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As more women control capital, they’re not only building their own portfolios but also breaking barriers in early-stage investing to support innovation and the next generation of women-led startups.
Jim Roche joined the organization as president in August 2021 after leading the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire for 17 years. He succeeded Chris Pinkham.
This year’s campaign came as many Mainers faced greater hardship due to the government shutdown and its impact on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, more commonly known as SNAP.
Susan M. Collins, a member of the interest rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee, warned that the “major, transformative and intertwined” forces shaping the economic landscape could spark more volatile business cycles and inflation.
Mara Pennell brings 20 years of financial services experience to the role in commercial, residential mortgage and consumer lending.
Jim Roche joined the organization in August 2021 after leading the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire for 17 years.
Tara Perruzzi brings more than 30 years of retail and commercial banking experience to her new role.
The move, part of a revamp outlined last month that includes store upgrades and "tech-forward" digital banking, will leave the lender with 28 retail locations in Maine.
Participants will include the CEOs of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, as well as the president of MEREDA and the CEO of Bangor Savings Bank.
The new branch is the first for the 70-year-old institution in decades. For now, Dirigo has four branches — in Lewiston, Auburn, Mechanic Falls and South Paris
The Norwich, N.Y.-based bank said it has seen “tremendous growth” in its Maine customer base in recent years.
A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, professional services firms and health care institutions in Maine.
Camden National Bank is the second-largest Maine-based bank, based on assets of $5.7 billion.
The comparisons to the second quarter of 2025 and to the third quarter of 2024 were significantly boosted by the acquisition of a western New York bank.
"We are pleased with these results and look forward to finishing the year strong," said Jon J. Prescott, president and CEO of Katahdin Trust, a Houlton-based bank with 16 locations.
Skowhegan Savings Bank, with 12 locations throughout Maine, has expanded its Fairfield branch lending team, with the promotion of a longtime employee and the addition of a new vice president and commercial lender.
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Small Business Saturday, the annual tradition that encourages shoppers to support local, independent retailers and entrepreneurs, marked its 16th rendition on Nov. 29, with events held across the nation.
Founded by American Express in 2010, the yearly event has become an essential part of the holiday shopping season. The Small Business Administration became the official co-sponsor in 2011.
Last year, shoppers turned out in full force to support their local communities, generating an estimated $22 billion in spending at small retailers and restaurants.
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Learn moreThe Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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