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9:00 AM Registration
9:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:30-10:15 “Measures of Growth in Focus 2014” Performance measures and benchmarks to achieve a vibrant and sustainable economy for Maine:
Harold Clossey, President & CEO, Maine Development Foundation
Ryan Neale, Program Director, Maine Development Foundation
10:20-10:55 Androscoggin River, A Ribbon of Recreational and Economic Opportunities: Discussion of existing opportunities and
the potential of the Androscoggin River to improve healthy lifestyles and sustainability of the communities.
Fergus Lea, Chair, Androscoggin River Watershed Council
11:00-11:45 Benedict Arnold Trail:
Update on initiative to establish a people powered trail and historical preserve in the mountains of Western Maine.
Larry Warren, Longfellow Mountains Heritage Trails
11:45 General Assembly Business Meeting
Noon Lunch
Recognition Awards
Guest Speaker: Jody Harris
Associate Director, Maine Center for Economic Policy
“An Analysis of Investment in Tourism in Western Maine:
2002-2012” by Jody Harris
1:15-2:30 Transportation Priorities in Western Maine
Joan Walton, Community & Regional Transportation Planner, AVCOG
Maine DOT, invited
2:30 PM Adjourn