Mission statement 

We are Maine business leaders dedicated to reducing youth tobacco use in order to promote a vibrant economy and healthy community. 

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the United States. It claims 2,400 Mainers’ lives each year, and it’s bad for business. Smoking drains nearly $1.5 billion out of Maine’s economy annually due to lost productivity and health care related costs. 

Nearly 9 out of 10 smokers start smoking at or before they turn 18 years old. That's why efforts to limit the access and appeal of tobacco products to young people are key to ensuring Maine has a healthy workforce for the future with better productivity and lower health care costs for Maine businesses.

Most kids who use tobacco started with a flavored product, and young people often say that they use the products because they come in flavors they like. That’s especially clear with e-cigarettes, but it’s also the case for cigars and other tobacco products that come in flavors like winter menthol, peppermint mocha or cherry crush.

We support ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products in Maine. Doing so will help prevent young people from turning into life-long tobacco users, build a stable workforce and create healthy communities where businesses succeed.

Endorsed by,

Michael Bourque-The MEMIC Group

Kevin Lewis-Community Health Options

Shanna Cox-Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Deb Neuman-Bangor Chamber of Commerce

Anthony Allen and Mike Keon-OTTO’s

Lisa Harvey-McPherson-VP Government Relations-Northern Light Health

Laura Rinck / Peter Rinck-Rinck Advertising, Inc.

Kandra Ayotte-Foster-Senator Inn & Spa  

Jim Godbout-Jim Godbout Plumbing & Heating Inc.

Bob Johnson, Allison Reid, Sonja Swanberg-Scratch Baking Company

Nate Wildes-Flight Deck Brewing

Leah Day-Lighthouse Bikes 

Michael Friedland, Ryan Holland, Jennifer Stora-Lumbery

Jesse Bania-Solo Cucina Market

Lisa Burton & Chris Vincenty–Reel Pizza Cinerama

Amy Crowley & Hollis McLachlan-Chickadee Infant and Toddler Care

Jeremie Remian-Jungle Adventure Mini golf

    Silverball Tavern  

Jason Davenport-Warmings Market

Josh Christie and Emily Russo-Print: A Bookstore

Anneliese Riggall, Matthew Cousins-LDI Lobster

Laura Marston-GoGo Refill

Becky Shepherd-Wild Oats Bakery

Jennifer DeChant-Bath Sweet Shoppe

Stephanie Brown & Laura Argitis-North 43 Bistro

Jon Stein-Fogtown Brewing Company

Joseph and Laura Urtuzuastegui-CASITA EL CORAZON

Linda Greenlaw-Linda Greenlaw Charters

Danielle Toolan and Heidi MacVan-Greener Postures Yoga

Anastasia Norman MD- Grace Health Primary Care

Michael Boland-Havana

                             Choco-Latte Cafe

                             The Elizabeth - Guest House & Restaurant

                             Islesford Dock Restaurant & Gallery

Cassady Pappas-Chart Room

Pamela Hall-Donley-Bagel Mainea

Jordyn Rossignol-Miss Jordyn's Child Development Center

Bill Nave- Healing Arts @ The Haven

Owen Martin-Bowl-A-Rama

Brandon Portwine-Sluggers

Ann Ross-Body Wise Pilates

Samantha Spear-Sammi's Family Entertainment Center

Mary Plummer-Maine Micro Artisans

Diane Smith-Sea Dawg Gift Shop

Tiffany Lopes-Sunrise Bagel

Michael Giroux-Berry's Stationers

Megan Crochere-Eye Candy Dance and Fitness Studio 

Matt Borman-The Thirsty Mule

Ellen Richmond-Children's Book Cellar

Charles Oransky-Workout Fitness Store

Molly and Dave DiLena-Union River Book and Toy

Sarah Maffei-Merrill's K9 Academy

Virginia Sarsfield - Handmade Papers

Larry Scola- Better Fit Fitness Center

Winter Adams-Mantra Maine

Taki Miyamoto- Salt Pump Climbing Co.

Ames Cyrway & Brian Vigue-The Framemakers

Scott Linscott-Maine Pro Photo

Dennis P. Robillard-Robillard Insurance Services Corp 

Robin Samalus Getchell-The Robin's Nest

Charlie Giguerre-Silver Street Tavern

Denise Martell-Grammys Bakehouse & Deli

Nicholas Calvert-Ward Water

Vanessa Pepin-Papa’s Ice Cream

Mari-Ann Larrabee-Ebb and Flow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Julie and Bryce Davis-The Davis Team | Brokered by eXp Realty

David Gulak- Meridians

Ben Gideon & Taylor Asen-Gideon Asen LLC

Shannon Surette-Full Circle Artisan's Gallery

Lilly Van Der Steenhoven-Bloom Consignment & Resale 

Alex Stone-Blazes Burgers 

Brooke Reed-Brook City Nutrition

Marissa Elliott-Lucinda's Day Spa & Hair Studio

Kassi Reyes-Kassi Reyes LC

Des FitzGerald-Three Corner Pond Consulting

Patricia Fox-FeatherLaneStudio