Governor Mills Launches $40 Million Economic Recovery Grant Program to Support Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail Small Businesses bit.ly/39sIj7z

The MAINE DACF has allocated $10M in federal CARES Act funding for an Agriculture and Food Processing Infrastructure Reimbursement Program. Learn more and apply by Dec 18th at 5PM EST for grants up to $100k at ceimaine.org/covid-19-resou…

mainepublic.org/post/10-millio… The program spans both big investments like processing equipment AND covers costs associated with COVID-19 sanitation and worker safety supplies (PPE, hand sanitizer, pre-screening equipment (like thermometers), and face coverings). #mefood

Governor Mills Issues Executive Order Strengthening Enforcement of Face Covering Requirement in All Indoor Public Spaces maine.gov/governor/mills…

We are proud to have worked with FEMA + MEMA to disburse another 50K face coverings to our grocer, food producer, and distributor partners — ensuring our industries and their customers continue to have access to PPE as we all work to keep Maine safe and healthy. 😷💚🛒

If you haven't already, now is the time to sign up for next week's Maine Dept of Agriculture Conservation & Forestry's 80th ME Agricultural Trades Show held virtually via Whova. Read the full agenda and register today: bit.ly/3idIciz

Josh Tweedie worked through high school and college at one of the stores he now owns in Maine. Today, he and his wife run Mars Hill IGA, Hillside IGA and Star City IGA. Click below to read about their challenges and successes in 2020. #shelbyexclusive theshelbyreport.com/2021/01/13/twe…

When #COVID19 arrived last March, Maine featured many independent grocers that weren't set up for online shopping. Since then, executive director of ME Grocers & Food said that grocers have seized the opportunity to new implement technology. #shelbyexclusive theshelbyreport.com/2021/01/13/cum…

📢 Maine's US Senator Angus King will join us to discuss the new administration and some federal initiatives on the horizon, and how he can help Maine's grocers, retailers and food producers. ➡️ Register here: bit.ly/2OYiSCL

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LAST CALL: Maine's US Senator Angus King will join us to discuss the new administration and some federal initiatives on the horizon, and how he can help Maine's grocers, retailers and food producers. Register here: bit.ly/2OYiSCL

Pandemic investments cost U.S. food retailers $24 billion, FMI study finds ow.ly/GufI50EdOmF

SEEKING SURVEY RESPONSES: from grocery retailers, distributors, institutional food buyers, restaurants and more - any business in Maine that is a wholesale food buyer. TAKE THE SURVEY by July 1st: 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/MEbuyers #mofga #mainefarmlandtrust #cdi #cei

It's time for a much-deserved break, fresh air and fun! NEW for 2021: Post-Labor Day Fall Tournament, Sept. 28th at Martindale Country Club. Take a swing at your chance to win more than $2,000 in prizes! ⛳ REGISTER TODAY: bit.ly/3BrMOLq

Thrilled to engage with food industry friends FIAE Conference FMI NationalGrocers CT Food Association ME Grocers & Food FIA MAFoodAssoc

At least $4 million is available for grants for innovative fresh food retail and food system enterprises that seek to improve access to healthy food in underserved areas. Letters of Interest for the 2021 round of #HFFI funding are due 12/7/21. Apply now: investinginfood.com

Are you a Maine food or beverage producer? Join us for this 3-part series on the changing Foodservice and Retail Industry landscape and what it means for your business. The first session is coming right up on Tuesday, January 18th. Register HERE: bit.ly/31XLov0

You've been working hard IN your business, now let's work ON your business. ➡️Register now, visit: bit.ly/3IOWx1C ✔️ Well-deserved + long-awaited time with your friends and industry peers. ✔️ Education, inspiration, Maine-flavor + fun! ✔️ Let’s celebrate and re-energize!

📢 New Summit Announcement! What do Mainers really think about your Maine-based business? Sutherland Weston commissioned proprietary research to better understand ME residents’ attitudes about living, working,+ playing in our state. REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/3IOWx1C