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For Immediate Release
Contact: Skip Bates, Bangor Savings Bank
(207) 942-5211
Skip.Bates@Bangor.com     

JUICE CONFERENCE 2.0 TO BE HELD IN CAMDEN, MAINE

Camden, Maine  - The 2009 Juice Conference, produced by Midcoast Magnet, will take place on November 13 and 14 in Downtown Camden. Juice 2.0 will bring together over 500 of Maine’s most creative entrepreneurs, artists, innovators and statewide leaders at the intersection of technology, tradition and design for the purpose of charting the future of Maine’s economy.

This conference, “Building Maine’s Innovation Networks,” asks participants from across the state to come together to explore the power of creativity and innovation in protecting Maine’s quality of place while transforming Maine’s economy. Connecting our history with the future, investing in technology and design, introducing young and established leaders, fostering art and culture, and protecting and promoting our natural resources; these are elements of the creative economy and these are themes that will carry throughout the conference.

“Juice 2.0 - Building Maine’s Innovation Networks” will connect leaders of the creative economy which will help foster growth and prosperity,” said Skip Bates, President of the Midcoast Magnet Board and VP of Business Banking for Bangor Savings, which is the conference’s lead sponsor. “Our programs committee has woven together the arts, technology, and entrepreneurship to present the interrelated tapestry that is Maine’s economy. Juice inspires innovation by bringing talented people together from widely different backgrounds to build on Maine’s traditions.  The conference is a forum for the exchange of ideas, the sharing of success stories, and the development of strategies for Maine’s future.”

To allow attendees the chance to give their critically important insight on the themes of the conference, over forty breakout sessions have been created that will take place throughout downtown Camden over the two days. The sessions were developed by a strong creative partnership that includes Midcoast Magnet, The Maine Arts Commission, Realize! Maine, Build Green Maine and the Maine Innovation Economy Advisory Board, as well as collaboration by Waterfall Arts Conflux and MEBSR. There will also be ample opportunity to socialize during various functions and entertainment breaks.

Entertainment at the conference will include performances by world class performers, such as The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange who will perform on Saturday evening (tickets available through Bay Chamber Concerts) and Aniruddha Knight who will be performing during the conference. Other entertainment includes the ever popular Pecha Kucha  on Friday night, which will be followed by a party in downtown Camden..
Conference tickets cost $175 if purchased before October 15, and $225 thereafter. Special rates are available for volunteers, speakers and for groups with 4 or more attendees. To find out more about what the conference offers, and to register, set up a group rate, or for more information on volunteering or the event in general go to: www.juiceconference.org or email info@juiceconference.org.

*Images from Juice Conference 2007 are available upon request
Midcoast Magnet brings people together to develop innovative projects that support creativity, livability and economic sustainability in Midcoast Maine. They are a non-profit organization of people dedicated to vibrant culture, entrepreneurship and bringing people together socially and professionally.  Bangor Savings Bank is a proud major sponsor of Midcoast Magnet. www.midcoastmagnet.com

Bangor Savings Bank, with more than $2.3 billion in assets, offers retail banking and Investment management services to Maine consumers as well as comprehensive commercial, corporate, payroll administration, and small business banking services to Maine businesses. The Bank, founded in 1852, is in its 157th year of service to the people of Maine, and operates from 51 locations throughout Maine and on the Web at www.bangor.com. Bangor Savings Bank and the Bangor Savings Bank Foundation invests $1.3 million dollars in Maine’s communities in the way of grants, sponsorships and partnership initiatives.