Our Mission: To promote a positive business climate by focusing on advocacy, access and leadership. Our Vision: To empower the region’s business community to collaboratively advance a proactive agenda for economic growth and
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Advocacy: To serve as a unified voice on behalf of the business community
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Business Viability: To bolster local businesses and the communities we serve
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Community Service & Public Relations: To serve as guardian of the community’s economic well-being
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Dynamic Chamber of Commerce: To lead Best Business Practices with a professional staff and fiscal responsibility
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Events & Networking: To provide access for the public and businesses to meet and celebrate our community
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Tourism Development: To promote avenues of tourism and economic development
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Let’s Go Green Together! Friday, May 30, 2014 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Fisherman’s Wharf Inn
Chamber Staff Execu ve Director Catherine Wygant Fosse Office Staff Cherie Sco – Events and Member Services Manager Michelle Davis—Visitor and Member Rela ons Coordinator Brooke Hubner—Administra ve Coordinator
2014 Board of Directors James D. Chaousis II —President Boothbay Town Manager 633-2051 townmanager@towno/oothbay.org
Dorothy Freeman—Vice President Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens 333-8877 dfreeman@mainegardens.org
Sue Wood—Treasurer Friend of the Chamber 633-1247 spwood2@myfairpoint.net
Lorna Weber—Secretary The First, N. A. 633-5149 lorna.weber@thefirst.com
Alan Baldwin Fisherman’s Wharf Inn / Lafaye e Hotels 633-5090 lafaye ebbh@gmail.com
Timothy O’Donnell O’Donnell, Lee, McCowan & Phillips LLC 872-0112 m@olmplaw.com
Steven Goold St. Andrews Village 633-0920 steven.goold@lchcare.org
Peter Robison Central Distributors 831-5068 robison39495@roadrunner.com
Meagan G. Hamble) Boothbay Region YMCA 633-2855 mhamble @brymca.org
Ralph C. Smith II McSeagulls, Mine Oyster, The Boat House Bistro, and BBHRG Catering 380-3818 ralphcsmith2@yahoo.com
Michael Maxim Abacus Gallery, Boothbay Provisions & Concierge 633-2166 maxter777@gmail.com Sarah B. Morley The Boothbay Register 633-4620 sarahmorley@boothbayregister.com
Ben Teel Inns at Greenleaf Lane 350-6064 ben@greenleaflane.com
Dear Friends, Welcome to the Chamber’s 52nd Annual Awards Dinner Celebra on! Our theme this year is “Let’s Go Green Together!”. Tonight we celebrate our award nominees, volunteers, and members and the ways that we are working together to benefit our community and environment. We want you to know that you are very special to us here at the Chamber, and on behalf of the Board of Directors and the staff, Catherine and I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our celebra on. The awards dinner gives the Chamber the opportunity to honor our volunteers, local individuals, businesses and organiza ons for their outstanding contribu ons to our community. This year, in recogni on of the steps local businesses have taken to ini ate green prac ces on our peninsula, we are adding a Green Award to the line-up of Business Improvement, Community Service, and Community Improvement Awards. The benefits that these green businesses will have on our environment as well as our community are truly to be commended! The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organiza on for the business community. It unites business, professional individuals and firms, thus crea ng a central organiza on which lends itself to improving business and building a be er community. It's our night to honor those who make our region so special and to say "thank you" for all you do for the communi es we serve. Enjoy!
James D. Chaousis II President
Catherine Wygant Fosse Execu ve Director
Thank you to our
The Evening’s Agenda 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cocktail Hour
6:15 p.m.
Guests are seated
6:30 p.m.
Welcome and Introduc on
6:45 p.m.
Apprecia on for Re ring Board, Past Staff, and Volunteers
7:15 p.m.
Dinner is served
7:30 p.m.
Key Note Speaker Grid Solar – Richard Silkman
7:45 p.m.
Key Note Speaker Green & Healthy Maine Heather Chandler
8:00-8:45 p.m.
