Business Insider
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
Business of the Year
Macpage LLC
CPA’s Scott Small and Jeff Hubert left their
Portland headquarters to open an office in
January 2015
projects including
MaineGeneral’s
medical building
on Civic Center
Drive, Bolduc
Technologies’
building and a
current 50,000 sqft NRF
Distributors’
warehouse.
Awards Banquet
Jan. 23, 2015 - Civic Center
Augusta’s new Key Plaza in 1989, hired
Office Manager Sara Hasty, and did what
successful businesses do best – they worked
hard, stayed ahead of the technology curve,
became involved in the community and grew.
Now employing more than 20 (includes 11
CPA’s and one attorney) at the new
downtown Augusta location, Macpage
provides audit, tax and consulting services to
more than 1,100 Capital region clients.
“Community involvement is very important,”
say the Managing Partners, and Macpage
folks play key roles in support of United
Way, MaineGeneral, Lithgow, Sidney
Athletic Association, Waterville Regional
Arts and Community Center and many other
causes.
Business Person of the Year
Gary Peachey, Peachey Builders:
This professional photographer and airplane
pilot landed back in the family business (he’d
worked there 1979 to 1986) in 1990 and
became president and owner in 1996. Gary’s
success formula: good ethics, honesty, doing
best for his clients and his employees,
involvement with people and giving back to
the community. The CEO brings a solid
sincerity and thoughtfulness in all
interactions including his leadership roles in
a number of construction associations and
community boards. Peachey Builders is a
design-build construction firm with recent
The people who provide leadership for these
organizations have a profound effect upon the
Capital Area business environment and economy,
contributing to the quality of life enjoyed here.
www.AugustaMaine.com
Special Service Award
UMA-50
University of Maine at Augusta-50:
Established 50 years
ago to primarily serve
non-traditional
college students,
UMA today serves
about 6,000 students
of every age at its
Augusta and Bangor
campuses, and
statewide centers. A
national leader in
“distance education,” UMA pioneered
instructional television and now provides
convenient internet learning opportunities for
its many associate and baccalaureate
programs. Recently UMA began a unique
five-year professional program in
architecture and collaborated with Maine
Instrument Flight to begin Maine’s first BS
in Aviation program. President Glenn
Cummings sees a bright future with “our
comprehensive delivery system for both
older students and 18-year-olds.” With 600
grads a year, UMA is vital to our Kennebec
Valley workforce needs.
AWARD WINNERS cont. Page 2
Business Insider, Jan, 21, Senator Inn
Gov. LePage to Address
KV Chamber Members
Governor Paul R. LePage will
discuss his administrations’ second term
goals at the Chamber’s
Business Insider breakfast
January 21. LePage lays
claim to the largest tax cut
in Maine history with
two-thirds of Mainers
getting income tax relief.
LePage has promoted a
government culture that
partners with the private sector and has
removed regulatory red tape in a number of
ways.
In his first four years he has seen
growth of 20,000 private sector jobs while
assisting more than 500 businesses startups
and expansions. He takes pride in fostering
charter schools and in paying a $750 million
hospital debt.
Business Insider sponsors: Kennebec
Savings Bank and Central Maine Power
Company.
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et or , Jan. 14, Senator Inn
The bottom line in any business is
getting the job done efficiently, profitably.
Rebecca Lambert believes the
practice of yoga can help
people achieve strength,
openness, peace and
awareness – all important to
personal wellness and
excellent job performance.
An owner/instructor of Big White Barn Yoga
and integrated Health, Lambert will discuss
the balance and flexibility benefits of yoga
on body and mind at KV Chamber’s
Women’s Network luncheon Jan. 14 at the
Senator Inn. Major sponsors are Anthem
Blue Cross & Blue Shield and Bangor
Savings Bank
www.AugustaMaine.com
Awards continued from Page 1
President’s Awards
Bangor Savings Bank:
This $3
billion-56
branch-700
employeeMaine bank
recently
expanded its
Augusta
presence
with an
impressive
new $4
million
regional HQ facility. Since announcing
the investment in 2011, BSB-Greater
Augusta has grown from 12 to 27
employees, customer relationships
increased by nearly 1,000, and thousands
of community group visitors have met in
its 3rd floor conference facility,
according to Branch Manager VP Molly
Gerencer. The company stresses the
value of personal relationships, new
technology, and community service in
their success formula. Lithgow Library,
Downtown Augusta and many other
organizations have benefited from BSB’s
generous support and belief that “…you
matter more.”
