5 Qs with Kym Dakin-Neal
Founder, Nugget
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1. How does Nugget interface with Zoom?
We realized early on that the modern workforce uses a variety of virtual meeting platforms. Nugget is built to run independently in a window separate from whatever platform you are using, making it accessible to everyone. That means Nugget is also compatible with Google Hangouts, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, or even by putting your cellphone on speakerphone. Nugget allows customers the flexibility and reliability they need across all meeting platforms.
2. What differentiates Nugget from other transcription platforms?
Nugget lets customers bookmark what's important during the meeting so that they can share clips from the audio recording and transcript (called "Snippets") with clients or teammates as soon as the meeting is over. Customers can also write brief annotations in real-time, using this interface, to provide context and clarity throughout the transcription if they deem necessary. In utilizing these features, when you are looking back at the transcript you know exactly what is important and why. Nugget allows its customers to leave behind the time-consuming note-taking process that often takes us out of the present moment and risks us missing important "nuggets" of information.
3. What platforms will Nugget be able to interface with in the future?
Nugget runs independently of other platforms and is designed to be utilized no matter the meeting platform or upgrade. The virtual work environment isn't going away, even after the pandemic. Companies are seeing the benefits of running virtually from a cost perspective and many employees enjoy the freedom of working remotely. When some companies inevitably return to an in-person environment, there is still a need for Nugget because virtual meetings will never go away. Companies and businesses will still need a way to communicate with geographically diverse clients, customers, and even employees. Essentially, all Nugget needs to run productively is good audio. Therefore, it can be used in an array of work environments, both virtual and in-person, no matter the platform.
4. What benefits do individuals receive by using Nugget?
The primary benefit is time saved by not having to review recordings or full transcripts. By bookmarking the key "nuggets" of important information, productivity is elevated. In addition, the amount of quality focus and attention a customer can bring to online meetings is amplified as he/she no longer needs to take notes. However, we realize that everyone has different workflows. Therefore, the option to write annotations on the Nugget interface is still there, in case the customer wants to clarify or briefly expand upon something that was said during a meeting, but the point is, you won't miss anything. Nugget was built to allow an easier productivity flow during these meetings and is a flexible product because we know our customers have a range of needs.
5. In your network Tech Talk, you will be speaking about how Nugget was created. What are your plans for growth within the next few years?
We built Nugget to help our customers communicate more effectively during online meetings by helping to remove one of our biggest distractions, note-taking. Online meetings are here to stay, and our team will continue to focus on helping customers pay closer attention, ask better questions, and share better information by listening to their needs and wants. We are a customer-centric company and we want to make sure that our product remains valuable to them. Additionally, we will be ramping up our marketing efforts within the next few months to increase our customer base.
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May's Network Tech Talk:
Nugget: Recording Meeting Moments That Matter
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Listen in to hear how Nugget is enhancing your remote meetings by bookmarking what’s most important and eliminating the distraction of note-taking, allowing for more efficient and engaging conversations.
About Nugget: Nugget is a recently developed web application that assists individuals with transcribing meeting notes to capture the ‘golden nuggets’ within any conversation.
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Upcoming Network Tech Talks |
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June CMTN | Thursday, June 10 |
MedRhythms: Introducing Digital Therapeutics for Walking.
By Owen McCarthy, President
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Oyster Tracker: Making Harvest Reports a Breeze
By Chip Terry, Co-Founder and CEO
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Gray Optics: Shaping the Future of Biomedical and Industrial Optics
By Daniel Gray, Founder and President
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September CMTN | September 9 |
Defendify: Streamlining Cybersecurity Across People, Processes, and Technology
By Andrew Rinaldi, Co-Founder
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October CMTN | October 14 |
Chimani: Guiding your National Park Adventures
By Kerry Gallivan, CEO and Founder
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Virtual Central Maine Tech Night (CMTN) Recordings |
By moving to the virtual Zoom platform to comply with social distancing recommendations, Central Maine Tech Night (CMTN) has made its presentations available for viewing anytime. You can watch recordings of past CMTNs on the
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The Expanding ESG Wave
Article by People's United Bank
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The growing importance of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) movement across the financial markets is undeniable—and it is now making its way into commercial lending in a new and impactful way. Public and private companies are starting to take a position in driving diversity, sustainability, and strong governance in order to ensure long-term business value, and they want their corporate financing vehicles to reflect these commitments. Currently, these companies and their banking partners are looking to determine the best ways to act on this evolving trend and its initial applications in corporate finance.
For more information regarding ESG initiatives and the future of the ESG movement, click here.
For more important tips to help maintain operational continuity during the COVID-19 crisis, click here.
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Top Stories of April 2021 |
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Crooker Construction, LLC Inc. of Topsham last week started work on the intersection at Main, Water, Spring and Front streets, just south of the Lockwood Hotel, and that work is expected to continue. Hired as the contractor for the BUILD work, Crooker also has been removing curbing along Front Street. Project Superintendent Alex Stone said at least one lane of traffic in both directors will be open during construction. The traffic pattern will be changed to two-way next year, he said.
