Briana Warner

Briana Warner has been named president of the Newcastle-based brewer.

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, professional services firms and health care institutions in Maine.

The Portland seafood processor said the addition of Maine kelp industry leader Briana Warner will help support continued growth and innovation in its value-added products.

Maine aquaculture operations produce more than 25 species of finfish, shellfish and sea vegetable — more than any other U.S. state, according to the Maine Aquaculture Association.

Briana Warner is stepping down as CEO of Atlantic Sea Farms but will stay involved as a strategic advisor.

Kelp farming is considered a way to keep commercial fishermen active in slower seasons and cash flow in coastal communities. Maine grows the majority of farmed seaweed in the U.S.

This year's winners of the Governor's Awards for Business Excellence represent sectors from seaweed to solar.

The Maine International Cold Storage Facility, which is expected to open on the Portland waterfront in 2024, will be the subject of a panel discussion at USM.

Atlantic Sea Farms, of Biddeford, and Portland-based Allagash Brewing Co., on the Fast Company list of 144 brands that matter, were also listed among 18 community-minded brands.

The workplace has changed dramatically over the last two years, and leaders have had to adjust and grow. A panel discussion on Thursday will be led by the director of the Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute.