A&D Construction Plus, is a locally owned and operated Maine based company. Don, one of the owners, has twenty plus years of experience in the building trades and seven years of experience in wildlife control. When you need your project done right and within a timely manner, call the pros at A&D Construction Plus.  Alisha, Don's wife, is also an owner and works with him managing the office administration. However, she can't resist a good bat job once in a while! Alisha is very knowledgeable in most areas of the business. Don & Alisha also work closely with other local area businesses.  With wildlife, pest control, light construction, and remediations this truly is an All in One Company 
Pest Control
When it comes to keeping those pesky and sometimes dangerous pests under control, A&D Construction Plus is the company to call. We are a friendly, family owned company that provides pest control services to the entire state of Maine. Don currently has his Maine "Commercial Master Applicator" License and can provide pest control for ants, mice, hornets, flies, bedbugs, fleas, ticks, mosquito's and many other types of pests.
Wildlife Removal
We, at A&D Construction Plus, provide professional wildlife removal services for the entire state of Maine. Having the required state of Maine Animal Damage Control (ADC) license, a state of Maine Trapping license, plus years of experience means we are ready to handle all your wildlife removal needs. We're educated in both exclusion and live trapping methods, which we consider humane and ethical techniques for the removal of wildlife. Basically, we catch and release. Contact us today.

OUR MISSION
To inspire and enable all young people and their families to realize their full potential as healthy, productive, responsible and caring citizens.

The Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation supports educational, healthcare, and other charitable institutions in Maine and Massachusetts.

Educate Maine champions career readiness by increasing the educational attainment of Maine people, enabling all students to succeed in postsecondary education and in the workplace.

All Maine people will reach their greatest educational and economic potential to power a vibrant, globally competitive Maine economy.

We are a non profit Domestic Violence Resource Center serving Kennebec and Somerset Counties.

Our services include:

• 24 Hour Helpline (1-877-890-7788) to provide support, advocacy, resources, and safety planning
• In-Person Advocacy at our Outreach Offices
• Court Advocacy
• Support Groups
• Emergency Shelter
• Supportive Housing
• School Based Prevention Education
• Community Education & Outreach
• Menswork (A Certified Batterers Intervention Program)

Can you think of a place where you feel the most comfortable…the most at ease? That’s the feeling we naturally produce at Good Will–Hinckley (GWH). On our sprawling campus, nestled between Fairfield and Skowhegan, we’ve carried on a rich history of serving youth and families in need for the past 135 years. Through a flexible and unwavering mission, and the fierce passion of our staff, we offer opportunities for youth and families to live, heal, learn, and grow.

Founded by George Walter Hinckley in 1889, GWH is staffed by caring professionals from both the clinical and educational worlds. We are committed to giving children and young adults the inspiration and tools they need to succeed.

Our Mission

Good Will-Hinckley’s mission is to provide a home, educational opportunities, and a supportive environment to youth, families, and the communities we serve that are in need of a helping hand.

Healthy Communities of the Capital Area (HCCA) is a non-profit public health organization working to improve quality of life through tobacco and substance use prevention, nutrition education, youth empowerment, increasing local food access, and more.

Our mission is to shelter animals until they find permanent homes, to educate the community about responsible pet ownership, and to advocate for the humane treatment of all animals.

We are Located
100 Webb Road
Waterville, Maine 04901
Tel: (207) 873-2430
Fax: (207) 873-1266
info@hswa.org

The Towns We Service
Albion, Belgrade, Benton, Burnham, Canaan, Clinton, Detroit, Dixmont, Fairfield, Freedom, Hinckley, Knox, Mercer, Oakland, Palmyra, Pittsfield, Shawmut, Sidney, Solon, Thorndike, Troy, Unity, Waldo, Waterville, and Winslow.

Junior Achievement has over 100 local JA Areas across the nation, and together we are the nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA's programs—in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy—ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.

Junior Achievement's purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Junior Achievement is one of a few nonprofits to use independent, third-party evaluators to gauge the impact of its programs. Since 1993, independent evaluators have conducted studies on Junior Achievement's effectiveness. Findings prove that Junior Achievement has a positive impact in a number of critical areas.

