Main Street Skowhegan launches Food Entrepreneur Pathways program and purchases downtown building for future shared

SKOWHEGAN - - Main Street Skowhegan has launched its new food entrepreneur pathways program to support emerging food businesses across Central Maine—and taken a major step forward in the region’s growing food and farm economy by purchasing 185 Water Street, the future site of The Kitchen at 185, a shared-use commercial kitchen and business incubator.

“Rural business owners deserve meaningful opportunities and access to the resources they need to succeed,” said Patric Moore, Director of Entrepreneurship at Main Street Skowhegan. “by investing in the people and ideas within our own region, we’re strengthening our community, fueling innovation, and building the long-term prosperity of our local food economy.”

According to a release by the Director of Entrepreneurship Patric Moore, while th