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August 9, 2021 Edition
2021 Women to Watch Honorees
Since 2009, Mainebiz has honored a group of women who have demonstrated leadership in every field of business and the nonprofit world. Now for the 13th year, we recognize the Mainebiz Women to Watch. To date, 63 remarkable individuals have received this distinction. This year, the Women to Watch come from throughout Maine and range from CEOs to leaders of nonprofits and a chamber of commerce and even a registered Maine guide.
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Women to WatchWomen to Watch: Adilah Muhammad is a voice of leadership in housing equity, diversity
Catie Joyce-Bulay - Women to Watch
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Women to WatchWomen to Watch: At Husson University, Marie Hansen is training students for jobs of the future
In her dual role at Bangor's Husson University, Marie Hansen is all about collaboration. Now she's trying to create a space for more of it among students, faculty, business and technology. That synergy may create an economic engine for the region.
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Women to WatchWomen to Watch: Heather Blease knows how to make a comeback
Catie Joyce-BulayThe owner and CEO of customer support company SaviLinx has learned from her share of accomplishments and setbacks building four businesses. So when the pandemic hit, she was ready to turn a challenging time into an opportunity for growth.
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Women to WatchWomen to Watch: Hospital CEO Crystal Landry is a health care hero on a personal mission
William HallAfter beginning her career caring for patients as a certified nursing assistant, the head of Penobscot Valley Hospital has dedicated herself to a path that is the "direct result of personal experience."
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Women to WatchWomen to Watch: At Avesta, Rebecca Hatfield is advocating for affordable housing
Jessica HallThe senior vice president of real estate at Avesta looks at the pandemic's impact in Maine and says, "We have to continue to build affordable housing because the need isn’t going away, the need has intensified."
On the Record: Abdullahi Ali, of Gateway Community Services, opens a door to help for New Mainers
The nonprofit's founder says his own experiences as a refugee and New Mainer have shaped the organization's mission of supporting immigrants through mental health services, youth programming and more.
- Building Business
Building BusinessBuilding Business: Wyoming company ‘grows’ its presence with Westbrook site
In Westbrook, the Vertical Harvest indoor agriculture site now under construction may mirror the company's original site in Jackson, Wyo. At Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley, work is beginning on that resort's Mid-Mountain Lodge.
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- Ask ACE
Ask ACEAsk ACE: Why are employees pushing back against returning to the office?
Lisa Whited, Workplace Transformation FacilitationA contributing expert from the Association for Consulting Expertise responds to a reader's question about the dilemma employers and employees face when workplaces reopen.
- Letter from the EditorLetter from the Editor
From the Editor: Eight leaders with a range of lessons to offer
The Women to Watch issue of Mainebiz is always a special occasion, and this year's edition is no exception. The eight remarkable individuals we honor make us grateful the state has such leaders.
- In ShortIn Short
Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 9, 2021
The Mainebiz roundup of businesses and businesspeople that have been making changes in recent weeks. Check out our compilation of new hires, promotions, accomplishments and more.
