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w w w. m a i n e b i z . b i z 3 G i v i n G G u i d e 2 0 14 – 2 0 1 5 Supporting Maine nonprofits Androscoggin Bank is proud to support the Mainebiz Giving Guide and applauds the meaningful work of the numerous nonprofit organizations listed in this publication. At Androscoggin Bank, we have a long history of making a lasting impact on the communities we serve. For over 143 years, we have been making a difference, not only in our namesake county, but throughout our bank footprint from Jay to South Paris to Brunswick and Southern Maine. Like most businesses, we give in a variety of ways: by volunteering hours of service, serving on philanthropic boards and through sponsorships and donations. It's also not unusual to see senior leadership and employees teaming up to raise funds for efforts as diverse as the Dempsey Challenge, the United Way Day of Caring, supporting the local arts and much more. While we continue to support a variety of worthy causes, over the past decade we have taken a unique approach to philanthropy: giving with purpose. We believe that by stepping up and making a significant difference through our giving, other businesses will follow our example. It's a ripple effect that we hope lasts for a long time to come. Why we give with purpose: we believe in the positive impact of corporate giving, but we feel strongly about making a lasting difference. at's why, in 1997, we developed Androscoggin Bank's MainStreet Foundation to meet the needs of non- profit organizations in our communities. Over the years, MainStreet Foundation has given over $800,000 to a variety of organizations. More recently, we narrowed the focus to a specific purpose: supporting organizations that deliver measurable outcomes with long-term benefits for at-risk youth in Maine. MainStreet Foundation makes quarterly grants (up to $5,000) to excellent nonprofit agencies actively working in our communities to help kids thrive. In 2011, Androscoggin Bank pledged to donate $100,000 to the MainStreet Foundation in honor of outgoing Bank President Steven A. Closson. With this gift, MainStreet is able to offer four annual $25,000 grants – known as the $25k for Kids awards e mission of Androscoggin Bank's MainStreet Foundation is central to our goal of setting a positive example for purposeful giving within our business community. To learn more about Androscoggin Bank's giving approach through its MainStreet Foundation, visit www.mainstreetfoundation.org. Paul Anderson President & CEO, Androscoggin Bank Ask 100 people to define "community" and you will likely get 100 different answers. As a Maine-owned company, here at Electricity Maine we consider the entire state of Maine our "community." We believe the health and well-being of our residents, businesses and communities are interconnected. Success should be shared, obstacles overcome together. At our offices in Auburn we employ more than 50 people. We purchase goods and services from other locally-owned and operated businesses. Employing locally and doing business locally only accounts for two parts of the equation. at is why we created the Power to Help Fund, supporting both local and statewide nonprofit organizations, helping them to do whatever they do best. In the form of IT, marketing, media and collateral materials, we support these Power to Help Partners, giving them the tools to maximize their fundraising potential. Partners are divided up into two groups: Core and Community Partners. Core Partners are nonprofit organizations that work to help residents obtain the skills and resources they need to create better lives for themselves and their families. ese are long-term relationships that we support, each are working to help prevent hunger and homelessness, and support education and healthy living. Community Partners are local groups that need to raise money for a cause. Like Core Partners, Community Partners are supported through electricity supply. However, their funding is directly related to the number of new customers Electricity Maine receives that reference a specific code associated with their group. Our Power To Help has morphed into much more than just a means for supporting nonprofit organizations, it is part of the corporate culture. Employees volunteer hours of their own time at places like the Good Shepherd Food Bank, Nutrition Center of Maine and with literacy groups. Others have collected presents around the holidays for KidsPeace, run in fundraising races and participated in the Day of Caring through the United Way. As a company we continue to grow. We started 2014 by expanding in to Massachusetts as Provider Power Mass. For more than two years ENH Power has been going strong in New Hampshire, including similar Power To Help initiatives (along with fixed, competitive electricity rates). In addition we recently launched a new blog. www.powertohelp.com highlights business and nonprofit leaders, those leading the efforts to bringing together business and nonprofits for a common good. Electricity is something we all buy for our homes or businesses every month. We're asking people to think about the choice they make on where they purchase that electricity. Making the choice to purchase it from Electricity Maine means they get a good rate on something they need, while also helping to build local jobs and supporting important community programs that help Mainers. It's the best of both worlds. Candace Sanborn Vice President of Marketing, Electricity Maine/Power Provider

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