Epidemiologist Linda Riddell created Gettin’ By to train teachers, doctors, case managers, and other professionals to work more effectively with clients who are experiencing poverty. Many poverty simulation trainings focus on the hassle of coping with poverty, and they generally overlook how poverty affects thinking and decision-making. Closing the gap between what science knows and… Read more »
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Maine Resources for Underserved Entrepreneurs
Recently, our friends at Mainebiz did a great piece that outlined many of the resources here in Maine for innovators. We of course are proudly involved in many of these programs and entities. In honor of Women’s History Month, we wanted to call out two resources – one mentioned in the Mainebiz piece, CEI’s Women’s… Read more »
The Times they are A-Changin’ – Women in Maine’s Seafood Industry
SEA Maine Video Highlights Women in Maine’s Seafood Industry Increasingly, more and more women are not only entering the seafood industry, but innovating and leading. SEA Maine, or the Seafood Economic Accelerator for Maine, is an industry-led initiative bringing together leaders in Maine’s commercial fishing, aquaculture, seafood and marine economy. Funded by the U.S. Department… Read more »
Cleantech Open Kickoff 2024
Learn How Participation in the Cleantech Open Accelerator Can Help Propel your Startup If you are an aspiring cleantech entrepreneur with an innovation you feel is poised to make an impact in one of our nation’s fastest growing economic sectors, please do not miss tomorrow’s Cleantech Open Kickoff 2024. Yes, on Thursday, February 29, from… Read more »