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Creative economy
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Portland music venue with a ‘unique niche’ sells to Colorado industry pro
August 24, 2022“My goal was to drive by in 10 years and still see it be successful,” said the seller. The buyer has a lifelong career in the industry.
August 24, 2022
UMaine’s nanocellulose research draws interest from artists, too
August 24, 2022Nanocellulose is all the buzz as an innovative material for manufacturing. Now artists are beginning to create works with this eco-friendly substance, which the University of Maine is at the forefront of developing.
August 24, 2022
Owls Head Transportation Museum begins a $9.75M redesign, expansion
August 21, 2022With over 30,000 visitors per year, the museum hopes to accommodate a growing collection and to attract the interest of younger generations.
August 21, 2022
Portland museum gets closer to expansion with short list of potential architects
Updated: August 10, 2022The Portland Museum of Art's plan for expansion and unification on Free Street moves forward with the short list of four design teams.
Updated: August 10, 2022
Nate Wildes reflects on the art and science of ‘selling’ Maine as a place to live and work
Updated: July 31, 2022The head of Live + Work in Maine talks about the strategy and opportunities for marketing the state as a place to stay — and a big challenge to doing so.
Updated: July 31, 2022
Bar Harbor’s Abbe Museum becomes one of only a few with Indigenous woman as CEO
Updated: July 26, 2022The Abbe features Wabanaki art, history and culture. Its new leader has over 25 years of experience in museums, philanthropy, social justice and the performing arts dedicated to Indigenous peoples and other communities.
Updated: July 26, 2022
Maine Outdoor Film Festival tweaks formula for 2022
Updated: July 22, 2022Festival director Nick Callanan offers a sneak preview of this year's event and his take on the state of Maine's film industry.
Updated: July 22, 2022
Maine TV series spotlighting diversity in business gears up for Season 2
Updated: July 6, 2022Season 2 of "Elevating Voices" on Maine Public Television will highlight 10 businesses from a range of sectors contributing to Maine's economic and cultural diversity.
Updated: July 6, 2022
Nobleboro startup that thinks outside the box crowned 'Greenlight Maine' winner
July 1, 2022OpBox plans to use its $25,000 prize money to document and create content for its first OpBox Village, in South Boston, according to the company's co-founder, Ben Davis.
July 1, 2022
Maine startups have a range of options when it comes to building a team
Updated: June 27, 2022A roundup from the Mainebiz Startup Hub issue shows that while marshaling talent can be tough for new companies, there are various paths to success.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Mainebiz wins two national design awards
Updated: June 13, 2022"Well-lit, technically solid environmental portraits are sized and positioned effectively throughout the layouts," judges said of Mainebiz Art Director Matt Selva's work.
Updated: June 13, 2022
Packaging startup wins $50K LaunchPad prize, hopes to fill 'manufacturing void'
June 8, 2022Tanbark Molded Fiber Products plans to use the prize money to hire a designer, CEO and co-founder Melissa LaCasse said in her winning pitch.
June 8, 2022
9 Maine arts groups will share $1M in new funding
Updated: June 1, 2022The Maine Arts Commission was the primary awardee, receiving $882,500 from the National Endowment for the Arts. Other grants support programs ranging from traditional arts to augmented reality.
Updated: June 1, 2022
Report: Maine's film industry added $64M to state economy
May 25, 2022Increasing opportunities to work remotely, demand for editorial and digital professionals, and trends toward virtual production position Maine as a desirable production base.
May 25, 2022
Midcoast music school buys its first home
Updated: May 23, 2022After six decades of concerts and music education in the midcoast region, a Rockport arts organization bought its first permanent home.
Updated: May 23, 2022
24 Maine nonprofits to share $125K in historic preservation grants
May 17, 2022Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000 each, to cover a range of expenses including paining and masonry.
May 17, 2022
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