Congratulations

Bookclubs

& All 2023 Finalists!

Sincere thanks to the businesses, judges, and attendees who helped us celebrate Maine entrepreneurs and a decade of LaunchPad. Bookclubs earned our $50,000 grant, and Amply Energy took home the $20,000 Emerging Business Award! Thanks to all the finalists for great presentations and for representing the innovation that’s thriving in Maine.

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EVERY BUSINESS COULD USE A LAUNCHPAD

Gorham Savings Bank's LaunchPad has supported Maine ingenuity, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit by celebrating the best of our small businesses for over a decade. Whether you've just opened shop or you're looking to expand, LaunchPad has evolved to help more innovative small businesses at more stages of development than ever before.

$50,000 LaunchPad Grant

The 2023 LaunchPad winner, Bookclubs, a social network and app for readers that makes it easy to start, manage, and join a book club, received Gorham Savings Bank’s $50,000 grant.

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Emerging Business Award

The Emerging Business Award includes a grant of $10,000, along with another $10,000 of in-kind business and marketing-related services. Amply Energy received the 2023 distinction.

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