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Leading Women’s Luncheon

50 ELM STREET, WATERVILLE, ME 04901 • TEL: (207) 873-3315 • FAX: (207) 877-0087

info@midmainechamber.com • www.midmainechamber.com

Nikki Desjardins, Chair of the Board • Kimberly N. Lindlof, President & CEO

Thank you to our major

sponsor Huhtamaki:

2012

Spring

Clean-Up Friday, June 8

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

At Eagle Rental

Waterville Industrial Park

To register see pink flyer INSIDE

June 4, 2012

Waterville Country Club Country Club Drive, Oakland

11:00 AM Shotgun start

Contact Christian for Sponsorship

Opportunities or if you have sports

related items for our Silent Auction!

Eastern Maine Healthcare Sys-

tems President and CEO Michelle

Hood will be our inaugural speak-

er at the Mid-Maine Chamber’s

first Leading Women’s Lunch-

eon. Ms. Hood will share her path

to success as she advanced from

associate hospital director at

Emory University Hospital in

Atlanta, to executive VP and COO of St. Vincent’s

Hospital in Birmingham then to several other hospi-

tals around the country before settling into her current

position of President and CEO of EMHS. She heads a

system of healthcare facilities and providers that en-

compasses seven member hospitals, three affiliated

hospitals, nine integrated physicians groups, seven

home health organizations, four emergency transpor-

tation services and eleven nursing home and retire-

ment communities, tapping the resources of approxi-

mately 8,000 employees and serving the healthcare

needs of half a million Maine citizens. Michelle has

led EMHS since 2006 and has developed its mission

and vision which states: “We are proud to say,

‘Together We're Stronger.’”

Eastern Maine Healthcare System members bring

unique qualities, skills, and resources to other EMHS

members helping the whole become stronger. EMHS

members collaborate to provide seamless care for

those patients who access multiple organizations in

the system readily sharing best practices with a clear

intent to improve quality care and support innovation

and research to improve patient care. It aggressively

identifies and invests in new resources, capital im-

provements and the latest technology to benefit the

communities that it serves.

Michelle graduated from Purdue University with a

Bachelor of Science and from Georgia State Universi-

ty with a Masters of health care administration then

went on to a career in healthcare management. She

serves on several boards around the state including

Educate Maine, Maine Development Foundation,

University of Maine system where she currently

serves as board chair, and Maine Hospital Associa-

tion. She has learned valuable lessons along the way;

join Michelle and other Mid-Maine Chamber women

who aspire to grow their careers. As you learn about

Michelle’s path to success, you will be able to net-

work with other women and share your opportunities

and challenges with each other. Bring plenty of busi-

ness cards! Networking will begin at 11:30 with the

luncheon at noon on May 22 at Best Western Plus’s

new banquet room (formerly Pete ‘n Larry’s). Cost of

admission including a luncheon buffet is $20 for pre-

registration and $25 at the door for Mid-Maine Cham-

ber members. Non-member rate is $25. Contact

Robyn at biz.dev@midmainechamber.com to register.

Leading

Women

Luncheon

Highlights in this Issue:

P. 2: From the President’s Chair

P. 3: Mid-Maine Chamber’s Centennial

P. 4: Member Events Calendar

P. 5: Good Health = Good Business

P. 8: Member Spotlight: Thomas College

Business to Business Showcase 2012

Christian Savage, Program Assistant,

Chamber with $1000 Cash Prize winner

Amanda Demers of US Cellular.

Thank you to our Participants, Sponsors

and everyone who attended!

From the President’s Chair

27 Cool Street • Waterville, ME 04901 (207) 873-0721 • Fax (207) 877-2287

www.genesishcc.com Rehabilitation and Living Centers

www.centralmaine.com

- Kimberly

Business After Hours:

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a Cash Bar.

Door prizes, 50/50 raffle & other fabulous prizes!

$100’s in Chamber Gift Certificates will be given away

to one lucky winner in celebration of 100 years!

Thank you to our

50/50 Sponsor:

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Silver Street Tavern Wednesday, May 16

5:30-7:00 PM 2 Silver Street, Waterville

Sponsored by:

Mid-Maine Chamber and EWaste are partnering

once again on June 8 for our annual Universal

Waste drop off collection from 9 AM to 1 PM at

Eagle Rental. The event has grown dramatically

over the last six years; there seems to be a greater

awareness that as a business, equipment in the

“universal waste” category must be legally dis-

posed of, and not simply thrown in the dump-

ster. Don’t confuse universal waste with toxic

waste. Universal Waste consists of items that

contain heavy metals such as old computers, air

conditioners, TVs, anything with a solar compo-

nent, lithium batteries, light bulbs – the complete

list can be found on the back of the pink insert in

this InTouch newsletter or electronically on the

home page of our Web site.

