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5 tips to help you succeed in Maine’s competitive home buying market
Genie Smith, Bank of America Updated: March 18, 2022Prospective homebuyers in Maine face one of the most competitive markets in decades. But a lending expert says there are steps you can take to increase your chances of coming out ahead.
Genie Smith, Bank of America Updated: March 18, 2022
KeyBank beefs up New England wealth management team
Renee Cordes Updated: June 29, 2021Key Private Bank adds five people to its Portland-based wealth management team serving clients in Maine and Vermont.
Renee Cordes Updated: June 29, 2021
On the Record: Jack Lufkin, of Machias Savings, believes each Maine community 'has a story to tell'
Renee Cordes Updated: June 28, 2021The southern Maine market manager of the Downeast-based bank has a background in municipal economic development, and says there are unique opportunities in each community. He says, "I bring the perspective of 'How can we get to yes?'"
Renee Cordes Updated: June 28, 2021
USDA announces its top five rural development lenders in Maine
Peter Van Allen June 23, 2021The USDA Rural Development program assists lenders in providing low- and moderate-income households the opportunity to own adequate, modest, decent, safe and sanitary homes.
Peter Van Allen June 23, 2021
Bangor Savings reports 27% growth in assets for fiscal year, earnings up 13%
Staff June 22, 2021Assets reached $6.18 billion, while net income for the year ended March 31 was $40.03 million. During fiscal 2021, Bangor Savings also completed its acquisition of Damariscotta Bank & Trust, and opened three branches.
Staff June 22, 2021
Chase opens first of five southern Maine branches as hiring continues
Renee Cordes Updated: June 21, 2021Chase's first Maine branch, located in downtown Portland, is now fully staffed at 11 people, including branch manager Kelly Eberly.
Renee Cordes Updated: June 21, 2021
Sanford-based Partners Bank will add 11th branch, expand in NH
Staff Updated: June 17, 2021Partners, which has assets of nearly $700 million, plans to open its 11th branch and its third in New Hampshire by the end of the summer.
Staff Updated: June 17, 2021
Maine again misses making Fortune 500, but gets close
William Hall June 8, 2021Maine companies haven't made the prestigious business ranking in over a decade. But a couple of them may be poised to crack the list soon, if current trends continue.
William Hall June 8, 2021
Portland software startup out to win 'tech talent war' takes home $50K LaunchPad prize
Renee Cordes Updated: June 2, 2021Industrial software maker HighByte plans to use its winnings to provide competitive salary offers to new graduates and experienced developers, effective immediately, the company's co-founder and chief marketing officer told Mainebiz.
Renee Cordes Updated: June 2, 2021
Breaking into banking: Newcomers hit the ground running in ‘fun,’ fast-paced jobs
Renee Cordes Updated: May 30, 2021Fast promotions and unlimited growth opportunities are some of the reasons young professionals are joining Maine banks. "The sky's the limit," says a recent UMaine graduate who's on the way up.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 30, 2021
New Mainers land teller jobs, as training program opens doors for immigrants
Renee Cordes Updated: May 30, 2021A program launched by a group of Maine financial institutions and Portland Adult Education is now helping immigrants begin careers in finance. For some New Mainers, the opportunity is a long-held dream.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 30, 2021
The Cubby takes top prize in Maine's Top Gun awards
Peter Van Allen May 27, 2021The Cubby, a Waterville startup that helps college students sell art work, won Maine Center for Entrepreneurs' Top Gun award.
Peter Van Allen May 27, 2021
Maine credit unions launch $100K challenge to fight hunger
Renee Cordes Updated: May 26, 2021Maine Credit Unions' 2021 Campaign for Ending Hunger includes a $100,000 month-long challenge in June to raise money for Good Shepherd Food Bank, local community food pantries and meal sites across the state.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 26, 2021
Bank of America to raise its minimum wage to $25 by 2025, hire 30-plus in Maine
Renee Cordes Updated: May 21, 2021Bank of America Corp, which employs 860 people in Maine, said it will raise its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25 by 2025. Hiring plans in Maine include bringing on more than 30 employees across a range of business and support functions.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 21, 2021
Services, food, art: Maine entrepreneurs compete to be ‘Top Gun’
Staff Updated: May 17, 2021Eight finalists from throughout Maine will compete May 26 for a $25,000 prize. Top Gun assists early-stage entrepreneurs in growing their businesses through classroom curriculum and mentoring.
Staff Updated: May 17, 2021
PCHC Jackman clinic gets boost from Skowhegan Savings
Staff Updated: May 10, 2021The grant will pay for equipment upgrades over the next five years at the clinic in northern Somerset County, as the Bangor-based health care system continues to work on ways to provide health care access for the remote area.
Staff Updated: May 10, 2021
Today's Poll
Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.
Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.
Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?
The Giving Guide
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.
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Work for ME
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.
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Groundbreaking Maine
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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The Giving Guide
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.
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Work for ME
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.
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Groundbreaking Maine
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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