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Economic Development
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USM will work to boost Greenland tourism and Maine's ties to Arctic
Updated: December 9, 2020The University of Southern Maine is deepening its ties to the Arctic with a new collaborative project aimed at helping Greenland prepare and shape its budding tourism industry.
Updated: December 9, 2020
Growing Portland coffee startup lands spot at Thompson's Point
Updated: December 7, 2020Rwanda Bean Coffee is currently working on licensing and permitting for the 2,400-square-foot space at Thompson's Point, where it is working to get a roaster installed and plans to set up an espresso bar.
Updated: December 7, 2020
King, Collins join push to extend federal tax relief for craft brewers
Updated: December 7, 2020If federal protections are not extended, craft alcohol producers in Maine and nationwide will see their excise taxes double in real terms in the new year, warns the head of the Maine Brewers' Guild.
Updated: December 7, 2020
Coastal Enterprises' latest annual impact: $38.5M in capital to 78 businesses
Updated: December 3, 2020The Brunswick-based community development financial institution released its latest impact report on Wednesday for its 2020 fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30.
Updated: December 3, 2020
Portland chamber taking city to court over new minimum wage ordinance
Updated: December 1, 2020The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce and five of its member businesses announced Tuesday they will sue the city to resolve questions about when a recently passed emergency minimum wage ordinance takes effect.
Updated: December 1, 2020
Scarborough track closes chapter on live harness racing
Updated: November 30, 2020The last day of live harness racing at Scarborough Downs was a bittersweet one this past Saturday for hundreds of spectators and those who worked at the track, which opened seven decades ago.
Updated: November 30, 2020
Economic Recovery Committee says Maine needs more federal stimulus to rebuild
November 25, 2020The committee, convened by Gov. Janet Mills in May, offered long-term solutions that cover innovation, education, attention to diversity and more in a final report, released Tuesday. But the initiatives will also need help from the federal
November 25, 2020
What 11 Maine business, nonprofit leaders are thankful for in 2020
Updated: November 25, 2020From enjoying the outdoors to supportive communities, here's what movers and shakers from around the state told Mainebiz they appreciate most ahead of the holiday.
Updated: November 25, 2020
Innovative Lewiston, Sanford housing initiatives get boost with MaineHousing grants
November 24, 2020The Community Solutions Grants include $75,000 for Lewiston to support application for a transformative $30 million HUD grant, and $150,000 for a program in Sanford that rehabs foreclosed housing for resale.
November 24, 2020
Maine adult-use marijuana retailers gross $1.4M in first month of legal sales
Updated: November 24, 2020Preliminary data released on Monday shows that smokable pot made up 76% of sales, while concentrates accounted for 14% and infused products comprised 10%.
Updated: November 24, 2020
Trial lawyers leave Lewiston firm to start statewide practice
November 20, 2020Benjamin R. Gideon and Taylor A. Asen recently left Berman & Simmons to start their own statewide trial practice from New Gloucester, with plans to soon add locations in downtown Portland and Bangor.
November 20, 2020
Maine specialty crop growers get $500K in fed funds to expand growth
November 19, 2020Recipients include the Maine Maple Producers Association, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Alliance and University of Maine’s Maine Food and Agriculture Center.
November 19, 2020
Falmouth begins long-term planning process, with out-of-state help
November 18, 2020The Portland suburb is beginning a $63,000 research project, including opinion-gathering about future development, as part of an overhaul of the town's comprehensive plan for the first time in nearly a decade.
November 18, 2020
In Portland, MedRhythms and Roux Institute team up on research, talent development
Updated: November 18, 2020MedRhythms Inc. and The Roux Institute unveiled a partnership Tuesday aimed at generating strategic research collaborations, internships and coop opportunities for Roux Institute graduate students at the Portland medical technology startup.
Updated: November 18, 2020
Auburn looks to build on development surge with new staff structure, marketing
November 17, 2020The city is building on a surge of development and looking to add more, as well as lure new residents, with a restructure of its economic development staff, streamlined development process and new slogan.
November 17, 2020
Bubbles and beer: Portland craft brewery will serve outside this winter in mini-tents
Updated: November 18, 2020Heather Sanborn, owner and director of business operations at Rising Tide Brewing Co. in Portland, shares some details about the Quebec-inspired innovation in a Q&A with Mainebiz.
Updated: November 18, 2020
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