Portland Fish Exchange manager reports December shortfall, recommends future server replacement funding
Jan 8, 2026
The PFE exchange manager reported December landings of $142,000 against a $200,000 budget and a negative net income for the month, and recommended budgeting $20,000 for server replacement in five years; members agreed detailed P&L review should be handled by the finance committee.
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Robert Vanmeter, manager for the Portland Fish Exchange, told the PFE subcommittee that December saw eight auctions and $142,000 in landings compared with a $200,000 budget, producing a negative variance for the month. "We had 8 auctions. A 142,000 was landed with a budget of 200,000," Vanmeter said as he reviewed auction results and monthly finances.
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