"Strengthening our regional economy since 1932."

Our monthly newsletter is sponsored by:

Augusta Civic Center and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

THE LATEST INSIDE SCOOP

SAVE THE DATE:

January 26, 2024 | Augusta Civic Center

$80 per person | $640 per table

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

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

RED CARPET SPONSOR

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

PROGRAM SPONSOR

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR

MEDIA SPONSOR

BAR SPONSOR

Rocky's Stove Shoppe & Chimney Service

COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR

Northeast Bank



DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS

Cape Air, Union Office Interiors

RECEPTION SPONSORS

Central Maine Title Company, Gosline Insurance Group, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, HydraPure Infusions, Sprague & Curtis Real Estate

BRONZE SPONSORS

Gardiner Federal Credit Union, Lipman, Katz, & Boston LLC, Maine's Finest Cleaners, Statewide Towing

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2024 Kenney Awards?

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ALL MATERIALS:

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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

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

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

Kennebec Leadership Institute 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO CLASS XXXVI!

Please join us for the graduation of the KLI Class of 2023 on December 12, Tuesday, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Senator Inn & Spa.

This significant event marks the culmination of a transformative journey for our graduates, and we would be honored to have you join us in recognizing their achievements.

As the oldest leadership program in the state, KLI has consistently drawn prospective leaders from a diverse range of businesses, organizations, and the community. Our goal is to inspire these promising individuals to work more effectively within their spheres of influence while expanding their civic and community participation.

MEET YOUR 2023 GRADUATES:

Dylan Abbott

Snow Pond Center for the Arts

Nathan Archibald

Kennebec Savings Bank

Melanie Aubuchon

University of Maine at Augusta

Karren Briggs

Performance Foodservice - NorthCenter

Thomas Cook

Performance Foodservice - NorthCenter

Amanda Cooley

Kennebec Savings Bank

Kristie Grant

MaineGeneral Medical Center

Charlie Hippler

Bangor Savings Bank

Melinda Jorgensen

Augusta Food Bank

Mara McGowen

Maine Public Employees Retirement System

Cathy Milojevic-Kaey

Augusta Colonial Theater

Roxanne Perrault

MaineGeneral Medical Center

Lauren Roderigue

Central Maine Power Company

The KLI students will present on what they have learned and their experiences with the program.

Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar available!

Thank you to our 2023 KLI Sponsors:

OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED

December 13 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Augusta Civic Center

Michele Pelletier

President of PERFORMANCE Foodservice

Topic:

"How to Be a Successful Leader in Today's Environment"

December 20 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM



Augusta Civic Center

76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330

Second Floor, North Wing Ballroom

This event is part of the Center's year-long celebration for their 50th anniversary!

Sponsored by:

Kennebec Savings Bank and MaineGeneral Health

Host Sponsor:

Augusta Civic Center

Sponsored by:

Cross Insurance and Kennebec Savings Bank

Beverage Sponsor:

Valley Beverage

CYNERGY NEWS & EVENTS

Bowling is Sponsored by:

Burn Crews and Sprague & Curtis Real Estate

Cynergy 2023 is sponsored by:

Maine Savings Federal Credit Union and Modern Woodmen

YOUR ADS

MEMBER NEWS

NEW MEMBERS, ANNIVERSARIES, & MORE!

WELCOME:

ATV Show Shine Swap 4 Vets

Darcey Emery, (207) 699-9623

Info@atvshowshineswap4vets.com

Troy

GnomeGuard Group

Jack Horgan, (207) 370-1089

info@gnomeguardgroup.com

Waterville

Kevin Goins (Media Writing Consultant)

Kevin Goins, (715) 808-4465

newgroovesradio@gmail.com

Hallowell

Maine Veterans' Homes

Sharon Fusco, 1-800-278-9494

Sharonfusco@mainevets.org

Augusta

Sunrise Bagel

Joseph Lopes, (207) 213-4363

downtownbagelme@gmail.com

Augusta

New Members Sponsored By:

Central Maine Power

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

KVCC Board of Directors

Tim Walton, Chair*

Walton External Affairs, LLC.

Michele Pelletier, Chair Elect*

PERFORMANCE Foodservice - NorthCenter

Amy Marston, Vice Chair*

Central Maine Power Company

Matthew Tardiff, Treasurer*

J.S. McCarthy Printers

Earl Kingsbury, Past Chair*

City of Augusta

Cathy DeMerchant, Human Resources*

Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc.

Katie Doherty, President & CEO*^

Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce

* Executive Committee  ^ Full-Time Executive

Randall Anderson

The Meadows Golf Club

Joyce Blanchard

The University of Maine at Augusta

Karen Boston

Lipman Katz & Boston, P.A

Nathan Cotnoir

Camden National Bank

Lori Dube

Sprague & Curtis Real Estate

Sue Grenier

G&E Roofing Co., Inc.

Eric Jermyn

Cross Employee Benefits

Robbi Lockhart

Team EJP

Steven Marson

Central Maine Pyrotechnics

Nicole McSweeney

MaineGeneral Health

Stacey L. Morrison

Ganneston Construction Corp.

Rebecca Pushard

MIKA

Lynn Quirion

Macomber, Farr & Whitten

Alec Rogers

Maine Evergreen Hotel

Andrew Silsby

Kennebec Savings Bank

Special Counsel

Dennis Carrillo

Cloutier Carrillo, Capitol Law, PLLC

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KVCC Staff

Katie Doherty

President & CEO

Lindsay Corbett

Chief Operating Officer

Melissa Walden

Membership & Development Director

Shelly LaVerdiere

Event & Program Manager

Mase Peterson

Marketing & Communications Coordinator