We speak with Elizabeth Vanderweide , Director of Business Development for FAME about Thrive Maine. Thrive Maine is a forgivable loan program designed to help Maine’s small businesses thrive despite negative impacts incurred due to the COVID pandemic. FAME is administering Thrive Maine, which is part of Governor Mills Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan and funded by federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act. Visit www.FAMEmaine.com/Thrive for more information and to link to the application.