ROYAL RIVER REVIEW

“coming together

is a beginning;

keeping together

is progress;

working together

is success.

- Henry Ford

In This Issue

Call to Action

Rising Tide

Yarmouth Favorites

Issues That Matter

Member Roundup

Meet. Connect. Grow.

Thank you Val Halla Golf & Recreation Center for hosting the 2015 Chamber Challenge

Call to Action It is with great enthusiasm that we unveil a new look for the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Newsletter. Every first and third Tuesday, this lovely bit of content covering Yarmouth business will enter your inbox, inviting you to engage in the issues that matter most.

The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce is a reflection and amplifier for the decisions facing town businesses and the community we serve. In order to move in the right direction, it is critical for us to actively promote 2-way communication and increased community engagement. We forge ahead with the goal of strengthening partnership among four key constituencies: Chamber Members, Economic Development Leaders, Yarmouth Citizens and Neighboring Towns.

So this Newsletter is not merely a recap of what has been; it is a call to action. We will include items that are currently under debate, and invite you to join the conversation. We will highlight areas of opportunity and resources for your business. We will give you a voice. We might even be a bit controversial from time to time. It’ll be fun. It’ll be respectful. Hopefully it will be valuable.

It is in that spirit that I issue my first call to action:

Take a moment to think about what you want to get from your Chamber Membership. Reflect on

what will help you achieve your goals. Be honest. Then Email, call (207) 846-3984 or stop by 162

Main Street with your ideas and wishes, and we will customize a partnership that perfectly aligns

with your 2016 goals.

Cheers,

Andrew T. Smaha | Executive Director

Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce Newsletter Volume 15 . Issue 19 | October 6, 2015

A Rising Tide Amy Handy of Clay Play Yarmouth came up to us at the most recent PM

Connections at People’s United Bank (shame if you missed it) with a very simple

but elegant suggestion. Her business relies heavily on word-of-mouth, with a

healthy dose of social media marketing sprinkled in to help generate buzz and new

leads.

As with most social media efforts, the goal is clicks, likes, shares and other easy

methods of engagement to help open up future messages to a whole new

audience. We asked Amy our favorite question: “How can we help?” Her answer...

“Like me!!!!!”

Well Amy, we definitely like you and your fellow Chamber Members do, too. So it’s

time to show that love. HERE is a link to Clay Play’s Facebook page. Go to it. Click

Like. Then when FB prompts you to invite friends to Like her page...invite them as

well. It takes a moment, and could make a big difference.

it’s called social media for a reason

The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce has over 200 members. Many of you have

social media accounts. We will be compiling a full list of links to you as quickly as

we can, then will give each of you an opportunity to take 30 minutes out of your day

to promote your neighbors. Let’s be a loud, proud community and promote one

another….and help spread the word that Yarmouth is a one-stop destination for

any goods or service you could possibly need.

speaking of….

Do you follow the Chamber? Our own social media pages offer the most up-to-date

information regarding events, voting, accolades and community happenings. Links

on the right-hand sidebar.

Yarmouth Favorites

Voting Open It is once again time for our

community to celebrate the blend

of charm, amenities, access, and

bustling commerce that makes

Yarmouth a true gem of a town.

Let's all take a moment to

recognize the many businesses in

Yarmouth that work tirelessly to

rise above. Vote for your

Yarmouth Favorite today! Poll

closes on October 19th, 2015.

Ballots available in The Notes,

or online through the Chamber.

Overall Excellence in Business

Favorite Place to Shop

Favorite Place to Eat

Favorite Place to Treat Yourself

Best Customer Service

Favorite Yarmouth Experience

Yarmouth’s Best Kept Secret

Best Bang for Your Buck

Business to Watch

Click here to vote

September 2015 PM Connections at People’s United Bank

Your 2015

Representatives

Brian Bartlett - President

Edward Jones

Amanda Schultz Brown

Smith and Associates

Pam DiPietro Hale - Treas.

Peoples United Bank

Benjamin Jackson

NYA

Lauren Lear

Lola Studios

Ed Libby

Real Maine

Jean Libby

Bath Savings Institution

Pete McVety

McVetys Hearth and Home

Matt Rothman - Secretary

Yarmouth Hannaford

Pat Thompson

Maine Real Estate Network

Linda Vail – Vice President

Bradish Young Insurance

Mary Willson

Bay Square at Yarmouth

Board Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month

Issues That Matter

Four important initiatives that you need to know about.

1. Yarmouth Favorites Voting is open on our website and in The Notes,

winners will be presented at the Chamber of Commerce Open House on Oc-

tober 22nd.

2. We have traditionally held the Annual Meeting in November, but it’s a

tough time of year and we want full participation. Instead, we will set aside

time in early January for our full Membership to get together in a town hall

forum to set the Chamber’s 2016 agenda and vote on new Board Represent-

atives. Plus, there will be donuts.

3. Yarmouth Chamber Awards will be presented live at this year’s Boast N

Toast on Wednesday December 9th. More than ever, BNT will be a fes-

tive celebration of the entire Yarmouth Business Community and all of your

accomplishments. We anticipate 250 attendees.

4. Every month, the Board of Directors meets to discuss issues our business

community is facing, then determines a course of action on behalf of all of

you. Contact Andrew to bring forth an issue for the Board to discuss, and let

your voice be heard!

