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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 7 O C T O B E R 2 1 , 2 0 2 4 represents an opportunity to strengthen ongoing efforts in preventing youth sub- stance use in the community. The city of Auburn announced that it signed a contract KRT Appraisal to provide services for a full city-wide re- valuation. The revaluation will include all residential, commercial and indus- trial improved and vacant parcels. As of the 2024 tax commitment, the city has 9,472 parcels. Thomas College in Waterville opened a new chemistry and biology lab and announced that it plans to expand its science programming in 2024. Dirigo Labs in Waterville announced the selection of its first incubator cohort including CHUH, Georgetown; VWrent, Waterville; Your Beauty, Portland; Creativity Co., South Portland; Trulehly Sweet (Backriver Blends), Topsham; dollhouse, Waterville; Kili Organics, Portland; Coelle Travel, Portland; ParaAI, Waterville; CUEE, Waterville; Ark Consulting, Waterville; Anavo Energy, Waterville; and Upliftcare USA, Bangor. The Maine Arts Commission in Augusta launched the Creative Communities Grant, designed to support arts and cultural projects that serve Maine's communities, opening Feb. 12, 2025. Eligible applicants include cultural organizations, schools, municipalities and tribal entities. Applicants may receive up to $7,000 in funding, with a 1-to-1 matching requirement. MaineGeneral Health in Augusta said its annual Day of Hope raised $205,000 to support the expansion of its cancer center. UScellular donated an additional 20 wire- less hotspots and two years of service to New Hope Midcoast in Rockland to support its After School Access Project. The donation is valued at $22,520. Acadia Fire FC in Ellsworth said it has surpassed the $20,0000 matching donation challenge received from the Lawrence Family Foundation which will allow the organization to replace the existing turf and provide turf throughout the Acadia Soccer Center. Kennebec Co., a custom cabinetry makers in Bath, is celebrating its 50 th anniversary. N O T E W O R T H Y M I D C O A S T & D O W N E A S T M I D C O A S T & D O W N E A S T S.W. Cole Engineering wanted to add a new business line which was capital intensive. CFO Jason Richard called Bar Harbor Bank & Trust to finance their new drilling business. With our understanding of the company, we helped them expand into this new line, grow their geographic reach and streamline their cash management. To see this and other success stories, go to www.barharbor.bank/success-stories. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender Additional terms/fees may apply for some services. All applications subject to approval. Want to grow your business? www.barharbor.bank • 888-853-7100 Over 50 locations across northern New England We can make it happen. Together. Call 207-669-6811 today to connect with our Commercial Banking team. With the bank's help, our growth has been a success. —Jason Richard, CFO, S.W. Cole Engineering VISIONARIES WOMEN LEADING THE ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY Presented by: NOVEMBER 6, 2024 | 4:00 - 6:30 PM | Portland Sheraton at Sable Oaks, South Portland These dynamic individuals will share their unique journeys, challenges, and triumphs in a male-dominated field. Learn their strategies for success and leadership, and gain inspira on for your own career in AEC. While this is an all-female panel, we welcome and encourage everyone to a end and engage in this important conversa on. Leadership knows no gender, and diverse perspec ves are key to driving change. Join Us for an Inspiring Panel Discussion To register for the FREE event: LANDRY/FRENCH Inspiring Women IN ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION PANELIST Ellen Belknap, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP Principal, Senior Architect SMRT PANELIST Kylie Mason, RLA, LEED AP Chief Opera ons Officer SEBAGO TECHNICS PANELIST Kelly Flagg Executive Director AGC MAINE PANELIST Tasha Gardner, CPA, CCIFP VP-Finance/CFO SARGENT MODERATOR Kelly Brewer SVP, Network Strategy & Technology CROWN CASTLE PANELIST Theresa Thompson President STANDARD WATERPROOFING Email inspringwomen@landryfrench.com or scan this QR code with your phone