We Connect the Ocean-Minded.
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The Blue Economy needs thoughtful and educated constituents in order to grow in a healthy manner. The NEOC exists to connect forward-thinking, ocean-minded people to help ensure opportunity is pursued inclusively, economically, and sustainably.
The New England Ocean Cluster strategically engages with its clients through membership, tenancy in the Hús, consulting, sponsorship, and the creation of new entrepreneurial projects.
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the Hús.
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OUR PURPOSE DRIVEN & COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE OPENING MARCH 2020
The Hús, Icelandic for House, is our collaborative workplace currently under construction on the second floor 68 Commercial Street. Previously the Portland Science Center and located directly above Scales Restaurant, the space has been intentionally designed to convene and support the ocean-minded constituency of the Blue Economy. When completed in March, there will be 20 glass offices of various sizes available, 16 permanent workstations for students, entrepreneurs, and growing companies, an executive boardroom, 2 breakout rooms, 2 phone booths, and more. The Hús will be home to many wonderful tenants as well as a gathering place for the New England Ocean Cluster’s network members and collaborators.
The purpose of having this inclusive and purpose-driven environment is fundamentally connected to the NEOC’s mission of connecting people as a means to drive meaningful innovation. We would love to have you.
Network Facilitation.
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We use our industry knowledge, experience, and global network to make connections that help our members with strategic planning and provide project development.
The Hús.​
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This collaborative, Blue Economy workspace will be home to the NEOC’s startup incubator rentable desks, offices, and meeting spaces. Members will be encouraged to utilize the facility as a co-working environment
Workgroups.​
Often guided by a critical need, workgroups are an inclusive programmatic element designed to bring multiple NEOC members together to pursue a multifaceted objective or address a complicated problem.
Events.
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With our diverse portfolio of events and programming, we offer our members and clients unique ways to grow their businesses by connecting with others in an intentional way. All NEOC events are specifically designed to bring direct value to those in attendance.
Our Work.
We Love Events.
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BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER
IS WHAT THE OCEAN CLUSTER MODEL IS ALL ABOUT.
The NEOC presents at and organizes many gatherings in Maine and across the North Atlantic region each year. Whether it’s through regularly recurring workgroup meetings and engaging installments of Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy (EITBE), or annual events like Walk the Working Waterfront and Arctic Circle Assembly, we constantly strive to bring thoughtful and educated people together in the name of sustainable economic development. Our Members not only receive preferred access to all NEOC events, but they are also encouraged to participate in the delivery of regular programming, such as workgroups and EITBE, to help address their own areas of need.
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RISE OF THE MAINE OYSTER 2.0
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AN INTIMATE LOOK AT THE OYSTER INDUSTRY AS IT OPERATES IN COVID-19 TIMES
Each year, we're looking to give people an intimate look at what it's like to be an oyster farmer on the coast of Maine. What is it like to run an oyster business? What does it take to maintain a reliable team? What makes each farm unique? What are the challenges to scaling and finding new markets? How do you improve your practices and where do you go to find new and innovative technologies and/or methodologies?
Originally designed to be an oyster tasting event on Thompson's Point, Rise of the Maine Oyster has adapted its format for the spring 2020 installation, opting to share candid videos from farmers and supporters of Maine's oyster industry as they operate in these unprecedented times. COVID-19 is not making it easy to bring people together, but we will continue to convene Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy virtually as a New England Ocean Cluster series to address and inspire innovation that benefits us all.