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VO L . X X I V N O. X V I I § 2 A U G U S T 6 , 2 0 1 8 22 F I L E P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY Danielle Conway Dean / University of Maine School of Law What's changed: e change I experi- enced — and what moved me the most — was the extension of my network of sisters throughout Maine. One of the honorees in my cohort, Elizabeth Hayes, has become a true friend and supporter of me and Maine Law. What's ahead: In the coming year, I am focusing my eff orts on securing much-needed investment in Maine Law, the state's public and only law school. Advice: Recognize that business success depends on the promotion and perpetuation of the rule of law, equity, inclusion and justice as fundamental core values. ese core values make business possible and ensure the proper functioning of the market. 2017 F U L L C O N T E N T S O N PA G E 4 F O C U S C O R P O R AT E S E C U R I T Y 36 Cyber notebook Check out some of the latest trends in corporate security and cybersecurity. 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 Hospitality Education Technology Financial Services Retail Other Industries Government Health Care 2013 2014 2015 2016 32 Cyber crime Maine experts in corporate security talk about how to protect vital business records. P H O T O S / T I M G R E E N WAY PRESEN T ING SP ONSORS Mainebiz is proud to present the 2017 Women to Watch. This year we had so many great nominees, we named five honorees instead of the traditional four. They come from a range of industries and each have an interesting story to tell. Each is a strong leader in her own way — and we think you'll agree these Women to Watch are blazing a trail in the Maine economy. PATRICIA ROSII ELIZABETH HAYESI DANIELLE M. CONWAYI DEIRDRE WADSWORTHI NANCY STROJNYI P R O F I L E S S TA R T O N P A G E 1 4 $2.00 August 7, 2017 VO L . X X I I I N O. X V I I I www.mainebiz.biz F I L E P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY Elizabeth Hayes President and CEO / Infi nity Federal Credit Union, Portland What's changed: We're attracting new members at a historic high, over % growth, and I've had the privi- lege of participating in a number of forums on women in leadership. My dream is to have a positive impact on the lives and aspirations of the individuals I lead, and the recogni- tion has given me the opportunity to have a bigger impact. What's ahead: As a leader, I aspire to positively impact the lives of the members and employees we serve at Infi nity FCU. I get par- ticular satisfaction at the opportunity to give a hand up to women who seek to get ahead in their career and are seeking advice, men- torship and support. Advice: Take the time for self-refl ection in order to get to know your talents, aspirations and those things that you're passionate about. Knowing your strengths and passion at work goes a long way in helping to identify which opportunities to go after and those that should be let pass. F I L E P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY Patricia Rosi CEO / Wellness Connection of Maine What the company does: Medical marijuana grower and seller What's changed: Shortly after the Mainebiz Women to Watch accolade in 2017, I was named "America's Most Important Woman" by Cannabis Business Executive. This was an incredible honor, and the highest in the industry. Additionally, I have been driving our operations to exceed the highest safety and quality standards in Maine, setting the bar for other compa- nies both locally and nationally. Maine has been a strong leader in the cannabis industry for nearly 10 years. is has uniquely positioned me as a leader and advisor to cannabis companies nationwide regarding quality and safety standards as well as consumer and market trends. What's ahead: We are preparing Wellness Connection for the biggest paradigm shift yet — the expansion of the Maine cannabis industry from medical to adult-use in 2019. My mission remains intact — to lead our team through the change in order to create new opportunities for growth. is industry will have a positive impact on the community and the economy and as the market shifts, I am committed to ensuring that we proceed through this transition successfully. Advice: Don't let gender defi ne what you can or should do. Be simply your best. And to quote Coco Chanel, "the most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud."

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