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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 JA N UA R Y 1 0 , 2 0 2 2 From the Editor I n light of the surge of COVID cases in recent weeks, predicting 2022 was no easy feat for the business leaders Mainebiz interviewed. About 20 leaders weighed in with their predictions. While most see increased demand for their products or services, there's a good deal of caution mixed into their comments. As you'll see when you read the remarks, we're not out of the woods by any means. But the busi- ness community will forge ahead — taking restric- tions, mask mandates and curbside pickup in stride, as a part of doing business right now. At this point, that's all we can do. A promotion at Mainebiz Longtime readers of Mainebiz may remember that Donna Brassard retired in March 2021 after more than two decades leading the publication. At that time, Peter Stanton, CEO of our parent company, New England Business Media, took over the role as publisher of Mainebiz. Now, the parent company is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrea Tetzlaff as associate pub- lisher of Mainebiz. Andrea, who has been at Mainebiz since 2013, was previously a sales rep and then, two years ago, was named advertising sales director. She will con- tinue to lead the sales team and will also oversee events and the day-to-day operations at our new office at 15 Franklin St. in Portland. "As part of founding Publisher Donna Brassard's transition plan before she retired, Andrea was given the responsibility to oversee the adver- tising team at Mainebiz. In that role over the last couple of years she has been a terrific contributor, not just on the sales front where she leads a talented team, but as an important member of our leader- ship team," says Stanton. "e move to associate publisher will empower Andrea to continue to grow and further advance Mainebiz's role as a leader in the state's business community." Tom Curtin, president of New England Business Media, added: "We're thrilled to see Andrea taking on an increased role in leading Mainebiz, we have the utmost confidence in her ability to be a real dif- ference maker in the coming years." 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 Dec. 6 to Jan. 3. 1. Two Eastern Prom apartment buildings go for $7.6M 2. Three startups in Portland tech accelerator starting lineup set to relocate to Maine 3. Whistleblower sues Maine salon chain over COVID-19 practices: 'My boss is risking my health' 4. Longtime Portland clothing retailer will soon have a new owner 5. Nonprofit buys Yarmouth boatyard to preserve working waterfront 6. Port Property's 52 Hanover St. development starts construction 7. Portland's Press Hotel sold to San Francisco private equity firm 8. $2M purchase of South Portland property readies Horch Roofing for hiring, expansion 9. 'Time to get out of the way': Fast- growing Fast Eddie's car washes sold to Connecticut buyer 10. Tyler Technologies will expand in Maine with buy of generations-old Orono hotel P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F V I TA L I U S R E A L E S TAT E G RO U P 1 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 Vaccinated, masked up and ready for 2022 Andrea Tetzlaff was promoted to Associate Publisher of Mainebiz. She will continue to oversee the sales team as well.

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