Building Campus and Community Connections to Advance Research Development and Communication for Maine’s Marine Economy
Principal Investigator: Heather Leslie (Marine Sciences, UMaine)
Partners: Paul Anderson (Maine Sea Grant, UMaine); Jake Ward (Economic Development, UMaine)
Abstract: We will convene UMS researchers, marine industry professionals, and stakeholders statewide to assess industry needs and identify a cohesive set of capital investments. Based on this collaborative deliberation, we will write and submit a unified funding proposal to the State of Maine Department of Economic & Community Development that addresses the Maine’s Marine Economy and Jobs Bond priority: “…to facilitate the growth of marine businesses and commercial enterprises that create jobs and improve the sustainability for the State’s marine economy.” Only one $7,000,000 grant will be awarded statewide to the winning proposal that presents a well-conceived, 10-year strategic initiative.