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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 17 N OV E M B E R 2 6 , 2 0 1 8 Architects and builders already had clients concerned about things like the carbon benefits and sourcing locally in general. "ey're in their office, and they're thinking about floors, thinking about beams," she says. "We're trying to put a face on that connection." Kerchner says conservation and helping those who want to preserve woodland rather than harvest it is also a major goal. "We want to keep the forests, forests," she says. "We want to build an economy based on a sustainable resource, but you can't have the econ- omy if you don't have the resource." Maureen Milliken, Mainebiz staff writer, can be reached at mmilliken @ mainebiz.biz Portland, ME dunhamgroup.com 207.773.7100 Local Knowledge. Regional Focus. Global Reach. When we say we know the industrial market... ...we're not kidding. The Dunham Group industrial team has more than 85 years of combined experience focused exclusively in industrial real estate. Leading Greater Portland's market, we've sold or leased the majority of the area's industrial properties. Call us today to find the right space for your business. Maine's Industrial Experts for Over 40 Years " We're so grateful FAME approved the loan insurance for our line of credit. LooHoo continues to grow each year, and we are now able to plan ahead with inventory and manufactuing needs to support increased demands. With FAME's support, LooHoo is positioned for continued growth and success." Cyndi Prince Founder and CEO, LOOHOO LLC yes ! HELPING YOU GET TO Helping Maine Businesses Succeed Since 1983 1-800-228-3734 • FAMEmaine.com Best Places to Work in Maine 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 P H O T O / M A U R E E N M I L L I K E N We're trying to organize how people buy wood. We're trying to make those local mills apparent to people who buy wood and may only know where Home Depot and Lowe's are … We're trying to make it easier. — Lee Burnett project director for Local Wood Works

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