Cancer. Diabetes. Alzheimer’s. Heart Disease. Parkinson’s. The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) leads the search to cure diseases rooted in our DNA. Founded in 1929, we are an NCI-designated Cancer Center since 1983 and an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit research organization with over 90 years of experience in genetics and genomics research. JAX blends the brightest minds with state-of-the-art resources to accelerate discovery. Areas of Discovery (75+ Principal Investigators, >250 Ph.D.s, M.D.s, and D.V.M.s): • Cancer: We are a National Cancer Institute designated Cancer Center focusing on cancer initiation, progression, prevention and therapies. • Developmental/reproductive biology: birth defects, Down syndrome, osteoporosis, fertility • Immunology: HIV-AIDS, anemia, autoimmunity, cancer immunology, immune disorders, lupus, transplant rejection • Metabolic diseases: atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, microbiome • Neurobiology: blindness, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, deafness, epilepsy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, neurodegenerative diseases • Neurobehavioral disorders: autism, addiction, depression Supporting Global Research: • The JAX Mouse Repository and Scientific Services are among the premier resources available for biomedical research. Committed to Education: • Summer Student Program (undergrad & high school) • Teaching the Genome Generation Short Course • Ph.D. programs: U. Maine, Tufts University and U. Connecticut • Courses, Conferences and Workshops

At Kleinschmidt, we work primarily with energy companies and government agencies in North America to protect and enhance the environment without compromising performance. We work at the intersection of regulatory requirements, environmental science and engineering solutions. For half a century, Kleinschmidt has been bringing new ideas to the table, offering practical solutions to tough problems and sensitive issues. When you need a consultant that knows your industry, Kleinschmidt brings energy, water and the environment into balance.

Haley Ward is a 100% employee-owned technical consulting firm, offering a range of engineering, environmental and surveying services focused upon delivering client-based solutions. Founded as CES, Inc. of Brewer, Maine in 1978 our company evolved into Haley Ward in 2020 to better represent our increasing size, reach, and service portfolio. At Haley Ward, we value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with quality service that meets, and often exceeds, their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward retains clients through our technical ability and years of experience solving problems across a wide spectrum of complexity. Haley Ward is headquartered in Bangor, Maine, with offices located in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Florida Our team includes over 230 employee owners.

Rudman Winchell is a full service law firm of more than 30 attorneys. We have been engaged in the practice of law in Bangor, Maine since 1917. Our attorneys provide a complete range of legal services and offer nationally competitive expertise to clients throughout Maine and across the United States and Canada. At Rudman Winchell, we understand the issues our clients face. We have built or reputation for success on cost-effective, personalized service, supplying creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems. The firm's attorneys include the President of the Maine State Bar Association, a past president of the Maine State Bar Association, past and current officers of the Penobscot Bar Association, a former Assistant Maine Attorney General, two former prosecutors, and several former judicial law clerks. Several Rudman Winchell attorneys are recognized annually by Chambers and Partners, Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.

A Maine-based legal and consulting firm serving New England and Atlantic Canada from offices in Augusta, Bangor, Ellsworth and Portland. Eaton Peabody offers sophisticated legal and consulting expertise that emphasizes responsive client service to companies, nonprofits, municipalities and individuals. Many of our lawyers are prominent in their fields of practice, and a number have been recognized by their peers in such publications as Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, Martindale-Hubbell and SuperLawyers.

The MDI Biological Laboratory, located in Bar Harbor, Maine, is an independent, non-profit biomedical research institution focused on increasing healthy lifespan by slowing the aging process and enhancing our natural ability to repair and regenerate tissues damaged by injury or disease. We develop solutions to complex human and environmental health problems through research and education, and our innovative and collaborative approach encourages shared learning and is based on the recognition that all life is interconnected.

S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc. (S.W.COLE) is a multi-disciplinary New England based consulting firm. Established by Stephen Cole in 1979 to provide geotechnical engineering services, the firm soon expanded its expertise to include construction materials testing. Our passionate and talented staff includes geotechnical engineers and construction professionals - construction services technicians, special inspectors, construction inspectors, and construction services coordinators. We currently have offices throughout New England: three in Maine (Bangor, Gray and Sidney), one in Massachusetts (Taunton), two in New Hampshire (Londonderry and Somersworth), one (Geisser Engineering division, Riverside/East Providence) in Rhode Island, and one in Vermont (White River Junction). Our services include geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and special inspections. In 2015, we started a wholly-owned subsidiary, S. W. Cole Explorations, Inc., so that we could better service our clients by performing our own test boring explorations. We currently operate drilling rigs based at offices in Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island (Allstate Drilling division). Because the work we do is often required on projects in many different market sectors, S.W.COLE works with clients of all types in all of New England. Our clients have included healthcare, retail, energy and wind, educational, aviation and commercial clients as well as municipal, state and federal agencies. We work often with small and large architectural firms, civil engineering firms and general contractors. Don't forget to join us on Facebook and stay up to date with all things S.W.COLE! Just search for "S. W. Cole Engineering, Inc."​ under Facebook pages and join our community. Follow us on Twitter, too, @SWColeEng.

Dirigo Engineering is a mechanical or industrial engineering company based out of 168 College Ave, Waterville, Maine, United States.

WBRC Inc. is a 60-person, multi-disciplined A/E firm serving the education, healthcare, civic, and commercial market sectors. We operate under a “single firm, multi-region” concept, with one firm serving the Atlantic Coast from the Maritimes to Florida from five regional offices located in Bangor, ME, Portland, ME, Lakewood Ranch, FL, Columbia, MD and Birmingham, MI.

An integrated team of geospatial, engineering, utility, and natural resource consultants, Sewall partners with clients to create practical, sustainable solutions. With a 139 year heritage of ethical business practice, Sewall builds enduring relationships based on integrity, objectivity, and a broad understanding of our clients’ business environments. Our success is our clients’ success, the satisfaction of their stakeholders, and the prosperity of their communities. Sewall provides integrated services in engineering, geospatial, and natural resources consulting to government and utility industries, and innovative solutions in mapping, GIS, and web services.

VBK is not your traditional law firm; we are a boutique firm that is large enough to provide clients with a diverse and collaborative team of legal professionals, but still small enough to provide clients with individualized and personal representation. Our size and our attorneys make VBK a unique experience. Our lawyers are dedicated to providing efficient and practical advice. We understand that our clients are real people and we are prepared to be there to help you through a difficult or challenging time. VBK prides itself on a tradition of common sense advice, respected legal skills and hard work. For more information about VBK and the services we provide, please view our website at www.vbk.com.

OLVER ASSOCIATES, INC. is a civil engineering company based out of 290 MAIN ST., PO BOX 679, WINTERPORT, Maine, United States.