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V O L . X X I I N O. X I I M AY 3 0 , 2 0 1 6 10 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 numbers will force it to close its Ellsworth blood-draw site on June 4. Michael Blanchard, COO of the Scarborough-based nonprofi t, told the Ellsworth American that the drop in customer volume at the independent lab stems from the decision by doctors employed at the nearby Maine Coast Memorial Hospital to perform lab work onsite at the hospital. "For hospitals to survive," Blanchard told the American, "they need to do that … it's a fact of life." N O T E W O R T H Y M I D C O A S T & D O W N E A S T Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory in Bar Harbor was awarded $249,000 by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to study a possible cause of chemotherapy- induced peripheral neuropathy. U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $341,166 to Knox Regional Airport to help replace the airport's existing rotating beacon that has reached the end of its useful life, rehabilitate 4,000 feet of runway to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize debris and rehabilitate a taxiway lighting system to enhance safe airfi eld operations during low visibility conditions. Lincoln Regional Airport received two grants of $150,000 and $148,675 to remove runway obstructions. Sen. Collins ushers in new brewery U.S. Sen. Susan Collins joined Brewer offi cials, Mason's Brewing Co. owner Christopher Morley and beer lov- ers to ring in the opening on Maine's newest craft brewery in Brewer. She poured herself a pint and, according to the Bangor Daily News, quipped: "It's not too hoppy. It's crisp and fruity." As part of the opening celebration, Morley was also presented the key to city by Brewer Mayor Bev Uhlenhake. Mason's Brewing is at 15 Hardy St. in Brewer. Former Ames location will 'bounce' back A long-vacant former Ames depart- ment store at 6 Stillwater Ave. in Orono will be converted to an indoor trampoline park. Ames closed the store in 2002. e Orono Trampoline Park will be modeled after the smaller Aero Air Park in Lewiston, the new trampoline park's owner said. " is one is much, much bigger at 40,000 square feet," Lewiston businessman David Cheng told the Bangor Daily News. " ere will be a lot of fun right here." He said the space will also be home to an arcade and will create 15 to 20 jobs. 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 The city of Bangor joined the Arts & Economic Prosperity V, a national study measuring the economic impact of non- profi t arts and culture organizations and their audiences. The city's Commission on Cultural Development will adminis- ter the study in the Bangor area. New directors mark chamber growth statewide Maine's chamber of commerce offi ces are ever-evolving. In recent weeks, two chambers have announced new execu- tive directors. Cory King, long-time executive director of the Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce, has been named executive direc- tor of the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber. King was the Maine State Chamber of Commerce's "executive of the year" for 2015. He was set to take over his new post on May 31. "Chamber work is about telling the story of that region, and the southern midcoast has many great stories to tell. I know about some of the diverse restaurants, unique shops and industry leading manufacturers, but there is much to the region," King said in a statement. "I'm excited to learn about and experience the region fi rsthand as the executive director so I can tell those stories that bring more tourists and businesses to the region." King serves as the vice president of the Maine Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. At SMMC, he will work alongside Carolyn Farkas-Noe, who held the interim execu- tive director position since April 2014. Meanwhile, the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce pro- moted Martha Searchfi eld to executive director, effective April 27. Searchfi eld had been serving as interim director since January. "After a nationwide search, it became apparent that Martha was the best possible choice. Her skillful and dedi- cated leadership throughout the past several months on an interim basis has reinforced the decision," Chamber President Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko said in a press release. Searchfi eld and her husband Tim own the Canterbury Cottage Bed & Breakfast in Bar Harbor. The Bar Harbor chamber's previous director, Nancy McKechnie, left the organization in December after roughly six months. At the time, the chamber announced the two sides "have parted company." Not far away, the Ellsworth Chamber of Commerce hired Gretchen Wilson, who worked for the American Red Cross's Pine Tree Chapter. She started April 4. She replaced Susan Farley, who had been executive direc- tor for 18 months. Farley's departure capped a tumultuous week when both Bar Harbor and Ellsworth chambers parted ways with executive directors. Brick-and-mortar changes The Machias Chamber of Commerce fi nally moved into its newly restored headquarters in the 1898 train station on Main Street. Sharon Mack, the chamber's leader, led the move, less than a mile from the previous site on Main Street. The train station is a focal point on Route 1 and is across the street from Helen's Restaurant. — Peter Van Allen P H O T O / L A U R I E S C H R E I B E R Martha Searchfi eld, new executive director the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce. $19.95 $19.95 $19.95 July 6, 2015 July 6, 2015 July 6, 2015 July 6, 2015 July 6, 2015 July 6, 2015 VO L . X X I N O. X I V VO L . X X I N O. X I V VO L . 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