Maine and New Hampshire business leaders, town and city officials, state legislators, and staffers from the U.S. Congressional delegation came together at this gathering to discuss advocacy for rail service through western Maine, New Hampshire, and into Canada. We were hired to plan and facilitate an Open Space-based meeting in which the group determined the most pressing issues, explored them in breakout sessions, and then collaborated as an entire group on next steps. We also prepared summary notes. Leigh Tillman served as lead facilitator.
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Each year I give one-percent of gross revenues to nonprofit charities. I like to give what I call the first one-percent to charity, not a percent of what’s left over after expenses. This is because my company operates in a community where many supports allow me to be successful. A healthy environment and healthy people …read more
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Four years ago (plus a few months) I was campaigning to elect Hillary Clinton, door to door in Lewiston. I found myself in a conversation with a new Mainer, perhaps his first vote, and he really wanted to know, “What’s the worse thing about Donald Trump? What’s the biggest reason you’re not voting for him?” …read more