Ticket Reservations Now Open for the 2026 Kenney Awards | | |
Join us for one of the most anticipated evenings of the year — the 2026 Kenney Awards presented by Hammond Lumber happening January 23rd — celebrating excellence and achievement across the Kennebec Valley!
Tickets will officially go on sale January 1st, 2026. At that time, we’ll follow up with all those who reserved tickets to share more details and send along your invoice.
Secure your seats today and get ready for a night of recognition, glamour, and community spirit!
| | Thank you to our 2026 Kenney Award Sponsors | | Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Kenney Awards? View sponsorship details below. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa at (207) 623-4559 or by emailing MLW@kennebecvalleychamber.com | | |
There are still spots available to showcase your business in our 2026 Regional Guide!
With major attractions like IRONMAN 70.3 Maine bringing thousands of visitors, the 2026 Guide is the perfect way to put your business in front of both locals and new audiences — online and in print.
The deadline for submission is November 21, 2025.
| | To secure your spot in the 2026 Visitor Guide, or if you have any questions, please contact Melissa Walden at (207) 623-4559 or MLW@kennebecvalleychamber.com | | November 12th | 11:30AM - 1PM | |
Mentoring Through Movement: Inspiring the Next Generation
Laura Lewis, Artistic Director & CEO
Dance Unlimited, LLC.
Join us for an uplifting presentation on how dance fosters confidence, community, and compassion in a fast-paced world.
Kennebec Valley Chamber
105 Second Street, Hallowell, ME
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Women's Network Luncheon is sponsored by:
Kennebec Savings Bank & MaineGeneral Health
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J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print
Join us at J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print for an evening of connecting with fellow members!
Plus, learn more about one of the largest packaging manufacturers in New England!
Plus, the chance to win great prizes!
15 Darin Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
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Friday Feature - Senator Inn & Spa and Cloud 9 Restaurant
This month's Friday Feature takes us to the Senator Inn & Spa and Cloud 9 Restaurant in Augusta!
From their award-winning restaurant to their full-service spa and luxury accommodations, the Senator Inn & Spa offers a relaxing escape right in the heart of Maine’s capital city. Whether you’re enjoying a locally inspired meal at Cloud 9, unwinding with a spa treatment, or planning a weekend getaway, the Senator blends comfort, hospitality, and wellness in every detail.
Learn more about the Senator Inn & Spa and Cloud 9 Restaurant in this month’s Friday Feature!
| | Want to See Your Logo in Friday Feature Videos? | | |
Our Friday Feature videos are posted to the KV Chamber's social media platforms, YouTube channel and Chamber website along with a dedicated email to 2,850+ subscribers. As a sponsor, your logo will be prominently displayed in every Friday Feature email for 1 year (12 total).
Your business will be tagged in all social media posts and included on the Chamber website. On average these videos get 75+ likes, 25+ shares and 7,000+ views on Facebook alone! This is an exclusive sponsorship of $2,500.
Email Melissa at MLW@kennebecvalleychamber.com to learn more!
| | Celebrate the Kennebec Leadership Institute Class of 2025 at Graduation | | |
Join us on December 10th, 2025 from 5-7PM as we celebrate the 2025 graduates of the Kennebec Leadership Institute!
This special evening marks the culmination of 14 weeks of hard work, collaboration, and personal growth. The graduating class will share their final presentations—showcasing what they’ve learned and how they plan to apply those lessons as emerging leaders in the Kennebec Valley.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided as we honor their achievements and present each graduate with their official certificate of completion. We can’t wait to see what this enthusiastic class has put together!
Tickets are $10 per person. Children under 10 are free!
| | Thank you to our 2025 KLI Graduation Sponsors | | |
Chamber Members are encouraged to attend our Member Refresher Meeting on November 6th from 12-1PM at the Kennebec Valley Chamber.
Get an overview of your Member Benefits and how to utilize them! There will be networking beginning at 12PM followed by the presentation and a Q&A at 12:15PM. Lunch is not included, so feel free to bring your own!
