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Darrell McCrum, co-owner of the largest potato farm in Maine, was in New York City this week as part of a national Frito Lay ad campaign.
A new federal program finances wood processing facilities utilizing wood products from at-risk forests. The USDA Forest Service identified Maine woodlands that fit the profile.
Maine businesses had their share of rough patches in 2024.
From clam chowder beer for April 1 to an AI mouse, here are some unusual stories that we relished writing this year.
From more milling capacity and increased storage to a seaweed powder mill and automated production lines, agriculture and aquaculture continue to play a big role in the economy.
The editorial staff at Mainebiz reflects on favorite stories from 2024.
The money is expected to help landowners adopt sustainable practices like managing invasive species and enhancing carbon sequestration
The fund is working with the community to shape a permanent conservation solution. The land supports a working forest, maple sugaring and habitats and recreation.
Like many Maine businesses, dairy farms are dealing with "a lack of interested and qualified employees." The sector shrank from 602 farms in 1994 to 140 today.
The model allows shoppers who use food benefits at farmers' markets, farm stands and small retail stores to receive matching funds, coupons or discounts.
Wyoming-based Vertical Harvest will receive $500,000 from the Finance Authority of Maine to help finalize the construction of a nearly complete facility in Westbrook.
From biofuel to genetic testing to boatbuilding, 48 technology-driven companies received a total of $7 million in state grants to create jobs and strengthen the innovation economy.
The grant will support budding food businesses and local farms on the midcoast while also bolstering efforts to reduce food insecurity.
There was a smorgasbord of winners at the 2024 Golden Fork Awards, announced Friday during the Maine Food Producer Showcase in Portland.
The project is designed to help Maine's wild blueberry industry become more resilient to climate challenges, including rainfall and the increased risk of late-frost events.
The 20,000-square-foot building quadruples the company’s floor malting capacity, giving Blue Ox the largest such facility outside of Europe.
The plan is to build a milkhouse with greater bulk tank storage, setting the stage for the potential introduction of a robotic milking system to achieve greater efficiency.
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
In this post-pandemic world, people are feeling stretched thin with overbooked calendars and a never-ending list of events to attend.
In the past couple of years, new events have been added to the must-attend list, including Northeastern University's Roux Institute, which teamed up with the Maine Technology Institute for a new event series, "Breakthrough Maine."
Other upcoming business events in Portland include "Eggs & Issues: Seriously, Another Hotel?!" on Oct. 16, hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber, Maine Community Bank's 2025 LaunchPad Live Event on Oct. 21 and the "13th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Summit" on Oct. 28.
And don't forget the 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 celebration on Nov. 6.
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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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