WHAT'S AHEAD WITH THE CHAMBER | | Tickets are Officially on Sale for the 2026 Kenney Awards! | | |
Join us for one of the most anticipated evenings of the year as we celebrate excellence and achievement across the Kennebec Valley!
Save the Date: The 2026 Kenney Awards is happening January 23rd, 2026!
Tickets can be purchased through the link on our website. We will begin sending invoices to those who have already reserved tickets in January.
If you already reserved tickets, you do not need to fill out a ticket purchase form. For any questions, you can contact the KV Chamber at (207) 623-4559 or info@kennebecvalleychamber.com
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KLI 2.0 Applications Now Being Accepted | |
Inspired by leading research and real-world leadership challenges, KLI 2.0 focuses on building trust, collaboration, and the ability to lead through complexity and change.
As a continuation of the Kennebec Leadership Institute, this program deepens earlier learning through engaging, discussion-driven sessions. All students will complete a Leadership Action Plan designed to translate learning into real-world impact in their workplace.
We encourage all Kennebec Leadership Institute alumni to apply!
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Help us continue building strong leaders in our region! Sponsorships are available for KLI 2.0, and your support helps make leadership development opportunities like this possible.
To learn more or discuss sponsorship options, please email Melissa at mlw@kennebecvalleychamber.com.
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Women's Network Luncheon: A Panel on Health & Wellbeing | January 14th, 2026 | 11:30 - 1:00PM | KV Chamber, 105 Second St., Hallowell, ME | |
Join us for "New Year, New You: A Panel on Health & Well-being" featuring Angela Coton, PA-C, MPAS, Jennifer Cotone, D.C., and Rebecca Pushard.
Learn about how women can invest in their health, confidence, and overall well-being in the year ahead!
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Business After Hours 2026 Schedule | |
Start planning your year of networking! The 2026 Business After Hours schedule and locations are live, giving you an early look at where we'll be gathering throughout the year.
Registration for Business After Hours will open closer to our first scheduled Business After Hours, happening February 25th, 2026.
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Chamber Members are encouraged to attend our Member Refresher Meeting on January 15th 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.
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2026 Sponsorship Opportunities are Now Available | |
From major events to programs and workforce development initiatives, we offer a wide range of sponsorship options designed to connect your business with our region’s business community. With levels available for businesses of every size, it’s easy to find the opportunity that fits your goals.
Let’s work together to make 2026 a successful year for your business and our region. Learn more about 2026 opportunities below!
| | | | WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS | | |
40 YEARS
AAA Travel and Insurance Agency, N.R.F. Distributors, Inc., The Copy Center
30 YEARS
Maine State Credit Union
20 YEARS
Friends of Lithgow Library, Inc., Maine Turnpike Authority, Thomas College Ice Vault
10 YEARS
Atlantic Wealth Planning Group, Bay Area Title Services, C. B. Mattson, Inc., Gagnon Dental, Gold Bridge Partners, Inc., Kennebec Valley Family Dentistry
5 YEARS
American Red Cross of Northern New England, Digital Solutions Division - Tyler Technologies/InforME, Kennebec Valley Tourism Council, The Maine House
Renewing
Ancorum Credit Union, Bingham Motor Inn, Capital City Chiropractic, City Drawers, Clover Direct by Fiserv, David Guillemette Communication Arts, Edward Jones - Jason Morin Harvest Moon Deli, James Leasing & Management, Kennebec Home Care LLC, Lifetime Storage, Lisa's Legit Burritos, Parsonage House, Responders Moving & Storage
| | Thomas College Launches NASA-Supported K-12 Robotics Initiative | | |
Thomas College has launched a new NASA-supported K–12 robotics initiative through the Maine Space Grant Consortium to help Central Maine schools start and sustain FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge teams.
The “Building Aspirations through Mentorship and Robotics” project will provide startup resources, coach training, mentorship from Thomas College students, and monthly on-campus workshops to reduce barriers for new teams.
With additional support from the Perloff Family Foundation, three new robotics teams will begin in late 2025, each receiving competition-ready kits, NASA-themed curriculum tie-ins, and access to a January 2026 scrimmage hosted at Thomas.
The program also includes a statewide sharing effort, with materials to be presented at Space Day Maine in 2026 to help other schools replicate the model. Professional development workshops for new and existing teams will run from December 2025 through May 2026.
Schools interested in learning more can visit Thomas College’s website for details.
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| The Amtrak Downeaster's January Fare Sale is Here! | |
Start planning your first adventure for the new year, at a price that’s easy to love. Book now and travel in January for $26 roundtrip, or $13 one-way.
From Brunswick, Maine to Boston North Station, experience the joy and convenience of train travel with the Amtrak Downeaster!
Use promo code V530 at booking. 3-day advance purchase is required. Other terms and conditions apply, see below for full details.
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Lori Dube, Chair*
Sprague & Curtis Real Estate
Amy Marston, Chair Elect*
Edison Public Relations
Matthew Tardiff, Treasurer*
J.S. McCarthy Packaging and Print
Andrew Silsby, Past Chair*
Kennebec Savings Bank
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.
Casey Hynes
Cushnoc Brewing Co.
Robbi Lockhart
Team EJP
Steven Marson
Central Maine Pyrotechnics
Nicole McSweeney
MaineGeneral Health
Stacey Morrison
Ganneston Construction Corp.
Michele Pelletier
PERFORMANCE Foodservice NorthCenter
Rebecca Pushard
MIKA
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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