Market Development Subcommittee
MISSION STATEMENT
To strengthen markets for Maine seafood products by attracting capital investments and developing greater economic prosperity in Maine’s marine resource economy for both existing and new businesses.
PROJECT GOALS
A better understanding of domestic and global markets for Maine seafood will strengthen Maine’s marine economy by identifying new and emerging market opportunities for Maine seafood. The subcommittee works to advance and support the market development of Maine’s marine economy including efforts to increase value-added opportunities and use of waste streams, develop new products, and grow high-value exports, all in an effort to increase jobs and wages across the state. The subcommittee is focusing on increasing Maine’s competitiveness and supporting efforts to market Maine’s seafood economy, attract investment, and connect the sector to new markets and resources.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
OUTCOME
This subcommittee identifes market opportunities, capabilities, and competitiveness for Maine seafood and related products.
FUNDED PROJECTS
Seafood Promotional Council
A key recommendation in the Roadmap, this Department of Economic and Community Development-funded project will pilot the development of a Seafood Promotional Council. Learn more and join the effort, which is being led by FocusMaine.
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS
Andrew Lively (Chair)
Cooke Aquaculture (2021 – 2023)
Ocean Perfect (2023)
Sebastian Belle
Maine Aquaculture Association
Jesse Baines
Atlantic Sea Farms (2021 – 2023)
Bill Needleman
City of Portland Waterfront
Jeff Nichols
Department of Marine Resources
Ben Coniff
Lukes Lobster
Peter DelGreco
Maine & Co.
Nick Branchina
CEI, Inc.
Sara Rademaker
American Unagi
Heather Sadusky
Maine Sea Grant
Ben Martens
Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association
Janine Bisaillon-Cary
Maine Center for Entrepreneurs
Kyle Foley
GMRI
Courtney Cossgrove
Focus Maine
