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Taste of Waterville plans a new and improved experience for 2020. Due to downtownconstruction, Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce has moved this year’s event to Head ofFalls and Castonguay Square, with a new date and format. As we move forward with an

abundance of caution, we will be closely monitoring CDC guidelines, State mandates andregulations, and incorporating plans that help assure a safe experience for all.

The 28th annual Taste of Waterville is planned for Sunday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 9p.m. – Yes - the day before Indigenous People’s Day! This year’s Taste will be an adult-

focused experience highlighting the area’s ethnicity – both regarding culinary offerings aswell as our cultural diversity. The day’s events will include a variety of bite booth, foodtruck and ethnic restaurant offerings, food-related vendor booths and demonstrations,

cultural entertainment, and informative walks, along with live music/entertainment,beer/wine gardens and brew samples. More information will come regarding specific

schedules and menu options.

Would you like to join us for one of the region’s most popular events?

Sponsorship options and participation opportunities are available.

Please contact [email protected], or call 873-3315 with questions.

Taste of Waterville 2020 gives new meaning to

“eat, drink and be merry” - SAFELY!

Visitors to the event will be able to eat, drink and be merry while relaxing along one ofthe most beautiful rivers in Maine.

Please save the date and plan to join us to partake of wonderful, local cuisine under thestars!

Major Chef Sponsors:

Culinary Sponsors: Golf Cart Sponsor:

In kind Sponsors:

Morning Sentinel

City of Waterville

Yankee Communications

50 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901 Tel: (207) 873-3315 Fax: (207) 877-0087 [email protected] www.midmainechamber.comJoy McKenna, Chair of the Board Kimberly N. Lindlof, President & CEO

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July 2020

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What’s Inside• From the Board• Calendar of Events• People News• Member News• Ezhaya Scholarship Winner• Home Energy Answers

Friday, July 17 8:00 a.m. Executive Committee

Mid-Maine Chamber Calendar

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From the Board: Rick Whalen

Please note some or all of these meetings may be held remotely

If it is summer in Maine it means lobsters are boiling, boats are cruising the lakes and the Mid-Maine Chamber Golf Classic is upon us once again. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, August 18th at the Waterville Country Club. The “Classic” has become a premier golf event that usually fills up early and this year is no exception. By the time you read this article the tournament field will most likely be full.

A special thank you goes out to this year’s tournament major sponsors: Maine State Credit Union and Central Maine Power. The Chamber would also like to thank all of our members and communities for the early and eager response to this year’s outreach for teams, sponsorship opportunities, donations, and tournament day volunteers. Despite the fact all our worlds have changed in some way due to the pandemic, the support has been overwhelming and is crucial to the success of our Chamber events. For that we are truly grateful.

To the point of the pandemic, and its effect on events, we hope that by our golf date in August we are able to conduct the tournament as it has been in the past. However, we will inform the participants of any material changes to the logistics as soon as we are notified.

We will have prizes for the top three gross and net team placements as well as a prize for our highest score. Each player will also have the opportunity to win a chance at a $1 Million prize in a shoot-out contest, or chances to win a truck, or large cash prize(s) if you can ace one of the four challenging par 3 holes. We will also have prizes for closest to the pin as well as longest and straightest drives.

Most importantly, this is a great day to get out of the office, enjoy the fresh air, make some new friends or business connections - and support your Chamber - and its members that make the Mid-Maine Chamber so successful. We are looking forward to seeing you all out there. Hit ‘em straight and have some fun!

