envision maine conference - september 2014
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Experience the positive energy and inspiration from connecting with individuals who are ready to work together for collective growth. Make strategic connections to find the people, ideas and resources you’ve been looking for to help yourself, your business and all of Maine. The Envision Maine Summit is the place to celebrate our progress and create a brighter future with the people who are shaping Maine.TRANSCRIPT
Challenge: Crea+ng a Silicon Valley-‐style Company
in Maine
Shannon Kinney Founder, Client Success Officer,
#Honeybadger Dream Local Digital September 2014
What
How
Why
Why Maine?
The Challenge
Where do we need to do more?
Where do we need to do more?
Workforce Development & Training
Key areas of need • Support for job crea+on – in any form • Training program development grants and/or support • Promo+ons of Internship programs – bring students and other workforce back to Maine • Under-‐employed partners and spouses • Opportuni+es for R&D grants to explore new products, services and sales models
What is your dream for Maine’s future?
Make working where you live vs. living where you work a reality
Help to get us there
Shannon Kinney [email protected]
207-‐593-‐7665 www.dreamlocal.com
@shannonkin, @dreamlocal facebook.com/dreamlocal
www.linkedin.com/in/shannonkinney
Thank you!
Resources we currently leverage • Goodwill: TOPS program • Blackstone Accelerates Growth • Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development • Several angel investors (including Maine Angels members) • Maine Venture Fund • Pine Tree Zone status • Regional microloan with city of Rockland