Island Institute and Maine Center for Entrepreneurs Partner to Launch First-Ever Accelerator Program for Lobster Fishing Families

Island Institute is teaming up with the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs to launch the Fishing Plus Accelerator, a program for fishing families to explore new business opportunities to diversify their income in the face of climate and industry changes. 

New Program Aims to Help Lobstermen Adapt to Industry Changes

The nonprofit Island Institute is teaming up with the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs to launch the “Fishing Plus Accelerator.”

“The Fishing Plus program is really about helping fishing families explore new business opportunities to diversify their income,” Jeff Frank, a senior community development officer with the Island Institute, said.