The Third Place - Maine

We have the pleasure of welcoming the National Black Brewers Association (NB2A) to Portland,ME for the Maine film premiere of One Pint at a Time. This film examines the struggle and triumphs of Black brewers and entrepreneurs in the American craft beer industry. This two-day event kicked of Friday, June 19th with a mixer at Orange Bike Brewing Company and bottle share at Toad&Co. Tickets for the film premiere and talkback (Saturday, July 20th at 3 p.m.) are still available go to: https://lnkd.in/eRK-8MwE Thanks to Indigo Oyster Company, Maine's first Black and Asian oyster company for providing free oysters for all. Yum! ------------ National Black Brewers Association seeks to: 1- Promote the Black brewing community as a first-of-its kind organization; 2- Increase the number of African Americans in the brewing industry at all levels of production, especially ownership and brewmaster; 3- Exercise political influence by developing and advocating for effective policy; and 4 -Foster understanding about the history and legacy of African American brewing in the United States. This two day event is a collaboration between National Black Brewers Association, Orange Bike Brewing Company, The Third Place, Black Travel Maine, Toad & Co.and many donors and supporters to whom we will acknowledge more thoroughly soon. #blackbrewers #mainebusiness #innovation #future #startups #branding #blackowned #craftbeer #creativity

Brian Ishema, IT Security Intern Brian is a rising senior at the University of Maine in Orono, where he is pursuing a major in Computer Engineering. As an IT Security intern, Brian will be supporting projects relating to the maintenance and security of all the Martin's Point systems, applications, data, and networks. During his internship, Brian hopes to acquire new skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience in cybersecurity. His career aspirations are to become an IT Security Manager or Director. “I was drawn to Martin’s Point because it is known as a great workplace in Maine, and the position aligned with my interests. I chose this internship because I felt welcomed even before I was offered the position, thanks to the conversational interviews and the family-feeling culture.” ̶ Brian Ishema #MPHC #MartinsPointHealthCare #Internship #Welcome

We look forward to welcoming the National Black Brewers Association this weekend, July 19th - July 20th for the Maine film premiere of One Pint at a Time. If you are interested in efforts to diversify our nation's craft beer industry (and Maine's), enjoy craft beer, or love a good documentary and discussion, we'd love to see you there. Thank you to Austin St. Beer, Allagash Brewing Company, Bangor Beer Company, Blaze Brewing Company, and of course Orange Bike Brewing Company for supporting systemic change in the industry. It takes leadership and many voices from within to be the change. for more information, or to purchase tickets to the film premiere and bottle share, go to : https://lnkd.in/eCg9eD42.

What a gracious opportunity given to us by Madame Secretary Rachel Talbot Ross and Governor Janet Mills. Her engagement in health equity work is historical and we were fortunate to have the opportunity to share thoughts and strategic points to make this important work benefit all the people of Maine. Special thanks to our Vice President of Government Relations, Lisa Harvey-McPherson for making this happen. Northern Light looks forward to the next academic year starting August 26, 2024 for Morehouse and July 26, 2024 for the UNE Physician Assistant program.

Big day for the National Black Brewers Association! Thank you Brewers Association for all your work! We were able to submit Resolution 1297 to the House to nationally recognize National Black Brewers Day and to support the CHEERS Act co-authored by Steven Horsford (Nevada). Thank you Jon Renthrope and Dr J!

Catalyst Award – Adilah Muhammad President & Executive Director of The Third Place - Maine, for her efforts to advance equity in our business community through connections and relationship building, creating a community that is welcoming for all.

This week Maine Career Catalyst and The Third Place - Maine held our annual Students and Professionals of Color Networking event, bringing together people of color to connect and support young professionals here in Maine. It was so great to see the community come out to support the interns working in Maine this summer and showcase that there is a community here for them. Thank you to the Après staff for being wonderful hosts, our sponsors Unum and Martin's Point Health Care for making this event possible, Jaffa for the delicious spread of food, and last but not least the indomitable Adilah Muhammad for all that you do for the community!

On Tuesday, The Third Place partnered with MaineCareerCatalyst to host a transformative networking event for BIPOC students, interns, and professionals. Participants seized the opportunity to forge meaningful connections, provide career advice, and contribute to a supportive environment that champions diversity and professional growth across Maine. Thank you to our sponsors Unum and Martin's Point Health Care for supporting our future workforce.

Thank you, everyone, for continuing to Imagine a Greater Portland with us! If we work hard we’ll match the Portland we see To the one we imagine… … That’s a guarantee. Photo Credits: Wohler & Co.