Understanding Maine’s Economy: Statewide Drivers and Local Impact
Schedule
Thu Jun 04 2026 at 08:30 am to 10:00 am
UTC-04:00Location
500 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401-6845, United States | Bangor, ME
June 4, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:00 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am
Program: 9:00-10:00 am
Location:
Hollywood Casino
500 Main Street, Bangor, ME
About the Event:
Understanding Maine’s Economy: Statewide Drivers and Local Impact
Join MEREDA for a data-driven breakfast conversation on Maine’s economic outlook, with a focused lens on the Greater Bangor region. This panel will bring together leaders in economic development, finance, healthcare, and higher education to explore the forces shaping Maine’s economy — and what they mean for Bangor’s future.
The discussion will open with a statewide economic snapshot, highlighting key trends in workforce, population, industry growth, and investment. Panelists will then connect those trends to regional impacts, including business expansion, housing demand, healthcare employment, and commercial development in the Bangor area.
A central theme of the conversation will be workforce and talent — from recruitment and retention challenges to education-to-employment pipelines and cross-sector collaboration. Panelists will also examine economic development and investment, including access to capital, infrastructure readiness, and Bangor’s role as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and commerce.
Attendees will gain insight into how statewide economic conditions intersect with local opportunities, and how collaboration across sectors can support sustainable growth for Bangor and communities throughout Maine.
Confirmed Speakers: Peter DelGreco, Maine & Co., Amanda Rector, Maine State Economist, Guy Hudson, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northern Light Health, Tony McKim, The First National Bank, and Jason Harkins, Maine Business School, as the moderator.
This event is Sponsored by First National Bank, Harnum Holdings, Old Republic Title, Haley Ward, and S.W. Cole Engineering.
Where is it happening?
500 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401-6845, United States
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