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The Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council and our network of affiliates and partners are delighted to once again host Maine’s premier one-day business event.

For one very special day, the notion that “It ’s Happen i ng Here” appl ies most specifically to the festivities, productivity, networking and generally upbeat business climate concentrated in the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, venue for the 16th annual Androscoggin Business to Business Trade Show, the epicenter of business vitality in the state of Maine.

Beg i n n i ng w it h t he k ickof f Cha mber breakfast at the Bates College Commons and continuing through the After Hours party in the evening, this event promises, as usual, to harness enormous energy toward the common objectives of renewed prosperity – for the community, for exhibitors, and for those in attendance.

The theme for this year’s gathering is Dest i nat ion : In novat ion, recog n it ion t h at t hos e w ho a re emer g i ng most successfully from the depths of the recent recession are doing so by having devised new ways of doing business, new ways of controlling costs, new ways of accessing ma rket s ; a nd rene we d empha si s on networking, of connecting with friends, col leag ues, prospects a nd customers. The impact of innovation in all areas of commerce is exemplified by the work of the keynote breakfast speaker, Michael Austermeier, currently overseeing efforts by Lufthansa Technic to renovate the historic

Starliner Superstar aircraft now based at the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport. The creativity with which this project is being undertaken ref lects the unprecedented dimensions of creativity being demonstrated by loca l businesses, and t he B2B is a celebration of economic creativity.

The Lew iston-Auburn communit y has been a significant driver of business evolu- tion and 21st century innovation for years, and the col laboration between L AEGC (and its subsidiary organizations: Lewiston Development Corp. and Auburn Business Development Cor p.), t he A nd roscog- g i n Cou nt y C ha mber of Com merc e, municipal leadership in both Lewiston and Auburn, and a host of other civic, business, educational, healthcare and non-

profit enterprises have energized those efforts. And in many respects, the B2B energizes the collaboration, reaffirming the community commitment to prosperity for 16 consecutive years.

Most of all, the B2B is about connections: strengthening long-term alliances, forming new ones. The show has been called the greatest assembly of business talent, energy, commitment, and optimism in one place at one time, any where in Maine. Many exhibitors – and, notably, most sponsors – are returning after many successful years of affiliation with the show, a true testimony to the effectiveness of the possibilities the show provides, as well as to the liveliness of our community.

While it’s difficult to measure the true extent of economic recovery as yet, the impact of the B2B has been evaluated, quantified and validated by exhibitors and visitors alike for years, and at no time has this unique opportunity to form meaningful connections been more important than it is right now. The show is a microcosm of LAEGC’s overarching mission.

Hav i ng just com memorated ou r 30t h a nniversa r y, t he Grow t h Counci l has been devoted to improving the business climate of Lewiston-Auburn by attracting ne w a nd ex pa nd i ng bu si ne s se s a nd helping reinforce the prosperity of those already here. LAEGC provides technical a s si st a nc e, s ite loc at ion a s si st a nc e, gap f inancing and marketing support. Perhaps most importantly, the Grow th Council has, in its 30 years, helped shorten the distance across the Androscoggin,

creating a cooperative, integrated business community on the base of two vibrant cities. Businesses assisted by LAEGC have contributed more than $216 million to the tax base of Lewiston and Auburn in just the past decade, helping minimize the tax burden for existing businesses and homeowners.

An average of 15,000 people have worked in Growth Council-assisted jobs in the past 10 years. Virtually everyone living or working in this community has been touched by L AEGC-assisted organizations, and nearly all of those organizations have been impacted by the tens of thousands who have passed through the B2B since its inception.

While the show is all about business, it is also a day-long party, with food, games, gifts; there is Wi-Fi access, a variety of free therapeutic massages and skin care attention. And, of course, it’s mostly about networking – both among the nearly 200 exhibitors and between exhibitors and some 2,500 expected visitors. So, thank you to our sponsors, our planning committee, our wonderful staff and volunteers. Thanks to everyone who has renewed their confidence in the value of this unique occasion. And please plan to join us for one of the most exciting and productive days on the entire 2011 business calendar.

See you at the show.

Lucien B. GosselinLAEGC415 Lisbon St., P.O. Box 1188Lewiston, ME 04243-1188Phone: 784-0161www.economicgrowth.org

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2011 Business to Business Trade Show exhibitor profilesA-Copi, Inc.203, Paul Deschamp, Principal Ma nager, Ga rd i ner, 207- 623-2674. We offer Maine businesses the best printing, copying, and faxing products and Information Technology services around. We are locally owned and operated.

Absolute Marketing & Design337, Lisa Schulz, CEO, Lewiston, 207-400-9324.

Affordable Exhibit Displays510, Dena Wing, Sales Manager, Lewiston, 207-782-6175. We are your local source for all exhibit displays and printing needs. Since 1994, this family-owned company has serviced more than 10,000 clients.

Albin, Randall & Bennett, CPA’s421, Jason C. Leblanc,Director, Por t la nd, 207-772-1981. W it h offices in Portland and Lewiston, we provide tax, accounting, and ma nagement a nd information technolog y consulting services throughout New England.

Amtrak Downeaster 508, Natalie M. A l len, Sa les & Ma rket ing, Port la nd, 207-780-1000. We operate five round trips daily between Portland, Maine, and Boston, Massachusetts. For schedules, fares, and great savings visit www.amrakdowneaster.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL.

Androscoggin Bank504, Debbie Grif f in, Lew iston, 207-784-9164. Founded in 1870, we prov ide f ina ncia l ser v ices t o i n d i v i d u a l s , b u s i n e s s e s , governments, and municipalities. We serve communities throughout Central and Mid-Coast Maine

Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce 3 0 2 , Su e M a r t i n s , P r o g r a m Coordinator, Lewiston, 207-783-2249. We provide and promote business advocacy, and economic, com mu n it y, a nd educat iona l suppor t a nd development for Androscoggin County businesses.

Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity 210, Kim Veilleux, Auburn, 207-786-2598. We are a non-profit organization who believe all people deserve decent, affordable homes. We partner with volunteers and low-income

families to build those homes.

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice526, Lisa Cailler, Provider Relations Coordinator, Lewiston, 207-795-9403. A HC &H is a non-prof it, Medicare-certif ied agency that prov ide s sk i l le d home c a re, supportive care, and hospice care for residents of Androscoggin,

Franklin, Oxford, and northern Cumberland Counties.

Androscoggin Land Trust202, Jonathan LaBonte, Executive Director, Auburn, 207-782-2302. We are a membership-supported c o n s e r v a t i o n o r g a n i z a t i o n de d ic ate d to prote c t i ng t he i m p o r t a n t n a t u r a l a r e a s , traditional landscape, and outdoor ex per ience a long t he cent ra l Androscoggin River corridor.

Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments109, Di na Jack son, Econom ic Development Specialist, Auburn, 207-783-9186. We are a non-profit, quasi-governmental membership organization providing planning/d e v e l o p m e n t s e r v i c e s t o com mu n it ies a nd busi nesses in Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford counties.

Anthoine Financial Group506, Wendy L evesque, Of f ice Admin, Auburn, 207-689-3400. Our focus is to provide strategic solutions and dedicated service to the areas of employee benefits, insurance, and asset management/company retirement plans.

Auburn-Lewiston YMCA6 0 8 , C h r i s She a , Ma r k e t i n g Director, Auburn, 207-795-4095. At the Y, our cause is strengthening community with a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We are here to support you!

Auburn Savings Bank525, A l len Sterl ing, President, Lewiston, 207-782-0400. We offer a long-range of financial services with a friendly personal touch that ref lects its small size and its understanding of local needs.

Augusta State Airport418, Jane Dumas, Augusta. We cover your transportation needs –airline, car rental and charter.

Austin Associates, P.A. CPA’s324, Hillary F. Eaton, Diretor of Marketing & Business Develop- ment, Auburn, 207-783-9111. Our commitment to service excellence benef it s ou r cl ient s. We a re dedicated to a policy of honest, fair, and confidential treatment.

Bangor Savings Bank2 0 5 , C h r i s t i n e B o s s e , V P -Retail Manager, Lewiston, 207- 7 8 2 -213 3 . W i t h m o r e t h a n $2.5 bil l ion in assets, we offer

retai l banking and investment management services to Maine consumers, as well as comprehensive commercial, corporate, payroll administration, insurance, a nd sma l l bu si ness ba n k i ng services to Maine businesses.

Bank of America52 3, A ngela Snow, A s si st a nt Manager, Auburn, 207-786-9038. Operating in a l l 50 states and more t ha n 40 cou nt r ies w it h approx i mately 6,000 ba n k i ng centers and 18,000+ ATMs, we are the Bank of Opportunity.

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Bonney Staffing Center425, Kelly Jaeger, Branch Manager, L e w i ston, 207-78 3-70 0 0. T he economy demands we “buy local.” Consider BONNEY for your next

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Building Solutions310, Tracey Steuber, Business Relations Manager, Oxford, 207-539-8787. A Plan/Design/Build is a Commercia l & Indust r ia l Const r uct ion a nd Rea l Estate Development firm. From Concept to Creation, Building Solutions Provides you More!

Camden National Bank303, Diane McManus, Regional Vice President, Lew iston, 207-344-6841. Along with its division, Union Trust, we are a full-service community bank with 37 banking offices serving coastal, western, central and eastern Maine.

Cape Air – Augusta State Airport418, Leslie Myrbeck, Director of Community Relations, Hyannis, 866 -227-3247. We of fer t h ree daily f lights from Augusta State Airport to Boston. Visit us online at capeair.com

Career Center803, Paul Goding, Business Service Coordinator, Lewiston, 207-753-9037. We bring employers and

jobseekers together through a localized statewide network of professional employment, training and career development resources.

Carrier’s Lawn & Landscape8 0 0, D u st i n Ca r r ier, O w ner, Lewiston, 207-577-8256. Special- i z ing in commercia l proper t y maintenance, including lawn care, parking, lot sweeping, and snow plowing services.

Cassiel’s Day Spa517 & 518, Sue Kel ley, Of f ice Manager, Lewiston, 207-783-3321. We employ a staff of 17, which offer a full-spectrum of hair services; spa manicures and pedicures; electrolysis; permanent make-up, and more.

Central Maine Community College323, Susa n Stacey, Cor porate Training Coordinator, Auburn, 207-755-5282. Provides a variety of t ra ining progra ms ta i lored to meet specif ic business and community training needs. We offer a broad range of non-credit courses, programs and workshops. Potential sources of public support can be explored.

Central Maine Medical Center502 & 503, Kathy Becvar, Director of Annual Fund, Lewiston, 207-795-2947. We are a tertiary hospital

specializing in cardiac, cancer, t rau ma a nd women’s hea lt h. CMMC offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical specialties.

Central Maine Orthopaedics309, Jef f W ig ton, Di rector of Operations, Auburn, 207-783-1328. “Best in Orthopaedic Care” We are one of the largest ambulatory orthopaedic care centers in New England located in Auburn realizes some 40,000 patient visits per year.

Century 21 Advantage408, Angie White, Broker/Owner, Lewiston, 207-782-2121. We are here to make the buying and selling experience pleasant, problem-free and satisfying for our clients. We offer the benefit of local expertise combined with the knowledge and resources of the largest and most successful real estate franchise in the world.

Champoux Insurance Agency705, Dick Albert, Manager, Lewis- ton, 207-783-2246. Three genera- tions of quality insurance coverage and personalized service for your business, personal, and financial insurance needs. Let us protect you – today!

City of Auburn431 & 432, Karen Veilleux, Auburn, 207-333-6601. Progressive munici- pality working to build a solid future for citizens and businesses. Auburn has a population of over 24,000 people, land area of 66 sq. mi., and ranks 2nd lowest in crime of Maine’s 10 largest communities.

City of Lewiston311 & 312, Mark McComas, Deputy Dir. of Econ. & Comm. Dev., Lewiston, 207-513-3000. The Dept. of Economic and Community Development offers site location assistance, commercial financing, streamlined development review and permitt ing process and access to state and local business assistance programs. The city has grant money available for facades and elevators in downtown buildings, and low interest housing repair loans to homeowners city-wide who meet income guidelines and to landlords who own residential properties in targeted areas.

Clark Insurance319, Kerry Peabody, Portland, 207-774-6257. We are an employee-owned agency that has ser ved Maine businesses and families for 80 years. If you’re covered by Clark, you’re covered with confidence.

Clear Drains for Maine, LLC602, Matt Timberlake, President, Livermore, 207-897-3348. We provide trenchless pipe rehabilitation for residential and commercial properties. Sewer and drain lines repaired with no digging. Visit us at www.cleardrainsofmaine.com

Coldwell Banker Millett Realty521, Sharon Millett, Owner, Auburn, 207-782-8311. Central Maine’s #1 selling office offering residential and commercial brokerage services. www.millettrealty.com.

