New state entity to promote Maine’s marine economy
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Gerogia Howe
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islandinstitute.orgNew state entity to promote Maine’s marine economyislandinstitute.orgThe new entity, created by the Legislature, aims to leverage Maine’s clean ocean brand to foster jobs, investment, and new business ventures across a range of marine-based sectors. Establishing a state-sponsored economic development initiative focused on ocean-centered industry was the top recommendation of the Blue Economy Task Force.
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