Sponsored by:

Augusta Civic Center and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Are you ready for the formal affair of the season? Tickets on sale now!

Join us on Friday, January 27th at the Augusta Civic Center to celebrate area businesses and professionals that are deserving of our attention and recognition.


5:00 PM Cocktail Hour

6:00 PM Welcome & Dinner

7:00 PM Awards Ceremony

8:30 PM Live Band & Dancing

featuring Pat Colwell and The Soul Sensations

Get Tickets Now

Sponsorships are still available. Support a great event that celebrates the vibrant Kennebec Valley community! Email Melissa at mlw@kennebecvalleychamber.com to secure your sponsorship.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you to our 2023 Kenney Award Sponsors

Headlining Sponsors

Central Maine Power

Central Maine Pyrotechnics

Cross Insurance

Headlight Audio Visual, Inc.

Red Carpet Sponsor

Serra Public Affairs

Live Voting Sponsor

Ganneston Construction Corp

Photo Booth Sponsor

Darling's

Platinum Sponsors

Everett J. Prescott Inc.

G&E Roofing

Lajoie Bros

MaineGeneral Health

Cocktail Hour Sponsor

One River CPAs


Door Prize Sponsors

Day's Jewelers, Union Office Interiors


Reception Sponsors

Capital Area Federal Credit Union, J.S. McCarthy Printers, Wipfli, LLP


Bronze Sponsors

C. Caprara Food Service Equipment, Gardiner Federal Credit Union, Lipan Katz & Boston, Rodrigue and Associates Eye Care, Statewide Towing, Inc.

CYNERGY Trivia For A Cause

benefiting

United Way of Kennebec Valley

Keep Me Warm Fund

January 11th | 5:30-7PM

The Quarry Tap Room

Trivia will be 80s theme! Dress in your best 80s style and bring your friends!

$10 per person to play

Register Here

Sponsored by:

Central Maine Power and Maine Savings Federal Credit Union

Women's Network Luncheon

Merry St Pierre

Senior Marketing Consultant

Townsquare Media

How to Make Marketing Trends Work for Your Business

January 18th | 11:30AM-1PM

Augusta Civic Center

$25 Member $35 Non-member

Register Here

Sponsored by:

Kennebec Savings Bank and MaineGeneral Health

Business After Hours

Hosted by:

Le Club Calumet

January 25th | 5-7 PM

334 W River Rd, Augusta, ME 04330


Come network with businesses and win some great door prizes!


Register Here

Sponsored by: Cross Insurance

Beverage Sponsor: Valley Beverage

Kennebec Leadership Institute

Class XXXV Graduates

Congratulations to the Kennebec Leadership Institute Class of 35!

Thank you to our KLI Sponsors:

Hancock Lumber, Kennebec Savings Bank, MaineGeneral Health

Kennebec River Brewfest

Presented by Highbrow


Save the Date!

Kennebec River Brewfest will return on August 5th at Mill Park.

Interested in being involved as a brewer, a sponsor, a food vendor or live entertainer? Email info@kennebecvalleychamber.com to inquire.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: Highbrow

Member News

All Hands on Deck for Holiday Storm

John Cervantes and his family had been planning to get away to Burlington, Vermont, for a few days around Christmas, but as they watched the weather forecast unfold last week it became apparent the trip wouldn’t be possible.

 

As a massive wind and rain storm got underway, Cervantes was called into work at Central Maine Power, where he works as a first-class lineworker. His family canceled their hotel room and Cervantes embarked on a series of 17-hour days, working from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. to restore power in York County.

“If it’s a state of emergency it’s all hands on deck,” said Cervantes, 38. “When that happens, vacation isn’t happening.” Read More

Family Fun Day & Fundraiser

On January 21, 2023, the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine will be holding a family fun day for families to enjoy ice fishing, outdoor games and more at our Outdoor Education Center from 2pm-4pm.

After some fun on the 112-acre center SAM staff and volunteers will host a game supper at the SAM conference center at 205 Church Hill Road in Augusta from 4pm-6pm. Dress warm and all equipment is provided. They are looking for sponsors, donated items for silent raffles a small auction and wild game to cook. Anyone interested in helping, including volunteering to help can

call 207-623-4589 or

e-mail, billing@samofmaine.org 

Register Here for Outdoor Activities

Register Here for Wild Game Supper

Augusta Civic Center Celebrating 50 Years


Please join the Augusta Civic Center on Tuesday, January 17th to kickoff a yearlong celebration of their 50th Anniversary with their first special event of 2023, "A Stroll Through Time."


Read More

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The City of Augusta issued an official proclamation to honor the 40th anniversary of Viles Arboretum.

New Members


Adult & Teen Challenge Maine

Keith O'Brien, (207) 377-2801

kobrien@tcmaine.org

Winthrop

 

Alpha Salon & Spa

Meg Niles, (207) 620-1116

alphasalon188waterst@gmail.com

Augusta

 

Bingham Motor Inn

Jordan Stolt, (207) 672-4135

hello@binghammotorinn.com

Bingham

 

Casella Waste Systems

Patrick Neal, (207) 872-8257

patrick.neal@casella.com

Waterville

 

Clover Business Solutions from Fiserv

David Steinberg, (813) 614-3606

David.Steinberg@fiserv.com

Augusta

 

Hallowell/Kennebec Clay Works

Malley Weber, (207) 215-4853

hello@hallowellclay.com

Augusta


James Leasing & Management

Jordan Stolt, (207) 620-2652

jordanstoltrealtor@gmail.com

Hallowell

 

Kennebec Storage

Christian Berger, (207) 215-8000

Chrisbberger@gmail.com

Augusta


Ledgeway Farm

Sarah Perkins, (207) 446-7143

Ledgewayfarm@gmail.com

Pittston


Lifetime Storage

Jordan Stolt, (207) 707-0008

info@mylifetimestorage.com

West Gardiner

 

Tails Wagon Concierge

Angela Parker, (207) 441-8594

tailswagonconcierge@gmail.com

Litchfield


The Parsonage House Restaurant LLC

Lorilee Dumont, (207) 446-7721

icook4you@hotmail.com

Vassalboro

 

Treworgy & Baldacci - Real Estate Closing Services

Samantha Tibbetts, (207) 333-3626

samantha@treworgy-baldacci.com

Augusta


Woods End Laboratories LLC

Rebecca Harvey, (207) 293-2457

office@woodsend.com

Augusta

Member Anniversaries


40+ Years

N.R.F. Distributors, Inc.

 

30+ Years

Augusta Civic Center, Lipman Katz & Boston LLC, Rolfe's Well Drilling, Thayer Engineering Co., Inc.

 

20+ Years

Augusta Orthodontics, P.A., Crisis & Counseling Centers, Inc.


10+ Years

Augusta Country Club, EZToUse.com, Steve's Appliance & Furniture

 

5+ Years

Kennebec Valley Tourism Council, The Quarry Tap Room, Wellness Connection of Maine

 

Renewing

Asset Real Estate Management, CGI, David Guillemette Communication Arts, Merit Pools & Spas, Radiant Image, The Major's Furniture & Appliance

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

Quality Inn & Suites Maine Evergreen Hotel

Andrew Silsby

Kennebec Savings Bank


Special Counsel

Dennis Carrillo

Cloutier Carrillo, Capitol Law, PLLC





KVCC Staff

Katie L. Doherty, President & CEO

Lindsay L. Corbett, Chief Operating Officer

Melissa L. Walden, Membership & Development Manager

Jennifer M. Quint, Marketing & Events Coordinator

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