Business in Uncertain Times:

Conversations with Maine's Island & Coastal Small Businesses

In this episode, Peter Piconi, Marine Business Specialist at the Island Institute, talks with Brendan Parsons of Black Stone Point Oysters LLC. Having grown up in Damariscotta, Brendan is now an oyster farmer, a restaurant owner, and a three-time State of Maine Oyster Shucking Champion. Since his business is largely dependent on tourism, Brendan discusses the importance of network building in this uncertain economy. This episode features Galen Koch of The First Coast.

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