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JANUARY 14 / 7:30 —10:30AM / DOUBLETREE BY HILTON, SOUTH PORTL AND
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
MEET OUR PANELISTS
Join us as we take a look at Maine's
future economy for 2026 and
identify leading economic indicators,
opportunities, and challenges for
Maine's future. The program will begin
with keynote speaker Amanda Rector,
Maine State Economist. Amanda will
provide a forecast for 2026 and for the
state of Maine, as it relates to national
trends. Then hear from a panel of Maine
C-suite leaders as they address crucial
indicating industries and how they see the
marketplace performing in 2026.
John Lewis
Executive Director, MAME
Ed McKersie
Founder & President,
ProSearch
Wade Merritt
President, MITC; State
Director of International
Trade, MDECD
Kirsten Piacentini
Chief Supply Officer,
L.L.Bean
Jennifer Small
Partner, Malone Commercial
Brokers; Vice President,
MEREDA
SP ONSORED BY
KEYNOTE & MODERATOR
Amanda Rector
Maine State Economist
A Look at Maine's
Future Economy
for 2026
