http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/-t1.htm Upcoming events and announcements Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:53:20 GMT 10 http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/65/21/31/banner10.jpg http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/-t1.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-s-thanksgiving-hours-t18893.htm Outspoken Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce's Thanksgiving Hours of Operation: Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2009, and Friday, November 27, 2009 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular office hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, will resume on Monday, November 30, 2009 . Have a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:53:20 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-s-thanksgiving-hours-t18893.htm#22214 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-s-thanksgiving-hours-t18893.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/seasoned-worker-forum-t18892.htm Outspoken Seasoned Worker Forum “There is a light at the end of the tunnel after this recession, and we’re starting to see improvements in our economy. Most of us are tired of all the posturing in Congress, stimulus packages, money for this and that, but still no jobs,” said Dave Tomm, president of the Seasoned Workforce™ LLC of Rockland. “The private sectors of our economy, the people who will create the best jobs, are still moving forward planning their company’s future. The world needs the goods ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:28:34 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/seasoned-worker-forum-t18892.htm#22213 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/seasoned-worker-forum-t18892.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/independence-day-hours-for-mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-t18871.htm Outspoken Independence Day Hours of Operation for Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce announces the closing of its office on Friday, July 3, 2009, in observance of Independence Day. The office will reopen on Monday, July 6 and resume regular business hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. For more information please contact the Chamber’s office at 873-3315 or email info@midmainechamber.com. The Chamber wishes all an enjoyable, safe and fun-filled Independence ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:34:14 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/independence-day-hours-for-mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-t18871.htm#22188 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/independence-day-hours-for-mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-t18871.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/universal-waste-recycling-day-t18650.htm Outspoken Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and eWaste Recycling Solutions to Host Universal Waste Recycling Day WATERVILLE, ME—The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with eWaste Recycling Solutions, will be hosting a Universal Waste Recycling Day on June 5, 2009. As a major cost-saving strategy for area businesses, all are urged to drop off a variety of their unused electronics, batteries, florescent bulbs, ballasts, mercury-containing devices and other items for recycling. Let the Chamber ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:03:58 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/universal-waste-recycling-day-t18650.htm#21932 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/universal-waste-recycling-day-t18650.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/11th-annual-joseph-b-ezhaya-scholarship-award-t18622.htm Outspoken 11th annual Joseph B. Ezhaya Scholarship Award The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 2009 recipient of the 11th annual Joseph B. Ezhaya Scholarship Award is Jennifer Rose Hale of Waterville, Maine, a senior at Waterville Senior High School. Jennifer is the daughter of Pamela and Gregory Hale. The Joseph B. Ezhaya Scholarship is awarded based upon outstanding citizenship and community service. Applicants are asked to demonstrate their past involvement and impact on the ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Thu, 28 May 2009 02:48:29 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/11th-annual-joseph-b-ezhaya-scholarship-award-t18622.htm#21899 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/11th-annual-joseph-b-ezhaya-scholarship-award-t18622.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/chamber-picks-rising-star-t17463.htm Outspoken Chamber picks 'rising star' BY BETTY JESPERSEN Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- Nikki Desjardins is the kind of person employers and community organizers want to have on board. She is enthusiastic, she motivates others, she is creative and she is reliable, her colleagues say. And she works hard to support projects that bring together business, civic, education and community interests. Desjardins, director of sales at the Hampton Inn in Waterville, has been selected ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:29:01 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/chamber-picks-rising-star-t17463.htm#20565 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/chamber-picks-rising-star-t17463.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/workready-to-hold-informational-meeting-t17378.htm Outspoken WorkReady™ to hold informational meeting In a tough economy, having the type of skills that employers are looking for can help give you an advantage over other jobseekers. The WorkReady™ Credential Program will be holding an informational meeting at Waterville Public Library on Wednesday, March 4, from 10:00 to noon. Preparations are being made to offer the program beginning March 16, 2009, at Kennebec Valley Community College. WorkReady™ is a 60-hour training program created ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:17:45 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/workready-to-hold-informational-meeting-t17378.htm#20470 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/workready-to-hold-informational-meeting-t17378.