FARMINGTON — Marc Glass, director of advancement communications at Bates College in Lewiston, will become director of advancement at the University of Maine at Farmington effective Jan. 2, according to UMF President Kathryn Foster. Glass will direct the university’s fundraising, stewardship and alumni engagement efforts. In addition to leading the Office of Alumni Development, he […]
Noteworthy
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Chamber Power Lunch Dec. 5
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is offering a Power Lunch Seminar from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the chamber’s Community Conference Room, 415 Lisbon St. Presenters are Kendra Wheeler and Shelly Pray of Bangor Savings Bank. The seminar title is A Networker’s Guide to Conquering Your Next Event: Before, […]
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Self-employment workshop offered
LEWISTON — New Ventures Maine is offering a free, self-employment workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Lewiston CareerCenter, 5 Mollison Way. The one-session workshop will help people decide if self-employment is the right choice. The class covers the pros and cons of owning a business, the steps needed for start […]
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Chamber breakfast set for Dec. 14
LEWISTON — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly breakfast at 7 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Ramada Conference Center, 490 Pleasant St. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Registration is available at www.LAMetroChamber.com. This month features include the Androscoggin Leadership Development Institute graduation, the premier of […]
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Business After Hours at Lost Valley
AUBURN — The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Uplift L.A. will hold Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Lost Valley Ski Area. This event is free but those wishing to attend are asked to bring an unwrapped gift for a child, age 0-18, to add to the gifts […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Bates promoted at Sabattus RCU
SABATTUS — Susan Bates has been promoted to senior loan officer at Sabattus Regional Credit Union. She started at the credit union in October 1999 and became a full-time loan officer in 2010. Bates resides in Greene with her husband. She enjoys spending time with her two children and four grandchildren. She also enjoys running. […]
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Winkeler promoted at VIP Tires
AUBURN — VIP Tires & Service announces that Timothy Winkeler has been promoted to president and chief operating officer. He has also been appointed to the company’s board of directors. In his new position, he will be responsible for overseeing all functions at VIP. John Quirk will assume the role of chairman and CEO. After […]
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Judkins retiring from Franklin Savings
FARMINGTON — Franklin Savings Bank has announced the retirement of President and CEO Peter Judkins at the end of this year. Judkins has been president and CEO at Franklin Savings since 2005. He will continue to serve on the bank’s board of directors. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Tim Thompson has been chosen […]
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Community Health Options receives Silver Collar Award
The State Workforce Board’s Older Worker Committee presented the Silver Collar Award in October to Community Health Options of Lewiston and three other Maine companies as 2017’s best employers for workers over the age of 50. The Silver Collar Employer Award honors employers whose policies and practices match the needs of mature employees, capturing their […]
Posted inBusiness, sj-web
Rural hospitals earn honors
LEWISTON — Central Maine Healthcare’s critical access hospitals in Bridgton and Rumford have been recognized by the Chartis Center for Rural Health/iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health, reflecting top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation. Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital received recognition for performance in […]