Everyone and anyone may participate in the col-

lection. Please note, however, that there is a

charge associated with each item that you’re dis-

posing. Other alternatives exist in the marketplace

that may reduce this cost and provide an alterna-

tive to our collection. Skills, Inc. accepts some

computers free of charge and charges a fee for

others depending on the age of the comput-

er. Home Depot recycles the curly cue light bulbs

for free at its entrance.

Protect our environment and save your business

the expense of a truck roll to your business

($350.00) (as well as cumbersome paperwork) by

participating in our Universal Waste Collection at

Eagle Rental on Friday, June 8. We ask that you

please complete the insert and fax back to us to-

day.

Bowdoin Photography

By Darryl Sterling

Central Maine Growth Council:

Boosting Central Maine’s Economy

Continued on page 3

Central Maine Growth Council (CMGC) has

launched several economic development ac-

tivities over the last few months that have

begun to bring results to our region. To name

just a few: How about Business Expansion/

Attraction/Retention or BEAR. CMGC has

been providing information and technical

assistance to businesses that are connecting

them to needed economic resources. This

helped Orion Ropeworks expand in Winslow,

in which the company created 15 new jobs

with more new hires to come. CMGC is work-

ing with other area companies that are ramp-

ing up for expansions this year that will add

another 100 jobs to the workforce. CMGC is

also assisting Fairfield with its Building Fa-

cades Program, Central Maine Community

Energy District with its development, and

connecting agricultural projects to Good Will-

Hinckley.

CMGC has initiated an aggressive business

attraction campaign that has secured great

exposure for Central Maine in site selection

media outlets; with display ads in business

magazines, editorial content, materials at trade

& industry shows, radio and television inter-

views, and more. As a result, CMGC has start-

ed getting phone and email inquiries. Water-

ville Airport is now being marketed and pro-

moted for economic investment which will

generate more interest in the months ahead.

The Executive Director was recently appoint-

ed to a 3 year term to serve on the City of

Waterville Airport Advisory Committee and is

looking forward to help the team position the

airport to realize its potential to be an econom-

ic asset to Central Maine.

CMGC has expanded its delivery of ser-

vices and benefits to its members and part-

ners; but the organization needs your solid

support (financial and otherwise) to carry out

its mission to boost the economy in Central

Maine. This is the time to mention that the

CMGC Board of Directors and Executive

Director, with input from First Park’s Execu-

tive Director; have created a new Strategic

Plan (Action is the operative word),

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Full Service Office Supplies Retail Store and Furniture Showroom

in Downtown, Skowhegan

The Paper Klip

New & Used Furniture

A Local, Independent, Family- Owned & Operated Company

www.WarrensOfficeSuppplies.com 800.924.9006

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Mid-Maine Chamber’s Centennial - Hammond Lumber Charlie Haberstock is 8 years old and has a busi-

ness card collection of over 1,400 cards. He likes to

know about each business and asks many questions

so he decided to help us by interviewing some area

businesses. Below are excerpts from his interview.

Charlie received a little help from his mom, Carrie

Haberstock.

Hammond Lumber Company is one of the largest

independent building materials suppliers in New

England! There are stores in almost every section

of Maine and the company continues to expand

which goes to show how well the company is run

and how many people like to shop at Hammond.

On April 12, 2012, Elizabeth and Myles Ham-

mond, the great grandchildren of the founder, Clif-

ton "Skip" Hammond, and I went to the original

location in Belgrade for an interview with Director

of Marketing and Personnel, Mr. Rod Wiles. The

first operation started on this site over half a centu-

ry ago in 1953 when Skip Hammond "worked in

the woods when the weather was good and worked

in the sawmill when weather was bad."

In the early 1960's, Elizabeth's and Myles's

Grandpa Don opened the first retail store in Bel-

grade, which is now the headquarters where all the

big decisions are made. The 12 locations that now

have stores are: Belgrade, Skowhegan, Farmington,

Lewiston/Auburn, Greenville, Fairfield, Bangor,

Portland, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Boothbay Har-

bor, and Pemaquid.

