MAINEBIZ ANNOUNCES THE 2014 WOMEN TO WATCH

 

Congratulations to the 2014 Women to Watch: Ellen Belknap, President of SMRT Architects and Engineers; Amber Lambke, President of Maine Grains; Lauren Wayne, Director of the State Theatre; Margo Walsh, Founder of MaineWorks; Claudia Raessler, CEO of Maine Textiles.

 

After a nomination period, research and vetting, Mainebiz selected five outstanding women in business who have faced challenges, personally and professionally, and found ways to get things done. They represent the fields of architecture, manufacturing, staffing, entertainment and agriculture, our 2014 women to watch share personal attributes of vision, drive and perseverance.

 

“The common thread with this year’s Women to Watch is grit,” says Peter Van Allen, Mainebiz editor. “They're entrepreneurs, risk-takers and visionaries. They've borrowed money and brokered deals. They've literally built buildings along with businesses. They've overcome challenges. They've demonstrated a certain grit that I think we can all acknowledge is an important part of running a successful business.”

 

The Women to Watch reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Portland Club in Portland. Tickets are $45. The Women to Watch recognition program is sponsored by Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, Pierce Atwood, Tidestone Solutions, and TD Bank. For more information or to register, visit www.mainebiz.biz/womentowatch 

 

To view the 2014 Women to Watch profiles, please visit, http://ow.ly/AeNow

 

Mainebiz is Maine’s premier business news source, covering business news from Fort Kent to Kittery. With its website (mainebiz.biz), Daily Report and new Real Estate Insider via email, as well as its flagship print publication, Mainebiz continues to expand its reach, bringing vital news to Maine’s business community through varied media.

 

Questions about sponsorship, or about attending this or other Mainebiz events? Contact Rebekah Roy, marketing & events manager at rroy@mainebiz.biz or 207-761-8379 ext.341.