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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 33 J U LY 2 8 , 2 0 2 5 MB: What do you offer travelers that they can't find on their own using the web? JM: Planning a trip, even a short one, takes a lot of time and coordi- nation. We offer the convenience of not having to spend all of that time searching online. Even if you use AI, it is not always accurate, and the AI has not actually been to the place. Because we have been living the Maine experience, we can take the information from someone's sur- vey, the vibes they want, their group dynamic and truly create a personal- ized trip that is well-suited to the group and takes advantage of places off-the-beaten path. MB: Can customers also book your services as a travel agent? JM: Yes, I independently operate as a travel agent and am happy to coordi- nate logistics and create customized itineraries for any kind of trip. MB: What do you do when you're not working on the app? JM: I spend time traveling or thinking about places to travel with my family. I can also be found playing games, tackling DIY projects or learning some new random skill I may or may not actually need. MB: What's the long-term vision for your business? JM: e goal is to continue help- ing people to adventure and discover new things around Maine. My love of learning drives me to create new experiences that also help people to gain that sense of discovery. I enjoy the opportunity to get local commu- nities involved. In Farmington, we have been running a special puzzle race every summer for several years, getting people into local businesses to complete mystery challenges and interact with the local owners. GET IN TOUCH! In 2025, Augusta ranks as one of the 5 Cities to watch Keith Luke Economic Development Director Keith.Luke@AugustaMaine.gov AUGUSTAMAINE.GOV The Bangor Daily News Ranked Augusta one of the 5 Cities to Watch for Housing in 2025. Here in Augusta, we've approved and built hundreds of new housing units — workforce housing, senior housing, market-rate housing, award-winning housing. Don't just watch us, join us. If you're ready to invest in new housing construction, you can build it here. Welcome to Augusta — Maine's Housing Capital™. Celebrate the 2025 honorees! Join us for an evening of inspiration as we honor remarkable women making a difference in Maine's business community. Network with fellow professionals, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and celebrate the 2025 honorees. W W W.MAINEBIZ .BIZ/OWB25 REGIS TER TODAY AT HONOREES REV EA LED IN THE AUG UST 1 1 EDITION OF MA INEBIZ Wednesday, September 10 5:00 – 7:00pm Halo At The Point, 20 Van Aken Way, Portland S PONS OR ED BY The great part about puzzles and mysteries is there is not just one way to solve them.