Harvest Time Natural
Foods: Lew Purinton opened a
Downtown Augusta health food store in
1974, committed to share his interest in
healthy eating and living. The struggling
business (he slept in the back room for a
while) moved to the Capitol Shopping
Center in 1978 and began to grow. By
the mid-90’s, popularity of health foods,
supplements and local products
propelled HTNF into a larger location
and, with the addition of Lew’s wife
Karen as manager, the business grew and
grew. Still grinding their own peanut
butter and offering exotic products to a
diverse customer base, HTNF takes pride
in educating people on how to eat good
food and live longer. Co-owners Scott
and Debbie Kenoyer say thousands of
products and friendly staff make the
store a favorite shopping destination.
Nancy Marshall
Communications: Infectious
enthusiasm; that’s Nancy! This Colbygrad Sugarloafer started NMC in 1991 as
sole employee with client Sugarloaf, and
later Victory Chimes, Northern Outdoors
and Maine Office of Tourism. Augustabased-NMC’s 12 specialists handle PR,
marketing, social media, workshops, and
personal branding for clients ranging
from MaineGeneral, to Summit Natural
Gas, from Maine Huts & Trails to
Carrabassett
Valley Academy.
NMC’s
“Marshall Plan,”
is a road map for
clients to achieve
their marketing
goals. “We bring
passion…high
quality, high
value work…
with integrity,
accountability, and trust,” says Nancy,
also known as The PR Maven, “while
staying on top of technology advances.”
Community Service Awards
Gardiner Main Street:
Now age 13, Gardiner Main Street was
one of Maine’s four original
communities to join a national program
focused on historic preservation through
downtown revitalization. “We are
strengthening Gardiner as a hub for
community, commerce, and culture,”
says Patrick Wright, Executive Director
for the past four years. Volunteer-driven,
GMS has helped current businesses grow
and new
businesses
locate in
Gardiner’s
downtown
while hosting
its popular
Swine and
Stein
celebration and
hosting “Bike
Maine,”
welcoming over 250 bicyclists from six
countries and 35 states. In 2014, GMS
and the City announced an innovative
“Growth Initiative,” providing financial
incentive for businesses to expand to
Gardiner.
Patrick S.A. Flood:
This
former regional manager of International
Paper’s forests (from Maine to
Pennsylvania)
retired from his
Augusta HQ in
2004 and ran for
the Legislature
“to try to do good
things.” The
modest and
humble man soon
became a revered
leader on
Maine’s powerful
budget
committee, devoted to earning the trust
needed to hammer out state budgets.
After eight years in the House, Pat was
elected to the Senate where he continued
to impress State leaders with his ability
to get things done in a bi-partisan
manner. His many awards testify to his
deep caring for severely disabled citizens
and for the future of his state as he now
retires again to enjoy family and golf.
Young Professional Award
Maeghan Maloney, DA:
By age five she decided to become a
lawyer – after watching her Dad argue
unsuccessfully against an eviction in
court. She’s now
District Attorney for
Kennebec and
Somerset Counties
with novel programs
to seek justice. A
star student, athlete
and leader at Leavitt
H.S., Maeghan won
a full scholarship to
Swarthmore College
and later Harvard
Law where she excelled in studies and
leadership. She won Henry Luce and
Watson Fellowships to study in Europe
and Singapore. She’s been a prosecutor
in Portland, OR, served in private
practice and Assistant Attorney General
in Maine before serving one term in the
Maine House. In 2012 she was elected
DA. Family life and happiness are top
goals for Maeghan who also “just loves
public service.”
LEAH HARADEN PHOTOS: Thanks to
Leah Haraden Photography for
producing Awards Portraits.
Member
Anniversaries
The following businesses and
organizations recently renewed their
investment support of the Chamber.
35 years and over
Coldwell Banker Thomas Agency
Gagne & Son
Hammond Lumber Co.
Meadow Park Development Corp.
