LEWISTON — Geiger associates Miranda Persaud and Melissa Santiago have earned the Promotional Products Association International’s certification of certified advertising specialist. The certification requires 50 hours from a structured industry-approved curriculum. Associates who have earned association certification demonstrate a commitment to both business excellence and continual professional growth.
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Geiger promotes three employees
LEWISTON — Geiger has promoted three employees to new roles and responsibilities in Corporate Programs. Kaitlynne Gibson has been promoted to senior business development manager. She grew up on an apple orchard in Bethel and earned a degree in international business from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gibson lives in Portland. Dawn LaPrell […]
Geiger promotes three employees
LEWISTON — Geiger has promoted three employees to new roles and responsibilities in Corporate Programs. Kaitlynne Gibson has been promoted to senior business development manager. She grew up on an apple orchard in Bethel and earned a degree in international business from Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gibson lives in Portland. Dawn LaPrell […]
Customs dispute at U.S.-Canada border jeopardizes fish stick, filet supply
The dispute left 26 million pounds of pollock in cold storage in Canada until a federal judge issued an injunction Sunday to let it be shipped into the U.S.
Moderna has no plans to share its COVID-19 vaccine recipe
Noubar Afeyan, the drugmaker’s chairman, says the company expects to produce 3 billion doses in 2022.
Rinck Advertising wins Gold Bell Ringer Award
LEWISTON — Rinck Advertising won a Gold Bell Ringer Award from the PR Club of New England for the agency’s Mega Influencer campaign with TikTok star Lexy Burke on behalf of the agency’s client, Dove Nourishing Body Care. The PR Club’s annual Bell Ringer Awards symbolize outstanding achievement for the region’s public relations and marketing […]
Vital services that rely on MaineCare struggle to compete for workers
In a tight labor market exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, managers of care facilities funded by the state’s version of Medicaid say hiring has never been harder.
Maine lobster industry decries lack of clarity on enforcement of new whale-protection rules
Federal officials said they expect high compliance and will focus on educating violators, although big penalties can be invoked based on a patchwork of environmental laws.
Working: Film buff’s inspiration inspires backyard theater business
When Todd Morton couldn’t find the right outdoor movie setup, he built one and started a company in Bridgton.
Facebook unveils new controls for kids using its platforms
The social network also is is also planning to introduce new controls for parents or guardians of teens on an optional basis.