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V O L . X X V N O. X X S E P T E M B E R 1 6 , 2 0 1 9 12 B U S I N E S S M A I N E B U S I N E S S M A I N E B U S I N E S S N E W S F RO M A RO U N D T H E S TAT E community capital campaign for the Paul J. Schupf Art Center. The town of Oakland launched an online take-rate survey to identify the current and future technological needs of its residents and businesses. Androscoggin Bank in Lewiston said it was recognized as an "Aon National Best Employer for 2019" for employers in the U.S. who achieve certain require- ments under Aon's Best Employers Global Certification Program. Acadia debate sparked over electric bikes Friends of Acadia, a Bar Harbor- based nonprofit that works to protect the national park on Mount Desert Island, is questioning a new National Park Service policy that allows elec- tric motorized bicycles anywhere regular bikes are permitted. With a few narrow exceptions, motorized vehicles have not been allowed on Acadia National Park's more than 50 miles of gravel carriage roads, accord- ing to a news release. e carriage roads were conceived, constructed and donated to become part of Acadia specifically for non-motor- ized use, the nonprofit said. e National Park Service announced the new e-bike policy on Aug. 30. e policy is expected to expand recre- ational opportunities and accessibil- ity. E-bikes are low-speed electric bicycles with power assistance. ey provide an option for people who want to ride a bicycle but might not otherwise do so because of physical fitness, age, disability or convenience, especially at high altitudes or in hilly or strenuous terrain. Schoodic Institute promotes interim CEO Schoodic Institute, a nonprofit partner of Acadia National Park, has appointed Nicholas Fisichelli as interim president and CEO. Fisichelli steps up to the role from his previous position as Schoodic's director of science and education. In his new role, he will provide leadership in all phases of the insti- tute's work while continuing forest ecology research examining natural resource dynamics in a continu- ously changing world. Fisichelli takes over from Don Kent, who spent just over a year in that role. According to Kent's LinkedIn pro- file, he is now a principal at Healthy Landscapes, which promotes sus- tainability, scientific literacy and environmental stewardship. N O T E W O R T H Y M I D C O A S T & D O W N E A S T KidsPeace, a national nonprofit with an office in Ellsworth that serves the behavioral and mental health needs of children, families and communi- ties, said that its satellite education programs relocated to larger facilities at 601 Stillwater Ave. in Old Town and 199 State St. in Millinocket. Forest product grants total $2M Grants for East Millinocket Industrials, the Maine Development Foundation and the Northern Forest Center are part of a $2 million round of investment by the Northern Border Regional Commission, a federal- state partnership for economic and community development in parts of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. East Millinocket Industrials will receive $450,00 to redevelop the paper mill site in the town into a multi-industrial complex. Maine Development Foundation will get $646,396 to develop a partnership model building on stakeholder-driven work to focus on the revitalizing community projects in communi- ties most impacted by mill closures. Northern Forest Center will receive $908,277 to launch an initiative in Maine and other states to attract visitors and improve the quality of life for residents. e funding comes after awards announced in June and July, including $1.25 million to support forest-industry development projects at the University of Maine and in East Millinocket. N O T E W O R T H Y N O R T H E R N & E A S T E R N G-Force Adventures opened G-Force Adventure Center, an indoor entertain- ment facility, at 510 Wilson St. in Brewer. Tired of big bank bunk? Welcome to the local solution. Dave McElwain Senior Lender EQUIPMENT LOANS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LOANS BUSINESS EXPANSION & ACQUISITION LOANS We specialize in helping Maine and New Hampshire businesses grow, with loans of all types, generated through our local credit union partners. And because we're not a bank, we're able to offer better terms and greater flexibility. Our streamlined process will get you the money you need in a timely way. Whether you're looking to borrow $50,000 or $20,000,000, come in and talk to us first. 866.736.2804 | mainebls.com N O R T H E R N & E A S T E R N M I D C O A S T & D O W N E A S T

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