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Saying goodbye ... saying hello ... lots happening at the Chamber!

T h e F r a n k l i n C o u n t y C h a m b e r b o a r d o f directors bid fa rewel l

to its executive director, Lorna Nichols, along with her assistant, Michele Nichols, with a gathering of friends and co-workers at the Welcome Center on May 11.

Nichols has been the face of the Chamber for the past five years, a nd ha s worked t i relessly to help promote the area and its businesses. After working with so many businesses throughout Franklin County, she’s decided to join them, by fulfilling her own dream of operating a restaurant. She, a long with her son, Scott, Jr., and his wife, Michele, and the help of her husband Scott, will be running Nichols’ Top of the Hill Grill & BBQ in New Sharon. Renovations are now under way, and they plan on opening the restaurant in the very near future.

The Chamber of Commerce thanks the Nichols family for all their hard work and volunteerism over the past five years, and wishes them the best of luck in their new endeavor!

Of course, losing our director and assistant at the same time left some large shoes to fill. The board compiled a search committee right away and began advertising for the position. We had a great response f rom 14 qua li f ied people, and interviewed the top five candidates in early May.

The Chamber is now proud to announce that we have hired a new executive director, Stacie Bourassa. She plans on starting in the position June 6. Along with her great work ethic and endless energy, Bourassa brings with her a good sense of t he Fra n k l in Count y business community through her recent work as executive assistant with the United Way of the Tri-Valley area.

The assistant to the director posi- tion has also been filled; please stop in and welcome Marc Relford to the team. Relford is a senior at UMF, graduating in August, and worked at the Chamber this spring as an intern. Relford looks forward to working with Bourassa and the board during this transition period.

Top photo, left to right, back row: Chamber executive board Scott Landry vice president, Doreen Cardona treasurer, Matt Wotton past president, Shannon Smith secretary, Mike Blanchet vice president membership; seated: Marc Relford assistant, Stacie Bourassa incoming executive director, and Ivan Gould president.Bottom photo, left to right, back row: Board members Nancy Chase, Patty Ladd, Doreen Cardona, Heidi Elliot, Matt Wotton, Tom Sawyer, Glenn Kapiloff, Mike Blanchet, Shannon Smith; seated: Michele Nichols assistant, Ivan Gould III Chamber president, and Lorna Nichols director.

Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Thursday, May 26, 20112 FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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The 17th Annual Franklin County Home & Leisure Show was held la st Sat u rday, May 21 at t he Farmington Fairgrounds.

Over 75 businesses participated in the show this year, set up inside and outdoors at the Fairgrounds. A good crowd turned out for the show this year, and the free admission rea l ly broug ht a much la rger audience this year.

T he C h a m b e r ’s hom e s ho w c om m it te e, le d by Sha n non Smith, deserve much thanks for organizing the event this year in the midst of the transition period for t he director and assistant positions at the Chamber office.

Specia l t ha n k s aga i n to t h is year’s partners: Franklin Savings Bank, WKTJ, Turner Publishing, The Franklin Journal, Camden N a t i o n a l B a n k , H a m m o n d L u m b e r, D o w n e a s t E n e r g y, Morning Sentinel, Sun Journal, Daily Bulldog, and The Irregular.

Home & Leisure Show a success Sunshine Pools is family-owned

and operated by t he LaRoche family in Jay, Maine. This husband and wife team of Jeff and Kim L a Ro c he h a nd le e v er y t h i n g from the sale of pools, hot tubs, chemicals, and accessories, to the installation of pools, and fast, friendly customer service.

Jeff has had a lifetime of experience installing pools, starting when he was age 11 working with his dad. He has extensive knowledge of the most efficient ways to install both inground and above-ground pools.

Jef f a nd K i m a re bot h C PO c e r t i f i e d . T h i s n a t i o n a l c e r t i f i c a t i o n t e a c h e s p o o l professiona ls how to properly maintain pools in accordance with state regulations and industr y standards.

Kim is a certified water-testing professional, and has extensive background in customer service and retail. Kim also handles the financial end of the business, doing the accounting and billing for the business.

With the cost of gasoline at near all-time highs, many people have

been seeing the purchase of a pool as long-term investment. “Staycations,”as they’re called, al low your family to enjoy the benefits of a vacation right in your back yard for many summers to come.

In addition to new sales of pools and hot tubs, they also offer a wide variety of services including: pool openings and closings, liner cha nges, pool ser v ici ng, hot tub diagnosis and repair, leak detection services, filter cleanings, in-store water analysis, concrete patio repair, and walkway/patio installations.

Sunshine Pools is a big supporter of the Chamber. They set up at the annual Home Show, advertise in the Welcome Guide, and are actively involved in the Franklin Count y A l l iance w ith the Jay/Livermore Falls Chamber, as well as Franklin County Chamber.