Right now, all the wood comes from private

landholders within a 60 mile radius of the Belgrade

store. Eastern White Pine is the type of wood most

used and all of it is from Maine. Hammond Lumber

does not own the land the wood comes from, log-

gers sell them the wood and they make it into many

different items. All the by-products, like the saw-

dust, shavings, bark and wood ends are used and

nothing goes to waste. Hammond also sells other

items like kitchens, decking, docks, windows,

doors, engineered wood and much more!

Hammond Lumber values its membership with

the Mid Maine Chamber of Commerce. They find

strength in numbers when Chamber businesses

come together with common goals for business

growth. The Chamber also helps them connect and

contribute to the communities where they have

stores. The Hammond family is committed to giv-

ing back to the people who support their stores and

the Chamber helps them to stay in touch. Every

year they sponsor several community activities and

sports teams. For new store openings they have

gotten famous athletes, like Mike Vrabel from the

New England Patriots, to come and meet custom-

ers. Myles got his hockey stick signed by Bobby

Orr of the Bruins at the Brunswick store opening.

The Hammond Family also has an annual com-

pany picnic where they cook dinner for their em-

ployees to show their appreciation. Next year will

be their 60th anniversary and I am sure there will

be many opportunities for the public to help cele-

brate! FMI: visit www.hammondlumber.com or

call 1-866-HAMMOND.

Elizabeth Hammond, Myles Hammond

and Charlie Haberstock

that outlines changing focus of the Central Maine Growth

Council for the next two years. How about an abridged pre-

view: with a highlight or two…

Mission: Foster a robust regional economy fueled by

genuine collaboration…resulting in a highly desirable place

to work, live… Focus: CMGC is leading public/private

catalyst & resource for economic development…through

successful partnerships among businesses, governments,

academic institutions, hospitals, arts & cultural agencies,

and residents primarily in the communities of Waterville,

Winslow, Fairfield, Oakland…The benefit is to enjoy an

outstanding work-life balance. Regional Strategy: Health

Care, Entrepreneurship, Agriculture, Recreation/Culture,

Technology or HEART – part of an upcoming joint CMGC/

First Park regional marketing focus project. Expected Re-

sults: By Close of 2014: Increase current number of jobs

from 16,703 to 18,000; Reduce unemployment by 50%;

Increase current wages from $592.4 million to $700 Mil-

lion… To learn more or to participate as a CMGC partner/

investor: please contact: Darryl Sterling: 207-680-7300

(Fax: 207- 877-0087) or dsterling@centralmaine.org.

CMGC continued from page 2

Lynch Landscaping

John Lynch

39 Main Street

Skowhegan, ME 04976

Phone: 474-2420

john@lynchlandscaping.com

Anne E Traynor, MD, P.A.

John Flynn

325 KMD Building D

Waterville, ME 04901

Phone: 660-6646

john@howv.org

Aubuchon Hardware

Greg Lapointe

485 KMD

Waterville, ME 04901

Phone: 873-3800

Courtney’s Countertop

Scott Dorval

26 Augusta Road

Winslow, ME 04901

Phone: 314-3904

courtneyshotdogs@gmail.com

Genworth Financial

Robert J. Fiore

10 Water Street

Waterville, ME 04901

Phone: 861-4497

rfiore@genworthltc.com

Ace Tire & Auto Service

Mike Palmer

4 Drummond Ave

Waterville, ME 04901

Phone: 873-5166

mike@acetireandservice.com

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May 3: Join representatives of the City of Gardiner,

Maine FloodPlan Management Program, the Maine

Historic Preservation Commission, Maine Preserva-

tion and Nadeau Land Surveys to explore how

floodplain management and the National Flood

Insurance Program affect historic structures. 9 AM

- 12:30 PM Johnson Hall, 280 Water St., Gardiner.

RSVP & FMI: dmorang@gardinermaine.com or

582-6888.

May 4: The United Way, MaineGeneral Medical

Center, Inland Hospital, Healthy Northern Kenne-

bec, HealthReach and the Waterville Community

Dental Center are joining efforts to offer an Oral

Cancer Screening Day 9 AM - 1 PM at the Commu-

nity Dental Center on Main Street in Waterville.

The screenings will be done by a dentist, and staff

will be available to assist and refer patients to fur-

ther care if needed.

May 5: The Maine Children’s Home for Little

Wanderer’s is holding their Yard Sale at 93 Silver

St., Waterville from 9 AM - 3 PM. Consider donat-

ing your gently used home furnishings and help

send a child to summer camp. FMI: 873-4253.

