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V O L . X X I I I N O. X X I S E P T E M B E R 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 36 U S I N E S S M A I N E I N S H O R T N E W S WO R T H Y P E O P L E A N D P E R F O R M A N C E S [ P R O M O T I O N S ] Danielle Farmer New Dimensions Federal Credit Union in Augusta promoted Danielle Farmer to branch manager. Farmer was previ- ously head teller and lending consultant. David Rice Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington promoted David Rice to interim lead hospitalist. Rice was providing weekend coverage at hospital in addition to providing patient care at Franklin Health Intown Medicine, which will continue. [ A P P O I N T M E N T S ] Matthew Bell was named to the National Small Business Association Leadership Council. Bell is co- founder, owner and operator of Northeast Pellets LLC in Ashland and immediate past president of the Maine Pellet Fuels Association. North Yarmouth Academy appointed Christopher Lorenz, Barbara Marr, Drew Oestreicher and Betsy Tod to its board of trustees. Lorenz is president of Pine Capital Asset Management, Oestreicher is vice president, senior client advisor at Spinnaker Trust and Marr and Tod are parents of academy students. Pine Tree Society, an organization in Bath serving Maine children and adults with disabilities, named Chris Comora to its board of directors. Comora is operational e ectiveness director at Unum. The Maine Bankers Association in Boothbay Harbor elected Andrew Silsby as chairman and Patricia Weigel as vice chair. Silsby is president and CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank and Weigel is presi- dent and CEO of Norway Savings Bank. In addition, elected to the executive committee for three- year terms expiring in June were: Lawrence Barker, president and CEO of Machias Savings Bank; Scott Conant, president and CEO of Damariscotta Bank & Trust Co.; and Charles Petersen, president and CEO of Biddeford Savings Bank. [ A C H I E V E M E N T S ] The Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor announced that its Wabanaki Artist Fellows are Donna Brown of the Penobscot Nation and Jeremy Frey and Geo Neptune, both of the Passamaquoddy tribe. Bergen & Parkinson LLC, a law rm in Kennebunk, announced Susan Driscoll, Leah Rachin and Durward Parkinson were recognized in " e Best Lawyers in America," edition. Driscoll was recognized for both commercial and municipal litigation, Rachin for municipal law and land use and zon- ing law and Parkinson for municipal law and municipal litigation. Preti Flaherty, a law rm in Portland, announced that of its attorneys were named to the " e Best Lawyers in America," edition. e rm had lawyers from its Portland o ce and eight from its Augusta o ce rec- ognized on the list. Bar Harbor/Oceanside KOA and Saco/ Old Orchard Beach KOA Holiday were among Kampgrounds of America a liates to receive Certi cates of Excellence from TripAdvisor. Rudman Winchell, a law rm in Bangor, announced that of its attorneys were selected by their peers for inclusion in " e Best Lawyers in America," edition. e Women's Transportation Seminar, a Washington, D.C.-based nonpro t, presented U.S. Sen. Susan Collins with its "Woman of the Year" award. Maine Maritime Museum in Bath honored the trade association Maine Built Boats and the state's boat builders as a whole with the annual "Mariners Award," pre- sented to an individual or organization that has made extraordinary contribu- tions to Maine's maritime heritage and signi cantly impacted the state's culture and economy. Past honorees have included the shipping company Eimskip USA, which has a major pres- ence in Portland; William E. Haggett, former Bath Iron Works president and current CEO of Pineland Farms; and Linda Greenlaw, shing captain and best-selling author. iBec Creative, a digital agency in Portland specializing in website Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ Join the Institute for Family-Owned Business as we showcase the approach and leadership practices implemented by Chalmers Insurance Group, a fourth-generation, family-owned businesss. With a 160 year legacy, they are taking a unique approach to developing a highly motivated workforce. Presented by: Vince Pelote, Founder and Partner, da Vinci Consulting Steve Cote, President, Chalmers Insurance Group Dottie Chalmers Cutter, VP, Chalmers Insurance Group Participants in this program will: • Gain a deep understanding of the link between leadership practices and employee motivation • Walk away with common sense techniques that can be used back in the workplace Thursday, September 28 8 –10:30 a.m. Husson University, Southern Maine Campus, 340 County Rd., Westbrook Register online at www.fambusiness.org Open to members and future members! Come in person or remote in! Sponsored by That Will Positively Impact Employee Motivation and Profitability

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