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50 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901 Tel: (207) 873-3315 Fax: (207) 877-0087 [email protected] www.midmainechamber.com Dan Bernier, Chair of the Board Kimberly N. Lindlof, President & CEO InTouch Newsletter designed by Lavender Designs, www.lavenderdesigns.com January 2019 What’s Inside From the Board Chair Member News Member Calendar People News Ribbon Cuttings Spotlight on United Way of Mid-Maine CMP’s NECEC–a project where Maine can control its own destiny 1 February 6, 5:30–7:00 p.m. Chace Community Forum 150 Main Street, Waterville Meet the Reps is held to strengthen relations between local businesses and government. Complimentary beer, wine, other beverages &appetizers will be available. There has been a lot of talk about Central Maine Power’s proposed 1,200-megawatt transmission line bringing power from Hydro Quebec (“HQ”) to Massachusetts via Lewiston. But what is it? And what should Maine businesses think about it? Let’s review the facts: The project is called the New England Clean Energy Connect (“NECEC). This joint CMP/HQ project was selected by Massachusetts to meet a statutory mandate for clean energy. That mandate means that whether the project is built in Maine, it will get built somewhere in New England. The project is proposed for a corridor that is fully owned by CMP and much of it has been in use for many decades. Its environmental impacts will be lower than any other similar proposal elsewhere, including tunneling under the Kennebec Gorge. The project will be paid for by Massachusetts; and will bid into the regional energy market at zero cents, reducing the market-clearing price for New England by displacing the costliest generation. It should reduce the prices that Mainers pay for electricity by $40 million/year for the next 20 years if it is built in Maine. But because the project is proposed for Maine, it means Maine can get extra benefts and can exert control over the line – neither of which can happen if the line is built elsewhere. The project benefts include an average of 1,700 construction jobs in Maine for at least four years; more than $18 million in tax benefts to western Maine communities; and other benefts to hosting counties. Maine also benefts through its control of the project permitting. We can ensure that in exchange for siting the project in Maine that Maine never pays for the project. If the project is built elsewhere, we lose this control. Continued on page 2... The Chace Community Forum, on the frst foor of the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons, is a communal events space for creating and cultivating dialogue and relationship building among community members. Sponsored by Thursday, March 28, 2019 Colby College Field House 4000 Mayfower Hill, Waterville 12:00–6:00 p.m. www.MidMaineB2B.com For more information, see green insert in this issue. Proudly sponsored by Beverage Sponsor

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  • 50 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901 Tel: (207) 873-3315 Fax: (207) 877-0087 [email protected] www.midmainechamber.comDan Bernier, Chair of the Board Kimberly N. Lindlof, President & CEO

    InTouch Newsletter designed by Lavender Designs, www.lavenderdesigns.com

    January 2019

    What’s Inside

    • From the Board Chair

    • Member News

    • Member Calendar

    • People News

    • Ribbon Cuttings

    • Spotlight on United Way of Mid-Maine

    CMP’s NECEC–a project where Maine can control its own destiny

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    February 6, 5:30–7:00 p.m.Chace Community Forum150 Main Street, Waterville

    Meet the Reps is held to strengthen relations between local businesses and government. Complimentary beer, wine, other beverages &appetizers will be available.

    There has been a lot of talk about Central Maine Power’s proposed 1,200-megawatt transmission line bringing power from Hydro Quebec (“HQ”) to Massachusetts via Lewiston. But what is it? And what should Maine businesses think about it? Let’s review the facts:

    • The project is called the New England Clean Energy Connect (“NECEC). This joint CMP/HQ project was selected by Massachusetts to meet a statutory mandate for clean energy. That mandate means that whether the project is built in Maine, it will get built somewhere in New England.

    • The project is proposed for a corridor that is fully owned by CMP and much of it has been in use for many decades.

    • Its environmental impacts will be lower than any other similar proposal elsewhere, including tunneling under the Kennebec Gorge.

    • The project will be paid for by Massachusetts; and will bid into the regional energy market at zero cents,

    reducing the market-clearing price for New England by displacing the costliest generation. It should reduce the prices that Mainers pay for electricity by $40 million/year for the next 20 years if it is built in Maine.

    • But because the project is proposed for Maine, it means Maine can get extra benefits and can exert control over the line – neither of which can happen if the line is built elsewhere.

    • The project benefits include an average of 1,700 construction jobs in Maine for at least four years; more than $18 million in tax benefits to western Maine communities; and other benefits to hosting counties.

    • Maine also benefits through its control of the project permitting. We can ensure that in exchange for siting the project in Maine that Maine never pays for the project. If the project is built elsewhere, we lose this control.

    Continued on page 2...

    The Chace Community Forum, on the first floor of the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons, is a communal events space for creating and cultivating dialogue and relationship building among community members.