May 5: Somerset Stone Center is hosting their

Annual Open House with food, prizes, specials,

clearance items and more from 8 AM - 4 PM at 43

Green Rd., Fairfield. FMI: 453-2616 or

www.somersetstonecenter.com.

May 5: 2nd Annual Hope & Healing Caring Con-

nection Hike to benefit L.N Clark Inspiration

Network and Hospice Volunteers of Waterville

Area will be held Saturday at 9 AM at “Benton-

Winslow Rotary Trail” in Benton, a 3.8 mile trail.

Please join and support us as we walk to honor and

remember loved ones. FMI: 873-3615

May 5: Silver Street Tavern is hosting an all-day

Cinco De Mayo party with $3 Corona and will be

giving away 2 tickets to Kenny Chesney.

May 5: The Sexual Assault Crisis and Support

Center is holding their 13th Annual Fundraiser, the

Celebrity Dinner. Have a local celebrity "wait your

table" and entertain you for your generous tips.

Dress up with the theme or come as you are, either

way, you are bound to have a hilarious time! This

year's theme is Cinco De Mayo! FMI:

http://silentnomore.org/fundraising/

May 5: 2nd Annual Woodfords Family Services

5K Run/Walk for Autism will be held at Thomas

College in Waterville to raise funds for their Cen-

tral Maine programs. FMI: Cathy McGuckin, cmc-

guckin@woodfords.org or 878-9663 x4109.

May 9: 7:30 - 9 AM for the last of Maine Develop-

ment Foundation’s Spring 2012 Leadership Un-

plugged Series. Charles “Wick” Johnson, President

and Owner, Kennebec Technologies will discuss

how healthy employees help lower costs and raise

productivity. FMI: https://mdf.wufoo.com

/forms/leadership-unplugged-may-9-2012/

May 12: Inland is proud to partner with Kora

Shriners to offer a free pediatric screening clinic for

conditions that can be treated at a Shriners Hospital

for Children at no cost to the family from 9 AM -

Noon at Clinic Services, Inland Hospital. FMI:

www.korashriners.org or Paul Bacon at 465-2680.

May 16: MacDonald Page is hosting a free semi-

nar on Service Organization Control (SOC) 8 AM -

10 PM at the Portland Country Club, full breakfast

provided. If you are a service provider considering

a SOC examination or if you are the user of a ser-

vice provider, it is important to understand the in-

tent and scope of each type of SOC report. This

seminar will help you understand each type of re-

port and help you identify which report best meets

your needs, whether you are a service provider or

the user of a service provider. FMI & to register:

Courtney Mack 523-3305 cgm@macpage.com

May 16: Type 2 diabetes and other related health

problems can be prevented or delayed through life-

style changes that work for you. Take the first step

today and join us; we’ll help you develop a game

plan for better health. Located in the Medical Arts

Conference Room, Inland Hospital from 6 - 7:30

PM. Free. FMI: 861-3392.

May 18: 2012 Maine Downtown Conference

speaker Doug Hall will spark your thinking and get

your innovative energy flowing. The conference

includes four tracks of intermediate to advanced

sessions and downtown walking tours.

FMI: http://mdf.org/events.php

May 18: The Maine Tourism Association's 91st

Annual Meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn Freeport

Downtown. Peter Daigle, longtime COO of Lafa-

yette Hotels, will be given the prestigious Hall of

Fame Award during the event. Retiring Senator

Olympia Snowe will be another special honoree, as

she will receive the Chairman's Award at the same

time. FMI: Michael Conley 800-767-8709 ext. 107

or mconley@mainetourism.com

May 23: Thomas College from 8 AM - 4:30 PM is

the Maine Hospice Education Day, an annual event

hosted by Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area;

Healthreach Hospice Volunteers of Kennebec Val-

ley and Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County,

Inc. This statewide event is open to anyone interest-

ed in hospice and quality end of life care as well as

bereavement support.

May 24: Maine Celebrates International Trade in

Rockport. Join the Small Business Development

Centers at the Samoset resort and get inspired pro-

gressive, informed presenters from diverse indus-

tries, backgrounds and professions. Dr. Sandro

Valeri, the luncheon keynote speaker, is Senior

Manager for Innovation Management at Embraer,

S.A., the world's third largest aircraft manufacturer

headquartered in Brazil. FMI: http://www.mitc.com

/programs/details.asp?ProgramID=61

May 24: Healthcare professionals from Inland

Hospital will provide free bone density screenings,

an overview of osteoporosis, helpful tips on exer-

cise and nutrition, preventing common fractures,

and treatment options. At Spectrum Generations

Muskie Center from 10 AM - 2 PM. Free; all

welcome. FMI: 873-4745

June 2: In its 16th year, the Paddle for Pine Tree

Camp Classic will take place at Pine Tree Camp.

