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Let’s Go Let’s Go Let’s Go Let’s Go Green Together!Green Together!Green Together!Green Together!
Friday, May 30, 2014Friday, May 30, 2014Friday, May 30, 2014Friday, May 30, 2014 5:30 5:30 5:30 5:30 ---- 9:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
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Our Mission: Our Mission: Our Mission: Our Mission: To promote a positive business climate by focusing on advocacy, access and leadership.
Our Vision: Our Vision: Our Vision: Our Vision: To empower the region’s business community to collaboratively advance a proactive agenda for economic growth and prosperity.
Our Goals::Our Goals::Our Goals::Our Goals::
◊ Advocacy: Advocacy: Advocacy: Advocacy: To serve as a unified voice on behalf of the business community
◊ Business Viability: Business Viability: Business Viability: Business Viability: To bolster local businesses and the communities we serve
◊ Community Service & Public Relations: Community Service & Public Relations: Community Service & Public Relations: Community Service & Public Relations: To serve as guardian of the community’s economic well-being
◊ Dynamic Chamber of Commerce: Dynamic Chamber of Commerce: Dynamic Chamber of Commerce: Dynamic Chamber of Commerce: To lead Best Business Practices with a professional staff and fiscal responsibility
◊ Events & Networking: Events & Networking: Events & Networking: Events & Networking: To provide access for the public and businesses to meet and celebrate our community
◊ Tourism Development: Tourism Development: Tourism Development: Tourism Development: To promote avenues of tourism and economic development
Our Values: Our Values: Our Values: Our Values: Integrity, Accountability, Diversity, Sustainability, Innovation
Programs printed on 100% Recycled Paper
Chamber StaffChamber StaffChamber StaffChamber Staff Execu�ve Director
Catherine Wygant Fosse�
Office Staff
Cherie Sco� – Events and Member Services Manager
Michelle Davis—Visitor and Member Rela�ons Coordinator
Brooke Hubner—Administra�ve Coordinator
James D. Chaousis II —President
Boothbay Town Manager
633-2051
townmanager@towno/oothbay.org
Sue Wood—Treasurer
Friend of the Chamber
633-1247
Alan Baldwin
Fisherman’s Wharf Inn / Lafaye�e Hotels
633-5090
lafaye�[email protected]
Steven Goold
St. Andrews Village
633-0920
Meagan G. Hamble)
Boothbay Region YMCA
633-2855
mhamble�@brymca.org
Michael Maxim
Abacus Gallery,
Boothbay Provisions & Concierge
633-2166
Sarah B. Morley
The Boothbay Register
633-4620
Dorothy Freeman—Vice President
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
333-8877
Lorna Weber—Secretary
The First, N. A.
633-5149
Timothy O’Donnell
O’Donnell, Lee, McCowan & Phillips LLC
872-0112
Peter Robison
Central Distributors
831-5068
Ralph C. Smith II
McSeagulls, Mine Oyster, The Boat House
Bistro, and BBHRG Catering
380-3818
Ben Teel
Inns at Greenleaf Lane
350-6064
2014 Board of Directors2014 Board of Directors2014 Board of Directors2014 Board of Directors
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Chamber’s 52nd Annual Awards Dinner Celebra�on!
Our theme this year is “Let’s Go Green Together!”. Tonight we celebrate
our award nominees, volunteers, and members and the ways that we
are working together to benefit our community and environment.
We want you to know that you are very special to us here at the
Chamber, and on behalf of the Board of Directors and the staff,
Catherine and I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to
our celebra�on.
The awards dinner gives the Chamber the opportunity to honor our
volunteers, local individuals, businesses and organiza�ons for their
outstanding contribu�ons to our community.
This year, in recogni�on of the steps local businesses have taken to
ini�ate green prac�ces on our peninsula, we are adding a Green Award
to the line-up of Business Improvement, Community Service, and
Community Improvement Awards. The benefits that these green
businesses will have on our environment as well as our community are
truly to be commended!
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary
organiza�on for the business community. It unites business,
professional individuals and firms, thus crea�ng a central organiza�on
which lends itself to improving business and building a be�er
community.
It's our night to honor those who make our region so special and to say
"thank you" for all you do for the communi�es we serve.
Enjoy!
