by BuzzLamb | Jan 23, 2019 | economy, General
We’ve all heard the phrase “buy local.” But what exactly does that mean? And why is it important? “Buying local” – is not just about supporting your local farmer or retailer. It’s about building the strong economic and social foundations that produce more vibrant...
by gsmoffice | Jan 24, 2018 | Broadband Internet, economy, legislature, Nancy Smith, Small Business
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in opposition to LD 1764 January 24, 2018 Senator Paul Davis, Representative Danny Martin and members of the Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government, my name is Nancy Smith and I am the...
by gsmoffice | Jan 17, 2018 | Economic development, economy, legislature, Nancy Smith, research
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 1698, Resolve, Directing the Maine Community College System To Promote Innovation and Growth in Rural Maine through the support of local and traditional industries January 17, 2018...
by gsmoffice | Jan 10, 2018 | Economic development, economy, Farmland Conservation, Smart growth
Written by Rachel Bouvier. As an environmental economist, member of GrowSmart Maine, and an avid hiker and “consumer” of conservation land, I testified in front of the Ag, Forestry and Conservation Committee back in December. Here are some highlights of my...
by gsmoffice | Jan 10, 2018 | Broadband Internet, Economic development, economy, growsmart maine, innovation, legislature, Nancy Smith, Northern Maine, Rural Maine
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LD 520 January 10, 2018 Senator Hamper, Representative Gattine and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, my name is Nancy Smith and I am the...
by gsmoffice | Jan 9, 2018 | Communities for Maine's Future, DECD, Economic development, economy, growsmart maine, legislature, Nancy Smith
Testimony of Nancy Smith, Executive Director of GrowSmart Maine in support of LDs 178, 319, 955 and 1118. January 9, 2018 Senator Hamper, Representative Gattine and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, my name is Nancy Smith...
