Julia Munsey

In Massachusetts, Patrick Woodcock oversaw offshore wind procurements and state and regional energy policies. In Maine, he helped advance energy efficiency investments.

Linda Caprara, who has been with the chamber since 2008, became advocacy vice president in 2022.

After less than four months as president and CEO of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Julia Munsey has resigned for personal and family reasons.

A paid family leave bill is being considered by the Maine Legislature. Guest columnists Julia Munsey, president and CEO of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce, and Curtis Picard, president and CEO of Retail Association of Maine, say that while the bill is well-intentioned it would hurt small businesses.

Heather Johnson, the commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, plans to discuss the modernization of the DECD's key economic incentive program; the unemployment rate, which remains below 3%; the workforce shortage; and the Maine Career Exploration program for Maine high school students.

Maine is considered fertile ground for the development of science, technology, engineering and math, which generated $6.5 billion in state and local tax revenue in 2021.

A roundup of personnel news from businesses and nonprofits around Maine.

Julia Munsey, currently at the Maine International Trade Center, will succeed Dana Connors in the role.