James D. Chaousis II Catherine Wygant Fosse�
President Execu�ve Director
Thank you to our 2014 Annual Awards Dinner
Keynote Sponsor
The Evening’s Agenda
5:30-6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour
6:15 p.m. Guests are seated
6:30 p.m. Welcome and Introduc�on
6:45 p.m. Apprecia�on for Re�ring
Board, Past Staff, and
Volunteers
7:15 p.m. Dinner is served
7:30 p.m. Key Note Speaker
Grid Solar – Richard Silkman
7:45 p.m. Key Note Speaker
Green & Healthy Maine
Heather Chandler
8:00-8:45 p.m. Awards Presenta�on
8:55 p.m. Thank you/Closing Remarks
Third Annual
Claw Down
Thursday, September 18th
Over a dozen local chefs will create their best lobster bite and present
it to three industry renowned judges as well as to you, the public. Pick
your favorite and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!
What will the chefs cook up this year?
Join us and find out!
Thursday, September 18, 2014
6:00—8:00 p.m.
Ocean Point Marina, East Boothbay
Tickets: $60.00
Tickets will be on sale soon!
Exemplary Citizen AwardExemplary Citizen AwardExemplary Citizen AwardExemplary Citizen Award
Laura Honey has been a member of the Boothbay Region for
close to 60 years, having moved to the Region in the late
1950’s with her husband Kenneth Honey. Ken and Laura will
celebrate 60 years of marriage this October, raised their three
children Jennifer, Jayne and Sco� here, and are now are
proud grandparents to seven grandchildren.
Laura’s contribu�ons to the Boothbay Region are numerous
and she has received recogni�on from various organiza�ons
throughout the years for her dedica�on, commitment and the
energy she exhibits to the community she loves dearly. Some
of the awards she has received throughout the years include:
Maine Office of Tourism - Hall of Fame Award; Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of
Commerce - Community Service Award; Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club - Life�me
Service Award; Maine Innkeepers - Innkeeper of the Year; and the Maine Restaurant
Associa�on - Life�me Achievement Award.
Laura has also served on several boards including the Boothbay Region YMCA and
was the Grand Marshall of the Windjammer Day parade. Laura is a valuable
member of the community and she has given generously of her �me and talent
throughout the years to serve the Boothbay Region.
Heather Chandler: Exposed to a healthy & sustainable
lifestyle at a young age, Heather never would’ve
believed you then if you told her that some day she
might actually like tofu and whole grain bread and enjoy
shopping at the food coop! Heather has more than 15
years of experience in marke�ng and promo�ng eco-
friendly and socially responsible businesses—and
founded The SunriseGuide in the summer of 2006. She
is passionate about helping Maine’s small sustainable
businesses thrive and succeed. In her spare �me, she
enjoys exploring Maine by bicycle, connec�ng with
Maine’s great art scene, gardening and building
community in her hometown of Westbrook.
Dr. Richard Silkman, founding and co-managing
partner of GridSolar, LLC, is also a founding
partner of Compe��ve Energy Services, a thriving
energy services firm in Portland, Maine. He is a
Ph.D. economist and a na�onally recognized
expert in the regula�on of public u�li�es, the
development of compe��ve energy markets and
the development, licensing and opera�on of
power plants, including hydroelectric genera�ng
sta�ons. Dr. Silkman has extensive experience in a
wide range of seRngs, including educa�on,
government, consul�ng and the private sector. He
has served as an expert witness before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and
a number of state public u�li�es regulatory commissions, as well as advised state
legislatures on ma�ers related to electric u�lity regula�on and deregula�on.
The first private ci�zen member of the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL), he remains
a Par�cipant in NEPOOL. Previously, Dr. Silkman was appointed by Governor John R.
McKernan, Jr. to direct the Maine State Planning Office, a cabinet-level office. He
served as the chief policy advisor to the Governor on ma�ers related to economic
policy, energy, hydropower and river management policy, telecommunica�ons
regula�on, state tax policy, health care regula�on and cost-containment and land-use
and natural resources policy.
Our Keynote Speakers
Business Improvement AwardBusiness Improvement AwardBusiness Improvement AwardBusiness Improvement Award
The Business Improvement Award is chosen by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce (BBHRCC) from
nominations sent in by our members, staff and board of directors to honor our region's job creators. This award acknowledges the
challenges of setting up and maintaining a business in the region and recognizes the business' contributions in promoting the economic
growth, stability and improvement of the area in which the BBHRCC serves.