Community Concepts / Community Concepts Finance Corp.434, 435 & 436, Dennis J. Lajoie, Director, Lewiston, 207-333-6513. We are a non-profit corporation serving Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties providing over 75 different social service programs. Community Concepts Finance Corporation is a community loan fund serving the businesses and residential lending needs.

Community Credit Union500 & 501, Jennifer Hogan, Market- ing Director, Lewiston, 207-783-2096. We are a member-owned organization whose purpose is to serve the f inancial needs of indiv idua ls and businesses in Androscoggin County.

Community Little Theatre804, Danielle Sicotte, Marketing Assistant, Auburn, 207-795-0958. Entering our 72nd season, we are a nonprofit amateur theatre producing professional-quality, live entertainment from award-winning Broadway musicals to g r ipping dra mas a nd beloved comedies.

Decorators Network, Inc.420, Larry R. Morin, President, Lewiston, 207-784-1424. We are a full-service window treatment d e c o r a t i n g c e n t e r o f f e r i n g est i mat i ng, consu ltat ion a nd select ion of top na me bra nd


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Dirigo Health Agency107, Gloria Tomsa, Director of Operat ions, Aug usta, 207-287-9963. Offers a range of programs including DirigoChoice, Part-Time Worker Voucher Program, Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan and Health Coverage Tax Credit. For more information, visit us at www.dirigohealth.maine.gov.

DeSigns by Skip, LLC616, Karl Lalemand, CEO, Auburn, 207-78 4- 0 098. We have been ser v ing Maine and companies across American with promotional and printing needs since 1976.

DownEast Energy320, Mike Leslie, General Manager, Lisbon Falls, 207-319-1358. We sell heating oil and propane, energy-efficient equipment, and a full range of services to keep homes and businesses comfortable all year long.

Eaton Peabody Consulting Group335, Veron ica Costa, Ad m i n- istrative Assistant, Augusta, 207-622-9820. We prov ide ser v ices in the areas of business growth init iat ives ; loca l and regiona l economic development; political a nd gov er n ment a l r e l at ion s consulting; and community and stakeholder relations.

Edward Jones527, Joel Spea k man, Financia l Advisor, South Paris, 207-743-2041. We provide financial services to investors throughout the United States. Services include stocks, bond s, mut ua l f u nd s, I R A’s, business retirement plans, l i fe insurance and annuities.

Efficiency Maine Business Program507, Timothy Clark, Small Business Program Coordinator, Augusta, 207-622-6888. We promote the state-wide effort for more efficient use of electricity to help businesses reduce energy costs and improve Maine’s environment.

EFX Performances, Inc. 206, Lori Baker, ESM, Auburn, 207-577-0524. We are an embedded wearable technology designed to maximize one’s performance and overall well-being by increasing balance, strength, flexibility and may decrease pain, stress and tension.

Encompass Marketing & Design513, Candace Sanborn, Managing Partner, Auburn, 207-755-9445. We are a comprehensive services f irm of ta lented professionals, integrating marketing, graphic design, public relations and social media under one umbrel la to support the branding and financial goals of business and non-profit organizations.

ERA Worden Realty423, Timothy F. Worden, Desig- nated Broker, Auburn, 207-784-0159. For 35 years our proven products and services have been created to help our award-winning professionals provide services that go above and beyond!

EXO Elevator317, Rebecca Loveland, Senior Sales Executive, Litchfield, (207) 356-3901. We are a Maine owned and operated company providing

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FairPoint Communications400 & 401, Chip Underhill, Senior Manager, South Portland, 207-648-3304. We provide Maine businesses with reliable and affordable high-speed Inter net, web ser v ices, email, phone and TV. Visit www.fairpoint.com for more!

Finance Authority of Maine404, Cindy Roy, Communications Coordinator, Augusta, 207-620-3505. Our unique mission is to focus on financial solutions for both business and higher education – to strengthen Maine’s economy by developing well-capitalized businesses and skilled employees.

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from a number of new economic development a nd com mu n it y enhancement projects. Today’s Lewiston-Auburn is a very different and more dynamic place than the Twin Cities of a decade ago.

Over the past 30 years, the state’s second largest population center has steadily transit ioned from rely i ng on tex t i le, shoe a nd t rad it iona l ma nu fact u r i ng to robust sectors such as health care, high-precision manufacturing, distribution/logistics, f inancial and business services, and the creative economy.

L a st yea r, U.S. Rep. M ichael Michaud announced that federal funding had been approved t o b u i l d a n e w Ve t e r a n s Administration clinic in Lewis- t o n . T h e n e w $ 2 0 -m i l l i o n , 32,000-square-foot community-based outpatient clinic for military veterans has broken ground in Lewiston and will be located at 15 Challenger Drive off the Alfred A. Plourde Parkway.

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Call centers continue to migrate to the Twin Cities. Argo Marketing Group, working in conjunction w i t h t h e L e w i s t o n - A u b u r n Economic Growth Council, moved into their new 5,000-square-foot, second floor location at 415 Lisbon Street in Lewiston creating an additional 50 new jobs.

A f u l l-ser v ice direct-response marketing f irm specializing in vendor ma nagement, qua l it y control, call center development a nd c a mpa ig n ma na gement, Argo continues to set the industry standard for efficiency.

Located in the Auburn Mall, the TD Bank Call Center is now up and running. The state-of-the-art, 60,000-square-foot facility wil l employ up to 500 representatives 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year. The env ironmenta l ly f r iend ly ca l l center w i l l soon ach ieve LEED Gold certif ication and is engineered to have a low impact on the environment. According to PR Newswire, TD bank has a 10-year lease on the cornerstone property in the Auburn Mall with the price tag for the project at an estimated $16 million.

L-A’s hea lt h ca re i ndust r y is the largest in the area, as more people in Lewiston-Auburn are employed in health care related work than any other profession. Bedard Medical recently expanded operations into Auburn, building a

new state-of-the-art facility at 359 Minot Avenue. The 60,000-square-foot, $4.3-mil l ion faci l it y w i l l house the corporate offices, Bedard Senior Ca re, Beda rd Medica l, a new pha r mac y a nd employ approximately 45-50 employees.

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Gamache & Lessard Co.331, Ron Peyser, Owner, Auburn, 207-782-0052. We are a custom w indow treatment retai l store and workroom. We specialize in both residential and commercial applications. We also do floorings, carpet, tile, and wood.

GHM Insurance Agency536, James Sanborn, Auburn, 207-689-9171. We offer exceptional service and competitive rates. We are conveniently located in Auburn, Augusta, and Waterville, and are happy to provide quotes for all types of insurance.

Gleason Media6 0 0, Bon n ie McHug h, W E Z R S t a t i o n M a n a g e r , A u b u r n , 207-78 4 -5 8 6 8 . We pr ov ide a combination of Radio, Internet and Eblast Marketing which we call “ProActive Advertising.” This approach attracts new customers to your business and also keeps your regular customers returning more often.

Great Falls Balloon Festival413, Mel l Ha m ly n, Treasu rer, Auburn, 207-240-5931. 2011 Great Falls Balloon Festival, August 19-21.

Great Falls Insurance Co.509, T homa s E . St acey, V ice President, Auburn, 207-333-3257. Workers’ Compensation company working with Maine businesses to control losses and premium expenses through an on-site risk assessments.

Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy604, Pam Morgan, Clinic Manager, Auburn, 207-784-6462. We provide a holistic approach to physical therapy utilizing advanced manual skills to restore bio-mechanics, r e d u c e m u s c l e s p a s m a n d complaints of pain

Harvest Hill Farms338, John Wallace, Events and Marketing, W. Poland, 207-557-4256. Representing our Country Farm Market, Farm House Pizza & Deli, Big Corn Maze Adventure, and Pumpkin Lands. The Gauntlet Hau nte d Nig ht R ide, Ma i ne Apple Company and Re-Harvest Recycling.

Hebron Academy313, Anna Skeele, Assistant to the Dir. of Admissions & Financial Aide, Hebron, 207-966-5225. We work to inspire and guide boys and girls in grades 6 through post- graduate to reach their highest potential in mind, body, and spirit.

Heutz Premium Pellet Systems701 & 702, Tim Heutz, President, Lewiston, 207-782-3171. We are a local company specializing in bulk delivery of premium wood pellets, as well as installation of pellet stoves, boilers, and pellet conversion burners. Winners of 2010 Cool Chamber Award. Visit www.heutzpellets.com

Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch427 & 428, A manda Theberge, Director of Sales, Auburn, 207-784-4433. Everything where you need it at Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch the location for all of your room needs, meetings, social events and more.

Isaacson & Raymond4 3 0 , S u s a n G o r d o n , O f f i c e Mg r., Lew iston, 207-795-5000. Experience matters when it comes to legal issues. We have seven lawyers with nearly 175 years of combined ex per ience ser v ing indiv idua ls and businesses in Central Maine.

Japelco Electrical Contractors704, John A. Pape, Owner, Turner, (207) 224-8299. We are a ful l-service electrical contractor. We

specialize in whole house manual and automatic generators, LED lighting, and renovations, rewiring, repair and troubleshooting.

JobsInME.com511, Nei l Boor jia n, Event Co- ordinator, Westbrook, 877-374-1088. Founded in 1999, we are the largest job board in Maine, with more local job postings than any ot her resource. The compa ny specializes in connecting local employers with qualif ied local candidates who want to work in Maine at a lower cost than other recruiting methods.

Jockey Person to Person426, Kathryn Beausang, Senior Comfort Specialist, Greene, 207-946-7635. We are a global company that has enjoyed more than 134 years of innovation and success. Jockey’s designers have created looks that carry a busy woman from day to night in comfort and style.

Kaplan University603, Matthew Cote, Campus Dir., Lewiston, 207-513-3660. We strive to provide Maine employers with qua l i f ied g raduates f rom ou r Associate’s and Bachelor’s Degree prog ra ms. Stop by our boot h to learn how we can help your company succeed!

Katahdin Studio Furniture219, Jo h n S t a s s , P r e s i d e n t , Lewiston, 207-783-2969. We design and build custom furniture for the home, business and institution. We service a world-wide and often celebrity clientele.

Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine617, Cat hy Cu m m i ngs, MC A , Auburn, 207-689-9800. One of t he fastest g row ing a nd most innovative companies, we are now the 3rd largest real estate company in America!

Kripalu Therapeutic MassageShipyard Lounge, Katy G. Taylor, Owner, Auburn, 207-782-3217. Katy G. Taylor is a Registered Nurse and Reiki Master who is a Licensed Massage Therapist trained in Deep Tissue Massage and Cranio Sacral Therapy.

LAEGC110, Calvin Rinck, Marketing Dir., L ew iston, 207-784-0161. L-A’s primary economic development a genc y of fer s s ite s e a rche s, t e c h n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e , g a p financing, and marketing services

LED Saving Solutions605, Jake Perriello, Sales Manager, Scarborough, 207-450-5253. We are an LED lighting provider offering up to 80% savings on our light bill.

Lewiston-Auburn CA$H Coalition412, Dot t ie Perha m-W h it t ier, Coalition Co-Chair, Lewiston, 207-513-3121. We annually promote the Earned Income Tax Credit for low-to-modest income workers as well as provide the tax prep sites and financial education opportunities.

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(operated by Genesee & Wyom- ing), with international connections to deep sea ports via Canad- ia n Nat iona l ; a nd a busy a nd growing airport. The area also has a double-stack rail-to-truck intermodal facility located at a U.S. Customs port of entry. Excluding oil deliveries, if measured by the sheer volume of cargo containers, the Port of Auburn, an inland facility, is busier than the Port of Portland, Maine and is the state of Maine’s busiest port.

In 2004, the U.S. Department of Commerce approved creation of a General Purpose Foreign Trade Zone in Auburn. Foreign Trade Zone #263 sits on 760 acres and benef its qualif y ing companies that conduct international trade by eliminating, reducing, or deferring the payment of tariffs or duties on products or raw materia ls. The Lewiston-Auburn Economic Grow t h Cou nci l c a n prov ide Foreign Trade Zone services to companies within a 60-mile radius or 90-minute drive.

Some of the area’s major employers in transportation and logistics include Poland Spring, LePage Bakeries, VIP Parts and Service, the Wal-Mart Distribution Center, Savage Sa fe Ha nd l i ng (wh ich handles nearly 4,000 railcars and 12,000 truckloads of industrial raw materials per year), Estes Express, and Fed-Ex.

