From brewing beer to building a business model, Nolan Dries is getting hands-on experience with innovative entrepreneurship.
A junior from Windham, Maine, Dries landed an internship with Orange Bike Brewing Co. through the Innovate for Maine Fellows program. He’s not just learning about the booming non-alcoholic beer industry; he’s helping shape it.
“I’m piloting a project with Orange Bike to develop and refine their approach to producing and distributing non-alcoholic beer,” said Dries, a Maine Business School and Honors College student majoring in business information systems and security management. “I’m also researching production methods, market trends and the feasibility of launching our product. On the side, I’ve been taking photos for marketing, helping brew beer and planning events!”
With a passion for purpose-driven work and a willingness to dive in and figure things out, Dries is proving that small companies can offer big opportunities.
“It’s (the internship) allowed me to see what goes into running an innovative and contemporary business. There are a lot of very unique, very successful businesses in Maine that help shape our economy, and there’s a lot of need for them to be able to adapt and grow as values change,” Dries said. “Being able to be part of one has shown me how these businesses can thrive and embrace the changing Maine economy, which is something I want to be a part of.”
Read the full story about Dries’ experience at Orange Bike on the Maine Business School website.
Contact: Melanie Brooks, melanie.brooks@maine.edu
