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In this issue, we honor 11 businesspeople who are changing Maine's economy for the better. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds, occupations and parts of the state. If there is a single trait they share, it is that they saw an opportunity or an unmet need. And in each case, the Next List honorees pursued their goals with unusual passion, creativity and stick-to-it-ness.
Lisa Liberatore is a chronic entrepreneur, cofounding Scratchpad, an accelerator that works with scalable female-led Bangor area entrepreneurs, and launching several other ventures.
Kristina Cannon, of North Anson, is executive director of Main Street Skowhegan. In her four years in the post, she’s brought new attention to the Kennebec River mill town.
Flowfold, run by University of Maine classmates Charles Friedman, Devin McNeill and James Morin, is a growing brand of high-performance, minimalist outdoor and lifestyle bags, packs and accessories.
Marina Bowie, who was named executive director of Biobased Maine in August, sits down with Mainebiz to discuss the future use of biomass from the state's forests, farms and ocean waters.
Portland Container Co., will team up with a Houlton company, Tiny Homes of Maine, to outfit the container startup's OpBox products.
A contributing expert explains what you should be prepared to do, and not do, when you take a seat on a nonprofit's board.
The 11 leaders on this year’s Mainebiz Next list are making their mark across the state.
The Mainebiz round-up of businesses and individuals that have been making changes in recent weeks. Check out our compilation of new hires, promotions, accomplishments and more.
Monday is Earth Day — the annual celebration, dating to 1970, of our planet and its environment.
Created by a United Nations proclamation, Earth Day has grown to include a wide range of events in more than 190 countries. The official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics." The day, April 22, also has led to the designation of April as Earth Month.
Mainers and Maine businesses have long strived to protect the natural environment of the state and of the world.
One recent example: Allagash Brewing Co., based in Portland, has teamed up with Patagonia Provisions, the outdoor clothing maker's food and beverage business, to make a limited-edition beer from organic ingredients including Kernza. That's the trademarked name for a perennial grain, harvested from a form of wheatgrass, with long roots that protect soil from erosion, minimize the need for tilling, and help sequester carbon.
The 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.
Learn MoreWork 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.
Learn MoreThis special publication examines the innovation infrastructure in Maine and the resources available to help entrepreneurs at the various stages of their journey.
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.
This special publication examines the innovation infrastructure in Maine and the resources available to help entrepreneurs at the various stages of their journey.
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