August 2021 Edition
Innovation
Sponsored by People's United Bank
5 Qs with Daniel Gray
Founder and Principal Optical Engineer, Gray Optics
What services does Gray Optics provide to the healthcare and life sciences industries?

Gray Optics is a leader in the development of complex optical systems for medical, life science (biomedical) and industrial markets. We are highly differentiated in the design, assembly, and testing of complex optical systems, illumination systems, lens assemblies, optics modules and complete optical subsystems. As an independent innovation partner, we work on a 'fee for service' basis, providing engineering support as an extension of our clients’ team. We do not promote specific technologies or processes; instead, we find the optimal solution that solves our customer’s optical design and assembly challenges and enables them to win in their chosen markets.
August Network Tech Talk:
Gray Optics: Shaping the Future of Biomedical and Industrial Optics
August 12 | 12:00 p.m. | Click here to Register

Listen in to hear how Gray Optics is advancing imaging technologies and optical systems for biomedical, life sciences and industrial applications with a full suite of capabilities in optical, mechanical, electronics integration, and machine vision
Upcoming Network Tech Talks
September Network Tech Talk | September 9
Defendify: Streamlining Cybersecurity Across People, Processes, and Technology

By Andrew Rinaldi, Co-Founder
October Network Tech Talk | October 14
Chimani: Guiding your National Park Adventures

By Kerry Gallivan, CEO and Founder
November Network Tech Talk | November 18
CourseStorm: Making Education More Accessible to All

By Brian Rahill, CEO
Virtual Network Tech Talk Recordings
By moving to a virtual platform, Central Maine Network Tech Talks have been made available for viewing anytime. You can watch recordings of past tech talks on our YouTube Channel.

What Your Financial Statements Tell You
(and Your Bank) About Your Business
Article by People's United Bank
Few endeavors are more challenging than launching and growing a business,
but the rewards can be extraordinary. To get and keep a business on a growth
trajectory, business owners need to have a firm grasp of the key financial aspects of their operations. There’s little margin for bad decisions or indecision for
business owners who face obstacles every day in their quest for success.
However, having a clear understanding of what your financial statements are
telling you about how your company is performing can provide the vital insights
needed to navigate the twists and turns of creating a successful enterprise

For more information regarding financial statements, click here.

For more important tips to help maintain operational continuity during the COVID-19 crisis, click here.
Business Investment
Top Stories of June 2021
Contact: Dana Michaud
207-314-2268 dmichaud@cbplourde.com
Central Maine Real Estate Spotlight
Featured Commercial Property:
Building Size: 5,796 sq.ft.
List Price: $389,000
Property Features:
  • Retail Commercial use
  • Off-street parking
  • Attached warehouse space
Context:
  • Multi-use building
  • Spacious Interior
  • Prime retail location
Construction Management
Sheridan Construction and Thomas College Break Ground on new Athletic Sports Center
Sheridan is proud to be part of the new Athletic Sports Complex located at Thomas College in Waterville. On Thursday, June 17, members of the Sheridan Team joined with project stakeholders and the Thomas College community to break ground on where the new sports center will be.
Quality of Life
Sponsored by MaineGeneral Health
Are you living with joint pain? MaineGeneral’s same-day joint replacement program may be right for you. Join MaineGeneral Orthopaedics Drs. Aitken, Rodger and Wexler for a presentation Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center to learn more about the surgery and ask questions of the doctors and support staff. See a video by the surgeons and get information on the free presentation.
Workforce Investment
Workforce Training & Professional Development: 
Fall professional development classes are open for registration
Workforce training has not stopped at Kennebec Valley Community College.

Kennebec Valley Community College’s (KVCC) Workforce Training & Professional Development is offering a great line up of professional development classes this fall! 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, solar trainings, welding and more.  
 
KVCC provides non-credit and customized training programs to individuals and businesses throughout Kennebec, Somerset and Knox counties. Customized training programs for your incumbent or new hire workforce may qualify for a Maine Quality Center grant to reduce training costs. 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. We can meet a wide range of needs. 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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