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Let's ConnectWhat's Happening in Biddeford? A Conversation with Mayor Marty GrohmanHost Kristina Egan sits down with Marty Grohman, Mayor of Biddeford, to talk about one of Maine’s fastest-growing and most talked-about cities. From revitalization efforts and economic development to housing, community life, and what’s next for Biddeford, Mayor Grohman shares insights on the challenges and opportunities shaping Biddeford’s future.Produced by Tom BellEdited by Caroline ParkerPhoto Credit: Tom Bell
2025-07-1830 min
Let's ConnectA year in review with Mayor Dion and Mayor GrohmanPortland Mayor Mark Dion and Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman discuss the highs and lows for the past year and their vision for the year ahead.
2024-11-0729 min
Randy Forcier Podcasts74 - Susan Deschambault & Marty Grohman, Biddeford Mayoral CandidatesOn this week's episode, I'm joined by the two candidates running to be the next Mayor of Biddeford, Maine: Susan Deschambault & Marty Grohman!
With each of them I discuss their background, what they love about Biddeford, what some of the biggest challenges facing Biddeford are and why YOU should vote for them.
Here is more info:
Susan Deschambault - www.deschambaultformayor.com
Marty Grohman - www.mayormarty.com
Election Day is November 7th, get out there and vote!
2023-10-0948 minRandy Forcier Podcasts50 - Marty Grohman: CorrectDeck, E2Tech, Maine State Politics, Running for Congress, Biddeford, Podcasting Before It was CoolMartin Grohman is executive director of E2Tech, the Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine, an organization of 280+ companies committed to advancing Maine’s cleantech economy. Grohman co-founded CoffectDeck which became DuraLife Decking, a composite decking manufacturing company that continues to operate and grow in the Biddeford Industrial Park. He is a current Biddeford City Councilor, a former Maine State Representative and ran for US Congress. He also hosted a Podcast called The Grow Maine Show.
EPISODE LINKS
E2Tech Website: www.e2tech.org
Marty's Email: martin.grohman@biddefordmaine.org
2023-04-2435 min
Potholes & Politics: Local Maine Issues from A to ZBonus Episode: From the Convention FloorSend a textJoin us on the exhibit floor at MMA’s annual convention, where your podcasts hosts capture the sounds and energy from members, vendors, and partners in attendance. Check out this bonus episode to find out who sat down at Potholes & Politics’ recording booth and what was on their mind during this celebratory two-day event. Interview Timestamps: 7.05 Debbie Laurie – Bangor City Manager 11.10 Jim Bennett – MMA President and Biddeford City Manager18.20 Elaine Aloes – Incoming MMA President and First Selectperson in Solon
2022-10-271h 26
The Retirement Success in Maine PodcastThe Future of Energy Use in Maine with Marty GrohmanEp 046: According to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) data from 2017, the average monthly energy bill in Maine is just $87.21. That’s the lowest average energy bill of any state in New England, and one of the lowest in the U.S. For reference, Maine’s closest neighbor, New Hampshire, features a much pricier $114.95 average monthly energy bill. (Source: SmartData) However, that's not the entire picture where electrical energy is only ONE energy source that Mainers use ~ many Mainers use heating oil, gas, wood, pellets, solar, etc. to heat their homes during winter months or supplement electrical use. For many Main...
2021-07-1559 min
The Grow Maine ShowTerry Johnson of Practical DecisionsTerry Johnson is an experienced business advisor and product and technology development professional. His experience and practice is in all aspects of business with focus on business models, innovation and innovation processes. He is a partner at Practical Decisions, manages the Maine Mentor Network for the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs, is the President of ACE, and a member of the Manufacturers Association of Maine's Business Growth Services group.
2020-11-2051 minThe Grow Maine ShowSteve Woods of A Healthy ConversationBig news! I'm taking a break from producing The Grow Maine Show each week to focus on the fast growing opportunities at E2Tech! Steve Woods, CEO of Promerica Health, will take over the time slot at WGAN.To make the handoff smoother, I recorded an episode with Steve, who is quite an entrepeneur himself. Each week, host Steve Woods will engage national leaders and local experts from the clinical, business, scientific, academic, and political communities in an honest and upbeat dialogue about today’s healthcare realities and tomorrow’s developing opportunities. From emerging technologies to evolving policy work, personal fitn...
