Maine Boost

Literacy Volunteers of Bangor

Executive Director of the Literacy Volunteers of Bangor Mary Marin Taylor joins President & CEO Lee Umphrey to discuss helping people of all ages improve the vital skill of reading.

Inclusion Maine

Founder and CEO of Inclusion Maine Humza Khan and EMDC President & CEO Lee Umphrey talk about ensuring an inclusive Maine and the diversity and inclusion conferences being scheduled.

Night of the Living Rez

EMDC President & CEO Lee Umphrey speaks with citizen of the Penobscot Nation Morgan Talty about his first published book, "Night of the Living Rez"

Katahdin Region Economic Development

Katahdin Region Economic Development Director Amy Collinsworth joins President& CEO Lee Umphrey to talk about the Katahdin region's past, present, and futureeconomic development.

ME Economic Development

Heather Johnson, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development, joins President & CEO Lee Umphrey and the EMDC Board to discuss Maine's economy, future opportunities, and partnering with EMDC.

Youth Workforce Development

EMDC hosts a Facebook Live stream with Commissioner of Maine DOL Laura Fortman, two EMDC youth ambassadors, Director of Workforce Development Erin Benson, and President & CEO Lee Umphrey. Tune in to hear the discussion about the next generation of Maine workers.

Your Maine Concierge

Vanessa Santarelli, founder and owner of Your Maine Concierge, joins President & CEO Lee Umphrey to discuss creating curated itineraries for tourists while supporting Maine's vibrant hospitality & tourism industry.

Starting a Small Business

Small business owner Joe Perry joins President & CEO Lee Umphrey to talk through advice on how to start and sustain a small business in Maine

DoryWoman Rowing

Nicolle Littrell, founder and owner of DoryWoman Rowing, and President & CEO Lee Umphrey dive into Nicolle's rising small business of rowing lessons and tours in her boat, Sorcier in Belfast Bay.

Community Resilience

EMDC Community Resilience Specialist Laurie Osher joins President & CEO Lee Umphrey to discuss Maine's climate resilience program and how EMDC supports municipalities in addressing climate change.