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7th Up Biz Tour: 7th graders learning about the workforce in their own backyards
Friday December 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Augusta School Department and Gardiner School Department, launched this program in 2019 to connect local students with the opportunities that exist right here in the Kennebec Valley.
Each year, more than one hundred seventh graders are transported from their schools for a full-day tour of Chamber member businesses, where they gain firsthand exposure to a wide range of local careers and industries.
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avatar for Katie Doherty

Katie Doherty

[email protected], Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce
Katie Doherty has been with the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce since 2015, beginning her tenure as Program Director before being promoted to President & CEO in February 2017. A graduate of Thomas College, Katie brought to the Chamber a strong background in business operations... Read More →
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Kimberly Liscomb

Principal, Augusta Public Schools
Kim Liscomb is the Principal of Cony Middle and High School.  She has been in education for 30 years in a variety of roles including principal, assistant principal, teacher, school board member, legislator, and higher education administrator.  She comments, “The best part of being... Read More →
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Jenny Watson

Assistant Principal, Cony Middle School, Augusta School Department
Jenny Watson is the Principal of Cony Middle and High School.  She has been in education for 30 years in a variety of roles including assistant principal, teacher, school board member, and IT Director.  
Friday December 11, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm EST
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