Idexx Laboratories Inc.

The company’s investment in professional development sends a signal: "we see you, and we are not ready to lose you.”

Over the past four quarters, the Westbrook-based maker of veterinary diagnostics and software has surpassed consensus earnings per share and revenue estimates four times.

Despite unpredictable economic conditions, a number of Maine companies — of all sizes and across industries — are driving growth through mergers and strategic leadership changes. Here's a digest of recent news.

Over the last four quarters, the Westbrook-based veterinary diagnostics company has surpassed consensus earnings per share estimates four times.

Michael Erickson, now executive vice president, will succeed Jay Mazelsky as president and CEO of the Westbrook-based maker of veterinary diagnostics and software.

The donation will fund the launch of the SHAW Challenge, a four-year initiative designed to transform how Maine communities address the youth mental health crisis in schools and communities.

Over the last four quarters, the Westbrook-based maker of veterinary diagnostics and software has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

Over the last four quarters, the Westbrook-maker of veterinary diagnostics and software has surpassed consensus earnings per share estimates four times and consensus revenue estimates twice.

Over the last four quarters, the Westbrook-based maker of veterinary diagnostics and software has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.

A UNE graduate program on climate change is among the new developments on the energy and environment front.