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  • The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce hosts at least two Meet the Reps each year. These present opportunities for our members to meet with and talk to elected officials in an informal setting. Elected officials often do not hear enough from people who are busy and working hard. These Meet the Reps that occur in the evening from 5:30–7:00 p.m. provide representatives with that opportunity in an informal, polite setting.

    With many new legislators coming in and a new Governor, it is important to have conversations and keep a dialog going with our elected officials. They need to understand

    the concerns of local business people and the local community. The only way that is going to happen is if we take the time to talk with them.

    I encourage members to attend the Meet the Reps. It is not a large time commitment. Often in the halls of Augusta they are hearing from a select few and not the concerns of the local community.

    The Chamber also has a very active Public Policy Committee, which has lively discussions and recommends positions to our Board of Directors on important issues which effect our area. This is another way which we see to it that our elected officials are informed of what is important to local businesses. At the Public Policy meetings, people with very different political leanings more often than not come to consensus on positions. This comes from

    focusing on what is important to and good for our area while putting aside partisanship. We often take the time to get a presentation on an issue so we have good information before we take a vote. In discussions, everyone is listened to and no one is shouted down.

    As this area begins to revitalize, the business community, elected officials and other groups need good communication and to work together on what is in the best interest of our region. I encourage members to become more active. Perhaps the first step for some is to attend a Meet the Reps.

    —Dan

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    Friday, January 11 7:30 a.m. Public Policy Committee

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    • Finally, if the project is in Maine, our officials can negotiate directly with HQ for additional benefits -- like how HQ negotiated for extensive benefits with Newfoundland & Labrador for hosting transmission of its hydro power years ago – a deal that is still delivering large benefits to HQ and its province today.

    Maine businesses need common sense solutions to today’s energy problems – like supporting the NECEC and locating it to deliver the most benefits to Maine. This is why Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is supporting NECEC and hopes that the new administration will negotiate additional financial benefits for Maine ratepayers with HQ.

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  • Every Thursday, 2:00–6:00 p.m.Chace Community Forum located at

    150 Main Street in Waterville

    January 3–January 31, 6:15–8:30 p.m.Tarot Thursdays: Learn to Read Tarot at Enchanted Herbs & TeasFMI: www.enchantedherbsmaine.com

    January 4, time TBDShowing of If Beale Street Could Talk at Railroad Square CinemaFMI: www.railroadsquarecinema.com

    January 5, 11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.Northern Light Inland Hospital hosts Snactivity at Alfond Youth CenterFMI: www.northernlighthealth.org

    January 7–March 4 (8 wks. on Mondays)10:00–11:00 a.m. or 5:00–6:00 p.m.Weigh to Go! Weight loss program hosted by Redington Fairview Gen. Hospital Conference Room. #4, $24

    January 7–March 4 (8 wks. on Mondays)2:15–3:30 p.m.Road to Wellness, weight loss program hosted by Redington Fairview Gen. Hospital Conference Room. #4, $24

    January 7–April 29, 6:15–8:30 p.m. on MondaysEnchanted Herbs & Teas presents Whichcraft 1FMI: www.enchantedherbsmaine.com

    January 9, 7:30–9:30 a.m.KVHRA hosts breakfast meeting at Best Western Plus, Waterville, presentation will be Transition Theory in Practice: What you need to know to help your employees.FMI: www.kvhra.shm.org/events

    January 9, 1:00–3:00 p.m.Maine-ly Elder Care hosts free blood pressure clinic at JFK HannafordFMI: www.maine-lyeldercare.com

    January 9, 16, 23 & 30, 5:30–7:30 p.m. KVCAP Parent Enrichment Classes: The First 5 Years at EducareFMI: www.kvcap.org

    January 11Kennebec Valley Community College hosts BLS Healthcare Provider CPR, multiple classes available $65FMI: www.kvcc.me.edu

    January 12, 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. MaineGeneral hosts Long-Term Care Open House for CNAs, LPNs and RNs at Glenrisge and Gray Birch facilitiesFMI: www.mainegeneral.org

    January 12, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.Quarry Road Trails hosts Community Ski Free DayFMI: www.quarryroad.org

    January 12, 8:00 p.m.Waterville Opera House hosts Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones: A Tribute to PrinceFMI: www.operahouse.org

    January 14, 5:00–6:30 p.m.Waterville Lions Club membership meeting at the Eskelund Center on the campus of the Maine Children’s Home

    January 15, 7:30–10:30 a.m.Mainebiz hosts 5 ON THE FUTURE at Holiday Inn By The BayFMI: www.mainebiz.biz

    January 21, 6:00–7:00 p.m.Kiwanis monthly meeting at Northern Light Inland Hospital cafeteria

    January 23, 1:00–3:00 p.m.Maine-ly Elder Care hosts free blood pressure clinic at Uncle Dean’sFMI: www.maine-lyeldercare.com

