THE LIVE SESSION

Join Atlantic Sea Farms, the New England Ocean Cluster, and a couple distinguished guests for a virtual session. We'll chat about the 2020 harvest, how seaweed operations have changed, and what we're all looking forward to in the coming months. This event is all ages and open to everyone, not just those that posted to social media! We hope you can join us! Registration is free and we'll send you a link a day before the event! See you on May 7th at 4pm.

MEET OUR EVENT GUESTS

Briana Warner, President/CEO, Atlantic Sea Farms

Jesse Baines, Sales & Marketing Director, Atlantic Sea Farms

James Crimp, Kelp Supply Director, Atlantic Sea Farms

Alongside Atlantic Sea Farms, we're thrilled to welcome Greg Perkins and Barton Seaver as guest contributors to the live session:

Greg Perkins, Lobsterman & Grower from Stockton Springs, ME

Greg’s career on the water is the product of his own determination, hard work, and time in the Maine Lobster Apprenticeship Program. Today, Greg is a lobster fisherman out of Stockton Springs, a beautiful harbor at the mouth of the Penobscot River, and keeps himself busy and on the water all year round by crabbing and growing kelp in the winter, as well as spending time with his awesome five-year-old son.

Barton Seaver

"Barton Seaver is one of the world's leading sustainable seafood experts and educators. Before leaving the restaurant industry to pursue interests in sustainable food systems, he was an award-winning chef leading top seafood restaurants in Washington, DC. After traveling the world with the National Geographic Society, he translated his experiences into his leadership in the area of sustainable seafood innovations." bio courtesy of bartonseaver.com.

STAY HEALTHY BY EATING KELP, AND YOU JUST MIGHT WIN!

The #SENDKELPCHALLENGE is a multi-week, purpose-driven call-to-action during Covid-19, culminating in a live session on May 7th at 4pm with the industry's finest and a couple truly special guests. It was created to encourage:

• EATING HEALTHY
• SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
• AND LEARNING MORE ABOUT THIS EMERGING MAINE INDUSTRY

HOW DOES IT WORK?

• Follow @neoceancluster and @atlanticseafarms on Instagram and Facebook.
• Starting on April 14th, post a STORY on either platform with a photo or video of your favorite way to enjoy kelp! Smoothie, salad, your own recipe? The sky is the limit and we want to see it! Embrace your inner chef!
• Tag @neoceancluster, @atlanticseafarms, & #sendkelpchallenge and we'll excitedly monitor #WFH style while our kids scream behind us.
• Join us for our LIVE webinar on May 7th with the Atlantic Sea Farms team alongside a couple special guests. We'll talk about the 2020 kelp harvest, explore how operations have changed, and we'll announce a randomly selected a winner of the #sendkelpchallenge.
• Register on this page for the webinar. We'll send you an event link a day before the event!
• THE PRIZE: A $75 Atlantic Sea Farms Gift Card redeemable at www.atlanticseafarms.com (Contiguous US only).

NEED HELP GETTING KELP?

Excited to participate but fresh out of kelp? Well you're in luck! Atlantic Sea Farms is currently offering FREE SHIPPING to all of New England! Place an order online for yourself, a family member, a friend, or a colleague and bring the #sendkelpchallenge to a porch near you!

ORDER KELP

By participating in the #sendkelpchallenge, you give permission to the event organizers to post and re-share your content. All content re-sharing is at the discretion of event organizers. To be eligible to win, you must tag @neoceancluster, @atlanticseafarms, & #sendkelpchallenge

No exchanges and not refundable for cash.

​Excludes Alaska and Hawaii.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE BLUE ECONOMY

The “Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy” series was created to share the stories of ocean-focused ventures in Maine. As is true with business incubation in general, this series endeavors to give both budding and established businesspeople a platform to share their story, an opportunity to cite particular areas of need, and an environment to connect with a supportive and engaged audience. Each meeting will vary in size and location, particularly as we navigate COVID-19, but all will weave together elements of experiential learning, open discussion, and professional networking into a dynamic session. With this series, the New England Ocean Cluster and its presenting sponsors the University of Maine Graduate & Professional Center and Eaton Peabody are seeking to initiate a dialog that is inclusive, supportive of growth, and fostering of strong relationships.

Presenting Sponsors:
University of Maine Graduate & Professional Center
Eaton Peabody

Venue Sponsors:
Rising Tide Brewing Company
Thompson's Point
(Due to COVID-19 we aren't at a physical venue currently, but it's the thought that counts!)

Community Collaborators:
Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Startup Maine