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Dr. Christine Maguire To Speak at Apothecary by Design on Strategies for Improving Health

avanharen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:50:20 +0000

PORTLAND, ME – February 8, 2010 – Dr. Christine E. Maguire, of Portland’s Innate Chiropractic, will be coming to Apothecary by Design on Tuesday, February 23rd to share strategies on preventing illness and achieving optimal health.

Her talk, entitled “The Three Strategies to Avoiding Illness and Improving Health,” will focus on how the lifestyle choices we make impact our health and how making the right choices can decrease chances of developing the top three killers in the United States: heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.

The event will follow a reception at 6:30 p.m. at the Apothecary by Design store. It is free and open to the public and participants may register online at www.apothecarybydesign.com or by calling 207-899-0663 x 3.

Dr. Maguire has been a practicing chiropractor for over nine years and a member of Innate Chiropractic since 2003. She has been awarded Business Woman of the Year and been President of the Business and Professional Women’s Organization. In addition, she was recently featured in the new Chicken Soup for the Chiropractic Soul.

“As an independent pharmacy committed to helping our patients get – and stay – healthy, we feel educational programs aimed at enhancing an understanding of the factors that can effect health—like that of Dr. Maguire’s—play a critical role in achieving that goal,” says Apothecary by Design partner Catherine Cloudman.

Apothecary by Design is Portland’s locally owned, independent pharmacy and Dr. Maguire’s presentation is part of the company’s larger mission to serve as the leading health and wellness resource in the city.

For more information on the event, please contact 207-899-0663 Extension 3.

About Apothecary by Design
Apothecary by Design is locally owned pharmacy offering expert pharmacy services, combined with advanced clinical experience and cutting-edge pharmacology. The company specializes in retail prescription services, prescription compounding, disease management, and nutritional well-being. With a unique approach to the traditional pharmacy, Apothecary by Design’s skilled staff of pharmacists, nurses and patient coordinators work closely with healthcare providers to offer comprehensive patient care, educational support and nutritional and wellness programs to empower patients to be active participants in their health care. To learn more, visit www.apothecarybydesign.com.

Leading Sports Nutritionist Coming to Portland to Share Expertise with Local Athletes, Coaches, and Trainers

avanharen — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:35:49 +0000

PORTLAND, ME – November 6, 2009 – Bob Seebohar, one of the foremost sports nutritionists in the country, will be coming to Apothecary by Design on Tuesday, November 10th to share his expertise with local coaches, athletes, and trainers. His talk, entitled “Taking Sports Nutrition to the Next Level,” will follow a reception at 6:30 p.m. at the Apothecary by Design store.

Seebohar is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and the former Director of Sports Nutrition for the University of Florida. He has worked with athletes of all levels and abilities—from juniors to Olympic medalists—and all disciplines including triathletes, football players, marathon and ultra runners, weightlifters, and cyclists. Most recently, he served as a sport dietitian for the 2008 US Olympic Team and the personal sport dietitian for the Olympic Triathlon Team.

His talk on Tuesday will focus on his work as a nutrition coach. Seebohar specializes in enhancing health and improving performance by improving metabolic efficiency and using nutrition periodization.

Apothecary by Design is Portland’s locally owned, independent pharmacy and Seebohar’s presentation is part of the company’s larger mission to serve as the leading health and wellness resource in the city.

“We’re thrilled to host such an influential nutritionist here in Portland,” says Apothecary by Design partner Catherine Cloudman. “It is part of our ongoing commitment to providing educational opportunities that empower people to make positive changes for their overall health and well being.”

The presentation is also part of a collaboration between Apothecary by Design and Zone Labs Inc.–a leading functional foods and nutraceutical company based on the vision of Dr. Barry Sears, author of the best-selling Zone Diet book. The two companies have teamed up as an official performance and nutrition sponsor of the Portland Pirates as well.

