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Economic Development
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After 40 years, Ellsworth chamber to move to revamped space
March 2, 2021The Ellsworth Area Chamber of Commerce is working to get its computers and phones set up in its newly refurbished space, just a stone’s throw from its location of four decades. The landlord renovated the space to keep the chamber at the center.
March 2, 2021
Gorham Savings relaunches LaunchPad business pitch contest
March 1, 2021A year after canceling in 2020 at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, organizers open the 2021 edition with a few tweaks, including a virtual finale that will be livestreamed.
March 1, 2021
Maine's largest architecture firm names 3 new principals
Updated: March 1, 2021Three architects employed by SMRT Architects and Engineers have been named principals at the Portland-based firm, bringing the total number of owners to 22.
Updated: March 1, 2021
Business leaders tackle economic inequality, pandemic in Mainebiz forum
Updated: February 26, 2021A former official with the Boston Fed was the keynote speaker at the annual Mainebiz "Five on the Future" event, which was held virtually for the first time.
Updated: February 26, 2021
Mills' $111M 'Back to Work' bond proposal gets backing from business leaders
February 25, 2021Mills' proposal includes bonding for broadband expansion, workforce development, heritage industries innovation and expanded child care as a way to strengthen and build the state's economy. A variety of business leaders say the package is needed.
February 25, 2021
Funding approved for USM student dorm, career center
Updated: February 25, 2021The $99.4 million campus development project includes the creation of a 580-bed Portland Commons Residence Hall, a Career and Student Success Center and a one-acre campus green.
Updated: February 25, 2021Maine business, education leaders press case for immigration reform
February 23, 2021The Maine Compact on Immigration, unveiled Tuesday, calls for reform at all levels and would be responsive to the needs of employers.
February 23, 2021
Portland City Council will reconsider Munjoy Hill historic district
Updated: February 23, 2021District 4 City Councilor Andrew Zarro asked the council to reconsider the vote, and has called for the city to update its policies to make equity — economic, racial, environmental — something that's considered at the outset of proposals.
Updated: February 23, 2021
Housing authorities across Maine to share $10M in federal money
February 22, 2021Federal Housing and Urban Development funding will go to 19 housing authorities, including $2.6 million to Portland, to develop and renovate public housing.
February 22, 2021
Legislature may speed funding to Loring Commerce Centre
February 22, 2021A bill that passed out of committee would move up an annual allocation of funds for the business and industrial park, which has been affected by the current economic downturn.
February 22, 2021
Portland Sea Dogs ready to play ball amid talks on hosting fans
February 19, 2021After 2020's canceled season because the pandemic, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox prepares for its return to baseball with a 2021 schedule released on Thursday. The home opener at Hadlock Field is scheduled for May 4.
February 19, 2021
On the Record: In Gorham, Kevin Jensen urges businesses to take a walk in the park
Updated: February 22, 2021A year after becoming the town's economic development director, the New York City transplant discusses what's drawn him to Maine and what might draw companies to Gorham and a planned industrial park.
Updated: February 22, 2021
After 18 years, Island Institute leader Rob Snyder steps down
February 18, 2021During his tenure, Snyder has been a driving force behind the growth and success of the Rockland-based nonprofit and its support for Maine’s island and coastal communities.
February 18, 2021
Camden considers affordable housing, maker spaces for old tannery site
February 18, 2021Town officials cited affordable housing as a key consideration for the redevelopment proposal of a century-old tannery site. One proposal calls for 35 to 50 affordable housing rental apartments.
February 18, 2021
MaineHealth gets $12.8M grant to study rural health disparities
Updated: February 18, 2021MaineHealth said it will use the funding to develop a statewide research and care network in Maine that addresses barriers associated with limited resources, expertise and access in rural areas, and will begin with the support of four clinical
Updated: February 18, 2021
Lewiston unveils new logo as part of city marketing campaign
February 17, 2021The logo and rebranding initiative result from over a year of development, including a community input process that hosted 21 focus groups and drew 14,000 survey responses.
February 17, 2021
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