FOCUSMAINE PUBLISHES 2018-2023 IMPACT REPORT
Read MoreAs the landscape is ablaze with spectacular autumn colors. Dana O’Brien, President of FocusMaine, is leaning into the ‘get down to business’ vibe of fall. In this edition, we recap a month full of listening, learning, advocating, and building connections to accelerate the growth of Maine’s economy. Follow…
The Seagriculture Conference, the 1st international seaweed conference in the US, is coming to Portland Sept. 7-8, 2022. We wanted to be sure Maine’s seaweed sector gets the national and global attention it deserves. The Maine Seaweed Showcase is a summary of farmers, innovators, educators, researchers, and nonprofits…
Nona Yehia, the animated spirit behind Vertical Harvest–the new hydroponic greenhouse soon opening in Westbrook–shares her passion and plans in this issue of Sustenance. Their “Grow Well” approach creates employment opportunities for people with a disability or neurodiversity while also delivering delicious, nutritious microgreens to the community. Check out…
Programs are in full swing at FocusMaine! We’re delighted to share some exciting new work and events taking place across our signature sectors with support from our terrific partners. Read the full newsletter here.
As part of our Sustenance series that explores trends in Maine’s food economy, we sat down with Luc Samuel Kuanzambi to talk about accessing good food in Maine from the perspective of a new Mainer. In his former role as Cultural Ambassador for Hannaford, Luc discussed the opportunities…
A Message from Kim Hamilton & FocusMaine Co-chairs Dear Friends, After nearly five years as FocusMaine’s inaugural president, I’ve decided the time is right for me to transition out of my role at the end of June. The transition comes at the right time for me personally as I…
PORTLAND, Maine (March 31, 2022)—After nearly five years at the helm of FocusMaine, Dr. Kimberly Hamilton announced that she will be stepping down as the organization’s president. Hamilton was the inaugural president of FocusMaine. During her tenure, the organization has had a tangible impact on key sectors of…
We are pleased to share FocusMaine’s 2021 Annual Impact Report. The report, entitled Momentum, outlines the cumulative progress that FocusMaine with its partners has made over the past four years, including highlights from 2021. FocusMaine works with partners to accelerate the creation of quality jobs in Maine by investing in…
We are excited to share some good news: FocusMaine, Educate Maine, and a cadre of industry and academic partners are teaming up to launch the Aquaculture Pioneers program, a two-year pilot program designed to open doors to long-term careers in Maine’s growing aquaculture industry. Our vision in launching the…
FocusMaine and Educate Maine are piloting a new program aimed at providing a pathway to long-term careers in Maine’s aquaculture sector. The Aquaculture Pioneers Program, a two-year effort funded through a $382,504 grant from the Builders Initiative, will be launched this spring. The Aquaculture Pioneers Program addresses a…