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Health care and job training among targets for $20.5M in federal grants in Maine
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 25, 2025Training an outdoor recreation workforce, developing a shared commercial kitchen and modernizing health care campuses are on the docket for federal grants.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: July 25, 2025
In parts of rural Maine, housing crisis is ‘not a single-issue challenge'
Laurie Schreiber July 23, 2025Throughout Piscataquis and Penobscot counties, the housing crisis is not a single-issue challenge, but a constellation of interrelated barriers, according to a report from Eastern Maine Development Corp.
Laurie Schreiber July 23, 2025
In eastern Maine, grant program has helped jumpstart businesses stalled by pandemic
Laurie Schreiber July 20, 2025Weatherization of an events venue reduced weather-related disruptions and draw more bookings and new business for local vendors. Childcare organizations expanded capacity.
Laurie Schreiber July 20, 2025
Renys to move into former Big Lots store in Augusta
Renee Cordes June 23, 2025The discount retailer aims to open a store at Shaw's Plaza on Western Avenue before Christmas, the company's president told Mainebiz.
Renee Cordes June 23, 2025
Portland mulls measure to curb storefront vacancies
Tina Fischer June 20, 2025A proposed ordinance for the city's Arts District would require property owners to fill empty storefronts with temporary art installations or experiences.
Tina Fischer June 20, 2025
How to inspire college grads to choose Maine — again
Katie Shorey, Live + Work in Maine June 16, 2025Let's stop treating returning to Maine as a fallback and start treating it as a smart, strategic move, writes guest contributor Katie Shorey.
Katie Shorey, Live + Work in Maine June 16, 2025
From glamping to paddleboarding, outdoor firms in Bethel find niches in the local economy
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 16, 2025Building on its strategic location in the middle of prime ski and trail country, numerous businesses have been opening, expanding or transitioning in the Oxford County town of Bethel. The local chamber is creating new branding and marketing assets
Laurie Schreiber Updated: June 16, 2025
Lewiston-Auburn punches above its weight to tackle housing shortages
Tina Fischer Updated: June 16, 2025The housing squeeze has resulted in roughly half of workers in both cities commuting close to two hours daily from their homes in more rural areas.
Tina Fischer Updated: June 16, 2025
Ellsworth is looking to add to downtown business mix
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 26, 2025The city is looking to fill vacant storefronts as a next step to build on recent economic development activity.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 26, 2025
Freeport hires design team to create a plan for future housing and transportation options
Tina Fischer May 16, 2025The Village Corridor Initiative is the town's vision for creating a more dynamic downtown, focused on increased housing and transportation options along U.S. Route 1.
Tina Fischer May 16, 2025
Newsworthy people and performances for May 19, 2025
Updated: May 19, 2025A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
Updated: May 19, 2025
Federal government restores $4.5M Maine Sea Grant funding
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 5, 2025Money was made immediately available for the upcoming year, with funding for two additional years contingent on future appropriations by Congress.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 5, 2025
Fairfield seeks public input on downtown development opportunities
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 14, 2025The Somerset County town is looking at business development, green spaces and waterfront, housing opportunities and transportation improvements.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 14, 2025
Maine poised to leverage ‘blue economy’ opportunities, despite obstacles
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 1, 2025Maine has a long history of sustainable use of its ocean and coastal resources. But the state’s efforts to support ocean-related industries have been “disorganized.”
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 1, 2025
AI expert to join Central Maine Growth Council for year-long residency
Renee Cordes March 17, 2025As an entrepreneur-in-residence Randolph Jones will help startups and entrepreneurs tap into two federally funded programs.
Renee Cordes March 17, 2025
Thomas College VP nominated as Maine’s next economics commissioner
Laurie Schreiber March 5, 2025Michael Duguay is executive director of the Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation at Thomas College, and has experience in economic and community development.
Laurie Schreiber March 5, 2025
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Small Business Saturday, the annual tradition that encourages shoppers to support local, independent retailers and entrepreneurs, marked its 16th rendition on Nov. 29, with events held across the nation.
Founded by American Express in 2010, the yearly event has become an essential part of the holiday shopping season. The Small Business Administration became the official co-sponsor in 2011.
Last year, shoppers turned out in full force to support their local communities, generating an estimated $22 billion in spending at small retailers and restaurants.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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