The new Auburn Industrial Park came to life with its first client,

developer Gendron & Gendron, which bui lt a state-of-t he-a r t wa rehouse for Bisson Tra ns- portation and NEPW, (formerly LynxUS). Bisson made a major investment in a 103,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility there. Gendron & Gendron hopes to eventually expand this facility to a 300,000-square-foot distribution center, serving not only the paper industry, but non- perishable food manufacturers and freight forwarders.

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The $1.4-million, 5,000-square-foot facility is the state’s newest m icrobrewer y a nd on ly cra f t brewery in New England to can its entire line of beers. Baxter Brew- ing Company currently produces

t wo st yles of a le, Pamola Xtra Pale Ale and Stowaway IPA, with plans for a third.

Making it much easier for young professionals to come and go as they please is critical to attracting them. That is the reason residents are delighted that the Auburn-L e w i s ton Mu n ic ipa l A i r p or t is work i ng w it h some sma l l, i nde p endent a i r l i ne s t o r e -establish passenger air service, with a route possibly going from Auburn to Washington, D.C., for as little as $111.

According to Si xel Consult ing Group, t he Aubu r n-L ew i ston air passenger market is likely to produce as many as 667 passengers per day each way (though not all would necessarily use the Auburn facility). The airport catchment area is projected to produce about $ 90 mi l l ion in a nnua l a irl ine revenue, or $123,300 in revenue per day, with fliers largely destined for East Coast destinations.

The Auburn-Lewiston Municipal A ir por t cont inues to work on plans to expand and renovate its terminal building to accommodate more aircraft, along with room for security screening for future passenger air service. The proposed plan calls for doubling the size of the facility to 7,000 square feet.

Another high-profile project that illuminates how L-A is playing to its new strengths - and is attracting internat iona l attent ion in t he process – is Lufthansa Technik’s

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Russ Dillingham Sun Journal photoA Lockheed Super Constellation aircraft inside a hangar at the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport in Auburn.

Amber Waterman Sun Journal photoChelsea Fournier laughs with the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce president, Chip Morrison, right, in March 2011 at Lewiston-Auburn College as she and Don Havener, left, await the announcement of who won LAEGC’s contest. Fournier was awarded almost $100,000 in business start-up aid for her massage therapy business.

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historic Lockheed Constellation restoration project. Lufthansa’s nonprofit foundation purchased t h ree ra re L ock heed L-16 49A “Super Star” aircrafts in a private sale in Auburn and is overseeing restoration of one aircraft that will be fully operational and built just as it would have come off the assembly line in the 1950s.

In the late 1950s, the Lockheed Constel lat ion series pioneered long-ra nge a ir t ravel w it h a n u npre c e dente d c apabi l it y of f lying more than 6,100 nautical miles. Lufthansa, one of the most revered and efficiently managed international companies in the world, has hired two dozen local tech n icia ns whom t hey have specially trained to work on this exciting project. The work is being completed in a 30,000-square-foot hanger at the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport.

This year also saw the introduction of the f irst ever “Launch L-A!”

contest. Drawing media interest and applications from around the country, the contest was geared towards native Lewiston-Auburn residents under the age of 30 and living outside of the Twin Cities, but wil l ing to relocate back to Lewiston-Auburn and open up their new business.

With nearly $100,000 worth of in-kind donations including cash, advertising and legal ser vices, nearly 2,000 votes were cast and the final vote was decided by less than one half of one percent.

Announced in March, the contest w inner, Chelsea Fournier, has already signed a rental agreement at 600 Turner St reet Pla za in Auburn, between Planet Fitness and the Social Security office.

Originally from Lewiston, Fournier plans to open the doors to her busi-ness – currently named Lifestyles Massage Incorporated – in the fall of this year. Fournier will partner with her sister, Kim Jacques, an experienced massage therapist, to run the daily operation of the new business.

Restaura nts continue to open their doors in the Twin Cities. Most recently, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar announced that they too will be locating in the 600 Turner Street

Plaza in Auburn. Expected to open in July, Buffalo Wild Wings will lease 6,000 square feet of space in the plaza and provide an estimated 80 additional jobs. They specialize

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Amber Waterman Sun Journal photoSlabs of concrete removed from a building at 600 Turner St. in Auburn sit in front of the building as workers prepare the space for a Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar. The restaurant is expected to open in July.

There’s plenty going on at this year’s Business to Business Trade Show:• Chamber Kick-Off Breakfast at Bates Common, 7:15 a.m.

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Lewiston Auburn Magazine217 & 218, Joshua Shea, Publisher, L e w i ston, 207- 6 89-5981. T he newest publicat ion ! The cit y/lifestyle magazine keeps readers on t he cutt ing edge of l i fe in Androscoggin County.

Liberty Mutual Insurance Group410, Pauline Pratt, Administrative Assistant, Lewiston, 207-782-7013. We provide insurance for your Auto, Home and Life.

Lowes – Auburn, ME #2514334, Marina Guarino, Sales Manager, Auburn, 207-514-2300. We provide customer-valued solutions with the best prices, products and services to make us the first choice of home improvement.

Maine Ahead433, Christine Parker, COO, Bangor, 207-941-1300. We are a monthly,

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Maine Awards/ Rogue Products / RogueWear417, Mark Rodrigue, Vice President, Lewiston, 207-786-2931. We have been in business since 1969. We provide trophies and awards for athletics and business, acrylics, crystal, laser engraving, imprinted s p o r t s w e a r, u n i f o r m s a n d manufacture gear and tote bags.

Maine Hosting Solutions407, Benjamin Burden, CTO, Bath, 207-442-9006. Web hosting made easy since 1996. Come to our booth and say the phrase, “I want my website in Maine,” to get free hosting for a year.

Maine I.T.Shipyard Lounge, Marvin Langley, Lewiston, 207-344-6140.

Maine Red Claws416, Christine Holtgren, Operations Manager, Portland, 207-210-6655. NBA Development league team affiliated with the Boston Celtics and the Charlotte Bobcats.

Maine Septic & Pumping204, Kathy-Rae Emmi, President, L e w i s t on , 2 0 7-78 2-59 4 0. We provide realtors and homeowners with State of Maine certified septic inspections, utilizing up-to-date camera-eye technology. MS&P has a septic pumping service.

Maine Source Homes101, Jon Mercier, Poland, 207-998-4101. We are a local family owned modular home dealer specializing i n t u r n-ke y pack a ge s w h ich includes foundations, well, septic and more. We are your source for affordable housing.

Maine Turnpike Authority321, Scott Tompkins, Public Rela- tions Manager, Portland, 207-482- 8152. We will continue to be a national leader in user fee highway travel and significant contributors to Maine’s transportation system.

Maine Veterans’ Home318, El l ie Newel l, Admissions Coordinator, South Paris, 207-743-6300. Located in South Paris, we are a multi-level care facility providing rehabilitation, long-term nursing,

dementia and residential care, caring for Maine veterans and their spouses or widows.

Mainebiz Publications700, Jenna Grant, Sales & Marketing Coordinator, Portland, 207-761-8379. We report on business news and issues statewide while providing a forum for ideas and opinion. With award-winning writing, graphics and photography, Mainebiz is Maine’s business news source.

McIntire Business Products805, Chuck Ridlon, Sales Rep., Concord, 800-847-2463. We are cent ra l ly located in Concord, NH, carrying the largest variety, selection and inventory of binding, la m i nat i ng a nd present at ion products in New England.

Mechanics Savings Bank703, Terri Cook, Loan Officer, Lew-iston, 207-333-4542. We offer a full-range of commercial and retail services from three locations in Au-burn, Lewiston and Windham. Our commercial bankers specialize in manufacturing, construction, retail and processional (business).

Morton Buildings, Inc.505, Scott Grondin, Sales Con- sultant, Auburn, 207-240-9069. We are the country’s premiere post-f ra me const r uct ion compa ny. We have a building for every budget with the strongest warranties in the industry.

Museum L/A522, Rachel Desg rossei l l ier s, E xecut ive Director, Lew iston, 207-333-3881. We tell the story of work and community in Lewiston-Auburn through engaging exhibits and special programs encouraging family fun and learning.

Nason Communications / Wireless Warehouse216, John Nason, Winthrop, 207-615-3333. We are an authorized agent for U.S. Cellular. We offer sales and service of all U.S. Cellular products and plans, plus a large variety of cellular accessories.

Nassau Broadcasting – Maine301, Dave Dean, Portland, 207-838-1462. Radio stations.

National Protective Agency329, Don Gag non, President/C EO, Aubu r n, 8 0 0 -292- 49 6 5. Contract security and investigation company located in Auburn. We provide highly trained armed/unarmed security agents, patrol services, background checks and private investigation services.

Natural Existence21 2 , L i s a -M a r i r S a s s e v i l l e , Independent Shacklee Distributor, L e w i ston, 207-240 -9388. T he world’s best natural whole health products. Products that help keep our families safe, improve our health, and protect our planet.

NewsSimply, LLC419, Debbie Pearce, Operations Manager, Portland, 207-400-4141. The on-line destination for readers who want statew ide news and information quickly and easily all in one easy to read format.

Next Level Business Coaching802, Kurk Lalemand, Owner, Auburn, 207-376-3239. L-A’s only business coaching firm. Helps build your business and balance your life. Ready to go to the NEXT Level?

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Business to Business Trade Show is utopia of sorts

Dick Gleason, mayor of Auburn and leader of the Gleason Media group of radio stations, said of the Business to Business Trade Show, “For anyone anxious to network and talk business, this show is a real utopia! It provides unbelievable access to real decision-makers.”

Glea son ha s be en a n ac t ive participant, exhibitor and sponsor of the Show just about from its inception. “I don’t think we were at the first show, the one held at Bates Mill,” he said, “but we’ve been there ever since.”

Ent husiasm for t he show a nd recog n it ion of its cont i nu i ng productivity is a sentiment shared by other long-term ex hibitors, re ga rd le s s of t he pre v a i l i ng economy. “This is always a great show, well attended. This area is always supportive of business, e ven i n a dow n ye a r,” s a id Jason Agren, president of Agren Appliance and TV and a prime sponsor of the 2011 event.

Agren participates in numerous shows all around the state, many of t hem home shows directed specifically toward homeowners self-selected to be in the market for the kind of merchandise that Agren sells, but Agren recognizes the special productivity of the local “B2B”: “Staffing our booth is a major commitment,” he explained. “We lose up to eight delivery slots

(by using Agren trucks and crews to deliver, set-up and break-down their ex hibit). We divert sa les people from the stores. But the return on our investment in this show is always great.”

Agren believes that there are signs of economic recovery which point to a banner year for the 2011 B2B. “Things have started to brea k open,” he said, crediting “pent-

up dema nd” for a 30 percent improvement in his year-to-year sales so far this year.

“The growth of the show has been good for everybody,” Agren added. “It provides us with a unique high-visibility format to demonstrate the variety and depth of merchandise we offer, including living room furniture, bedding, televisions, as well as appliances; to show that

we really are a one-stop option for everything for the home.”

Agren acknowledges that people don’t necessarily attend the B2B prepared to buy a mattress or

refrigerator, unlike home shows, but, he said, “It’s easy to measure the impact of the show. We have some special offers only presented at the show, but which can be redeemed in the stores later on. We know how productive this show has always been for us.”

Jason LeBlanc, a director with the Portland-based accounting firm of Albin, Randall and Bennett, said, “The Androscoggin B2B is a gathering of the most dynamic businesses in Lewiston-Auburn a nd A nd roscogg i n Cou nt y. It gives us the chance to expand our relationships with the movers and shakers in this community.”

The f irm bega n in Auburn in 1923, as Shapiro and Co., and it maintains Lewiston-Auburn area employees to this day. But most of the work they do in this area is performed in clients’ offices, LeBlanc explained, “so this show represents our highest profile in the community.”

ABR staffers sit on the boards of directors of numerous area non-prof it orga ni zat ions a nd ta ke part in a wide variety of Chamber

Jose Leiva Sun Journal photoThe Business to Business Trade Show offers many opportunities to network and talk business.

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events, too, “but there’s always something going on here,” LeBlanc said. “This is a growing business

community and there are lots of opportunities for us.” ABR has a professional staff of 35, “six or eight” of whom will participate directly in the show, according to LeBla nc. The f i rm has t he depth of knowledge and expertise to help start-up for prof it and

nonprofit organizations; mid-sized enterprises; and family-owned or corporate structures with a full range of business strategy planning and implementation.

G l e a s o n’s m e d i a e m p i r e i s ubiquitous. WEZR-1240, WOXO, L-A Alerts, and Gleason himself, are prominent elements of most of the most visible and dynamic events of all kinds in these communities: b u s i n e s s , c i v i c , c o n s u m e r,

family, and festivals. Yet, there is something special about the B2B, even from Gleason’s unique perspective. “This is just a fun day,” Dick explained. “Food, give-aways, games; a big party [the Chamber After Hours celebration right on site] at the end of the day. It’s upbeat and positive. I’m happy just to be able to talk to the other exhibitors, let a lone the several thousand people who attend,” he said.