    January 24, 5:00–7:00 p.m.Soup and Ski at Quarry Road TrailsFMI: www.quarryroad.org

    January 25, 26 & February 1 & 2, 7:30 p.m., January 27 & February 3, 2:00 p.m.Waterville Opera House presents A Fox on the FairwayFMI: www.operahouse.org

    January 26, 6:30–8:30 p.m.Snow Pond Center for the Arts hosts Uncork and UnwineFMI: www.snowpond.org

    January 28, 5:00–6:30 p.mWaterville Lions Club membership meeting at the Eskelund Center on the campus of the Maine Children’s Home

    January 29, 4:00–6:00 p.m.Telling Your Truth: The Personal Essay and Memoir at Waterville Public LibraryFMI: www.watervillelibrary.org

    January 30, 6:00–8:00 p.m.Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers hosts Adoption Information MeetingFMI: www.mainechildrenshome.org

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    Redington Fairview General Hospital welcomes Abhishekh Govind, MD, to its emergency department.

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    February 27, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main Street, Waterville

    Deirdre Frey is a computer programmer turned veterinarian who founded Vet at Your Door in 2015 to provide veterinary house call services in Maine. Join us at Amici’s Cucina 137 Main Street in Waterville to hear her story.

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    2017 Regional Tourism Impact Estimates for the Kennebec Valley

    • An estimated 2.6 million visitors came to the Kennebec Valley region in 2017, a 0.7% increase over 2016.

    • In 2017, Kennebec Valley visitors spent nearly $298 million, down 1.9% from 2016.

    • Lodging, Retail Sales and Food made up 78%

    • The $298 million spent by visitors in the region supported.

    • 4,901 jobs

    • $95.7 million in total earnings

    • $27.6 million in total taxes

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    Attracting and Retaining Talent. Giovani Twigge, corporate vice president and chief human resources officer at IDEXX, will discuss why traditional approaches are more likely to fail. Cost per person: $18 members, $25 at the door and non-members. To register, email: [email protected] or call:

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    November 8

    Keys to Building and Engaging a Passionate Team that Gets Results.

    David Pease, senior vice president of human resources at Bangor Savings Bank, will talk about what engages your staff and how to

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    David Pease, senior vice president of human resources at Bangor Savings Bank, will talk about what engages your staff and how to

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    David Pease, senior vice president of human resources at Bangor Savings Bank, will talk about what engages your staff and how to

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    David Pease, senior vice president of human resources at Bangor Savings Bank, will talk about what engages your staff and how to

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  • Colorgraphics is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website! You can now order products online and view a full catalog of products they offer. The first 100 customers to place an order through our new website will receive a FREE Colorgraphics money clip!

    The recent Fall Classic Cancer Tournament to benefit the Redington Fairview General Hospital Oncology Program raised $17,436 for local cancer patients.

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded almost $11.7 million to four community health centers throughout Maine including Healthreach Community Health Centers in Waterville, and is intended to improve health services and support health care professionals.

    Kennebec Behavioral Health hosted its 3rd annual A Night Out of Comedy featuring a comedy improv show by Mainely Improv, a basket raffle, 50/50 raffle & snacks. Last year, it raised over $9k for Substance Use Disorder Services. This year, the event supported KBH’s newly formed College Scholarship Fund which seeks to aid graduating high school seniors in their academic endeavors and future careers in the mental health field raising over $11k!

    Winslow Fire Department has started a drive to collect money to buy coats for its elementary school children in need. To date, it’s reached approximately half of its $2k goal. To donate, go to www.operationwarm.org/winslow

    Colby College’s commitment to sustainable practices was brought into sharp focus recently with a LEED platinum certification for Grossman Hall and a

    SITES certification for its outdoor competition center. These recognitions demonstrate the College’s position as a leader in sustainability efforts and come as Colby begins its second year using energy produced from its nine-acre solar array.

    In 2018 Alfond Youth Center was able to serve 72,683 free, hot, nutritious meals and snacks; host 987 programs per day on average; had 268 volunteers serve throughout the year; gave 127 weekend meal backpacks to families in need and host 118 children at Camp Tracy for 4 weeks from its scholarship fund. What a successful year!

    Kennebec Federal Savings’ second annual “Fight the Freeze” campaign is underway. If you would like to help less-fortunate W a t e r v i l l e - a r e a children stay warm this winter, you are encouraged to donate new, c h i l d r e n ’s - s i z e d gloves or mittens from now until January 9, 2019. Please drop off your donations at Kennebec Federal Savings branches, located at 70 Main Street in Waterville and 11 Washington Street in Waterville. Items collected will be distributed to children from January 14 through 18, 2019, at the George J. Mitchell and Albert S. Hall schools, each of which has requested 100 pairs of mittens/gloves. Excess donations will be distributed to other Waterville-area children in need.

