Foster Center, Lobster Institute to present talk by Luke’s Lobster founder
The University of Maine’s Foster Center for Student Innovation and Lobster Institute will host Maine entrepreneur Luke Holden at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12.
Holden is the founder of Luke’s Lobster restaurant, which has 22 locations across the U.S. and five locations in Japan. With its processing plant Cape Seafood in Saco, Luke’s Lobster is dedicated to sourcing sustainable seafood and returning value to Maine’s fishermen.
Holden will be at the Foster Center for Student Innovation to discuss his experience in creating and growing a successful restaurant business. Members of the UMaine community are welcome to listen to Holden’s story, ask questions, and learn about how to turn a restaurant dream into a successful business venture.
Holden studied finance and management at Georgetown University, and worked as a financial analyst before starting Luke’s Lobster. He also sits on the board of the Lobster Institute, Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative, and Tenants Harbor Fisherman’s Co-op.
The event is part of the Foster Center for Student Innovation’s spring speaker series. To register, call the Foster Center at 581.1454.