SCARBOROUGH, MAINE (August 29, 2019) – The Scarborough Economic Development Corporation’s (SEDCO’s) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Sanders, President of Maine Medical Center, will serve as this year’s keynote speaker for the Annual Meeting.

The 2019 Annual Meeting of the SEDCO Board of Directors will take place at the Black Point Inn on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

“I can’t think of a more relevant speaker for the Scarborough business community than Mr. Sanders,” said Andrea Killiard, SEDCO Chair. “The Maine Medical Center Campus serves as a gateway into Scarborough. Their proposed expansion of a 108,000 square foot building on the Scarborough Campus solidifies Health Care as Scarborough’s largest employment sector.”

Sanders was named President of Maine Medical Center in 2018. Leading up to his appointment as President, Sanders had responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the hospital as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, including the Scarborough campus. As President, he plays a critical role in collaborating with physicians, developing relationships and initiatives aimed at strengthening market presence and integrating services and practice sites.

The Annual Meeting is made possible by the support of community sponsors. Sponsors to date include: Hannaford, Bangor Savings Bank, Biddeford Savings Bank, Blais Civil Engineers, cPort Credit Union, Enterprise Business Park, Fluid Imaging Technologies, Gawron Turgeon Architects, Gorham Savings Bank, Katahdin Trust Company, Martin’s Point Health Care, People’s United Bank, Piper Shores, Roxane Cole Commercial Real Estate, The Holy Donut, Nonesuch River Brewing, Oak Hill Beverage, Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution.

The SEDCO Annual Meeting, held in October of each year, draws a crowd of nearly 150 attendees. SEDCO’s Annual Meeting is open to the public. Tickets are $35 in advance and will be open for sale at SEDCOmaine.com starting August 30. For sponsorship information, please call 207-883-4893.

About SEDCO:

Incorporated in 1985 by the Scarborough Town Council, SEDCO provides site location, economic development, business development and government liaison services for individuals and businesses seeking to create or expand investment in Scarborough. Contact SEDCO at 207-883-4893 or [email protected]