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FocusMaine

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FocusMaine

Kim Hamilton of FocusMaine speaks to us about how the recent Federal Grant will help Maine and how COVID-19 is impacting Maine.  FocusMaine’s mission is to strengthen and revitalize opportunity and prosperity in Maine by accelerating the creation of jobs in select signature industries which includes Aquaculture, Agriculture and Biopharmceuticals. This work is done in conjunction with our partners CEI, the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs, The Maine Aquaculture Association, Maine & Company, the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Educate Maine and Live + Work in Maine. Please visit FocusMaine for more information.

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