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Leadership Luncheon with Heidi Neal
September 29, 2021, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
$20 – $25
Heidi Neal, owner of Loyal Biscuit Co. will speak at the Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, September 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main Street, Waterville.
Enjoy a fabulous lunch and meet Heidi Neal, owner of the seven-unit company, Loyal Biscuit. She will share her challenges in growing this successful business, along with her vision for future growth in the pet field, her notable entrepreneurial path and lifelong experiences that propelled her to her current position.
Heidi Neal purchased the single-location Loyal Biscuit Co. in Rockland in January of 2010 and has since turned it into a thriving, seven-location business with locations in Waterville, Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Brewer, Hallowell, and Bath.
Loyal Biscuit was named the 2015 Best Pet Supply Store in the country by Pet Business Monthly and Heidi was named the Maine Small Business Administration’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2015. In 2017, Loyal Biscuit Co. was awarded Maine Retailer of the Year by the Retail Association of Maine. It has also been recognized nationally for its commitment to community service and a stellar staff.
Heidi was born and raised in Rockland and is a graduate of Thomas College in Waterville. She is also a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program at Babson College. Heidi resides in Rockland with her husband Joel, their four dogs and one cat.
To register for this event email Cindy@midmainechamber.com, check the website at www.midmainechamber.com or call 873-3315. Cost for the Leadership Luncheon is $20 per person for members; $25 at the door and for non-members. Lunch is included.
Leadership Luncheon sponsors are Kennebec Savings Bank and Central Maine Growth Council.