For 2020, the Mainebiz Next List honors eight individuals who not only are contributing to the state’s economy and workforce, but have also demonstrated leadership when it’s been sorely needed.
This year has shown that no business is safe from the pandemic. In some cases, manufacturers that could pivot swiftly have prospered. Companies with cash reserves have been able to get by; others have been able to use federal assistance to keep employees on payroll. And many companies have adapted to remote work.
But the effects of the past six months are being experienced throughout Maine and its business community.
That’s all the more reason why Mainebiz feels this group of Next honorees offer some hope for the future. We congratulate them, and invite you to share in our celebration of them.
Kay Aikin: Co-founder, CEO, Introspective Systems LLC, Portland
Patrick Cunningham: CEO, Blue Marble Geographics, Hallowell
Drew Dumsch: President, CEO, The Ecology School, Saco
Claudette Ndayininahaze: Executive director, co-founder, In Her Presence, Portland
Katie Shorey: President, Startup Maine and director of engagement, Live + Work in Maine, Portland
Briana Warner: CEO, Atlantic Sea Farms, Saco
Corinne Watson: Owner, Tiny Homes of Maine, Houlton
Tom Watson: Owner, CEO, Port Property Management, Portland