CREATIVE FINANCING Blue Ox Malthouse Joel Alex verges on surpassing his own expectations of pioneering as founder of Blue Ox Malthouse. In 2013, at age 27, Joel pitched his new idea to Slow Money Maine. Since then, his inspiration, integrity and perseverance have been distinctive assets in learning more about the industry and finding a …
The time to dig in and help the New Roots Cooperative Farm reach their fundraising goal to help with the purchase of the farm they are currently leasing – is NOW! With the news that they are receiving two grants … they only have a little over $50K to go! They are hoping to raise …
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CREATIVE FINANCING CROWN O’MAINE Marada and Leah Cook are sisters, entrepreneurs and the dynamic leaders of several food infrastructure businesses. In 1995 their father Jim created Crown O’ Maine Organic Cooperative (COMOC) as a distribution company serving Aroostook County farmers, and his daughters chose to continue the business after his death in 2008. Northern Girl …
RSVP for "On The Road" in Dover Foxcroft We will be bringing Slow Money Maine’s “On The Road” to Dover Foxcroft… All are invited. The morning will consist of networking, presentations, break out sessions and sharing food together. Join us in discovering food enterprises and endeavors of interest to Piscataquis county and the nearby areas. Touching …
GRANTS AND LOANS Tarbox Farm Kyle and Angie DePietro’s Tarbox Farm is a MOFGA-certified enterprise on Westport Island near Wiscasset. Its markets are primarily in the midcoast area, providing vegetables, fruits, flowers, culinary herbs and pork to a variety of restaurants, natural food stores and farmers’ markets. The farm also has a distinctive CSA offering …
