Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce

Another incredible Business After Hours on the books! 👏🏓 We had an amazing turnout last night at our March Business After Hours at the KENNEBEC VALLEY YMCA with co-host Aroma Joe's Franchising! The energy was high the entire evening - starting with Rush's from Aroma Joe's and finishing with competitive pickle ball in blazers! It is so refreshing to end each month catching up with you all, hearing about your exciting projects, and watching you all connect with new people! See you on April 30th at the Senator Way Bangor Savings Bank! 🤩 Thank you to our BAH sponsors Cross Insurance, Hancock Lumber, and Kennebec Savings Bank! Refreshments are kindly donated by Valley Beverage!

It’s not just the first day of spring, it’s also the first day of KLI 2.0 — our two-day leadership workshop for experienced leaders! 🌷🙌 For the next two days, this group of leaders will explore advanced leadership strategies and practices with the goal of going back to their organization and implementing a Leadership Action Plan. Facilitated by Ellen Miller, President & CEO of MPowered, the cohort will dive into topics like strategic decision making, building cohesive teams, and navigating change with confidence. Thank you Kennebec Savings Bank for graciously hosting KLI 2.0 at your Operations Center! Thank you to our KLI 2.0 sponsors Coutts Bros and Everett J. Prescott Inc.!

🚀 Friday Feature is back! Friday Features highlight individual chamber members to spotlight their business, industry, and community involvement. Join us as we take off with Maine Instrument Flight, a proud Chamber member for 48 years! From flight training to aircraft maintenance, they play a vital role in Maine’s aviation industry, working closely with UMA flight students and Cape Air to keep the skies moving. Check out their story and see how they’re shaping the future of flight! ✈️ Show your support for local businesses while gaining visibility for your own by sponsoring our Friday Feature series! Contact the Chamber to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gPkAYCeV

This afternoon we hosted our March Women's Network Luncheon with Jessica Norton of Kennebec Savings Bank, who gave an entertaining and informative presentation on "How to Avoid Fraud/Phishing Scams." With evolving technology comes news way to separate you from your money -- text smishing, business email compromise, fake websites and ads -- the list goes on. Protect your information and your money by adopting Jess's strategy: Wait, Validate, Go. Learn more about the "Wait, Validate, Go" strategy and different types of scams (not everyone is a Nigerian Prince) in the attached PowerPoint. https://lnkd.in/g5WV27bS Thank you to our Women's Network Luncheon Sponsors Kennebec Savings Bank and MaineGeneral Health!

Join us for an engaging Chamber Connection on April 2nd with Joseph Purington, President & CEO of Central Maine Power Company, as he discusses the future of Maine’s power grid in the face of rising energy demands and increasing extreme weather events. As an industry leader, Joe will share CMP’s approach to: ✅ Upgrading infrastructure for improved reliability ✅ Investing in a smarter, more resilient grid ✅ Supporting economic growth while preparing for stronger storms 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 ⏰ Time: 8:00 – 9:30 AM 📍 Location: KV Chamber, 105 Second St, Hallowell Register here:

Happy 7-year anniversary to Lindsay Corbett! 🎉 Lindsay started at the KV Chamber as Office Manager and has worked her way up to leading operations and events as Chief Operating Officer & Events. From being a QuickBooks champion to planning events that bring our business community together, she’s been instrumental in shaping the Chamber’s growth. Her dedication to our community is unmatched - from coordinating 700+ volunteers as Volunteer Director for IRONMAN 70.3 Maine, coaching youth sports in Sidney, and maintaining her title as Cynergy's Dodgeball Champion (a title she is ready to defend on April 25th). Looking ahead, Lindsay is excited to continue helping the Kennebec Valley grow. "We've made such incredible strides in bringing together businesses, residents, and community organizations, and I look forward to being part of the next phase of that growth!" Join us in celebrating Lindsay's hard work and dedication - thank you for all you do!

Great turnout this morning for our first Chamber Connection of 2025! The Maine State Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Team joined us to break down key legislative issues impacting businesses this 132nd Maine Legislative Session—from economic development, housing, data privacy, and the Paid Family and Medical Leave. Their team works tirelessly to ensure Maine businesses have a strong voice in policy discussions, keeping us informed and advocating for a business-friendly environment.   Thanks to everyone who joined the conversation! See you next month when we welcome Joe Purington, President & CEO of Central Maine Power Company, to talk about modernizing Maine’s power grid. Thank you to our Chamber Connection Sponsors, Kennebec Savings Bank, and our refreshment sponsor Aroma Joe's!

The KV Chamber is excited to offer KLI 2.0 - a two-day workshop designed as an extension of the Kennebec Leadership Insititute to help leaders continue their leadership journey! Are you an experienced leader interested in growing your leadership skills? Apply today! Topics will include strategic decision making, building cohesive teams, and navigating change with confidence! If you are interested in applying, don't wait! We are only accepting applications through February 28th! Learn more and apply here!

Happy Heart Awareness Month! ♥️ This month for our Women's Network Luncheon we hosted Dr. Jason Brown, a family medicine physician at MaineGeneral Health with specialties in hypertension and diabetes, to discuss the importance of women's heart health! We learned so much vital information this afternoon! Did you know that nearly 45% of women aged 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, and that symptoms of heart disease can vary widely and often times present different in women? To learn more, click the link below to view today's presentation! https://lnkd.in/gXDv8fYA Thank you to our Women's Network Luncheon Sponsors MaineGeneral Health and Kennebec Savings Bank!

Katie and Lindsay are in Colorado this week at the IRONMAN North America Conference, proudly representing the Chamber as the host of IRONMAN 70.3 Maine and serving as volunteer directors for the race! They’re gaining valuable insights from other races and communities to help make our event even better and continue its growth in the Kennebec Valley. Looking to get involved? Stay tuned—volunteer registration for our July 27th race will be opening soon!