"Strengthening our regional economy since 1932."

Our monthly newsletter is sponsored by:

Augusta Civic Center and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

THE LATEST INSIDE SCOOP

We are so excited for the 2024 Kenney Awards on Friday, January 26th!

The Kenney Awards, named for the region we hail from, is an annual ceremony that recognizes the significant contributions and achievements of area businesses and local professionals. A thousand people, some of the most venerated in industries across the region, gather together with delicious food, drinks, and lively music to celebrate the Kennebec County business community.

We will be giving away six awards: The Peter G. Thompson Lifetime Achievement Award, Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Community Service Award, President's Circle Award, Cynergy Professional Award.

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2024 Kenney Awards?

20,000 copies

are printed and dispersed to:

AAA Office in ME, MA, CT, NH, RI, PA, and NY

Seven State Visitor Information Centers: Kittery, Yarmouth, Calais, Fryeburg, Hampden North, Hampden South, & Houlton

Locations throughout Central Maine

At local businesses, event venues and hotels

All Maine Chambers & Area Info Centers

Electronically available on website

The KV Chamber Regional Guidebook is a compact, 70+ pages booklet that showcases the richness, culture, and community of the entire Kennebec County.

Being in the guidebook is a guaranteed way to drum up new business and incentivize business networking. This is your chance to market your services, events, trade, or products! 

There is limited space in the 2024 guidebook so reach out to Melissa at mlw@kennebecvalleychamber.com today to save your spot!

OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED

November 8 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Augusta Civic Center

Kristin Mutchler

founder & formulator of Pickle's Potions

Topic:

"Myths & Truths in the Skincare Industry: Are We Being Greenwashed?"

November 15 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM



Transco Business Technologies

34 Leighton Road, Augusta, ME 04330

This event will be collecting donations for the Family Violence Project. Please bring personal hygiene products to donate!

Sponsored by:

Kennebec Savings Bank and MaineGeneral Health

Sponsored by:

Cross Insurance and Kennebec Savings Bank

Beverage Sponsor:

Valley Beverage

CYNERGY NEWS & EVENTS

November 17 | 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM

Alfond Center for Health, Augusta, ME

Conference Rooms 1, 2, and 3

$10 per person

Cynergy 2023 is sponsored by:

Maine Savings Federal Credit Union and Modern Woodmen

YOUR ADS

MEMBER NEWS

Join us for the public unveiling of the newly expanded and renovated Children’s Center. This state-of-the-art $5 million transformation makes it possible for us to provide the best opportunity for our kids to succeed. Drop in to discover the limitless possibilities for every child and enjoy refreshments while taking a tour of the facility at our Open House.

This year’s National Lung Cancer Screening Day is being held on Saturday, November 11th.

If you are at risk, please contact your health care provide and schedule an appointment to get this potentially lifesaving screening done.

National Lung Cancer Screening Day is being held on Veterans Day this year. For that reason, there is a particular focus on reaching veterans who are eligible for this procedure.

For more information on lung cancer screening please contact Deb Violette at Free ME from Lung Cancer. Telephone 207-215-9035 or deb@freemefromlungcancer.org 

US News & World Report released its most recent college rankings and Thomas College is the only school in Maine among US News' list of Top Performers in Social Mobility for Northeast Region Universities.

NEW MEMBERS, ANNIVERSARIES, & MORE!

WELCOME:

Escape Augusta

Michael Wullaert, (207) 480-7373

ME@EscapeAugusta.com

Augusta

Gateway Title

Della Cole, (207) 873-1600

della.cole@gatewaytitleme.com

Waterville

Penny's Pet Grooming

Penny Mckinney, (207) 440-9428

pennyspetgrooming1atatime@gmail.com

Hallowell

True North Tattoos and Body Piercings

Callie Cole, (207) 621-9900

Truenorthtattoos@gmail.com

Augusta

New Members Sponsored By:

Central Maine Power

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

KVCC Board of Directors

Tim Walton, Chair*

Walton External Affairs, LLC.

Michele Pelletier, Chair Elect*

PERFORMANCE Foodservice - NorthCenter

Amy Marston, Vice Chair*

Central Maine Power Company

Matthew Tardiff, Treasurer*

J.S. McCarthy Printers

Earl Kingsbury, Past Chair*

City of Augusta

Cathy DeMerchant, Human Resources*

Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc.

Katie Doherty, President & CEO*^

Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce

* Executive Committee  ^ Full-Time Executive

Randall Anderson

The Meadows Golf Club

Joyce Blanchard

The University of Maine at Augusta

Karen Boston

Lipman Katz & Boston, P.A

Nathan Cotnoir

Camden National Bank

Lori Dube

Sprague & Curtis Real Estate

Sue Grenier

G&E Roofing Co., Inc.

Eric Jermyn

Cross Employee Benefits

Robbi Lockhart

Team EJP

Steven Marson

Central Maine Pyrotechnics

Nicole McSweeney

MaineGeneral Health

Stacey L. Morrison

Ganneston Construction Corp.

Rebecca Pushard

MIKA

Lynn Quirion

Macomber, Farr & Whitten

Alec Rogers

Maine Evergreen Hotel

Andrew Silsby

Kennebec Savings Bank

Special Counsel

Dennis Carrillo

Cloutier Carrillo, Capitol Law, PLLC

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KVCC Staff

Katie Doherty

President & CEO

Lindsay Corbett

Chief Operating Officer

Melissa Walden

Membership & Development Director

Shelly LaVerdiere

Event & Program Manager

Mase Peterson

Marketing & Communications Coordinator