Our business is manufacturing PLA non-woven roll goods and end-products from a
common and established technology plaUorm; completely green, compostable,
bioresorbable and non-cytotoxic biopolymer products with niche chemical proper�es
for niche and scalable markets. We have exper�se in polymer material chemistry, non
-woven fiber manufacturing and an�microbial formula�ons; our backgrounds are
from the high-tech manufacturing, advanced materials, industrial applica�ons and
health-care markets.
Some of our products have the following characteris�cs:
Fully biodegradable and biocompostable packaging material for end-consumer
packaging applica�ons.
We use silver and copper ion an�microbial technology that is uniquely blended
and formulated with other chemistries for controlled release; it is integrated
to the PLA fibers for broad spectrum robust efficacy for hospital acquired
infec�on (HAI) applica�ons (wound care and healthcare).
We also integrate superabsorbent polymer to non-woven materials that allows
the material to adsorb 40-50× its own weight in water for advanced material/
product applica�ons.
We release chlorine dioxide biocide gas via 2-part chemistry from the PLA sachet
to act as an an�microbial blanket for specific applica�ons in food and organic
fiber quality and safety.
Everything we do is fully compliant with the FDA and EPA (as applicable to the
products).
Having started in 1816 during the era of wooden ships,
Hodgdon is America’s oldest boat builder. S�ll family
owned, today this East Boothbay, Maine company has
evolved into a leader in advanced composite construc�on
while maintaining excep�onal skills for world class
tradi�onal and modern interiors. The company’s divisions
include HODGDON INTERIORS building high end superyacht interiors (up to 80M),
HODGDON YACHTS, specializing in custom sail and power yacht construc�on (up to
60M), HODGDON DEFENSE COMPOSITES building specialized defense craX and
HODGDON CUSTOM TENDERS building some of the highest quality superyacht
tenders afloat and with the recent merger of Boothbay Region Boatyard, HODGDON
YACHT SERVICES.
Current projects include two tenders for two of the world’s most well known
shipyards, a 65X tradi�onal sailboat, a 100X state of the art pre-preg carbon racing
sailboat, an interior refit project and a substan�al refit on a large schooner.
With the consolida�on of the Boothbay Region Boatyard, Hodgdon employs over 110
employees spread out over loca�ons in East Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Richmond,
Damarisco�a and Southport.
When you think of “The Best Pet Store in Maine” you
might think of a warehouse-sized, linoleum-floored,
fluorescent-lit behemoth with a moose or lobster on the
side of it. But for people who truly love their pets, it's
quality, rather than quan�ty, that counts.
Two Salty Dogs Pet OuAi)ers in Boothbay Harbor is for
people who truly love their pets.
Don and Liana Kingsbury stock their li�le shop with pure dynamite-- high-quality dog
and cat foods, locally-made treats and toys, Maine-made collars and leashes. Large
bags of food are stored out back in in the shed, and are thrown into the back of idling
cars at the corner. People who visit come back again and again.
Don and Liana got the idea to open a shop when their Black Lab “Max” began talking
to them in barely audible tones, saying “...build me a shop and stock it with all kinds
of tasty things for me to eat...” That complete, Max's orders became more direct--
“Build me a Dog Army of friendly and hungry Labs that I might conquer the earth and
impose my will upon all living creatures...” So Don & Liana acquired Auggie and Coal--
Max's Black Lab Lieutenants along with a lot of military hardware specially-fit for
dogs. These days, the shop is ruthlessly and efficiently run by Max and his two hench-
dogs whilst Liana and Don du�fully obey Max's every order for treats, however
ridiculous.
Fleet Davies: Exploring the ocean rocks in Maine during the
early 1950’s, I s�ll remember the youthful excitement of
finding sea urchins, crabs of various sizes, numerous shells
and occasional small fish in the seaweed shrouded �dal
pools. Many decades later, I moved here with my dog Rosie
to enjoy and live in that same sense of wonder.
Good memories need to be the legacy of childhood and
new, wonderful opportuni�es, need to be available to all as
we grow older. Learning, suppor�ng and passing that on
helps to make us all be�er. I try to make that happen by
being involved in
• Boothbay Region Food Pantry – providing supplemental food to those that
• need a hand.
• Good Shepherd Food Bank Networking Conference presenta�ons - to keep us all
in touch.
• Boothbay Region Community Resource Group – promo�ng a unified approach to
sharing services for those in need.
