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New Maine leaders take charge in 2025

Mainebiz recorded changes at law firms, banks, health care institutions, utilities and nonprofits. 

Encore presentation: Portland Symphony renews contract of music director Preu

The music ensemble has renewed the contract for music director Eckart Preu through July 31, 2029.

🔒On the Record: Portland Symphony’s new executive director aims to expand audience reach

With strategic planning underway and the holiday concert season just ahead, Mainebiz sat down with Derek Beckvold to find out more about his background and plans.

Portland Symphony names its next executive director

Derek Beckvold, managing director of the Boston Philharmonic since July 2024, will succeed Carolyn Nishon as executive director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra.
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Portland Symphony’s 100th season will also be the last for executive director

Carolyn Nishon, a Mainebiz 40 Under 40 honoree in 2022, will stay in he position until the end of July.

Portland Symphony Orchestra hires former intern as director of artistic operations

The Portland Symphony Orchestra has hired Elizabeth Kane as director of artistic operations.

‘Throw out your script’ and other takeaways from the Mainebiz Women’s Leadership Forum

Panelists from a variety of industries offered tips on effective communication and leadership.
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