—Rick

Save the Date: August 18, 202011:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

The Golf Classic is open to all Chamber and non-Chamber members. It is the area’s most prize-laden tournament

including a chance to win $1,000,000.(see insert)

To register a team:[email protected]

Major Sponsors:

Luncheon Sponsor:Pine Tree Cellular

Closing Ceremony Sponsor:Northern Light Inland Hospital

Putt Off Sponsor:Skowhegan Savings Bank

Hole in One ($5,000 cash) Sponsor: MaineGeneral Health

Hole in One ($10,000 cash) Sponsor:GHM Agency

Hole in One (Truck) Sponsor:Central Maine Motors Auto Group

Straightest Drive Sponsor:Harry J. Smith

Longest Drive Sponsor:Seacoast Security

50/50 Sponsor:CGI

Closest to the Pin Sponsors:Amici’s Cucina

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Joseph B. Ezhaya Scholarship Winner

Logan Wadick is a 2020 graduate of Mount View High School. Logan was very involved, both at his school and in the community. At Mount View High, he achieved a 3.95 GPA and was awarded the title of class valedictorian. Logan received the Phi Beta Kappa award, achieved membership in the National Honor Society and was involved in the music program as a member of the Mount View Chamber Singers, an audition choir that presents over fifty concerts per year. Logan also participated in track and field.

Outside activities for Logan include the Unity Historical Society, where he headed a project to scan and document over 2,000 historical photographs and documents on a digital archive. He is also a member of Friends of Lake Winnecook, Unity Barn Raisers and a local drama club. Logan is a certified railroad conductor, volunteering every weekend with the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad, working to restore vintage railroad cars. Logan also worked over 750 hours to help build a community gazebo in Unity, which earned him the rank of Eagle Scout.

Logan plans to attend the Eastern Maine Community College this fall, majoring in electrical engineering.

The annual scholarship was established in memory of Joe Ezhaya, a community leader who was known for his generosity and dedication to civic engagement.

This $750 annual scholarship will be distributed to the recipient after the completion of his first semester with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and will be awarded for up to 4 years, for a total of $3,000.00.

Thanks to all who attended our Business Breakfast at Waterville Country Club on June 11. Not only was the event well and

safely attended, our speaker, Säid Eastman, shared some greatly appreciated tips on the topic of recruitment.

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THANKS FOR ATTENDING

Business Breakfast 2020

July 2, 11:00–12:00 p.m.Northern Light Health’s Zoom meeting series, Safe Return to Business, will focus on modifying your physical work space to reduce risk; navigating the challenging PPE supply chain; building a resilient workforce.FMI: emhs.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcofuigpzwrH9ThSQwqOstv6ZTGhOYjjL-x

July 9, 12:00–1:30 p.m.SCORE hosts a no-cost live webinar on raising money for your business. This webinar provides important information on the potential sources of financing. FMI: portlandme.score.org/content/take-workshop-255

July 9, 2:00–3:00 p.m.Join SBDC for a free webinar about getting started with e-commerce.FMI: www.mainesbdc.org

July 10, 12:00–1:00 p.m.Reopening your small business? SCORE will discuss steps you can take now to help your business survive and prosper. Learn how you can assess, account, plan, and communicate as you work to reopen. Sponsored by Maine Technology Institute. FMI: portlandme.score.org/content/take-workshop-255

July 14, 21, 28, 5:00–7:00 p.m.CEI Women’s Business Center is facilitating Propeller, a hands-on, online 8-week start-up program for female entrepreneurs starting a business in the technology sector. FMI: www.ceimaine.org/news-and-events/news/events/propeller/July 15, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.SMDC’s business advisor, Susan Desgrosseilliers will discuss best practices as you implement new safety policies and procedures for your business. This is a free online webinar. FMI: www.mainesbdc.org

July 17, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Woodfords Family Services wants you to be “apart” of something new this year, its first virtual 5k event. Register to run a 5k or to walk one mile for fun. FMI: runsignup.com/Race/ME/Westbrook/WoodfordsSuperhero5K

