Bangor

150th anniversary

N.H. Bragg held an open house to mark its 150th anniversary June 9 at 92 Perry Road.

Two of NASCAR’s fastest race cars, Matt Kenseth’s No. 17 and Kurt Busch’s No. 97, were on hand for the event.

More than 80 manufacturers were represented with displays and demonstrations of their products throughout the day.

Reaching the 150-year mark, N.H. Bragg joins a select group of Maine companies formed before the Civil War that have successfully adapted to change. The company is still owned and managed by descendants of its founder.

John Bragg, the fifth generation, is president of the company, and Jon Eames, the sixth generation, is vice president. The company was founded in 1854 by Norris Hubbard Bragg, who sold supplies to blacksmiths. In subsequent years, N.H. Bragg added horseless carriage parts as well as industrial and welding supplies.

The company now employs more than 70 people in Bangor and Westbrook, selling products to both businesses and the public at large.

Maine Credit Union League

At the recent 66th annual meeting and convention of the Maine Credit Union League, the directors voted Ralph Ferland, president-CEO of Eastern Maine Medical Center Federal Credit Union in Bangor, as chairman for 2004-2005.

Ferland has served as vice-chairman for the past three years.

Licensed massage practice

Terry Martini, licensed massage therapist, has recently returned from Florida, where she completed an associate degree in natural health with a concentration in advanced therapeutic massage.

Martini has reopened her practice at 195 State St. in Bangor. In addition to Swedish massage, she is now certified in neuromuscular therapy and sports massage. She will be treating clients with sports injuries, whiplash and other soft tissue injuries, as well as offering traditional stress relief massage. She is now accepting new clients and can be reached at 945-5031.

Grant awarded

The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation recently awarded a significant grant to the Women’s Business Center of Coastal Enterprises Inc. in recognition of the important contribution that the Women’s Business Center has provided to Maine women entrepreneurs.

The business center provides technical assistance, support services and access to capital to augment employment opportunities and increase household income in economically distressed communities throughout the state.

The Women’s Business Center, established in 1995, is a joint venture of Coastal Enterprises Inc. and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership.

To supplement grant awards made by the U.S. Small Business Administration to permit the expansion of services in rural and underserved communities, Bangor Savings Bank has committed $100,000 in equity-like discounted financing to Coastal Enterprises Inc. to provide funding for the business center’s revolving loan fund.

The grant awarded by The Bangor Savings Bank Foundation signifies its commitment in supporting entrepreneurial capacity and the needs of micro-enterprise businesses in Maine.

New architect

Steven Ribble had joined the firm of Ames A/E, Architects & Engineers. Ribble holds a master’s degree in landscape architecture from Ball State University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kent State University.

Ribble’s work includes landscape architecture, master planning and site design for various educational, public safety, correctional, transportation, corporate, residential development and park-open space projects. He has prepared regional and site-specific master plans for large land development projects, nature area, recreation areas and parks, and has guided many projects through municipal review.

Ribble is a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects, is certified by the Council of Landscape Architects Registration Boards and is a Registered Landscape Architect in Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.

Brewer

20 years with UPS

Daniel Wing recently was honored by UPS for completing 20 years of service with the company.

Wing, a package car driver with UPS in Brewer, was recognized for his loyal service contributions. Wing began his career as a pre-loader with the company.