Sector Spotlights: Blue Economy

Sector Spotlights events feature industry leaders who will share the latest in innovation and collaboration, while providing partnership opportunities through in-person connections.

Networking

Thursday, July 16, 2026
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Location TBA
Rockland, ME

MITC members $10 / Non-members $25
Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar

Enjoy bites and beverages, network with fellow business professionals, and gain valuable insights into innovations and opportunities in Maine’s dynamic Blue Economy sector.

SPONSORED BY

Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment
184 Burnett Road, Freeport, ME 04032

Members-only event
No charge
Lunch provided

Event Schedule

11:30 – Networking
12:00 – Program Presentation
Next Level Innovation in Maine’s Blue Economy
Tim Dyson, Co-Founder, Bluesonde
Blaine Grimes, Founder, Ocean House Consulting
Kyle Pepperman, Executive Director, Downeast Institute

12:45 – Q&A
1:00 – Networking

Optional Tour

1:30 – 2:45 PM

As a nonprofit, Wolfe’s Neck Center draws upon a rich history of innovation and experimentation through regenerative farming, innovative soil health research, and visitor interactions to create a healthier planet for all.