Our monthly newsletter is sponsored by:

Augusta Civic Center and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Sponsored by:

Kennebec Savings Bank and MaineGeneral Health

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Sponsored by:

Maine Savings Federal Credit Union

Sponsored by:

 Cross Insurance and Kennebec Savings Bank

Beverage Sponsor: Valley Beverage

6th Annual

Kennebec River Brewfest

August 5th | 2-6 PM

Mill Park, Augusta, ME 04330

Tickets are now on sale!

Tickets include:

• unlimited tastings of over 25 Maine made beer, wine, cider, hard liquor, and meads
• a souvenir tasting glass
• swag from breweries and local businesses
• an afternoon full of live entertainment
• lawn game tournaments and more!

Purchase Tickets Here

You must be 21+ to purchase a ticket. Photo ID is required at the gate and must match the name of the purchaser. Tickets are nonrefundable.

$50 Early Bird ($60 at the door)

Enjoy unlimited tastings from:

Presenting Sponsor

Highbrow

Game Sponsor

A Partner In Technology

Ticket Sponsor

Damon's Beverage

Bracelet Sponsor

Macomber, Farr & Whitten

Last Call Sponsor

Marketplace at Augusta

Beer Sponsor

Day's Jewelers

Pint Sponsors

Capital Area Federal Credit Union | Sprague and Curtis Real Estate | Seacoast Security

The Kennebec Valley Chamber is a proud host of Ironman 70.3 Maine again this summer! The race will be on Sunday, July 30th.

The atmosphere surrounding this race is electric as thousands of athletes, visitors, spectators, and locals gather together to support this amazing event. This race consists of a 1.2 mile swim in the Kennebec River, a 56 mile bike ride through the surrounding towns of Augusta, and a 13.1 mile run on the Kennebec River Rail Trail.

This event would not be possible without the help of amazing volunteers! Click the link below to support this amazing event.

Register to Volunteer Here

Photos courtesy of Dave Dostie Photography

Member News

KeyBank is celebrating Small Businesses!

Choosing KeyBank for all your business needs makes your job as a business owner easier and can be a powerful tool in unlocking its full potential. We specialize in custom, practical solutions and, for a limited-time, you'll get $2,500 when you meet our straightforward qualifications. Contact Tasha Thompson to learn more: natasha_thompson@keybank.com, 207-430-3980.

GOLDEN POND WEALTH MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCES, KATHERINE HIGGINS PASSES HER SERIES 7 EXAM- We are pleased to announce that Katherine Higgins, Relationship Manager has successfully completed the requirements for her Series 7 investment securities license. The exam focuses on stocks and bonds, investment risk and interactions with clients. Katherine is now preparing for the Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law exam.

Support Anthony, and Lallis & Higgins Insurance’s mission to raise $50,000 to help support families battling blood Cancers by donating here. Anthony Lallis of Lallis & Higgins Insurance has accepted the nomination of running as Boston’s 2023 Leukemia and Lymphoma All-Star Visionary of the year to raise funds to help with patient support. Anthony is the 2017 LLS New England Chapter Man of the Year winner, and raised over $50,000 thanks to his hard work, support from friends, family, and business partners. This year Anthony’s mission as an All-Star is to raise another $50,000 to help with patient support.

The Leukemia Lymphoma Society provided $241 million in financial assistance to over 42,000 patients in 2021 alone. The challenge to keep funds available to those in need has become greater with LLS seeing a 30% increase in requests for assistance last year.

New Members

Sponsored by: Central Maine Power Company

Member Anniversaries

40+ Years

Pine State Beverage, Townsquare Media

30+ Years

Northeast Bank, FSB, Spectrum Generations, Super 8 Motel

20+ Years

BONNEY Staffing Center, Bread of Life, Children's Center: Early Intervention and Family Support, Golden Pond Wealth Management, Pinkham Insurance Agency, Skowhegan Savings Bank, The Boulos Company, Vallee, Harwood, & Blouin Real Estate, Woodlands Senior Living

10+ Years

Aerus, Burgess Technology Services, Fielding's Oil and Propane, Fowler's Roofing & Construction, J.F. Scott Construction, Kents Hill School, Riverview Psychiatric Center, Roger Pomerleau Entrepreneur

5+ Years

All Seasons Yard Care, Austin Associates, P.A., Fedcap Inc., Homewood Suites by Hilton Augusta, Otto's on the River



Renewing

AT&T, Gallant Therapy Services, Hello, Good Pie Bakery & Café, Maine Savings FCU, Technology Solutions of Maine, Wrapped Up Coffee House & Kitchen

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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