And the show has remained a bulwark against the challenging economic times, too, Gleason said. “What drives business people is ‘hope,’ and this atmosphere just fuels hopefulness.” The key to the show’s success, Dick believes, is that it has always been so well promoted a nd executed. “We should be so lucky as to be as productive [as we are at the show] 365-days a year,” he concluded.

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This year’s Business to Business Trade Show themeThis year’s Androscoggin Business to Business Trade Show has its theme, “Destination: Innovation.”

Our goal: to get businesses and organizations to think beyond the recession and focus on how they will reposition themselves to thrive and prosper through innovation, collaboration, and determination.

Companies have sur v ived this difficult economy not simply by cutting costs and staff, but by re-engineering the way they do things. Any successful organization must continually innovate. It must strive to find new markets, discover new ways of doing things, look at new revenue streams, and seek new relationships. We are more excited than ever about this year’s show. The Grow t h Counci l w i l l g ive away a fantastic, brand new grill cou r tesy of Ag ren Appl ia nce, a n d O x f o r d N e t w o r k s w i l l d i s h out $1,0 0 0 c a s h . We’ l l a lso publ ish t ips a nd t rends

on how to sur v ive – and even prosper – in this difficult economy, offer inspiration at our annual kick-off breakfast in collaboration with the Androscoggin County C h a m b er of C om mer c e a nd p r o v i d e g r e a t n e t w o r k i n g opportunities culminating in a giant Business After Hours, catered by Hilton Garden Inn Auburn River watch, Schooner Estates, Taste of Three One Cafe, and KFC/Taco Bell.

T h i s y e a r w i l l a l s o fe at u r e a n at tendee Bu si ness Oa sis/CyberCafe on the top f loor of the Colisee in the Shipyard Lounge complete w it h ma ssages a nd sk i n ca re plea su res cou r tesy of Greater Brunsw ick Physical Therapy, K r ipa lu Therapeut ic M a s s a g e a nd B e a ut i B a s ic s Sk inca re a nd Ma keup Studio. Have questions about the latest soft ware programs, need help troubleshooting your electronic devices or is your computer on the

fritz? Local business owner and computer guru, Marvin Langley of Maine IT, will set up shop in the Business Oasis to help answer your questions. So take a break and check your email or voicemail in seclusion off the Trade Show floor at this year’s CyberCafe.

One t h i ng rema i ns consta nt, e v e n i n t h i s e v e r- c h a n g i n g business climate, the Business to Business Trade Show is all about connections. The best and largest one-day show in the state of Maine, the Trade Show remains the major business event of the year.

With nearly 200 exhibitors and a l most 2 , 50 0 at tende e s, t he L e w i s t o n-A u b u r n E c o n o m i c Grow t h Counci l w i l l continue to promote local businesses and services, showcase new products, l au nc h ne w i n it i at i v e s , a nd advertise to the world why the community of Lewiston-Auburn is determined to succeed, thrive and innovate into the next decade.

Sun Journal file photoEach year the Trade Show has a theme and this year’s theme is innovation.

207-786-3245. With over 130 years in the state, Northeast Bank is an institution headquartered in Lewiston, Maine, and provides c omprehen sive, ne e d s-ba se d f i n a n c i a l s e r v i c e s f or b ot h consumer and business customers.

Northeast Charter & Tour30 6, Scot t R iccio, P resident, Lewiston, 207-784-3159. We provide charter, shuttle and school bus services for private and public groups, including door-to-door airport transportation with an emphasis on env ironmenta l ly friendly transportation.

Oce North America606, Kev in St. Pierre, Account Manager, Auburn, 207-754-3936. We offer more than the best copiers and printers – we help professionals do better business with a full range of products.

Ocean Properties32 8 , A l ic e Mo ge n s e n , S a le s Manager, Auburn, 207-777-3400. We are an extended-stay hotel whether traveling for business or pleasure, our friendly staff takes pride in anticipating and satisfying your needs.

Odd Fellows’ and Rebekahs’ Home of Maine424, Joh n Bolduc, E xe c ut ive Director, Auburn, 207-786-4616. We provide nursing and residential care to elderly residents in a small, home-like environment.

Ouellette & Associates, P.A.305, Jennifer Sewell, Receptionist, Lewiston, 207-786-0328. We are Cer t i f ied Publ ic Accounta nts, offering full-service accounting, auditing, tax and financial services to indiv idua ls and businesses throughout New England.

Outsource Works411, Scott Owings, B.D. Manager, L e w i s t o n , 2 0 7-7 7 7- 57 01 We provide high-volume, high-quality cont ract packag ing, assembly and fulf i l lment services to the ma nu fact u r i ng, pr i nt i ng a nd direct-marketing industries.

Oxford Networks519, A n n Nadeau, Ma rket i ng C o o r d i n a t o r , L e w i s t o n , 2 0 7- 3 3 3 - 3 411. M a i n e b a s e d telecommunicat ions compa ny providing phone, Internet and data services to businesses and residents across the state. For more

information, v isit us online at www.oxfordnetworks.com

Pathway Vineyard Church4 41, A l len Au st i n, E xec ut ive Director, Lewiston, 207-784-9500. We a re committed to ser v ing the needs of the communities in Central Maine.

Payroll Management, Inc.108, Elaine R. Hemenway, Market- ing Mgr., Auburn, 207-783-6880. Offering full-service: earning and deduction register, direct deposit, Sect ion 125, 401k i nter faces, workers’ compensation reporting, tip credit reports, HR, Time and Attendance, on-line data entry, and employee crime search.

People’s United Bank

316, Linda A. MacMillan, V P – Marketing Officer, Portland, 207-828-3089. We are a subsidiar y of People’s Un ited Fi na ncia l, Inc. – a d iversi f ied f i na ncia l s er v ic e s c ompa ny prov id i ng consumer, commercial and wealth management services throughout New England and New York.

Poland Spring Resort339, Cyndi Robbins, President, Poland Spring, 207-998-4351. We are quite possibly the best resort value anywhere. Donald Ross golf course, delicious food, nightly enter t a i n ment, pool, ten n i s, boating, and much more!

Postal/Annex+

429, William Snow, Owner, Lewis- ton, 207-795-1112. We are a one-stop business center offering UPS, FedEx, and USPS shipping, package supplies, private mailbox rental, copy ser v ice, fa x sending and receiving & more.

Project Management & Energy Solutions, LLC528, John Monaghan, Harpswell, 2 0 7- 8 3 3 - 6 0 6 8 . W e p r o v i d e services and solutions to clients interested in improv ing t heir energy efficiency and work or living environment while reducing costs.

Rainbow Federal Credit Union333, Laurie Pelletier, Mktg. Dir., Lewiston, 207-784-4762. We are a full-service credit union serving Androscoggin and Oxford counties.

Records Management Center609, Michael Ca rrol l, Genera l Manager, Bangor, 207-990-4636. We specia lize in secure paper shredding, records storage, and document scanning. We can help you establish compliant, secure, a nd cost-ef fec t ive doc u ment management solutions.

Reeder Chiropractic Healthcare414, Pat r ick Re e der, Doc tor, Lewiston, 207-784-7164. Utilizing chiropractic adjustments and the biomeridian nutrit iona l stress assessment, we aid our patients i n bu i ld i ng st r uc t u ra l ly a nd nutritionally sound bodies.

RE/MAX River Cities524, Cheri Bonawitz, Assistant, Auburn, 207-783-7300 We are a real estate company that provides professional service to buyers and sellers in Lewiston/Auburn and surrounding communities.

Ribbon – Business Gifts + Incentives415, Vicki Cantrel l, Co-Owner, New Gloucester, 207-671-7841. We

are the perfect solution for your business rewards program. Use it to increase productivity, inspire great ideas or reduce turnover and absenteeism.

RPR Professional Home Inspection, Inc.336, Roger Roy, CEO, Lewiston, 207-782-9663. We provide professional home inspection from southern Maine to Central Maine. We also provide other services such as Thermal imaging, Water Test, Radon testing, among other services.

St. Laurent & Son, Inc.308, Christina Gamache, Office Ma nager, L ew i ston, 207-78 4-7944. We are a full-service site work contractor specializing in excavation, concrete foundations, underground utilities, as well as road and parking construction.

St. Mary’s WorkMed520, Russ Donahue, Marketing Director, Lewiston, 207-777-8263.


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County Chamber of Commerce After Hours will take place at the Business to Business Trade Show at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee from 4:30 to 6 p.m. As always, the After Hours will include a cash bar hosted by the Colisee, a Chamber 50/50 Raff le, announcements of our grand prize winners and the culinar y delights of Lew iston-Aubu r n e ater ie s fe at u r i ng a s a mpl i ng of t hei r s ig n at u re dishes, ranging from Somalian to American fare.

This year’s After Hours celebration at the Colisee wil l feature the cul ina r y highl ights f rom four fantastic local eateries including T he Great A mer ica n Gr i l l at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn River watch, Schooner Estates, Taste of Three One Cafe, and KFC/Taco Bell. It’s the perfect finish to a successful day at Trade Show 2011.

T he Great A mer ica n Gr i l l at the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch offers regional cuisine and house specialties, ranging from steak and chicken to salads and seafood. The Great American Gri l l of fers three meals a day, convenient parking and location at 14 Great Falls Plaza in Auburn.

T h e a w a r d w i n n i n g f o o d showcased by independent living, assisted l iv ing and residentia l

care provider Schooner Estates will be sure to please. Prepared by their classically trained chef, Schooner Estates understands how important the dining experience is for each and every member of their

retirement community. Located at 200 Stetson Road in Auburn, Schooner Estates offers a variety of culinary selections that satisfy even the most selective palate including appet izers, entrees,

side dishes and desserts. Gourmet dishes include Chilean Sea Bass, Beef Wel l ing ton a nd Ch icken Marsala as well as their award winning chili and chowders. One sample of their cuisine and you

will be sure to understand their hallmark motto, “A commitment to excellence.”

Located at 259 Lisbon Street in Lewiston, the Taste of Three One Cafe brings tradit ional Somali cuisine to the Twin Cities. Chef Mahamed will showcase a variety of authentic culinar y cuisines native of Somalia, but combined with a broader reach of culinary inf luences learned domestically. Serving sambusa, rice and meat dishes, sodas, cappuccinos, teas and more, the Taste of Three One Cafe will be sure to please even the most discerning appetite.

The world’s most popular chicken restaurant and the nation’s lead- i n g M e x i c a n - s t y l e q u i c k service restaurant chain will be showcasing their talents at this year’s Business to Business Trade Show. KFC specializes in Original Recipe, Extra Crispy, Kentucky Gr i l led Chicken a nd Or ig ina l Recipe Strips w ith home-st yle sides, Honey BBQ Wings, a nd freshly-made chicken sandwiches. Taco Bell serves tacos, burritos, sig nature quesadi l las, Gri l led Stuft Burritos, nachos, and other spe c ia lt y item s. L oc a l K FC/Taco Bell franchise owners will showcase their ability to cater to large and small groups with a wide variety of menu items.


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Jose Leiva Sun Journal photoThe floor of the Androscoggin Bank Colisee is filled to capacity with exhibitors at the Business to Business Trade Show in this file photo. Each year, the Trade Show brings many opportunities to network.


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For more information about The Chamber and AndroscogginCounty, stop by and visit or give us a call.

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Chamber kick-off breakfast at Bates Commons at 7:15 a.m.Before heading to the Colisee, start your day with the largest Chamber breakfast of the year at the beautiful Bates College Commons on Central Avenue in Lewiston. There, special guest and key note spea ker, Michael Austermeier of Lufthansa Technik, will address the audience about the exciting restoration project c u r r e n t l y u n d e r w a y a t t h e Au bu r n-L e w i s t on Mu n ic ip a l Airport. Known for their industry-shat ter i ng on-t i me a r r iv a l s/departures and quality service, Austermeier will speak as to how Lufthansa’s mechanics have had to constantly innovate to ensure the vintage 1950s Super Constellation Starliner aircraft is refurbished virtually to the degree that it first came off the assembly line a half

century ago. Breakfast begins at 7:15 a.m. For more information or to reserve a seat, please visit the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce website at http:// www.androscoggincounty.com/.

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The Business Oasis/Cyber Cafe2011 ha s been a toug h yea r. Working or walking the Trade Show f loor is hard work, too. You deserve a break. Make your way to the top f loor of the Colisee to the secluded Shipyard Lounge and treat yourself to a variety of therapeutic massages and skin care pleasures courtesy of Greater Br u nsw ick Physica l T herapy, K r ipa lu Therapeut ic Massage

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Having computer issues on the f loor or need some advice on the latest and greatest software for

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Win $1,000 cash courtesy of Oxford NetworksVisit Oxford Networks, located at booth #519, for an opportunity to win $1,000.