Awards Presenta on
8:55 p.m.
Thank you/Closing Remarks
2014 Annual Awards Dinner
Keynote Sponsor
Third Annual Claw Down Thursday, September 18th Over a dozen local chefs will create their best lobster bite and present it to three industry renowned judges as well as to you, the public. Pick your favorite and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award!
What will the chefs cook up this year? Join us and find out! Thursday, September 18, 2014 6:00—8:00 p.m. Ocean Point Marina, East Boothbay Tickets: $60.00 Tickets will be on sale soon!
Exemplary Citizen Award
Our Keynote Speakers Dr. Richard Silkman, founding and co-managing partner of GridSolar, LLC, is also a founding partner of Compe ve Energy Services, a thriving energy services firm in Portland, Maine. He is a Ph.D. economist and a na onally recognized expert in the regula on of public u li es, the development of compe ve energy markets and the development, licensing and opera on of power plants, including hydroelectric genera ng sta ons. Dr. Silkman has extensive experience in a wide range of seRngs, including educa on, government, consul ng and the private sector. He has served as an expert witness before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and a number of state public u li es regulatory commissions, as well as advised state legislatures on ma ers related to electric u lity regula on and deregula on. The first private ci zen member of the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL), he remains a Par cipant in NEPOOL. Previously, Dr. Silkman was appointed by Governor John R. McKernan, Jr. to direct the Maine State Planning Office, a cabinet-level office. He served as the chief policy advisor to the Governor on ma ers related to economic policy, energy, hydropower and river management policy, telecommunica ons regula on, state tax policy, health care regula on and cost-containment and land-use and natural resources policy.
Heather Chandler: Exposed to a healthy & sustainable lifestyle at a young age, Heather never would’ve believed you then if you told her that some day she might actually like tofu and whole grain bread and enjoy shopping at the food coop! Heather has more than 15 years of experience in marke ng and promo ng ecofriendly and socially responsible businesses—and founded The SunriseGuide in the summer of 2006. She is passionate about helping Maine’s small sustainable businesses thrive and succeed. In her spare me, she enjoys exploring Maine by bicycle, connec ng with Maine’s great art scene, gardening and building community in her hometown of Westbrook.
Laura Honey has been a member of the Boothbay Region for close to 60 years, having moved to the Region in the late 1950’s with her husband Kenneth Honey. Ken and Laura will celebrate 60 years of marriage this October, raised their three children Jennifer, Jayne and Sco here, and are now are proud grandparents to seven grandchildren. Laura’s contribu ons to the Boothbay Region are numerous and she has received recogni on from various organiza ons throughout the years for her dedica on, commitment and the energy she exhibits to the community she loves dearly. Some of the awards she has received throughout the years include: Maine Office of Tourism - Hall of Fame Award; Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce - Community Service Award; Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club - Life me Service Award; Maine Innkeepers - Innkeeper of the Year; and the Maine Restaurant Associa on - Life me Achievement Award. Laura has also served on several boards including the Boothbay Region YMCA and was the Grand Marshall of the Windjammer Day parade. Laura is a valuable member of the community and she has given generously of her me and talent throughout the years to serve the Boothbay Region.
Business Improvement Award The Business Improvement Award is chosen by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce (BBHRCC) from nominations sent in by our members, staff and board of directors to honor our region's job creators. This award acknowledges the challenges of setting up and maintaining a business in the region and recognizes the business' contributions in promoting the economic growth, stability and improvement of the area in which the BBHRCC serves.
