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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 29 A P R I L 6 , 2 0 1 5 e Small Business Administration announced that Bangor Savings Bank was its top lender in Maine in 2014, providing $9.34 million in loans to 87 new or existing businesses. The Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Maine offi ces recently rec- ognized its top agents, including Bryce Hamilton and Jane and Garry Smith, Portland; Leo Bourgeault, Saco; and Betsy Ames-Fitzgerald, Kennebunkport, for total units sold and adjusted gross commission earned. In addition, Cathy Thibeault and Dari Hurley, Brunswick, were recognized for total units sold and Jennifer DeSena, Cape Elizabeth, for adjusted gross commission. Woodard & Curran, an engineer- ing, science and operations company in Portland, won an Environmental Business Journal award for Business Achievement in the Large Firm category. e national fi rm was recognized for revenue growth of approximately 16% to $166 million in 2014. The Maine Crafts Association named Rebecca Goodale, a book artist in Freeport, and Sam Shaw, a jeweler in Northeast Harbor, as the 2015 recipients of the MCA Master Craft Artist Award. Camden Hills Realty announced that Jean Brown earned her broker's license after completing the state licensing requirements. e M&A Advisor announced that Bernstein Shur, a law fi rm in Portland, was named a winner for the Distressed M&A Deal of the Year (between $10 million and $25 million) at its annual Turnaround Awards. e fi rm was recognized for its handling of the sale of the assets of Montreal Maine & Atlantic Railway and its Canadian subsidiary. Graham Shimmield, executive direc- tor of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay, was the recipient of the Society for Underwater Technology's President's Award 2014. e award is given annually to a member of the inter- national ocean community who advances understanding of the underwater environment. Loranger Door and Window in South Portland won a 2014 Andersen Windows Award for outstanding sales achievement. Unity College recruitment publications were recognized with a gold award at the Higher Education Marketing Report's 30th annual Educational Advertising Awards. e college also received a gold award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, District 1, for its "Unity is Diff erent" video series. e city of Portland announced that the Maine Dental Association presented Kathy Martin and Vaneesa Woodward with its Spotlight on Dentistry Award, recognizing their work to advance oral health care in Maine. Martin is the program coordinator for the city's Children's Oral Health Program while Woodward is a Community Health Promotion Specialist. The Maine Freedom of Information Coalition in Augusta announced Scott Dolan was the recipient of its 2015 Maine Sunshine Award. Dolan cov- ers state and federal courts for the Portland Press Herald and Maine Sunday Telegram. Acadia Hospital in Bangor announced Brent Scobie completed his doctoral degree in disability studies at the University of Maine. Scobie is director of operational and clinical analytics at the hospital. Northern Outdoors, a snowmobil- ing and rafting adventure resort in West Forks, won the Governor's Commitment to Innovation and Creativity award and the Appalachian Mountain Club's Maine Woods Initiative was recognized with a Leadership and Growth award at the 2015 Maine Governor's Conference on Tourism. SFX America, a fulfi llment, printing and mailing company in Portland, earned the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program Award from the Maine Department of Labor in recognition of its safety achievement program. Michael Pierce, an independent fi nancial advisor affi liated with Commonwealth Financial Network and president of Allen Insurance and Financial in Camden, achieved Commonwealth Leaders status for 2015. Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ Celebrate Family Business The Institute for Family-Owned Business is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides unique knowledge, resources and networking opportunities that enable Maine's business-owning families to prosper and achieve their fullest potential. The Institute assists firms through seminars, workshops, networking. The website also carries information about the Institute's programs and membership. ————————————————— Special Thanks to our Sponsors ————————————————— In partnership with Verrill Dana, LLP, Attorneys at Law MAINE FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS 2015 Gregg Lagerquist WGME 13 F e a t u r i n g our Host Be there as we announce our 2015 honorees, and hear from four prominent Maine family business leaders who will share the innovative, effective, and sometimes unconventional ways the y 've learned to navigate " the family element." Purchase your tickets and vie w our 2015 finalists at w w w.fambusiness.org. Monday, May 18, 2015 Marriott at Sable Oaks, South Portland 5:30 p.m. Networking & Cocktail Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards Lindsay Gifford Skilling Gifford's Ice Cream Alan MacEwan Verrill Dana Casey Prentice Prentice Hospitality Group Meredith Strang Burgess Burgess Advertising & Marketing W i t h S p e c i a l G u e s t s : Join hosts Verrill Dana and the Institute for Family-Owned Business for the 16th Annual Maine Family Business Awards Purchase tickets ($85.00) & tables by May 8 at w w w.fambusiness.org or call (207) 415-1036 To submit new hires, promotions, appointments, or achievements to Mainebiz, send your press release to editorial@mainebiz.biz. Items are run at the discretion of the editorial staff, and in the order in which they were received. Toll-free 1-866-HAMMOND www.hammondlumber.com

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