Biddeford+Saco Chamber
2018
Conference
APRIL 3
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WELCOME TO
The Biddeford+Saco Chamber of
Commerce+Industry is proud to present its
inaugural conference - “ignite”. Our goal is to
provide value-added knowledge about pressing topics affecting our business
community while also providing a venue for businesses to show their services, wares
and fill employment gaps.
This year’s five-part speaker series focuses on workforce issues. The need for a robust
workforce has become one of the primary concerns statewide and the Chamber has
taken this issue head on. Our workforce committee is over 50 strong and has set a goal
of better connecting businesses with the education community.
We believe this conference and the many to follow on an annual basis, will grow and
become well known for its practical approach to identifying local issues and partnering
with the right people to solve problems
The Biddeford+Saco Region and the Chamber will continue to promote and identify
our assets as a way to entice new business, new workers and new Mainers to come settle
in our area and enjoy all that Maine has to offer.
Executive Director, Biddeford+Saco Chamber
SCHEDULE
Noon - 6pm: Open to the Public
Business Trade Show
Career Opportunities
SPEAKER SERIES
Sessions will be in the COT Conference Room 107
Must Have a Pass for Session Admission
Each session will start and end as scheduled. There is a nearby room
set up for further discussions with the speaker in an effort to not delay
the start of the next session.
12:30p - 1:20p - Recruit & Retain Volunteers
1:30p - 2:20p - Thrive in a Multigenerational Workplace
2:30p - 3:20p - Cultivating Internships
3:30p - 4:20p - ESL Residents - An Untapped Resource
4:30p - 5:20p - Enrich Community Transportation
THANK YOU
EVENT SPONSORS
PLATINUM
SACO & BIDDEFORD
SAVINGS
DIAMOND
CITY OF BIDDEFORD
CITY OF SACO
NORTHEAST CU
PEOPLESCHOICE CU
SOUTHERN MAINE
HEALTH CARE
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES
A Plus Party Rental OOB/Saco Adult Ed
Aroma Joe’s, Saco PeoplesChoice CU
Arundel Machine Tool Co. Ready Seafood Co.
Biddeford+Saco Chamber Renewal by Andersen of ME
Biddeford Regional COT River Drive Cooperage
Bonney Staffing Saco Sport & Fitness
Camden National Bank ServPro
Central Maine Community College Shaheen & Gordon PA
City of Biddeford ShuttleBus & Zoom
City of Saco So. Maine Community College
City Theater Southern Maine Health Care
Eastern Maine Community College Spectrum
Ferry Beach Park Assn Spurwink Services
Funtown/Splashtown USA Subway, Saco & Biddeford
Gammon’s Corporation Sweetser
Home Depot The Legends
Hospice of Southern Maine Unitil
Journal Tribune University College - Saco
Maine Health & Human Services University of New England
McArthur Public Library US Army Saco Recruiting Ctr
NESC Staffing Volk Packaging
NeuroRestorative York County FCU
NorDx
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contact the chamber - 282-1567
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MEET THE SPEAKERS
Recruit & Retain Volunteers
Jason Ketterick is Community Impact Director for
Youth & Volunteers for United Way of York County. As
a certified Service Enterprise trainer, he helps regional
agencies increase their impact by leveraging human capital
to increase organizational capacity. Since moving to Maine
in 2014, he worked as an Environmental Literacy Educator
at Maine Audubon before joining the United Way team in
January 2015. He previously held the Education and Stewardship
Programs Manager position at Tread Lightly! in Salt Lake City, Utah and
worked as the national youth education lead with the Center For Outdoor
Ethics in Boulder, Colorado.
Jen Hayes is the Horse Program Director at Oceanwood
Camp & Conference Center in Ocean Park, Maine.
She brings over 22 years of riding instruction to both
individuals with and without disabilities, innovative
program development, and volunteer recruitment
& retention practices. A volunteer herself, Jen has
participated in numerous fundraising efforts & activities
for not-for-profit organizations in MA, NH, & ME, has sat as
a Board Director for the Plymouth Regional Chamber of Commerce (NH)
and currently holds a Board Member seat on the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of
Commerce+Industry.
Thrive in a Multigenerational Workplace
Mary Kozicki LaFontaine, the Regional Director of
the Southern CareerCenters, has over 25 years experience
in the private and public sectors; prior to her current
position, she managed the Lewiston CareerCenter. She
holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-
Stevens Point and a Masters in Adult Education from the
University of Southern Maine. She also teaches at USM-LAC, is
President of the Central Maine Human Resources Association and serves on
several other civic and business association boards. She recently served on the
LA Metro Chamber of Commerce Board including one term as chair, as an
Auburn City Councilor for two terms and the Auburn School Committee.
Cultivating Internships
Cynthia Simon is the director, College of Arts and
Sciences Internship Office at the University of New
England. Her expertise in experiential education spans
over 30 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business,
a Master’s degree in Environmental Education and has
completed the National Society for Experiential Education’s
Academy. Her background includes professional work in the
international, corporate, not-for-profit, and small business sectors,
with 20 years in higher education at UNE. In 2008, Cynthia established the
College of Arts and Sciences Internship Office, a professional office committed
to academic credit-bearing internships, and sits as the director. The CAS
Internship Office supports students and the community in building exemplary
internships wherein students practice their academic learning and skills and
through which businesses and organizations receive the talent and support of
UNE students.
ESL Residents - An Untapped Resource
(Unum Talent Aquisition Program Manager Jerry Mopembe had to suddenly
cancel due to an unexpected conflict.)
Olesya Shkut is an Human Resources Generalist for
Growers Express at its production and distribution facility
in Biddeford. Growers Express is a partner with Green
Giant. Olesya has spent the past 6 months focusing on
recruitment and personnel retention (35% of those are
ESL employees). Olesya is also in charge for on boarding
and training of employees, performance management and
employee relations. She attended University of Southern Maine in 2017 for
Professional Development in Human Resource. Before coming to the U.S., she
spent 13+ years in Russia performing HR recruitment and marketing duties
for Russian offices of international companies, working both with international
co-workers and clients.
Enrich Community Transportation
Craig Pendleton currently serves as Executive Director
of the Biddeford+Saco Chamber of Commerce+Industry.
He is a seven-year member of the Biddeford Saco Old
Orchard Beach Transit Committee, which oversees
Shuttlebus-ZOOM public transit. He is also an ex-officio
member of the Saco Economic Development Commission.
CONFERENCE NOTES:
LOVE TO PAR-TEE?
Gather a team and play with us at our 66th Annual
Golf Tournament on June 5 at Biddeford-Saco Country
Club. We award four scholarships to area high school
graduates. Register now to secure a spot - 282-1657.
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Artas Designs, Biddeford
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