FocusMaine - About

About

FocusMaine’s people, partners, and funders are creating a resilient and future-ready Maine economy, offering opportunity and prosperity for Maine families for decades to come.

Mission

FocusMaine propels the growth of Maine’s most promising industries and transforms Maine into a hub for top talent.

Vision

To enhance opportunity and prosperity for all Mainers through the power of good jobs and a strong economy.

Values

We are a unifying presence, coalescing disparate groups to accomplish shared goals.

We are committed to creating a more durable, diverse, equitable, and inclusive economy and to the responsible use and protection of Maine’s resources.

We are a dynamic, data-driven, forward-looking force for progress in Maine.

Our actions are grounded in truth, trust, kindness, and integrity.

Measuring Impact in Growing Maine's Economy

We are laser-focused on creating and measuring our impact. Our program partners regularly report programmatic impact, and leading economists track metrics at the sector level. We seek input from industry, academic, and policy leaders to ensure we are investing our funds to create the most effective results.

$170

MILLION

IN SALES REVENUE

$46

MILLION

IN EARNINGS

468

DIRECT JOBS

IN FOOD AND BIOSCIENCE

472

INDIRECT/INDUCED JOBS

IN FOOD AND BIOSCIENCE

$5800

INVESTED

PER FOOD ECONOMY JOB

$52550

EARNINGS

PER FOOD ECONOMY JOB

$24000

INVESTED

PER BIOSCIENCE JOB

$93550

EARNINGS

AVERAGE PER JOB

2700

INTERNS

IN MAINE CAREER CATALYST FROM 2018-2022

$300

INVESTED

PER MAINE CAREER CATALYST PARTICIPANT

78%

OF PARTICIPANTS

INTERSTED IN MAINE CAREERS

26%

OF INTERNS

ARE BIPOC

61%

OF INTERNS

ARE GENDER DIVERSE

22%

OF INTERNS

ARE FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS

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Our Team

Andrea Cianchette Maker

FocusMaine President, Co-Chair & Co-Founder

Michael E. Dubyak

FocusMaine Co-chair & Co-Founder

Former President, Chairman, and CEO, WEX Inc.

Ed McKersie

Founder & President

ProSearch Inc.

Charles E. Hewett, PhD

Executive Director

Institute for Engineering and Life Sciences (IDEALS)

Dr. John Fitzsimmons

President

Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges

Jay Dearborn

Chief Strategy Officer

WEX, Inc.

Michael Bourque

President & CEO

The MEMIC Group

Andrea Cianchette Maker

FocusMaine President & Co-Chair

Leo Waterston

Program Director

Courtney Crossgrove

Food and Agriculture Manager

Mikayla Sweet

Grants and Finance Manager

Mari Smith

Communications and Outreach Manager

Our Partners

We are indebted to our partners for their passion, collaboration, and work day in and day out, to transform Maine's economy.

Our Funders

We are grateful to our funders for their belief that Maine’s economy can and will be stronger, and for their generous contributions.

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2022 Annual Impact Report

Each year marks a moment to celebrate our impact while reflecting on our role and responsibility to Maine. We’re proud to share the positive difference we make for people, businesses, and communities.

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2022 Annual Impact Report

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