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The money, from the a recent federal appropriations bill, allows Bath Housing to expedite Phase II of the project, considered an important development given the ongoing need for housing in the community.
Where there were once vacant lots and fields, there's now a crop of apartments, coffee shops, retail stores and other development. More is on the way.
Development of the former mill, which had an industrial explosion in 2020 and closed last year, will focus on businesses looking to be near forest resources. About 1 million square feet of industrial space will be available.
The county’s labor force, business creation and consumer spending power have been bolstered by New Americans, the report by a Washington, D.C., nonprofit says.
Freeport Village Station has more than 120,000 square feet of space, three-quarters of which is leased. The new management firm plans to raise the visibility of the shopping center.
The money will go toward rebuilding a bulkhead and launch ramp and installing water and sewer systems. The improvements will make the site more usable for tenants and could help them expand their businesses.
The first phase of the project, to secure the building’s integrity and to renovate the first-floor retail spaces, has been completed. Next up is bringing the space back as a fully functioning performance venue.
The first phase, soon to be completed, includes a center with an administrative wing, program staging area and new food pantry with more storage area and community space.
The founder of Working Fields is dedicated to helping others who need a second chance after addiction, criminal convictions or other barriers. The agency assigns peer coaches to help employees succeed at their new jobs.
Shannon Landwehr comes from a career in finance and economic development, with experience in operations, planning, marketing, budgeting and employee recruitment.
The Breaking Barriers Award goes to a 2024 Business Leader of the Year who helped grow the Somali Bantu Community Association from a seedling group to a thriving collaboration of New American farmers.
When Interstate 295 was built in the late 1960s, Libbytown was severed from the rest of Portland. A transportation plan addresses safety and access issues that resulted.
The park’s geography and history as a manufacturing site are some of the reasons the open space is so valued by the town of Fairfield.
The counties face major economic challenges, but have abundant opportunities in areas like energy production, aerospace and value-added wood products.
Plans emerging from the industry-led Seafood Economic Accelerator for Maine include creation of a promotional council to enhance the seafood brand, find new markets and strengthen the overall food economy.
MEREDA's annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase presented a mixed outlook for the year in many categories, including hospitality, commercial, residential and multifamily projects.