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V O L . X X V I I N O. X I I I J U N E 2 8 , 2 0 2 1 4 C O N T E N T S Stewards of family business Non-relatives leading Maine family firms reflect on unique challenges 16 20 Topsham Fair Mall: A functional family The family-owned property is a who's who of Maine-owned businesses, including new member Sherman's 26 Heirloom or asset? Multi-generational business owners navigate transition from past to future FA M I LY OW N E D B U S I N E S S F O C U S I N D U S T R Y T H U M B N A I L O N PA G E 1 5 ยป We're dedicated to understanding your business As professional wealth managers, our bottom line is met when our clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Yet, we also believe our clients should enjoy the two priceless assets that flow from wise financial management: peace of mind and confidence in the future. Asset Management Retirement Planning 401(k) Advisory Tax Services Estate Planning www.vancegray.com 1-888-992-2819 PUBLISHER Donna Brassard EDITOR Peter Van Allen DIGITAL EDITOR William Hall SENIOR WRITER Renee Cordes SENIOR WRITER Maureen Milliken SENIOR WRITER Laurie Schreiber CONTRIBUTING WRITER Mark Jeanneret, Jim Milliken, Carrie Yardley RESEARCH DIRECTOR Timothy Doyle RESEARCH ASSISTANT Heide Martin ART DIRECTOR Matt Selva HOSPITALITY EMERITUS Zoey A division of New England Business Media LLC C E O / GROUP PUBLISHER Peter Stanton P R E S I D E N T Tom Curtin C F O / C O O Mary Rogers DIGITAL DIRECTOR Jan Holder ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Andrea Tetzlaff SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER Ken Hanson SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER Betsy VanderPloeg ACCOUNT MANAGER Bonnie Dougherty MARKETING/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Alison Nason P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY P H O T O / M A U R E E N M I L L I K E N Steve Cote, president of Chalmers Insurance Group, at the Bridgton office. Topsham Fair Mall prides itself on its lineup of family-owned businesses and Maine-based retailers. 16 20