{"id":13,"date":"2017-04-10T16:40:20","date_gmt":"2017-04-10T20:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/alliance\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2020-01-09T15:53:22","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T20:53:22","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/alliance\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The Alliance for Maine\u2019s Marine Economy (Alliance) is a responsive network of companies, organizations and individuals dedicated to the growth of a vibrant marine economy for Maine. Our mission is to ensure that Maine seafood, fishing and aquaculture industries and the natural and innovation ecosystems on which they depend are healthy and benefit Maine people and communities.\u00a0We are committed to the idea that \u201ca rising tide lifts all boats,\u201d and together, we accomplish more than any single organization can carry forward on its own.<\/p>\n

This network formed in 2016 following a state-sponsored, citizens\u2019 marine-bond initiative (seven million dollars in public funds administered by Maine Technology Institute, plus more than seven million dollars in initial private investments) that supported 17 innovative projects from Saco to Machiasport. These investments in public and private infrastructure, capital equipment, new technologies and workforce development are transforming \"\"Maine\u2019s seafood economy.<\/p>\n

The Alliance builds partnerships and provides opportunities for members to work together to pursue projects and resources that work to sustain and grow Maine\u2019s marine economy. Our diverse portfolio of investments, activities, and members provides a deep perspective on the needs and priorities of Maine\u2019s seafood economy. We provide professional development opportunities that facilitate new collaborations, learning and adoption of best practices across the sector. We also connect business and community needs to institutions, informing new research and initiatives that foster growth in Maine\u2019s marine economy.<\/p>\n

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OUR MEMBERS:<\/strong>
\nThe University of Maine System, including the following entities: Darling Marine Center, Maine Sea Grant, Aquaculture Research Institute, Cooperative Extension, Lobster Institute, Office of Innovation and Economic Development, and the University of Maine at Machias; Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, Blue Hill Bay Mussels, LLC Coastal Enterprises, Inc. ,Community Shellfish, LLC, Cooke Aquaculture, Downeast Institute, Georgetown Aquaculture, LLC, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Luke\u2019s Lobster\/Cape Seafood, Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, Maine Coast Fishermen\u2019s Association, Maine Department of Marine Resources, Maine Lobster Dealers\u2019 Association, Maine Technology Institute, Mook Sea Farm, Ready Seafood\/Maine Seafood Ventures, Shuck\u2019s Maine Lobster, The Maine Aquaculture Cooperative, and the University of New England.<\/p>\n

OUR 2020 STEERING COMMITTEE :\u00a0<\/strong>Curt Brown (Chair), Ready Seafood, Andrew Lively, Cooke Aquaculture, Brian Beal, UMaine Machias, Charles Tilburg, University of New England, Hugh Cowperthwaite, Coastal Enterprises, Inc., Paul Anderson, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, and Beth Bisson, Maine Sea Grant.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Alliance will always be a work in progress, as new members join and new needs and prospects arise. It will be flexible enough to work with emerging opportunities and challenges, while constantly assessing the best avenues for a productive and profitable marine economy.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in joining the Alliance, please contact Keri Kaczor, Alliance Coordinator, or Curt Brown, Alliance Chair, Ready Seafood. Kaczor can be reached at keri.kaczor@maine.edu\u00a0<\/a>or 207.832.0343; and Brown can be reached at cbrown@readyseafood.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a> or 207.653.7354<\/p>\n

If you would like to be added to the Alliance mailing list or have specific questions about our developing programs, please use the form below. Thank you.<\/p>\n

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