MISSION: The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501(c)(6) organization of business and civic leaders. It exists to promote its members and their services, and to provide a voice for the interest of area businesses. Through partnerships with others, the Chamber seeks to promote economic growth, job creation and retention, tourism, civic pride and cultural awareness. (FCCOC Logo attached)

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Join us for a great opportunity to network with friends old and new, as the Stanley Museum in Kingfield hosts an FCCOC Business After Hours. Remember to bring plenty of business cards!

July 28

5-7 p.m.

Stanley Museum

School St., Kingfield

To RSVP call the Chamber at 207.778.4215, or email marc@franklincountymaine.org. Hope to see you there!

Can’t make it, or simply can’t get enough? Save the date of the next BAH event:

Sept. 15, Fairbanks School Neighborhood Association

Around the Corner…

Aug 5-6: Wilton Blueberry Festival

Aug 5-6: Western ME Storytelling Festival

August 12-13: 2nd Annual Saddleback Mtn. Bluegrass Festival

Aug 26-28: FCCOC End of Summer Hoorah! (Stanley Museum Logo attached)

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WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!

Heating and Plumbing Plus

Contact: Rick Karkos

Ph: 207.491.4585

Nightwatch Protection, Inc.

Contact: Lydia Monnelly/Jeffrey Cook

Ph: 888.722.9282 x124

www.nightwatchprotection.com

Three Rivers Orthopedics

Contact: Heather MacPhee

Ph: 207.779.1900

www.threeriversorthopaedics.com

TransCanada

Contact: Wolfgang Neuhoff

Ph: 877.943.3367

www.transcanada.com/kibby.html

Want to see your business on the list? Not sure about the benefits of Chamber membership? Call and talk with Stacie or Marc at 207.778.4215 to discuss the many valuable services offered through your membership. There is no single more effective way to establish, promote, and grow your business or organization! Details are also available on our website: www.franklincountymaine.org. (Please note, the site is currently undergoing construction, so that we may better serve our membership. Thank you for your patience!)

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DIRECTOR PROFILE

Name: Matt Wotton

Place of Birth: Lincoln, ME

Education: BA in Business/Economics, UMF

Master Oil Burner License; Propane/Natural Gas License; Class B CDL

Place of Employment: Fabian Oil

Position: Branch Manager

Current Service and Civic Involvement: Executive Board/Past President, Franklin County Chamber of Commerce; Farmington Rotary Club; Western Maine BNI Group; Lunch Buddy Program, Mallett School

Interests: Outdoors; hiking, biking, fishing, skiing and snowshoeing. I enjoy spending time with my family and staying active.

Chamber Involvement and Statement of Purpose: I’ve been with the Chamber as a member for 10 years, and have served on the Board as Treasurer, Vice President, President and Past President. I believe the chamber plays an important role in our community to help develop business, provide networking opportunities and to promote the western mountain region. (picture cropped from Sun Journal Archive?)

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FCCOC BOARD OF DIRECTORS (feel free to put into a table format)

Ivan Gould, President

Matt Wotton, Past President

Scott Landry, Vice President

Mike Blanchet, VP Membership

Doreen Cardona, Treasurer

Shannon Smith, Secretary

Janice Atwood

Susan Atwood

Nancy Chase

Heidi Elliot

Jennifer Eriksen

Glenn Kapiloff

Patty Ladd

Dyan Macomber

Eric Martinsen

Janet Peruffo

Marty Pike

David Robie

Tom Sawyer

Becky Tyler

Kent Wiles

STAFF

Bourassa, Stacie

Relford, Marc

OR (depending on what there is room for, you could use the below list, which includes business affiliations)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ivan Gould, President

Windowman, LLC

Matt Wotton, Past President

Fabian Oil

Scott Landry, Vice President

Shiretown Insurance

Mike Blanchet, VP Membership

Sun Journal

Doreen Cardona, Treasurer

Key Bank

Shannon Smith, Secretary

Wilton Blueberry Festival Corp.

Janice Atwood

Farmington Walmart

Susan Atwood

Wilson Lake Inn

Nancy Chase

FMH Auxiliary

Heidi Elliot

Bangor Savings Bank

Jennifer Eriksen

University of Maine at Farmington

Glenn Kapiloff

Foster Technology Center

Patty Ladd

Wilton Career Center

Dyan Macomber

Camden National Bank

Eric Martinsen

Franklin Memorial Hospital

Janet Peruffo

CSM Real Estate

Marty Pike

Cousineau’s Modular Homes

David Robie

NorthStar EMS

Tom Sawyer

Franklin Savings Bank

Becky Tyler

The Sportsman’s Wife

Kent Wiles

Wiles Remembrance Centers

STAFF

Stacie Bourassa

Executive Director

Marc Relford

Assistant to the Executive Director

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Live Locally? Shop Locally!

Support your favorite local businesses, while giving others the gift to support theirs. The Chamber Bucks program encourages people to keep their spending home as much as possible. Bucks are the best form of gift certificate available, allowing the recipient the freedom to choose where to redeem them among Chamber members. Pick your Bucks up at the Welcome Center in Farmington, and stop hunting for the perfect gift- its right here! (Chamber Bucks Logo Attached)

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2011 Chamber Scholarship Recipients

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has awarded $1,000 scholarships to two of the area’s exemplary students; Elizabeth LeClair of Wilton, and Kelly Greene of West Farmington. Local high school seniors and non-traditional students were encouraged to apply in early spring of 2011. The scholarships were granted after a Committee review of each applicant’s history of community involvement, academic performance, and essay submission.

The Chamber received a number of applications from many stand out individuals, and wishes to encourage those who qualify to apply again next year. However, Elizabeth and Kelly deserve special recognition for the tremendous work they have been doing in the community while striving for excellence in their personal and professional lives.

Elizabeth has held herself to a very high standard while attending Mt. Blue High School. Not only a member of various clubs and organizations, such as Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, and the Franklin County Fiddlers, Elizabeth has also remained very involved in athletics, as a coach, captain, and dancer. During her senior year, she enrolled in the Commercial Arts and Photography program at the Foster Technology Center, where she developed her love for graphic design. In the fall, Elizabeth will be attending Lasell College in MA, and aspires to return to the area after graduating to open her own advertising business.

Kelly Greene is currently enrolled with the University of Maine at Farmington. Kelly is a member of the Healthy Community Coalition Board of Directors, has served as a youth counselor and fitness instructor, been involved with Saddleback Mtn. as an intern with their Events and Marketing program, knows the world of retail through her work with the Calico Patch, and continues to work on various community initiatives through UMF. Over the summer, Kelly will use her acquired skills to facilitate outdoor recreation trips for community members through the UMF Fitness & Recreation Center. She looks forward to continuing to make a positive impact on the region.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS: JULY

July 3: Rangeley Independence Day Celebration; 10 am – dusk

July 4: Rotary 4th of July Parade; ‘Building Community, Be A Piece of the Puzzle,’ downtown Farmington, 9 am

July 4: Carrabassett Valley July 4th Celebration; noon – 9:15 pm

JULY 5-8: Survivor Camp; Saddleback Mtn. See site for details

July 12: Maranatha Tour Choir; Farmington Baptist Church; 7 pm

July 19: FCCOC Board Meeting; Welcome Center; 7 am

July 28: Business After Hours; FCCOC/Stanley Museum, Kingfield; 5-7 pm

July 29: Farmington Summer Fest; downtown Farmington

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