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V O L . X X I X N O. I V F E B R UA R Y 2 0 , 2 0 2 3 8 B U S I N E S S M A I N E B U S I N E S S M A I N E B U S I N E S S N E W S F RO M A RO U N D T H E S TAT E Work for ME is a workforce develop- ment tool to help Maine's employers target Maine's emerging workforce. It will feature information and sto- ries about the jobs and careers in Manufacturing, Construction, Skilled Trades, Health Care, Hospitality and Business services, all of Maine's essential industries. High school and college students Professors and teachers Guidance counselors Career counselors Job training organizations Workforce development companies And Mainebiz subscribers TOTA L D I S T R I B U T I O N O F 1 6 , 0 0 0 CO P I E S TO : R E S E R V E Y O U R A D S P A C E B Y M A R C H 1 4 / I S S U E P U B L I S H E D M A Y 8 Learn more about how to participate by emailing advertising@mainebiz.biz S A M P L E O N E P A G E P R O F I L E S Target Maine's emerging workforce IN PAR T NERSHIP WI T H B I Z M O N E Y Maine State Chamber names Julia Munsey to top post, succeeding Connors B y R e n e e C o r d e s A fter a months-long search pro- cess, the Maine State Chamber of Commerce has named its new president. Julia Munsey, who has extensive experience in business, international trade and branding and marketing, will take over the top post at the Chamber on March 6. She steps in to succeed Dana Connors, who is retiring after nearly 30 years at the helm. Connors announced plans to retire back in April 2022. "I am honored, humbled and excited to be selected to lead the Maine State Chamber of Commerce," Munsey said. "This is a pivotal time for Maine's business community and economy." The Maine State Chamber is the state's largest business association, representing a network of 5,000 busi- nesses at both the state and federal levels on issues that impact Maine's employers and economy. Munsey said that while she has big shoes to fill, "I am eager to get to work on behalf of Chamber members and Maine's business community at large. I look forward to collaborating with business, state and federal govern- ment leaders, as well as the education community and other Chamber partners to help achieve the Chamber's priorities and goals, and strengthen and grow our state's economy, workforce and communities." Munsey will leave her post as membership and corporate development direc- tor for the Maine International Trade Center, where she led efforts to attract and retain members and develop and steward relationships with corporate donors. Before joining MITC, Munsey helped launch a growing project management company in Bangor, leading its branding and marketing efforts and marketing- based projects for clients. She previously held marketing and communication positions with Oxford Networks in Lewiston and other organizations. Munsey chairs the boards of the University of Maine Alumni Association, Girl Scouts of Maine and the Cross Insurance Center Advisory Board. She also serves on the boards for BanAir and the Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Her previous board ser vice includes the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, Arena Yes! Campaign Leadership Team, YMCA Camp of Maine and Maine Public Relations Council. The Bangor resident is a gradu- ate of Orono High School and the University of Maine. P H O T O / M A I N E S TAT E C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E I am eager to get to work on behalf of Chamber members and Maine's business community at large. — Julia Munsey Maine State Chamber of Commerce Julia Munsey will become president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce on March 6.

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