Having started in 1816 during the era of wooden ships, Hodgdon is America’s oldest boat builder. S ll family owned, today this East Boothbay, Maine company has evolved into a leader in advanced composite construc on while maintaining excep onal skills for world class tradi onal and modern interiors. The company’s divisions include HODGDON INTERIORS building high end superyacht interiors (up to 80M), HODGDON YACHTS, specializing in custom sail and power yacht construc on (up to 60M), HODGDON DEFENSE COMPOSITES building specialized defense craX and HODGDON CUSTOM TENDERS building some of the highest quality superyacht tenders afloat and with the recent merger of Boothbay Region Boatyard, HODGDON YACHT SERVICES. Current projects include two tenders for two of the world’s most well known shipyards, a 65X tradi onal sailboat, a 100X state of the art pre-preg carbon racing sailboat, an interior refit project and a substan al refit on a large schooner. With the consolida on of the Boothbay Region Boatyard, Hodgdon employs over 110 employees spread out over loca ons in East Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Richmond, Damarisco a and Southport.
Our business is manufacturing PLA non-woven roll goods and end-products from a common and established technology plaUorm; completely green, compostable, bioresorbable and non-cytotoxic biopolymer products with niche chemical proper es for niche and scalable markets. We have exper se in polymer material chemistry, non -woven fiber manufacturing and an microbial formula ons; our backgrounds are from the high-tech manufacturing, advanced materials, industrial applica ons and health-care markets. Some of our products have the following characteris cs: Fully biodegradable and biocompostable packaging material for end-consumer packaging applica ons. We use silver and copper ion an microbial technology that is uniquely blended and formulated with other chemistries for controlled release; it is integrated to the PLA fibers for broad spectrum robust efficacy for hospital acquired infec on (HAI) applica ons (wound care and healthcare). We also integrate superabsorbent polymer to non-woven materials that allows the material to adsorb 40-50× its own weight in water for advanced material/ product applica ons. We release chlorine dioxide biocide gas via 2-part chemistry from the PLA sachet to act as an an microbial blanket for specific applica ons in food and organic fiber quality and safety. Everything we do is fully compliant with the FDA and EPA (as applicable to the products).
When you think of “The Best Pet Store in Maine” you might think of a warehouse-sized, linoleum-floored, fluorescent-lit behemoth with a moose or lobster on the side of it. But for people who truly love their pets, it's quality, rather than quan ty, that counts. Two Salty Dogs Pet OuAi)ers in Boothbay Harbor is for people who truly love their pets. Don and Liana Kingsbury stock their li le shop with pure dynamite-- high-quality dog and cat foods, locally-made treats and toys, Maine-made collars and leashes. Large bags of food are stored out back in in the shed, and are thrown into the back of idling cars at the corner. People who visit come back again and again. Don and Liana got the idea to open a shop when their Black Lab “Max” began talking to them in barely audible tones, saying “...build me a shop and stock it with all kinds of tasty things for me to eat...” That complete, Max's orders became more direct-“Build me a Dog Army of friendly and hungry Labs that I might conquer the earth and impose my will upon all living creatures...” So Don & Liana acquired Auggie and Coal-Max's Black Lab Lieutenants along with a lot of military hardware specially-fit for dogs. These days, the shop is ruthlessly and efficiently run by Max and his two henchdogs whilst Liana and Don du fully obey Max's every order for treats, however ridiculous.
Community Service Award The Community Service Award is chosen by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce (BBHRCC) from nominations sent in by our members, staff and board of directors and is awarded to an individual, organization or group who selflessly and tirelessly volunteers his/her/their time and labor to help make a difference in our community.
The Friends of Windjammer Days are a group of volunteers who have come together to con nue the tradi on of Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor. They have commi ed to maintaining the heritage of this mari me event to enhance the Boothbay Region community and the experience of mari me Maine.
Fleet Davies: Exploring the ocean rocks in Maine during the early 1950’s, I s ll remember the youthful excitement of finding sea urchins, crabs of various sizes, numerous shells and occasional small fish in the seaweed shrouded dal pools. Many decades later, I moved here with my dog Rosie to enjoy and live in that same sense of wonder. Good memories need to be the legacy of childhood and new, wonderful opportuni es, need to be available to all as we grow older. Learning, suppor ng and passing that on helps to make us all be er. I try to make that happen by being involved in
In 1954, the St. Andrews Auxiliary ThriB Shop began as a fund raiser in support of St. Andrews Hospital. Today, we are a vibrant “department” store in the heart of Boothbay Harbor, serving this community and beyond, six days a week, all year-round.
