PROPEL is changing the rules for young people in Maine by helping them connect both online and offline with professionals new and old from around the region.
Our Recent Partnership
PROPEL is excited to announce their newest partnership with the Portland Museum of Art (PMA)!
Anyone who subscribes to the PROPEL newsletter will receive an exclusive offer of $50 off a PMA Contemporaries Membership!
About PMA Contemporaries
Contemporaries are a diverse group, engaged across a broad spectrum of industries, interests, and disciplines. Comprised of the region’s young professionals, community leaders, business owners, and creatives, this group is setting the course for the PMA's future, by enabling the PMA to present new, exciting programs, contribute to a growing collection, and bring new voices into museums, galleries, and public spaces.
Anyone who subscribes to the PROPEL newsletter will receive an exclusive offer of $50 off a PMA Contemporaries Membership!
About PMA Contemporaries
Contemporaries are a diverse group, engaged across a broad spectrum of industries, interests, and disciplines. Comprised of the region’s young professionals, community leaders, business owners, and creatives, this group is setting the course for the PMA's future, by enabling the PMA to present new, exciting programs, contribute to a growing collection, and bring new voices into museums, galleries, and public spaces.
About PROPEL
PROPEL's mission is to enrich Maine's economy by developing a culture where young professional thrive in the growing business community.
NETWORKING
Quickly building high-quality business and social networks, which fosters the establishment of strong local roots.
DEVELOPMENT
Creating opportunities for young professionals to obtain peer-to-peer feedback, hands-on learning, community engagement, and direct connections to local business leaders.
LIVING
Helping young professionals experience Maine as the ideal location to enjoy a satisfying work-life balance.
Tailored programming, strategic partners, and an expansive network define PROPEL's mission. Through a variety of networking events, professional development seminars, community engagement initiatives, and the annual Ignition Awards PROPEL brings together ambitious young people who care about the local business community and the future of Southern Maine.
Quickly building high-quality business and social networks, which fosters the establishment of strong local roots.
DEVELOPMENT
Creating opportunities for young professionals to obtain peer-to-peer feedback, hands-on learning, community engagement, and direct connections to local business leaders.
LIVING
Helping young professionals experience Maine as the ideal location to enjoy a satisfying work-life balance.
Tailored programming, strategic partners, and an expansive network define PROPEL's mission. Through a variety of networking events, professional development seminars, community engagement initiatives, and the annual Ignition Awards PROPEL brings together ambitious young people who care about the local business community and the future of Southern Maine.
Questions about PROPEL? Let us know at: propel@portlandregion.com and start your journey as a young professional in Maine!
PROPEL Officers and Board of Directors
2022 – 2023
Officers
Board Members
Autumn Clark
Machias Savings Bank
Andrew Dickey
WEX Inc.
Thaddeus St. John
Lincoln & Main, South Portland
Brody Johndro
Verrill
Christopher Knight
Preti Flaherty
Brita Loppnow
Prosper HR LLC
Alexander Prevey
Maine Dentistry
Dan Reed
SCORE Maine
Joey Smith
Great Falls Construction
Danielle Violette
Machias Savings Bank
Joshua Veroneau
United Insurance
Emily Waddell
Verrill
Will Van Wickler
Keller Williams realty
John Zinn
Back Cove Financial
Machias Savings Bank
Andrew Dickey
WEX Inc.
Thaddeus St. John
Lincoln & Main, South Portland
Brody Johndro
Verrill
Christopher Knight
Preti Flaherty
Brita Loppnow
Prosper HR LLC
Alexander Prevey
Maine Dentistry
Dan Reed
SCORE Maine
Joey Smith
Great Falls Construction
Danielle Violette
Machias Savings Bank
Joshua Veroneau
United Insurance
Emily Waddell
Verrill
Will Van Wickler
Keller Williams realty
John Zinn
Back Cove Financial
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