Wicked Wild’s farm is typical of many small to midsized Maine wild blueberry farms. Uneven terrain and boulders have historically required hand raking which is labor intensive. The general practice for these farms is to burn the fields in the early spring by laying straw harvested from the farm on the fields. This practice changed… Read more »
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Luke’s Lobster – Innovative, Sustainable and…Yummy!
It’s summer in Maine, and for many, that means lobster! The lobster industry supports a wide range of innovative businesses, quite a few of which MTI has supported. For this month, we chose to focus on Luke’s Lobster – a company that has managed to take the simple delicacy of a Maine lobster roll and… Read more »
June News – Summer is Here and We’re Busy at MTI
The summer solstice, that arrived packing a powerful heat punch, leaves no question that summer is here. While we seemingly went from mild temperatures to intense 90 degree weather overnight, it’s exciting to start donning lighter clothes and sunglasses while visiting all the amazing Maine public gardens, beaches, and parks. This month we feature Black… Read more »
Summer is a Time for Travel, Black Travel Maine Leverages MERC Funds for Growth
Founder Lisa Jones founded the proprietary booking engine Worldwide Group Travel & Events in 2006. Her mission has always been to provide a unique blend of travel and event-planning services for large and small travel groups. With over 20 years of corporate digital marketing experience marked by a unique ability to spot emerging trends, Jones established the Worldwide… Read more »