Now Hiring: Finance and Grants Manager
FocusMaine is hiring a full-time Finance and Grants Manager — you could play a key role in shaping the future of FocusMaine and our work for Maine’s economy. Full Job Description and Application Instructions
FocusMaine is launching the Maine Seafood Promotional Council
Maine Seafood Promotional Council FocusMaine was awarded a Domestic Trade Initiative grant from the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development which will support two years of a pilot Seafood Promotional Council. Origins and Vision Emerging from the EDA-funded Seafood Economic Accelerator for Maine (SEA Maine)’s collaborative efforts, the Maine Seafood Promotional Council is a... Read More
FocusMaine Announces Generous Harold Alfond Foundation Grant
The FocusMaine team is proud to announce the receipt of a game-changing $6.9 million, three-year challenge grant from the Harold Alfond® Foundation. This substantial investment marks a pivotal moment for FocusMaine, propelling its mission to strengthen and transform Maine’s economy by expediting the growth of Maine’s food economy and bioeconomy and building talent pathways to... Read More
Now Hiring : Manager of Strategic Communications and Outreach
FocusMaine is finalizing an exciting strategic and brand refresh that offers a tremendous opportunity to modernize its brand identity and enliven its communications and outreach. To capitalize on this opportunity, FocusMaine seeks an energetic communications and outreach manager to implement a strategic communications plan that is developed in concert with the President. Apply Now —... Read More
Congratulations to Andrea Maker, FocusMaine’s New President
We are delighted to announce Andrea Cianchette Maker, co-founder and co-chair of FocusMaine, has been named president! “It’s an exciting time for FocusMaine, as we are seeing our unique approach to economic development for Maine having a real impact on key economic sectors. I can’t think of anyone better prepared to lead us into the... Read More
Maine Bioscience Booklet
From the rocky coast of Bar Harbor to the burgeoning Portland waterfront, Maine is home to a diverse and prosperous life science ecosystem. The Maine Bio Booklet is a sample of companies, academic and research institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies contributing to the fastest growing biotech sector in the country. Coordinated and designed by FocusMaine... Read More
2022 Annual Impact Report: A Year of Learning and Evolving
The FocusMaine Team is proud to share our 2022 Annual Impact Report. The past year marked a period of progress, transition, learning, and opportunity. The report highlights our mission, impact, and partnerships with stories from some of the students, entrepreneurs, businesses, and communities that have been touched by our work. Thanks to the generous support of... Read More
Courtney Crossgrove and Mikayla Sweet Join the FocusMaine Team
We are delighted to announce that our small but mighty team has grown. Join us in welcoming Courtney Crossgrove as FocusMaine’s Food and Agriculture Program Manager and Mikayla Sweet as our Grants and Finance Manager. The added talent that Courtney and Mikayla bring will boost our internal capacity and improve our overall effectiveness as an organization.... Read More
October on the Go
As 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 this link to read the full story.
Maine Seaweed Showcase
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 working to create a resilient, thriving seaweed... Read More