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How to raise funds for your nonprofit during recessionary times
Joseph M. Pratt August 26, 2020A senior wealth manager who has served on boards urges nonprofits to keep financial records in order and update written policies. And don't overlook individual donors, who are responsible for 71 cents of every dollar given to nonprofits.
Joseph M. Pratt August 26, 2020
New pitch competition aims to help Maine's marine and coastal businesses
Staff August 25, 2020Maine Sea Grant hopes to tap into the Maine coast's "tradition of ingenuity" by launching a pitch competition that offers winners up to $15,000 for new or existing projects.
Staff August 25, 2020
'Stick to who you are' and other tips from startup stars in Mainebiz forum
Renee Cordes August 18, 2020From storytelling to succession planning, five Maine entrepreneurs shared practical tips, insights and mistakes they've made in Tuesday's hour-long virtual Mainebiz Small Business Forum.
Renee Cordes August 18, 2020
CEO check-ins, tech leaps: Companies share ‘safe return’ to business lessons
Laurie Schreiber August 18, 2020The pandemic forced businesses to find ways to make employees and customers feel safe.
Laurie Schreiber August 18, 2020Three new honorees among 12 Maine companies to make prestigious Inc. 5000 list
Staff August 13, 2020The annual list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. contained many names from previous rankings, but also a few newcomers.
Staff August 13, 2020
Maine Community Foundation launches new land conservation grant programs
Staff August 11, 2020Two new Maine Community Foundation grant programs, one for general support and one for acquisition, replace the Fund for Maine Land Conservation.
Staff August 11, 2020
Biddeford broadband carrier joins growing ranks of Maine's B Corps
Renee Cordes Updated: August 11, 2020With GWI in Biddeford, Maine now has nine B Corps, which are certified for meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and legal accountability. More B Corps in the state are expected soon.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 11, 2020
The 2020 Mainebiz Women to Watch: In an unusual year, five remarkable business leaders
August 10, 2020This year's recipients of the Mainebiz honors, now in their 12th year, represent a wide variety of business sectors and geographies across the state.
August 10, 2020
Giving Notebook: Habitat home repairs, KeyBank funding for nonprofits
Renee Cordes Updated: August 10, 2020Habitat for Humanity of Grater Portland said it will use a $90,000 Community Development Block Grant to expand help for low-income homeowners to make needed repairs, while KeyBank announces grants to fund COVID-19 relief and social justice.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 10, 2020
Bangor’s Coffee Hound wins Big Gig’s virtual pitch-off
Staff August 7, 2020During the pandemic, the company pivoted from primarily café sales to expanded manufacturing opportunities and new wholesale partnerships.
Staff August 7, 2020
Women to Watch: Heidi Neal has carved a new retail niche in Maine
Peter Van Allen Updated: August 10, 2020A former banker, she leveraged her finance career into a retail one. The pet supply boutique Neal bought with her husband in 2010 has grown into a chain of seven across Maine. With more people getting dogs during the pandemic, the stores have been
Peter Van Allen Updated: August 10, 2020Northeast Bank earnings soar 63% for the year
Staff July 30, 2020The sale of Paycheck Protection Program loans helped the Portland-based bank turn from a quarterly loss last year to an $11 million profit in Q4 of this one. Year-end results increased dramatically as well.
Staff July 30, 2020Camden National posts 17% drop in Q2 earnings
Renee Cordes Updated: July 29, 2020The company attributed the decrease in net income to higher provision expenses in response to the pandemic, while Camden's president and CEO said the bank remains well-positioned to withstand the uncertainty caused by the crisis.
Renee Cordes Updated: July 29, 2020
Maine auto-racing legend, real estate developer Bob Bahre dies at age 93
Staff July 28, 2020Under his ownership, Oxford Plains Speedway became one of the country's most popular venues for short-track auto racing. Bahre also led the development of shopping centers and homes across Maine, and was a prominent backer of Oxford Casino.
Staff July 28, 2020
How to choose the best commercial lease for your business
Drew Anderson Updated: June 23, 2021Even in the best of times, commercial leases can be challenging to navigate. In the wake of COVID-19, most business owners are reconsidering a number of factors as they work their way back to something that resembles normal.
Drew Anderson Updated: June 23, 2021
How to strengthen your board and improve your competitive edge
Ward Graffam Updated: June 11, 2021A good board can provide a competitive advantage to your business. But companies need to periodically evaluate what skills they need on their board in order to make use of that advantage.
Ward Graffam Updated: June 11, 2021
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.
This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.
But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.
When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.
More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy,
The Giving Guide
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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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