UMaine Launches First of Four Weekly Presentations on Maine’s Economic Future
Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571
ORONO — A presentation by University of Maine economist Todd Gabe was added this morning to “Building a Vibrant Maine Economy,” a UMaine Web project providing research-based insights on Maine’s economic future. The site, described by UMaine School of Economics Director George Criner as “a virtual conference,” is online.
Gabe’s is the first of four presentations to be posted on consecutive Monday mornings. The site also features commentary by Cianbro, Inc. CEO and President Peter Vigue and state economist Catherine Reilly.
Bangor Savings Bank is the project’s sponsor. UMaine’s School of Economics; Maine Business School; College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture and Cooperative Extension all participated in developing materials.
Upcoming presentations:
Prof. Gary Hunt, “Maine’s Brain Gain,” Feb. 2
Prof. Terry Porter, “Bottom Up Business Innovation,” Feb. 9
Prof. Philip Trostel, “Investing in Maine College Students,” Feb. 16