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Glenn Prickett will assume the role of CEO on Sept. 1, replacing former CEO Don Perkins, who announced the search for his successor along with his intention to retire last November after nearly 30 years in the leadership role.
Winners represent sectors from farming to janitorial services. Shannon Kinney, founder and chief client success officer at Dream Local Digital, a Thomaston-based digital marketing agency, was the keynote speaker at last week's SCORE awards luncheon.
The initiative, now in its third year, is a partnership between Coastal Enterprises Inc. and FocusMaine.
A first-ever economic analysis found Maine’s seafood sector had $3.2 billion in total output in 2019, the latest year available. The output was driven by retail sales, lobster harvesting and seafood processing.
Oyster farming has grown from a few operations 40 years ago to about 150 farms today, driven by an optimal growing environment, conducive regulations, a strong market and training programs.
Some 44% of Maine’s 13,414 agricultural producers are women.
New studies hypothesize the decline is due to climate change. The disconnect has been widespread in the Gulf of Maine and could impact the future of the lobster population.
Land trusts can provide a vehicle for private sector partners to work together to mobilize additional funding sources and act more nimbly to save working waterfront properties.
The Norwegian firm bought the former seafood processing facility, including a 100,000-square-foot complex on 94 acres, a year ago, in the midst of controversy around its proposal to farm 66 million pounds of salmon annually in Frenchman Bay.
In the past four months, Cousins Maine Lobster launched in Denver, Colo., and expanded into Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and the Gulf Coast from Pensacola to Mobile, Ala.
The institute has an “extraordinary” 40-year history that directly touches people’s lives, said Hamilton. The mission includes advancing climate, economic resilience and leadership programs and cultivating the next generation of leaders.
Beth Orcutt focuses her research on the microscopic life on and beneath the sea floor. As vice president for research, she will guide Bigelow Laboratory’s research around the world to understand the ocean and develop solutions.
“We’re committed to expanding our knowledge and expertise to culture fish and shellfish in a way that’s productive and profitable,” said Deborah Bouchard, director of the Aquaculture Research Institute.
Biddeford-based Ocean’s Balance has established Seaweed Farmer Services, which will dry and mill farmed kelp on an industrial scale.
Maine’s farmed seaweed industry has seen substantial growth in production and farm operations over the past decade. The industry is showcasing products, research and innovations this month.
Nearly $3 million will help companies enter the sustainable packaging market. Marine debris incurs losses to the lobster industry and communities.