Annual Report FY26

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS LYNN • Panelist, Burlington Tourism Summit (with Kristen Adamo, Go Providence) • Moderator, Magnetize Maine Tourism Panel • First guest, WBLM’s The Captains podcast • Speaker, Maine Office of Tourism Leadership Retreat • Speaker, Discover Albany – Tourism District Process • Speaker, Leadership Portland program • Panelist, Maine Tourism Conference – Wisdom Meets What’s Next ABBY • Speaker, SMCC Hospitality Class AWARDS LYNN • Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce She Rises Award

Visit Portland’s commitment to the community extends beyond our day-to-day work. Our staff actively serve on boards, committees, and collaborative initiatives, contributing their time and expertise to conversations and efforts that help move Greater Portland forward. Through this involvement, we strengthen partnerships, support shared goals, and play a meaningful role in shaping a vibrant and connected community. COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS LYNN • Working with the City of Bangor, City of Ellsworth, City of Augusta, Town of Bar Harbor, and Town of Kennebunkport on potential Tourism Development formations. • Working with Rock Row on the possibility of a convention center. • Worked with Caity Hager from the City of Portland to include tourism within the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). • Collaborating with community leaders on the potential development of a Holiday Winter Market. LYNN & RICHARD • Collaboration with Portland Parks Conservancy regarding Portland Harbor Common park development communication LYNN & KATE • Coordinated workforce initiatives with Maine Tourism Association, Maine Office of Tourism, and HospitalityMaine RICHARD • Focus group on Commercial Street transportation/access, Greater Portland Council of Governments

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