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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 15 O C T O B E R 1 6 , 2 0 2 3 F O C U S M I D C O A S T / D OW N E A S T "One thing Dave has done very well in his many years in the wreath business is that he's figured out the right formula to get things out on time for a decent price and he's been able to do that very well," Bragg says. "He's figured out something that others have struggled with, and because he was able to do it on a large scale with his wreath business, he's been able to figure it out for others." Getting products out quickly and cost effectively is often a challenge for small businesses. "For the most part, we don't have a UPS store and we don't have a FedEx store like a lot of bigger places do," Bragg says. "We basically have the post office. If Downeast Packaging Solutions is able to mitigate that issue for some people, that's great." Family roots Whitney's name is inextricable from Whitneyville. e town, which has a population of 200, neighbors the Washington County seat of Machias. "We have been a part of the fabric of our area and its rich history since the Whitneys moved to Jonesboro from Scarborough in the 1700s," he says. P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F S U N R I S E C O U N T Y E C O N O M I C C O U N C I L We're proud to offer a wide selection of metal roofing and siding products. Give your home or business the color and style you're looking for with the durability and quality that only metal roofing and siding can provide. NOW OFFERING Screw Down Metal Roofing for just $3.39 per linear foot WAREBUTLER.COM FREE DELIVERY ACROSS THE STATE metals@warebutler.com STANDARD COLORS ONLY Free strapping available for pick-up at our Stillwater and Palmyra locations Visit one of our stores, or email us using the contact form on our website, for more information on these products. Advertised price for limited time C O N T I N U E D O N F O L L OW I N G PA G E » Katie Bragg, director of small business and enterprise at Sunrise County Economic Council, says Whitney has figured out the right formula for shipping and cost efficiencies. He's figured out something that others have struggled with, and because he was able to do it on a large scale with his wreath business, he's been able to figure it out for others. — Katie Bragg Sunrise County Economic Council