Enjoy a 2 hour paddle around beautiful North Pond.

Afterwards, paddlers will celebrate with a barbecue

and free time exploring Pine Tree Camp's 285-acre

facility. The Paddle for Pine Tree Camp Classic is

appropriate for all ages, skill levels and abilities.

Bring the whole family! FMI or to register:

www.pinetreesociety.org.

June 2: REM Award Ceremony to honor an exem-

plary volunteer will be held at the Waterville

Opera House from 2 - 4 PM. FMI: 873-4444 or

faye@rem1.org.

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by Bill McPeck

W

Alcohol Awareness for your Workplace

Good Health = Good Business

This is the second of a two part series.

hat can employers and business owners do?

There are measures that companies can take to

safeguard their bottom line and to benefit their

employees and families. Alcohol abuse and misuse

is both a wellness and safety issue. At the very

least, all employers should institute an alcohol and

drug policy and offer awareness and education

programs. Businesses that have become Drug-Free

Workplaces have had return on investment not only

in healthcare costs and worker compensation claims

but also in lower employee turnover, lost productiv-

ity and fewer employee absences.

Creating a Drug-Free Workplace can be as sim-

ple as the adoption of a written substance abuse

policy. The policy becomes more effective by

adding substance abuse education for employees

and supervisors.

A more comprehensive worksite approach to

substance use and abuse includes seven distinct

strategies. As an employer, you can choose to im-

plement all or only those strategies you can afford

and which make sense for your workplace. The

seven strategies are:

1. Develop a substance use and abuse policy.

2. Offer awareness and education programs.

3. Conduct alcohol and drug testing of all employ-

ees.

4. Offer screening, brief intervention, referral and

treatment (SBIRT) services to employees.

5. If you offer health insurance, make sure employ-

ees understand that mental health and substance

abuse treatment is, in Maine, part of their health

insurance benefits.

6. Support employee treatment and recovery

through EAP and recovery support programs.

7. Understand your liabilities for serving or allow-

ing alcohol at company events.

Both employers and employees benefit from

implementing any of these components, and imple-

menting all seven is the most effective in protecting

an employer from the negative consequences of

employee alcohol misuse and substance abuse.

Resources are available to help you address this

issue.

Maine Office of Substance Abuse –

www.maine.gov/dhhs/osa/prevention/workplace/

index.htm

U.S. Department of Labor – Working Partners for

an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace –

www.dol.gov/workingpartners/

U.S. Substance Abuse Mental Health Services

Administration – Division of Workplace Programs

– www.workplace.samhsa.gov/

Bill McPeck is a licensed social worker and a Cer-

tified Worksite Wellness Program Consultant. He is

currently Director of Employee Health and Safety

for Maine State Government. Substance use and

abuse is one of Bill’s specialties. Contact Bill with

your questions and comments at 287-6783 or wil-

liam.c.mcpeck@maine.gov.

Harriman, a full-service architecture and

engineering firm with offices in ME and NH,

announces that Leonard A. Lamoreau, CPA, John

D. Kuchinski, P.E., and Heidi Gardner have joined

the firm. Congratulations!

Justin S. Coffin recently joined Macdonald Page

& Co LLC as a Staff Tax Accountant in its

Augusta office. Justin earned his Bache-

lor's degree in Political Science from

UMO in 2006 and his Juris Doctorate

from University of Maine Law School in

2009, where he specialized in Taxation

Law. Michael J. Santo recently joined Macdonald

Page & Co LLC as a Staff Tax Accountant in its

Augusta office. Michael earned his Bachelor of

Science degree in Public Accounting and his

Masters of Business Administration degree from

Thomas College. Welcome to Justin and Michael!

Matt Jacobson, former gubernatorial candidate and

Maine & Company President and CEO, has been

named Executive Vice President of Sales for

Oxford Networks.

Michael Anderson was recently distinguished as a

“Diamond Achiever” by Investors

Capital. This award is based on the

ranking of all registered advisors as-

sociated with the independent broker

dealer, Investors Capital. This award is presented

to the top 5 percent of the firms’ advisers

nationwide. Michael is celebrating 16 years as a

financial advisor. He is the president of Choice

Investments of Oakland.