For more information on the event and interview opportunities, please contact Amy VanHaren at 651-303-8777.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren
Warehouse Creative PR
651-303-8777
amy@warehouse-creative.com

Apothecary by Design and Zone Labs Team Up to Become Official Performance and Nutrition Sponsor of the Portland Pirates

avanharen — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:33:19 +0000

Zone Diet and Apothecary by Design to Provide Product and Player Wellness Support

PORTLAND, ME – November 2, 2009 – Apothecary by Design and Zone Labs Inc. announced their first-ever team partnership with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League today. As an official performance and nutrition sponsor, Zone Labs and Apothecary by Design will work together to supply players and team trainers with educational resources, food, and supplement products, including Dr. Sears’ Zone Nutrition Bars, Dr. Sears’ Zone Nutrition Shakes, OmegaRx and Polyphenol Plus.

Apothecary by Design—Portland’s locally owned pharmacy—and Zone Labs Inc. –a leading functional foods and nutraceutical company based on the vision of Dr. Barry Sears, author of the best-selling Zone Diet book—have teamed up to serve as the leading nutraceutical and wellness resource in Portland: the Pirates sponsorship comes as part of the companies larger collaboration.

“Zone Labs is highly respected among top athletes and health professionals, and we are thrilled to complement and enhance our approach to player nutrition with both the science behind Zone Living products and the support of Apothecary by Design,” said Robert Frost, athletic trainer for the Portland Pirates.

The sponsorship of the Portland Pirates also extends Zone Diet’s nutrition and diet programs to the sports community and continues its growth in the elite performance category. In addition to a partnership with USA Triathlon, earlier this year, Zone Labs launched ZoneCompete.com – an interactive resource featuring instructional videos and health tips, athlete testimonials and high-quality foods and supplements. Zone Labs international sponsorships include the Garmin/Chipotle Pro-Cycling team, Stanford’s Mens Swim Team, and a variety of professional and endurance athletes including marathoner Dean Karnazes, triathletes Karen Smyers and Becky Lavelle, and cyclist Christian Vande Velde.

“Proper nutrition and hormonal balance are critical factors for athletes to perform at an optimal level,” said Jim Buchanan, chairman and CEO of Zone Labs Inc. “We are excited to support the Portland Pirates with high quality Zone products to help them reach the ultimate goal of an AHL championship.”

As a Pirates nutrition and performance sponsor, and the exclusive Portland retailer for Zone Labs, Apothecary by Design also furthers its work in the Portland community as a leader in comprehensive pharmacy services and wellness education.

“As an integrated pharmacy, we endeavor to be a resource in our community for both conventional and complementary therapies,” says Catherine Cloudman, Apothecary by Design principal. “We offer very extensive support for nutrition, not only for health and weight loss, but also for enhanced athletic performance. Zone’s commitment to clinical support of their high quality products fits perfectly within our model, and we’re thrilled to partner together in supporting both the Pirates and our larger Portland community.”

About Zone Labs Inc.
Established in 2002, Zone Labs Inc. is an industry leader in the development and sales of innovative, patented nutraceutical products. The company, located in Danvers, MA, is based on the vision of Barry Sears, Ph.D., author of the best-selling Zone Diet books and a leading authority on the dietary control of hormonal response. Zone Labs combine cutting-edge technology with the latest scientific research to develop a wide range of evidence-based wellness products including foods, dietary supplements and a skin care line. Every product produced and sold by the company adheres to Dr. Sears’ research on the battle against silent inflammation, which is recognized as a primary factor in the development of a wide number of chronic disease conditions. Zone Labs is a privately held company. For additional information, please visit www.ZoneDiet.com.

About The Portland Pirates
The Portland Pirates are currently in the midst of their 17th season of competition in the American Hockey League and continuing a tradition that has delivered AHL action to the community for more than 30 years. In fact, only five other teams (Hershey, Rochester, Providence, Springfield and Cleveland) have had an American Hockey League franchise in their city longer than Portland. The Pirates, the National Hockey League affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, attract close to 5,000 fans per game to the Cumberland County Civic Center and have served as the training ground for numerous players who have gone onto stardom in the NHL. For additional information, please visit www.portlandpirates.com.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren
Warehouse Creative PR
651-303-8777
amy.vanharen@gmail.com

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Portland’s Wine Flight Event Shifts the Focus of the 5k From Competitive to Social, and Proves A Running Event Can Be All About the Fun

avanharen — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:16:24 +0000

PORTLAND, ME – October 14, 2009 – Over 200 people will gather on the Maine State Pier on Saturday morning to take part in The Wine Flight 5k—a different kind of running event. Like a traditional 5k, participants will still run or walk a 3.1-mile route. Unlike a traditional 5k, there will be no chip timers strapped around ankles, and no time clock ticking above the finish chute. There won’t even be a prize for the individual who comes in first.