N.R.F. Distributors
Plummer Funeral Home
Senator Inn & Spa
Sprague & Curtis Real Estate
30 years and over
Augusta Tool Rental
G & E Roofing Co., Inc.
J.S. McCarthy Printers
Thayer Engineering Co., Inc.
25 years and over
Augusta Civic Center
Cribstone Capital Management
Lipman & Katz, Attorneys at Law
Maine Association of Realtors
Maine Municipal Bond Bank
McDonald’s East Side
20 years and over
Coca Cola
Maine State Credit Union
Newcomer Relocation Rental Services
15 years and over
Asset Management
Bangor Savings Bank
ProdComm
10 years and over
At Home Veterinary Care
Brookewood Realty
C & C Realty Management, LLC
Clark Marine
S.W. Cole Engineering, Inc.
FAME
SCORE
Steve’s Appliance Service & Sales, Inc.
T-Mobile
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KV Chamber Gift Certificates.
Good for any occasion!
KVCC Gift Certificates
Good at more than 100 locations
A GREAT Gift for your employees
family and friends!
Welcome NEW
Members!
Please welcome & give your personal
support to our newest members:
Current Media LLC, Lewiston
Jared Lussier, 514-3559
www.currentmedia.com
W.H. Green + Sons, Inc., Augusta
Gene Green, 623-3331
5 years and over
Common Sense Computing, Inc.
Governor Hill Mansion
Karen Johnson CPA, LLC
Manchester Lions Club
Thomas College
Valmet Fabrics, Inc.
Vanguard Property Management
Also renewing
Aging Excellence
DG Communication Arts
Gardiner Federal Credit Union
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Lakepoint Real Estate
Pathway Vineyard Church
Sargent Corporation
Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Inc.
Chamber Notes
MaineGeneral Medical Center
recently received the Best Project in the
category of Health Care at the
Engineering News-Record New England
awards in Boston. The award was
accepted by MaineGeneral Director of
Engineering and Plant Operations Rick
Albert on behalf of the building team that
constructed the Alfond Center for Health.
S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc.
President and CEO Bob Chaput, Jr., PE,
and Geotechnical
Engineer Mike St.
Pierre, PE, pose
with Carolyn
Bird, PE,
President of
Casco Bay Engineering and an ACEC of
Maine Officer.
Townsquare Media presents The
Maine Wedding Association Bridal Show
on January 25th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00
p.m. at the Augusta Armory. You won’t
want to miss this event if you’re a
business owner and cater to the bridal
market. Call Denise today at 623-4735
and reserve your space.
The MaineGeneral Healthy Living
Resource Center has a new schedule of
classes beginning January 2015. Go to
MaineGeneral.org and Search All Classes
and Events. Register online or by calling
861-5271.
American
Community
Project
Young
Professionals Reception
and Discussion
featuring
Dan Emery
Thursday, January 15
5-7:00 p.m.
@ Charlamagne’s FREE!!
228 Water Street, Augusta
Help the cause – Bring
non-perishable food items* to
donate to the Augusta Food Bank!
CYNERGY (ages 21-40) is planning a
fun and informative meeting for January.
Join Cynergy members at Charlamagne’s
where Dan Emery will discuss his
experiences exploring hunger needs
across the continental United States
during 2014. Dan, and his ACP partner
Myles Chung, visited all 48 states and
has quite a story to tell.
Come learn about their adventure, and
enjoy some great food. RSVP – see pink
insert in this newsletter, or email
[email protected].
Want to be more involved? We have
openings on several Cynergy committees
and welcome any and all volunteers. Call
the KV Chamber office for more
information at 623-4559. We look
forward to seeing you on the 15th at
Charlamagne’s!
*Suggested items include: peanut
butter, canned soups, canned fruits, tuna
fish, rice and rice mixes, spaghetti and
canned tomato sauce.
Newsletter Inserts
Consider your Business Insider
newsletter to announce a special
program, service, product, promotion,
etc., to some 1,450 recipients. (Inserts are
also included in the online newsletter at
www.AugustaMaine.com).
Important: The Chamber will insert
preprinted literature – unfolded 8 ½” x
11” sheets only – in the monthly
newsletter for a basic fee of $250.00.
Insert space must be reserved in advance
–and 1,450 copies of insert received by
the office, no later than the 15th of the
month prior. Call the Chamber for more
information @ 623-4559.
