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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 37 N OV E M B E R 2 9 , 2 0 2 1 [ A C H I E V E M E N T S ] The Maine Crafts Association named Marian Baker and Tim McCreight as 2021 "MCA Maine Craft Artist Award" recipients. Family Tree Magazine, a geneal- ogy periodical published by Yankee Publishing, named Maine Memory Network among its "75 Best State Websites for Genealogy" in its revised list for 2021, featuring the best state- based resources for family historians to research their family tree. Preti Flaherty, a law firm in Portland, was named among the "2022 Best Law Firms" by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers rankings. e firm had 13 of its Maine-based areas of law recog- nized in the rankings leading to the honor and three of its attorneys were named "Lawyer of the Year." Berman & Simmons, a law firm in Lewiston, was named to the "2022 Best Law Firms" by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers rankings, earning recog- nition in personal injury and product liability litigation categories. Murray Plumb & Murray, a law firm in Portland, was named a "Tier 1 Metropolitan Best Law Firm" in eight practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers in 2022. e firm also received Tier 2 and Tier 3 recognition in 10 additional practice areas. Sarah Ruef-Lindquist, a financial advisor at Allen Insurance and Financial in Camden, presented on the topic of "Pandemics and Planned Giving" at the Northern New England chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals annual conference. e agency also said Leann Cailler, a personal insurance account executive, earned the "Safeco Insurance Award of Distinction" and was named a producer of the year for 2021. Pierce Atwood, a law firm in Portland, said that it received 36 Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings for its Maine-based practices from U.S. News – Best Lawyers in 2022. Geiger, a promotional products distrib- utor in Lewiston, named Trish Whitlock, Julie Vickers, the team of John Paine and John Plummer and the U.S. Decorations Team (Amy Pacanza-Rogers, Kevin Lowell, Sandy Russell, Zach Pushee, Megan Creney, Ryan Getchell, Pete Letourneau and Laura Slyk) as "3rd Quarter Geiger Star Awards" recipients. Franklin Memorial Hospital, Maine Medical Center, Mid Coast Hospital, Pen Bay Medical Center and Southern Maine Health Care each received a fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of 'A.' e Leapfrog Group, an independent safety and quality evaluator, grades general hospitals across the country every six months based on more than 30 national per- formance measures. Adam Routhier, a project manager at Zachau Construction in Freeport, com- pleted his PHIUS Certified Builders training for a Portland Housing project on Front Street that, once completed, will provide 60 low- income housing units. e U.S. Department of Labor named Career Systems Development Corp. and Penobscot Job Corps Center in Bangor, Ecocor in Searsmont and Hollywood Casino Hotel and Raceway in Bangor as "2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipients." e award recognizes employers across the nation who exemplify a commitment to employ- ing U.S. military veterans. Tabitha Washburn, supervisor of patient access at MaineGeneral Health in Waterville, received the "Patriot Award" from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. e award recognizes individual managers for their steadfast support of employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Marina Holdings LLC, the holding com- pany for Yarmouth Boat Yard, Moose Landing Marina and Freedom Boat Club of Maine, was listed ninth in Boating Industry's Top 100 listing of best dealers in North America for a sec- ond straight year. Central Maine Growth Council and KV Connect presented its "2021 Emerging Leader of the Year Award" to Katie Brann, chair of KV Connect and a financial advisor at Golden Pond Wealth Management in Waterville. 1 COLLEGE CIRCLE, BANGOR ME 207.941.7000 | husson.edu BUSINESS | COMMUNICATIONS | COUNSELING | CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION | HEALTH | PHARMACY | SCIENCE & HUMANITIES | TECHNOLOGY Maine has a bright future ahead. We're helping to make it happen. At Husson University, we're investing in our state's future by preparing students to become leaders. Our new College of Business building features STEAM-oriented learning spaces, the incubators of future jobs in Maine. Home of the College of Business – Opened August '21 Where is Maine real estate heading? Find out at MEREDA's 2022 Real Estate Forecast Conference! Thursday, January 20 from 9-5 • Cross Insurance Arena, Portland NEW LOCATION! LOTS MORE SPACE! Sponsored by: • Two formats: You choose in-person OR virtual • Member Showcase with nearly 60 exhibitors • Networking Opportunities + Happy Hour • Continuing education credits available • Expert analysis of the 2022 forecast for Maine's Real Estate Industry Register today: MEREDA.org (207) 874-0801 Check MEREDA.org for current Covid-19 safety protocols Adam Routhier Sarah Ruef-Lindquist Leann Cailler