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Bangor, Maine Innovation Rooted in Community Entrepreneurship and innovation are thriving here, with startups, specialized manufacturing, and small businesses finding the support they need to grow. The upcoming Bangor Central Kitchen will accelerate that momentum — providing shared space, resources, and collaboration for food- based businesses to launch and scale. Strong partnerships with higher education, government, and business leaders make Bangor a place where innovation isn't abstract; it's built into the community, creating real opportunities and driving the regional economy forward. bangormaine.gov Mainebiz print is a powerful advertising tool and the best way to get in front of Maine's business leaders. — Paula Mahony Fractional CMO, Words@Work, Inc. INFORM. ENGAGE. CONNECT. ENGAGED AUDIENCE 85% of Mainebiz readers spend 15 minutes or more reading each issue 81% of Mainebiz subscribers are the #1 decision-makers at their business. 85% of Mainebiz readers are college graduates BASED BUSINESS PUBLICATION IN MAINE. WE ARE THE ONLY AUDITED, STATEWIDE, SUBSCRIPTION- A Look at Maine's Future Economy REGISTER WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 F U L L C O N T E N T S O N PA G E 4 F O C U S S O U T H E R N M A I N E M U S H RO O M A N D C O N S T R U C T I O N P H O T O S / T I M G R E E N W AY P O R T S M O U T H N AVA L S H I P YA R D P H O T O S / J I M N E U G E R 12 Anchoring Kittery The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, a major employer in southern Maine, gears up for the future. 16 A real estate surge A shortage of existing homes has contractors scrambling to meet the demand for housing. 19 Ag's next wave? Mushroom growers are cultivating a variety of fungi to keep up with demand from chefs and consumers. Southern Maine builds on diverse industries S O U T H E R N M A I N E F O C U S Economy motion S O U T H E R N M A I N E F O C U S S TA R T S O N PA G E 1 1 » in $2.00 July 10, 2017 VO L . X X I I I N O. X V www.mainebiz.biz FOR ADVER TI S I NG OPPOR TU NI TI ES, EM AI L ADVERTISING@MAINEBIZ.BIZ

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