Skowhegan woman earns national recognition

Amber Lambke

In the last 20 years, the face of corporate leadership has begun to change – and many of those new faces are women. From boardrooms to balance sheets, female CEOs are making a powerful impact, reshaping industries once dominated by men. Their rise marks real progress, but it’s not yet the finish line. Women are still vastly underrepresented in top executive roles, particularly in the country’s most influential companies.

To spotlight the women changing that narrative, MarketBeat.com, a financial media company, surveyed 3,021 people to uncover the most inspirational female leaders in the country. The aim? To celebrate both household names and hidden heroes – leaders whose stories deserve a wider audience.

Amber Lambke, of Skowhegan – Co-Founder & CEO; Maine Grains

Amber Lambke co-founded Maine Grains, a company revitalizing the local grain economy by producing stone-milled flour and other grain products. Operating out of a repurposed jailhouse in Skowhegan, Maine Grains supports regional agriculture and promotes sustainable food systems. Lambke’s leadership has positioned the company as a model for community-based food production. She was ranked 111th in the country.

Housed in a Victorian-era jailhouse the Somerset Grist Mill / Maine Grains sources grains from local farmers, and has fostered the creation of a CSA and a farmer’s market that provides local produce to area residents. Maine Grains specializes in freshly milled, organic and heritage grains for stoneground flour and rolled oats, selling to bakers, brewers, and chefs throughout the Northeast. Their restaurant, the Miller’s Table at Maine Grains information below.

The gristmill is also home to the Maine Grains Dry Goods Store, The Miller’s Table cafe, Happyknits yarn shop, the Skowhegan Farmer’s Market, and the Maine Grain Alliance teaching kitchen.

The business is located at 42 Court Street, in Skowhegan, Maine