The Kennebec Valley Chordsmen is a 40+ year chartered chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America aka The Barbershop Harmony Society.

From Romance to Birthdays to Patriotic Events we have songs to cheer your hearts.

The Kennebec Valley Chordsmen meet every Thursday at 6:30pm at The Pleasant Street United Methodist Church.

Our Mission Statement

We strengthen individuals, families and communities by providing direct services
and by partnering with others to create sustainable solutions to poverty
in an ever-changing environment.

Our Vision Statement
Our vision for the Kennebec Valley Region is thriving communities made up of individuals and families who are healthy, financially secure and able to reach their fullest potential.

About Us

KVHRA is the Kennebec Valley area association for HR & business professionals concerned with understanding the best methods to effectively manage their people and organizations.  KVHRA became an affiliate chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in 2005. SHRM has over 285,000 members in over 165 countries and is the world's largest HR membership organization devoted to HR management. By attending meetings and developing relationships with colleagues, members continually enhance their knowledge of HR issues, gain new skills and grow as an HR professional.

2020 KVHRA Meetings

2020 KVHRA Membership Dues

$35.00 Professional SHRM Member
$60.00 Professional non-SHRM Member
$170.00 Professional SHRM Member, all breakfast meetings (9) paid in advance
$195.00 Professional non-SHRM Member, all breakfast meetings (9) paid in advance
No cost for Members in Transition (between jobs), Newly Certified members or Student Members
(Waiver applies one time only, with the exception of Student Members, who are eligible for the duration of full-time student enrollment. Covers annual dues only.)

To apply or renew your membership,  https://kvhra.shrm.org/kvhra-membership, Payment is accepted by credit card.

2020 KVHRA Board of Directors:

President – Lori Page, State of Maine

President-Elect – Kristie Jandreau, Human Resources Manager, Day's Jewelers

Part President - Kristy Gould, Assistant Director, Health Trust Services, Maine Municipal Association

Treasurer – Cindy Chase, Office Manager, Kennebec Water District

Board Secretary – Erica Humphrey, Associate Director of Human Resources, Colby College

Membership Development Chair – Julie Banta, KMA Consulting

Membership Roster Chair – Crystal Bailey, HR Generalist, Assistance Plus

Programming Committee Chair – Kathleen Hale, Director of Human Resources, Home, Hope and Healing, Inc.

At-Large Board Member – Melissa Brown, HR Manager, Northeast Laboratory Services

At-Large Board Member -  Kristy Rizzitello, HR Manager, Puritan Medical

At-Large Board Member -  Lori Schmitz, Director of Human Resources, New Dimensions Federal Credit Union

At-Large Board Member - Lori Lefferts, Director of Human Resources, Skills Inc.

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LIFEFLIGHT PROVIDES CRITICAL CARE TRANSPORT THROUGHOUT MAINE
LifeFlight’s vision for Maine is a place in which every person, in every community, has access to critical care and medical transport when they need it.

We do this by working with our EMS partners to transform the critical care transport medicine system into an integrated, high quality, patient-centered system worthy of the public’s trust.

We work with our parent organizations, Central Maine Healthcare and Northern Light Health, and our aviation operator, SevenBar Aviation, to achieve this mission and maintain a strong commitment to safety.

About Main Street Skowhegan

Main Street Skowhegan is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on the ongoing revitalization of Skowhegan, Maine. Founded in 2005 by a group of engaged citizens, Main Street is now driven by six full-time staff, eight AmeriCorps members, a passionate board of directors, and more than a hundred volunteers working to make our town a better place.

Our Mission

Our mission is to celebrate Skowhegan’s rich heritage while achieving our brightest future as a thriving economic, cultural, and recreational community where residents enjoy a high quality of life.

Our Vision

This is our vision for the future of Skowhegan: A destination for visitors from Maine and beyond, Skowhegan is known for its locally sourced food, beautiful and active riverfront, and vibrant cultural scene. The economy is strong and diverse, and residents are happy and healthy. Skowhegan is a place community members are proud of, youth choose to stay or return to, and visitors never want to leave.

The Main Street Movement

In the 1980s, the National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation developed one of the most successful models for place-based economic development. It has since become a nationwide network. We are one of 11 nationally accredited Main Street Communities in the state of Maine.