Nelson Gosline joined the agency and expanded it from one agency into 11 offices throughout Maine and a staff of nearly 50. In 1955, Walter Gosline founded Gosline-Murchie Agency in Gardiner. The Gosline Insurance Group is the largest, locally owned, independent agency group in Central Maine, specializing in commercial insurance, personal insurance, trucking insurance, bonding, and financial services. The winner of this category will be decided LIVE with audience voting. In addition, they are leaders in their industry and maintain a good business image in our community. Their impact on the Kennebec Valley is evident through their revenue growth and job creation. Nominees in this category are KV Chamber members that are active in the Kennebec Valley. AFB also partners with other organizations, including area food pantries, recovery homes, youth centers, and senior living units, who prepare meals or have better access to distribute to those in need.В With a full-time staff of three, the Augusta Food Bank is thankful for its more than 75 volunteers who contribute over 5,000 hours per year. With the opening of its new facility in 2017, the AFB more than doubled its storage capacity and added more programs and ways to distribute food. Since opening its doors in 1981, the Augusta Food Bank has been providing nutritious food to some of the communityвЂ™s most vulnerable citizens. Throughout their history, their track record of community leadership is evident. Their peers recognize them for their integrity and performance. Nominees in this category are KV Chamber members and active in bettering the Kennebec Valley. They volunteer their time and provide financial resources to sports teams, schools, performing arts groups, environmental organizations, and more. They invest in local organizations, activities, and initiatives. One of their core values is to be good community citizens. They specialize in bringing people together вЂ“ connecting the right people to the right resources, addressing the challenges with a can-do attitude, and finding the solutions.В Sprague and Curtis is number one in real estate sales volume in Kennebec County and has been the areaвЂ™s market leader for more than six decades while being one of the smallest teams of agents in Central Maine. Today, Sprague and Curtis Real Estate is a small but mighty team of realtors who pride themselves on the experience of the transaction. started selling real estate and opened the WW Sprague Agency. Sprague and Curtis Real Estate started in 1957 when William Sprague Sr. Their impact on the Kennebec Valley is measured through their community involvement and economic impact. This business is recognized for excellence in its industry through its innovation, unparalleled customer service, staff development, and marketing practices. Throughout their history in the Kennebec Valley, they must have demonstrated revenue growth and job creation. Nominees in this category are KV Chamber members and have 14 or fewer employees. Woodlands Senior Living is dedicated to making each day the best day possible for every resident they serve while helping to bring peace of mind to the people who love them.В At the core of what drives Woodlands Senior Living is making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents who are being treated with dignity and compassion in the lives of family members who find comfort and relief in having a trusted partner in care and in the lives of their staff. Woodlands Senior Living is a Maine-based, family-owned, and operated organization providing assisted living and memory care to the people of Maine. Nominees in this category are KV Chamber members and have 15 or more employees.

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