Mad Gab’s Body Care | Yarmouth, ME

Gabriella grew up in Amerst, MA, and now lives in Yarmouth, where she runs her natural body products business. She says, “Greenlight Maine has been an amazing experience (both times!)—it has helped me with my pitching skills, business planning and connecting with the phenomenal community of Maine people and businesses. I have operated Mad Gab’s in three states (Massachusetts, California, and Maine) and Maine is hands-down the most business-friendly. Regardless of the stage of my company, Maine has always had the resources, support, and people to help me grow.”

Lobster Unlimited | Orono, ME

Cathy is both a Founding Member of Lobster Unlimited, and the Associate Director for Communications and Development for the University of Maine’s Lobster Institute. She grew up in South Berwick, Maine and currently live in Dedham. She says, “We appreciate Greenlight Maine giving Lobster Unlimited exposure for its unique products made from the waste from Maine’s lobster processing industry. As a Mainer, I appreciate the opportunity to work with our iconic lobster industry and enhance the value of not only our company but the lobster fishery as well.  You can’t get more Maine then lobster!”

Blue Ox Malthouse| Lisbon Falls, ME

Blue Ox Founder and “Maltster” Joel Alex grew up in Old Town, Maine, and currently lives in Portland. He says, “Having the fortune to travel and study outside of Maine when I was young, I understood early that Maine is a special place and really fell in love with our cultural heritage and natural resources. I knew that I wanted to make a career of growing and improving my home state. I think Greenlight Maine is an excellent way to highlight the diversity of ideas and richness of opportunity in our state.”