• Boothbay Region Food Pantry – providing supplemental food to those that • need a hand. • Good Shepherd Food Bank Networking Conference presenta ons - to keep us all in touch. • Boothbay Region Community Resource Group – promo ng a unified approach to sharing services for those in need. • Boothbay Community Garden – enabling others to have the opportunity to plant crops, do the weeding, tending and then reaping the harvest. Then pass on the knowledge. • Boothbay “Back Pack” type program – helping to develop a weekend food source for our hungriest children. • Mid Coast Food Security Coali on - enabling pantries to learn and be be er for it. • Boothbay’s “Set for Success Event” – what a novel program supplying school children’s class materials for the new year as well as an educa onal opportunity for our kids. • Boothbay Region Land Trust – “Wayfarer” program providing real me educa on for our visitors while walking the preserve trails. • Church “Hospitality & Fellowship” food events for the community and visitors.
The monies that are generated from the sale of donated clothing and household goods help support healthcare on our peninsula. Through the generosity of this community, and by the reless efforts of the over 60 volunteers who run “The Shop”, nearly $1,500,000 has been raised and given to many non-profit healthcare related organiza ons. Each year, tens of thousands of dollars are given in scholarships to students pursuing medical careers. Similar giXs are also presented to Lincoln County Healthcare (the St. Andrews Campus), the Boothbay Region Ambulance Service, Life Flight, Home Health and Hospice, the District Nurse, and St. Andrews Village. Along with fundraising, the St. Andrews Auxiliary ThriX Shop spreads “good will” throughout the community. We serve people from all walks of life, provide a friendly haven for both customers and volunteers, and help many families in me of need. As a part of a 501(c)3 corpora on, “The Shop” ensures that the St. Andrews Auxiliary can accomplish its Mission, which is “…to assist through volunteering services and direct cash dona on, the two campuses of St. Andrews, as well as other Boothbay Region 501(c)3 Healthcare services in their collec ve objec ve to provide the highest standards of medical care and treatment to the people of the Boothbay Region.”
Community Improvement Award: The Community Improvement Award is chosen by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce (BBHRCC) from nominations sent in by our members, staff and board of directors, and is awarded to an individual, organization or business entity which goes above and beyond the expected performance of their duties to benefit the region's future. In addition to their routine duties and responsibilities, the Community Improvement Award recognizes an entity that often goes the extra mile to get involved in programs and activities that benefit the communities in which they live and work. The
In the fewer than seven years since Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens opened to the public our growth as a nonprofit commi ed to management excellence and longterm financial sustainability, has been unprecedented among the na on’s more than 200 botanical gardens. In 2013, we will welcomed close to 100,000 visitors from across the US and around the world to experience 270 acres of exquisite gardens, stunning stonework, excep onal natural landscapes, waterfalls and sculptures in Maine’s only botanical garden. And, in addi on to our role as an arts and culture nonprofit enterprise, we will con nue too, as a reliable economic generator in this region by infusing the economy with $11.3 million annually in capital expenditures, overnight visitor revenues and employment expenditures. We are honored and grateful to have been voted the #1 Public Garden in the US by TripAdvisor (based on visitor reviews). We serve our visitors; we serve the local & regional economy; but we are commi ed to doing more each year while opera ng in a financially sustainable manner.
