October 2022 Edition
Innovation
October Speaker Series:
Ocean Farm Supply: Empowering Companies to Harvest Shellfish Sustainably
October 13 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Bricks Coworking Space, Hathaway Creative Center, Waterville

Hear how Ocean Farm Supply is dedicated to sustainable, regenerative forestry practices and carbon-neutral production processes, helping shellfish distributors reduce the need for single-use plastic mesh bags.

About Ocean Farm Supply: 

Ocean Farm Supply is a Brunswick Maine-based value add manufacturer of the Ocean Harvest Bag®, a bag woven from biodegradable, compostable fiber designed explicitly for the harvest and distribution of shellfish and produce.
5 Qs with Erin Adams
CEO & Co-Founder, Ocean Farm Supply
What resources, partners, and companies have been helpful to Ocean Farm Supply as it has continued to grow?
 
We have found Maine’s startup support system incredibly beneficial. We’ve received support from Island Institute, CEI, SeaGrant, and MTI. We were a part of the first cohort of Dirigo Labs which was critical in connecting us with mentors that we still talk with today and helped our team of Mariners decipher the business realm. The New England Ocean Cluster has offered continual support through their network and office space and we also recently found a warehouse space for Ocean Farm Supply in Brunswick at Techplace which will allow us to bring in machinery to grow our product offering.  
Virtual Speaker Series Recordings
Dirigo Speaker Series conversations have been made available for viewing anytime. You can watch recordings of past conversations on our YouTube Channel.
Business Investment
Top Stories of September 2022
Contact: Don Plourde
207-861-2462
dplourde@cbplourde.com
Central Maine Real Estate Spotlight
Featured Commercial Property:
Building Size: 5,041 sq. ft.
List Price: $525,000
Property Features:
  • Large off-street parking lot
  • Public sewer & public water
Context: 
  • Proximity to downtown Oakland
  • Proximity to I-95
Quality of Life
Sponsored by MaineGeneral Health
You want access to the latest mammography technology at convenient times for you. At MaineGeneral, we’re with you, and we’re honored to be recognized with a 2022 Women’s Choice Award for Best Mammogram Center. We offer 3D mammograms and breast biopsy with superior image quality leading to early detection and reduced false positives. Getting your mammogram in October is easy. Schedule your appointment today by calling toll-free 877-817-1817
Workforce Investment
Workforce Training & Professional Development: 
Maine Community College System Announces Historic Investment in Workforce Training
Looking to train your workforce for free? The Harold Alfond Foundation is funding training that will offer Maine businesses the opportunity to train their frontline workers and will cover the cost of up to $1,200 per employee. You can partner with KVCC for training or another training center of your choice. KVCC provides training in trades, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, and more. Trainings include welding, precision machining, carpentry, solar installation, high-pressure boiler, and heavy equipment operator training, emergency medical services, phlebotomy, 3D printing, Comp TIAA, and so much more. Employees can participate in existing training programs or KVCC can create customized training to meet your business needs. For more information on our training programs visit us at www.kvcc.me.edu/workforce.
 
If you would like to train your current workforce or new employees, contact Elizabeth Fortin at 207.453.5858 or by email at workforce@kvcc.me.edu to take advantage of this incredible opportunity for free or low-cost training.
Coworking & Collaboration
Where Great Work Meets Innovation
Location can be a game-changer when it comes to running your business. Bricks Coworking and Innovation Space is located in the historic Hathaway Creative Center, directly across from Waterville Brewing Co., and in the heart of Waterville's growing downtown. Featuring spacious interiors and an ergonomic design, its floating desks and conference room are fully equipped to meet your needs.
Floating Desk
($150/Month)

24×7 Access
High-Speed Wireless Internet
Free Coffee and Tea
Printing/Copying
Meeting Room Access
Business Address & Mail Delivery
Dedicated Desk
($250/Month)

24×7 Access
High-Speed Wireless Internet
Free Coffee and Tea
Printing/Copying
Meeting Room Access
Business Address & Mail Delivery
Sit-Stand Desk
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