2020-11-1346 minThe Grow Maine ShowSam Mateosian of Yarn CorpPart designer, hacker, artist, and entrepreneur, Sam Mateosian is CEO and co-founder of Yarn Corporation, the maker of Driftspace - a new platform for creating and publishing stories in Virtual Reality combining immersive video and interactive 3D content. Our mission is to empower more people and organizations, from big brands to nonprofits, to share their stories using immersive media.
We’ve published interactive VR experiences on a wide range of topics including: Maine island and coastal communities, Somali refugees, kelp aquaculture, migrant farming, promotions for mobile phone brands and service providers, and work supporting at-risk youth in India.
Additionally, Sam is...
2020-10-3045 minThe Grow Maine ShowStacey Giulianti of Florida Peninsula Insurance CoStacey A. Giulianti, Esq. is the Chief Legal Officer at Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, where he oversees the Claims, Special Investigations, and Legal Departments. He founded the company with his partners in 2005 and has since helped it grow to become the 6th largest homeowners insurance company in Florida. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1993. He is the Author of Florida Insurance Law, Thomson West Publishing, 2007-2019. Mr. Giulianti graduated from the University of Miami School of Law cum laude in 1993 (staff member, University of Miami Law Review).
Stacey lives in Maine and offers great perspective on...
2020-10-2648 minThe Grow Maine ShowJoe Bruno of Community PharmacyJoe Bruno served as the State Representative for the towns of Raymond and Windham for 5 Legislative Sessions. He was a member of the Health and Human Services Committee, the Banking and Insurance Committee and the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee. He was elected House Republican Leader for two terms.
He is the owner of Community Pharmacies, LP a nine store independent chain located throughout Maine. He was previously a Director of the Waldron Group of Companies. As Director, Joe served as CEO of Community Pharmacies before purchasing the company in September 2010. He has served as CEO of Goold Health Systems...
2020-10-1947 minThe Grow Maine ShowCorky Ellis, Entrepreneur and Angel InvestorCorky Ellis was previously Founder and Chairman of Kepware, an industrial software communications company that sold to PTC, a Boston-based enterprise software company, in January 2016. Ellis has served as Board Chair of Maine Venture Fund (MVF) and Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) and is currently a board member of Coastal Ventures, a Maine-based venture capital firm. Corky also invests in and advises software startups, serves on several technical investment boards, and supports the Lewiston, Maine public school system in their effort to institute a K-12 software coding curriculum.
Don't miss this story of entrepreneurial guts and grit, pivoting to...
2020-09-2947 minThe Grow Maine ShowLucky to be Different, with Khaled Habash of Blue Lobster Gift Shop and Scenic Route Maine ToursKhaled and Jen Habash are both adventurers at heart. Khaled grew up in the deserts of the Middle East while Jen was raised on the farmlands of central Maine, yet both share the same wanderlust and love of travel. They have traveled both solo and together throughout the world.
On a whim, Khaled packed his bags and headed for Juneau, Alaska; Jen soon followed. There, he sold shore excursions to cruise ship passengers and Jen spent her time as a tour guide. As luck had it, this set the blueprint for the next great adventure. After four great summers in Ala...
2020-09-2347 minThe Grow Maine ShowGraig Morin and Darrell Pardy of Brown Dog CarriersGraig Morin has been in the Transportation industry for 21 years and President of Brown Dog Carriers for just over 3 years.
Director of Business Development Darrell Pardy is an experienced entrepreneur who has led several Maine companies through strong growth, including Bristol Seafood &Thomas Moser.
Together, they operate their steadily growing trucking company with safety and customers and drivers satisfaction as their top priority.
Learn how a trucking company in southern Maine has positioned itself to be an enduring success.
2020-09-1945 minThe Grow Maine ShowPete Murray, CEO of DAVO Sales TaxAs the CEO of DAVO Sales Tax , Pete leads a talented team focused on removing the hassle of sales tax management from the to-do list of business owners and managers across America. DAVO integrates with popular Point-of-Sale systems such as Clover, Square, and Toast to set aside sales tax daily for merchants and then file and pay it to the state when due. With DAVO, merchants no longer need to even think about sales tax - “Sales Tax on Auto Pilot”.
Joining DAVO on the back of a career in entrepreneurial businesses, Pete brings a strong technology background and proven lead...
2020-09-1347 minThe Grow Maine ShowNick Baudoin, Co-Founder of PowermarketNick Baudouin is the Co-Founder and Director of Business Development at PowerMarket. PowerMarket has grown to 20 people since it’s humble beginnings 6 years ago. Located in NYC (although scattered around New England at the moment), PowerMarket is the industry leader in bringing community solar management to solar developers and bill savings to households.