nominee displays leadership, innovation, initiative, creativity, and dedication. The mission of the Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library states that it “provides mul ple opportuni es for people of all ages to have access to wri en, visual, audio and electronic resources in a welcoming, learning environment,” which it has been doing at the same loca on since 1924. Originally designed as a private home, the Library Greek Revival temple-style structure was built in the 1840's by William Maxwell Reed. Addi ons in 1966 and 1976 added much needed space. And this year we have completed the first phase of our Library renova on project. We are excited about what this renova on means for our service to the community. With the increased importance of informa on access in our world, the Library’s mission has become even more cri cal to help build and support a vibrant and crea ve community. The Library is pledged to serve this need with increased programming, with a special focus on our youth, and the crea on of a dedicated “Tween Room” housing a book collec on and technology to respond to their needs. Our second floor Community Room will be a venue for expanded programming for all, with an enhanced emphasis on our senior member’s needs, such as increased technology instruc on, genealogy research classes, and opportuni es for clubs such as kniRng and quil ng groups. The Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library is looking to the future as it moves into its beau fully renovated space, a space that be er reflects its mission to serve the growing informa on needs of the ci zens of and visitors to our beau ful peninsula.
My career path has taken many twists and turns over the past 25 years that eventually led me to my true professional passion. These experiences have enabled me to develop a broad view of general business prac ce, and recognize the common denominators that I believe exist in every successful business; trust, loyalty, collabora on and individuality, (with a good healthy dose of compassion, generosity and humility). It was with these life lessons and personal convic ons that I created Marke ng Cents 4u; a non- tradi onal marke ng approach specifically designed for the small business community. Small business is a sector of our economy that I believe is as cri cal as it is vulnerable, and this model offers affordable solu ons for growth; through crea vity, trust, loyalty and collabora on. I strongly believe that every business type has its own niche and ability to stand out in a crowd and it is my goal to help clients develop a unique voice that will tell the world their story. Marke ng Cents 4u Mission Statement: To keep the future success of small business at the core of all we do; to provide an opportunity for businesses to become part of a team that is centered on trust and loyalty; to provide resources, support and personal a en on needed to surpass challenges that are unique to small businesses; to provide a medium for small businesses to connect with one another; to do whatever we do as crea vely, effec vely and affordably as possible; to strengthen rela onships within our community by working together; to prac ce integrity and social responsibility in all aspects of our business; to give back to our community.
Green Award The Green Award is chosen by the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce (BBHRCC) from nomination sent in by members, board of directors and staff and is awarded to an individual, organization or business entity that has championed steps towards creating a sustainable/resilient local community through positive solutions that may include energy efficiency, renewable energy, local foods development and innovative modes of transportation.
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a 60,000 SF, LEED Pla num science and educa on campus on the East Boothbay waterfront. The campus consists of three interconnected science and educa on buildings, along with a shorefront facility and dock. The design was undertaken to be compa ble with the site and to achieve “greenness” to the greatest possible extent. A key feature is the buildings’ unique dayligh ng design. The solar orienta on of the three research wings, combined with open courtyards between each wing, helps to maximize natural light in the building, crea ng a comfortable and energy-efficient work environment. Yearround energy recovery and other high-efficiency equipment provide a 54% energy cost savings over a conven onal design. High-pressure, low-flow water fixtures achieve a 45 percent reduc on in water use, while 66 photovoltaic panels installed on the roof provide 19.21 kW of carbon dioxide-free energy. LEED points were achieve in other ways: using sustainable wood from sustainable forest prac ces; buying regional materials generated within a 500 mile radius of the campus, and purchasing sustainably generated “green power.” Bigelow Laboratory is the first scien fic research laboratory to achieve LEED Pla num status in Maine, and has won several awards in addi on to the AIA Maine Merit Award since its comple on. These include: 2014 Laboratory of the Year, Honorable Men on, R&D Magazine; 2014 merit award for architectural excellence from AIA Maine, Grand Honor Award Winner 2013, Build New England Awards Program, AGC of Massachuse s; and 2013 Sustainable Design Award and 2013 Design Excellence Cita on from Boston Society of Architects.
