Voices” to more accurately reflect the mission and direction of thedomestic violence agency today as it empowers victims to find their voice.They cover Franklin, Androscoggin, and Oxford Counties.

The Boys & Girls Clubs’ Auburn/Lewiston Clubhouse, have unprece-dented membership this year. The Club is open from 2:30-6PM for grades1-6 and until 7PM for grades 7-12. The Club opens at 11:30AM for EarlyRelease Wednesdays (Auburn students). The annual membership is just $5a year. To register your child or to learn more, please visit www.bgc-maine.org.

Chris Rugullies has rejoined the TD Bank commercial lending teamlocated in Auburn, he can be reached at 753-5850 or by e-mail atChristopher.Rugullies@TDBanknorth.com.

Donovan’s website, www.donovansauto.com has been upgraded adding aminimum of 12 pictures per vehicle, media information, payment calcula-tions, and detailed vehicle descriptions. They can also be found onFacebook at Donovan’s Auto Sales.

The Lewiston MAINEiacs are pleased to announce that KaplanUniversity has been named the team’s official education provider.

December 9 & 10 - Dale Carnegie Training of Maine will present HighImpact Presentations, a 2 day program. For more information visitwww.maine.dalecarnegie.com.

Robustelli Soucy Hussey, P.A. welcomes Carol Palmer as a book-keeper specialist.

Members from more than a dozen program advisory committees atCentral Maine Community College convened on campus last month fora fall kick-off breakfast meeting. They make recommendations concerningcurriculum and program instruction, assist in the development of long-range goals, and help faculty determine how programs can better preparestudents for their chosen careers.

September marked 4-H month for many area businesses who sold PaperClovers. The Maine 4-H Foundation would like to thank participantswho believe in the promise of Maine’s Youth.

WHAT’S UP…?

Dick GleasonPresident & General Manager

Tel: (207) 784-5868 Cell: (207) 754-3777E-Mail: DickGleason@Gmail.comOffice: 555 Center Street, Auburn, ME 04210G

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Radio StationsWOXO 92.7 & 100.7 • WEZR 1240 • WTME 780 & 1450

Internet ServicesEmail Marketing • Web Site Development

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The Ware Street Inn is taking reservations for small holiday gatheringscomplete with delectable hors d’oeuvres and the charming ambiance ofthe holidays. Give Jan a call at 783-8171 or email her at info@ware-streetinn.com.

Doggie Delights will be at the Oak Hill Craft Fair on November 6th,Leavitt and St Doms Craft Fairs on November 13th and at the CentralMaine Medical Center Christmas Fair on November 19th. Place Christmasorders soon to make sure all the doggies get their treats in time forChristmas! Contact Anne at 513-6498 for more information or emailanne.doggiedelights@gmail.com.

MP&G Machine and Design would like to announce the addition ofAutomation Integration and Robotics to their full service machine shopand fabrication facility. Call to set up a visit or email Ed Major atedmaj@mpgmachine.com.

Fox Ridge Golf Club has partnered with The Good Shepherd FoodBank to offer: Bring 4 non-perishable food items and play for only $15now until the end of the season.

Dead River Company is donating $10,000 to local 501(c)(3) organiza-tions through its Share the Warmth initiative. Participating is easy. Just“like” the company’s Facebook page,www.facebook.com/DeadRiverCompany, by 5 p.m. on, Nov. 19th

Robustelli Soucy Hussey, P.A. is pleased to announce it has updatedits firm name to reflect the addition of its newest partner: JonathanHussey, CPA. Visit them at www.rrscpa.com today!

Dr. Karl Trautman, chair of social sciences at Central MaineCommunity College, has a new book out titled The Underdog inAmerican Politics: The Democratic Party and Liberal Values.

Common Ties Mental Health Services recently received a donationfrom Northeast Bank in support of the agency’s efforts to promote accessto dental services in Androscoggin County.

Need a gift for the holidays but don’t have a lot of time to shop? TheBasket Case can help! Contact Barbara Lauze at 783-7303 orBarbara@the-basketcase.com to reserve your holiday gifts today!www.the-basketcase.com.

Common Ties Mental Health Services will launch its 25th anniversaryyear celebration at its annual meeting on November 18. For more infor-mation, email Craig Phillips at cphillips@commonties.org.

Marylin Newell earned a PhD in Organization and Management fromCapella University. She is an executive coach best known for her workwith PowerUp! Call 345-3100 for more information.

Canteen Service Co. recently acquired Kaplan Vending Services ofScarborough. The transition is nearly complete after folding in over 100new accounts and training seven new employees.

Emerson Toyota Scion welcomes Eric Mortensen to its Sales staff.

Shads Advertising welcomes Jason LaPlante to their sales team.

Goodman Wiper & Paper has two new additions! Stefco Mfg has intro-duced their new Confidence line of high end towels and tissue products atmid level pricing with a no cost no contract dispenser program. The otherproduct line is from Chemquest Inc, and features Incredible Pink and

Citra-Plus biodegradable non toxic degreaser/cleaners. Call Ken at 784-5779 for details.