KVCC has named Kristie Harris of Waterville as

the College’s Student of the Year for 2012.

Harris, who is completing her second year in

KVCC’s Nursing program, was one of nine

finalists considered for the honor. A selection

committee made up of faculty members and

staff chose her based on a variety of qualifi-

cations including academic performance,

community involvement, and an essay about her

college experience.

Gilman “Gil” Pelletier was recently awarded with

honor to represent Maine though Spectrum

Generations Muskie Center.

Suzanne Uhl-Melanson, an independent financial

advisor affiliated with Commonwealth Financial

Network® and Principal of Uhl-Melanson

Investor Services in Waterville, ME was named to

Commonwealth’s Winners Circle. This distinction

recognizes successful financial advisors, based on

a ranking of annual production among

Commonwealth’s network of 1,400 financial

advisors. Commonwealth is the nation’s largest,

privately held independent broker/dealer and the

broker/dealer of choice for Suzanne Uhl-Melanson.

Welcome to Tony Caruso, interim airport director

at Bangor International Airport!

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Upcoming Events

May 1 Tue. 8:00 AM Bus. Attraction & Retention

Chamber Boardroom

May 3 Thurs. 12:00 PM Info Services

Eric’s

May 4 Fri. 7:30 AM Public Policy

Chamber Boardroom

May 17 Thur. 7:30 AM Executive Board

Chamber Boardroom

May 18 Fri. 7:30 AM Board of Directors

Chamber Boardroom

May 23 Wed. 8:00 AM Membership

Chamber Boardroom

By Tammy L. Rabideau, MLS

Many business blogs are treasure troves of

useful, timely information. Many are a waste

of time. The following sites are filled with

thought provoking and relevant resources for

any business owner.

Tom Peters

http://www.tompeters.com/

Tom Peters is one of the top business consult-

ants in the world. His articles and blogs make a

lot of sense. Tom is in the process of releasing

something called the “Mother of All Presenta-

tions” in installments on the blog.

Seth’s Blog by Seth Godin

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/

Seth Godin is one of the top marketing experts

in the world. His books are filled with common

sense advice for businesses of every size.

Jeffrey Gitomer’s Sales Blog

http://www.salesblog.com/

A well-known sales strategist and trainer, Jeff

is one of the best. He helps people push their

businesses and he provides a lot of free re-

sources on his site.

Chris Brogan

http://www.chrisbrogan.com/

This blog is in the Top 5 of the Advertising

Age Power150. Chris has over 12 years experi-

ence in online community, social media, and

related technologies.

Small Business Trends by Anita Campbell

http://smallbiztrends.com/

Small Business Trends is a premier source of

information, news and advice covering issues

of key importance to the small business mar-

ket.

How to Change the World by

Guy Kawasaki

http://blog.guykawasaki.com/

Guy Kawasaki knows how to build, launch,

and evangelize great products. Guy is a venture

capitalist and one of the Apple employees

originally responsible for marketing the Mac-

intosh in 1984.

Have a business blog favorite? Tell Tammy

about it: trabideau@watervillelibrary.org.

Tammy Rabideau is Business & Career Center Co-ordinator at the Waterville Public Library. FMI:

207.680.2611 or business@watervillelibrary.org,

http://www.watervillelibrary.org/departments/ness/, http://www.facebook.com/wplbcc

May 3: Business Breakfast Series

7:30-9 AM Thomas College

Grant Writing

Jennifer Kierstead will provide an overview of grant

writing, outline trends in grant making since the reces-

sion, describe sources of funds and how to access

them, reveal who receives funds for what kinds of

activities, and advise how to become “grant ready.”

May 16: Business After Hours

5:30-7 PM Silver Street Tavern

2 Silver Street, Waterville

June 4: Golf Classic

11 AM Shotgun Start, Waterville

Country Club

Country Club Drive, Oakland

Chamber Tip of the Month

Did you know you can update your individual mem-

ber page on the Chamber web site yourself? Email

Robyn at biz.dev@midmainechamber.com for your

user name and password!

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Business Blogs

Legislation Tracker

Concerned about the workings of state government?