The Flagship Inn and Suites was opened in June 1984, and changed hands to the current ownership in July 1997. We are locally owned and operated, which allows us to offer the excep onal service of a small inn with the modern ameni es of a chain hotel. We offer 82 nicely furnished rooms, as well as an outdoor heated pool, hot tub and restaurant on site. With new Management in 2009, we have expanded our hotel ameni es to include Con nental Breakfast, pet friendly rooms, recrea on room and mee ng space. We were also cer fied with the State of Maine as an Environmental Leader. Some of our prac ces include: a newly installed solar panel to reduce the load on the electrical grid; we have switched to a naturally genera ng salt water pool; in 2012 we built a bridge connec ng The Flagship Inn to the Penny Lake Land Trust, and maintained natural marshland and indigenous plants which control run of; housekeeping has established a sheet and towel program as well as using only environmentally friendly cleaning products, and room ameni es.; low energy A/C and hea ng units and ligh ng, as well as low flow bathroom fixtures are used in all rooms. The Flagship Inn has adopted responsible prac ces regarding the environmental impacts of our hotel. We will con nually review our ideas and plans for achieving our goal to protect our local environment. We seek to reduce the impact we have on our planet by efficiently using resources, saving energy, reducing waste and encouraging recycling. Welcome to your waterfront designa on, the Tugboat Inn! We offer 64 deluxe guestrooms and suites, with modern ameni es and views of the working waterfront. Most have a deck or balcony and most rooms face or are over the water. We are located close to the village center, and a short walk will take you to a wide variety of shops, galleries, restaurants and boa ng ac vi es. Our waterfront restaurant is built out of the side of an old tugboat and offers spectacular water views. We feature fresh Maine seafood including Maine lobster, as well as a wide variety of regional favorites. Lunch & Dinner are served daily. Our Marina Lounge & Deck is open from May to October and serves food & beverages inside or on the pa o deck overlooking our own marina. In season we offer music at the piano bar 6 nights a week, and off season on weekends. Lunch, dinner and pub menu are available. The Tugboat Marina offers boaters safe and sheltered dockage for long and short term stays. We have both slips and moorings available, and we host both seasonal and transient boaters. We are open from mid-April to late November, and staff is available year round for reserva ons and informa on. In addi on to our installa on of solar panels, the Ice Bear thermal energy system and electric car charging sta on, we are a proud member of Trip Advisor’s Green Leader program, and we are commi ed to ongoing green prac ces in our hotel, restaurant and marina.
With our Appreciation... The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our re red board members, past staff, members and our fabulous volunteers for all that they have done for our organiza on. A hearUelt ‘THANK YOU!” to: Our re red board members: ◊ Pamela Byrne Riley ◊ Doug Roberts ◊ Evelyn Andrews ◊ Andy Hamble ◊ Sheri Gordon
189 Townsend Avenue 207-633-3561 www.thebankofmaine.com
Our past staff: ◊ Rachel Tibbe s ◊ Rimar Reed Our reless volunteers, including: ◊ Kris Ward ◊ Guy Peaslee ◊ Albert Greenleaf ◊ Dave Thomson ◊ Kim Upham
Boothbay Provisions & Concierge 31 Atlan c Ave., Boothbay Harbor (207) 633-6302 www.boothbayharborinn.com
31 Commercial Street 207.633.6160 www.bpcmaine.com Regional Provisioning & Concierge Services
And most importantly, our members!
Volunteer Concierge Do you enjoy mee ng people? Do you have a general knowledge of our beau ful region? Would you like to learn more about our region and share your new found knowledge with our visitors? If you answered yes to any of these ques ons, then YOU may be the perfect volunteer for the Chamber. We are looking for fun, outgoing and energe c individuals to be our concierge for the upcoming summer season from May to October 2014 Times: Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. If you are interested in joining our fantas c team or would like more informa on, please contact: Michelle Davis—Visitor & Member Rela ons Coordinator 207.633.2353 michelle@boothbayharbor.com All volunteers receive a complimentary "Friend of the Chamber" membership and special apprecia/on.
