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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 29 M A R C H 4 , 2 0 1 9 client claims involving personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and dangerous drugs and medical devices. Maine People Before Politics in Augusta added former Maine Governor Paul R. LePage to serve as the organization's honorary chair. Verrill Dana, a law firm in Portland, said that attorney Elizabeth Connellan Smith accepted reappointment as the American Bar Association labor and employment track coordinator for the workers' compensation programming to be presented at the 2019 Labor and Employment Law Annual Meeting, representing the defense/employer. e Women Presidents' Organization, an international peer advisory group for women-led companies, inducted Tabitha Swanson to the Portland Chapter. Requirements for induction include an annual revenue of at least $2 million and an ownership interest in the company. Swanson is CEO of The Swanson Group, a tax, accounting and consulting firm in Westbrook. Waterville Creates!, an arts and cultural organization in Waterville, elected Jim LaLiberty as chair of its board of direc- tors. LaLiberty is an attorney at Jabar, LaLiberty & Dubord LLC. e organiza- tion also added Don Cragen, professor and chair of the H. Allen Ryan School of Business at Thomas College, and Debra Susi, a teacher and arts educator, to its board. Spurwink, a Portland-based nonprofit offering a broad range of mental health, education and residential services, said that Eric Meyer, presi- dent and CEO, joined United Way of Greater Portland's rive2027 Goal 3 Cabinet. rive2027 is Portland's com- mitment to three, 10-year goals. Meyer joins in the third goal: Help Us All Live Longer, Better so that by 2027, we reduce preventable premature deaths by 10%. In addition, the organization announced that Sarah Ferris, director of refugee services, was nominated to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network Steering Committee. [ A C H I E V E M E N T S ] Geiger, a promotional products distribu- tor in Lewiston, announced several of its associates earned Promotional Products Association International Certification demonstrating a commitment to both business excellence and continual profes- sional growth. Amy Hill, Debra McCampbell, Ronald Seguin, Allen Whitman, Nicole Ross, Julie Rheinhart, Corey Dill, Joanne Hadfield, Winter Thatcher, Pamela Delcourt, Casey Conroy, Katlin Saltzer, Diane Melanson, Jason Dix, Holly Miller, Jessica Harvey, Ann-Marie Payne, Karly Bunkowske, Nicole Wiczynski, Wanda Castonguay, Amanda Bryant, Andrew Parker and Gloria Arita earned certifica- tion of Certified Advertising Specialist while Charly Dion, Alicia Doyle, Pat Paiton- Small, Leo Nieter, Patti Gallant and Dawn Byrnes earned certification of Master Advertising Specialist. Harbor Candy Shop in Ogunquit said People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals selected its Velvet Box Truffles as the "Top Vegan Chocolate Boxes" from stores across the U.S. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center Foundation recently recognized indi- viduals, organiza- tions and businesses for supporting its "Champion the Cure Challenge," the largest can- cer fundraising event in eastern and northern Maine including Deborah Carey Johnson, honorary chair; Parker Brown, "Youth Champion;" Michele Campbell, "Terry Fox Award;" Mt. Waldo Plastics, "Corporate Champion;" Deb Neuman, "Volunteer of the Year;" and Ntension, "Community Champion." Skelton Taintor & Abbott, a law firm in Auburn, said attorney Jordan Payne Hay presented at the conference, "I'm ready for a raise: Cracking the millennial code," held at the Gendron Franco Center in Lewiston. Other presenters were David Pease, senior vice president and director of talent, diversity and inclusion at Bangor Savings Bank, and James Brissenden, direc- tor of business development at Clark Insurance. Hay, Pease and Brissenden provided practical advice on inter-gen- erational conversations and gave some insight into how to address the questions and concerns of millennials. RE/MAX Shoreline in Portland said the Ranello Group was included in the "RE/ MAX LLC Platinum Club" based on its 2018 performance. Patrons Oxford Insurance in Portland said Brenda Neal earned the Certified Insurance Counselor designation from the National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research and Rhonda Volkernick was awarded the profes- sional insurance designation Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter by e Institutes. Neal is a senior underwriter in personal lines for the firm while Volkernick is a senior underwriter. Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ Deborah Carey Johnson JOIN US FOR THE 2019 MAINE MANUFACTURING SUMMIT The event will bring together approximately 200 companies from across all manufacturing sectors and their respective trade associations to discuss industry trends, issues, and growth opportunities for the future. FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER, VISIT W W W.MAINEMFG.COM/E VENTS FRIDAY, MAY 17 7: 3 0 A M – 1 2 : 0 0 P M / L O S T V A L L E Y S K I A R E A , A U B U R N Presented by: Media Sponsor: Sponsored by:

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