The State Theatre, EnviroLogix and the Rosemont Market & Bakery receive top awards
What: This Wednesday, three local Portland businesses will be recognized by the Portland Development Corporation (PDC) at its annual awards ceremony for their role in expanding the city’s economic vitality. The award recipients are credited with making significant contributions to Portland’s economic growth as well as increasing the city’s reputation as a hub for cutting edge music, innovative technology and great food.
Receiving the 2012 Economic Development Achievement Award is The State Theatre, one of Portland's great historic theatres and top music venues. On October 15, 2010, the lights, once again, shined bright at the theater, which for the past years remained dark. The re-opening of the State Theatre was welcome news to the city, the downtown Arts District, and music lovers far and wide. In its first year of its operation, the State presented more than eighty performances and injected tremendous energy into the High and Congress Street area. The Theatre’s renaissance was brought to life by the commitment and hard work of its owner, Stone Coast Properties and its President Ron Goglia, Crobo - a partnership of Alex Crothers of Crothers Entertainment and Jim Glancy of The Bowery Presents, and Lauren Wayne at the helm as the Theatre's General Manager and Talent Buyer. Operating for two years now the Theatre has come back stronger than ever and is having a huge impact on the city’s music scene. As a testament to its reputation, concert promoters for the Gentlemen of the Road featuring Mumford & Sons contacted The State Theatre to see if the show could include a stop in Portland. The Eastern Prom concert was considered a tremendous success that put Portland on the map as a destination for top acts.
Receiving the 2012 Business of the Year Award, EnviroLogix has for more than fourteen years built on its strong scientific foundation to become an industry leader in the development and manufacture of immunoassay test kits for every link in the worldwide food production chain, from seed to plant to grain handling and processing.
Acquired in 2010 by Ensign-Bickford Industries, the parent company was committed to keeping EnviroLogix in Portland and supported the purchase of its formerly leased space, as well as a second building to accommodate its expansion. Now, under the leadership of John Markin, President and CEO, EnviroLogix occupies 67,000 square feet in its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Portland, and employs well over one hundred people. Maine’s ability to build its reputation as an ideal location for the bioscience industry is thanks in part to the success of EnviroLogix and its commitment to Portland.
The 2012 Small Business of the Year, Rosemont Market and Bakery first opened its doors in 2005 on Brighton Avenue. Since then, owners John Naylor and Scott Anderson have expanded into three more retail locations, two in Portland (at 88 Congress St., and 5 Commercial St., as well as 580 Brighton Ave.) and one in Yarmouth. The business focuses on purveying the best in produce, dairy, meats, fish, baked goods, prepared foods, wine and beer. Built on relationships, Rosemont has established a vast network of local growers, farmers and producers to supply its shops. While the business started small, it now employs more than fifty people in Portland, and offers the quintessential local grocery store experience to three Portland neighborhoods.
All three award recipients will be recognized at the PDC’s annual event. The PDC was created by the Portland City Council in 1990 to create and foster economic development within the city.
Who: Members of the Portland Development Corporation Board including City of Portland Mayor will be joined by representatives of the city’s business community in honoring the businesses. “Each of these businesses has made in indelible impact on the city and its economy and it’s exciting to see them get this much deserved recognition,” stated Mayor Brennan. “Whether it’s supporting local food, the creative arts or helping the city build its reputation as a place to locate high tech businesses, it’s clear Portland has a lot to be proud of.”
When: Wednesday, November 28, 2012
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: State Theater
Congress Street, Portland
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