Roopers is excited to announce a new location at 1420 Lisbon StLewiston to open before 2011.

Mid-Maine Communications and Pine Tree Networkss have merged andare now operating as OTT Communications.

Lewiston Adult Education will offer Gift Certificates at a discountedrate to Chamber members throughout the Holiday Season. Purchase $25gift certificates for $20. Call 795-4141 for more information.

On October 27, Lighting Concepts hosted a special lighting workshopevening for area designers and contractors.

Move For Hunger, a non-profit organization that works with moving com-panies to pick up unwanted, unopened food during the moving processand deliver it to local food banks, welcomes Bisson Moving & Storageas its newest partner.

If you’re paying more than $2.13 for heating oil, you will save moneyheating with wood pellets. Heutz Premium Pellet Systems can convertmost oil boilers into pellet-burning systems. For more information call782-3171 or visit www.heutzpellets.com.

Marjorie Love, Management Services for the Human Services com-pleted her 14th interim management engagement, serving as InterimDirector of Energy & Housing Services at Maine Housing.

USBanker Magazine named Camden National Corporation a “BestPerforming Bank” for the eighth consecutive year.

Lisa Laliberte, CLU, ChFC, CASL, of State Farm has been elected tothe Board of Trustees of the National Association of Insurance &Financial Advisors (NAIFA).

On September 26, Key Private Bank’s chief investment strategist BruceMcCain presented “Economic Trends and Investment Strategies” tochamber members. Read Bruce’s Investment Strategy Perspectivenewsletter and watch investment strategy webinars atwww.key.com/html/private-banking-library.html.

Brand for Breakfast: Go Brand Yourself, a 3 hour workshop presented byDr. John Tantillo, “The Marketing Doctor”, sponsored by the Associationfor Consulting Expertise, for more information and to register visitwww.consultexpertise.com.

ICS Group’s Human Resource and Employment Law professionals createand implement proven Human Resources solutions. Customized“Packages” are provided for a flat monthly fee.

Bedard Medical is expanding! They are building a new location at 359Minot Avenue (corner of Minot & Fairview) in Auburn.

ART BOULAY, MBACEO & Chief Talent Officer207.373.9301ABoulay@StrategicTalentManagement.com

If you are hiring this year, we can reduce the risk you will hire the wrong person. Our new website shows you how:

www.StrategicTalentManagement.com

THE COMMUNITY CONFERENCE ROOM

The Community Conference Room in theBusiness Service Center at KeyBank Plaza hasbecome an incredible asset for both members andcommunity groups. Hardly a day goes by whenthere aren’t one or two meetings or training sessions scheduled for the room. It is available foruse by Chamber members at no charge.

If you would like to use the CommunityConference Room, contact Sue at The Chamber

at 783-2249 or send her an e-mail atSue@androscoggincounty.com.

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MEMBER IN THE FOCUS:Harriman Architects & Engineers By Toni Seger, ProseWorks™

Founded in 1870, Harriman is probably the oldest company I’ve inter-viewed for this column. Celebrating 140 years in business is something tobe proud of and the current President, Clifton Greim, obviously loves thiscompany. Harriman’s mark has long since been made in Maine; TogusHospital in Augusta built in 1932, the Samoset in Rockland, built in 1901and the Odd Fellows block in Lewiston built in 1876 are just a few, wellknown examples of the company’s earlier work.

Harriman was founded by George Coombs,a renowned Maine architect also noted forexceptional skill in structural engineering.In 1909, Coombs passed the company tohis sons, Harry and Fred. In 1929,Coombs’ great nephew, Alonzo J. Harrimanjoined the firm as a partner and the compa-ny was renamed Harriman in 1939 afterHarry Coombs’ death. Like GeorgeCoombs, Alonzo Harriman was well knownfor expertise in both architecture and struc-tural engineering. With both disciplinesunderstood collectively from the company’sinception, the collaborative concept becamefundamental to its profile. It’s the long-standing synthesis of those disciplines thatmakes Harriman so unique. As their website states: “Fusing the art of architecturewith the science of engineering.” TheHarriman building in Auburn’s KittyHawkIndustrial Park is a good example with lighting and design both comfort-able and comforting. As we settle into a spacious, gently lit conferenceroom to talk, I know this company’s employees spend their day working ina relaxed state which also means they’re more productive.

Harriman has a broad industrial focus with five major areas of endeavor;K-12 education, colleges and universities, health and science facilities,retail such as supermarkets, corporate and government buildings. Duringthe difficult climate of the last couple years, Harriman looked outside NewEngland to projects in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida and California.Today’s technology has lessened geographical limitations and opened upnew markets for Harriman though Clif emphasizes the importance of realcontact. “We use technology to stay in touch, but we’re very much ‘handson’ and that takes a personal presence.” When Harriman designs a project,they oversee its construction and if there’s a problem, Clif Greim pledgesto respond “as if we’re next door”.