• Boothbay Community Garden – enabling others to have the opportunity to plant
crops, do the weeding, tending and then reaping the harvest. Then pass on the
knowledge.
• Boothbay “Back Pack” type program – helping to develop a weekend food source
for our hungriest children.
• Mid Coast Food Security Coali�on - enabling pantries to learn and be be�er for it.
• Boothbay’s “Set for Success Event” – what a novel program supplying school
children’s class materials for the new year as well as an educa�onal opportunity for
our kids.
• Boothbay Region Land Trust – “Wayfarer” program providing real �me educa�on
for our visitors while walking the preserve trails.
• Church “Hospitality & Fellowship” food events for the community and visitors.
In 1954, the St. Andrews Auxiliary ThriB Shop began as a
fund raiser in support of St. Andrews Hospital. Today, we
are a vibrant “department” store in the heart of Boothbay
Harbor, serving this community and beyond, six days a
week, all year-round.
The monies that are generated from the sale of donated
clothing and household goods help support healthcare on
our peninsula. Through the generosity of this community,
and by the �reless efforts of the over 60 volunteers who
run “The Shop”, nearly $1,500,000 has been raised and
given to many non-profit healthcare related organiza�ons. Each year, tens of
thousands of dollars are given in scholarships to students pursuing medical careers.
Similar giXs are also presented to Lincoln County Healthcare (the St. Andrews
Campus), the Boothbay Region Ambulance Service, Life Flight, Home Health and
Hospice, the District Nurse, and St. Andrews Village.
Along with fundraising, the St. Andrews Auxiliary ThriX Shop spreads “good will”
throughout the community. We serve people from all walks of life, provide a friendly
haven for both customers and volunteers, and help many families in �me of need.
As a part of a 501(c)3 corpora�on, “The Shop” ensures that the St. Andrews Auxiliary
can accomplish its Mission, which is “…to assist through volunteering services and
direct cash dona�on, the two campuses of St. Andrews, as well as other Boothbay
Region 501(c)3 Healthcare services in their collec�ve objec�ve to provide the highest
standards of medical care and treatment to the people of the Boothbay Region.”
Community Service AwardCommunity Service AwardCommunity Service AwardCommunity Service Award The Community Service Award is chosen by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce (BBHRCC) from nominations sent in by our members, staff and board of directors and is awarded to an
individual, organization or group who selflessly and tirelessly volunteers his/her/their time and labor to help make a difference in
our community.
The Friends of Windjammer Days are a group of volunteers who have come
together to con�nue the tradi�on of Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor.
They have commi�ed to maintaining the heritage of this mari�me event
to enhance the Boothbay Region community and the experience of
mari�me Maine.
Community Improvement Award: Community Improvement Award: Community Improvement Award: Community Improvement Award:
The Community Improvement Award is chosen by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce (BBHRCC) from
nominations sent in by our members, staff and board of directors, and is awarded to an individual, organization or business entity which goes
above and beyond the expected performance of their duties to benefit the region's future. In addition to their routine duties and responsibilities, the Community Improvement Award recognizes an entity that often goes the extra mile to get involved in programs and
activities that benefit the communities in which they live and work. The nominee displays leadership, innovation, initiative, creativity,
and dedication.
In the fewer than seven years since Coastal Maine
Botanical Gardens opened to the public our growth as a
nonprofit commi�ed to management excellence and long-
term financial sustainability, has been unprecedented
among the na�on’s more than 200 botanical gardens. In
2013, we will welcomed close to 100,000 visitors from
across the US and around the world to experience 270 acres of exquisite gardens,
stunning stonework, excep�onal natural landscapes, waterfalls and sculptures in
Maine’s only botanical garden. And, in addi�on to our role as an arts and culture
nonprofit enterprise, we will con�nue too, as a reliable economic generator in this
region by infusing the economy with $11.3 million annually in capital expenditures,
overnight visitor revenues and employment expenditures. We are honored and
grateful to have been voted the #1 Public Garden in the US by TripAdvisor (based on
visitor reviews). We serve our visitors; we serve the local & regional economy; but we
are commi�ed to doing more each year while opera�ng in a financially sustainable
manner.