Want to keep track of legislation during the 125th Leg-

islature’s Second Regular session? Maine.Gov let’s

you do just that. Track the progress and scheduling

online at maine.gov/legis/lio/publications.htm

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Bangor International Air-

port has seen passenger

traffic increased 11 percent

in 2011 and jumped 15 percent in January

2012. Congratulations!

BONNEY Staffing Center was recently

awarded the Best of the Best from employers

and applicants. Inavero, an independent satis-

faction company aligned with Career Builder,

announced the 2012 winners of their “Best of

Staffing” Competition. BONNEY was the

ONLY staffing and recruiting firm in Northern

New England awarded BOTH the “Best of

Staffing Award for Clients” and the “Best of

Staffing Award for Talent”! Call Donna

Dumond, 621-1100 and find out for yourself

what a difference it is to work with the Best of

Staffing at BONNEY Staffing Center.

Unity Barn Raiser’s 2012 Egg Hunt was at-

tended by over 80 area children and their fam-

ilies. Thanks to sponsorship

by UniTel, the Barefoot Story-

teller and Edward's Family

Shop n Save there were great

prizes including Shel Silver-

stein's Runny Babbit, yummy

snacks plus a visit from the Easter Bunny.

When the people at Skowhegan Savings

Bank (SSB) say they want to make

a difference in their community,

they put their money where their

mouth is. This year SSB is giving

JMG a $5,000 grant to help provide

financial literacy education to JMG students

across Somerset County. Thanks, Skow Sav-

ings!

Somerset Stone now offers a full line of

Techniseal products in our retail location.

Techniseal offers a complete line of products

for optimal protection against discoloration

and weathering. They make surfaces easier to

clean and can also bring old pavers back to

life.

Oxford Networks is now offer-

ing ONcbx where you can man-

age customer calls, voice mail,

video and more all in an effi-

cient, secure, and flexible plat-

form. FMI: Scott Mathieu 974-3194

The Maine Real Estate & Development Asso-

ciation (MEREDA) has added a new award

category to celebrate real estate development

in Maine. The Top 5 Notable Projects for

2011 will be recognized at MEREDA's 2012

Spring Conference being held on May 17th at

the DoubleTree by Hilton in South Portland.

The Gilman Place Project in Waterville was

one of five projects chosen by MEREDA’s

leadership that met certain criteria such as

“notable” and “significant”.

Any company with at least 15 employees in

the state of Maine is encouraged to participate

in the seventh annual

"Best Places to Work

in Maine" program.

Companies selected will be announced at a

gala event in the fall of 2012. A complete list

of top companies will be featured in a

statewide publication put out by Mainebiz.

There is a fee to participate in the “Best Places

to Work in Maine” program that helps cover

administrative costs and the production of the

Employee Feedback Report. The deadline for

registration is May 25, 2012. FMI:

www.bestplacestoworkme.com.

Attention outdoor photography enthusiasts!

Enter your work in the Downeast Energy

Calendar Challenge for a chance at fame, glo-

ry, a coveted spot in the 2013

Downeast Energy calendar… and a

free tee shirt! Photos should be of

wildlife or landscapes, and taken in

ME or NH. Please provide the name of the

location where the photo was taken with your

submission. Submit photos to the Challenge

by posting them on Downeast’s Facebook

page.

KVCC is launching a new two-year Autism

Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Studies degree pro-

gram in the fall of 2012 in response to a rapid

rise nationally in autism diagnosis among chil-

dren. They have also won a $100,000 federal

grant to help rural small businesses and agri-

cultural producers reduce energy consumption

and implement renewable energy technolo-

gies.

Off Track Betting, Favorites, is moving to

T&B’s Outback Tavern on Jefferson Street

in Waterville. They will be open 7 days a

week starting May 1, 2012 and will be cele-

brating the Kentucky Derby on May 5th.

Kennebec Valley Community College has

announced that William L. Al-

fond will be the keynote speak-

er at its 42nd Commencement

Exercises May 19 at the Augus-

ta Civic Center. Commencement will begin at

10 AM. A total of 470 degrees are expected to

be presented to 466 students.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

(ESGR), a Department of Defense agency,

announced today that three Maine employers,

one including Delta Ambulance of Water-

ville, have been selected as semifinalists for

the 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer Sup-

port Freedom Award. The Freedom Award is

the highest recognition given by the DoD to

employers for exceptional support of their

Guard and Reserve employees. This year, 133

semifinalists nationwide stood out among an

impressive pool of 3,236 nominees.

Thomas College Announces 118th

Commencement Thomas College Provost

Thomas Edwards has announced

the speakers, honorary degree

recipients, and Class Marshals for the College’s

118th Commencement activities taking place on

the Thomas campus Friday, May 11, and Satur-

day, May 12.

