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August 11, 2025
2025 Outstanding Women in Business
This year, Mainebiz launched the Outstanding Women in Business awards program, building on the longtime Women to Watch program. Outstanding Women in Business tweaks the formula a bit, allowing for a bit more leeway in the roles played in business, offering recognition to people who don’t fit into the traditional CEO or executive director roles. Since starting the program in 2009, Mainebiz has honored more than 75 leaders this way. We're acknowledging seven in 2025 — individuals who have made an impact throughout Maine.
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Outstanding Women in BusinessOutstanding Women in Business: Kelly Flagg helps build Maine’s construction workforce
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Outstanding Women in BusinessOutstanding Women in Business: Shannon Haines is amplifying the arts in Waterville
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Outstanding Women in BusinessOutstanding Women in Business: CEO Soo Parkhurst breaks the glass ceiling
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Outstanding Women in BusinessOutstanding Women in Business: Torey Penrod-Cambra aims to take HighByte to new heights
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Outstanding Women in BusinessOutstanding Women in Business: Katie Richards tackles ‘forever’ chemicals with Maine’s first testing lab
Katie Richards identified a critical gap in Maine’s ability to respond to PFAS contamination. With no in-state testing options available, she co-founded Maine PFAS Laboratories with her husband Chris.
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Outstanding Women in BusinessOutstanding Women in Business: Katie Shorey is Maine’s startup and talent attraction impresario
The director of engagement for Live + Work in Maine and president of Startup of Maine is a force of nature in Maine's business community.
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Outstanding Women in BusinessOutstanding Women in Business: Franchise owner Maryna Shuliakouskaya leads with ‘care, clarity and consistency’
Maryna Shuliakouskaya is now the owner of 12 Aroma Joe’s locations and manages over 350 employees at her franchises and her two companies, Aspire ME Group and Acadia Management Group.
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Outstanding Women in BusinessMade in Maine: Sea Bags sets sail with sustainability as a key trait
Sloane M. PerronSea Bags is based on Custom House Wharf in Portland but does production from a 35,000-square-foot site on Cash Street in South Portland.
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Ask ACEAsk ACE: Do we need to update vendor contracts when committing to supply chain sustainability?
Vague language such as “sustainable sourcing” or “eco-friendly operations” can create confusion or lead to disputes
Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 11, 2025
A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, law firms, nonprofits, health care institutions, credit unions and professional services firms in Maine.
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Editor's note: Outstanding Women in Business builds on Women to Watch legacy
Outstanding Women in Business is the evolution of the Mainebiz Women to Watch program, which was started in 2009 to put the spotlight on women leaders.
