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August 5, 2024 Edition
2024 Women to Watch Honorees
Now in their 15th year, the Mainebiz Women to Watch awards honor women who have demonstrated leadership in wide-ranging sectors of business, health care and the nonprofit world. Mainebiz has recognized more than 75 leaders this way. We're acknowledging six in 2024 — individuals who have had an impact from Caribou to Skowhegan to Portland and throughout Maine.
Women to Watch: Grace Mo-Phillips is an entrepreneur, mentor to underserved women
At the CEI Women’s Business Center in Portland, Program Director Grace Mo-Phillips draws inspiration from the alumni of the BIPOC Women’s Business Navigator she has created and leads.
Women to Watch: Penny Thompson is a city manager with a knack for communicating, learning
Managing the City of Caribou means being a generalist and learning from others, says Thompson. She believes in education as a tool for creating a better, more engaged municipal workforce.
On the Record: Chargely CEO aims to build a community of electric vehicle drivers
Chargely is a mobile app that helps users figure out where to go in their electric vehicles. CEO David Tse shares his vision and plans with Mainebiz.
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Ask ACEAsk ACE: How can I amplify my coaching impact with AI without losing the human connection?
Cassie Crosby, Iterata SolutionsAs ACE guest columnist Cassie Crosby writes, the most effective use of artificial intelligence is as a tool to augment human expertise.
A Look Back: In 2014, moving to Portland still seemed like a novel idea
A decade ago in Portland, hotel rooms were under construction, national retailers were joining area malls and housing prices were starting to soar. Yet Maine's largest city was just starting to become a hot destination.
- Letter from the EditorLetter from the Editor
Editor's Note: Women to Watch started with a simple premise
The Mainebiz Women to Watch program started with a basic question from longtime Publisher Donna Brassard and then-Editor Carol Coultas.
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- In Short
In ShortNewsworthy people and performances for Aug. 5, 2024
A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at Maine businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms.