The mission of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library
states that it “provides mul�ple opportuni�es for people of
all ages to have access to wri�en, visual, audio and
electronic resources in a welcoming, learning
environment,” which it has been doing at the same
loca�on since 1924. Originally designed as a private home,
the Library Greek Revival temple-style structure was built
in the 1840's by William Maxwell Reed. Addi�ons in 1966
and 1976 added much needed space. And this year we
have completed the first phase of our Library renova�on project.
We are excited about what this renova�on means for our service to the community.
With the increased importance of informa�on access in our world, the Library’s
mission has become even more cri�cal to help build and support a vibrant and
crea�ve community. The Library is pledged to serve this need with increased
programming, with a special focus on our youth, and the crea�on of a dedicated
“Tween Room” housing a book collec�on and technology to respond to their needs.
Our second floor Community Room will be a venue for expanded programming for all,
with an enhanced emphasis on our senior member’s needs, such as increased
technology instruc�on, genealogy research classes, and opportuni�es for clubs such
as kniRng and quil�ng groups.
The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is looking to the future as it moves into its
beau�fully renovated space, a space that be�er reflects its mission to serve the
growing informa�on needs of the ci�zens of and visitors to our beau�ful peninsula.
My career path has taken many twists and turns over the
past 25 years that eventually led me to my true professional
passion. These experiences have enabled me to develop a
broad view of general business prac�ce, and recognize the
common denominators that I believe exist in every
successful business; trust, loyalty, collabora�on and
individuality, (with a good healthy dose of compassion,
generosity and humility).
It was with these life lessons and personal convic�ons that I created Marke�ng Cents
4u; a non- tradi�onal marke�ng approach specifically designed for the small business
community. Small business is a sector of our economy that I believe is as cri�cal as it
is vulnerable, and this model offers affordable solu�ons for growth; through
crea�vity, trust, loyalty and collabora�on.
I strongly believe that every business type has its own niche and ability to stand out in
a crowd and it is my goal to help clients develop a unique voice that will tell the world
their story.
Marke�ng Cents 4u Mission Statement: To keep the future success of small business
at the core of all we do; to provide an opportunity for businesses to become part of a
team that is centered on trust and loyalty; to provide resources, support and personal
a�en�on needed to surpass challenges that are unique to small businesses; to
provide a medium for small businesses to connect with one another; to do whatever
we do as crea�vely, effec�vely and affordably as possible; to strengthen rela�onships
within our community by working together; to prac�ce integrity and social
responsibility in all aspects of our business; to give back to our community.
The Flagship Inn and Suites was opened in June 1984, and
changed hands to the current ownership in July 1997. We
are locally owned and operated, which allows us to offer
the excep�onal service of a small inn with the modern
ameni�es of a chain hotel. We offer 82 nicely furnished
rooms, as well as an outdoor heated pool, hot tub and
restaurant on site. With new Management in 2009, we have expanded our hotel
ameni�es to include Con�nental Breakfast, pet friendly rooms, recrea�on room and
mee�ng space.
We were also cer�fied with the State of Maine as an Environmental Leader. Some of
our prac�ces include: a newly installed solar panel to reduce the load on the electrical
grid; we have switched to a naturally genera�ng salt water pool; in 2012 we built a
bridge connec�ng The Flagship Inn to the Penny Lake Land Trust, and maintained
natural marshland and indigenous plants which control run of; housekeeping has
established a sheet and towel program as well as using only environmentally friendly
cleaning products, and room ameni�es.; low energy A/C and hea�ng units and
ligh�ng, as well as low flow bathroom fixtures are used in all rooms. The Flagship Inn has adopted responsible prac�ces regarding the environmental
impacts of our hotel. We will con�nually review our ideas and plans for achieving our
goal to protect our local environment. We seek to reduce the impact we have on our
planet by efficiently using resources, saving energy, reducing waste and encouraging
recycling.
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a 60,000 SF,
LEED Pla�num science and educa�on campus on the East
Boothbay waterfront. The campus consists of three
interconnected science and educa�on buildings, along
with a shorefront facility and dock. The design was
undertaken to be compa�ble with the site and to achieve
“greenness” to the greatest possible extent.
A key feature is the buildings’ unique dayligh�ng design.
