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NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN!
We are so excited for the 2024 Kenney Awards on Friday, January 26th!
We are now accepting nominations! 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.
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Monday, September 11 | 10 AM Shotgun @ Augusta Country Club
19 Hammonds Grove
Manchester, ME, 04351
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Registration @ $150 per golfer/$600 per foursome
Register as an individual or as a team. Registration includes the following:
- Complimentary tournament gifts
- Greens fees and cart
- Outstanding men's AND ladies' division prizes
- Hole-in-one & closest-to-the-pin prizes
- Longest drive prizes
- Lunch is provided on the turn
Please contact the Chamber for sponsorship opportunities at mlw@kennebecvalleychamber.com
A huge thank you to this year's
KLI Golf Sponsors!
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Charlie's Motor Mall
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Chillax, my dudes...Trivia for a Cause is back and ready for action!
Join us on September 13th at The Quarry Tap Room in Hallowell for 2000s Themed Trivia for a Cause hosted by Capital City Improv!
All proceeds will benefit the YMCA Camp of Maine. Located at Lake Cobbosseecontee in Winthrop, the YMCA Camp provides camping and community programs that promote spiritual, mental, and physical growth, with respect for the worth and dignity of all people.
Grab your friends, blast Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend", and dress in your best 2000s outfit for an extra point! $10 per person to play.
5:30 PM Team Registration
6:00 PM Trivia Starts
7:00 PM Winner Announced
We love to see new faces at our events. If you don't have a team but would like to join us, email info@kennebecvalleychamber.com!
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Cynergy is pleased to announce the return of a one-day showdown tournament on September 30th at the Augusta Civic Center at 11am
The price to play is $250 per team.
The team minimum is eight players, and the maximum is ten players.
Must be 18 years older or older to play.
We only have space for 16 teams, so get your group together and be prepared to dive, dip, duck, and dodge your way to the top for your chance to win the golden wrench!
If you want to have a team in the tournament but aren't sure about your teammates or shirt sizes yet please email info@kennebecvalleychamber.com to secure your spot.
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Julie Barter Lucas
Edward Jones
Julie Barter Lucas, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, will be presenting on "The Four Pillars of the New Retirement". Her topic will provide an in-depth look at health, family, purpose, and finances. Attendees will be empowered to think through their own circumstances, goals, and challenges so that they can take action today that impacts their quality of life in retirement.
Join us Wednesday, September 13, for this special presentation and support your female business leaders!
$25 Member | $35 Non-member
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September 27, Wednesday | 5-7 PM
65 Whitten Road
Augusta, ME, 04330
Join us Wednesday, September 27, for our Business After Hours hosted by Maine Evergreen Hotel and the Hearthside Vine & Tap!
That evening, Maine Evergreen Hotel will be conducting a free wine tasting in their Grand Evergreen Suite on the Katahdin Level featuring the fine wines which will be offered in their lounge. They will be pouring discounted microbrew drafts that evening at their bar as well.
They will have live music by Bob Colwell and great food catered by Lilac Catering. Guests will enjoy self-guided gallery tours, poolside seating (weather permitting) and some exciting prizes, including a $200 GOMA gift certificate, a $150 gift certificate for rafting or snowmobiling through New England Outdoor Center, $100 gift card for the Maine State Music Theatre, complimentary nights at the hotel, and discount coupons at the Hearthside Vine & Tap, among others!
Every Business After Hours is a great way to network and connect with other individuals in the Kennebec Valley community and win amazing door prizes!
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The Kennebec Valley Chamber is excited for the 7th UP program happening at Cony Middle School and Gardiner Middle School!
Over 350 7th graders from both schools will have the opportunity to tour different businesses in the local area.
If you are interested in acting as a "host" business, please contact us at info@kennebecvalleychamber.com or by calling (207) 623-4559.
Sponsorships are available for this event! You do not have to host to be a sponsor. Email Melissa at MLW@kennebecvalleychamber.com if you are interested in sponsoring.
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 is...
KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY DAY
WITH THE PORTLAND SEADOGS!
Email info@kennebecvalleychamber.com and
get FREE tickets to the September 2 game!
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Advertise with the KV Chamber Guidebook!
Advertising in the guidebook is a guaranteed way to drum up new business. This is your chance to market your services, events, trade, or products!
There is limited advertising space in the 2024 guidebook, so reach out today to
save your spot. 20,000 copies are printed!
Email MLW@KennebecValleyChamber.com or call 207-623-4559 to reserve your spot today.
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Please join Campaign Co-Chairs Michele Pelletier and Dan Webster III at United Way of Kennebec Valley's 2023 Campaign Kickoff Breakfast on Sept. 13 at the Augusta Civic Center.
UWKV will be kickstarting the fall campaign at 7:30 a.m. — learn how YOU create a stronger, healthier Kennebec Valley for everyone!
Arrive hungry as breakfast will be provided.
Tickets are $15 per person or $110 for a table of 8.
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Dennis Price, founder and director of Capital City Improv, brings 24 years of improv experience to this introduction class, meant to introduce students to the basic foundations of improv. No experience needed. Positive attitude is a must! Learn the techniques that help create something wonderful, right on the spot!
6 Week Series - Mondays, 6-8P
September 25th, October 2nd, 16th, 23rd, 30th & November 6th
NO CLASS Monday, October 19th, 2023.
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8 of the 10 Run Amok meads that competed at the recent Orpheus Mead Fest came home with medals. These are them! Come and try some!
Summer Hours at FairWeather, our Tasting Bar(n) are:
Fri 4-7, Sat 2-7, Sun 12-5.
Come and Run Amok with us! (What could possibly go wrong? 😉)
Run Amok Mead is located at 1043 High Street in West Gardiner, Maine and we CANNOT WAIT to see you!
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Member Anniversaries
40+ Years
City of Augusta
30+ Years
Eaton Peabody Consulting Group, Maine Municipal Bond Bank, United Way of Kennebec Valley
20+ Years
Connected Credit Union, Homestead Realty, Salvation Army, SERVPRO of Augusta / Waterville
10+ Years
American Lung Association in Maine, Beneficial Technologies, Cape Air, Maine Staffing Group
5+ Years
Advanced Inspections, Inc., Bay Area Title Services, Maine Tourism Association, Management Plus, Inc., MIKA's Awesome After School & Summer Camp Program, The Gardiner Center for Stress Management, Walton External Affairs
Renewing
Amtrak Downeaster, Augusta Adult and Community Education, Bean's Septic Service, Cloutier Carrillo - Capital City Law, PLLC, Core Mark New England, Maine Mobile CPR LLC, Netabin Cybersecurity, The Art Walk Shop & Studio, LLC
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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
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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
Mase Peterson, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
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