Serving Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Southport & Edgecomb since 1876
97 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor (207) 633-4620 www.boothbayregister.com
121 Atlan c Ave., Boothbay Harbor (207) 633-5440 - www.brownswharfinn.com
Legislative and Policy Committee (LAP Committee) The best Chambers of Commerce perform two integral missions for their members: they assist with the sale of their respec ve region, connec ng people to products, and they advocate for members and represent the business perspec ve for policy makers. The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has the luxury of assis ng in selling a great region with outstanding products and services. Now the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has developed a method to assist in advocacy and policy advisement for members. I would like to introduce the Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce’s Legisla ve and Policy Commi ee (LAP Commi ee). The LAP Commi ee will be the advising commi ee of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. They will generate advocacy and policy posi ons for the Chamber and help in priori zing issues. The LAP commi ee will be constructed of 30 members appor oned by the industry’s propor on of membership. Therefore, the LAP Commi ee will become a very strong voice for the Chamber of Commerce. The Vice President of the Chamber’s Board of Directors will serve as the LAP Commi ee Chairperson, allowing orderly progress through mee ngs and direct liaison with the Board of Directors. The Vice President will also vote on issues that require a ebreaker vote. Members Role Members will be introduced to this concept at the Annual Awards Dinner. They will subsequently be asked to caucus amongst their respec ve service categories. The caucus only needs to be as sophis cated as the service category required to determine their representa ves to the LAP commi ee. This can be through email, physical mee ngs, or any other method that provides communica on amongst members in determining representa ves. Chamber staff will assist in coordina ng the caucus. The following categories will determine the representa on propor on based on the representa ve categories of the Chamber’s 400 members:
Services
35% = 10 members
Retail/Shopping
19% = 5 members
Lodging
14% = 4 members
Food and Dining
6% = 3 members
Non-profit
6% = 3 members
Ac vi es
5% = 1 member
Friends of the Chamber
5% = 1 member
Boa ng/Marine Services
5% = 1 member
Worship
3% = 1 member
Municipal
3% = 1 member
GeLng Started The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce will distribute the LAP Commi ee Policy and Handbook adopted by the Board of Directors in February 2014 and further instruc ons. This will be a strong and representa ve voice of the Chamber of Commerce for years to come and provide new value to members. The success of this commi ee relies on your involvement. Be local, be vocal and get involved! Sincerely,
James D. Chaousis II President
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Fax: 207-482-3990
The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following businesses for hos ng Chamber Business AXer Hours programs this spring: ◊ ◊ ◊
Boothbay Sea and Science Center Boothbay Railway Village with And Candy Too! Rock de Inn & Restaurant We are looking forward to these upcoming Business AXer Hours; we hope you can join us:
Wednesday
June 4
Newagen Seaside Inn
Wednesday
June 11
Maine State Aquarium
Wednesday
July 16
Lincoln County Health Outpa ent Facility at St. Andrews Campus
Wednesday
October 1
Kickstart Stables
Wednesday
October 22
Bayberry House Bed & Breakfast
We hold our Business AXer Hours in the spring and the fall typically on Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and can have from 40 to over 130 people a ending. We are open to other mes of the year and there is no cost to host a BAH other than providing the refreshments and prizes. These programs are designed to increase familiarity with member businesses, offer networking opportuni es, and provide a showcase for members and their products and services. Please call us at (207) 633-2353 or email seamaine@boothbayharbor.com if you have any ques ons or would like to be a host.
41 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor www.firsUederalbath.com (207) 633-2660
52nd Annual Windjammer Days 200 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor www.boothbaylodging.com 1-800-660-5094
June 22-28, 2014 “A Week of Free Family Fun”
Commercial - Residential 349 Dover Road, Boothbay (207) 633-3195 gilesrubbish@yahoo.com
www.windjammerdays.org
Tbc Edefghdicdj Wc Pkj Ilcmno fdjh 123456 59 Atlan c Ave., Boothbay Harbor 207-633-6300 www.griffinlawoffices.com 90-92 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor (207) 633-2000 www.goodnyoufuelservice.com
“Commi ed to Community for 34 years “
Long ago I led an environmental group that stopped a major highway from being built. Every environmentalist supported us, but it wasn’t enough. Then we included people who were appalled by this wasted of taxpayers dollars, and we won. The highway was never built because of alliance went on to save the local railroad and establish a transit district, which provided be er, cheaper and more sustainable transporta on alterna ves. My business is guided the above example. We have been using a mul pronged, in depth, green approach since 1975. We believe we must use our client’s (& our world’s!) resources wisely. Our long experience helps us avoid unintended errors. For example, we install insula on that doesn’t create moisture problems or indoor air pollu on. To back up what we promise, we guarantee our work permanently. Our business is as careful about saving materials as we are about saving our client’s money. When you visit our job sites you won’t see examples off waste such as an overflowing dumpster. Restoring our exis ng housing is the Greenest choice. It limits sprawl and preserves livable communi es. We avoid stressing Maine’s fiscal and natural resources by adop ng solu ons that are as low impact as the problem before us will allow.