Instead, there will be food, costumes, wine, and an atmosphere that proves being active can be really fun.

The second annual Wine Flight 5k will take place in downtown Portland on October 17th at 9:30 a.m. The race will start with a ceremonial sabrage—the opening of a champagne bottle with a sword—by Maine’s Ambassadors of Food and Drink founder Margo Mallar (instead of the usual gun). Participants will start and finish on the Maine State Pier, embarking on a 3.1-mile scenic course around the East End and along the Eastern Promenade.

Between each mile-long loop, participants will pass through “Aid Stations” stocked with sample bites and tastes from local Maine vendors and markets. Each station will mimic the course of a meal and include foods such as cheese from Pineland Farms Creamery, cookies from Two Fat Cats Bakery, and pastries from Fit to Eat.

Just past the finish line, the run/walk will conclude with a Bordeaux wine tasting celebration hosted by the Pine Street Beverage Company. Along with an “awards ceremony” consisting of prizes given to those participants wearing the best food and wine-inspired costumes.

“The whole goal of the Wine Flight is to offer a fun alternative to the usual 5k,” says Tri-Maine’s Director Will Thomas. “We started with the run component and added in the food and wine features to make the event more relaxed. Then we removed the time element to eliminate pressure and create something that allows people in the community to come out and be active, social, and engaged.”

To add to the local food and wine spirit of the event, Ms. Mallar and the Maine Ambassadors of Food and Wine led a series of Wine Flight Training Runs on Tuesday nights in the months before the 5k. Participants met in Monument Square and ran or walked a 3-mile route around town before ending at a different Portland establishment to sample food and learn about wine.

Volunteers are still needed to help with the event. To sign up, contact info@tri-maine.com.

Sponsor support for the Wine Flight 5k comes from The Maine Running Company. Mensk—a non-profit Portland organization whose mission is to inspire and support personal, local, and regional action for the development of creative and sustainable communities—is the event beneficiary.

To learn more about the Maine Ambassadors of Food and Drink, please visit www.maineambassadors.com.

For more information on the Wine Flight event, please contact Amy VanHaren or visit www.tri-maine.com/races/wineflight.

About Tri-Maine:
Tri-Maine Productions is Maine’s premier multisport event management company. Providing high quality, competitive races in dynamic New England locations, Tri-Maine serves more than 3,000 athletes, 5,000 spectators, and 800 volunteers annually. Tri-Maine partners with first-rate local and national sponsors to provide an athletic experience like no other. Fusing arts, music, environmental consciousness, health, and community together with the active lifestyle, Tri-Maine delivers specialized events that transcend the traditional. Visit www.tri-maine.com for more information.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren, Public Relations Coordinator
Tri-Maine Productions
207.221.5420 x 5
amy@tri-maine.com
www.tri-maine.com

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Mountain Epic Event at Sunday River Offers the Most Challenging—and Scenic—Mountain Trail Race in the State

avanharen — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:54:58 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PORTLAND, ME – October 8, 2009 – On Sunday morning, October 11th, one hundred athletes will gather at Sunday River to race in the second annual Mountain Epic. The 2009 event will take place at the height of the fall foliage season and showcase two new, challenging long-distance courses and a return to the infamous Mud Pit.

Athletes will compete in one of three courses of varying levels of degree. The 4-mile short course scales one peak; the middle-distance course spans 8-miles and crosses up and over five peaks; and the long course sends athletes on a grueling, 12-mile route, traversing eight peaks and ascending over 3,500 feet.

All three courses begin and end at Sunday River’s South Peak Lodge and offer some of the most spectacular and technical trail running in New England. Course terrain varies, moving from smooth dirt roads to rocky Jeep trails, grassy ski trails to bald-face rock, and gnarly single track to man-made mountain bike embankments. The finish chute includes a 200-yard obstacle course containing hurdles and the Mud Pit.

A post-race BBQ and celebration with live music from Worlds Collide follows the completion of the race. Spectators will also have the opportunity to hike and ride chair lifts, viewing the race, and the mountain vistas, from high North Peak points.

