Seven hopefuls

Staff photo/Kathy McCarty
Nominated for 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year shown here at the May 27 event hosted by LEAD and Momentum Aroostook at NMCC are, front row, from left: Matt Bell, 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year; Scott Galbiati and Jessica Jewell, co-owners of Twenty 2 Micro Distilled Vodka, of Houlton, who received second honorary mention; Troy Haney, owner of Haney Building Specialties, of Caribou, who was named 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year; and Terry Greenier, owner of I Care Pharmacy, of Fort Fairfield, who received first honorary mention. In back, from left are: Rachel Rice, Steering Committee chair; Joey LaPierre, owner, BLVD Graphix, of Limestone; Darick Williams, of Dow, Hebert and Plourde, Inc., of Caribou; Floyd Rockholt, co-owner of Eagle Hill Stamp & Coin, of Presque Isle; and Virginia “Ginny” Joles, of LEAD.