LEWISTON – Dr. John R. Wright, dean and professor of the University of Southern Maine School of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology, will be the featured speaker at the business meeting of the Corporate Partners/L-A at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at USM/L-A College.

Wright will discuss the future of the new advanced technology wing (under construction) of the John Mitchell Center on the Gorham campus and will also talk about the various collaborations and articulation agreements the school has with the Maine Community College System.

Corporate Partners/L-A is a collaborative organization of the Androscoggin Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders committed to supporting Central Maine Community College and the University of Southern Maine/L-A. Corporate Partners believe that public higher educational institutions play a key role in building and sustaining a vibrant community.

A continental breakfast will be served. Anyone interested in learning more about Corporate Partners is invited to attend. To RSVP or for more information, contact Roger Philippon at 753-6560 or [email protected].