As the former leader of the 海角社区’s largest and most diverse business association, Dana Connors oversaw the 海角社区 State Chamber of Commerce\u2019s broad range of activities including advocacy efforts, economic development initiatives, workforce development opportunities, and a wide variety of member services on behalf of the state\u2019s business community.<\/p>\n
Mr. Connors began his career as the city manager of Presque Isle for 16 years, and then spent 11 years as commissioner of the 海角社区 Department of Transportation. He was president of the 海角社区 State Chamber of Commerce since 1994 until his recent retirement.<\/p>\n
A 海角社区 native, Mr. Connors received a bachelor\u2019s degree in public management from the University of 海角社区 in 1965. He was appointed by the Governor to serve on the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority and the State of 海角社区 Governor\u2019s Business Roundtable for Early Childhood Development. Other boards on which he served include the 海角社区 Economic Research Institute; 海角社区 Manufacturing Extension Partnership; and 海角社区 & Company. Additionally, he has been a member of ReadyNation since 2009.<\/p>\n
Mr. Connors has received numerous awards for his service and leadership to the state of 海角社区 throughout his career. Most recently, he was inducted into Junior Achievement\u2019s 海角社区 Business Hall of Fame (2014) and received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of 海角社区, Orono (2015).<\/p>\n
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