He graduated with a Masters in Energy, Trade and Finance from Cass Business School in the UK and a BA in Human Geography and Economics from Boston University. Before PowerMarket, he spent time with a geothermal company doing project development around North Am...
2020-09-0546 minThe Grow Maine ShowSam Hotchkiss, CEO & co-founder of ReconnectSam combines technical skill with vision to identify markets and motivate teams. He's built and sold two successful tech companies, including Parka to Automattic, so he knows how to take on a problem and address it. When an acquaintance of his received a DUI, the difficult, outdated court mandated follow-up process struck him as an industry primed for disruption, as well as a place to do well by doing good. That led to the founding of Reconnect.
Early in the process he would meet Ed Larson, an investor with a long history in the telco industry. The two would go...
2020-08-1847 minThe Grow Maine ShowMike Davis of Industrial Roofing Co.Mike Davis is an owner & President of the IRC Industrial Roofing Companies in Lewiston, Maine. With over 100 team members, and offices in both Maine and Massachusetts, IRC is Northern New England’s leading commercial roofing, siding, and service company. IRC has been a winner of numerous Safety awards and the Customer Service Award from the Maine Family Business Awards.
Mike earned a chemical engineering degree from the University of Maine and an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology. In his spare time he enjoys skiing with his kids and chasing Striped Bass on Casco Bay.
Don't miss th...
2020-08-1145 minThe Grow Maine ShowBrett Wickard of Bull Moose & FieldstackBrett Wickard founded his first company, Bull Moose Records, after his junior year at Bowdoin College. Wickard oversaw Bull Moose's rise to become the largest retailer of music, movies, games, and books in northern New England. Wickard then founded Crickery Wood - a provider of point of sale software and services. Wickard's newest company, FieldStack, fuses elegant inventory, point of sale, loyalty, and eCommerce modules with enhanced analytics, decision making and automation into a Lean Retail platform for medium to large sized retailers.
This is everything the GrowMaine Show is passionate about -- being innovative, looking out for employees, building communi...
2020-08-0446 minThe Grow Maine ShowAmanda O’Brien of 1820 WinesAmanda started eighteen twenty wines in 2015 with a friend who had been home-brewing rhubarb wine. When she tried it, she had the same reaction everyone else does when they have it "this actually tastes good".
Amanda has a strong background in marketing, had worked professionally in the wine industry, and wanted to take on the challenge of bringing a good wine to market made with local produce (rhubarb).
She has taken her love of wine and Maine, her digital marketing experience, and constant curiosity to keep eighteen twenty growing.
Amanda runs the business with a troupe of friends and family an...
2020-07-2845 minThe Grow Maine ShowRichard Pfeffer of Gritty’sRichard is co-founder and president of Gritty's Brew Pub, of Portland, Auburn and Freeport Maine. In this episode we discuss the founding of Gritty's, including Richard's background as a sailor and stockbroker -- prior to making a 32-year leap into entrepreneurship and building a company with more than 100 employees.
Richard is a longtime member of Maine Technology Institute's Agricultural & Marine Technology tech board, and gives back to the community in many other ways, including Gritty's Community Nights.
The pandemic began with Richard standing in an empty pub on a Saturday night -- but he never had to throw any...
2020-07-2047 minThe Grow Maine ShowJim Robbins of Robbins LumberJim retired as President of Robbins Lumber in 2013. He is staying involved with the company as a consultant but also enjoying his retirement to the fullest. He’s very active with the following organizations: Katahdin Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Searsmont United Methodist Church, Maine Forest Products Council, and North American Wholesale Lumberman’s Association. Jim is married and has three children and 12 grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, white water canoeing, boating, hiking, cross country skiing, traveling, antique autos and spending time with his family.
2020-06-2943 minThe Grow Maine ShowDr. Sam Fratoni, Mentor and Angel InvestorSam is a business executive with over 30 years of corporate leadership with Hewlett Packard Company and as Corporate Vice President for IDEXX Laboratories. He holds a BSCH degree from Bucknell University and a PhD in Analytical Chemistry from Purdue University. He also attended the Advance Management Program at Wharton and has over forty publications and presentations on chemistry, leadership, education, quality and management.After leaving the corporate world, Sam has focused on helping smaller organizations, both commercial and non-profit, apply proven leadership, management and growth techniques scaled to achieve success. This has included Board Chair for Breakwater Learning, Board Chair...