The solar orienta�on of the three research wings,
combined with open courtyards between each wing, helps to maximize natural light in
the building, crea�ng a comfortable and energy-efficient work environment. Year-
round energy recovery and other high-efficiency equipment provide a 54% energy
cost savings over a conven�onal design. High-pressure, low-flow water fixtures
achieve a 45 percent reduc�on in water use, while 66 photovoltaic panels installed on
the roof provide 19.21 kW of carbon dioxide-free energy. LEED points were achieve in
other ways: using sustainable wood from sustainable forest prac�ces; buying regional
materials generated within a 500 mile radius of the campus, and purchasing
sustainably generated “green power.”
Bigelow Laboratory is the first scien�fic research laboratory to achieve LEED Pla�num
status in Maine, and has won several awards in addi�on to the AIA Maine Merit
Award since its comple�on. These include: 2014 Laboratory of the Year, Honorable
Men�on, R&D Magazine; 2014 merit award for architectural excellence from AIA
Maine, Grand Honor Award Winner 2013, Build New England Awards Program, AGC of
Massachuse�s; and 2013 Sustainable Design Award and 2013 Design Excellence
Cita�on from Boston Society of Architects.
Welcome to your waterfront designa�on, the Tugboat Inn!
We offer 64 deluxe guestrooms and suites, with modern
ameni�es and views of the working waterfront. Most have
a deck or balcony and most rooms face or are over the
water. We are located close to the village center, and a
short walk will take you to a wide variety of shops,
galleries, restaurants and boa�ng ac�vi�es.
Our waterfront restaurant is built out of the side of an old tugboat and offers
spectacular water views. We feature fresh Maine seafood including Maine lobster, as
well as a wide variety of regional favorites. Lunch & Dinner are served daily. Our
Marina Lounge & Deck is open from May to October and serves food & beverages
inside or on the pa�o deck overlooking our own marina. In season we offer music at
the piano bar 6 nights a week, and off season on weekends. Lunch, dinner and pub
menu are available. The Tugboat Marina offers boaters safe and sheltered dockage for
long and short term stays. We have both slips and moorings available, and we host
both seasonal and transient boaters. We are open from mid-April to late November,
and staff is available year round for reserva�ons and informa�on.
In addi�on to our installa�on of solar panels, the Ice Bear thermal energy system and
electric car charging sta�on, we are a proud member of Trip Advisor’s Green Leader
program, and we are commi�ed to ongoing green prac�ces in our hotel, restaurant
and marina.
Green AwardGreen AwardGreen AwardGreen Award The Green Award is chosen by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce (BBHRCC) from nomination sent in by members, board of directors and staff and is awarded to an individual, organization or business entity that has championed steps towards creating a sustainable/resilient local community through positive
solutions that may include energy efficiency, renewable energy, local foods development and innovative modes of transportation.
31 Atlan�c Ave., Boothbay Harbor
(207) 633-6302
www.boothbayharborinn.com
189 Townsend Avenue
207-633-3561
www.thebankofmaine.com
121 Atlan�c Ave., Boothbay Harbor
(207) 633-5440 - www.brownswharfinn.com
Serving Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor,
Southport & Edgecomb since 1876
97 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor
(207) 633-4620
www.boothbayregister.com
Boothbay Provisions & Concierge 31 Commercial Street
207.633.6160
www.bpcmaine.com Regional Provisioning & Concierge Services
Volunteer Concierge
Do you enjoy mee�ng people? Do you have a general knowledge of our beau�ful
region? Would you like to learn more about our region and share your new found
knowledge with our visitors? If you answered yes to any of these ques�ons, then YOU
may be the perfect volunteer for the Chamber. We are looking for fun, outgoing and
energe�c individuals to be our concierge for the upcoming summer season from May
to October 2014
Times:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
If you are interested in joining our fantas�c team or would like more informa�on,
please contact: Michelle Davis—Visitor & Member Rela�ons Coordinator
207.633.2353 � [email protected]
All volunteers receive a complimentary "Friend of the Chamber" membership and
special apprecia/on.
With our Appreciation...
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our re�red
board members, past staff, members and our fabulous volunteers for all that they
have done for our organiza�on. A hearUelt ‘THANK YOU!” to:
Our re�red board members:
◊ Pamela Byrne Riley
◊ Doug Roberts
◊ Evelyn Andrews
◊ Andy Hamble�
◊ Sheri Gordon
Our past staff:
◊ Rachel Tibbe�s
◊ Rimar Reed
Our �reless volunteers, including:
◊ Kris Ward
◊ Guy Peaslee
◊ Albert Greenleaf
◊ Dave Thomson
◊ Kim Upham
And most importantly, our members!
