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Economic Development
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An Aroostook County town's plan for cultural center wins key grant
Updated: February 26, 2025The town of Van Buren's plan to create the Acadian Arts Center received a boost as the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority’s first grant awardee.
Updated: February 26, 2025
Brunswick Landing taps Westbrook's economic development chief as next leader
February 23, 2025Daniel Stevenson, who has led economic and community development in Westbrook since 2017, will start as executive director of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority on March 3.
February 23, 2025
Cancer treatment center opens at Westbrook’s Rock Row
Updated: February 19, 2025Rock Row's medical campus is welcoming a number of health practices to the developing complex, several of which provide oncology support.
Updated: February 19, 2025
Ellsworth stokes 'micro-grant' program for downtown businesses
February 13, 2025Past awardees used the grants for needs such as restaurant equipment and oak brewing barrels and to hire an artist for logo design.
February 13, 2025
Lisbon grant program to encourage business growth in village district
Updated: February 12, 2025The program is another tool to help a critical part of town stimulate business growth and job creation.
Updated: February 12, 2025
On the Record: With new Biddeford location, My Place Teen Center aims to amplify its mission
Updated: February 10, 2025As volunteers were putting on the finishing touches at 75 Bacon St. in Biddeford, Mainebiz stopped by to see the progress and checked back in after the center opened.
Updated: February 10, 2025
Word on the street: Igloo dining spheres, retail reuses top Maine development trends in 2025
Updated: February 10, 2025To find out what’s trending across the state this year, Mainebiz checked in with city officials, real estate professionals and others in the know.
Updated: February 10, 2025
How to convert remote workers into Maine workers
Updated: February 6, 2025By converting remote workers into local employees, we strengthen our businesses, communities and economy, writes guest columnist Katie Shorey.
Updated: February 6, 2025
Skowhegan ready for new development in 2025
Updated: January 13, 2025From new development and the completion of old projects, the Skowhegan has been busy and will continue to see more growth in the new year.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Energy and foot traffic could define Portland’s retail and restaurant scene
Updated: January 13, 2025Tim Soley, president and CEO of East Brown Cow, says the Old Port remains a place that attracts new ideas.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Maine Development Foundation’s Breen sets the tone for a 'hopeful' 2025
Updated: January 13, 2025Despite workforce and housing shortages, the head of the Maine Development Foundation is optimistic about Maine's economy in 2025.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Portland mayor urges infrastructure investment, collaboration with local colleges
Updated: January 7, 2025"Infrastructure investment is a mainstay to creating a successful local economy," Mark Dion said in Monday night's State of the City address.
Updated: January 7, 2025
Maine's top economic development official to step down
January 6, 2025Heather Johnson, who was served as commissioner of the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development since 2019, will step down from the role on March 1.
January 6, 2025
What a dozen Maine movers & shakers resolve to do in 2025
Updated: January 2, 2025While the resolutions are as varied as the individuals they come from, there were a few common themes.
Updated: January 2, 2025
New businesses open in Aroostook County
Updated: December 30, 2024From shops to monuments to social services, Aroostook County had a host of ribbon-cuttings in recent months.
Updated: December 30, 2024
Main Street Skowhegan leader steps into White House spotlight
Updated: December 24, 2024Kristina Cannon and her team have secured nearly $7.9 million for projects that include the creation of a shared commercial kitchen incubator to empower local food startups.
Updated: December 24, 2024
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