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December 9, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:30 amBuffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 amProgram: 9:00-10:30 am
Location:McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center35
Event Details
December 9, 2026 – 8:30 – 10:30 am Buffet Breakfast: 8:30-9:00 am Program: 9:00-10:30 am
Location: McGoldrick Career & Student Success Center 35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME
About the Event:
Opportunity is calling in Aroostook County! Join Maine Redevelopment, Aroostook Partnership, and five Central Aroostook municipal leaders for an inside look at development-ready projects and investment opportunities in Northern Maine. Municipal leaders from Presque Isle, Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Limestone, and Van Buren will showcase specific projects, available sites, and opportunities for growth, including projects supported by federal funding. Discover how these communities are positioning themselves for new development and investment, and connect directly with local decision-makers who are ready to help move projects forward. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or industry partner, come explore the opportunities waiting for you in The County.
Confirmed Speakers: Jennifer Litteral, Maine Redevelopment, Kiersten Purington, Aroostook Partnership, Sonja Eyler, City of Presque Isle, Penny Thompson, City of Caribou, Aaron Huotari, Town of Fort Fairfield, Edward Pocock III, Town of Limestone, and Luke Dyer, Town of Van Buren.
Refund Policy: Your RSVP is requested by December 2. Payment is expected at the time of registration. No refunds will be granted to anyone who registers, but fails to attend, or who cancels after December 2.
Everyone that parks on the USM Campus in the Bedford Street Garage has to use the digital parking system. You can pre-register for your parking session or do it upon arrival. Commit your license number to memory! You’ll need it to complete your parking session. To avoid a parking citation, you must begin your digital parking session – and pay – within 10 minutes of parking.