“This has been years in the making,” Northeast Laboratory Services CEO and President Beau Mears said Monday. “We now have the capability to buy enough of the supply that we’re going to need without running out.”
“We work really closely with a hemp farm and we like to use their recycled materials because otherwise it’s going to be thrown away, burned, or composted.”
When lit, the flames burn brightly for hours and, when used carefully, it can be burned in places where other kinds of fires might be impractical or unsafe.
A 22-year-old native of Marshfield in rural Washington County, the Colby College senior is the driving force behind Waterville Junior High School’s Coding Club, combining her academic interests and passion for working with children as an O’Hanian-Szostak Fellow for Civic Leadership.
The new center, expected to open in the fall of 2022, will maintain the character and scale of Main Street storefronts, extending the brick facade of those storefronts to the upper part of the Schupf Center, and that brick will wrap around the south corner of the center where it will meet the glass curtain.
The building is in great condition, according to Keys, but needs a number of interior improvements to prepare for opening, including an updated fire protection system and ADA-compliant bathrooms
“The town itself is working on the expansion of public drinking water system to help ensure that our residents have access to clean drinking water,” Flewelling said. “So the RFQ is to help us find a firm that has a lot more knowledge in how to go about doing these expansion projects, and to help guide us through that process.”
Thomas College said the facility will create a hub and home for its athletics program and include strength and conditioning and athletic training space, locker rooms, coaches’ offices, an e-sports arena and viewing area.
Located in a building neighboring the seasonal Pete’s Pig Catering and Barbecue and across the street from the Hathaway Creative Center parking lot, Sunrise Bagel gets its name from a mid-winter morning visit Lopes made to the site. She gazed at the sun rising above the Kennebec River over Waterville and Winslow, immediately thinking her bagel shop’s name could mirror the stunning morning scenery.
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Contact: Don Plourde
207-660-4000 dplourde@cbplourde.com
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Central Maine Real Estate Spotlight
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Featured Commercial Property:
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Building Size: 4,611 sq.ft.
Sale Price: $500,000
Property Features:
- Retail/Commercial for Sale
- Off-street parking
- Masonry Exterior
Context:
- Excellent Commercial Development Location
- Spacious interior
- Proximity to I-95
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Workforce Training & Professional Development:
Summer and Fall professional development classes are open for registration
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Workforce training has not stopped at Kennebec Valley Community College.
Kennebec Valley Community College’s Workforce Training & Professional Development has opened registration for Summer and Fall professional development classes! We welcome you to visit our website at www.kvcc.me.edu/workforce to check out our upcoming schedule and register online or call to register at 207.453.5083.
We are offering training in Basic EMT, High Pressure Boiler, Heavy Equipment Operator, CPR, 3D print design, heat pump installation, EPA 608 certifications and more. Our customized training programs have included topics such as leadership, supervisory skills, software training, conflict management or more technical trainings such as aluminum welding, precision machining or carpentry.
KVCC provides non-credit and customized training programs to individuals and businesses throughout Kennebec, Somerset and Knox counties. In response to COVID-19 we have adapted our delivery model to ensure the health and safety of staff, instructors, and trainees. Many of our classes have moved to hybrid or fully online training.
Customized training programs for your incumbent or new hire workforce may qualify for a Maine Quality Center grant to reduce training costs. To learn how you can train your team using a Maine Quality Center grant, call Elizabeth at 207.453.5858 or visit us online at www.kvcc.me.edu/workforce.
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Did you know that skin cancer is the most common cancer? More than five million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year in the US. Prevention is important, as is getting the right care if you see changes in your skin, because early detection greatly increases successful treatment of skin cancer.
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Board of Directors:
Chris Gaunce, chair – Central Maine Motors Auto Group
Beth Gibbs, treasurer – Thomas College
Jennifer Seekins – Bar Harbor Bank and Trust
Terri Vieira – Northern Light Health - Inland Hospital
Erica Lacroix - Town of Winslow
Ryan Poulin - New Dimensions FCU
Dave Roy - Kennebec Savings Bank
Elizabeth Fortin – Kennebec Valley Community College
Paul Stein – MaineGeneral Health
Steve Daly – City of Waterville
Gary Bowman – Town of Oakland
Michelle Flewelling – Town of Fairfield
Brian Clark – Colby College
Michael Runser – Valley Beverage
Donald Plourde – Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate
Tom Meucci - Huhtamaki
Liz Menard - Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation
Ex-Officio Board Members:
James Dinkle – Kennebec Regional Dev. Authority/ FirstPark
Ole Amundsen - Kennebec Valley Council of Governments
Christian Savage - Somerset Economic Development Corporation
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