Clif is a mechanical engineer who appreciates beautiful architecture andlikes a challenge. In his early career, he chose engineering over a stronglove for baseball after attending a camp for Pittsburgh Pirates. “I think Imade the right choice”, he says with a grin. “Now I have three grandchil-dren who love baseball.” Clif who joined Harriman in 1981 would be aretired pitcher today. Instead, he’s a very active executive. Sustainabilityissues are an ongoing challenge he embraces with relish. “We’ve just got-ten our first design project that will have zero net energy when it’s com-pleted. It isn’t a large building, but our client wants to use it to make astatement which we find very exciting. Heating and cooling needs will bereduced to a minimum and we’ll take advantage of all natural resources;daylight harvesting, natural ventilation, photovoltaics. Once you start seal-ing a living or working space, there are issues of air quality and we’reworking on those as well.”

Engineers tend to be solution oriented and Clif is someone who enjoysdeveloping solutions. He says there are new initiatives that go beyond hav-ing no energy impact to being regenerative and giving back to the environ-ment. “We haven’t had one of those yet, but I’m looking forward to it. It’sexciting to think about.” Harriman has partnered with schools to bring newideas and new issues to students. “It’s great fertilizer for developingminds. I’d love to see more of it.”

Today, Clif explains, we build very differently with different prioritiesthough “we’re also relearning older lessons about harnessing water energyand applying new technology to it.” One reality, today’s builders have tocomplete jobs much faster. Clif admires the beautiful molding of older

buildings, but says today’s buildings arefinished in 18 months as opposed to fiveyears, so different choices must be made.While he acknowledges the economy isstill tough, Clif sees huge opportunities inrapidly developing sustainability technol-ogy. “If you’re willing to make the invest-ment, the payback in energy savings canbe substantial. We’ve seen it.” One of themany advances, in the decades they’vebeen developing energy saving initiatives,is the ability to test and monitor. Now,designers can establish everything isworking the way it’s supposed to whichmeans they can prove companies are get-ting what they paid for.

Harriman employs about 80 people andthey’re hiring. The company is looking forinnovative, forward thinking professionals

who want to get involved with a company on the cutting edge of function-al design integrated with its surrounding environment. “We’re open to newideas and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.” Clif isespecially proud of a job they did for Idexx, a company in Westbrook thatneeded 125,000 square feet of finished work space before their lease ranout in just six months. “That job required an extensive and coordinatedeffort from everyone in the office. When we made the Idexx deadline, weshowed what this company can accomplish.”

Harmony is a good word to describe the philosophy behind this company’sdesigns. I’m an admirer of Harriman’s work at Fryeburg Academy wherethey designed a graceful new complex of buildings housing a library, artgallery, performing arts auditorium and gymnasium. Clif explains the chal-lenge there was to integrate very different uses in a series of buildings thatalso fit together well within a natural landscape already being used.

If you can combine practicality and function with an undeniable aesthetic,your product is going to be popular and the continued success of this com-pany testifies to that. “We look to provide value added services that pro-vide beauty and function, that’s both efficient and innovative.”

Harriman has offices in Auburn and Portland, Maine (207-784-5100) aswell as Manchester, New Hampshire (603-626-1242). Learn more aboutHarriman at www.harriman.com

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CHAMBER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESFor fifteen years, Chamber membership dues investments have remained essen-tially unchanged. During that same time, The Chamber has been able to expandmembership services because literally hundreds of Chamber members havestepped up to sponsor chamber events. Sponsorships have become so popularbecause of the additional exposure they provide to members. Current sponsorships include:

• Annual meeting - one major sponsor and 4 cosponsors $10,000/$2,500• YPLAA - one major sponsor $5,000, one program sponsor, $1,000, and

several event sponsors• ALDI - one title sponsor $2,500• Breakfast sponsors - Up to 30 per year $300• Not Your Normal Formal - variety of sponsor levels $1,500/$1,000• Business After Hours - 12 per year $500• Nonprofit seminar series $1,000• Saving Energy, Saving $$$ Series $1,000 • Chamber Connections - 3 sponsors $300• Golf Tournament - variety of sponsor levels

(revenues dedicated to scholarships) $200 to $5,000• Biennial Candidate Report - one sponsor, 2 cosponsors $5,000/$2,500

The Chamber's current sponsorships raise over $90,000 annually.

New Sponsor Opportunities For 2011, The Chamber is creating several new sponsor opportunities to help mem-bers increase their visibility and demonstrate their strong support of The Chamber.The new sponsorships are:

• Chamber Seminar Series - winter/spring series & fall series $1000/$1000• Brown Bag Seminar Series (full Year) $1,500• Androscoggin County Day at the Legislature - one sponsor, 2 cosponsors

$1,500/$750• Breakfast with the Legislative Delegation - 2 per year $500• Career Fair (2) – sponsor $1,000• Job Fair – 1 sponsor, 4 cosponsors $1500/$500 (in-kind)• Chamber Board of Director meetings - 12 per year $250

The new sponsorships plus full utilization of current sponsorships could potentiallyproduce an additional $30,000 in revenue for Chamber programs and services.Members interested in exploring any of these sponsor opportunities should contactChip Morrison at 783-2249 or cmorrison@androscoggincounty.com. The goal is tocreate more visibility for members, while at the same time increasing Chamber rev-enues from sources other than member dues.

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