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Some of the best quotes from the 2024 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year.
The University of New England is expanding its offerings to include an online end-of-life pet doula certification program.
The multiphase project is one of the largest contributions ever to a college sports program. The goal is to position UMaine as a premier sports destination.
Joseph McDonnell has been named president of the school after serving as interim president for nearly two years.
The first conference, in November, drew over 320 people including key industry players. The second confab is being positioned as an invitation for the global space community to engage with Maine's rapidly growing space economy.
UMA now has a music technology degree program, designed to prepare future artists with tools and skills to navigate the music industry.
“Employers like BIW need to have a seat at the table with our educational partners to ensure the training provided to Mainers prepares them for the jobs of today and tomorrow,” said Bath Iron Works' president, Charles Krugh.
Plans for the branch come soon after state regulators approved UCU's request to convert to a community charter, opening membership to residents and businesses in 11 Maine counties.
UMaine has taken a leadership role in innovation, investing in the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center and getting ready to break ground on the Factory for the Future.
The Maine Career Exploration Program helps connect young people, ages 16-24, to short-term paid work experiences in a wide range of sectors across the state.
The University of Maine and Tyler Technologies are launching an extended partnership to get students involved in STEM-related careers and education opportunities.
As one of more than 150 franchises across the U.S. and Canada, the new location includes brightly colored walls and surfboard benches. The owners say they plan to add 40 jobs.
"It's not just a regular job. It's really almost a calling," said Lachance, who plans to retire from her post by June 2025 after more than a decade at the helm of the Waterville school.
The free lab, offered by Coastal Enterprises Inc., will provide basic business management tools and industry insights to help weatherization contractors stay open or expand.
As the demand for nursing staff in the state continues, the University of Maine at Augusta will expand enrollment for its nursing degree programs by opening a new facility.
The growing issue of homelessness in Maine will be addressed at a panel discussion hosted by the University of New England.