Bruce Harrington Email & Phone Number

Augusta, Maine, United States

I head the Commercial Loan Department at Maine State Credit Union, where my team provides small business and commercial loans to businesses in Kennebec, Sagadahoc, Androscoggin, Cumberland, Somerset, Waldo, Lincon, and Knox Counties.My team is expanding to better serve our field of membership. We are excited to provide business lending services to borrowers in all of our counties, and great deposit services to help support your business.

United States

FN551: Financial Management. MBA level.This course focuses on financial decision-making by the firm. Topics include financial analysis and planning, valuation and the cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure and dividend policy, long-term financing, and working capital management. Emphasis is placed on case studies of practical business problems using computer electronic spreadsheet programs.

Waterville, Maine

I have actively served on committees since late 2007, and became a director in December 2008. I am currently chair of the Business to Business Showcase Committee and have been member of the Executive Board since 2015 and currently serve as Treasurer. I am also actively involved in the Mid Maine Bass Committee and am actively involved in our fishing and trails projects.Board chair beginning January 2017Past Chair beginning January 2018Member at Large beginning January 2019Treasurer beginning January 2020

Fairfield, Maine

Trustee for KVCC FoundationPast Chair, Finance Committee for KVCC FoundationEducation Committee Member for KVCC FoundationChair, Lineworkers Program Capital Campaign committee

Waterville, Maine

As treasurer, my role is to represent the board at the finance committee meetings to help provide direction related to the finances of the organization. As a board member, my role is to assist the organization in planning for its real estate needs, including acquisitions, renovations, and dispositions of its real estate holdings.

EMHS (Eastern Maine Healthcare Systems) is an integrated health delivery system serving the state of Maine. EMHS offers a broad range of health delivery services and providers, including: acute care, medical-surgical hospitals, a free-standing acute psychiatric hospital, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care and home health agencies, and ground and air emergency transport services.

Waterville, Maine

BNI's philosophy is Givers Gain - If I give you business, you will want to give me business in return. Come visit our meetings, any Thursday morning from 8:30-10 at the Mid Maine Chamber of Commerce (50 Elm Street, Waterville). Well worth your time. Visitors are always welcome as my guest.

Augusta, Maine, United States

MRDA provides financial assistance to communities and their development partners to help develop speculative commercial and industrial buildings and to help develop/redevelop underutilized commercial industrial properties.The primary focus of MRDA’s activities is in the rural areas of Maine that have traditionally not experienced the same level of economic development success regions of the state, have experienced major economic losses, such as plant closings and downsizings or are economically distressed.It is the intent of MRDA to assist with projects that cannot be accomplished by the private sector development community acting alone.

Online

I teach graduate level economics and finance to MBA students.

Fairfield, Maine

Current Chair. Tasked with furthering economic developmetn in Fairfield, including support of downtown and waterfront development, commercial and industrial development, and overall improvement of the local economy of Fairfield. The committee reviews and makes recommedations on proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreements and expenditures from existing TIF funds.

Responsible for presenting and monitoring annual, monthly, and weekly church budget. Responsible for identifying areas where cost savings can be achieved at the church. Responsible for good stewardship over the church finances.

Waterville, Maine

Past President (July 2016-Present) Participate in board meetings. Assist in dues collection. Provide support to current president and team.President (July 2015-June 2016) Oversee club activities. Manage weekly meetings and monthly board meetings.Treasurer (July 2013-June 2015) Manage the charitable income and expenses of the club. Provide regular reports to the club regarding our charitable giving and fundraising activities. Attend board meetings and provide monthly updates on charitable finance activities.Vice President (July 2013)

Fairfield, Maine

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies Committee. The CEDS is a blueprint for economic growth and development in the region. The CEDS is the region’s link to US Economic Development Administration (EDA) funding for specific economic development projects. The committee is made up of economic development professionals and stakeholders from Kennebec, Somerset, and Western Waldo counties, and meets every two months to discuss economic development from a regional standpoint.

Fairfield, Maine

I help businesses become more successful by providing banking solutions that fit their specific needs.I help investors make more money by providing competitive rates and terms on financing.

Augusta, Maine

AB217 - Business Finance (Fall 2014, Summer 2015, Fall 2015)AB224 - Microeconomics (Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2015)AB209 - Small Business Management (Winter 2014-15)

Waterville, Maine

I provided commercial mortgages, term loans, and lines of credit to small and medium sized businesses in the Greater Waterville Area. My office was located on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville, across from Applebees.

The job of the Economic Restructuring Committee is to identify new market opportunities for the traditional commercial district, find new uses for historic commercial buildings, and stimulate investment in property. The committee's main tasks include: •Learning about the district's current economic condition and identifying opportunities for market growth;•Strengthening existing businesses and recruiting new ones; •Finding new economic uses for traditional Main Street businesses;•Developing financial incentives and capital for building rehabilitations and business development; and•Monitoring the economic performance of the district.

I provide commercial mortgages, term loans, and lines of credit to small and medium sized businesses in the Central Maine Region. We are an SBA preferred lender, so the SBA process is quick and easy and done by the bank. Refinancing, expanding business, purchasing equipment, or just starting out - we can do it all.

Our mission is to implement our comprehensive economic development strategy for Somerset County. The mission is to undertake an economic development strategy to improve the economic condition and quality of life for all residents of Somerset County. We seek to achieve this through collaboration of our businesses, communities, educational institutions and involved residents.

Increased a commercial loan portfolio from $8 million to $20 million.Worked extensively with small businesses and SBA guaranteed loans.Managed portfolio consisting of loans ranging from $5,000 to $6 million.Responsible for business development specific loan growth goals.Performed credit underwriting and hold loan closings.Worked in the credit department as former Credit Officer.Performed work-out and liquidation as required on current portfolio.Participated in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance team as commercial representative

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Finance, General

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha FraternityEarned my Bachelors in Business Administration with a Finance concentration. Continue.

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Finance, General

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha FraternityEarned my Bachelors in Business Administration with a finance concentration. Course.

Bs, Marine System Engineering

Activities and Societies: Football Team (Captain)Marine Systems Engineering. 3.4 GPA. Attended for 3.5 years prior to transferring to UM.

High School Diploma