About this episode
Kevin D. Williamson interviews Matthew Polstein about his journey in the outdoor adventure business and the interplay between conservation and commerce.
Kevin D. Williamson is joined by Matthew Polstein, owner and operator of the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket, Maine. The NEOC, founded in 1982, has progressed from a whitewater rafting operation on the Penobscot and Kennebec Rivers, to a full-fledged, year round outdoor adventure resort featuring rafting, snowmobiling, Nordic skiing, canoeing, lodging and dining. The two discuss Matthew's professional journey, the relationship between conservation and business, and the nuances of ru...
People in this episode
Host: Kevin D. Williamson
Guest: Matthew Polstein
Topics covered
- outdoor adventure
- business and conservation
- professional journey
- rafting
- snowmobiling
- Nordic skiing
Keywords
- outdoor adventure
- New England Outdoor Center
- business
- conservation
- rafting
- snowmobiling
- Lodging
- dining
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New England Outdoor Center
Places: Millinocket, Maine, Penobscot River, Kennebec River
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