If you would like to attend, please email Melissa at mlw@kennebecvalleychamber.com. Limited space available.
| | Trivia for a Cause to benefit PALS No-Kill Shelter | | |
Get ready for a night of laughs and friendly competition! Gather your friends and coworkers for Trivia for a Cause, benefiting the PALS No-Kill Shelter.
Put your knowledge to the test in this trivia challenge while enjoying great food and drinks at The Quarry Tap Room.
Cost: $10 per person
When: December 4th | 5:30–7:00 PM
Where: The Quarry Tap Room, Hallowell
| | WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS | | |
Cocoon Home and Gifts
Hannah Wallace (207) 295-4649
shopcocoon.hallowell@gmail.com
Hallowell
Fearless Foodies
Pat Friedman (207) 680-8034
pat@fearless-foodies.com
Gardiner
Sterling Elite
Jason Wiley (207) 785-3100
reservations@sterlingelite.net
Union
Time to Fly Designs
Amy McLaughlin (207) 613-7665
timetoflydesigns@outlook.com
Chelsea
Woodfords Family Services
Kerry de Bree (207) 878-9663
kdebree@woodfords.org
Manchester
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Karma Haynes (207) 236-4876
karma.haynes@pyebarkerfs.com
Newport
The Collective CoWorking Space
Andrew Duffy (914) 299-8349
andrewduffy3434@gmail.com
Augusta
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40 YEARS
Delta Ambulance, Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care
30 YEARS
Capital City Associates LLC, Charlie's Motor Mall, Companion Animal Clinic, Fairway Motor Lodge and Extended Stay, Kennebec Technologies, Inc., Manpower, PCD Collective LLC
20 YEARS
Augusta Crossing, Beneficial Technologies, Brookewood Realty, C. Caprara Food Service Equipment, Canty Construction, CBU Benefits, Homestead Realty, Johnson Hall Opera House, Maine Children's Trust, Mattson's Flooring & Window Treatments, MOCO - Motivational Services, Portland Glass
10 YEARS
Brooks Boys, Budget Blinds of Augusta, Central Maine Pyrotechnics, Choice Wealth Advisors, Day's Store, Evergreen Dental Associates, Gardiner Family Chiropractic, Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine, Maeghan Maloney District Attorney, McFarland Electric, Inc., Natanis Golf Club, Pat Jackson, Inc., Rocky's Stove Shoppe & Chimney Service, Sargent Corporation, Stoney Creek Antiques, LLC, Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Inc., Thomas College, Travis Mills Foundation, Valley Beverage
5 YEARS
Augusta Colonial Theater, Greater Augusta Back to School Program, Hallowell Area Board of Trade, Highbrow, Sherwin-Williams, Vision Hallowell, Washville
Renewing
Central Maine Mulch N' More, Core Mark New England, Dirigo Public Affairs
Gateway Title, Lakepoint at Portside Real Estate Group, Maine Arts Academy, Phenix Title Services, Sticker Goat LLC, The Orzy Workspace, The Woodshed
| | AcupunctureME Owner Among Book Authority's 7 Best-Selling Acupuncture Books | | |
Michael Migliore, owner of AcupunctureME, has earned a distinguished placing on the well-respected site Book Authority. His clinical manual, Acupuncture Logic, is featured at #6 among its “7 Best-Selling Acupuncture Books Millions Love”.
When speaking of “best-selling” in this context, it reflects not only sales volume but also sustained recognition within the acupuncture and integrative-health community. Book Authority highlights works that are widely embraced by practitioners and readers alike—and placing on this list affirms the relevance and accessibility of Michael’s work.
Originally published in the early 2000s and currently in circulation in various formats, Acupuncture Logic presents a streamlined, algorithm-based framework for acupuncture practitioners. Because of its clear structure and practical orientation, this book is regarded as a helpful clinical tool for both students of acupuncture and experienced practitioners who appreciate a “logical” (as the title suggests) system for selecting points and reasoning through treatment protocols.