July 21, 12:00–1:00 p.m.The Google Analytics live webinar with Nathan O’Leary will help you get the most from your traffic sources. Learn how to analyze your traffic and make sense out of the data you collect. With a few simple steps, you can have your Google Analytics up and running. Stay competitive by becoming proficient with this free tool. Hosted by SCORE, sponsored

by Mainely SEO. FMI: portlandme.score.org/content/take-workshop-255

July 27, Registration–11:00 a.m.Shotgun Start–NoonThomas College will host its 7th Annual Terrier Tee-Off Classic golf tournament, sponsored by Portland Glass, at the Waterville Country Club. All proceeds from the event will support student-athletes and teams of the Thomas College athletic program. FMI: Kerry Smart, dev. Officer for athletics, [email protected]

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The Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market is open at Head of Falls Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. and will remain open until 6:00 p.m. as a food distribution location.

2:00–2:30 p.m. is dedicated to shopping for senior citizens and “high risk” patrons.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, the market is encouraging pre-orders from the local farmers.

The market’s Facebook post outlined some specific cautions and operational rules which will be in place for the market:

FMI: www.Watervillefarmersmarket.org or visit Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market on Facebook.

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Thank you to our 2018 sponsors:

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MaineGeneral Sports Medicine Athletic Training services at the AYCC is now open, and ready to help with your activity-related aches and pains. This service is free and open to all AYCC members and community members of all ages! Don’t let a nagging ache or injury keep you from enjoying your summer activities. Please call or text 207-242-6207 to make an appointment or email [email protected]

Thanks to the many community partners and dedicated team members, Northern Light Health provided nearly $221Mil. in community benefits investment during fiscal 2019.

The Town of Winslow was named one of the top 10 happiest cities in Maine by OnlyinYourState.com.

Maine Policy has hired three new interns for summer 2020: Julia Bently, Isabelle Christie, and Josiah Hasbrouck. Welcome to the team!

MaineGeneral Medical Center has been awarded a total of $133k to address food insecurity and other social needs in the Kennebec Valley. The grants include $98k from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, $25k from the John T. Gorman Foundation and $10k from the Maine Cancer Foundation.

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has made a donation to MaineStream Finance to help the nonprofit organization expand its entrepreneurial classes for small business owners. The gift will also be used for microbusiness technical assistance and succession planning in support of successful entrepreneurial growth in central and downeast Maine.

MaineGeneral Medical Center has been listed as one of the top hospitals for patient experience for second year in a row.

United Way of Mid-Maine has awarded an additional $27,764.50 in COVID-19

relief funding to 13 mid-Maine non-profit organizations through its Community First Fund. The Community First Fund was initially established to provide funding to organizations affected by the Coronavirus pandemic but will be available yr.-round to fund programs addressing emergent needs in the community & crisis recovery. UWMM has been able to provide this funding through local support from individual donors as well as businesses like GHM Insurance Agency, and groups like the Rotary Club of Waterville. Chamber Member organizations who have most recently received funding are: Central Maine Growth Council; Children’s Discovery Museum; Family Violence Project; Kennebec Behavioral Health; Messalonskee Middle School; Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce; Sexual Assault Crisis & Support.

Kennebec Savings Bank (KSB) President & CEO Andrew Silsby and Kennebec Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterville (KFS) President & CEO Allan Rancourt have announced the signing of a definitive agreement to merge the two financial institutions under the Kennebec Savings Bank name. The merger was unanimously approved by both institutions’ board of directors and is anticipated to be completed in the fourth

quarter of 2020, subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of all required regulatory approvals.

Kennebec Valley Tourism Council (KVTC) has awarded sponsorship support funds to Maine Film Center for the 23rd Maine International Film Festival in the amount of $2,500.

During recent early school closures, Jobs for Maine Grads, with support from its school, corporate & foundation partners has: Distributed 3,000 grocery gift cards to students & their families; Helped 38 students maintain housing w/support for rent; Provided internet access &/or laptops to 19 students to keep them engaged in distance learning; Assisted 37 students w/car payments, insurance & repair costs; and provided funds to support college tuition for 151 students through emergency & scholarship funds.

