This year marks the 125^th anniversary of  my firm, Cole Harrison Insurance, playing a part in the business community of the Kennebunks. And while the cultural and geographic landscapes around us have seen remarkable changes since my great-great grandfather Joseph Titcomb got started in insurance to protect the ships being built at his yard at the Landing, the constant remains that we are all today making a mark in our community's story of commerce.

Since 1936, The Brick Store Museum has been the steward of the hundreds of photographs, documents, and artifacts that record the countless stories that make up our community's business and commercial heritage. And one day, your participation in the area's professions and trades will become a part of this legacy too. Ours is a story worth preserving.

I joined the museum's Board of Trustees three years ago, and while the museum is very appreciative of the general support from the local business community, there are many, many more of us that would likely become new supporters if only asked. So, I'm asking you to join me in becoming a sustaining business supporter of the Museum. If you'd like a little more encouragement, I hope you'll attend our first Business Partner Program event on Wed., April 25 at 5:30 PM.  We'll have refreshments on hand and we'll tell you more about the satisfying role that your business can have with one of our most important institutions. And you'll have a chance to see first hand our newest exhibition, A Brush with History.  I look forward to seeing you there.