5 Qs with Chip Terry
Founder and CEO, BlueTrace
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1. What challenges do aquaculture farmers currently face, and how does BlueTrace assist
in mitigating those challenges?
Farmers/harvesters face a ton of challenges, but 3 big ones stand out - and they are all interrelated:
1) Labor costs: This runs to roughly 70% of the average aquaculture operation.
2) Crop loss: The average oyster farm will lose ~40% of their crop from the time they put it in the water to the time they harvest it.
3) Regulatory Compliance/Food Safety: Way too many people get sick from eating oysters and that has led to a lot of regulations. We help shellfish harvesters and dealers comply with those regulations.
2. How does BlueTrace help aquaculture farmers stay compliant?
We have a cloud based solution that lets harvesters and dealers print out tags and transfer key information through the supply chain. So things like harvest area, icing times, and quantities are passed seamlessly in a chain that is often 5-7 steps.
3. What is BlueTrace’s “Tide to Table” story and how does it help restaurants learn more about the product they are consuming?
Using a QR code on the shellfish tags, chefs, shuckers, and end consumers can learn the story behind the food: Who grew it? How did they do it? What will it taste like?
4. What resources, partners, and companies have been helpful to BlueTrace as it has continued to grow?
Maine Venture Fund, CEI, Maine Technology Institute, Maine Aquaculture Association, and a ton of other folks have been hugely helpful. We are lucky to have such a supportive network in Maine.
5. What are your plans for growth within the next few years?
We have a lot of headroom in the shellfish space - particularly up the supply chain. The adjacent areas in seafood are a likely expansion point.
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July Network Tech Talk:
BlueTrace: Making Harvest Reports a Breeze
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Listen in to hear how BlueTrace is enabling organizations big and small to optimize their activities, comply with regulations, and keep up with their inventory with digitized harvest and dealer tags, making harvest reports a breeze.
About BlueTrace: BlueTrace is a Maine-based shellfish aquaculture management platform which offers the easiest and most powerful management solution for shellfish growers, wholesalers, distributors, and dealers.
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Upcoming Network Tech Talks |
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August Network Tech Talk | August 12 |
Gray Optics: Shaping the Future of Biomedical and Industrial Optics
By Daniel Gray, Founder and President
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September Network Tech Talk | September 9 |
Defendify: Streamlining Cybersecurity Across People, Processes, and Technology
By Andrew Rinaldi, Co-Founder
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October Network Tech Talk | October 14 |
Chimani: Guiding your National Park Adventures
By Kerry Gallivan, CEO and Founder
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November Network Tech Talk | November 18 |
CourseStorm: Making Education More Accessible to All
By Brian Rahill, CEO
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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.
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Impersonation Attack Awareness
Article by People's United Bank
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Imposter fraud occurs when a criminal (typically using email) pretends to be from a place you trust (e.g., vendor, business partner, etc.) and tricks you into sending them money and/or revealing personal information. This type of attack can take many forms, but recently businesses and their employees have been especially targeted.
For more information regarding Business Email Compromise (BEC), click here.
For more important tips to help maintain operational continuity during the COVID-19 crisis, click here.
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Thomas College Athletic Director Chris Parsons said, “This facility and our athletic program is all about community. Adding it will help meet a longstanding need at Thomas to centralize our athletic program and celebrate the role that athletics plays in our community. For many years, we have had coaches and athletic support systems located in various areas around campus because we lacked the space to come together."
The hotel is just one of several major projects that represent $70 million invested so far in downtown development. Others are the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons dorm and commercial building, which opened in Augusta 2018, and the under-development Paul J. Schupf Arts Center, at 99 Main St.
Located at 16 Western Ave. in Fairfield, Hillman’s Bakery was opened over 60 years ago. The bakery is open Tuesday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. Founded by Lawrence Hillman, the bakery is a family endeavor and a Fairfield institution, and the store is now run by Lawrence’s son Larry.
The project, run by Portland-based developers Bateman Partners LLC, would convert the existing brick building on the property into an apartment building with 28 units — 14 one-bed, one-bath apartments and 14 two-bed, one-bath apartments.
Work on Main Street, from Temple Street to College Avenue, is expected to be completed in the spring of next year. The realignment of Front Street and College Avenue also will be done in 2022. In the fall of next year, the final two-way traffic flow will be in place.
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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: 4,000 sq.ft.
Lease Rate: $14 PSF (annual)
Property Features:
- Retail Commercial use
- Municipal parking
- Main Street Storefront
Context:
- Multi-use building
- Spacious Interior
- Located in the heart of downtown Waterville
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Get a health care visit with MaineGeneral medical staff from the beach, lake, woods or anywhere you have a signal on your mobile phone! MaineGeneral eCare is available at https://ecare.mainegeneral.org or download the app from the Apple or Google Play app stores. You don’t have to be a MaineGeneral patient to use this quick, affordable service.
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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.
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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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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