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April 11, 2017

Take a Look at Our 2016 Annual Impact Report!

Every business that starts or grows—whether a Washington County farm, a New Mainer’s new business in Portland, a solar array in Massachusetts or a peanut processing facility in Georgia—generates a ripple effect of greater self-sufficiency, resilience and economic mobility. We are honored to share the economic journey of people and businesses in rural regions, and to help create jobs, environmental sustainability, and shared prosperity. We welcome your engagement in, and support for, our work.

Scroll through our 2016 Impact Report and let us know what you think!

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Piecing Together Success

"It's been five years since we last sat down with Cathy Roberts, founder of Pieceworks, Inc. in Montville, Maine. We visited her custom…"

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Serving Community Every Day: Melissa Coriaty of Verbena

"When Melissa Coriaty opened Verbena in 2009, she envisioned a warm, accessible neighborhood café grounded in local ingredients and genuine community connection. Today,…"

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Mumbai to Maine

"When Cherie Scott moved to Boothbay, Maine, she found herself thousands of miles from the flavors, memories, and traditions familiar to her childhood…"