Mountain Epic runs in conjunction with Sunday River’s Fall Festival Weekend featuring outdoor concerts, horse wagon rides, hiking and mountain biking, wine and spirit tasting, fireworks, and the renowned Wife Carrying Competition. Full schedule and information can be found at sundayriver.com.

“This year’s Mountain Epic will offer something for everyone – from first-time trail runners to devoted adventure racers,” says Erik Boucher, Mountain Epic’s logistics coordinator. “The event not only showcases Sunday River’s rugged terrain, great fall scenery, and spirited mountain culture, but it also offers an unbelievable mountain running challenge that you can’t find anywhere else in Maine.”

Awards will be given to top three fastest overall individuals and age groupers in each race. Creative prizes will also be given out for the best Mud Pit entrances.

For more information, contact Amy VanHaren or visit mountain-epic.com.

About Tri-Maine:
Tri-Maine Productions is Maine’s premier multisport event management company. Providing high quality, competitive races in dynamic New England locations, Tri-Maine serves more than 3,000 athletes, 5,000 spectators, and 800 volunteers annually. Tri-Maine partners with first-rate local and national sponsors to provide an athletic experience like no other. Fusing arts, music, environmental consciousness, health, and community together with the active lifestyle, Tri-Maine delivers specialized events that transcend the traditional. Visit www.tri-maine.com for more information.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren, Public Relations Director
Tri-Maine Productions
207.221.5420 x 5 Office
amy@tri-maine.com
www.tri-maine.com

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Local Maine Triathlon Attracts 800 Athletes from Across the U.S. With a National “Best Scenery” Accolade and a Popular Post-Race Lobsterbake

avanharen — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:31:07 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The 2009 Lobsterman Triathlon and Aquabike will take place at Winslow Park in South Freeport, Maine on Saturday, September 19th.

PORTLAND, ME – September 14, 2009 – Tri-Maine’s Lobsterman Triathlon and Aquabike event will bring over 800 athletes to South Freeport on Saturday morning, September 19th. Acclaimed for having the “Best Scenery” of any triathlon in the country by Triathlete Magazine in 2008, the popular event sold out for 2009.

The race begins at 9:30 a.m. at Freeport’s ocean-side Winslow Park. Triathletes will swim 1.5-kilometers (.93 miles) in Casco Bay, head out on a 40-kilometer (24 mile) bike ride along the countryside of Freeport and Brunswick, and finish with a 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) “lollipop” run through the village of South Freeport. Aquabike competitors will follow the same swim and bike courses without the run, and all athletes will finish back at Winslow Park.

Following the completion of the race, local restaurant Gritty McDuff’s will host a classic lobsterbake. (More than 400 lobsters were served in 2008!) There will also be live entertainment, food options provided by Freeport’s Bow Street Market, and a LobsterKids Fun Run after the adult event.

The Lobsterman will feature both local athletes and competitors from more than 24 states and Canadian provinces.

“It’s exciting to see so many athletes coming to Maine to experience our stunning landscape and the some of the best in athletic competition,” says Will Thomas, Tri-Maine’s Executive Director. “We’re thrilled that the Lobsterman has become such a favored destination race and looking forward to another great event.”

For the safety of athletes, Staples Point Road and parts of South Freeport Road (between Route 1 and Main Street) will be closed to vehicle traffic from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lower Mast Landing Road, Flying Point Road, Bunganuc Road, and Pleasant Hill Road also experience cyclist traffic from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., however they will remain open. Residents and motorists are asked to plan accordingly and proceed with caution.

The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital is the Lobsterman charity partner and sponsor support for the event comes from L.L. Bean, Peak Performance Multisport, Orthopaedics Associates, Bow Street Market, The North Face, Comfort Suites of Freeport, Pape Subaru, Pepsi, Freeport Merchants Association, and SwimVacation.

Volunteers are also still needed for the race and can sign up by contacting Erik Boucher at erik@tri-maine.com.