Like a grand seaside inn, Bay

Square at Yarmouth extends a

warm and majestic invitation to all

who come its way. Inside, the at-

mosphere is filled with the joy of

family, fond memories, and proud

traditions. Welcome to senior living

"the way it was meant to be!"

Splendidly located just beyond the

beautiful Royal River and near to

everything practical, Bay Square

offers a simple lifestyle based on

independence in a nurturing, sup-

portive environment. You will enjoy

the privacy of your own spacious

apartment and benefit from the

many amenities found at this full-

service community. Whether it's

playing Bridge in the clubroom,

enjoying a book in the library or

socializing with family and friends

in the country kitchen, you will

always be fulfilled at Bay Square

Senior Living in Yarmouth, ME.

Bay Square at Yarmouth features

the nationally recognized Harbor

Program for the Memory Impaired.

Whether you have just started

noticing a change in your loved

one's memory or if you are looking

for dedicated Alzheimer's care,

Bay Square at Yarmouth’s Harbor

Program boasts an environment

designed to accommodate people

with varying degrees of memory

loss allowing freedom, mobility,

choice, and independence.

Join us at our

October After Hours

at Bay Square on

Wed. October 14th

MEMBER NEWS

Join the Casco Bay YMCA at their Fall Open House from Sep-tember 21-October 9 to try the Y for FREE! Pick up guest pass-es today at the membership desk or just stop into any of our branches to see all of the great things the Y has to offer. Please don't forget about the Y's commitment to serving every-one regardless of ability to pay - this is an opportunity for every

individual and family you know to try the Y. Check out our website to learn more about our wide variety of programs and activities for individuals and families. We hope to see lots of new faces trying the Y at our Casco Bay, Greater Portland, Northern York County and Pineland branches!

Friends In Home Care will resume it’s Free Indoor Walk-ing for Seniors this winter starting in November. Every Tues-day at North Yarmouth Memorial School from 10am to 11am. Friends In Home Care now has a new manager who is as-

sisting owner Benjamin Sholl to help meet the needs of Yarmouth's senior popula-tion. Erin Duford has her BS in economics and BS in accounting, and it extremely organized, has a calming demeanor that our clients and staff love, and is helping to take this company to the next level! We are so thankful for her.

The North Yarmouth Academy Parents’ Association will host the Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 5, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in North Yarmouth Academy’s gym-nasium (154 Main Street) and Safford Center cafeteria (148 Main Street) in Yarmouth. This annual event is held in conjunc-tion with a town-wide holiday celebration. Over sixty vendors from across the state will present a diverse variety of crafts

including artwork, photography, jewelry, candles, soap, alpaca products, blown glass, woodworking and much more. Enjoy a sit-down lunch at the NYA Café and listen to holiday music by the NYA Chorus. Money raised from booth rental fees will help support NYA teacher grant requests.

317 Main Community Music Center is about to launch a third season of Noon Tunes and we’d love for you to join us. The FREE acoustic concert series runs

the 2nd Tuesday of every month from October through June. The performances run around an hour, but you don’t have to stay the whole time. We’ll have coffee and tea. You bring a lunch. Please let your staffs know about this great communi-ty resource. We promise Noon Tunes will get your Tuesday afternoons off to a great start.

Tyler Technologies announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held New World Systems Corpo-ration for $670 million in cash and stock. New World Systems is a leading provider of public safety and financial solutions for local governments. Click here to read the full article.

Join The Village Framer as they celebrate their 15th year in business by hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their grand reopening after a summer of renovations! Join us on Friday October 16th at 10am to celebrate their new store front and continued success!

Contact Us

Yarmouth Chamber 162 Main Street

Yarmouth, ME 04096

(207) 846-3984

Visit us on the web at www.yarmouthmaine.org

Andrew T. Smaha

Executive Director

asmaha@yarmouthmaine.org

Mark Primeau

Clam Festival Director

mark@clamfestival.com

Chelsie DiConzo

Administrative Assistant

info@yarrmouthmaine.org

Meet. Connect. Grow.

Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

October After Hours

Bay Square at Yarmouth

5:00pm—7:00pm

Monday, October 19th, 2015

Yarmouth Favorites

The Notes or Chamber Website

5:00pm

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

Chamber of Commerce Open House

162 Main Street

4:00pm—7:00pm

Wednesday, November 18th, 2015

November After Hours

Norway Savings Bank

5:00pm—7:00pm

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

16th Annual Boast N Toast

Muddy Rudder

5:00pm—Late

The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce is proud to celebrate over 50 years of

serving the Yarmouth business community. We are an independent, non-profit

organization made up of area businesses and individuals that are interested in

the development of the commercial, financial, civic, and economic environ-

ment of the Yarmouth business community. Our mission is to promote and

support business development and community welfare, to provide a voice for

business, and to encourage the exchange of ideas and information. All busi-

nesses and individuals are welcome to be involved in the Yarmouth Chamber

of Commerce. The success of the Chamber depends upon its members and

the commitment they make to improve the quality of life in our unique town.

Our office is centrally located at 162 Main Street and we welcome residents

and visitors alike to stop by to obtain information about our town, businesses

and area events.