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w w w. m a i n e b i z . b i z 5 Ja n ua r y 1 2 , 2 0 1 5 Copyright 2015. All rights reserved. Mainebiz® (ISSN# 1530-0749) is published bi-weekly 30 times a year, including four special issues published in July, September, October and December, by New England Business Media LLC. Periodicals postage paid (USPS# 018-715) at Port land, ME and at additional entry points. Postmaster: Please send changes to: Mainebiz, PO Box 330, Congers, NY 10920-0330. Annual subscriptions are available for $42.95 and include Fact Book and Book of Lists. To subscribe, please visit our website at www.mainebiz.biz, email mainebiz@ cambeywest.com or call our circulation department at 845-267-3008. Mainebiz® accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts and in general does not return them to the sender. Subscriber list: We make a portion of our subscriber list available to reputable firms for one-time use. If you would prefer that we not include your name, please call Donna Brassard at 207-761-8379 x327 or email her at donnab@mainebiz.biz. 3 Viewpoints Editor's letter plus featured online content 25 On the Record Dan DenDanto is an expert in restoring whale skeletons for museums and exhibits 26 In Short Newsworthy people and performances 30 The List Maine's largest green buildings B U S I N E S S M A I N E i n e V e RY i s s U e 25 6 Gorham manufacturer acquires N.H. company as part of 'aggressive growth strategy' 7 Credits & Debits 8 Moosehead Lake region studies how it can attract more people 10 Maine Startup and Create Week announces dates for 2015 11 Politics & Co. LePage administration's reform list includes business initiatives A roundup of Maine's business news 6 p h o t o / a n n a t r av e r s maine massachusetts new hampshire rhode island washington, dc sweden A Solid Deal That Put People Back to Work Pierce Atwood extends a sincere thank you to Expera Specialty Solutions, a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, for recognizing the growth opportunity in the Old Town Mill. This investment not only puts Old Town employees back to work, it positions the mill for future expansion. Expera has certainly demonstrated its commitment to rolling up its sleeves and making this work. As Expera's legal counsel, we're glad we could play a part in this deal and help bring it to a successful outcome. Maine has much to o ¤ er. Recognizing opportunities and acting quickly and e ¤ ectively brings it all home. Pierce Atwood. There's a reason… pierceatwood.com With commercial loan options like our 100% equipment financing program, responsive small business lenders and our new Business Development location in Scarborough, it's no wonder Androscoggin Bank was Maine's top SBA 504 lender in 2014. To connect with an Androscoggin Commercial Lender or Business Services Officer call us at 1.800.966.9172 or visit us online anytime. Smarter Banking ™ androscogginbank.com Resolutions financed here