Bangor area business news

BANGOR — WBRC Architects-Engineers of Bangor, Portland and Sarasota, Fla., held a health care symposium, “Achieving Success in Health-care Environments,” on May 18 at the University of New England in Biddeford. The primary audience of more than 60 included hospital and health care administrators.

Topics included hospital origins, ergonomics, advantages of modular case goods, Americans with Disabilities Act update and case law settlements in health care, environmental graphics, infection control and planning for construction, and selection of health care finish materials.

The address was given by Dr. Kathy Reno, lead consultant for Joint Commission Resources and Joint Commission International for Safe Health Design Solution Service, which provides accreditation review of hospitals and health care organizations nationally. She described the JCR’s recently launched global initiative, “Safe Health Design.”

Presenters were Michael Pritchett, WBRC; Claire Ganley, Humanscale; Nicole Ponte, Steelcase/Nurture; Jill Simpson, Access Design/Alpha One; Boyd Morrison, Gamble Design; Hank Dunn, Cianbro Corp.; Kathy Reno, Joint Commission Resources; Sandi Soraci, Environments at Work; Lynda Casteris-El-Hajj, WBRC.

For information on “Achieving Success in Healthcare Environments” and upcoming WBRC seminars, contact Judith Perkins at judi.perkins@wbrcae.com or 947-4511, Ext. 239.

U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud praised the recent Federal Aviation Administration announcement that it has approved investments in several Maine airports.

“These investments are welcome news and will allow these airports to move forward with improvements that will increase safety,” said Michaud, a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. “Because airports are so important to communities and businesses, these projects also hold positive, long-term economic benefits for the regions they serve.”

FAA investments in local airports include:

• $451,538, Bangor International Airport , for rehabilitation of the apron so that structural integrity of the pavement is maintained.

• $80,750, Dewitt Field, Old Town Municipal, for the rehabilitation of the runway to maintain structural integrity of the pavement to minimize foreign object debris on the runway.

More than 300 employees in KeyBank’s Maine district participated in the company’s 21st day of volunteer community service, “Neighbors Make the Difference Day,” on May 24. Staff spent the afternoon volunteering for an array of community service projects;  44 branches closed at noon for the event.

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Minigolf course

HERMON — The Sports Arena in Hermon will cut the ribbon during the grand opening of its new 18-hole minigolf course named “Gordy, the Gopher Mini Golf,” at noon Friday, June 17, on Route 2.

The layout is a challenging course, featuring two water fountains, waterfalls, surround sound music, sand traps and a par of 49. The course was designed with Maine rocks and granite as the focal point for the grounds, and is well-lit for evening play. Hours for minigolf will be noon-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and noon-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

The minigolf course was designed to complement the 20 lanes of bowling, 17 pool tables, 50 arcade games, sports bar and food with Maine offerings such as Gifford’s Ice Cream and Pat’s Pizza.

Officials said they hoped the addition would become a one-stop “Staycation Destination” for family entertainment and events such as birthday parties.

All the Birthday Parties have been updated to include the option of minigolf now in the summer months.

For information, call 848-5850 or visit http://www.thesportsarena.biz.

BANGOR — Katahdin Trust Co. President & CEO Jon J. Prescott has announced that Chad V. Desjardins has joined the bank as manager and retail services officer at the Bangor branch on Broadway.

Desjardins will be responsible for retail lending, business development and the day-to-day management of branch activities.

Danelle Weston, regional vice president, who previously had served as manager in Bangor, will relocate to the bank’s new Hampden location, where she will be responsible for administrative oversight and retail business development in Greater Bangor.

“As Katahdin Trust Company expands its presence in the Greater Bangor area, we will do so with qualified banking professionals such as Chad,” Prescott said. “He joins our bank with a commitment to our brand of service-based, solutions-driven banking, and our Bangor customers will be well-served by his efforts and dedication to their financial well-being.”

A native of Fort Kent, Desjardins is a graduate of the University of Maine at Fort Kent with a bachelor’s degree in business management and a concentration in accounting and financial services. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2008 at KeyBank and has served in a variety of positions, most recently as client services manager in Newport.

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