    According to Mainebiz, Dead River Co. & Central Maine Power are among the ME employers that are partnering with ME’s Community College System to develop short-term training programs in response to the state’s workforce crisis.

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    Sappi

    According to MaineBiz, Gov. LePage presented 5 Maine companies with a 2018 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence (28th annual) during a reception recently at the Blaine House. The program is administered by the ME Dept. of Economic & Community Development & sponsored by Consolidated Communications, recognize ME businesses that demonstrate a high level of commitment to their community, employees & excellence in manufacturing or service provision. One of our members, Sappi North America, was a winner! Sappi North America’s roots can be traced back as far as 1854 to the S.D. Warren Co., up until its acquisition by Sappi Limited in ‘94. Today, headquartered in Boston with over 2,000 employees & 3 mills in ME & MN, Sappi is a market leader in converting wood fiber into superior products that customers demand worldwide. In addition to its mills in Westbrook & Skowhegan, it has a dedicated technology center in Westbrook & a shared service center in S. Portland. In 2016, the Sappi Somerset Mill modernized its woodyard & completed a major investment to rebuild Paper Machine 1, expanding the mill’s capability to make high-quality consumer-based packaging as well as coated graphics, representing a significant shift in Sappi’s North American business. Together, Sappi invested more than $200 million in these 2 projects.

  • It’s been sixty-five years since the Waterville/Winslow Chamber of Commerce created the “Waterville Community Chest.” The Chest was created as a way for local businesses and community members to raise funds for nonprofits in Fairfield, Oakland, Waterville, and Winslow via a single community-wide fundraising campaign.

    In the ‘70s, the service area grew to include 56 communities throughout Northern Kennebec, Somerset, and Western Waldo Counties, and the name was changed to United Way of Mid-Maine (UWMM).

    Today, the focus of building the overall well-being of the community remains strong. UWMM works year-round with volunteer community members to identify the most pressing needs of mid-Mainers for health, education, and financial stability.

    Without your leadership, without your support of UWMM, these initiatives would not be happening in our community!

    How many of these have you or your family used, participated in, and/or supported? 211Maine connects thousands of people each month to local services and supports; Youth Homelessness Initiative provides local school districts with funds to help students who are homeless, or at risk for homelessness, be successful in school; Stuff the Bus collects and distributes over $20,000 in school supplies to every school district in our service area each year; Keeping Mid-Maine Warm provides emergency heating assistance for Mid-Mainers struggling to heat their homes; Central Maine CA$H provides volunteer tax preparation for mid-to moderate-income households; FamilyWize helps people stretch their healthcare dollars; VolunteerME connects volunteers

    and opportunities; and our Pantry Project collects thousands of pounds of food annually to support local food pantries.

    United Way of Mid-Maine relies on the support of community leaders and local businesses to reach the 45,000 Mid-Mainers that rely on these programs. To learn more about becoming involved with UWMM as a volunteer, sponsor, or donor, please visit www.uwmm.org, email Sam at [email protected], or call 873-0686.

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    April 10 Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers 93 Silver Street, Waterville

    May 15 People’s United Bank 335 Main Street, Waterville

    June 19 Campbell’s Agway True Value 30 Garland Road, Winslow

    September 18 Lakeside Landscape

    13 Station Road, Belgrade

    October 16 Hampton Inn

    425 KMD, Waterville

    November 20 Day’s Jewelers 80 Main Street, Waterville

    December 11 Maurice & Son Auto Body Shop

    320A College Avenue, Waterville

  • Thursday, March 28, 2019 Colby College Field House

    4000 Mayflower Hill, Waterville 12:00 to 6:00 PM

    www.MidMaineB2B.com

    Contact person (please print):________________________________________________________

    Company Name:__________________________________________________________________

    Phone:___________________________________________________________________________

    E-mail:__________________________________________________________________________

    Booth #: 1st Choice__________ 2nd Choice__________ 3rd Choice__________

    Please circle one: Booth $225.00 Booth & Tablecloth $260.00

    I DO NOT NEED A TABLE *If using a table, tablecloths are required. Companies requesting tablecloths the day of the event will be charged $50*

    Are you hiring? YES NO

    Signature of Authorized Individual ________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Once registration form is signed and returned your company will be charged for event. *Please see reverse side to view floor plan. Booth choice will be on a first come, first served basis and cannot be reserved without payment. Cancellations must be made 4 weeks prior to the event for a full refund.

    Fax form to 877-0087 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve your booth.

    Program sponsors

    Northern Light Inland Hospital Skowhegan Savings Bank

    Proudly sponsored by

    $1,000 Cash sponsor Media sponsor

    http://www.midmaineb2b.commailto:[email protected]

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