Carrie Coleman Strausburger of Brunswick is the recipient of the prestigious “Citizen of the Year” award. This award was initiated in 1958 and recognizes an individual who, through his or her unselfish commitment to the community, embodies the best characteristics of community citizenship and serves as an example to all.
Capt. James Kirk, U.S. Navy, is the recipient of the Joshua L. Chamberlain Award. Capt. Kirk is the commanding officer, Pre-Commissioning Unit ZUMWALT (DDG-1000), in Bath. He is recognized for his outstanding dedication and service toward the best possible military community relationship. Soldier, statesman, educator and businessman Joshua L. Chamberlain is the namesake for this award, first given in 1976.
Earning business of the year honors is JHR Development of Maine LLC and for small business of the year, Simply Susie’s Catering. Selection is based upon: business growth and improvement, good financial health, quality customer service, staying power, overall excellence in the marketplace, and community contributions.
New Business Venture of the Year recipient is RollEase, a new business located at Brunswick Landing that has demonstrated business growth, quality customer service and community contributions.
The Young Professional of the Year is an up and coming young chamber business professional in the region and it is awarded to Michelle Curtis (Bar Harbor Bank & Trust). Chamber Volunteer of the Year is awarded to James Nylund (Wells Fargo Advisors), who facilitated the monthly Chamber 12 @ 12 lunches. SMMC Chairwoman Cathy Barter chose attorney Arthur Lamothe (Brunswick & Bowdoinham) as the recipient of the Chairman’s Award in recognition of the many and varied contributions that he has made to the chamber.
UPCOMING EVENT:
— “Proven Legal Strategies to Avoid and Handle Employment Discrimination Claims” is the topic for the Feb. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Small Business Success Seminar at the Topsham Public Library (25 Foreside Road). Let Thad Zmistowski and Sarah Newell of Eaton Peabody help you navigate the employment discrimination laws that cause business owners and managers to lose sleep at night. Sarah and Thad will provide information you need to know to ensure that your business is following the law and using good judgment in hiring, managing and terminating employees. This program will address hiring practices, employee discipline and the mechanics of a proper termination and will provide businesses of any size with proven strategies to ensure compliance with employment discrimination laws. The program will also help businesses develop a plan for handling, defending, and, when appropriate, settling discrimination claims.
Meet Our Newest Member: RollEase Inc. located at Brunswick Landing. This company is in business with the design and development of custom window covering components. To learn more, go to www.rollease.com.
The chamber proudly serves 700 businesses and organizations in the following communities: Arrowsic, Bath, Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Brunswick, Dresden, Edgecomb, Georgetown, Harpswell, Phippsburg, Richmond, Topsham, West Bath, Westport Island, Wiscasset and Woolwich.
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