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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 9 S E P T E M B E R 4 , 2 0 1 7 The National Science Foundation awarded a total of $477,329 to sup- port two research projects at Colby College in Waterville. Hasenfus Family Dental LLC opened at 41 Fuller Road in Augusta. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services received a total of $404,685 to prevent child- hood lead poisoning in Maine from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Environmental Health. The Finance Authority of Maine in Augusta approved loan insurance on two loans totaling $3.6 million by Androscoggin Bank to Dubba LLC, a real estate holding company, for the pur- chase of land and construction of a new boat manufacturing and maintenance fa- cility in Belfast. The property, located at 101 Front St., is currently occupied by a related operating company, FSS Inc., do- ing business as Front Street Shipyard. Clyde Bergemann Bachmann Inc., an Auburn supplier of dampers, expansion joints and exhaust systems, was ac- quired by private investors and will once again be known as Bachmann Industries Inc. Prior to the acquisition, the company comprised the air-gas handling division of the multinational Clyde Bergemann Power Group, who acquired Bachmann Industries Inc. in 2009 and renamed it Clyde Bergemann Bachmann. New Dimensions FCU in Waterville an- nounced it now offers Kasasa rewards checking accounts. Shelter +7 Inc. in Greene and Archtype Structures LLC in West Gardiner teamed up with The Fontaine Family – The Real Estate Leader in Auburn to market and sell Shelter +7's "Ultra High Performance Building Shell System" across the state of Maine. Amanda Meader and Elisa Ellis opened Ellis & Meader Attorneys at Law in Augusta. Q. How does your voice communicate? How does the sound of your voice affect your business? ACE Advises: Everyone's voice is unique, an identifi er. But sometimes the art of verbal communication is pushed to the back burner in today's world of fast-paced communication, email, texting and social media. However, your speaking voice and presentation are part of fi rst impressions. How you speak with clients, customers and associates — on the phone or in person — is a vital part of your identity and represents you and your business and product or service. Many times people are unaware of the importance of good, healthful vocal production, but overuse and abuse of the voice can cause medical problems. Explore healthful ways to use your voice to best represent you in your work and your life. Learn good habits to enhance your presentations and conversa- tion, and set good examples for healthful speaking, care and use of your voice. First Impressions are formed in seven seconds and the tone of your voice represents 38% of what people remember. It is key to communicating your mes- sage effectively. Whether in a face-to-face meeting, a phone call or a presenta- tion, your voice can be a powerful asset. If you speak with an energetic tone, you will project confi dence, put your cli- ent, patient or customer at ease and deliver your message effectively. All of us have the ability to improve our speaking voices. Here are some helpful hints: 1. Keep hydrated whenever using your voice 2. Do vocal warm-ups and cool down, just as you do when exercising 3. Be aware of your posture and breath support A S K AC E A n s w e r e d b y K a t h l e e n G r a m m e r , V o i c e A d v a n t a g e L L C The Association for Consulting Expertise (ACE) is a non-profit association of independent consultants who value "Success through Collaboration." The public is welcome to attend its regular meetings to share best practices and engage with industry experts. For more information go to www.consultexpertise.com. Kathleen Grammer of Voice Advantage LLC can be reached at Kathleen.Grammer@gmail.com 1-877-722-6243 | sbsavings.bank OUR BANK'S TIGHT-KNIT BECAUSE OUR IS TOO. Our focus is on you—our friends and families. We see how much you love it here and we do too. As the oldest bank in Maine, we've been here for over 190 years. And we'll be in it together for 190 more.

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