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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 35 O C T O B E R 1 7 , 2 0 1 6 M I D C O A S T / D OW N E A S T R E G I O N F O C U S "Design New England recently called us as frugal and timeless as a Maine lobster boat," McAvoy laughs. "We liked that." McAvoy projects economic impact of the new CMCA to be nearly $35 million in 2017, through local and state taxes, fee revenues; collateral impacts of visitors drawn to CMCA then enjoy- ing nearby amenities — restaurants, hotels, shops; and CMCA's contracts with services — cleaners, printers, transportation services and so on. "You throw a pebble into a pond and the ripple it makes across the state economy is signifi cant," McAvoy says. "I think that's under-recognized, just how great a role all the arts play in the state's economy. W hen you consider that 780 artists applied to be in our biennial, that's a big chunk of people who identify in this particular industry. And that's just the people who applied. at's not all the artists and craftsmen." CMCA is looking forward to its fi rst winter in Rockland to see how greater visibility and walk-in acces- sibility meld with programming ideas. For staff ers, the move is a boon. "Our offi ces have glass walls, and everyone can see us and we can see them," says McAvoy. "We love that because we see people coming in — and see them going out with a smiles on their faces. It's very gratifying." L a U r i e S c H r e i B e r , a w r i t e r b a s e d i n B a s s H a r b o r , c a n b e r e a c h e d a t l a U r i e @ m a i N e p r o F i l e s . c o m Wednesday, November 9 | 5:30 - 8:00pm The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel | 363 Maine Mall Road, South Portland $50 per person / $400 table of 8 For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ccmaine.org/RICHES-Awards Our first annual RICHES Awards Dinner will recognize outstanding businesses, nonprofit organizations, congregations or parishes and individuals who have shown exemplary leadership, support and/or participation and collaboration in working with us to build a better community. 2016 HonoREES: The event will feature a Cocktail Reception, Awards Dinner and a Special Keynote Address by Sr. Donna Markham, President of CCUSA. non-Profit Partner northern Maine Community College In honor of 20+ years of providing trucking assistance and staffing support to our Hunger & Relief Services program in Aroostook County Faith-Based Partner St. Michael's Parish In honor of its wide-range of community outreach programs carrying the message of social justice to Augusta and beyond Healthcare Partner HealthInfonet In honor of its commitment to improving the quality and safety of patient care across Maine through technology Please Join Catholic Charities & Bishop Robert P. Deeley for a 50tH AnnIvERSARy CElEBRAtIon as We Honor Our Community Partners An Adrian Dominican sister and board certified clinical psychologist, Sr. Donna is the first female president of CCUSA in its 105-year history. volunteer Partner larry lachance In honor of more than 38 years of volunteer service helping vulnerable seniors in the Lewiston and Auburn communities Inspiration Award nancy Pierce In honor of her tireless dedication to the success of the Good as New Thrift Store and its mission to serve those in need in the Houlton region lifetime Achievement Award neil Michaud In recognition as our founding CEO in 1966 and for crafting the vision that CCM continues to fulfill today Wednesday, November 9 | 5:30 - 8:00pm P H O T O S / C O U R T E S Y C M C A TOP: CMCA's architect, New York-based Toshiko Mori. MIDDLE: CMCA's Rockland site was described by Design New England as 'frugal and timeless as a Maine lobster boat.' BOTTOM: Polished cement fl oors and slab foundation allow for artworks of all sizes.

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