KVCC Board of Directors
Kim Vandermeulen, Chair*
Alternative Manufacturing, Inc.
Eric Jermyn, Chair-Elect*
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Michal Kleinlerer, D.M.D., Vice Chair*
MK Orthodontics
Chris Paszyc.Vice Chair*
CBRE/The Boulos Company
Matthew R. Tardiff, Treasurer*
J.S. McCarthy Printers
Cathy A. DeMerchant, Past Chair*
Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc.
Chuck W. Hays, Past Treasurer*
MaineGeneral Health
Craig H. Nelson, Esq., Special Counsel*
Doyle & Nelson
Ross H. Cunningham, President and CEO*^
Peter G. Thompson, Consulting CEO*
* Executive Committee ^ Full-time Executive
Dana Colwill
Augusta Civic Center
Glenn Cummings, Ed.D.
University of Maine at Augusta
Ian D. Kopp
Kenway Corporation
Steven H. Marson
Central Maine Pyrotechnics
Stacey Morrison
Ganneston Construction Corp.
Jeffrey Nevins
FairPoint Communications
Anita M. Nored
The Bank of Maine
Richard Parkhurst
Stained Glass Express
Gregory R. Piper
PERFORMANCE Foodservice NorthCenter
Suzanne M. Rende
KeyBank, N.A.
Michael D. Seitzinger, Esq.
Kozak & Gayer, P.A.
Andrew E. Silsby, (Director Emeritus)
Kennebec Savings Bank
Eric N. Stinneford
Central Maine Power Company
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KVCC Calendar
January & February
01/07
01/13
01/14
01/15
01/19
01/21
01/21
01/23
01/28
KVCC Annual Awards
Friday, January 23, 2015
Augusta Civic Center
Major Sponsors:
02/04
02/11
02/11
02/16
02/18
02/18
02/25
January 2015
KLI Comm. 12 p.m. @ KVCC
KVCC Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
Women’s Network Lunch,
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. @ Senator Inn
CYNERGY, 5-7:00 p.m. @
Charlamagne’s
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Business Insider Breakfast,
7:30-9:00 a.m. @ Senator
Membership Comm, 11:30 a.m.
@ KVCC
KVCC ANNUAL AWARDS
BANQUET, 5:30 p.m. @ Augusta
Civic Center
Business After Hours, 5-7:00 p.m.
@ Senator Inn & Spa
February 2015
KLI Comm. 12 p.m. @ KVCC
Women’s Network Lunch,
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. @ Senator Inn
KVCC Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
President’s Day Holiday
Business Insider Breakfast,
7:30-9:00 a.m. @ Senator
Membership Comm., 11:30 a.m.
@ KVCC
Business After Hours, 5-7:00 p.m.
@ Kennebec Valley YMCA with
Kennebec Networkers
KVCC Staff
Ross H. Cunningham, President & CEO
Peter G. Thompson, Consulting CEO
Patty M. Paquet, Vice President, Operations
Lynne M. Burney, Program Director
Deborah R. Camporiale, Information Coordinator
January-Free reception 01/28/15
Senator Inn & Spa
Hosts January
KV Chamber members and their
guests are invited to come to an annual
favorite Business After Hours on
Wednesday, January 28th from 5-7:00
p.m. at The Senator Inn & Spa, 284
Western Avenue, Augusta.
The Senator is planning an incredible
evening of food, drink, networking and
more. Did we mention
the door prizes? Plus, a
chance to win our
50/50 raffle. And our
friends from
Townsquare Media
will be there, too.
KVCC Business
After Hours receptions are where some of
your best Chamber networking happens.
Be sure to bring along extra business
cards to share with all your new friends.
Please RSVP by calling us at 623-4559.
Our Mission:
The KV Chamber exists to enhance
life quality by strengthening our
regional economy.
www.AugustaMaine.com
Kennebec Valley
Chamber of
Commerce
January 2015
Please complete and return with payment
CONTACT PERSON:
PHONE:
COMPANY:
 Wednesday, January 14:
Women’s Network Luncheon,
11:30 AM–1:00 PM @ Senator Inn.
