Core 4: Economic Development and Use-Inspired

Core 4 will be led by the University Center for Economic Development (EDA Center), a collaboration of experts who will provide technical assistance and research for the implementation of the state’s 10-year economic development strategy. The existing capacity of the EDA Center will be enhanced through Maine-SMART, building synergistically on existing federal investments.

Leadership:

Andrew Crawley

UMaine CO-PI
Associate Professor of Economics
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andrew.crawley@maine.edu

Renee Kelly

UMaine SP
Associate Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation and Engagement
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rwkelly@maine.edu

Partners:

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Participants:

Taylor Boucher

UMaine
Innovation Programs Manager
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taylor.boucher@maine.edu

Janet Yancey-Wrona

UMaine
Technology Business Development Manager for the Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources and Engagement
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janet.yanceywrona@maine.edu

Elinor Hunt

UMaine
Research Associate Regional Economic Development
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elinor.hunt@maine.edu