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W W W. M A I N E B I Z . B I Z 37 O C T O B E R 2 , 2 0 1 7 Keiller and Brian Whitney to its board of directors. Keiller is director of intellectual property and innova- tion at Worcester Polytechnic Institute while Whitney is president of Maine Technology Institute. The Maine Bankers Association in Boothbay Harbor elected Andrew Silsby as chair, eff ective July 2018. Silsby is presi- dent and CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank. [ A C H I E V E M E N T S ] Hardshore Distilling Co. in Portland was selected as a fi nalist for the "Best Craft Gin Distillery in 2017" in a competi- tion hosted by USA TODAY. e fi nalists were selected by an expert panel of distillers and spirits critics. The Brunswick Downtown Association was selected as one of 10 semi-fi nalists for the "2018 Great American Main Street Award" by Main Street America, a program of the National Main Street Center. e center works to help revitalize older and historic commer- cial districts to build vibrant neigh- borhoods and thriving economies. Winners will be announced in March. U.S. Sen. Angus King presented Bar Harbor Bank & Trust with a Congressional Record commemorat- ing the 130th anniversary of the bank. College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor was listed No. 20 among liberal arts college by Washington Monthly's 2017 college rankings. In addition, the college was among the Top 50 colleges for how well students do after graduation, for gradu- ating low-income students and how well students repay their loans and was listed second on the list for the num- ber of alumni who serve in the Peace Corps, relative to college size. e Society of Certifi ed Insurance Counselors recognized William Mitchell of GHM Insurance in Waterville with a certifi cate honoring 30 years of par- ticipation in advanced education. John Cressey, president of Beacon Environmental Consultants LLC in Windham, has been licensed as a pro- fessional geologist by New Hampshire. Charity Navigator, an independent charity evaluator, awarded Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay a four-star rating, its top dis- tinction, for the lab's business practices. The city of Portland was one of 25 communities nationwide chosen by the New American Economy and Welcoming America to receive the "Gateways for Growth" award, which helps local governments, businesses and civic leaders develop strategies to integrate immigrants and foster eco- nomic growth. e American Society of Addiction Medicine honored U.S. Sen. Susan Collins with an award for her advocacy and commitment to increasing access to addiction treatment. SIS Bank in Sanford said Roger Guerin was presented the "James C. Scarboro Award" from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado, which is pre- sented annually by the school's board of trustees to a commercial banker, educator or industry advocate who has provided outstanding leadership to the banking community. Guerin is senior vice president, comptroller and CFO for the bank. The Maine Wood Products Association in Topsham presented its "Pine Tree Award" to Pallet One in Livermore Falls and its "Pine Cone Award" to Shaw & Tenney in Orono. Also, UMaine School of Forest Resources received special recognition for its dedication in the advancement of wood technology impacting the wood products industry. The University of Maine Farmington was again recognized as a "Best College" by U.S. News & World Report. e uni- versity ranked No. 8 overall within its classifi cation of "Regional Colleges in the North" as well as landing in the Top 10 in three additional categories, includ- ing No. 3 in "Best College for Veterans," No. 4 in "Top Public Schools" and No. 6 in "Best Value Schools." The Maine Ski Hall of Fame announced eight new members including Karen Hunter Korn, U.S. World Cup Team freestyle skier; Chip Cochrane, World Cup downhill racer and coach; Ed Rock, general manager of Shawnee Peak in Bridgton; Bruce Miles, president of the Sugarloaf Ski Club, past executive director of the Ski Museum of Maine and certifi ed lifetime PSIA member; Steve DeAngelis, ski coach at Maranacook High School; David Chamberlain, All-American nordic skier; Dick Taylor, World Cup biathlete and U.S. Olympic Nordic Team captain; and Ralph Ostlund, cross country ski racer. Stonewall Kitchen in York announced its Chunky Peanut Butter received a winning spot in the "2017 SELF Healthy Food Awards." 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. Andrew Silsby

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