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Economic Development
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Report urges North Woods collaboration
November 5, 2009A group tasked with charting the future of the Maine North Woods has released a study calling for collaborative efforts between public and private entities.
November 5, 2009
Collaboration key in downtown revitalization
November 4, 2009This Halloween, three local bar/restaurants worked together to bring Cumulus Radio to Bangor's downtown square for a festive, costume contest finale, capping each of the three businesses' own in-house costume contests.
November 4, 2009- November 4, 2009
Scarborough seeks development input
November 2, 2009A draft of Scarborough's vision for economic development is available for public review and comment, a necessary step in its adoption, according to Scarborough development officials.
November 2, 2009Survival of the fittest | Investors can reap rewards by sticking with the pros
November 2, 2009The early-stage venture capital industry is undergoing a tectonic shift that began with an oversupply of funds coupled with an undersupply of experienced, tested fund managers.
November 2, 2009
Setting the stage | Maine's biggest industries face enormous challenges. What are they, and more importantly, how will they meet them?
November 2, 2009This is the first installment of a six-part series by economists Michael LeVert and Chuck Lawton that will explore what Maine's business decision makers really need to make a go of it. An Editor's Note follows the article.
November 2, 2009
Paperwork stunts SBA's ARC loans
November 2, 2009A new SBA loan program intended to help small businesses bridge the gap between the recession and better times has generated few results in Maine, hampered by low participation by lenders and a disjointed rollout that discouraged borrowers.
November 2, 2009Northern border panel awarded $1.5M
October 29, 2009President Obama has signed a measure that will funnel $1.5 million to the northern reaches of Maine and three other Northeast states to spur economic development.
October 29, 2009Retailers bring new jobs to Hermon
October 26, 2009Two new retail stores in Hermon are expected to add 50 jobs by next year.
October 26, 2009
Studies fortify Pike quarry battle
October 26, 2009As the battle between Idexx Laboratories and Pike Industries in Westbrook wages on, the two local heavyweights have unleashed their latest weapon: economic impact studies.
October 26, 2009Building momentum … or not
October 26, 2009Maine is faring better than many states in its speed with awarding stimulus-funded construction projects, but that was about the best news economist Ken Simonson had to share at the Portland meeting of the Maine Chapter of the Associated General C
October 26, 2009Creating community | FusionBangor sees results from young professionals network
October 26, 2009Program director of FusionBangor, a networking and professional development group of young professionals in the Bangor region
October 26, 2009
Husson University picks a new president
October 21, 2009Husson University today named a finance professor from Indiana's University of Evansville to be its next president.
October 21, 2009Plum Creek approval appealed
October 21, 2009Three environmental groups have filed an appeal of the state's approval of Plum Creek Timber Co.'s massive development in the Moosehead Lake region.
October 21, 2009Off the top of your head | What you need to know about using web statistics to better market your business
October 19, 2009Owner of The Internet Educator, a web strategy company based in Freeman Township that offers seminars and consulting services
October 19, 2009
The right impression | The economy presents opportunities for rebranding, but the bigger question is whether your company is ready
October 19, 2009In the last few weeks, people around town have walked up to Kennebunk Savings Bank President Brad Paige to shake his hand or pat him on the back. “They’ve congratulated me on the purchase of Morris Insurance,” Paige says.
October 19, 2009
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