CMTM among five Portland businesses lauded for economic contributions

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STAFF REPORT | Portland Press Herald

The city and Portland Development Corp. are reviving their business awards program after a pandemic-induced hiatus.

PORTLAND - The city of Portland is recognizing five businesses for their contributions to the local economy.

The annual business awards, organized by the city and the Portland Development Corp., return after a four-year hiatus because of the pandemic. This year will mark the 25th anniversary of the awards, according to a statement from the city.

Among those to be honored Wednesday at the Ocean Gateway are:

Economic Development Achievement: Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
The new location on Thompson’s Point Road is the fifth-most attended visitor attraction in Maine, welcoming over 240,000 visitors each year, with more than 20% of all admissions subsidized at free or reduced rates, ensuring access for every child.

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