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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 29 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 , 2 0 2 1 Solutions while Branning was vice president and branch manager in Portsmouth, N.H. Maine Community College System in Augusta pro- moted Betsy Libby to president of Central Maine Community College in Auburn. Libby, who had been interim president since September 2020, has previ- ously served the college as vice president and dean of academic affairs, the dean of student services, the director of admissions and an adjunct faculty member. [ A C H I E V E M E N T S ] The city of Portland announced that the Barron Center, a 219-bed long-term skilled rehabilitation facility, earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Hospice of Southern Maine in Scarborough said it was named a "2021 Hospice Honors" recipient by HealthcareFirst. e program recog- nizes hospices who are providing the highest level of quality care measured from the caregiver's point of view. Verrill, a law firm in Portland, said 46 of its Maine-based attorneys were recognized as "Best Lawyers" by Best Lawyers 2022. In addition, seven of its Maine-based attorneys were named "Lawyer of the Year" and nine were recognized as "Ones to Watch." The Maine Small Business Development Centers selected Alison Lane as the "2021 State Star" and Shannon Byers as the "2020 State Star." Lane is a center director and business advisor at the Maine SBDC at Coastal Enterprises Inc. in Ellsworth while Byers is a business advisor at the Maine SBDC at Coastal Enterprises Inc. in Bangor. Betsy Libby Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ SP ONSORED BY Six Maine CEOs from the greater Bangor region will each share 10 ideas on their keys to success in business and in life. The discussion will cover everything from how to successfully run and operate a business, to effective ways to motivate and manage people. 60 IDEAS IN 60 MINUTES MODERATOR Deb Neuman President of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce MAINEBIZ.BIZ/BANGOR21 November 18 7:30 — 8:30am / Registration, Breakfast, Networking 8:30 — 10:30am / Panel Discussion Be inspired by our Keynote Speakers, Lisa Sockabasin of Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness, and Tae Chong of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. Plus our 2021 Champion Award Winners: 2021 William F. King Jr. Downtown Champion 2021 Champion of Education and Workforce Development 2021 Champion of Rural Development 2021 Kenneth M. Curtis Leadership Ward (Leadership Maine) 2021 ICL Distinguished Alum Award 2021 President's Award September 24, 2021 Maine Rising: MDF's Annual Meeting and Champion Award Celebration Join us September 24 via Live stream for a celebration of all the innovative leaders, businesses, and communities who part of Maine's rising as we recover from the pandemic, and drive systemic change to bring about economic equity and inclusion. REGISTER NOW: GREENTREEEVENTS.REGFOX.COM/ 2021-MDF-ANNUAL-MEETING NOW VIRTUAL ONLY Alison Lane Shannon Byers

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