On March 5th, 2010, Eliot spoke at the Fishermen’s Forum in Rockport, ME about the importance of building the Maine Brand as a way to create jobs and incomes in the Fishing Industry.
Here is a YouTube video of his talk:
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VIDEO: The Maine Brand: Building Demand
Friday, March 12th, 2010Blaine House Hopefuls Address Lobster Industry Challenges (Bangor Daily News)
Saturday, March 6th, 2010The Bangor Daily News covered the gubernatorial forum at the Fishermen’s Forum on March 5th, 2010 in Rockport. Below is an excerpt from the article which mentions Eliot:
Independent candidate Eliot Cutler, meanwhile, described Maine’s lobster industry as one of the best-managed fisheries in the world yet is still struggling due to factors beyond the control of fishermen. Cutler said that while there are ample ideas, it will take sustained leadership to “take back the Gulf of Maine.”
“You need to decide who has the independence, the strength, the experience and the skills to stay on the job and keep focused,” Cutler said.
You can read the complete article here with Eliot’s comments highlighted in yellow.