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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 15 JA N UA R Y 2 4 , 2 0 2 2 F O C U S S O U T H E R N M A I N E Quick turnaround at was true for David Harrison of Harrison Development, which is build- ing a 16,000-square-foot building at 58 Smada Drive, around the corner from Abbott's 1 Eagle Drive. e Kennebunk company performs construction, site development and management of properties across New England. Like Abbott, Harrison was intro- duced to the property by the Dunham Group, a commercial real estate broker- age firm in Portland. He plans to lease out 6,000 square feet and use 10,000 square feet as a central location for his company's heavy equipment — bulldoz- ers, excavators, screening machine and the like — which are now stowed at various sites. "We came to the conclusion that we had to have a home base," Harrison says. at home base is Sanford due to its welcoming environment. "Sanford has been an absolutely gra- cious town to work with," he says. For example, a subcontractor was prepared earlier than expected to install the building's foundation. Harrison didn't yet have the needed permit. "If you can get the foundation in before winter, it's key," he says. "So I called the building enforcement officer and said, 'is is the situation. What do we have to do?' He said, 'You've got to have a department head meeting.' I said, 'How soon can we do this? I'd like to keep this guy queued up.' He called back and said, 'How about 10 o'clock tomorrow morning?' I said, 'Great!'" Harrison had his permit two hours after the meeting. at willingness to accommodate business is unlike other municipalities, he says. "Sanford wants to see business," he says. Across the street from Harrison Development is Casco Bay Molding, founded in 2000 by Andrew Powell. Powell was attracted to Sanford because of a growing workforce engaged with similar companies operating in the area. He purchased a 10,000-square- foot plant at 32 Smada Drive and is going through the permitting process to add 24,000 square feet for Casco Bay Molding's expansion. "I'm happy to be here," he says. Shoes and mohair plush Historically, Sanford has been a man- ufacturing community. In the 1800s, industry in Sanford and a village within the city, Springvale, was dominated by C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » Member FDIC Connect by calling 207-808-4485 or meet the team at www.nbtbank.com/me Maine Regional Headquarters 5 Widgery Wharf, 3rd Floor | Portland, ME 04101 At NBT Bank, we're focused on what matters. Our goal is to help you reach yours. If you're looking to create a strong partnership with your bank, we're ready to create real opportunity that makes banking easier and maximizes your potential for success. We have the team, tools, and solutions you need for management and growth—whether it's personal or business. Let our local, expert team help you reach all your goals in 2022 and beyond. Trust your goals to the right team. Trust your goals to the right team: Kimberly Twitchell, SVP Regional President Jeremy Deering, SVP Regional Commercial Banking Manager Mark Schaub, VP Senior Commercial Banking Relationship Manager Amy Taylor, VP Treasury Management Commercial Product Manager Wayne Morphew, AVP Senior Business Banking Officer Ashley Gagnon Branch Manager HOW CAN WE HELP YOU TODAY? Expert Guidance and Digital Resources Local Perspective and Decision Making Capital and Treasury Management Solutions

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