Health & Fitness featuring Becky
Lambert, Big White Barn Yoga &
Integrated Health $20 members
($25 members after 01/09/15), $30 non-members
 Thursday, January 15th:
CYNERGY, 5:00-7:00 PM @ Charlamagne’s.
The American Community Project featuring
Dan Emery
FREE!
 Wednesday, January 21st:
Business Insider Breakfast, 7:309:00 AM @ Senator Inn. Breakfast
with the Governor featuring Hon.
Paul LePage $20 members ($25
after 01/16/15), $30 non-members
 Wednesday, January
Registration Form
28th:
Business After Hours, 5:00-7:00 PM @ The
Senator Inn & Spa, 284 Western Ave, Augusta
FREE!
Attendees
February 2015
 Wednesday, February 11th:
Women’s Network Luncheon, 11:30 AM–1:00
PM @ Senator Inn. The Bicycle Coalition of
Maine featuring Nancy Grant & Kim True
$20 members ($25 members after 02/06/15),
$30 non-members
 Wednesday, February 18th:
Business Insider Breakfast, 7:30-9:00 AM @
Senator Inn. Maine Business Issues–2015 and
Beyond featuring Dana Connors, President,
Maine State Chamber
$20 members ($25 after 02/13/15),
$30 non-members
CHECK ENCLOSED FOR $________as noted
Please return to:
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 676, Augusta ME 04332-0676
Phone: 623-4559
Fax: 626-9342
E-mail: [email protected]
IMPORTANT: Your reservation guarantees your
Business Insider Breakfast and/or Women’s
Network Luncheon. To cancel, please notify the
Chamber three (3) working days prior to the event, or
you will be charged. Late registration fee applies if
you register after Friday prior to the event.
Plan ahead!
Important 2015 dates:
KVCC Annual Awards Banquet
January 23, 2015 @ Augusta Civic Center
Winners listed in this newsletter
Kennebec Leadership Institute
Graduation
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
@ Senator Inn
Whatever Family Festival
June 17 – July 4, 2015 @ various locations
Whatever Festival Day in Capitol Park
Saturday, June 27, 2015
@ Capitol Park—Augusta Side
KV Chamber Golf Tournament
Monday, July 13, 2015
KV Chamber Business EXPO
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Augusta Civic Center North Wing
 Wednesday, February 25th:
Business After Hours, 5:00-7:00 PM
@ Kennebec Valley YMCA, Augusta with
Kennebec Networkers
FREE!
Attendees
See all 2015
Business After Hours,
Insider Breakfasts and
Women’s Network Luncheon
dates on reverse side. Plan early and join us
for as many KV Chamber events as you can!
Mark your calendar now for 2015!
2015 Business Insider Breakfast
January 21…Breakfast with the Governor, The Honorable Paul R. Lepage
February 18…Maine Business Issues – 2015, Dana Connors, President, Maine State Chamber
March 18
April 15
May 6…Kennebec Leadership Institute Graduation
June 17
July…No breakfast - Summer Break!
August 19
September 16
October 7…KV Chamber of Commerce - Annual Meeting
November 18
December 16
Photo: 08/2014 Business Insider Breakfast featuring
Susan Stacey, Manpower –Five Generation Workforce
2015 Women’s Network Luncheon
January 14… Health & Fitness, Becky Lambert, Big White Barn Yoga & Integrated Health
February 11… Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Nancy Grant and Kim True
March 11
April 8… Wholesome Holmstead, Anne Trenholm
May 20
June 10
July & August…No luncheon - Summer Break!
September 9… Jobs for Maine’s Graduates, Lisa Gardner
October 8
November 12
December 9
Photo:02/2014 Women’s Network Luncheon
Personal Branding featuring Nancy Marshall
2015 Business After Hours
January 28…Senator Inn
February 25…Kennebec Valley YMCA w/Kennebec Networkers
March 25…Charlamagne’s
April 22…Lapointe Lumber
May 27…The Cohen Center
June 24…Augusta Country Club
July 22…The Red Barn
August 26…Oakes & Parkhurst Glass
September 23…Dube Travel Agency
October 28…UMA 50th
November 4…Stained Glass Express
December 9…Maple Hill Farm Inn & Conf. Center
Photo:12/2014 After Hours @ Longfellow’s
Greenhouses w/Kennebec Land Trust
Rachel Merriam photo