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AccountantsAlbin, Randall & Bennett, CPA’s 421Austin Associates, P.A. CPA’s 324Ouellette & Associates, P.A. 305

AdvertisingEncompass Marketing & Design 513Target Marketing Maine 405

Airports/Aviation ServicesCape Air - Augusta State Airport 418Twin Cities Air Service, Inc. 102

AutomotiveSullivan Tire & Auto Service 209

Banks/Credit UnionsAndroscoggin Bank 504Auburn Savings Bank 525Bangor Savings Bank 205Bank of America 523Camden National Bank 303Community Credit Union 500, 501Mechanics Savings Bank 703Northeast Bank 402, 403People’s United Bank 316Rainbow Federal Credit Union 333TD Bank 601

Banquets/CateringThe Great Outdoors 618

Bed & BreakfastWare Street Inn B&B and Catering 315

Bookkeeping/Payroll ServicesPayroll Management, Inc. 108

Business ServicesNext Level Business Coaching 802Outsource Works 411Postal/Annex+ 429Records Management Center 609Ribbon - Business Gifts + Incentives 415Security Shredding, Inc. 213

Cable ServiceTime Warner Cable Business Class 300

Childcare ServicesSandcastle Clinical and Educational Services 322

Cleaning SystemsServiceMaster of Lewiston-Auburn 801

Computers/Networks/InternetMaine Hosting Solutions 407Maine I.T., Shipyard LoungeOxford Networks 519

ConstructionBuilding Solutions 310Morton Buildings, Inc. 505St. Laurent & Son, Inc. 308Thayer Corporation 326, 327

ConsultantsEaton Peabody Consulting Group 335

Economic Development OrganizationsAndroscoggin Valley Council of Governments 109Auburn Business Development Corp. 110Finance Authority of Maine 404Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council 110

Lewiston Development Corporation 110

Educational InstitutionsHebron Academy 313Kaplan University 603Southern NH University - Maine 530University of Southern Maine/

Lewiston-Auburn College 208

ElectricianJapelco Electrical Contractors 704

Elevator ServiceEXO Elevator 317

Employment/TrainingBonney Staffing Center 425Central Maine Community College 323JobsInME.com 511Lewiston Career Center 803

EnergyEfficiency Maine Business Program 507LED Saving Solutions 605Project Management & Energy

Solutions, LLC 528

Entertainment/RecreationCommunity Little Theatre 804Great Falls Balloon Festival 413The Great Stephan’s Magical Mystery

Productions 211Fox Ridge Golf Club 607Maine Red Claws 416The Public Theatre 409

FarmsHarvest Hill Farms 338

Financial ServicesAnthoine Financial Group 506The Bonetti Group 539Edward Jones 527The Interface Financial Group 422

FuelHeutz Premium Pellet Systems 701, 702

Health & FitnessBeauti Control, Shipyard LoungeCassiel’s Day Spa 517, 518EFX Performance, Inc. 206Greater Brunswick Physical Therapy 604Kripalu Therapeutic Massage, Shipyard LoungeNatural Existence 212

Health Care/ServicesAndroscoggin Home Care & Hospice 526Central Maine Medical Center 502, 503Central Maine Orthopaedics 309Maine Veterans’ Home 318Odd Fellows’ and Rebekahs’ Home of Maine 424Reeder Chiropractic Healthcare 414St. Mary’s WorkMed 520Schooner Estates 217Tri-County Mental Health Services 325

Home InspectionRPR Professional Home Inspections, Inc. 336Sherlock Homes Certified Home Inspections, LLC 336

Home Repair/DecoratingClear Drains for Maine, LLC 602Decorators Network, Inc. 420Gamache & Lessard Co., Inc. 331Lowes - Auburn, ME #2514, 334

Hotels & Conference CentersHilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch 427, 428Ocean Properties 328Poland Spring Resort 339

Industrial Services, Equipment & SuppliesWaterman Farm Machinery Co., Inc. 619

InsuranceChampoux Insurance Agency 705Clark Insurance 319GHM Insurance Agency 536Great Falls Insurance Co. 509Liberty Mutual Insurance Group 410United Insurance - Parent Agency 314

LandscapingCarrier’s Lawn & Landscape 800

Law FirmsIsaacson & Raymond 430

ManufacturersKatahdin Studio Furniture 219

MunicipalitiesCity of Auburn 431, 432City of Lewiston 311, 312

NewspapersMainebiz Publications 700NewsSimply, LLC 419Sun Journal 200, 201

Non-profit OrganizationsAndros. County Chamber of Commerce 302Androscoggin Habitat for Humanity 210Androscoggin Land Trust 202Auburn-Lewiston YMCA 608Franco-American Heritage Center 330

Community Concepts / Community Concepts Finance Corp. 434,435

The Lewiston Root Cellar 332Museum L/A 522Pathway Vineyard Church 441SCORE Chapter #325, 406

Office Equipment, Furniture & SuppliesA-Copi, Inc. 203McIntire Business Products 805Oce North America 606

Promotional ItemsDeSigns by Skip, LLC 616Maine Awards/ Rogue Products / RogueWear 417Shads Advertising Co. 307

PublishingLewiston Auburn Magazine 217, 218Maine Ahead 433

Radio StationsGleason Media 600Nassau Broadcasting – Maine 301

Real EstateCentury 21 Advantage 408Coldwell Banker Millett Realty 521ERA Worden Realty 423Fontaine Family Team – The Real Estate Leader 207Keller Williams Realty Mid Maine 617Maine Source Homes 101RE/MAX River Cities 524

RestaurantsThe Library Cafe 440

Retail/ClothingJockey Person to Person 426

Security/LocksmithsNational Protective Agency 329

Septic SystemsMaine Septic & Pumping 204

Signage/displaysAffordable Exhibit Displays 510

State AgenciesDirigo Health Agency 107

Tax ServicesLewiston-Auburn CA$H Coalition 412

TelecommunicationsNason Communications / Wireless Warehouse 216Verizon Wireless 100

Telephone Equipment & ServicesFairPoint Communications 400, 401

Television StationsWGME- 13 304

TransportationAmtrak Downeaster 508Maine Turnpike Authority 321

TravelNortheast Charter & Tour 306

UtilitiesDownEast Energy 320

Agenda7:15 to 9:15 a.m.Kick-off Chamber Breakfast at the Commons, Bates College, Central Avenue, Lewiston

9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Trade Show at Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Exhibits open all day.

9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Cyber Cafe

4:30 to 6 p.m.Chamber Business After Hours at the Colisee. Food by local restaurants, cash bar, and more.

Androscoggin Bank Colisee

June 9, 2011

9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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This year, show organizers will host a special contest to give away a fantastic, outdoor Weber grill courtesy of Agren Appliance. Just like a traditional ticket or boarding pass, visit our sponsors’ booths, listen to their presentation and get stamped.

To be eligible to win, you must visit the Cape Air/Augusta State Airport at booth number #418 and then visit five (5) of our ten (10) sponsors listed below to get a total of six (6) stamps. Fill out the information on the reverse side and deposit in the official contest deposit box by 4 p.m.

Of all the eligible entries, only one will be selected randomly. 2,500 passports will be printed and available on the day of the show, so make sure to get there early!

Visit our sponsors at the following locations:

• Cape Air/Augusta State Airport at booth #418

• WGME-13 at booth #304

• Sun Journal at booth #200 & #201

• Nassau Broadcasting at booth #301

• Gleason Media at booth #600

• FairPoint Communications at booth #400 & #401

• Time Warner Cable at booth #300

• The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce at booth #302

• St. Mary’s Health System/WorkMed at booth #520

• Mainebiz at booth #700

• Encompass Marketing at booth #513

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Much time and commitment are spent in planning and organizing a quality trade show. For 16 years, the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Grow th Council has benefited from a cadre of local business r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s w h o h e l p advise the Growth Council staff regarding planning for the show. The Lewiston-Auburn Economic Grow t h Counci l ex presses its

sincere gratitude to the following committee members for t heir assistance with the show:

• Chip Morrison, Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce

• Sue Martins, Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce

• Danika LaMontagne, Androscoggin Bank Colisee

• Sue Berube, WGME-13

• Ann Nadeau, Oxford Networks,

• Bonnie McHugh, Gleason Radio Group

• Brenda Pelletier, Bates College

• Tracey Steuber, Building Solutions, LLC

• Mark McComas, City of Lewiston Economic Development director

• Milt Simon, Heutz Premium Pellet Systems

• Amanda Theberge, Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch

• Freddie Collins, Next Level Business Coaching

• Sheri Verville, Sun Journal


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Directions to the ColiseeFrom the north ...

Take Lewiston Exit 80. Bear right. Take the Lewiston off-ramp (196 W ) which w il l loop around to Lisbon Street. At the fourth set of lights, take a right onto East Avenue. At second traffic light, take a left onto Bartlett Street, then take a right at stop sign onto Birch Street. The Longley School and Multi-Purpose Center wil l soon be on your right, and the Colisee will be on your left. Follow signs for parking.

From the south ...

Take Lewiston Exit 80. Take a left at the stop sign onto Alfred Plourde Parkway. Take the Lewiston off-ramp (196 W ) which w il l loop around to Lisbon Street. At the fourth set of lights, take a right onto East Avenue. At second traffic l ight, take a left onto Bart lett Street, then take a right at stop sign onto Birch Street. The Longley School and Multi-Purpose Center will soon be on your right, and the Colisee will be on your left. Follow signs for parking.

Lewiston-Auburn Economic Achievement Award winnersThe cit y of Lew iston, cit y of Auburn and Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council are pleased to recognize this year’s Economic Achievement Award recipients.

City of Auburn Award recipients include:

• Bedard Medical

• TD Bank North Call Center in Auburn Mall

• Provider Financial

City of Lewiston Award recipients include:

• Compounding Solutions

• Rancourt & Company

• Baxter Brewing Company

The Joint Cities Award winner:

• Lewiston Auburn Magazine

Trade Show planning committee a valuable resource

Ronnie Morin photoBedard Medical ceremonial groundbreaking at 359 Minot Ave. in Auburn. In attendance were, from left, Patrick Casalinova, Building Solutions; Maurice Dube, Small Business Administration; Rick Vail, Mechanics Savings Bank; Jeffrey Gosselin, Mechanics Savings Bank; Ben Nadeau, Bedard Medical; Joe Casalinova, Building Solutions; Matthew Nadeau, Bedard Medical; Auburn Mayor Dick Gleason; Roland Miller, city of Auburn; Jim Maxwell, SBA; Christopher Nadeau, Bedard Pharmacy; Mike Nadeau, Bedard Corp.; Sean Andrews, Bedard Corp.; Steve Royer, Bedard Corp.; Jeanne Hulit, SBA.

A leader in occupational health care. WorkMed provides a range of preventive and occupational medica l ser v ices to over 400 employers and their employees in An- droscoggin County with state of the art occupational medicine, physical and occupational therapy, x-ray and lab services all in one location.

Sandcastle Clinical and Educational Services322, Stephanie Gelinas, Program Director, Lewiston, 207-782-2150. Our mission is to provide a full range of clinical and educational services to individuals of all ages and abilities.

Schooner Estates514, Frank Proul x, Director of Marketing, Auburn, 207-513-5000. We are a multi-level retirement community. We have independent living apartments, assisted living studio apartments and a residential care living center.

SCORE Chapter #325406, Bob Kennel ly, Chairman, Lewiston, 207-782-3708. We can help to update your business plan, of fer ma nagement ex per t ise, program marketing and promotion tech n iques, rev iew f i na ncia l resources that may be available right here in Lewiston-Auburn.

Security Shredding, Inc.213, Donald J. Morin, President, L e w i s t on , 2 0 7-9 4 6 -2 319. We s e c u r e l y s h r e d c on f ide nt i a l documents. We are a member of NA ID (Nat iona l Assoc. For Information Destr uct ion) a nd NAID certified AAA.

ServiceMaster of Lewiston-Auburn801, Cyndy Zi ls, Marketing, Oxford, 207-539-4452. We provide commercial carpet and floor cleaning, janitorial services, fire and water restoration. Cleaning is not a commodity but an opportunity to provide remarkable service.

Shads Advertising Co.307, Peter Bu n ker, President, Auburn, 207-782-0106. We have b e e n s u p p l y i n g c o m p a n i e s

t h r o u g h o u t A m e r i c a w i t h pr omot ion a l pr o duc t s s i nc e 1961. At Shads we understand that promotional products are an important part of your overall marketing strategy.

