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Economic Development

  • Casino backers outspending foes

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 14, 2010

    Proponents of a four-season resort casino in Oxford County have raised $2.1 million to convince voters to approve it next month, outspending the project's opponents 10-to-1.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 14, 2010

  • $29M civic center renovation wins support

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 12, 2010

    A task force charged with guiding the future of the Cumberland County Civic Center unanimously voted last week to recommend a nearly $30 million renovation for the existing arena.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 12, 2010

  • Study shows Portland has a 'thinking' economy

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 5, 2010

    What is Portland's work force particularly good at? Thinking, it turns out.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 5, 2010

  • Economic development on the right collaborative track

    Thaxter Trafton October 4, 2010

    Commissioner, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development  

    Thaxter Trafton October 4, 2010

  • Regional roundup | Washington County gets a boost from grants, private investment, and, of all places, Turkey

    Carol Coultas October 4, 2010

    News from Washington County has been plentiful in the past few months as energy projects progress and new natural resources-based businesses flesh out their plans. Here’s an update:  

    Carol Coultas October 4, 2010

  • Casino group mum on Oxford location

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 1, 2010

    The developers behind a $184 million proposed casino and resort in Oxford County have signed an option for land in the town of Oxford, but remain tight-lipped on its exact location.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 1, 2010

  • Downs, Ocean Prop. partner for racino

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 29, 2010

    Scarborough Downs has partnered with Portsmouth, N.H.-based developer Ocean Properties to propose a hotel, entertainment and racino complex in Biddeford.

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 29, 2010

  • Two businesses eye BNAS

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 24, 2010

    Two area businesses are racing against the clock to move into vacant facilities within Brunswick Naval Air Station.

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 24, 2010

  • Recession pros and cons | The two sides of the same (increasingly less valuable) coin

    Shephen Vlachos September 20, 2010

    A recession has two faces. One is smiling, that of the upstart small business owners launching new endeavors full of hope, vigor and promise.

    Shephen Vlachos September 20, 2010

  • MITC post to attract foreign capital

    Carol Coultas September 20, 2010

    Last week, a group of Norway executives from WindSea, an international company interested in renewable energy, took a tour through Harbor Technologies to assess a potential business relationship with the Brunswick-based composites manufacturer.

    Carol Coultas September 20, 2010

  • Chamber to host forums on economic development

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 16, 2010

    The Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of breakfast forums focusing on economic development in the region.

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 16, 2010

  • Brunswick OKs grants for BNAS tenant

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 9, 2010

    The town of Brunswick will support two applications for state funding to allow a new aviation company to set up shop at the Brunswick Naval Air Station.

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 9, 2010

  • Winning numbers

    Mal Leary September 6, 2010

    Maine eyes privatizing lottery

    Mal Leary September 6, 2010

  • Learning to grow | Building a mentoring culture at your business

    Susan Degrandpre September 6, 2010

    “Advice Squad” is written by members of the Maine Chapter of the Association for Consulting Expertise, a trade organization of 88 consultants around the state.

    Susan Degrandpre September 6, 2010

  • Cutting our way to failure | More investment and better public-private coordination needed for economic growth

    Christopher St. John September 6, 2010

    How can the public sector and private sector work together to build an economy that works for everyone?

    Christopher St. John September 6, 2010

  • Old Town city manager lauded for leadership

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 2, 2010

    Old Town City Manager Peggy Daigle has been recognized by the Maine Town and City Management Association for her role in the redevelopment of Old Town Fuel & Fiber.

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 2, 2010

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Do you have a side hustle?
Poll Description

In the latest installment of our “Made in Maine” series, we visit the Gorham studio of textile designer Erin Flett, who has turned her after-hours basement side hustle into a well-known brand with a national wholesale network.

Nationwide, side hustlers started a record number of businesses during the pandemic. Today, a growing number of younger professionals are supplementing their income with a side job, as shown in a survey by Bankrate, the personal finance website. It found that 34% of Gen Zers (ages 18 to 28) have a side hustle, outpacing millennials (31%), Gen Xers (23%) and boomers (22%).

While some people can turn their side gigs into profitable businesses, others keep hustling their entire working lives –  or have neither the time nor the interest to do so. 

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