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/mmcc-location-and-date-changes-to-upcoming-events-t16615.htm Outspoken The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce announces location and date changes to upcoming events The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce has incorporated the following changes in its event schedule: * The Business After Hours event on February 11, 2009, will now be held at Kennebec Montessori School, 38 Sheridan Drive, Fairfield from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. * The Hot Stove League date has been changed to January 27, 2009. It will still be held at the Blue Marble Art Gallery, 167 Main Street, Waterville ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:48:31 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/mmcc-location-and-date-changes-to-upcoming-events-t16615.htm#19601 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/mmcc-location-and-date-changes-to-upcoming-events-t16615.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-response-to-question-1-t13526.htm Outspoken October 3, 2008 The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce board of directors, at today's board meeting, passed the following position: Question 1 proposes to reject Part E of "An Act To Continue Maine's Leadership in Covering the Uninsured", a soon to be enacted law which changes the method of funding Maine's Dirigo Health Program by repealing the Saving Offset Payment ("SOP") and replacing it with a straight tax of 1.8 percent on health insurance claims paid by employers ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:48:40 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-response-to-question-1-t13526.htm#16060 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-response-to-question-1-t13526.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/kimberly-n-lindlof-of-the-mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-t10396.htm Outspoken Kimberly N. Lindlof of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce completes Institute Week-long Nonprofit Leadership Program produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Waterville, Me. July 1, 2008: Kimberly N. Lindlof, president and CEO of the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, recently completed Institute for Organization Management (Institute), an intensive week-long nonprofit leadership training program held June 22–26, 2008, at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. The industry leader ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:32:21 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/kimberly-n-lindlof-of-the-mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-t10396.htm#12520 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/kimberly-n-lindlof-of-the-mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-t10396.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/maine-employers-urged-to-adjust-for-dynamic-economic-changes-t9664.htm Outspoken Maine employers urged to adjust for dynamic economic changes BY LYNN ASCRIZZI Staff Writer Morning Sentinel WATERVILLE -- As thousands of area residents know, central Maine's business climate is churning, and not all for the better. "Everything is in play in an economy that no longer is based on factories and low skills," said economist John Dorrer, director of the Center for Workforce Research and Information, of the state Department of Labor. Now, he said, businesses are ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:48:22 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/maine-employers-urged-to-adjust-for-dynamic-economic-changes-t9664.htm#11697 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/maine-employers-urged-to-adjust-for-dynamic-economic-changes-t9664.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/maine-games-teams-up-with-weplay-t9265.htm Outspoken MAINE GAMES TEAMS UP WITH WEPLAY FOR SPORTS-MINDED SOCIAL NETWORK Potential to revolutionize amateur sports in Maine is great with weplay http://www.weplay.com/ http://www.weplay.com/groups/516-MAINE-GAMES The Maine Games has teamed up with weplay; a new social network for sports-minded people of all ages across the country. According to executive director, Jeff Scully, of Saco, this new network has the potential to change the way amateur sports in Maine and around America ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:33:55 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/maine-games-teams-up-with-weplay-t9265.htm#11251 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/maine-games-teams-up-with-weplay-t9265.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/maine-games-state-baton-twirling-championships-t9147.htm Outspoken MAINE GAMES STATE BATON TWIRLING CHAMPIONSHIPS SLATED FOR MAY 10 Hundreds of twirlers from all over the state to compete for gold, silver, and bronze at Waterville High School. WATERVILLE—Waterville High School is the venue this year for the 2008 Maine Games State Baton Twirling Championships on Saturday, May 10. Competition begins at 9 a.m. and the public is invited to attend. Admission is only $5 for adults, and $3 for kids under 10. Teams, solo, pairs, and two-baton ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Tue, 06 May 2008 00:23:01 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/maine-games-state-baton-twirling-championships-t9147.htm#9758 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/maine-games-state-baton-twirling-championships-t9147.htm http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/10th-annual-joseph-b-ezhaya-scholarship-winner-announced-t9149.htm Outspoken 10th ANNUAL JOSEPH B. EZHAYA SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the 2008 recipient of the 10th annual Joseph B. Ezhaya Scholarship is Derek Veilleux of Winslow, Maine, a senior at Winslow High School. Derek is the son of Debra and Michael Veilleux. The Joseph B. Ezhaya Scholarship is awarded based upon outstanding citizenship and community service, which applicants are asked to demonstrate in an essay. Six finalists were then ... Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Fri, 16 May 2008 23:25:48 GMT http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/10th-annual-joseph-b-ezhaya-scholarship-winner-announced-t9149.htm#10358 http://kennebecvalleypodium.forumotion.com/mid-maine-chamber-of-commerce-f75/10th-annual-joseph-b-ezhaya-scholarship-winner-announced-t9149.htm