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V O L . X X I I N O. V I M A R C H 2 1 , 2 0 1 6 12 B U S I N E S S M A I N E B U S I N E S S M A I N E B U S I N E S S N E W S F RO M A RO U N D T H E S TAT E aircraft hangars. Dexter Regional Airport will be using its $78,325 award to support an updated master plan, outlining objectives for future development. "Maine's airports are important hubs for commerce, tour- ism and economic development in our state," Sens. Collins and King said in a joint statement. "is grant fund- ing will help Dexter Regional Airport and Caribou Municipal Airport make critical improvements and ensure the facilities can adequately support the regions they serve." N O T E W O R T H Y N O R T H E R N & E A S T E R N Husson University in Bangor an- nounced six new programs in sci- ence, technology and management will be available in fall 2016 including: Master of Business Administration with a concentration in biotechnology and innovation, MBA with a concentration in risk management, Master of Science in pharmacology, Bachelor of Science in biochemistry, BS in data analytics and BS in exercise science. The new degrees include both undergradu- ate and graduate programs from the university's College of Business, College of Pharmacy and School of Science and Humanities. North Lakes Fire and Rescue in Caribou received a $10,000 grant from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation for equipment and training related to ice-and-water rescue. Looking for effective marketing with measurable results at an affordable price? We Can Help. 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Order Fulfillment | Customer Service | Data Management Quality & Experience, Delivered to Your Business Every Day. ShipRightSolutions.com Order Fulfillment | Contact Center | Data Management For more information, go to www.shiprightsolutions.com Full Service Solutions You Can Count On, Every Time. Chocolate-maker among finalists for fellowship Kate McAleer, founder of the Rockland chocolatier Bixby & Co., is among 30 national finalists for the Tor y Burch Foundation's inaugural Fellows Competition. The year-long fellowship program offers women entrepreneurs access to education, mentoring and networking opportunities — and a shot at $100,000 in investment. "It was a long, intense application process, a lot of vetting," McAleer told Mainebiz. "It's all about women entre- preneurs. I'm the only one from Maine. There are lot of people from New York." McAleer founded the Bixby & Co., a maker of organic chocolate bars, in 2011. She has won numerous awards, including the Gorham Savings Bank's 2013 LaunchPad competition, the Small Business Administration's Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2015, a Local Producer's loan through Whole Foods Market and a Mainebiz NEXT award. The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Competition seeks to identify 10 Tory Burch Foundation Fellows to become ambassadors for women entrepreneurs, while providing an opportunity for them to compete for a $100,000 grant invest- ment for their business education. The initiative includes a variety of components designed to support women entrepreneurs: a one-year fellowship program that includes a three-day workshop at the Tory Burch Foundation offices, a $10,000 grant for business education, as well as dedicated mentoring, networking and consultative support. During the three-day workshop, the 10 fellows will pitch their business plans in front of a judging panel of successful entrepreneurs and influencers, including Chairman, CEO and designer Tory Burch. Based on these presentations, one fellow will earn a $100,000 investment in her business. "We are excited to recognize these impressive women entrepreneurs look- ing to continue to grow their businesses and make an impact on their lives, families and communities," said Laurie Fabiano, president of the Tory Burch Foundation in a statement. "These women are an exceptional group of leaders and we encourage everyone to vote and help us determine the 10 fellows by visiting our website to read about their hard work and innovation." — M a i n e b i z S t a f f Kate McAleer, who founded the organic chocolate bar company Bixby & Co. in 2011, continues to garner attention, this time as one of 30 finalists for a Tory Burch Foundation fellowship. P H O T O / P E T E R VA N A L L E N

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