There’s no dearth of ideas about how to improve Maine’s economy floating around the campaign headquarters of Maine’s gubernatorial candidates. We invite you to take a breather from all the political chatter and, instead, immerse yourself in the stories of 10 exemplary Mainers who are shaping Maine’s economic future by rolling up their sleeves and getting to it.
Every year, Mainebiz searches for 10 movers and shakers — people we know are influencing Maine’s economy in a significant way — to appoint to our Next List. Some are entrepreneurs, some are the heads of family-owned businesses, some are steering nonprofits and some blend all of the above. But all demonstrate a deep commitment to Maine and the people who live and work here. We call them Nexters.
Let us introduce them to you.
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On a roll | Tony Jabar, CEO, Cerealus Holdings LLC, Waterville
Wellness wizard | Dr. Larry Catlett, founder and CEO, Occupational Medical Consulting, Leeds
Snappy management | Bob Neveu, co-founder and president, Certify, Portland
Capital conduit | Betsy Biemann, president, Maine Technology Institute, Gardiner
Distributor chap | Ron Dennis, CEO, Dennis Paper and Food Service, Bangor
Wave wrangler | Chris Sauer, president and CEO, Ocean Renewable Power Co., Portland