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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 11 S E P T E M B E R 2 2 , 2 0 2 5 F O C U S AU G U S TA / WAT E R V I L L E / C E N T R A L M A I N E SP ONSORED BY REGISTER: MAINEBIZ.BIZ/60IN60PORTLAND 7: 3 0 —10 : 3 0 A M / D O U B L E T R E E B Y H I L T O N H O T E L MEET OUR PANELISTS MODERATOR The Mainebiz 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes Forum brings together a panel of six Maine CEOs and leaders to each share 10 ideas that business executives can learn from. Covering everything from how to successfully run and operate a business, to effective ways to motivate and manage people, our panelists will discuss and expound on their secrets to success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a business leader, or someone looking for inspiration, you'll walk away with 60 actionable ideas that can transform your career and life. Gia Drew Executive Director, EqualityMaine Peter Carpenter COO, Alliant Insurance Services Luke Holden Founder & CEO, Luke's Lobster Haley Israelson CEO, ElleVet Sciences Lauren Wayne President, State Theatre Presents Matt Prindiville CEO, Clynk Andrea Tetzlaff : Publisher, Mainebiz OC TOBER 8 Augusta is known for being the state capital, while Waterville is home to Colby and Thomas colleges, as well as a thriving arts-and-culture scene. Each has a legacy of manufacturing. Each is on the Kennebec River. Here are some facts about the cities and how they compare with Maine overall. POPULATION, 2022 ADULTS WITH BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHER PERCENTAGE WITHOUT HEALTH CARE COVERAGE MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS MEDIAN AGE AU GU S TA: 18,899 WATERVI LLE: 15,828 KENNEBEC C OU NTY TOTAL: 123,642 AU GU S TA AU GU S TA AU GU S TA: 44.1 WATERVI LLE WATERVI LLE WATERVI LLE: 34.2 M AI NE AU GU S TA WATERVI LLE M AI NE AU GU S TA WATERVI LLE M AI NE M AI NE 6,603 615,235 S O U R C E : U.S. Census 9,214 $48,756 $48,756 $47,489 $47,489 $76,442 $76,442 M AI NE: 44.9 6.4% 5.5% 28% 8.1% 32.2% 36.1%

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