GeLng Started
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce will distribute the
LAP Commi�ee Policy and Handbook adopted by the Board of Directors
in February 2014 and further instruc�ons. This will be a strong and
representa�ve voice of the Chamber of Commerce for years to come
and provide new value to members. The success of this commi�ee
relies on your involvement. Be local, be vocal and get involved!
Sincerely,
James D. Chaousis II
President
The best Chambers of Commerce perform two integral missions for
their members: they assist with the sale of their respec�ve region,
connec�ng people to products, and they advocate for members and
represent the business perspec�ve for policy makers.
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has the luxury of
assis�ng in selling a great region with outstanding products and services.
Now the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has developed
a method to assist in advocacy and policy advisement for members.
I would like to introduce the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of
Commerce’s Legisla�ve and Policy Commi�ee (LAP Commi�ee). The
LAP Commi�ee will be the advising commi�ee of the Chamber’s Board
of Directors. They will generate advocacy and policy posi�ons for the
Chamber and help in priori�zing issues. The LAP commi�ee will be
constructed of 30 members appor�oned by the industry’s propor�on of
membership. Therefore, the LAP Commi�ee will become a very strong
voice for the Chamber of Commerce.
The Vice President of the Chamber’s Board of Directors will serve as the
LAP Commi�ee Chairperson, allowing orderly progress through
mee�ngs and direct liaison with the Board of Directors. The Vice
President will also vote on issues that require a �ebreaker vote.
Members Role
Members will be introduced to this concept at the Annual Awards
Dinner. They will subsequently be asked to caucus amongst their
respec�ve service categories. The caucus only needs to be as
sophis�cated as the service category required to determine their
representa�ves to the LAP commi�ee. This can be through email,
physical mee�ngs, or any other method that provides communica�on
amongst members in determining representa�ves. Chamber staff will
assist in coordina�ng the caucus. The following categories will
determine the representa�on propor�on based on the representa�ve
categories of the Chamber’s 400 members:
Legislative and Policy Committee (LAP Committee)Legislative and Policy Committee (LAP Committee)Legislative and Policy Committee (LAP Committee)Legislative and Policy Committee (LAP Committee)
Services 35% = 10 members
Retail/Shopping 19% = 5 members
Food and Dining 6% = 3 members
Non-profit 6% = 3 members
Ac�vi�es 5% = 1 member
Friends of the Chamber 5% = 1 member
Boa�ng/Marine Services 5% = 1 member
Worship 3% = 1 member
Municipal 3% = 1 member
Lodging 14% = 4 members
52nd Annual
Windjammer Days
June 22-28, 2014
“A Week of Free Family Fun”
www.windjammerdays.org
41 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor
www.firsUederalbath.com
(207) 633-2660
200 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor
www.boothbaylodging.com
1-800-660-5094
Commercial - Residential
349 Dover Road, Boothbay
(207) 633-3195
Fax: 207-482-3990 Business After HoursBusiness After HoursBusiness After HoursBusiness After Hours
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce would like to
thank the following businesses for hos�ng Chamber Business AXer
Hours programs this spring:
◊ Boothbay Sea and Science Center
◊ Boothbay Railway Village with And Candy Too!
◊ Rock�de Inn & Restaurant
We are looking forward to these upcoming Business AXer Hours; we
hope you can join us:
Wednesday June 4 Newagen Seaside Inn
Wednesday June 11 Maine State Aquarium
Wednesday July 16 Lincoln County Health
Outpa�ent Facility at St.
Andrews Campus
Wednesday October 1 Kickstart Stables
Wednesday October 22 Bayberry House Bed &
Breakfast
We hold our Business AXer Hours in the spring and the fall typically on
Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and can have from 40
to over 130 people a�ending. We are open to other �mes of the year
and there is no cost to host a BAH other than providing the
refreshments and prizes. These programs are designed to increase
familiarity with member businesses, offer networking opportuni�es,
and provide a showcase for members and their products and services.
Please call us at (207) 633-2353 or email
[email protected] if you have any ques�ons or would
like to be a host.
Long ago I led an environmental group that stopped a major high-
way from being built. Every environmentalist supported us, but it
wasn’t enough. Then we included people who were appalled by
this wasted of taxpayers dollars, and we won. The highway was
never built because of alliance went on to save the local railroad
and establish a transit district, which provided be�er, cheaper and
more sustainable transporta�on alterna�ves.