Harbour Towne Inn on the Waterfront
71 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor (207) 633-4300 www.harbourtowneinn.com
3 Bridge Street, Boothbay Harbor 207-633-3910 www.haroldwbishop.com
Do you want to eat locally grown food? Ask for our free local foods flyer that lists area farmers markets, CSA’s, & farm stands. Would you like a green way to lower the cost of government? Join me on our Lincoln County Compos ng Commi ee to help save disposal costs by recycling the 40% of our waste that can be turned into valuable compost for local agriculture.
Providing 21stcentury, green energy engineered solu ons from Mid-coast Maine since 1980. Renewable Energy (Solar Systems), and Super-efficient Energy System Installa ons, 60 Campbell Street & Energy Efficiency Boothbay Harbor, ME www.heliotropictech.com Engineering Services coolsolarguy@yahoo.com (207) 633-1061
We insure there are very low economic barriers to an environmentally sensi ve approach by: • Dona ng our exper se to local chari es; • Teaching thousands of Maine Realtors about older homes; • Giving free public lectures in every area town; • Teaching low cost Adult ed courses since 1989; • Providing free phone & email consulta ons; • Relying on our 100+ years combined experience; • Crea ng a highly regarded energy savings chart; • Being a federally cer fied lead abatement contractor; • Training our employees as energy auditors & installers.
65 & 71 Commercial Street Boothbay Harbor 207-633-3100 www.greenleaflane.com
Les Fossel Restora on Resources PO Box 525 Alna 586-5680 fossel@oldhouserestora on.com www.oldhouserestora on.com
Knickerbocker Group
Tindal & Callahan Real Estate
(207) 633-3818
Maude Wright 207-232-6356 www.kwmaine.com maudewright@kw.com
Designers, Builders Cabinetmakers Caretakers
32 Oak St. Boothbay Harbor 53 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor (207) 633-2755 www.studio53fineart.com
www.knickerbockergroup.com
(207) 633-6711
www. ndalandcallahan.com
Midcoast Payroll & Accoun ng, Inc. 15 Commercial Street Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-3365 www.midcoastclock.com
35 School St., Boothbay Harbor 207-633-6500
Contact: Linda Foster
Thomas Porter Licensed Agent
(207) 882-6152 BUS (207) 380-6152 CEL
177 Shore Road Westport Island, ME 04578
thomasporter@mbgbrokers.com maineinsurancebenefitsgroup.com
Topside Inn
Real Estate Sales & Rentals Property Management 63 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor 207-633-2222 www.po lerealtygroup.com
Rock de Inn and Restaurant 35 Atlan c Ave., Boothbay Harbor 207-633-4455
“Way to go Binnie!”
Thank you Boothbay Harbor for choosing Servpro of Bath/Brunswick to be a provider of choice for your Fire- Water- Mold Damage Restora on & Cleaning Service needs. Contact: 207.721.8500/servprobb.com
18 Granary Way, Boothbay Harbor www.kayakboothbay.com
Slick’s Bou que 27 Townsend Ave. (207) 633-7426
We can dress you from bluejeans to black tie
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60 McKown Street, Boothbay Harbor (888) 633-5404 - (207) 633-5404 www.topsideinn.com