Michael has long been committed to advancing acupuncture’s clinical efficacy, and this ranking on Book Authority adds another layer to our appreciation of his work. We look forward to seeing how this recognition furthers the reach of his ideas and ultimately supports better patient outcomes within our community and region.
Read more about Michael's recognition here. If you would like to purchase a copy of Acupuncture Logic, click here.
Learn more about AcupunctureME here.
| | Camp Out Hunger Returns November 3rd – 7th | |
The 7th Annual Camp Out Hunger is BACK at the Sam’s Club parking lot from November 3–7! Help fill a tractor-trailer truck with nonperishable food to support the Salvation Army.
This incredible community effort helps stock their food pantry for most of the year—ensuring that everything collected stays local to help our neighbors in need.
Last year’s event raised 38,000 pounds of food and nearly $10,000 in cash donations, which were used to supplement pantry supplies. With community needs nearly tripling in the past five years, organizers hope to collect 45,000 pounds of food this year. Every can, box, and dollar makes a difference!
| | CMP Proposes Major Investments in Maine's Energy Future | | |
Central Maine Power has filed a new proposal with the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) with key initiatives focused on strengthening the state’s electric grid and expanding the company’s local workforce.
The “Investing in Maine’s Future Plan” outlines a five-year proposal to improve electric service reliability, support economic growth, and prepare Maine’s infrastructure for the challenges of extreme weather and modern energy demands.
CMP’s structured, five-year investment plan includes:
- Hiring 400 new full-time employees, including 200 lineworkers.
- Upgrading aging infrastructure with stronger poles and covered wire that is more resistant to tree contact.
- Building modern substations and expanding tree care programs.
- Creating price stability by reducing CMP’s reliance on expensive external contractors during storms.
These workforce and grid strengthening investments address:
- Outage reduction. CMP is proposing to install 2,500 new smart devices that can reduce the scale and duration of outages remotely in minutes.
- Capacity for future economic growth. Ordering and installing power transformers that can carry more energy can allow newer grid uses and expanded power capacity for Maine homes and businesses.
- Falling trees as the #1 cause of CMP outages. Expanded tree care programs and tree wire installation can mitigate more outages caused by falling trees and tree limbs, the leading cause of outages at CMP.
CMP’s proposal is now under review by the MPUC. This public and transparent process ensures that all aspects of the plan are carefully evaluated. If approved, implementation could begin as early as mid-2026.
CMP’s “Investing in Maine’s Future Plan” is more than an infrastructure upgrade, it’s a continuation of our commitment to Maine’s communities, businesses, economy, and energy future. By modernizing the grid and expanding its workforce, CMP aims to ensure that Maine is ready for the decades to come.
If you have questions about this initiative, please reach out at Community@cmpco.com.
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Andrew Silsby, Chair*
Kennebec Savings Bank
Lori Dube, Chair Elect*
Sprague & Curtis Real Estate
Matthew Tardiff, Treasurer*
J.S. McCarthy Packaging and Print
Michele Pelletier, Past Chair
PERFORMANCE Foodservice NorthCenter
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
Karen Boston
Lipman Katz & Boston, P.A
Dr. Jenifer Cushman
University of Maine at Augusta
David Farago
Fourteen Forty Financial - A Financial Advisory Practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
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Sue Grenier
G&E Roofing Co., Inc.
Robbi Lockhart
Team EJP
Steven Marson
Central Maine Pyrotechnics
Nicole McSweeney
MaineGeneral Health
Stacey Morrison
Ganneston Construction Corp.
Rebecca Pushard
MIKA
Lynn Quirion
Macomber, Farr & Whitten
Alec Rogers
Maine Evergreen Hotel & Maine Gallery of Art
Jessika Williams
Cross Insurance
Kathryn Yates
Central Maine Power Company
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Sincerely,
KVCC Staff
Katie Doherty, President & CEO
Lindsay Corbett, Chief Operating Officer & Events
Melissa Walden, Membership & Development Director
Lauren Turcotte, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Megan Bachelder, Office Administrator
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