Sherlock Homes Certified Home Inspections LLC336, Bob Smith, CEO, Durham, 207-650-5117. We provide professional home inspection from southern Maine to Central Maine. We also provide other services such as Thermal imaging, Water Test, Radon testing, among other services.

Southern NH University – Maine530, Sheila Wenger, Academic Advi-sor, Brunswick, 207-725-6486. We offer undergraduate and gradu-ate programs at its Cook’s Corner Br u nsw ick locat ion. Even i ng, weekend and hybrid (part online, part in class) courses help accom-modate students’ busy schedules.

Sullivan Tire & Auto Service209, Rich Jennings, B2B Sales, West Bridgewater, 781-733-4178. We are

celebrating our 55th anniversary of serving New Englanders with qua l it y mecha nica l work a nd superior customer service.

Sun Journal200 & 201, Sheri Verville, Marketing Coordinator, Lewiston, 207-689-2903. Central and Western Maine’s a w a r d -w i n n i n g n e w s p a p e r, published daily in four editions: City, Oxford Hills, Franklin and River Valley. Four distinct local editions allow us to better connect our advertisers and subscribers.

Target Marketing Maine405, Sheryl Bickel, Sales Manager, Ro c k l a nd, 207-59 6 - 6203. We o f f e r d i s t r i b u t i o n o f y o u r adver t isi ng message t h roug h direct mail and email campaigns, targeting specific geographic or demographic profiles.

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The Bonetti Group539, Salvatore Bonetti, Financial A d v i s or, Por t l a nd , 8 0 0 -32 6 -5763. Our focus is to help people Carefully make money with their money and preserve earnings. We work with people and businesses building on a good retirement, and retirees to develop sustainable, reliable income.

The Great Outdoors618, Mary L. Seaman, Proprietor, Turner, 207-224-7061. We offer a huge lodge for indoor events up to 300 people, outdoor sports areas, beach and swimming, boats and cottage rentals.

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People, places, things to do and see: The best of L-AIn case you’ve been absent from the community, new to the area or just in town for a visit, you may not know that the Twin Cities has undergone – and continues to undergo – a cultural and economic rena issa nce. Here is a l ist of must-sees and must-dos for your enjoyment if you are in the area.

Take a walk on the River walk, w h i c h m e a n d e r s a l o n g t h e Androscoggin River and connects Aubu r n’s Fest iva l Pla za w it h Lewiston’s Simard Payne Memorial Park, formerly Railroad Park.

Enjoy some peace and quiet at Thorncrag Bird Sanctuar y, the largest bird sanctuary in northern New Eng la nd, a nd a 357-acre wildlife preserve that is also the highest point in Lewiston.

Go to a performance at The Public T h e a t r e , C o m m u n i t y L i t t l e Theatre, or the Franco-American Heritage Center. Visit LAarts.org for a schedule of events.

Visit Sts. Peter & Paul Basilica on Bartlett Street. You may get a personal tour if you call ahead at 777-1200.

Museum L-A, located at the Bates M i l l Complex a nd ded ic ated to telling the story of work and com mu n it y i n L-A ; it s foc us is primarily on the community’s

textile, shoe, and brick-making heritage. For more info about the museum, call 333-3881.

Eat at one of our many fabulous r e s t a u r a nt s , i n c l u d i n g F i s h Bones American Grill (seafood), Gritty McDuff’s (great pub food), Fuel (French bistro), Mac’s Grill (steak and beef), DaVinci’s Eatery (Italian), Marco’s (Italian), Pedro O’Ha ra’s (Mex ica n/Ir ish) a nd Marche (French/American) just to name a few.

If you’re fortunate, your visit might coincide with any number of the ma ny loca l summer fest iva ls, including Fest iva l Fra ncoFun (June 3-4), the Great Falls Balloon Festival (Aug. 19-21), Moxie Festival (July 8-10), Bates College Dance Festival (July 1-August 13), Liberty Festival (July 4), and the Greek Festival (Sept. 8-10).

Paddle down the Androscoggin River in a canoe or kayak. Many people don’t know there’s a boat

lau nch a long L i ncol n St reet, heading away from the downtown.

Take a walk to the top of the Great Falls via a partially paved trail behind the Hilton Garden Inn Auburn Riverwatch. From there, you’ll get to West Pitch Park.

Visit our many parks and walking trails. For a trail guide, visit http://www.latrails.org.

Visit the Bates College Museum of Art, with intriguing, world-class, and sometimes quirky exhibits, always tastefully done. Visit http://www.bates.edu/museum for hours and details.

Want a few places that are uniquely L-A? How about a v isit to t he Androscoggin Historical Society, located i n t he A nd roscog g i n County Building on Court Street

Daryn Slover Sun Journal photoThe Lewiston Auburn Film Festival shuttled this year’s attendees between film venues. The next festival is scheduled for April 13-15, 2012.

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Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council

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It r e a l l y i s h a p p e n i n g here, in the language of the regiona l marketing

program promoting Lew iston-Au bu r n c h a mpione d b y t he L e w i s t o n-A u b u r n E c o n o m i c Growth Council, in ways which are the envy of nearly every other hy phen ate d c om mu n it y a nd metropolitan area in the state. And many of those communities are in constant competition with each other, and with countless other similar communities all over the country, to attract jobs, business, investment, entrepreneurs ; to expand the tax base and improve the quality of life for their citizens, employers and employees.

Secret weapon

For the past 30 years, L-A has had a secret weapon that helped this com mu n it y recover f rom t he conversion from the mill-based economy of the 19th century to the more diversified economic base of the 21st; that enabled L-A to be “the engine of job creation” through the first decade of the new century, for a time creating more jobs than in

the rest of the state combined; that has provided a basis for inter-city collaboration that is unmatched anywhere in Maine.

Much of that progress was achieved by projects undertaken or assisted by the Growth Council, including new and rehabilitated buildings, business and industrial parks in both Lewiston and Auburn, gap financing, and confidential con-sultation regarding site selection, expansion and infrastructure.

Visionary leaders

LAEGC was created by visionary business and civic leaders from both cities, in 1981, and had, as a predecessor, the Lewiston-Auburn Railroad Company – founded in 1872 as an essential part of the critical infrastructure that helped L-A become among the country’s leading producers of textiles and footwear for more than a century, and still under the management of LAEGC – and the Auburn-Lewiston A i r pa rk, developed 100 yea rs later, a model of collaboration, innovative revenue sharing, and a foundation of the logistics and transportation hub that is driving the new economy.

Public-private partnership

The Growth Council is a distinctive m o d e l o f a p u b l i c - p r i v a t e pa r t nersh ip t hat is a u n ique catalyst enabling municipalities to stimulate private sector activity in ways which are otherwise beyond the scope of government.

A recent opinion column in the Sun Journal by economic development specialist, Phil Blampied, entitled, “Local Government & Economic Development: Why local programs f a i l ,” s u g g e s t e d t h a t w h e n “government steps into the private economy [it] inev itably makes mistakes.” LAEGC is a solution to that problem, and one which other Maine communities have been trying to emulate for years.

T h e d i s t i n c t i v e m i s s i o n , c on f ig u r at ion a nd model of col laborat ion helps minimi ze any potential barriers between business and the public sector, and provides a degree of privacy that facilitates business establishment and growth in ways not available directly to municipalities.

Businesses assisted by L AEGC have contributed more than $216

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Local investments

Beyond just direct lending, the Grow th Counci l has, since its inception in 1981, leveraged nearly $45 million in new local invest-ments through comprehensive f inancing programs. The spe-cialized staff creatively explores tradit ional and nontradit ional resources to meet financing needs for equipment purchases, real estate acquisitions, other f ixed assets, and working capital.

The Growth Council has a proven record of utilizing lending and packaging skills to facilitate bank f ina ncing for businesses t hat were initial ly unable to access conventional credit. The Council is also the staffing authority for both the Lewiston Development C o r p o r a t i o n a n d A u b u r n Busi ness Development Cor p., providing both financial acumen a nd ma nagement a long w it h administrative services.

Business development

T h e G r o w t h C o u n c i l h e l p s businesses take full advantage of the area Pine Tree Zone tax benef its, and was t he driv ing force beh i nd creat ion of t he international Foreign-Trade Zone. To ta ke advantage of t he FTZ designation and continue tackling the perennia l issue of l imited development space, ABDC and LAEGC worked on a plan to create a new Auburn Industrial Park.

T he 140 -plu s-ac re i ndu st r ia l park abuts the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport, and drew the interest of Bisson Transportation, which created a 100,000-square-foot heated and secure warehouse, with a complete array of inventory logist ics ser v ices. Savage Safe Handling also created a massive warehouse and distribution facility called the Port of Auburn, LLC.

Among the most visible of LAEGC’s continuing projects is the annual Business-to-Business trade show, Maine’s largest one-day business show, which has, since 1995, annually attracted about 2,500 attendees and nearly 200 exhibitors.

The Growth Council was among the founding partners, along with the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce and the cities of Lewiston and Auburn, in the establishment of the “It’s Happening Here” marketing effort, which has achieved recognition throughout Maine, and beyond, for the twin cities and the resurgence of economic vitality the campaign celebrates.

Launch L-A

Among the most innovative new projects undertaken by LAEGC in the past year was the introduction of the “Launch L-A” project to encourage former area residents to come home and establish businesses (and jobs) in this community. Together with the Chamber, the Growth Council leveraged $100,000 worth of business services and incentives which were awarded as a grand prize to the entrepreneur judged to have the most attractive business plan.

Business Service Center

In addition to ongoing projects including FTZ marketing, staffing the L-A Railroad Company, and providing support for its sister corporations with spec building and industrial park projects, the or ga n i z at ion a l so ma i nt a i n s the Business Service Center in Lew iston’s Sout her n Gateway on L i sb on St r e et . T he one -stop shop for business services includes the offices of LAEGC, the Androscoggin County Chamber, Coastal Enterprises, L-A Magazine, Merrill Lynch, and others.

Two vibrant cities

In t imes of prosperit y a nd in t i mes of auster it y, econom ic development ex per ts f rom a l l corners of Maine acknowledge t hat L A EGC has prov ided t he L-A area with unique capacity to be competitive and to optimize w h a t e v e r opp or t u n it ie s t h e economic climate offers. Perhaps, most important ly, the Grow th Council has, in its 30 years, helped shor ten t he d i st a nc e ac ros s t he A nd roscogg in, creat ing a cooperative, integrated business community on the base of two vibrant cities.

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Jose Leiva / Sun Journal photoLeft to right, seated: President Lucien Gosselin, Staff Accountant Stephanie Lewis; standing: Economic Development Specialist George Dycio, Loan Portfolio Manager Paul Lacombe. Missing from photo: Marketing Director Calvin Rinck.


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Reagan catapulted into history a f ter bei ng i naug u r ate d t he 40th president of the U.S. NASA introduced the world to a re-usable means to access space, as wide-eyed Americans watched the space shuttle Columbia heave into the skies for the first time.

Perhaps most relevant to 21st century Americans, however, 1981 was the year IBM successful ly l au nc he d w h at i t c a l le d i t s “personal computer.” The way the world conducted business would change forever.

Closer to home, big cha nges were coming as well. Lewiston-Auburn was in t he midst of a radical transition, as the shoe and textile industries, which had been responsible for making L-A an economic powerhouse in decades past, were on life support. The mills that employed thousands of people and, in turn, were responsible for creating lively downtowns, multi-leveled housing, and a strong work ethic, were on their last leg.

As global competition increased, technology evolved, and college degrees drew young people away from factory jobs, two small cities in Maine couldn’t afford to go it alone. Late in 1980, community leaders from both Lewiston and Auburn discussed an innovative w a y t o f o c u s o n e c o n o m i c development t hat was a bold experiment for its time. Lewiston Mayor Paul Dionne, Auburn Mayor Peter W hitmore, Lewiston City Administrator Lucien Gosselin, and Auburn City Manager Chip Morrison began exploring how to combine energies to attract new businesses to the community. It wouldn’t matter if the company relocated to Auburn or Lewiston, as long as it had a Twin Cities’ address.

Prior to that time, the Lewiston Development Corporation and the Lewiston Economic Growth Counci l took care of business retention and attraction on the Lewiston side of the river, while the Auburn Business Development Corporation focused on the Auburn side. Each group maintained its own loan pools, distinct marketing efforts and strategies.

A small but growing contingent b e g a n t o t h i n k a b o u t t h e a d v a n t a g e s o f m a r k e t i n g a single economic area with the

goal of creating new and better employ ment opportunit ies for the region. After all, collaboration wasn’t an entirely new concept. The Lewiston Auburn Railroad Company, consisting of members f r o m b o t h c o m m u n i t i e s , s uc c e s s f u l l y a nd e f f ic ie nt l y managed the operation of a rail line that ran through both cities since 1872. The Airpark, an industrial park located near the Auburn – Lewiston Municipal Airport, was a joint venture created in the 1970s that went so far as establishing a revenue sharing formula between the municipalities.

