Joined by Maine Section of Economic and Community Advancement Commissioner Heather Johnson, Governor Janet Mills acknowledged a few Maine businesses as recipients of the Governor’s Award for Small business Excellence (GABE) in a virtual ceremony today.

“These incredible enterprises keep on to fulfill the issues of the pandemic with innovation and ingenuity, adapting to meet the wants of Maine people today. Every day they offer fantastic-paying, worthwhile employment that preserve persons in this article in Maine, and attract gifted men and women to our point out,” said Governor Mills. “As we continue on our operate to improve Maine’s overall economy and make Maine far more competitive throughout the world, these enterprises are a important component of our effort. I congratulate them on this perfectly-deserved honor.”

“Nominated firms from across the state all share a deep dedication to their neighborhood, devotion to developing a high-high-quality of lifetime for their staff, and verified strategic business enterprise excellence,” mentioned Commissioner Heather Johnson. “Today’s award recipients are styles of good results in meeting these specifications, and I thank them for their contributions to Maine’s growth and prosperity.”

The 2021 Governor’s Award for Enterprise Excellence were presented in a few classes: 

• The Heritage Sector Award acknowledges and celebrates company excellence in the forest market, production sector, or marine economic climate.
• The Rural Revitalization Award recognizes contributions to the revitalization and expansion of Maine’s rural and distressed economic locations.
• The Innovation Award celebrates and recognizes company excellence through entrepreneurship and innovation.

The 2021 Governor’s Award for Organization Excellence winners are:

Acme Monaco Company, Heritage Business Award: Acme Monaco Corporation is located in Presque Isle and is owned and operated by the Karabin family. Acme Monaco is an Fda registered and ISO accredited earth class manufacturer of Orthodontic items and Catheter Guidewires for cardiovascular, urology and neurology methods. The organization to start with opened its facility in Presque Isle in 1989.  In 2017, they moved into a new condition-of-the-artwork…