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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 7 A U G U S T 6 , 2 0 1 8 Maine's largest private solar project planned e Pepperell Mill Campus in Biddeford is slated to become Maine's largest private solar project, with nearly 1,200 panels to be installed on the rooftops of the 1 million-square-foot mill complex. e Journal Tribune reported that Phil Coupe, co-founder and managing partner of ReVision Energy, said installation should be completed by year's end. e panels are expected to have a 40-year useful lifes- pan, with Coupe stating the project would pay for itself in 10 years. Hulit picked to lead Maine Community Bancorp Jeanne Hulit, who served as acting administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration under President Obama, will take the reins of Maine Community Bancorp in October as its single president and CEO. Maine Community Bancorp was created in 2016, following through on a 2015 agree- ment between Biddeford Savings Bank and Mechanic Savings Bank. Biddeford Savings Bank CEO Charles Petersen and Mechanic Savings Bank CEO Rick Vail, who jointly led the merger, will both retire in October when Hulit assumes the position of president and CEO. Hulit brings nearly two decades of banking experience as well as experi- ence leading a Maine-based manufac- turer and several years in public service at the state and federal level. She comes to Maine Community Bancorp from Village Candle in Wells, where she was named president last October. Wayfair to add 150 jobs at Brunswick Landing Wayfair plans to add 150 more jobs to its Brunswick Landing site. e Times Record reported that plan will bring the online furnishing and home decor company's workforce to 550, meeting its goal of having more than 500 employ- ees in Brunswick. e hiring timeline is still to be determined. Liz Graham, Wayfair's vice president of sales and ser- vice, told the newspaper the company has grown faster than expected. In May 2017, there was speculation that Boston- based Wayfair was a takeover target by Walmart. At that time, the Wall Street Journal reported that Walmart was fighting retail trends by buying up e-commerce sites. In 2016, Wayfair announced it would bring 450 new jobs to Bangor and 500 new full-time jobs to Brunswick Landing. Forbes recently reported that Wayfair is now the largest online furniture retailer in the U.S., with $6 billion in sales. N O T E W O R T H Y S O U T H E R N The Cumberland County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation awarded more than $68,000 in grants to 13 Maine nonprofits. The fund is a permanent endowment that supports projects and nonprofits that strength- en communities in the county. The foundation also announced $124,000 S O U T H E R N Wayfair to add 150 jobs at Brunswick Landing — Nice to have at least part of this $6 billion company in Maine Pepperell Mill in Biddeford set to become Maine's largest private solar project — Thanks to tax credits and free sunshine Coalition outlines top priorities of Maine businesses for the next governor — Listen up, words of advice Entrepreneurs start coffee- roasting business on Monhegan — Enjoy the sunrise and a cup of joe Front Street Shipyard to add up to 40 jobs as result of $667K federal grant — Continuing to live up to its promise Trade war update: Blueberry exports lag, King urges aid for lobster industry — Tariffs are cutting into already thin margins Maine Seacoast Mission boat needs repairs — We have boatbuilders who can help Fowler suddenly leaves as Aroostook chamber director — Creating a void in The County Statewide home values post double-digit gains in June — Hey builders, we need houses Federal cuts jeopardize Maine's health insurance navigator program — Another challenge for Maine's struggling workers C R E D I T S & D E B I T S 207-284-4591 | sbsavings.bank Cafe 64 64 Saco Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME B U S I N E S S L E N D I N G F R O M O N E C O M M U N I T Y M E M B E R T O A N O T H E R . As a mutual savings bank, we take the word "mutual" seriously. Helping our customers like Cafe 64 get the lending they need to run their businesses better. Talk to one of our business banking specialists today. For more information visit mainebiz.biz/GivingGuide or contact Donna Brassard at dbrassard@mainebiz.biz N O N P R O F I T S : Gain the funding and recruit the people you need! Whether you are looking for donations, new board members or volunteers, the Giving Guide will help you share your message. Tell the business community your story and help leaders better understand the impact of their investment when they decide where to contribute their charitable funding. As a for-profit company you can help a non-profit participate by funding their profile and/or you can run a full page or half page ad in Giving Guide. Special discounts available for MANP members. R E S E R V E Y O U R S P A C E B Y A U G U S T 2 9 / I S S U E P U B L I S H E D S E P T E M B E R 2 4 SP ONSORED BY GI V ING GUIDE PAR T NER:

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