Maine Business Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the 2025 Laureates.
Their exceptional leadership and accomplishments have played a pivotal role in Maine's economy and communities.
Join JA's Maine Business Hall of Fame and over 400 business leaders from around the state for an evening of honoring these distinguished laureates and hearing from students impacted by their JA Maine learning experiences.
LuAnn Ballesteros, Vice President, External and Government Affairs, The Jackson Laboratory
David Greene, President, Colby College
Guy Langevin, Executive Advisor, Dead River Company
This event is one of the largest in the state, bringing together over 400 leaders, and considered one of the most impactful for connecting with peers and networking. It's a platform to recognize individuals who have track record in business excellence and allows students to share their experiences with JA.
Save the date for this year's event: October 29, 2025, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland.
Evening Agenda:
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Laureate Networking Reception (invite only)
5:30pm - 6:30pm: Networking Reception
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Dinner
7:30pm - 8:30pm: Awards
Important Information:
The Holiday Inn by the Bay is a CASH ONLY bar
Dress Code: Business Attire
Parking: Free event parking in the hotel garage
Their exceptional leadership and accomplishments have played a pivotal role in Maine's economy and communities.
Join JA's Maine Business Hall of Fame and over 400 business leaders from around the state for an evening of honoring these distinguished laureates and hearing from students impacted by their JA Maine learning experiences.
LuAnn Ballesteros, Vice President, External and Government Affairs, The Jackson Laboratory
David Greene, President, Colby College
Guy Langevin, Executive Advisor, Dead River Company
This event is one of the largest in the state, bringing together over 400 leaders, and considered one of the most impactful for connecting with peers and networking. It's a platform to recognize individuals who have track record in business excellence and allows students to share their experiences with JA.
Save the date for this year's event: October 29, 2025, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland.
Evening Agenda:
5:00pm - 5:30pm: Laureate Networking Reception (invite only)
5:30pm - 6:30pm: Networking Reception
6:30pm - 7:30pm: Dinner
7:30pm - 8:30pm: Awards
Important Information:
The Holiday Inn by the Bay is a CASH ONLY bar
Dress Code: Business Attire
Parking: Free event parking in the hotel garage
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Laureate Reception Sponsors
Student Presenter Sponsors
Innovation Sponsors
Bar Harbor Bank and Trust, Maine Technology Institute, MMG Insurance, WEX
Leadership Sponsors
Acadia Insurance, Katahdin Trust Company, KeyBank, Mercedes-Benz of Scarborough, United Insurance, Unum
Supporting Sponsors
Kennebec Savings Bank, Landry/French Construction, Maine Community Bank, ProSearch
Become a Sponsor!
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