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Economic Development

  • DOL: BNAS impacts not significant

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 9, 2009

    The Brunswick area economy is faring no worse than the rest of the state despite the impending closure of the Brunswick Naval Air Station, according to a state labor researcher.

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 9, 2009
  • Military money inches closer to Maine

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 9, 2009

    Nearly $50 million in federal funds slated for military construction in Maine took another step closer yesterday.

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 9, 2009
  • Report: Waterfront a development goldmine

    December 7, 2009

    A Boston company has released a new report that touts the development potential of Portland's waterfront.

    December 7, 2009
  • Bangor committee OKs $73M arena project

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 3, 2009

    A Bangor committee yesterday unanimously agreed on a $73 million arena and civic center project that would be the largest construction project in the city's history.

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 3, 2009
  • MERC plan piques community interest

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 3, 2009

    A plan to build a new $15 million trash processing operation to replace the one in Biddeford has garnered the interest of a few communities, but none have been identified.

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 3, 2009
  • Brewer searches for Lemforder replacement

    Aimee Thibodeau December 2, 2009

    The city of Brewer is being proactive when it comes to losing its second-largest taxpayer, trying to create a smooth transition for the community and employees of ZF-Lemforder.

    Aimee Thibodeau December 2, 2009
  • Casino on the table for Lewiston

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 2, 2009

    A Lewiston anesthesiologist hopes to bring a casino to the city on a downtown parcel currently occupied by Bates Mill No. 5.

    The Mainebiz News Staff December 2, 2009
  • The story behind landmark legislation

    Erik Carson, Greg Mitchell, Keith Luke And Harvey Rosenfeld November 30, 2009

    Erik Carson, Greg Mitchell, Keith Luke And Harvey Rosenfeld November 30, 2009
  • Better branding | A new initiative shifts the economic focus to what Maine does well

    Christian Milneil November 30, 2009

    “Charting the Course” is written by GrowSmart Maine, a Portland nonprofit that promotes and encourages new ways of thinking about Maine’s future.

    Christian Milneil November 30, 2009
  • Mindy Favreau November 30, 2009
  • State to earn extra millions from Bangor slots

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 24, 2009

    Hollywood Slots in Bangor is expected to generate $3.4 million more for state programs this fiscal year than originally projected.

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 24, 2009
  • Rumford, Mexico picked for recovery program

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 24, 2009

    Two towns in western Maine have been chosen for a national pilot program to jumpstart the area's small businesses.

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 24, 2009
  • Retail sales continue downward trend

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 19, 2009

    Retail sales continue to slide, dropping 7.2% in September over the same month last year.

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 19, 2009
  • Chamber nears decision on new president

    Carol Coultas November 18, 2009

    Interviews with the five top prospects for president of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce are under way, with expectations that a new leader for the 800-member organization will be on board in early January.

    Carol Coultas November 18, 2009
  • Brewer takes home award for mill cleanup work | The Mainebiz News Staff

    November 18, 2009

    Brewer city officials traveled this week to the 2009 National Brownfields Conference in New Orleans to accept one of the highest accolades possible for its work in redeveloping the former Eastern Fine Paper Co.

    November 18, 2009
  • Cruise season results mixed

    November 16, 2009

    The sight of towering cruise ships, with their white, bulging bodies and sleek lines of windows, was common at Portland's waterfront this summer.

    November 16, 2009

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Summer is in full swing, and many readers are thinking about where to go next.

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