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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 29 A U G U S T 2 1 , 2 0 1 7 Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution said John Mondor received his Certi ed Financial Marketing Professional certi- cation from the American Bankers Association. Mondor is marketing o cer at the Bank. Lou Jacobs of Perinatal & Pediatric Chiropractic of Maine in Portland earned certi cation by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics in the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association's certi cation program. Verrill Dana, a law rm in Portland, said partner Sara Hirshon was named to Benchmark Litigation's second annual "Under Hot List," honor- ing achievements of the nation's most notable up-and-coming litigation attorneys. Hirshon is a member of the rm's Litigation & Trial and Intellectual Property & Technology Groups. Additionally, the rm was recognized for its client relation- ships in the "BTI Power Rankings : e Law Firms with the Best Client Relationships" in industries for the second year in a row. In the rankings, clients identi ed the rm as a "Leading Core, Go-To Firm in Energy," positioning it in the top of law rms within the global energy industry and named to the "Honor Roll of Recommended Firms in Utilities," ranking it in the top of law rms in the world within the utilities industry. e rm was also r ecognized as a top rm for female attorneys by both the National Law Journal and Law, ranking sev- enth in the nation in the National Law Journal's "NLJ Women's Scorecard" and named a "Law Ceiling Smasher" for its percentage of female equity partners compared to other rms its size. The Associated General Contractors of Maine selected Doug Hermann, presi- dent of Wyman and Simpson Inc. in Richmond, as the winner of its "Major Achievement in Construction Award." Looking for exciting business events? Go to mainebiz.biz/calendar to view and post events. @ Call us today! Helping businesses stay competitive with specialized employment services • Temporary, Temp-to-Hire, and Direct-Hire • Skilled Trades • Flagging, Construction, Light Industrial, General Labor • Administrative, Finance/ Accounting, General Office • Safety/Worksite Services 1-800-639-8802 mainestaff.com Direct Personnel / Project Staffing / Project Staffing / / Project Flagging / Project Flagging / Let us go to work for you! A re breaches the new normal for small business? According to a National Cyber Security Alliance study, 71% of cyber attacks target small businesses. Of those that experience a data breach, 60% will close within six months. Among the myriad costs tied to a data breach, reputation damage may be most insidious, lasting long after remediation and deterring customers from working with you. The right public relations partnership can help repair and mitigate damage. A proactive Call (207) 619-7350 today. Learn how a proactive public relations strategy can help sustain your business's vitality. Less than half of businesses survive a data breach. communications disicpline will foster goodwill among clients long before an incident, and timely and appropriate public communications can mean the difference between successful recovery and a closed sign. As a former bank security officer, Broadreach president and founder, Linda Varrell, has over 20 years of crisis communications expertise. She understands the ins and outs of corporate security. Call Broadreach to learn how a consistent and proactive public relations campaign can keep your business viable in the face of a crisis. John Mondor Lou Jacobs Sara Hirshon

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