Kennebec Valley Chamber
Serving the Kennebec Valley, Maine Region
Information About The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
About Us
The KV Chamber was founded in 1932 and has been a key part of the business community and a driving force in the development of this fantastic region.
With over 700 member businesses and organizations, the chamber provides countless services to the community and our members.
Some of the key functions of our chamber are
- Legislative Support
- Community Events
- Educational Seminars
- Economic Development
- Business Networking Opportunities
Proudly Serving:
Augusta | Belgrade | Chelsea | Dresden | Farmingdale | Fayette | Gardiner | Hallowell | Jefferson | Litchfield | Manchester | Monmouth | Mount Vernon | Pittston | Randolph | Readfield | Richmond | Somerville | Wayne | West Gardiner | Whitefield | Windsor | Winthrop
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Nathan R. Cotnoir, Chair
Camden National Bank, Augusta
Alec Rogers, Chair Elect
Quality Inn & Suites Maine Evergreen Hotel, Augusta
Leon Emery, Vice Chair
Emery's Meat & Produce, Gardiner
Matthew R. Tardiff, Treasurer
J.S. McCarthy Printers, Augusta
Cathy A. Demerchant, Human Resources
Capital Area Staffing Solutions, Inc., Augusta
Steven H. Marson, Past Chair
Central Maine Pyrotechnics, Hallowell
Chuck W. Hays, Past Treasurer
MaineGeneral Health, Augusta
Katie L. Doherty, President & CEO
Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
Board Members
Karen E. Boston
Lipman & Katz P.A., Augusta
Lori Dube
Sprague & Curtis Real Estate, Augusta
Elisa Ellis, Special Counsel
Ellis Law, LLC, Augusta
Sue Grenier
G&E Roofing Co., Inc., Augusta
Randy Hutchins
O’Connor AutoPark, Augusta
Eric Jermyn
Cross Insurance Agency - Employee Benefits, Portland & Augusta
Earl Kingsbury
Augusta Civic Center, Augusta
Stacey L. Morrison
Ganneston Construction Corp., Augusta
Richard Parkhurst
Stained Glass Express, Manchester
Michele Pelletier
Performance Foodservice - NorthCenter, Augusta
Lynn M. Quirion
Macomber, Farr & Whitten, Augusta
Andrew E. Silsby
Kennebec Savings Bank
Eric N. Stinneford
Central Maine Power, Augusta
Tim Walton
Walton External Affairs, Augusta
Rebecca M. Wyke
University of Maine at Augusta
Committees
Board Representation on Chamber Committees
1. Executive committee: (as needed) Nathan Cotnoir, Chair.
This committee includes the officers of the corporation as elected by the Board. Duties include appointing a President and CEO, subject to Board approval, and serving as finance committee.
2. Whatever Family Festival: (monthly spring)
This committee plans and executes Great Kennebec River Whatever Family Festival and Day in Capitol Park summer event from mid-June through July 4.
Staff: Kayla Tracy
3. Kennebec Leadership Institute: (monthly) Claudia Quintal (UMA) chair, Matthew Tardiff (board liaison)
This committee plans and executes annual leadership program.
Staff: Katie Doherty
Map & Directions
From I-95 South: Take Exit 109A and keep right to merge onto Western Avenue. Take a right into Augusta Crossing, then take a Left at the light near Target. This will bring you to a light back onto Western Avenue - get in the center lane to turn left. Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce will be on your right.
From I-95 North: Take Exit 109 and keep right to merge onto Western Avenue. Take a right into Augusta Crossing, then take a Left at the light near Target. This will bring you to a light back onto Western Avenue - get in the center lane to turn left. Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce will be on your right.
Our Mission
The KV Chamber exists to enhance
life quality by strengthening our
regional economy.
Hours
Monday ~ 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday ~ 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday ~ 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday ~ 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday ~ 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.