With the weather getting nicer as we head through May, now is the time to call Sunshine Pools. Check them out on the web at http://w w w.sunshinepoolsmaine.com for many pictures and samples of what they have to offer.

Member in the spotlight: Sunshine Pools

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Top photo: Kim and Jeff LaRoche stand by one of the pools they have installed. Bottom photo: Imagine this pool in your own backyard.

Business After HoursJo i n t h e F r a n k l i n C o u n t y Chamber of Commerce as United Way of the Tri-Valley area hosts an FCCOC Business After Hours/Campaign Kick-Off.

June 235-7 p.m.

United Way of the Tri-Valley area,

Broadway, Farmington.

RSV P by calling the Chamber office at 207-778-4215 or emailing assistant@franklincountymaine.org.

2011 Chamber ScholarshipsThe 2011 Chamber Scholarships w i l l be awarded at a specia l board meeting on June 21 at the Homestead Bakery in Downtown Farmington.

T he C ha mber’s Schola r sh ip C om m it te e pre s ente d t hei r c hoic e s a t t he M a y b o a r d meeting, and noted that it was a particularly hard choice this year. Over 35 students applied for the scholarships in 2011, with two $1,000 scholarships given out to the winners. Watch for the winners along with their photos in our next newsletter issue.

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Chamber members enjoy valuable services as they seek to establish, grow, and promote their businesses. Besides a l ist ing in the annua l, award-w inning Welcome Guide, and a listing under the membership directory on the Chamber website, other services are offered to mem-bers. Visit the Chamber site to learn more: www.franklincountymaine.org

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Celebrate at the ninth annual Kingfield POPS concert

mountains.moon.music. magic. The ninth annual Kingf ield POPS

concert on June 25, 2011 will showcase the full sweep of Maine’s musical heritage, f rom its ea rl iest Nat ive American roots, through its Acadian traditions and New England fiddle heritage, to contemporary folk, soul/blues and pops.

The Ba ngor Sy mphony Orchestra will be back, conducted by their new Maestro, Lucas Richman, who just won a Grammy Award. We also have Maine’s folk icon Dave Mallett, R&B/Soul singer Lea h Tysse, Acadian band Borea l Tordu, Native American ensemble the Burnurwurbskek Singers, SAD9’s Franklin County Fiddlers, and the Western Mountain Trash Can Band.

Dave Ma l let t w i l l per for m some tunes with the BSO – which will be ver y excit ing ! Equa l ly excit ing is t he opportunit y we have created for the incredibly talented Franklin County Fiddlers, and the Farmington band Boreal Tordu, to perform an arrangement by SAD9 string teacher Steve Muise – with the BSO! As always, we will round off the evening with a grand fireworks finale.

Date: June 25Place: Kennedy Farm,Rte. 142, Kingfield

Battle of the Bands now seeking performersThe Chamber will host a Battle of the Bands as part of this year’s Annual End of Summer Hoorah!

The Battle of the Bands event will take place on Saturday, August 27 (time TBA) at the Farmington Fairgrounds. If you are a member of a band or group (we accept all genres) and would like to compete in this year’s BOTB, there are two steps you can take to apply:

1. Download the PDF form on our website. Print it out and mail it to the address at the form’s bottom. Include either a physical copy of one of your CDs or demos or email info@franklincountymaine.org with either a link to your music or an attached .mp3 file (at least two original songs preferred) or point us in the direction of your YouTube video online.

OR

2. Email info@franklincountymaine.org all of the requested information, from the PDF form, in the body of the email. Then, either provide a website where we can listen to your music or attach .mp3 files of your songs (again, two songs preferred, but not necessary) or point us in the direction of your YouTube video online.

The date of this year’s BOTB is August 27. Prizes TBA.

This application does not guarantee that you will be selected to play for the FCCOC Battle of the Bands. Any application that doesn’t include music will not be considered.

Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Thursday, May 26, 20114 FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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June 2011

FCCOC Board Meeting: 2011 Chamber

Scholarships awarded, 7 a.m., Homestead Bakery,

Farmington

Business After Hours FCCOC/United Way of

the Tri-Valley area 5-7 p.m.

Kingfield POPS & Art Festival, Rte 142,

Kingfield

Farmington Downtown Assoc. Meeting, 8 a.m.

Homestead Bakery

May 30: Memorial Day Parade, Downtown Farmington

10 a.m.

June 3 & 4: Relay for Life of Franklin County, Jay High School

June 17-19: Trek across Maine

June 4 & 5: Rally for Norlands:

Civil War Re-enactment

Weekend

Father’s Day

Flag Day