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Cornerstone VNA Home. Health. Hospice.

Susan M. Paquette

178 Farmington Road

Rochester, NH 03867

800-691-1133

spaquette@cornerstonevna.org 


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Meet Your Chamber Ambassador of the Month!
Ana Knowles
Bank of Maine
659 US Route 1, York, ME
207.363.3373
aknokwles@thebankofmaine.com

Q: What are your successes?
A:
  • 22 years in business leadership
  • Work, live & play in York, ME!
  • Treasurer of York Village Business Association

Q: What interested you in becoming an Ambassador?

A: To educate and support new Chamber members so that they can take full  advantage of all member benefits.

 

Q: What are some of the benefits you see from being involved in the community?

A: Community involvement affords me the opportunity to support local initiatives that I believe in while developing lasting professional relationships and friendships. 

 

Thank you Ana!! 

 

Check out a list of ambassadors here

2014 Icebreakers
 
April 24 - Member Showcase - American Legion

June 18 - Bangor Savings

no July & August Icebreakers

September 17 - York Family Eyecare

November 19 - TBA - Annual Dinner

December 3 - TBA - Holiday Icebreaker & Scholarship Silent Auction

Are you interested in hosting an Icebreaker at your business in 2014? We still need hosts for the dates that say TBA. It's first come, first served - if you're interested in a date, please contact Steph at stephanie@yorkme.org
March 20, 2014
Guidebooks are here!
2014/15 Guidebooks are in!!  Anne Sweeney took the beautiful photo we used on the cover and Joline from Central Maine Graphics did the layout again this year!
Please stop by to pick up a box (or boxes) or let us know if you need them delivered to you. You can email stephanie@yorkme.org or call us 207.363.4422. If you do stop by, please make sure to check in with us inside before you take any boxes.

for hosting the March Icebreaker last night!

We had a great turnout and the fiesta theme was so much fun! Shore-Built did a great job of showcasing their space and works. The food from Loco Coco's was truly awesome!

Thank you to the businesses who donated raffle prizes: 

Ricci Lumber

Central Appliance & Furniture

Loco Coco's

Shore-Built

The Cabot Family

J. Hilburn Men's Clothier

Take Flight Aerial Adventure Course

The Barn

Shoofly Creative

Advocate Consulting  

Golf Tournament
16th Annual Golf Tournament 
Monday, June 9, 2014 
(Rain date, if course is closed: August 25)

REMINDER:
Deadline for early sign-up is April 1st!
 
Pay in full prior to April 1st and receive 1/2 off one round of golf at the Ledges, to be played anytime after September 15, 2014.


Presented by  Wiggly Bridge Distillery
 
8:30am Shot Gun Start / Scramble Format  
Located at:
 
BBQ Luncheon and Player Awards Reception at 2:30 pm

Tournament theme is "Let's Heat It Up" 
$20 from each player entry fee will be donated to the 2015 fuel assistance program. The funds will benefit a household located in the Greater York Region.

The more that play, the more we will pay!

Sign up to play & pay in full prior to
April 1st and receive 1/2 off one round of golf at the Ledges, to be played anytime after September 15, 2014. 

Please help us make the 16th Annual Golf Tournament one of the best ever! By sponsoring the event, your business will receive a lot of promotion and you are invited to attend the BBQ Luncheon and Player Awards Reception scheduled for approximately 2:30 pm. Depending on the level of sponsorship that you choose, you may also receive an invitation to the Wiggly Bridge VIP tent prior to the luncheon.

Questions? Contact Holly or Steph at 207.363.4422 or holly@yorkme.org / stephanie@yorkme.org 
April Icebreaker & Member Showcase

We invite you to showcase your business and set-up a 4' table top booth to promote your business at our Member Showcase & April Icebreaker at the American Legion! This is one of the icebreakers that we invite the public to attend so that your business receives additional exposure. We normally have 25-30 businesses displaying their professions and holding raffles at each table. To register, please fill out a sign-up form and either fax it to 207-363-7320; drop it off or mail it to the Chamber; or you are welcome to email it to stephanie@yorkme.org if you are interested in participating in the Member Showcase. Please note: The ABSOLUTE deadline for reserving a space is Friday, April 18, 2014.

Winter Farmers' Market - Final Date - 3/29
York Winter Farmers' Market   
Next Saturday, March 29
from 9:00am - 1:00pm 
Located indoors at The American Legion, 9 Hannaford Drive, York 
Sponsored by The Bank of Maine

Dates: Nov 23, Dec 7 & 21, Jan 4 & 18, Feb 1 & 15, Mar 1, 15 & 29 
Local farmers, specialty food producers and crafters will sell their fresh produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, cheeses, homemade goodies and so much more! We also have a collection box for the York Food Pantry at each market and perishable items ARE accepted! For example, you could buy a bag a mixed greens for yourself and one to donate! For more information please visit the market website: www.gatewayfarmersmarket.com

1 Stonewall Lane York, Maine 03909 . www.gatewaytomaine.org . 207.363.4422 . info@yorkme.org

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