My business is guided the above example. We have been using a mul�pronged, in
depth, green approach since 1975. We believe we must use our client’s (& our world’s!)
resources wisely. Our long experience helps us avoid unintended errors. For example,
we install insula�on that doesn’t create moisture problems or indoor air pollu�on. To
back up what we promise, we guarantee our work permanently.
Our business is as careful about saving materials as we are about saving our client’s
money. When you visit our job sites you won’t see examples off waste such as an over-
flowing dumpster.
Restoring our exis�ng housing is the Greenest choice. It limits sprawl and preserves
livable communi�es. We avoid stressing Maine’s fiscal and natural resources by
adop�ng solu�ons that are as low impact as the problem before us will allow.
We insure there are very low economic barriers to an environmentally sensi�ve ap-
proach by:
• Dona�ng our exper�se to local chari�es;
• Teaching thousands of Maine Realtors about older homes;
• Giving free public lectures in every area town;
• Teaching low cost Adult ed courses since 1989;
• Providing free phone & email consulta�ons;
• Relying on our 100+ years combined experience;
• Crea�ng a highly regarded energy savings chart;
• Being a federally cer�fied lead abatement contractor;
• Training our employees as energy auditors & installers.
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Do you want to eat locally grown food?
Ask for our free local foods flyer that lists area farmers markets, CSA’s, & farm stands.
Would you like a green way to lower the cost of government?
Join me on our Lincoln County Compos�ng Commi�ee to help save disposal costs by recy-
cling the 40% of our waste that can be turned into valuable compost for local agriculture.
Les Fossel � Restora�on Resources
PO Box 525 Alna � 586-5680
fossel@oldhouserestora�on.com � www.oldhouserestora�on.com
59 Atlan�c Ave., Boothbay Harbor
207-633-6300
www.griffinlawoffices.com
“Commi�ed to Community
for 34 years “
Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront
71 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor
(207) 633-4300
www.harbourtowneinn.com
3 Bridge Street, Boothbay Harbor
207-633-3910
www.haroldwbishop.com
60 Campbell Street
Boothbay Harbor, ME
www.heliotropictech.com
Providing 21st-
century, green energy
engineered solu�ons
from Mid-coast Maine
since 1980.
Renewable Energy
(Solar Systems), and
Super-efficient Energy
System Installa�ons,
& Energy Efficiency
Engineering Services
(207) 633-1061
90-92 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor
(207) 633-2000
www.goodnyoufuelservice.com
65 & 71 Commercial Street
Boothbay Harbor
207-633-3100
www.greenleaflane.com
Maude Wright
207-232-6356
www.kwmaine.com
15 Commercial Street Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
207-633-3365 www.midcoastclock.com
Midcoast Payroll
&
Accoun�ng, Inc.
35 School St., Boothbay Harbor
207-633-6500
Contact: Linda Foster
Real Estate Sales & Rentals
Property Management
63 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor
207-633-2222
www.po�lerealtygroup.com
Thank you Boothbay Harbor for
choosing Servpro of Bath/Brunswick to
be a provider of choice for your
Fire- Water- Mold Damage Restora�on
& Cleaning Service needs.
Contact: 207.721.8500/servprobb.com We can dress you from bluejeans to black tie
Slick’s
Bou�que
27 Townsend Ave.
(207) 633-7426
Knickerbocker
Group
(207) 633-3818
Designers, Builders
Cabinetmakers
Caretakers
www.knickerbockergroup.com
Rock�de Inn and Restaurant
35 Atlan�c Ave., Boothbay Harbor
207-633-4455
“Way to go Binnie!”
Thomas Porter
Licensed Agent
177 Shore Road
Westport Island, ME 04578
(207) 882-6152 BUS
(207) 380-6152 CEL
maineinsurancebenefitsgroup.com
53 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor
(207) 633-2755
www.studio53fineart.com
18 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor
www.kayakboothbay.com
Tindal & Callahan
Real Estate
32 Oak St.
Boothbay Harbor
(207) 633-6711
www.�ndalandcallahan.com
80 Commercial St., Boothbay Harbor
(207) 633-4434
www.tugboa�nn.com
Topside Inn
60 McKown Street, Boothbay Harbor
(888) 633-5404 - (207) 633-5404
www.topsideinn.com