On Monday June 1, 2015 in this photo are Dana Delano, Rotarian, Bob Dorsey, of Aroostook Partnership for Progress, and Amy Hocking, President of Houlton Rotary Club. The club heard what Bob (a native of Fort Fairfield and currently involved with opportunities in Aroostook County) had to say about the focus and efforts of this initiative. One focus has been on LD-836 to increase rural broad band to the County. Also the group has supported LD-750 to develop mining rules in Maine. They are involved with Northern Forest Products Industry Cluster, manufacturing growth, Norinco rail car manufacturing as well as planning the 2015-2016 Teacher Awareness summit and are promoting diversified agriculture awareness. Bob gave the website of http://opportunitiesaroostook.com.

Some goals Bob addressed are new jobs in the wind farm industry. Economic forecasts predict 413 new jobs as a result of 315 millions dollars being invested. Many jobs are coming from First Wind. The group is hoping to increase collaboration with County groups, increase business participation and looks at economic development clusters. the website is http://www.appme.org.