2020-06-2344 minThe Grow Maine ShowJack Moore of Harpswell AdvisorsJack is President and Chief Investment Officer of Harpswell Advisors, a Maine based firm serving foundations and endowments throughout the United States. Harpswell embraces an OCIO approach that leverages the benefits of both passive and active strategies and creates custom portfolios for each institution it serves. Harpswell was named among the nation’s top 108 Charitable Investment Advisors in Investor.com’s 2020 study.
Prior to Harpswell, Jack managed a market neutral hedge fund predominately for non-profit institutions and family offices. Jack also served as a Principal with The Vanguard Group where he was a Senior Analyst working directly for several of Van...
2020-06-0844 minThe Grow Maine ShowRich Brooks of Flyte New MediaRich Brooks is founder and president of flyte new media, a digital agency in Portland, Maine, that’s been in business for over 23 years. He is a nationally recognized speaker on entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and social media.He founded The Agents of Change, an annual conference and weekly podcast that focuses on search, social & mobile marketing. He recently co-founded Fast Forward Maine, a podcast and workshop series for growing Maine businesses.Rich is the author of The Lead Machine: The Small Business Guide to Digital Marketing, a popular and well-received book that helps entrepreneurs and marketers reach more of their id...
2020-06-0145 minThe Grow Maine ShowWhit Richardson of Maine Startups InsiderWhit is an award-winning journalist and communications professional. After more than a decade in the newspaper business, during which time he won the prestigious Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, Whit took his experience crafting narratives and distilling complex topics into easy-to-understand terms to the corporate world. Until recently, he led communications and investor relations for 4Front Ventures, a publicly traded company operating in the legal cannabis industry. Whit led 4Front’s communications and marketing efforts from its nascent stages to emerging from stealth mode to ultimately going public in th...
2020-05-2649 minThe Grow Maine ShowLes Otten of Maine Energy SystemsLes Otten has been a leader and an innovator throughout his nearly five-decade entrepreneurial career – in a wide range of pursuits including business, tourism, alternative energy, community development and philanthropy. Here are but a few of Les’ accomplishments.
At Sunday River Ski Resort, Les took a tiny, struggling ski mountain in western Maine and turned it into one of the most successful resorts in America.
Les put together an ownership group to buy the Boston Red Sox and served as vice chairman and partner in the franchise from 2002 to 2007 when they won the World Series twice. Les spearheaded the effort to s...
2020-05-1843 minThe Grow Maine ShowJohn Burns of Maine Venture FundJohn is passionate about contributing to a resilient and sustainable Maine economy by supporting innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable corporate growth that contributes to opportunities for Maine people and an economy that works for all and preserves our history while embracing change.
Over 30 years of institutional investing experience, analyzing industries and companies, managing municipal, corporate, and international bond portfolios, and for the last many years serving as Maine Venture Fund (“MVF”) Managing Director, executing and overseeing the full range of venture capital investment activities. I have a passion for working with teams, entrepreneurs, building companies, Maine, and Maine’s economic well-being.MVF hi...
2020-05-1143 min
Fast Forward Maine PodcastWhat Owners Need to Know About Sustainability - Marty GrohmanDo you see “sustainability” as an added cost for your business? An expense that hurts your bottom line? Then you’re doing it wrong. By injecting sustainability into your business processes, you can reduce expenses, generate more revenue, boost goodwill, and run a more successful company. Marty Grohman from E2Tech shares some of the ways businesses can avoid “greenwashing” and actually get down to being a positive force in their community, all while improving their bottom line.
2020-04-1928 min
Keep UpKeeping Up with Marty Grohman, Independent Candidate for Congress ME CD1Keeping Up with Marty Grohman, Independent Candidate for Congress ME CD1 by Cynthia Dill
2018-09-1839 min
#2 – Hitting the Roof: Marty Grohman of GAFIn episode 2 of Sustainacast, I sat down with Marty Grohman of GAF – America’s largest roofing manufacturer. In this discussion, we talked about where...
2014-07-2500 min
#2 – Hitting the Roof: Marty Grohman of GAF
In episode 2 of Sustainacast, I sat down with Marty Grohman of GAF – America’s largest roofing manufacturer. In this discussion, we talked about where sustainability at GAF has developed from and where it’s headed.
We discussed the market reach and impact of GAF’s “Certified Green Roofer” program, and talked about various considerations in the world of roofing including recycling, insulation, vegetated roofing, rainwater harvesting and touched on some embodied energy conversations regarding different roof choices.
Here’s the show notes with time-markers of what we covered;
05:00 Introducing today’s guest: Marty Gro...
2014-07-2542 min