Live results can be viewed on race day at www.tri-maine.com. For more information, contact Amy VanHaren.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren, Tri-Maine Productions
207.221.5420 x 5
amy@tri-maine.com

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Athletes Arrive at the Zone Urban Epic Finish Line Full of Smiles Despite Early Rain Showers

avanharen — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:30:59 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Athletes Arrive at the Zone Urban Epic Finish Line Full of Smiles Despite Early Rain Showers

More than three hundred athletes brave early morning rain to compete in an exciting Zone Urban Epic event in downtown Portland

PORTLAND, ME – July 18, 2009 – Not even pouring rain and early rumbling thunder could deter the three hundred and thirty athletes who came to downtown Portland Saturday morning to race in the Zone Urban Epic Triathlon. Competitors finished strong despite early wet weather, and the rain stopped just in time for the exciting event and the post-race Festival on the Maine State Pier.

Local favorites and frequent Maine triathlon winners were the first to cross the finish line in both the mens and womens divisions. Kurt Perham, of Brunswick, Maine came in victorious with a time of 1:12:25; and Catherine Sterling, of Kents Hill, Maine was first among women with a time of 1:15:04. Both athletes were also winners of the Pirate Triathlon in June and the PolarBear Triathlon in May.

Athletes stood in the drizzling rain at East End Beach before starting the race at 8:50 a.m. After completing a ½-mile out-and-back swim in Casco Bay, followed by .5-mile run down the East End Trail to the main transition area located inside Portland Yacht Services at 58 Fore Street, racers embarked on 13-mile bike course up to the Eastern Promenade and down to Baxter Boulevard, completing two loops along Back Cove before heading back to the TA along the same route. They ended the challenge with a 3.7-mile out-and-back run along the Eastern Promenade and a big finish on the Maine State Pier.

Highlights from the Festival included live music by the Jason Spooner Trio, a Smuttynose Brewing Company Beer Garden, Mammut Rock Wall, massages by Head Games Salon and The Landing Center, and local food and merchandise vendors. Athletes ranged in age from 14-69 and traveled to the event from 14 states and Canada.

“It’s a wonderful thing for the city of Portland to have such an exciting celebration of health and wellness,” said Jim Buchanan, CEO of title sponsor Zone Labs Inc. and local Portland resident. “We’re thrilled to be a part of it, and we’re especially thrilled for all the athletes who trained so hard for this day and for all our Zone customers who choose to take part in such an active lifestyle.”

“Today turned out to be an absolutely wonderful day,” says Urban Epic Race Director Will Thomas. “We had a very safe event thanks to support from the City, the police, and all our community volunteers and not even a little unstable weather could deter this inspiring group of athletes from getting across the finish line. Portland just provided another opportunity for everyone to be more Epic.”

Seventeen kids competed in the first year of the Aquarun Urban Epic Kids Race presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine and more than twenty 4-6 year olds dashed for the finish in the fun run. Over $2,600 was raised for the charity.

Title sponsor Zone Labs Inc. is a leading functional foods and nutraceutical company based out of Danvers, Massachusetts. Additional sponsorship support for the event is provided by Peak Performance Multisport, Orthopaedic Associates, Smuttynose Brewing Company, The Maine SWITCH & Mainetoday.com, The Landing Center for Healing Arts, Head Games Salon, Mammut, Sunday River, and Sugarloaf. The ZUE is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

Live results for both the adult and kids race can be viewed at www.allsportsevents.com. For specific event details or a complete list of winners, contact Amy VanHaren at 207-221-5420 x 5.

About Urban Epic:
Fusing a triathlon with a unique festival, the Urban Epic is a celebration of health, fitness, music, art, environmental sustainability, and the active way of life. Urban Epic events take place in vibrant city locations and draw in thousands of athletes and spectators looking to be a part of something innovative and exciting. Urban Epic combines athletic competition and urban culture into an unforgettable race and festival experience. The Zone Urban Epic is a Tri-Maine Productions event and one of two Urban Epic races. Following the ZUE, Urban Epic Boston will take place on August 16, 2009 on the shores of South Boston. Visit www.urban-epic.com to learn more.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren, Marketing and PR
Urban Epic Events
207.221.5420 x 5 – Work
651.303.8777 – Cell
amy@urban-epic.com
www.urban-epic.com

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avanharen — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:39:27 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Zone Urban Epic Triathlon and Festival Bring Competition and Celebration to Downtown Portland

Over three hundred athletes set to race in the third year of the Zone Urban Epic Triathlon and Festival

Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
Portland, Maine

PORTLAND, ME – July 6, 2009 – The third annual Zone Urban Epic Triathlon and Festival will take place in downtown Portland on Saturday, July 18. Three hundred fifty athletes will gather at East End Beach at 8:30 a.m. to compete in the ½-mile swim, 13-mile bike, and 3.7-mile run event.

