Chamber's recognition of ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's economic development impact covered by Press Herald

The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce's presentation of 2010 Robert R. Masterton Award for Economic Development to the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ on Sept. 16, 2010 was covered by the on Sept. 17. ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ President Danielle Ripich, who accepted the award, said these are exciting times for the university, which has established a new College of Pharmacy in Portland and plans to open a college of dental medicine in Portland in 2012.

The University opened its College of Pharmacy on Stevens Avenue in Portland in September 2009 to a full inaugural class of 100 students. The economic impact of that College to the community exceeds $100 million. A 2010 economic impact report conducted by Planning Decisions, Inc. of Portland states that UNE’s total economic impact on Maine is $560 million, supporting over 2,600 jobs.

In addition to ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's recognition, Richard Connor, publisher of MaineToday Media, received the Chamber's President's Award; MaineHealth was recognized for leadership in the private sector; and Gov. John Baldacci for leadership in the public sector.

About the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ

The ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of . In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.