Bangor area business news, July 28

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BANGOR — Commissioner George Gervais of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development has named Deb Neuman as deputy commissioner of DECD.

In addition to her other responsibilities, Neuman will head up the Governor’s Account Executives Unit within DECD. The unit will consist of several account executives who will serve as a single point of contact for businesses and be focused on resolving business-related issues and making it easier for job creators to gain access to resources. The team’s primary goal is to see that businesses are successful and have the ability to grow jobs in Maine.

Neuman has 10 years’ experience as a small-business owner and most recently served as director of the Target Technology Incubator at the University of Maine , where she worked with early-stage technology companies and innovators to grow successful tech-based businesses. She created and hosts the “Back to Business” radio show and is a regular host on WVOM radio’s “George Hale and Ric Tyler Show.”

Neuman also served on the Governor’s Transition Team providing input regarding the needs of small businesses and offering ideas to improve the delivery of services to facilitate business startups, expansion and job creation.

A former business lender, coach and business development specialist with Eastern Maine Development Corp., Neuman managed the Small Business Administration microloan and technical assistance program and developed the Eastern Maine Incubator Without Walls Program.

“We are fortunate to have someone with Deb’s background and knowledge join the DECD team,” said Gervais. “Her experience with business assistance and economic growth, as well as her being a business owner, will benefit the entire state.”

Neuman will begin her new position on July 25.

BANGOR — A familiar broadcast journalist is back on the airwaves at the Zone Corp.

Anne Gabbianelli is a veteran of journalism and now shares her news savvy. She has recently taught journalism, communications and English at area colleges. Her broadcast career spans from Bangor to our nation’s capital.

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