The enhanced 2009 Zone Urban Epic (ZUE) event will feature a new finish on the Maine State Pier with a prominent post-race festival that includes a Smuttynose Beer Garden, Mammut climbing wall, local food and retail vendors, and live music by the Jason Spooner Trio. The spectator-friendly festival is free and open to the public.

Racers will start at 8:30 a.m. at East End Beach with a ½-mile out-and-back swim in Casco Bay, followed by .5-mile run down the East End Trail to the main transition area located inside Portland Yacht Services at 58 Fore Street. Next, they will embark on a 13-mile bike course up to the Eastern Promenade and down to Baxter Boulevard, completing two loops along Back Cove before heading back to the TA along the same route. Athletes end with a 3.7-mile out-and-back run along the Eastern Promenade and a big finish on the Maine State Pier.

Also new in 2009, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Maine will present an Urban Epic Kids Race following the adult event. Kids ages 4-6 can compete in a 200-yard-dash Fun Run, and kids from 7-13 can fundraise and compete in an Aquarun (swim-run) race. Both races will finish on the Pier, where there will be a special family-oriented play and learn area. All proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Seventy percent of the athletes hail from Maine, while 30 percent will be traveling in from 14 states and Canada. Athletes compete both individually and in relay teams and range in ability from first-timers to seasoned pros. Mixed into the ZUE field of athletes will be competitors in the Epic Restaurant and Bar Challenge. In relay teams of three, local restaurant and bar establishments will face off for the title of “Most Epic Restaurant/Bar” in Portland.

The Zone Urban Epic will again focus on minimizing its environmental impact on the city and renewing certification as a sustainable athletic event through the Council for Responsible Sport. Bruce Rayner, the Chief Green Officer of Athletes for a Fit Planet and a local sustainable events coordinator, will oversee implementation of the race’s green initiatives; while Climate Counts, a nonprofit organization working toward reducing global warming, will provide a ZUE Green Team to sweep the post-race run course for trash.

Later Saturday night, athletes, spectators, and the general public are encouraged to attend the final Epic celebration of the evening: The Smuttynose Après Epic Party taking place at Novare Res at 5:30 p.m.

Volunteers are still needed for the event. To learn more or register, contact Erik Boucher at erik@tri-maine.com or 207-221-5420 x 4.

Important Road Closure Information: For the safety and consideration of athletes and volunteers, certain roads will be closed the morning of the race. Motorists should be advised of the following closures and times and plan travel accordingly:
-    6:30-10:30 a.m.
- Baxter Blvd. (both sides, from Preble Street Extension to Bates Street)
-    8:30-10:30 a.m.
- Fore Street (between Mountfort and Morning)
- Franklin Arterial (north-bound lanes ONLY, from Cumberland Ave. to     Marginal Way)
- Marginal Way (west-bound lanes ONLY, from Franklin Arterial to Preble Street Extension)
- Preble Street (cove side ONLY, from Marginal Way to Baxter Blvd.)
- Washington Avenue (between Madison and Eastern Prom.)
- Southbound 295 – Exit 8*
- Both Southbound and Northbound 295 – Exit 7*
* Access to and from 295 is available via Forest Avenue

Other roads affected but not closed include Walnut Street, Fox Street, Somerset Street, and the Eastern Prom. While bikers are on the roads – from 8:50-10:30 a.m. – motorists should expect delays and proceed with extreme caution. Police officers and volunteers will be managing the flow of traffic.

Parking for the event is available at municipal lots, with shuttles running from the Marginal Way Parking Lot and the County Courthouse Garage. Parking is also available at the new Ocean Gateway Garage on Fore Street for $10/day.

Live results can be viewed on race day at www.urban-epic.com. For specific event details, Athletes to Watch interviews, or more information contact Amy VanHaren at 207-221-5420 x 5.

