April 10, 2023
Island Institute Welcomes Kimberly Hamilton as Next President
MEDIA CONTACTS: Richard Knox, Senior Marketing Officer, Island Institute 207-242-5578; rknox@islandinstitute.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROCKLAND, ME (April 10, 2023) Island Institute is pleased to announce that Kimberly Hamilton, Ph.D. has been appointed to serve as its new president effective April 1, 2023. Hamilton, who served as interim Chief Programs Officer since September 2022, brings strong leadership, mission-driven focus, proven fundraising success, and a commitment to Maine’s coastal and island communities. Previously, she oversaw the Institute’s Climate, Economic Resilience, and Leadership programs and served as a member of the senior leadership…
September 15, 2022
ISLAND INSTITUTE AND LUKE’S LOBSTER COMPLETE FIRST OF ITS KIND CARBON ASSESSMENT
Encouraging Data Informs Further Carbon Reduction Plans for Maine’s Fisheries
MEDIA CONTACTS: Sam Belknap, Senior Community Development Officer, Island Institute (207) 992-7726; sbelknap@islandinstitute.org Ben Conniff, Chief Innovation Officer, Luke’s Lobster (860) 391-4123; ben@lukeslobster.com PORTLAND, ME – The Island Institute,…
August 16, 2021
Archipelago celebrates summer in Maine with new gallery show, “Currents and Channels”
ROCKLAND — Join Archipelago, the Island Institute’s store and gallery, for its summer gallery show, “Currents and Channels: Four Coastal Maine Artists,” currently on display through September 25th. “Currents and Channels” looks at…
July 14, 2021
Island Institute hosts evening of climate-focused films in Rockport July 28
ROCKPORT – The Island Institute, a community development nonprofit based in Rockland, will host a special, climate-focused film event at the Shotwell Drive-in, 40 West Street in Rockport, on Wednesday, July 28th…
February 17, 2021
Island Institute President Rob Snyder announces departure
ROCKLAND, ME – After 18 years of dedication to furthering the organization’s mission and values, with eight of those as president, Island Institute President Rob Snyder has announced that he will be…
November 17, 2020
Island Institute joins DOE-led effort to bridge gaps in island energy resilience
Partner network will work with remote and islanded communities to reduce vulnerabilities
ROCKLAND — The Island Institute is one of five organizations in the country recently awarded a contract for the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP), a new partnership sponsored by…
September 30, 2020
Island Institute and Luke’s Lobster partner to energize Maine’s marine economy
Innovative collaboration will help build resilient seafood supply chains and provide opportunities for fishermen, aquaculturists, and the blue economy Effort expands markets and product offerings through Luke’s online platform and…
September 16, 2020
Island Institute promotes three staff members to leadership positions
ROCKLAND — The Island Institute is pleased to announce the recent promotion of several program staff to leadership positions within the community development organization. Kendra Jo Grindle was recently promoted to the…
August 28, 2020
Island Institute awarded three-year contract to help develop roadmap for Maine's marine economy
ROCKLAND, ME – The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) and FocusMaine recently awarded the Island Institute a three-year, $300,000 contract to serve as program director for SEAMaine, Maine’s Marine Economy Roadmap/Workforce Development Project,…
August 21, 2020
Archipelago’s new gallery show, “20 Miles,” celebrates Maine’s working waterfront
ROCKLAND — Join Archipelago in celebrating Maine’s working waterfronts with the new gallery show, “20 Miles,” now on display through September 27, 2020. “20 Miles” features the work of Susan Tobey…