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V O L . X X X N O. I X A P R I L 2 9 , 2 0 2 4 28 3 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y F O C U S brand of natural skin-care products remains closely associated with Maine's natural attributes. A lot of that stems from Roxanne Quimby's donation of 87,000 acres of land near Baxter State Park to the federal government and a $20 million endowment that paved the way for the creation of the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in 2016. Shaw and Tenney Based in Orono since 1895, Shaw and Tenney claims to make the world's finest oars and paddles, all sourced from Maine wood. Neil and Jennifer Gutekunst, who bought the busi- ness in 2023 from Steve Holt and Nancy Foster-Holt, aim to continue the heritage. Digging up a 1971 price list, Neil Gutekunst reports that ash oars cost 8 cents per foot and paddles were $1.50 back then. Renee Cordes, Mainebiz senior writer, can be reached at rcordes @ mainebiz.biz As our team celebrates 30 years in business in 2024, and 7 years of being an Employee-Owned company, we remain grateful for the trust that Maine employers, job seekers from around the country, and our temporary and contract employees have placed in us. Temporary Staffing – Recruiting – IT Contract Solutions www.prosearchmaine.com Portland, ME | 207.773.7100 | dunhamgroup.com Collaboration that Enhances Communities A tired industrial building on Diamond Street in Portland needed the right buyer to bring it back to life. Brokers Tom Moulton, CCIM, SIOR, and Katie Breggia brought the opportunity to PK Realty, a team of experienced developers and creative thinkers. President Jen Packard worked with Moulton and Breggia to find the right combination of tenants who would align with their values and also add to the community. Tom Ruff was working with broker Justin Lamontagne, CCIM, SIOR to find a location for his brewery and the Diamond Street space felt like they hit the jackpot. Orange Bike Brewing Co. would be in the heart of East Bayside providing a nice alternative as Portland's first gluten-free brewery, and Ruff would be growing his environmentally focused brewery in one of Portland's most energy efficient buildings. Put our collaborative approach to work for you. Maine brands must be authentic and genuine like the state itself. — Nancy Marshall Marshall Communications » C O N T I N U E D F RO M P R E V I O U S PA G E P ROV I D E D P H O T O