Kennebec Valley Chamber

08/28/2026

Ribbon Cutting Celebration! ✂️🎉

Today, the Kennebec Valley Chamber celebrated Balloons by Amber with an official Ribbon Cutting at the Windsor Fair! 🎈

Balloons by Amber creates custom balloon décor to make celebrations and special events even more memorable. From birthdays and weddings to graduations, corporate events, grand openings, and more, they create unique displays tailored to every occasion. 🎈✨

Learn more at www.balloonsbyamber.com

Thank you to our Ribbon Cutting Sponsors, Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc. and Skowhegan Savings Bank!

08/28/2026

This month’s Friday Feature takes us to the Thomas College Ice Vault in Hallowell! We stopped by to learn more about the rink, its role in the community, and the programs and activities that keep it busy throughout the year. 🏒⛸️

Watch this month’s feature to see more!

A special thank you to Fourteen Forty Financial for supporting our Friday Feature series. 💙

08/28/2026

Join us in welcoming the United Community Living Center Augusta to the KV Chamber! 🥳🤝

Located in Augusta, the United Community Living Center provides a caring connection for neighbors experiencing homelessness — so immediate needs are met and next steps feel possible. They are a low-barrier community resource center, offering a caring connection for unhoused and fragilely housed individuals.

UCLC offers a safe place to rest during open hours, access basic supports, and get help navigating housing, benefits, and documentation. They coordinate with partners across the greater Augusta area so people don’t have to figure it out alone. 🫂

Learn more on their website https://uclcme.org/

Thank you to our new member sponsors Augusta Civic Center and Central Maine Power!

08/27/2026

Last night was the perfect summer evening for our August Business After Hours at Interstate Bowling Center & Town Line Sports Grille in Hallowell! ☀️

Their outdoor patio was a great setting to catch up with members, play some lawn games, eat some fantastic BBQ, and enjoy the summer breeze. 🌿

The patio is also available for private rentals, including BBQs, staff outings, celebrations, and other group gatherings. Learn more on their page!

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our sponsors Cross Insurance, Kennebec Savings Bank, Valley Beverage, and the University of Maine at Augusta for their continued support. 👏

08/27/2026

Join the Kennebec Valley Chamber and Blueberryvintageco for a Ribbon Cutting at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 3! ✂🥳

Located at 127 Main St. in Winthrop, Blueberry Vintage Co. offers a thoughtfully curated array of unique vintage and antique treasures and cozy, cottagecore-inspired finds, with plenty of charm and character waiting to be discovered. 🫐

Learn more on their website! www.blueberryvintagecompany.com

Thank you to our Ribbon Cutting Sponsors, Area Staffing Solutions, Inc. and Skowhegan Savings Bank.

08/26/2026

Join us in welcoming CommuterCart to the KV Chamber! 🥳🚗

CommuterCart connects your everyday commute with deliveries that already match your route. Move goods more efficiently, cut emissions, and earn — without driving a single extra mile. Shop locally throughout your state!

Learn more on their website www.commutercart.com

Thank you to our new member sponsors Augusta Civic Center and Central Maine Power!

08/25/2026

A limited number of tickets are still available for the Travis Mills Foundation’s Building Strength Gala on September 12! 🎟️

This special evening supports the Foundation’s work serving veterans and first responders and will help further the future of its Warrior PATHH program. 🇺🇸

Learn more and reserve your tickets in the original post below!

A limited number of tickets are now available for the Travis Mills Foundation’s Building Strength Gala.

Join us Saturday, September 12, at the Travis Mills Foundation Veterans Retreat in Rome for one of the Foundation’s premier fundraising events of the year.

This year’s Gala comes at an exciting time for TMF as construction continues on the new Warrior PATHH facility. The new space will expand the Foundation’s ability to serve veterans and first responders through its post-traumatic growth program.

Spend an incredible evening at the Retreat, hear more about what’s ahead and help us continue building the future of Warrior PATHH.

Tickets are $300 per person or $500 per couple.

🎟️ Reserve your tickets today: https://pro.gofundme.com/event/2026-tmf-building-strength-gala/e813061

08/24/2026

A huge thank you to the Maine Sports Commission for supporting IRONMAN 70.3 Maine through their marketing grant program! 🙌

With their support, we were able to print and distribute more than 1,000 spectator guides, helping connect athletes and visitors with local restaurants, businesses, and some of the best places to watch the race throughout the Kennebec Valley. We’re grateful for their continued investment in this event and our region! 🌲🏊🚴🏃‍♀️

Organizers of nine sporting events across the state will use Maine Sports Commission grants for marketing efforts designed to expand audiences and boost visitor spending.

08/24/2026

This is the LAST WEEK to submit nominations for the 2027 Kenney Awards! 🤩

Nominate a business or local leader here: https://forms.gle/MXahUWSbWitbR9NG8

The KV Chamber is excited to begin accepting nominations for the 2027 Kenney Awards, happening January 22, 2027! 🎉

The Kenney Awards are one of Central Maine’s largest celebrations recognizing the businesses, organizations, and professionals making a lasting impact on the Kennebec Valley.

Help us shine a spotlight on the leaders, innovators, and community champions who make the Kennebec Valley thrive! ✨

Learn more and submit nominations here: https://forms.gle/kz9uuTcDVaxYDCLg8

Deadline to submit nominations is August 29, 2026.

08/24/2026

Join us in welcoming Fieldstone Media & Studio to the KV Chamber! 🥳🎥

Fieldstone Media & Studio in Hallowell is a full-service production partner creating high-quality video content for businesses, nonprofits, and meaningful storytelling since 2009.

With deep roots in both documentary and promotional work, they bring a cinematic sensibility to every project, supporting corporate videos, interviews, educational content, and television advertising through a streamlined production experience from start to finish. Their fully equipped studio and production team are built for professional capture and post-production. 🎞

Learn more on their website! www.fieldstonemedia.com

Thank you to our new member sponsors Augusta Civic Center and Central Maine Power!