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Economic
Tour Of Southern Maine
February
12-13, 2003
MDF’s Policy Leaders Academy is a non-partisan educational
program for State Legislators on the Maine economy. The Academy helps Legislators understand Maine’s dynamic economy,
the unique characteristics of its regions, the drivers of long-term growth, and
the impact of public policy decisions on business investment and regional
economic vitality.
This year’s theme is Higher Education and the Economy,
focusing on the connection between the education and skill level of Maine’s
workforce and Maine’s long-term economic growth.
For more information contact: Valerie Chiasson at the Maine Development Foundation.
AGENDA
Wednesday, February 12, 2003
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8:00 a.m.
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Depart Augusta
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9:00
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Lewiston-Auburn’s Vibrant Small Business Community
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Concurrent tour of ten small businesses, including
briefings at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College and Central Maine Technical
College.
~ Coordinated by:
Charles Morrison, President, Androscoggin Valley Chamber of Commerce
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11:45
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Depart Central Maine Technical College
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12:30 p.m.
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Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield, South Portland
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Briefing, tour, lunch, and discussion of health care
issues.
~ James Parker, General Manager
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1:50
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Depart Anthem
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2:00
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Fairchild Semiconductor, South Portland
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Briefing and tour of facility.
~ Kirk Pond, President and CEO
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3:30
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Depart Fairchild
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3:45
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Portland Fish Exchange, Portland Waterfront
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Briefing on the economics of this public-private venture.
~ Hank Soule, Director
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4:10
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Depart Portland Fish Exchange
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4:15
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Cianbro Oil Rigs, Portland
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Tour of Cianbro Corporation’s two semi-submersible oil rigs in
Portland Harbor.
~ Led by: Mac Cianchette, Vice President, Operations,
Cianbro
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5:45
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Depart Cianbro
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6:00
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University of Southern Maine, Portland
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Dinner at USM’s Glickman Family Library (5th
floor) with University faculty, students and business people.
~ Briefing by:
Richard Pattenaude, President, University of Southern Maine
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8:00
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Depart USM
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8:15
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Eastland Hotel, Portland
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Thursday, February 13, 2003
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7:00 a.m.
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Breakfast, Hotel
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7:45
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International Trade Briefing, Portland
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Three small businesses discuss international
trade opportunities.
~ Richard Coyle, President, Maine International Trade Center
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9:00
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Depart Hotel
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9:15
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Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce and Citizens
Briefing at Portland High School and student-led tours.
~ Mike Johnson, Principal
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10:30
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Depart Portland High School
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11:30
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Pratt & Whitney Group, North Berwick
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Lunch, briefing and tour of manufacturing facility.
~ Thomas Mayes, General Manager
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1:30 p.m.
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Depart Pratt and Whitney
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1:45
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Small Business Innovation in York County, Wells
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Briefing by three businesses that use the resources of the
York County Technical College.
~ Patricia Ryan, President, York County Technical College
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3:00
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Depart York County Technical College
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5:00
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Arrive Augusta
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