Richard (Dick) Spellman M.S. ’80, President

of GDS Associates in Georgia, will be the

speaker at the Honors Convocation on Friday,

May 11, at 4:30 p.m. in the Laurette Ayotte

Auditorium.

Following the Honors Convocation, Nancy

Marshall M.B.A. ’94, of Nancy Marshall Com-

munications, will welcome the graduating class

of 2012 at a reception under the tent on the

Ayotte Auditorium lawn, with dinner to follow

in the Student Commons Function Room.

The Commencement ceremony will take

place Saturday, May 12, at 1 p.m. in the Harold

Alfond Athletic Center at Thomas College. Gov-

ernor Paul R. LePage will be the 2012 Com-

mencement speaker and will receive a Doctor of

Business Administration, honoris causa.

Receiving a Doctor of Humane Letters, ho-

noris causa, is Robert A. Marden of Waterville,

Maine.

The Thomas Commencement ceremony each

year features student speakers who represent

their divisions. For 2012, representing the Day

Division will be Keith Pike. Keith is from South

Berwick, Maine, and will be receiving his Bach-

elor of Science degree in Sport Management.

Speaking on behalf of the Undergraduate

Evening Division will be Pamala Kimball of

Augusta, Maine. Pamala will be receiving her

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

magna cum laude. Representing the Graduate

Division will be Carlee Evans of South Portland,

Maine. Carlee will be receiving her Master of

Business Administration degree.

This year's Class Marshals will be Sarah

Fucillo of Waterville, Maine, and Doug Tibbets

of Waterville, Maine. Sarah will be graduating

summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science

degree in Criminal Justice with a double major

in Psychology. Doug will be receiving a B.S. in

Accounting and an MBA.

There are 192 undergraduate and graduate

degrees being conferred at graduation ceremo-

nies for the Class of 2012. This year’s Com-

mencement will host the largest graduating class

in Thomas’s history.

For more information on Commencement

activities, go to www.thomas.edu/

commencement. For additional information,

contact Jennifer Buker at bukerj@thomas.edu or

859-1319.

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Monitors $9.00 each

Televisions less than 25" $12.00 each

Televisions greater than or equal to 25" $25.00 each

Desktop Copiers/Printers, Scanners, Fax Machines, etc. $5.00 each

Floor Copiers/Printers etc. $15.00 each

CPU's and Laptops $2.00 each

Other Computer Peripherals (Keyboards, Mice, Speakers, etc.) $1.00 each

Air Conditioners $15.00 each

Microwaves $9.00 each

Small refrigerators (dorm room sized) $20.00 each

UPS's (Battery Backup Systems) $5.00 each

All Straight Fluorescent (Uncoated) $.12 per foot

All Straight Coated Lamps $.30 per foot

Crushed Lamps $2.25 per pound

U-Lamps, Circle's & Compacts $1.00 per lamp

HID Lamps $2.00 per lamp

NiCd, NiMH, Alkaline (0% Mercury), Zinc Carbon, Carbon Air $.90 per pound

Nickel Zinc, Lithium Ion $.95 per pound

Button Cells $4.50 per pound

Lithium $8.00 per pound

Nickel Iron $.50 per pound

Lead Acid (all types) $.25 per pound

Alkaline with Mercury $8.25 per pound

Zinc Air, Mercury, Carbon with Mercury $8.25 per pound

Comingled Sorting Fee $.95 per pound

PCB Ballasts $.60 per pound

NON-PCB Ballast $.25 per pound

Transformers Request Quote

Large Capacitors $1.75 per pound

Small Capacitors $1.75 per pound

Mercury Devices $8.50 per pound

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BATTERY RECYCLING: "If battery is not on list, please call."

2012 Spring Clean-Up

Maine law states it is illegal to store, for more than a

year, old and unused computer equipment, TV sets,

ballasts, rechargeable batteries, and fluorescent

light bulbs — anything that contains mercury, lead,

or other heavy metals.

Not sure what to do with those items in your storeroom,

back office, hallway?... Or, how to dispose of them legally?

Now you can dispose of them properly in a way that is

earth-friendly! ____________________________________________________________________

Friday, June 8, 2012

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

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teaming up with Ewaste Recycling Solutions to

make it affordable for small businesses to dispose

of universal waste. Please review the reverse side

of this flyer for specific prices and types of items

that will be accepted.

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