About Urban Epic:
Fusing a triathlon with a unique festival, the Urban Epic is a celebration of health, fitness, music, art, environmental sustainability, and the active way of life. Urban Epic events take place in vibrant city locations and draw in thousands of athletes and spectators looking to be a part of something innovative and exciting. Urban Epic combines athletic competition and urban culture into an unforgettable race and festival experience. The Zone Urban Epic is a Tri-Maine Productions event and one of two Urban Epic races. Following the ZUE, Urban Epic Boston will take place on August 16, 2009 on the shores of South Boston. Visit www.urban-epic.com to learn more.

Contact:
Amy VanHaren, Marketing and PR
Urban Epic Events
207.221.5420 x 5 – Work
amy@urban-epic.com
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Inaugural entreverge Awards Party to Recognize and Celebrate Portland Entrepreneurs

avanharen — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:16:31 +0000

entreverge Director Johann Sabbath
Contact: entreverge Communications Director Will Thomas
Phone (207) 523-0519
Email: will@tri-maine.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Inaugural entreverge Awards Party to Recognize and Celebrate Portland Entrepreneurs

New entreverge Awards to recognize and celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation in the greater Portland-area business community

PORTLAND, ME – June 23, 2009 – On Thursday, June 25, the inaugural entreverge Awards Party will honor local entrepreneurs for their innovation and contributions to the Maine business community. Five award winners will be selected from the 52 local nominees and recognized at the evening celebration at the Port City Music Hall.

The entreverge Awards were created as a collaborative project to honor emerging entrepreneurs. entreverge is a nonprofit organization that connects high-potential, emerging entrepreneurs in greater Portland with resources, relationships, and publicity to help grow their businesses. The Awards are an extension of entreverge’s work, led by PROPEL (Portland’s premier young professionals networking group), in partnership with the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce and numerous local businesses, business groups, nonprofits, and social networks.

The 52 entrepreneur nominees were obtained through outreach from PROPEL, the Chamber, and over 20 local organizations. They are diverse, and range from a web designer to a health care consulting firm, from a mead maker to a recycled clothing designer, and from a bakery to a sports social club. (A complete list of nominees is available at www.entreverge.com.)

Winners selected for the entreverge Awards were considered by PROPEL on a number of criteria, including coachability, impact, and scalable vision for their business and their commitment to a triple bottom line—the people, place, and prosperity of Maine. The five winners will receive face-time with Portland’s leading business figures and a package of pro-bono consultation, services, and products volunteered by local artistic, finance, IT, legal, marketing, web experts, and other business service providers.

“The unique design of entreverge has provided a vehicle for bringing together an exciting group of motivated individuals that otherwise might never have the opportunity to interact,” says entreverge director Johann Sabbath. “We see this event as a means of developing strong business communities, by transcending generational/economic gaps and creating a shared sense of investment in the success of our emerging entrepreneurs and leaders.”

Doors at the Awards Party will open for a reception at 5:30 p.m. with catered hors d’oeuvres by Ian Hayward and a cash bar. The entreverge awards will be presented at 7:00 p.m., followed by live music performances by the Jason Spooner Band and Adam and the Waxmen. The party is open to the public, and tickets can be purchased in advance at www.entreverge.com or by calling the Portland Regional Chamber at 207-772-2811.

entreverge is made possible by sponsorship from Bangor Savings Bank, Swardlick Marketing Group, the University of Maine Farmington, Mainebiz, and WCYY.

For more information visit www.entreverge.com or contact Will Thomas at 207-523-0519.

About entreverge
entreverge is a new model of business organizing that leverages the leadership of greater Portland’s business community to build supportive relationships around local businesses–with a scalable vision and a long-term commitment to the people, place, and prosperity of Maine. It culminates in an exciting celebration and awards ceremony that recognizes and honors the spirit of entrepreneurship. www.entreverge.com

About PROPEL
PROPEL is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for greater Portland’s young leaders, entrepreneurs, artists and professionals. Inspired by the REALIZE!Maine network, PROPEL was formed in 2006 as an affiliate of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce to promote and cultivate the next generation of business and community leaders. PROPEL is Portland’s premier young professionals networking group.

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Entreverge Public Relations:
Warehouse Creative
Portland, Maine
Contact: Amy VanHaren
207.221.5420 x 5
amy@urban-epic.com