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V I E W P O I N T S W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 3 N OV E M B E R 2 9 , 2 0 2 1 From the Editor I nvestors in Maine are looking beyond financial returns to make an impact. As Renee Cordes reports in our cover story, a cadre of female entrepreneurs and investors is fueling growth in startups and other businesses. See "Fighting for equity," which starts on Page 18. When Arctaris Impact Fund LP bought Saddleback Mountain in 2020, the Boston-based investment firm had a vision not only to upgrade and reopen the Rangeley ski resort, but to do so in a way that helps solve for the community and economic development challenges in the region. is and other so-called impact investments are becoming more common in Maine. Laurie Schreiber has more in "Doing well by doing good," which starts on Page 22. Right-handed pitcher Michael MacDonald spent nine seasons in minor league baseball and played for a dozen teams, including the Portland Sea Dogs. In a conversation with Mainebiz, he described himself as an efficient pitcher, looking to do his job. He now joins Bangor Savings Bank in the mortgage depart- ment. is and other banking news can be found in the "Financial services roundup," on Page 28. Francine Cram, an executive at Machias Savings Bank, offers advice on how to manage your com- pany's finances during a time of growth. See "How to" on Page 32. A list of the largest Maine-based credit unions is on Page 36. Peter Van Allen pvanallen@mainebiz.biz Featured @ Mainebiz.biz For a daily digest of Maine's top business news, sign up for the Mainebiz Daily Report at mainebiz.biz/enews Get Maine's business news daily at mainebiz.biz and on Twitter (@Mainebiz). Below is our most popular content for the period from Nov. 8–22. 1. Pepperell Mill in Biddeford under contract to be sold 2. Two historic wharves on Portland's working waterfront face pending sales 3. American Airlines grounds Maine-New York flights for good 4. Law firms jockey for top spots in latest ranking of the state's largest 5. Proposal would create four-season event venue in Oxford County 6. In Lewiston, brewer wins $80K prize, including free rent for a year 7. Will you consider buying an electric vehicle when you next shop for a car? 8. Farmington parcel fits Origin Labs' 10-year plan for a destination location 9. Stonewall Kitchen heads 'home' to capitalize on recent acquisitions 10. Sale of Sanford industrial building sealed by innovative deal and fast lease G O O G L E E A R T H 1 bernsteinshur.com Be solid. BE SHUR. The right foundation when there's a lot on the line. Investment dollars fueling change Kelp at the Atlantic Sea Farms kelp cultivation center at the new facility in Biddeford. P H O T O / T I M G R E E N WAY Investors in Maine are looking beyond financial returns to make an impact.

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