Maine Outdoor Brands forms Workforce Advisory Board

PORTLAND, Maine (April 12, 2022) – Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB) announced the formation of a Workforce Advisory Board to help strengthen the outdoor industry’s efforts to attract, retain, and build an inclusive workforce. The board is made up of representatives from MOB member businesses and organizations and co-chaired by Devin McNeill, CEO of Flowfold, and Ponch Membreño, who sits on …

MOB announces annual Trailblazer Awards, honoring innovation, leadership and collaboration in Maine’s Outdoor Industry

Portland, Maine (March 22, 2022) – At the Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB) annual meeting held last week at Sugarloaf, the organization presented its annual Trailblazer Awards. The ceremony honored the winners of the Outdoor Innovation, Outdoor Industry Leader of the Year, and Outdoor Brand Collaboration awards.  MOB Outdoor Innovation Award – recognizes a brand or organization for an innovative product or …

New Compass Program to Support Emerging Outdoor Businesses and Entrepreneurs

PORTLAND, Maine, February 16, 2022 – The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE) announced today that it is partnering with Maine Outdoor Brands (MOB) to provide in-depth training and networking to outdoor industry product, service, and retail companies seeking to expand their businesses. The new ten-week program called MCE Compass, is made possible by a grant awarded from the Maine Community …