Report Party

Last Friday's Report Release Party was great! We had a packed house in the empty storefront at 410 Main, including a Midcoast Legislators Bowen, Mazurek and Rector. Amalfi, Atlantic Baking, the Black Bull and Central Distributors donated excellent food and drink, the place was decked out with lights, graphics and music, we passed out copies of the new Report to the Community and stimulating conversation was everywhere you looked.

Governor Baldacci spoke about the creative economy and the Midcoast's position as a leader in recognizing its potential. He also praised Midcoast Magnet for being proactive in moving our economy forward in a way that encourages the uniqueness and beauty of our region. He made a great analogy about cultural institutions as the anchor tenants of our economy and expanded on that to say that each Maine town should be as unique as each business on Main Street - that no one wants "big-box towns" that look the same no matter where you are.

The Governor hung around for quite a while after he spoke. At one point, I came upon him in coversation with several MM Board members talking about the potential for greater venture capital access for Midcoast entrepreneurs. For me, that's a perfect party.