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Skowhegan Savings is pleased to announce that Dawn Palmer has joined the bank as senior vice president and chief human resources officer. She will lead the human resources department for the bank which is responsible for employee engagement, training, relations, recruitment, development and management.

Kennebec Behavioral Health is pleased to announce its 2020 college scholarship recipients. This year, the selected students will each receive a $1k scholarship upon successful completion of their first semester at their chosen college or university. Each of these students will be pursuing a major related to mental health; Ben Reed, Erskine Academy; Morgan Niles, Lawrence High School; Kristen Rancourt, Winslow High School; Estephanie Baez-Vazquez, Waterville High School.

Congratulations to Jim Peacock of Peak Careers who has recently accepted the 2020 NCDA Kenneth B. Hoyt Career Practitioner Education Award. Jim is grateful and humbled by the recognition and to the entire community of people who support him and his work. To read the entire article: https://peak-careers.com/kenneth-hoyt-career-practitioner-education-award/

Colby College 2020 graduate Gal Cohen has received the Franko-Maisel prize for public policy. Congratulations, Gal!

Adam Clement, ED-Q, AEMT was promoted to dispatch supervisor at Delta Ambulance.

Sean Conerly was voted as the new board president at the Humane Society Waterville Area.

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Acorns to Oaks Learning CenterValerie Flannery166 Weeks Mills Rd., South China445.4758Facebook.com/AcornstoOaksLearningCenter

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Holy CannoliJanuary & Jason Furchak72 Main St., Waterville877-7899holycannolimaine.com

Jordan’s Cleaning SolutionsSineat Jordan81 Summer St., Waterville975.0313JordansCleaningSolutions.com

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Renarda’s KitchenRenarda Mayo796 Main St., Vassalboro616.0704facebook.com/Vassalboro

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Home Energy Answers is a BPI-certified energy efficiency improvement company in Albion and an Efficiency Maine registered vendor offering energy solutions for homes and small businesses throughout the state. Owned and operated by Keith McPherson, Home Energy Answers offers services such as energy audits, air sealing, weatherization, blown-in cellulose and spray foam insulation. It also offers installation and service of heat pumps, hybrid heat pump water heaters, solar systems, as well as many other services to make your home safer and more efficient.

This time of year, many folks decide that they are ready to move towards air conditioning their homes. In the past, it has been a challenge to compete with the traditional unit. But now, mini-split heat pumps have become more popular due to the fact that they don’t have to be taken in/out each year and the window is no longer subjected to warping or being damaged. The heat pump is serviced by a single 2 ½” hole that is sealed and covered, nullifying the energy lost around the A/C. Heat Pumps are significantly less noisy, use about 50% of the electricity,

filter the air and allergens in the room, and control the temperature more accurately. They are also the most efficient heat source in the winter, besides wood. Some homes are not laid out for proper coverage by a single wall-hung heat pump. For example, old farmhouses -- which often have multiple small rooms, hallways, or a second story over part of the home. In these cases a multi-head, or ducted heat pump option can become the perfect solution. Currently there are Efficiency Maine incentives available to reduce the cost of the heat pumps by up to $2k.

In addition, one of the more popular programs that Home Energy Answers offers is the audit/air-sealing combo, which offers an energy audit and 6 hours of air sealing. The cost for this combined service is typically $600 (within an hour of Albion), but after the Efficiency Maine incentive of $400, the customer only needs to pay the difference of $200. Once completed, Efficiency Maine also offers a 30% discount, up to $1k each

for insulating your attic, walls, and basement.

Does this sound like an investment you would like to make in your home? Home Energy Answers offers free in-home estimates. Call the office at (207) 200-1880; check out the website at homeenergyanswers.net, or the Facebook page, where you can enter to win the free installation of a heat pump. There are also brochures and business cards at the Mid-Maine Chamber office. Look for the Chamber Chatter video on the Chamber’s Facebook page to learn more.