A r o u n d 19 8 0 , i n f a c t , t h e collaborative success of the Airpark influenced the decision to take the project to the next level. The cities worked to jointly create a spec building at the Airpark, received $4,000 in state funds for a joint marketing effort, and attempted to create a free trade zone.

From there, establishing a formal organization to cultivate more of these joint arrangements became a matter of when, not if. After months of negotiation, on Monday, December 15, 1980, at a special joint meeting of the Auburn and Lewiston city councils, a historic ag reement w a s reached t hat involved a four-way partnership between the two cities, the LDC, and the ABDC. The agreement i nvolved promot i ng L ew iston and Auburn as one economic area and sharing equally in the cost of administering the agency.

As a result of the newly created L A EGC, t he Lew iston Grow t h Counci l was dissolved and its leader, John Turner, was named LAEGC’s first executive director. Ult imately, L A EGC paved t he w ay for f ut u re col labor at ive agreements, but perhaps most importantly, it helped eliminate unhealthy competition between the cities.

The agency’s purpose was three-fold: to increase the ta x base, increase local investment, and create good-paying jobs. This was accomplished primarily by helping existing businesses to expand and by attracting new businesses to locate to the Twin Cities. LAEGC offered its clients site location searches, technical assistance, gap financing, and marketing. It also provided community relations, public relations, and marketing for the community as a whole.

In its first two years alone, LAEGC enjoyed meteoric success, helping new and existing businesses with projects totaling about $15 million, an impressive amount at the time. It helped such companies as Geiger to secure state bond funding for an expansion; WS Libbey for site search assistance; Thomas Moser and Sam’s Italian Sandwich Shop, both with financing through ABDC loans; and Bachmann Industries through LDC financing.

E a rl y on, L A EG C w a s a bout m o r e t h a n l o a n s a n d s i t e sea rches. L A EG C prov ided a unif ied direction for economic g row t h, creat i ng a col lect ive development policy and protocol. Among its early tasks was to seek to diversi f y t he economy of a community much too dependent on t radit iona l ma nufact ur ing a nd text i les. Consider t hat in 1982, despite having weathered a national recession, about 125 manufacturers in Androscoggin County were stil l making more than $800 million worth of goods.

T h rou g h it s h i stor y, L A EG C doggedly stood by two important not ions. The f irst was t hat to attract world class companies, the community needed educated employees. The second, that a serious commitment to business attraction required an organized marketing strategy.

Development by degrees

I n t h e e a r l y 1 9 8 0 s , s o m e c om mu n it y l e a d e r s b e c a m e c o n v i n c e d t h a t t o r e m a i n compet it ive, L-A needed a nd deserved to have its own campus of the University of Maine system. The issue became extremely divisive. Some university officials were wary of being able to support a campus so close to Port land, and had reservations as to whether enough interest existed locally.

Some local residents weren’t so sure they wanted a campus here. In a poll conducted by the Lewiston Daily Sun in 1984, a number of voters were undecided just days before voting on a bond issue to support the campus. The cost of establishing a Lewiston-Auburn campus was $6 million, with $2.1 m i l l ion bonded by L ew iston,

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Every few years, Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council President Lucien Gosselin hears the same question.

City officials want to know what he’s doi ng w it h t he $ 335,000 they give him each year. Despite 30 years of championing economic development in the Twin Cities, elected officials want recent results – preferably something within the past 12 months.

Some years, results are easy to see. The council has hit bona fide home runs twice, Gosselin said. TD Bank’s 1998 decision to locate in L-A was one. They did it again in 2002 when Wal-Mart located its distribution center off the Maine Turnpike’s Exit 80 in Lewiston.

“We’re not going to hit a home run each year,” Gosselin said. “Hopefully, we’re going to get to first base. We’d like to get to second base, but home runs are a little harder to come by.”

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Last year, the council sponsored the Launch L-A contest, offering $100,000 to a young entrepreneur willing to relocate to the area and open a business. They awarded that prize last month to Chelsea

Fou r n ier to help her open a massage business. The council’s efforts have paid off, in Gosselin’s opinion. Companies that have been assisted by the growth council currently employ 13,455 people in Lewiston-Auburn and pay $18.5 million in taxes to the two cities. – Reprinted courtesy of Sun Journal


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a nd $1 m i l l ion f rom Aubu r n. The remainder would be paid for by the University of Maine System. The referendum failed, as did a second one. Through the persistence of community leaders a nd or ga n i z at ion s i nclud i ng LAEGC, LDC, and others – along w it h t he ent husiast ic support of Governor Joe Brennan – $2 million was set aside to establish a university campus.

Although the Peck’s Building was considered as a potential site early on, the choice site was a former tennis faci l ity on Westminster Street in the mid-1980s, where the campus grows today.

Selling L-A to the world

Meanwhile, LAEGC launched its first marketing program in 1981 by advertising in publications such as New England Business and Area Development magazines targeted at decision makers for business expansion. A few years later, with help from the now defunct Stern Associates, ads were created with the tagline, “The Other L-A. It’s in Maine.” By 1986, ads were running in Boston Maga zine a nd New England Business, result ing in inquiries from as far away as New York and California.

Then came a much more focused a n d o r g a n i z e d m a r k e t i n g ca mpa ig n wh ich appea led to outside businesses to consider relocating to L-A for its “excellent commercial and industrial sites, a large labor pool, top quality ... educational facilities,” and more.

In 1988, for the f irst t ime, L-A began an organized TV campaign on WCSH-6, purchased national advertising in publications such as Newsweek, Time, U.S. News & World Repor t , a nd Spor t s I l lu s t r at e d, a nd l au nc he d a campaign called “The Right Move.” The campaign featured successful L-A companies, using testimonials from company leaders stating why they felt the community was right for them.

The formative years: Parks

During the mid 1980s, the Twin Cities experienced a shortage of available industrial land. To fulfill the need, L AEGC and its sister corporations continued developing industr ia l pa rks. The concept wasn’t new: LDC had bought 128 acres as early as 1957 to create the Lewiston Industrial Park. But the need seemed both urgent and potentially lucrative.

Mea nw h i le, t he A i r pa rk, t he cata lyst t hat created L A EGC, c o n t i n u e d t o b e a m o d e l a nd l y nc h pi n f or e c onom ic development. Around this time, LDC acquired $380,000 in state i ndu st r ia l bu i ld i ng prog r a m funds to build a spec building at the Airpark for tenant Howard Johnson’s Vending Ser v ice. (It would also later house medical e q u i p m e n t m a n u f a c t u r e r Spirometrics.) This strategy would be replicated in coming years.

LAEGC also worked on a plan to acquire sites at the Airpark in 1986. One notable client was UPS, which began negotiations to acquire a site in 1988. They closed on the land in 1990 with a groundbreaking ceremony that spring.

Auburn was ripe for industrial park development. In 1985, for example, the Auburn Business Development Corporation supported the concept of an industrial park on Merrow Road. In 1988, t he K it t yhawk Industrial Park was approved by the city council and dedicated in 1993. Spectrum Printing was the fist company to locate at the park, a quiet location conveniently located close to the turnpike. Other companies soon followed suit. The growth of industrial sites also had the added benefit of continued infrastructure improvements, such as road construction.

On Aug. 18, 1989, to take advantage of access to the Maine Turnpike and the existing Southpark, LDC held a groundbreaking ceremony for another park on Cottage Road in Lewiston. With 23 buildable lots on nearly 90 acres, the Turnpike Industria l Park would cost an estimated $2 million to create. The park was complete in 1990.

LAEGC started gaining statewide recog n it ion for it s model of c o l l a b o r a t i o n a n d p r i v a t e /public partnerships. In 1990, the Maine Real Estate Development A s s o c i a t i o n p r e s e n t e d a C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t Award to LAEGC “in recognition of its outstanding initiatives in encouraging and promoting real estate and economic development for the community.”

Yea r s later, G over nor A ng u s K i ng de c l a r e d a n E c onom ic Development Day in Lewiston-Auburn, recognizing LAEGC for its hard work.

Start-ups

The 1980s and ‘90s were busy years for loan activity. LAEGC and its sister corporations helped a number of companies with low-interest loans. In 1990 alone, for example, LAEGC made nine loans to various L-A businesses.

One client was Thomas Moser. In the 1980s, Moser moved his furniture-making business to a three-story building on Riverside Drive. With a $60,000 loan, ABDC had helped finance 22 pieces of equipment the company needed. For the next seven years, sales grew 378 percent. By 1987, the company was ready for another expansion, t his t ime to t he A ir pa rk. The company received $125,000 from both ABDC and LDC, which led to the creation of 26 new jobs.

The LAEGC helped a number of dy na m ic compa nies get t heir footing in Lewiston-Auburn. R.F. Technologies, which located in South Park with the help of an LDC loan and site search efforts by LAEGC, was an emerging business in the field of high-power radio frequency apparatus.

RF Tech designed and manufactured high-power radio frequency signals and microprocessor-based instruments and controls sys- t e m s . C l i e n t s i n c l u d e d t h e Depa r t ment of Defen s e a nd Raytheon and commercial and research organizations.

LAEGC also played a small part in fostering Penmor Lithographers to become one of New England’s finest commercial printers. In 1992, Penmor purchased a new seven-color printing press allowing larger sheet sizes and an additional color per run. This allowed the company to compete in new market areas such as Boston and New York City. LDC provided gap financing for the $1.4 million expansion.

Another success story can be found with Safe Handling, Inc. (later known as Savage Safe Handling), a faci l ity which transfers bulk materials – including hazardous materials and chemicals for the paper industry and others -- from rail container cars to trucks and vice versa. Safe Handling hinged its success on the viability of St. Law rence & At la nt ic Ra i lroad and the creation of a transload intermodal facility.

A low-interest loan from ABDC was used for land acquisit ion, equipment, and working capital. Early on, Safe Handling won a contract from LePage Bakeries to handle several rail cars of f lour a m o n t h . L u m b e r, b r i c k s , chemicals, and other products fol lowed, a nd Sa fe Ha nd l i ng became a huge success.

LAEGC helped Advantage Business Services (later Advantage Payroll) with site location assistance to a 30,000-square-foot building in

Auburn. At the time, the company had 30 f ra nch ises across t he country, with sales up 25 percent over the previous year. With 65 employees, t he compa ny was adding an average of one employee a month!

The early 90s were diff icult for development anywhere, and that was certainly true in Lewiston-Aubu r n. W it h ma nu fact u r i ng f ac i l it ie s c ont i nu i ng to f a i l , downtown businesses closing, and unemployment hovering at or near 9 percent, business retention – let alone business attraction – was a discouraging slog.

Still, LAEGC kept busy. In the mid ‘90s, the Growth Council worked w ith Tambrands to expand its facilities on Hotel Road following c o n s o l i d a t i o n s a t v a r i o u s manufacturing facilit ies in the northeast. It was the beginning of what would be tens of millions of dollars in investments made at the facility, as Procter & Gamble b e c a m e Ta m br a n d s’ p a r e n t company. Eventually, P & G made the Auburn location its largest ma nu fac t u rer of t a mpon s i n North America, and the major manufacturer of its Pearl product.

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LAEGC became intricately involved in helping to revitalize and market the Bates Mill Complex. It was instrumental in helping to design a master plan, including a concept for creating a convention center as early as 1997.

During the 1990s, keeping the Bates Mill Complex viable became a contentious issue and a ver y expensive thorn in the side of Lewiston city officials, who were pay i ng to ma i nta i n a la rgely empt y f ac i l it y. T he c omplex had a nt iquate d he at i ng a nd electrical systems, needed roof and infrastructure repairs, and lacked adequate parking. Bates of Maine was operating as a shadow of its former self, occupying hardly more than several thousand feet making bedspreads.

A lthough some establishments were doing wel l at t he mi l l – Peoples Bank, DaVinci’s Eatery, and Floor Systems, to name a few – other operations were struggl- ing. The Movie Mill, which operated second-run movies in a corner of the mill and offered food and drink served in comfy seats, folded less than two years after it opened.

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The city contracted with developer Tom Platz in 1996 to create a master plan for the future of the mill. Platz was interested in purchasing and redeveloping parts of the mil l complex, but city off icials and citizens couldn’t agree if that was the right strategy and at what cost.

I n 19 9 8 , i n a n o n - b i n d i n g referendum, and again in 1999, voters had to choose one of t h ree opt ions rega rd i ng m i l l development: to do nothing, and let the mill deteriorate; destroy the mill, impractical given the historic significance and cost of demolition; or continue to develop and maintain the mill, seeking to sell it and let the private sector find solutions. Had the referendum passed, it would have halted private development at t he mi l l a nd, arguably, elsewhere in L-A.

