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Economic Development

  • Like the real estate motto, Maine offers location, location, location

    Peter Van Allen February 23, 2015

    During hard times or hard winters, Maine and Mainers chug along. Yet there are always those asking how Maine can grow and prosper.

    Peter Van Allen February 23, 2015

  • Boston Globe highlights Biddeford mill revival

    February 9, 2015

    A Boston Globe story about Biddeford’s mill revival was featured on the top fold of the newspaper’s business section on Sunday.

    February 9, 2015

  • Out-of-state worker recruitment aided by various programs

    Jennifer Van Allen February 9, 2015

    Portland's fastest-growing companies are working hard to recruit the workers they need.

    Jennifer Van Allen February 9, 2015

  • As Aroostook goes, so goes the rest of Maine

    Peter Van Allen February 9, 2015

    Back in October, when Senior Writer James McCarthy and I first paid a visit to Aroostook County, potatoes were not the only things on our minds.

    Peter Van Allen February 9, 2015

  • Shipyard Brewing plans $4M expansion

    February 6, 2015

    Portland-based Shipyard Brewing Co., the state’s largest brewery, is planning to invest $4 million to improve its operations and its national reach.

    February 6, 2015

  • Portland’s middle-income earners feel the squeeze

    January 26, 2015

    Portland has been experiencing a housing development boom in the past few years, but it hasn’t helped middle-income earners, according to a new report.

    January 26, 2015

  • State gets extra $4.3M for small business

    January 21, 2015

    The state has received an extra $4.3 million that will be used to help small businesses attract more capital and create jobs as part of a federal initiative.

    January 21, 2015

  • Five Maine economists give us their 2015 outlook

    Dylan Martin January 12, 2015

    It’s that time of year again. Like we do every January, Mainebiz has asked five prominent Maine economists what they think the New Year will bring for the Pine Tree State.

    Dylan Martin January 12, 2015

  • Moosehead Lake region studies how it can attract more people

    Jennifer Van Allen January 12, 2015

    What makes the Moosehead Lake region worth a visit? Why is it a great place in which to live, or even build business?A group of local business and government leaders is trying to answer those questions, and get the message out.

    Jennifer Van Allen January 12, 2015

  • Biddeford gives final OK to $50M mixed-use plan

    January 8, 2015

    A developer’s $50 million plan to transform Biddeford’s Lincoln Mill into a hotel and apartment complex is moving forward after receiving final approval from the city’s Planning Board.

    January 8, 2015

  • Portland Technology Park to get first tenant

    January 6, 2015

    The city of Portland has successfully attracted its first tenant, an Auburn-based insurance company, to the city’s year-old technology park.

    January 6, 2015

  • Franklin County chamber names new leader

    December 26, 2014

    The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce has named Penny Meservier as its new executive director. She begins on Jan. 2.

    December 26, 2014

  • Bucksport pop-up shops to boost businesses

    December 17, 2014

    The town of Bucksport has funded the creation of four “pop-up” retail stores as a way to support local businesses and look beyond Bucksport’s identity as a mill town.

    December 17, 2014

  • N.H. firm to invest $18M in Saco mill project

    December 5, 2014

    A New Hampshire developer plans to invest $18 million to transform a large former mill in Saco into residential apartments and retail space.

    December 5, 2014

  • Kennebec Valley Chamber names new CEO

    December 4, 2014

    The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce has named Ross Cunningham as its new president and CEO, effective Jan. 5.

    December 4, 2014

  • Auburn officials say no to expanded TIF

    December 2, 2014

    The Auburn City Council said it will not consider an expanded Tax Increment Financing district for an industrial park that contains Hartt Transportation Systems.

    December 2, 2014

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Has this summer's rainy weather affected business?
Poll Description

The 2025 summer tourism season has gotten off to a rainy start, with rain affecting at least part of each weekend so far.  

For businesses like wedding venues, tour boats or restaurants that depend on outdoor seating, rain can put a damper on attendance and sales. 

Office-based businesses may not be as affected.

And farms, orchards and nurseries may welcome rain — as long as it doesn't come with high winds or all at once. 

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