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Richard Pfeffer of Gritty’s

July 20, 202007/20/20

Richard is co-founder and president of Gritty’s Brew Pub, of Portland, Auburn and Freeport Maine. In this episode we discuss the founding of Gritty’s, including Richard’s background as a sailor and stockbroker — prior to making a 32-year leap into entrepreneurship and building a company with more than 100 employees.

Richard is a longtime member of Maine Technology Institute’s Agricultural & Marine Technology tech board, and gives back to the community in many other ways, including Gritty’s Community Nights.

The pandemic began with Richard standing in an empty pub on a Saturday night — but he never had to throw any beer away. Don’t miss this episode with this influential brewer and Maine entrepreneur.

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Sean Sullivan, Executive Director of Maine Brewer’s Guild

April 6, 201804/06/18

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Sean Sullivan, executive director of Maine Brewer’s Guild, is a great speaker and entrepreneur who happens to think that Maine craft beer is key to growing our economy. Brewing is a manufacturing business, and everything from ocean freight to a good local malthouse is in our favor.

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Breweries also revitalize Maine’s downtowns, especially in rural Maine, by creating destinations and building supply chains that spur other business growth. After listening to this… you know what you need to do to help out!!

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