A massive campaign was waged for the hearts and minds of voters b e t w e en t he pr o -B at e s M i l l development group “Citizens for Local Jobs and Opportunities,” and the opposing organization cal led “We the People,” which favored no further spending on the mill. LAEGC and LDC spoke out in favor of mill development, running large color ads and writing letters to the editor.

Voter s sou nd l y defeate d t he referenda, which became a rallying cry for revitalization and private sector invest ment. Across t he state, developers who were waiting for the results of the referenda got the message loud and clear: Lewiston-Auburn was open for business and new ideas.

I n 19 9 8 , P e o p l e ’s H e r i t a g e a nnounced t hat by 2000, 500 employees would work at the Mill. Later that year, Portland, Oregon-based Telemark began operating its call center at the mill, in part due to LAEGC. Eventually, as Platz renovated more mill space, more excitement was generated.

Platz eventually purchased Mills 3 and 6, and later, Mill 7, before reaching an agreement with the city to buy the entire complex ex- cept Mill 5 and a smaller maintenance building. Peoples Bank – now TD Banknorth – continued expanding at the mill, along with ACS, Museu m L-A, DaV i nci’s, Androscoggin Bank, Fishbones and Baxter Brewing Company.

T he 5,000 squa re-foot Ba x ter Brewing Company has pumped an estimated $1.4 million thus far into Bates Mill 1A. The state’s newest microbrewer y and only craft brewery in New England to can its entire line of beers, Baxter B r e w i n g C o m p a n y r e c e n t l y

announced plans to double their current production.

On top of t he cur rent ma nu-facturing renovation occurring at the Mill, the Maine State Hous- ing Authority recently awarded $5.2 million to the Lofts at Bates Mil l to convert Building No. 2 i nto 48 m i xed-i ncome apa r t- ments. When completed, the $9.2 mil lion project wil l include 33 subsidized apartments and 15 market-rate apartments.

Diamond in the rough

As LAEGC grew older, it also grew in sophist icat ion as it tack led more complex deals, issues, and challenges. Consider the case of Diamond Phoenix, the resurrected Diamond Machine Tools.

D i a m on d M a c h i n e To o l s , a Lewiston company that struggled to survive in the 1990s, found its salvation in two investors, Tom C oy ne a nd L a r r y St r ay hor n. These entrepreneurs created a new company, Diamond Phoenix Corporation, that became a leading provider of automated ware- housing and material handling systems. Clients included Boeing, Lowe’s, and Hallmark Cards.

Diamond’s product lines consist of c a rou sel s , c onve yor s a nd transporters, robotic extractors, vertical lifts, advanced software a nd c ont r ol s , a nd ba r c o de scanners. L AEGC helped find a site for a new 105,000-square-foot, $6 million headquarters and manufacturing facility at the Alfred Plourde Parkway in Lewiston.

Diamond Phoenix worked close- ly with the Lewiston Development C or p., L A E G C , a nd C o a s t a l Enterprises, Inc. to fund the pro- j e c t t h r ou g h a n i n n ov a t i v e plan using traditional and non- conventional financing.

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Perhaps the biggest news that same year was how the U.S. Postal Ser v ice courted loca l of f icia ls

to site a massive Postal Service Distribution Center in the Twin Cities. Having outgrown its Forest Avenue location in Portland, the U.S. Postal Service began a quest to locate a new mail processing and distribution center. After the Postal Service looked at the Greater Portland area, it broadened its search to include L-A.

The Cities of Lewiston and Auburn collaborated to provide two site proposals -- one on Alfred Plourde Parkway in Lewiston, the other, on Kittyhawk Avenue near Exit 80 in Auburn. On Oct. 20, 1999, postal

officials announced Lewiston and Auburn were the two finalists.

Both sites were favorable to the U.S. Postal Service because of their proximity to the Maine Turnpike, lack of environmental concerns, and central location to service the state’s mail distribution. In a press release from its public relations personnel, postal off icials said “the decision to move North is in the Postal Service’s best long-term business interest. In a centralized location, our new plant will better serve the entire state of Maine.”

Then came a backlash from postal employees and union off icia ls who didn’t want to commute to L-A. In the end, postal officials c av e d to p ol it ic a l pre s s u re, a nd rever sed t hei r deci sion, ultimately choosing Scarborough. While residents and local officials were st y m ie d, t he publ ic it y L-A received for its quick and collaborative efforts and quality site location assistance later helped land L-A the largest development project in its recent history. The turn of the century seemed to be

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fou nd it sel f w it h record low unemployment. An interesting problem to have, it was a painful challenge for some companies who couldn’t find qualified employees. L A EGC beca me involved, a nd summoned a group of human resource professionals to hear their thoughts on how best to handle the new recruiting crisis.

LAEGC’s response: an Internet-based job database called Hire L/A, funded in part by a $12,000 grant from the Bell Atlantic Foundation in 2000. The on-line site listed job postings, a l lowed users to post their resumes, and offered company descriptions.

In 2002, L A EGC administered Department of Transportation funds on behalf of the Lewiston-Auburn Ra i lroad Compa ny to preserve an inactive rail corridor in downtown Lewiston for future f reig ht or pa ssenger ser v ice. The L-A Railroad corridor is a spur along part of Lincoln Street that may one day connect to St. Law rence & At la nt ic Ra i lroad and ot her l ines, prov iding an international trade route to Halifax a nd Va ncouver por ts, as wel l as connecting to other parts of Maine. LAEGC staffs the Railroad Company, established in 1872.

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on the Alfred Plourde Parkway site that had been abandoned by the U.S. Postal Service just a few years prior. The initial announcement called for a 485,000-square-foot facility to be built in 2004, though delays pushed the project to 2005.

Wal-Mart later announced it would move ahead with a second phase, preparing 130 acres of land for construction of an 850,000-square-foot Mechanized Food Distribution Warehouse to service Wal-Mart Supercenters t hroughout New England. The project is Maine’s la rgest d ist r ibut ion center to date, and one of the ten largest employers in Lewiston.

T he $ 60 m i l l ion project wa s built in two phases. The dry box warehouse was completed in 2005, and the refrigerated warehouse became operational in late 2006. The project was bi l led as t he largest economic development project in Lewiston-Auburn in 30 years. The Maine State Planning off ice estimated the secondary impacts of the project alone would result in the creation of hundreds of jobs with a combined payroll of $11 million.

In an earlier estimate, the project was expected to generate about $2 million in state and local taxes. Central Maine Power Company m a de m a jor i nv e s t ment s to improve electrical service, building a new substation for Wal-Mart, as well as for additional projects.

Pre-emptive strikes

In 1999, t he Auburn Business D e v e l o p m e n t C o r p o r a t i o n recognized that the number of faci l it ies ready for f it-up were limited in the Twin Cities, and that a spec building would be easier to market to clients who were looking for ready-made space. The problem was getting the capital to create such a spec building.

With the help of LAEGC, ABDC undertook an ambitious campaign to raise money from the private sector in the form of debentures, or non-interest bearing f inan-cial coupons. Debentures were sold for a minimum of $250 each. Contributors agreed to lend a sum of money to be returned at some point in the distant future. In the spirit of collaboration, the Lew-iston Development Corporation

and LAEGC each made a $25,000 debenture purchase, while the city of Auburn donated the land and made a $200,000 grant. A remain-ing 25 local businesses supported the effort.

The result: a spec building that was sold before it was even complete. The willing buyers were Angostura International, one of the world’s largest purveyors of premium rums and spirits exported to more than 145 countries. When the company purchased Winthrop-based C.V. Finer Foods, makers of sauces and marinades, it looked for a location with growth potential. It found ABDC’s 42,000-square-foot spec building a perfect match. In the summer of 2002, the company celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and announced it was nearly doubling its space to about 80,000 square feet.

Later, Angostura International changed their Maine operations to t he na me World Ha rbor s and now markets their sixteen m a r i n ade s a nd s auc e s b ot h nationally and worldwide. Earlier that year, L AEGC launched its popular “L-A: It’s Happening Here,”

an image and awareness campaign that branded L-A as a community of opportunity and renaissance. It emphasized four key areas as proof points of progress: economic development activ ity, the arts, higher education, and health care. Banners were placed on major development projects, and print, radio, and TV ads touted L-A’s success. The logo and strateg y were unveiled at an L/A Excels Community Convention.

In fact, so much development took place in 2002 that the community w a s t he st ate w ide leader i n number of new expansions and investments, according to the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development.

From a development standpoint, L-A’s stock was skyrocketing. Its major institutions, from Central Maine Community College to L-A College, Central Maine Medical Center to St. Ma r y’s Regiona l Medical Center, the Androscoggin


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County Chamber of Commerce to the Good Shepherd Food Bank, were growing – even bursting at the seams.

L A EGC tr ied to do its part to serve as catalyst in some cases, and as major players in others. For example, LDC purchased 61 Westminster Street, a strategic decision that would one day allow L-A College to expand its cramped campus next door. LDC leased the facility until L-A College was ready to acquire it in 2005, making it possible for the college to plan for a community learning center as part of the local College for ME Androscoggin initiative.

D u r i n g t h e e a r l y 2 0 0 0 s , t r a n spor t at ion a nd log i st ic s became an industr y with huge p ot ent i a l for L -A . T he a r e a w a s becom i ng at t r ac t ive for dist r ibut ion a nd wa rehousing proje c t s . Be side s it s c ent r a l l o c a t i o n , L -A h a d v a l u a b l e c om mod it ie s such a s a U.S. C u s t om s Por t , dou ble -s t a c k intermodal service, St. Lawrence & Atlantic Rail lines, a growing number of distribution centers, and value-added service providers such as Safe Handling and the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport.

L A EGC bega n a n appl icat ion process to establish a Foreign Trade Zone, an area considered out side t he ter r itor y of U.S. Customs. In an FTZ, qualifying companies can import products or raw materials without fulfilling standard Customs procedures.

Compa nies using a n FTZ ca n d e f e r, r e d u c e , or e l i m i n a t e pay ing ta r i f fs a nd ex perience lower inventory costs. A 760-acre parcel encompassing the Auburn Intermodal Transfer Facility and the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport was approved as an FTZ in 2004. To take advantage of the FTZ

designation and continue tackling the perennia l issue of l imited development space, ABDC and LAEGC worked on a plan to create a new Auburn Industria l Park. The 144-acre industrial park abuts the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport and drew interest from Bisson Tra nsportat ion. Bisson Tra nspor tat ion bui lt a 30,000 square foot heated and secure warehouse space, complete with high-speed internet access and a complete array of inventor y logistics services.

In 2007, Bisson Transportation partnered with The Fiber Resources Group to create a new company called LynxUS (now NEPW). Leasing a 103,000-square-foot facility, LynxUS was involved in pulp and paper storage and paper re-winding at the Auburn Industrial Park.

T h ree m i les f rom t he Ma i ne Turnpike, Savage Safe Handling has built over 100,000 square-feet of warehouse and distribution facilities in the Port of Auburn. . Located on 200 acres, Savage Safe Handling currently uti lizes six rail-to-truck transloading gantries, 35,000 square-foot of temperature

controlled warehouse and office space, a 65,000 square-foot central m a nu f a c t u r i n g f a c i l i t y, a nd 9,000 squa re-foot sta nd-a lone manufacturing facility.

Endorsements of L-A’s success are ever y where. Perhaps most prominently, L-A and the Growth Cou nci l won t h ree statew ide awards in 2005-2006, honoring success in collaboration and/or economic development progress.

The honors were bestowed by the Maine State Chamber of Com- merce, the Maine Development Fou ndat ion, a nd Grow Sma r t Maine. The community has also been recognized as a best-prac-tice community by nationally-a c c l a i m e d Wa s h i n g t on Po s t columnists Neal Peirce and Curtis Johnson in a series of syndicated columns that continue to run in New England newspapers. This year also saw the commencement of the f irst ever “Launch L-A!” contest. Geared towards native Lewiston-Auburn residents under the age of 30 and living outside the Twin Cities, the contest drew media interest and applications from around the country. With nearly $100,000 worth of in-kind donations donated by local orga-nizations, the contest generated national publicity for the innova-tive concept.

T he f ut u re cont i nues to look bright for the LAEGC. In addition to ongoing projects including FTZ marketing, staffing the L-A Ra i l road Compa ny, a nd spec building projects, the organization most recently assisted Maine & Company to help locate Carbonite, an online backup and computer service organization specializing in retrieving lost computer data, to the City of Lewiston. Expected to bring an initial 50 jobs by the end of the summer, Carbonite looks to expand their facility and employ in upwards of 250 locals.


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