This workshop brought together representatives from the mill communities of East Millinocket, Millinocket, and Lincoln with federal, state, and private funders. In this interactive session, representatives of the communities met virtually with those that might provide funding for infrastructure, new initiatives, and business startup and expansion.
This event was sponsored by the USEPA Region 1 Land Revitalization Program and Maine DECD with support from Vita Nuova LLC. It took place on February 10, 2022.
You may access the slides here. If you would prefer an audio-only version, you can listen on the Redevelopment Institute Podcast.
Webinar Agenda:
Mill Presentations
Chair: Jim Byrne, U.S. EPA Region 1
East Millinocket: Michael Michaud
Millinocket: Steve Sanders
Lincoln: Jay Hardy
Panel: Finance and Investment
Chair: Jonathan Poole, Maine DECD
Finance Authority of Maine (FAME): Carlos Mello
Arctaris Impact Investors: Jonathan Tower
CEI Capital Management: Traci Vane
Federal Partners Discussion
Chair: Jessica Dominguez, U.S. EPA Region 1
Overview of EPA Funding: Jim Byrne
Overview of EDA Funding: Alan Brigham
Overview of USDA Funding: Brian Wilson
Overview of Other Federal Funding: Jessica Dominguez
Federal Delegation Comments & Future Outlook
Chair: Jim Byrne, U.S. EPA Region 1
Senator Collins: Carol Woodcock (State Office Representative)
Senator King: Edie Smith (Regional Representative)
Congressman Golden: Barbara Hayslett (District Rep. & Casework Director)