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Fall Conference & Expo Wrap-Up: A Successful Gathering!

As we wrap up another successful annual conference, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our members for joining us and contributing to the incredible experiences and valuable insights we shared together. This year, we welcomed over 500 attendees from across the industry, making it our largest gathering in recent years! It was heartening to see so many passionate individuals come together to learn, connect, and collaborate.
 
Overall, the feedback from our evaluations has been overwhelmingly positive, with 96% of attendees agreeing that the conference met their expectations. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us understand what worked well and where we can improve. If you haven't filled out the evaluation yet, please take a few minutes to do so here. Your input is crucial for enhancing future conferences.
 
Attendees highlighted several aspects they loved about the event, including the networking opportunities, diverse sessions, and beautiful location. Many expressed their appreciation for the chance to connect with peers and industry leaders. Some participants suggested that shorter sessions on the second day could allow for more time to engage with vendors, while a few mentioned a desire for more varied food options. Every suggestion will be carefully considered as we plan future events!
 
We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, whose generous support made this event possible. Your commitment to our community is invaluable, and we look forward to partnering with you again next year.
 
Annual Sponsors:
Premier Patron – Sysco Northern New England
Platinum Sponsors –
  • Cross Insurance
  • MedlineGold Sponsor – Preferred Therapy Solutions
Silver Sponsor – Guardian Pharmacy of Maine
Bronze Sponsors –
  • Fusion Workforce Solutions
  • McKesson Medical-Surgical 
Conference Sponsors:
Event Sponsor – Andwell Health Partners
Lanyard Sponsor – Affinity Care of Maine
Day 2 Keynote Sponsor – McKesson Medical-Surgical
Day 2 Doughnut Sponsor – Lepage Bakeries
Seminar Sponsors –
  • Acadia Benefits, Inc.
  • SMD, Inc.
Break Sponsors –
  • MRV Medical Staffing
  • Northern Light Health Home Care & Hospice
  • Skilled Cyber
  • Spectrum Staffing & Home Care 
Mike McNeil Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament:
We had 8 teams this year. The event is projected to raise about $3500 for the scholarship fund.
 
Congratulations to the following winners:
 
1st Place – Gross: James O'Mara, Matt Nash, John Calcavecchia, Randy Wilson
2nd Place – Gross: Scott Whitaker, Dennis Dacus, Gary Laflamme, David Hamel
1st Place – Net: Jeramy Wyatt, Greg Koch, David Gagnon, Neil Thurlow
2nd Place – Net: Kelly Wesbrock, Chad Cloutier, Matt Orne, Stephen Bellone
Long Drive – Men: Zach Sennett
Long Drive – Women: Veronica Hopkins
Closest to the Pin #11 – Men: John Calcavecchia
Closest to the Pin #11 – Women: Christine Riendeau
 
Golf Tournament Sponsors:
Swag Bag Sponsor – First Atlantic Healthcare
Hole in One Sponsor – BerryDunn
Lunch Sponsor – Sysco Northern New England
Hole Sponsors –
  • Accordian Healthcare Consulting
  • BELFOR Property
  • Canfield Systems
  • Hillyard Inc. 
Finally, we'd like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of our sponsors and donors for the MHCA PAC Ticket Auction; we raised $3,715!
 
Please mark your calendars for next year's event. We will be returning to the Samoset Resort October 28-30, 2025. Thank you for your continued support of this event and we look forward to seeing you next year!

Staff Contact: mbooth@mehca.org & dchicoine@mehca.org

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