PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Gift and loyalty programs. Some people use them, others do not. As the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber readies for the launch of a region-wide Member-2- Member Loyalty Program (a collaborative effort with other local business associations), I wanted to know exactly how this initiative could help our members and the region. What I […]
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Plenty of events slated in Brunswick
It’s time to get ready for fun and exciting November events in Brunswick. Businesses and organizations of all kinds will be hosting a wide variety of activities. The best way to keep up with all that is going on is to subscribe to the Brunswick Blast, a biweekly eNewsletter that provides a rundown on everything […]
Bar Harbor Bank & Trust earns ‘Best Places to Work’ listing
BAR HARBOR — Bar Harbor Bank & Trust was recently named one of the 2012 Best Places to Work in Maine, in the small business category of companies employing 15 to 249 people, according to a news release. “This is the bank’s second time participating in the process and we are pleased to be named […]
New doctor joins internal medicine team at Martin’s
PORTLAND — Martin’s Point Health Care recently welcomed William “Ross” Wadland as the newest addition to the internal medicine team at its Portland Health Care Center. Wadland specializes in geriatric medicine. Wadland is originally from Michigan and attended medical school at Michigan State University. During his residency at Maine Medical Center, he became interested in […]
E2Tech Annual Meeting scheduled in Portland
PORTLAND — The E2Tech Annual Meeting titled “Celebrating Member Success Stories” will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Wishcamper Center on the University of Southern Maine’s Portland campus. A networking breakfast will take place from 7:15 to 8 a.m., while presentations and discussion will run from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Five Maine […]
Maine Prep offers group SAT classes throughout the state
BRUNSWICK — Maine Prep is offering four group SAT prep courses throughout the state geared to high school juniors who plan to apply for early decision to college. Classes begin Sunday, Nov. 18 in Brunswick; Nov. 27 in Bangor and Cape Elizabeth; and Nov. 29 in Falmouth. All of these eight-session, two-hour courses will prepare […]
Bath Savings Institution recognizes employees
BATH — Bath Savings Institution recently honored employees for exceptional service and commitment to customer relationships at its annual Employee Recognition Night in late October. “Bath Savings’ mission is to provide exceptional service without exception,” said Glenn Hutchinson, president. “The service awards are how we recognize Bath Savings employees and the way they make our […]
Family-owned pharmacy grows … and evolves to survive
A third-generation, family-owned Maine pharmacy has repositioned itself by investing in new space and equipment that are allowing it to flourish in a new market. In some respects, Waltz Long Term Care Pharmacy in Brunswick is nothing like the retail pharmacies in most towns and cities across the country. There are no aisles of over-thecounter […]
NEWS FROM THE CHAMBER
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: By time you read this column, the majority of our local, state and national elections will be determined. Maybe we will know who the next president of the United States is, maybe not. What will be more telling to me is how our newly elected officials — and those leaving office — transition […]
Efficiency Maine event set in Freeport
AUGUSTA — Efficiency Maine is assembling some of the state’s leading energy efficiency experts, contractors and business representatives to take part in a panel discussion as part of Efficiency Maine’s third annual Awards Ceremony and Symposium on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport. Panelists will discuss emerging trends in energy efficiency, […]