Build. Lead. Thrive.
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Joe Philippon
Ross Cunningham
Shanna Cox and Betsy Sibley
Jamie Silvestri and Yuko Handa
Jennifer Gammon
Steve Littleson
Katie Lisnik
Kirsten Walter
Jayne Van Bramer
di Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
In this fun-filled episode, Mark and Shanna sit down with Detective Joe Philippon from Lewiston Summer Fun & Films to reflect on 20 years of community impact, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and his vision for the Official City of Lewiston, Maine’s future. From building trust to championing creativity, Joe shares inspiring insights on what it means to help a community thrive.
Join Mark and Shanna as they spend time with Ross Cunningham, Lisbon's Economic and Community Development Director. Together, they touch on regional themes, why Lisbon is so awesome, and how a life of military service contributed to key leadership lessons.
In this episode we flip the script - literally! Mark Turcotte helps host a special edition of Build. Lead Thrive, and interviews Shanna Cox, President and CEO of the LA Metro Chamber (and host), along with the chair of the LA Metro Chamber - Betsy Sibley of Community Credit Union. Together, they talk about leadership transitions, organizational change management, and the planned departure of Shanna in 2026. Listen for more on what is in store for the Chamber!
In this episode, Shanna and Mark sit down with the Founder of ArtVan Jamie Silvestri, and new Executive Director Yuko Handa. We talk about mobile art therapy and its impact on both people and neighborhoods, building organizations that thrive, and managing leadership transitions with care and intention. You will hear more about what inspires these leaders, and how gardening binds us all together.
In this episode, we sit down with our new Program Coordinator, Jennifer Gammon, for a thoughtful conversation about the future of our work supporting entrepreneurs and small bussinesses. Jennifer shares her own experiences as a small business owner, and we explore the intersection of arts, business, and community. Tune in to hear how we’re building on a strong foundation and forging new paths to better serve our community.
In this episode, Shanna and Mark sit down with Steve Littleson, President and CEO of Central Maine Healthcare - they chat about the state of Maine's hospital industry, and CMMC's impact on the LA region through not just patient care - but as the area's largest employer. They cover all the important information about the Prime Healthcare Foundation's acquisition of the health system, what will change (and will stay the same) - and why both are exciting.
In this episode Katie Lisnik, Executive Director of the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, chats with Shanna and Mark about furry friends, small policy changes for big impacts on pets and their families, and office cats. Meow!
In this episode Kirsten Walter, Executive Director of St. Mary's Nutrition Center, joins Shanna and Mark to discuss the real roots of her work - leadership development, centering youth voices, equity, and how she approaches that through the lens of social justice and food access. You will hear about her start with the first community garden 25 years ago, how the organization has grown, and her teaser of changes on the horizon.
Sweetser President/CEO Jayne Van Bramer has devoted over 30 years of her life to working in behavioral health. She looks forward to a world where mental health stigma is eliminated and access to treatment and recovery is possible for all.
Shanna and Mark walk around the bustling B2B Trade Show presented by the LA Metro Chamber and chat with the City of Auburn's Jennifer Boenig (00:45); Mad Monkey's Dena (2:20); Poland Spring Resort's Mark Bosse (5:58); Community Credit Union's Betsy Sibley (10:28); Dow Media/Lost Valley's Travis Dow (14:41); Maine Community Bank's Jeff Gosselin (20:48); and the City of Lewiston's Brian Doyle.