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Disclaimer: Mid-Maine Chamber’s InTouch newsletter is published monthly as a benefit to members and affiliates. All member news is compiled and submitted solely by our members; therefore, we reserve

the right to omit and/or edit as appropriate and cannot guarantee complete accuracy of all announcements. Sponsorship inserts do not necessarily reflect the position of Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce.

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Better outcomes. Not only will we look for ways to help lower your premium, we will also do a comprehensive review of your policies to make sure you have the right coverage to protect you should a covered loss occur.

You can always expect exceptional service from the GHM Team.

Community support. At GHM we believe that Partnership is Powerful - not only with our customers and carriers but with our community as well. Our team has a long history of committment to the communities we serve. Our agency has built a culture around, and is passionate about, giving back and serving within our community, which is why we have built a referral program around doing just that. When we receive a referral from our customers, we will “pay it forward” by donating to a local non-profit organization.

www.ghmagency.com51 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901 207-873-5101 ~ 1-800-244-9046

Please call us at 207-873-5101, go to www.ghmagency.com/bundle, or email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to give you a quote.

Thank you for choosing GHM as your local independent insurance agent.

Did you know that you could save up to 30% or more by bundling your auto and homeowner insurance through GHM Insurance?

Auto Home Business Life Health

Providing Human Resources Guidance During COVID-19 As Maine businesses start to reopen among the COVID-19 pandemic, GHM HR can help you navigate:

Updating policies on returning to work and new work procedures and expectations; Bringing employees back to work;Keeping employees & the public safe when returning to work;Working with employees who are requested to return to work, but are either hesitant about doing so, or refuse; Hiring new employees.

If you are not opening your doors quite yet, there are a handful of HR housekeeping items that could, and should, be taken care of before welcoming your employees back. GHM HR can help you through these:

Updating required employment posters;Ensuring all Form I-9s are properly filled out and filed; Organizing and updating personnel files;Creating or updating the Employee Handbook.

In addition to providing guidance during COVID-19, GHM HR is still available for our regular services. For more information on those services, please visit ghmagency.com/hr-consulting.

For more information on our Human Resources Consulting services, please contact: Bethany Mitchell-Legro, SHRM-CP, VP HR Division

[email protected] 207-873-5101 ghmagency.com/hr-consulting

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2020

Employment Law Update

Erik Peters, attorney with the Law Office of Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman, P.A

Take this opportunity to network with other business leaders and to join Erik and your Chamber for a

discussion on current topics in employment law and when to utilize non-disclosure agreements.

Some items regarding CDC guidelines for the event: out of concern for the safety of attendees, registration at this indoor event

will be limited to 50 persons. Tables and seating will be spaced out and a plated breakfast will be provided, as opposed to the

buffet offered in the past. Masks are requested to be worn for registration, and until seated. Separate entrance and exits are offered

to minimize passage of attendees, upon arrival and departure, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

July 16, 2020

Pre-Register Today! Cost per person: $20 members, $27 at the door and non-members.

Email:[email protected] or call 873-3315

(PLEASE NOTE: Cancellations must be made two (2) business days prior to the event to avoid being charged.)

Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, 50 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901

Thank you to our 2020 Business Breakfast Sponsors:

Event location:

Waterville Country Club

39 Country Club Rd., Oakland

7:15 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Video Sponsor Radio Sponsor Print Sponsor

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!

WE WEAR A MASK FOR YOUR SAFETY.

PLEASE WEAR ONE FOR OURS.

If you are unable to wear a mask due to a medical condition, please contact:

To make alternate arrangements.

CHAMBER GOLF

CLASSIC

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020WATERVILLE COUNTRY CLUB

11 A.M. SHOTGUN START

REGISTER EARLY TO JOIN THE FUN

(SEE FORM ON REVERSE SIDE)

QUESTIONS:

[email protected]

MID-MAINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Sponsored by Central Maine Power and Maine State Credit Union

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