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V O L . X X I I I N O. X I V J U N E 2 6 , 2 0 1 7 28 U S I N E S S M A I N E I N S H O R T N E W S WO R T H Y P E O P L E A N D P E R F O R M A N C E S renewal plan for the waterfront and the second is an urban renewal plan for the downtown. Josh Rich, JL Rich Timber Harvesting, was named the "2017 Entrepreneur of the Year" in the Aroostook Partnership Entrepreneur of the Year competition. Bruce Sargent, Falcon Transportation, was fi rst runner-up while Cameron Clark, Cameron's Lawncare and Chainsaw Carving, and Peter Chase, Buildings Etcetera, tied for second runner-up. e U.S. Olympic Committee recog- nized Carlisle Academy in Lyman as an offi cial Paralympic Sports Club. e academy works with those with disabil- ities to develop equestrian skills through a number of training programs. GHM Insurance in Waterville was named to e Hanover Insurance Group's President's Club, for delivering value to its customers through insurance expertise and responsive service. e fi rm was one of 125 independent agen- cies recognized across the country. e National Arbor Day Foundation recognized Central Maine Power Co., a subsidiary of AVANGRID Inc., as a Tree Line USA Utility for 2016. e Partnership for a Healthier America named MaineHealth one of fi ve fi nalists for the "PHA Partner of the Year Award." is award is pre- sented to a partner who is working to ensure the health of our nation's youth, making healthier choices more aff ord- able and accessible to families and children across the country. e winner will be announced in November. Bert Languet, vice president of Golden Wealth Management in Waterville, attended the 2017 Maine State Bar Association Elder Law and Estate Planning Institute. United Way of York County presented its "Elise Kittredge Award" to the Eagleson Family, which operates Baker in Sanford. e award recognizes a volunteer who has helped the organization eff ect long- lasting changes in the community. The Meadowmere Resort in Ogunquit was awarded "Best Hotels for Families in 2017" by Family Vacation Critic, TripAdvisor's family travel site. United Way of Mid-Maine in Waterville announced recipients of its Community Impact Awards. New Ventures Maine won the "Spirit of Partnership Award;" Mark Tanner and Jackie and John Dalton, "Spirit of Mid-Maine Award;" Lynne Dailey, "Volunteer of the Year (Chester A. Baker) Award;" Barbara Covey, Denise Plante and Jackie Dalton, "Women's Leadership Award;" and Boy Scout Troop 417, "Youth Leadership Award." The state of Maine received the Govern- ment Finance Offi cers Association of the United States and Canada's Certifi - cate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehen- sive annual fi nancial report. e Offi ce of the State Controller, a bureau of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, is responsible for pre- paring the report on behalf of the state. Coastal Enterprises Inc., a Brunswick- based mission-driven investor special- izing in rural economic development in Maine and the United States, said it received a four-star impact perfor- mance rating with Policy Plus and AA- fi nancial strength and perfor- mance rating from Aeris, a national rating and information service. Amica Insurance in Portland announced its corporate communications team earned a "Best of Category Award" and a "Gold Award" in the print advertisement/promotional category at the Horizon Interactive Awards, an international interactive media awards competition. Maine Credit Union League presented its annual awards. Dave Leclerc, chair of the board at Atlantic Federal Credit Union was named the "Alexander Ferguson Award for Outstanding Credit Union Volunteer;" George Roy, president/CEO of Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union, "James M. Gratto Award for Outstanding Credit Union CEO;" Beverly Wallace, member ser- vice representative at TruChoice Federal Credit Union, "Jeannette G. Morin Award for Outstanding Credit Union Employee;" and Stacey Dow, executive assistant at Maine State Credit Union, "Diane L. Oceretko 'People Helping People' Award." The Maine Real Estate & Development Association announced the recipients of its 2016 Notable Projects Awards including Forefront Partners for Brick North at ompson's Point in Portland, Avesta Housing's Ridgewood at Village Square in Gorham, Community Housing of Maine's Village Centre in Brewer, Anew Development's Meetinghouse Lofts Condominiums in South Portland, Southern Maine Affordable Housing and Biddeford Housing for their col- laborative eff ort at Mission Hill in Biddeford, Avesta Housing for the Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ BECOME A MEMBER OR SUSTAINING PARTNER Join thousands of environmental and energy industry leaders in building Maine's cleantech economy. 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