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Aroostook Partnership CEO resigns after eight months on the job
Laurie Schreiber December 2, 2024Dionne has been instrumental in refining processes, organizing action committees, building connections and redeveloping the Opportunities Aroostook digital platform.
Laurie Schreiber December 2, 2024
South Portland looks to streamline development review and permitting process
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 27, 2024City councilors have expressed concerns about the timeliness of permits being issued. But recent changes have already reduced building permit processing, the city says.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 27, 2024
Kittery shipyard to make upgrades on Navy attack submarine
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 26, 2024The Hampton will undergo scheduled maintenance and system upgrades to modernize its technology and to help maintain a competitive edge in maritime operations.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 26, 2024
Wabanaki Tribes awarded nearly $1M to expand broadband connections
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 25, 2024Funds will go toward hiring for positions that will provide services such as digital skills training and to develop “connectivity hub” programs for youth.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 25, 2024
Market Basket will open 4th Maine branch with a store at the Downs in Scarborough
Renee Cordes Updated: November 21, 2024The Massachusetts-based supermarket chain plans to open an 80,000-square-foot store in Scarborough's new Town Center by the fall of 2026.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 21, 2024
Maine's GDP, R&D spending both on the rise, but labor is a serious concern, report says
Laurie Schreiber November 20, 2024The Maine Economic Growth Council’s 'Measures of Growth' report tracks 31 indicators of the state economy, providing a resource for policymakers and business leaders.
Laurie Schreiber November 20, 2024
Presque Isle's planned $53M airport terminal is preparing for take-off
Updated: November 14, 2024After years of planning, work may begin this spring to replace the Cold War-era building at Presque Isle International Airport. Nearly 20,000 people flew through PQI in 2023.
Updated: November 14, 2024
‘Legacy’ industrial sites across Maine are focus of state redevelopment help
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 23, 2024Forest bioproducts, clean energy and new uses for old infrastructure are the focus points for industrial projects across Maine slated to receive technical assistance from the state.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 23, 2024
Developer looks to community to help keep Bethel apartment project on track
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 22, 2024Cost increases for the redevelopment of a 19th-century Bethel home into apartments prompted a community campaign to raise funds for completing the project.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 22, 2024
Lightning strikes again: MacKenzie Scott gifts $15M to Brunswick-based Coastal Enterprises
William Hall October 17, 2024The philanthropist has given away $17.3 billion of her fortune to nonprofits across the U.S. Now she's re-upped her support of CEI.
William Hall October 17, 2024
Eastport resurgence: Downeast city is growing cruise ship market, site of new commerce
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 21, 2024In Washington County, Eastport is drawing more visitors — and more business — than you might think.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 21, 2024Editor's Note: Go East, young startup!
Peter Van Allen Updated: October 21, 2024While Maine’s midcoast and Downeast regions are often defined by the fishing and tourism industries, they are also notable for a broader range of small businesses and startups.
Peter Van Allen Updated: October 21, 2024
Brunswick Landing leader Kristine Logan is stepping down in wake of toxic foam spill
William Hall October 11, 2024After facing criticism related to a recent spill of toxic firefighting foam at Brunswick Executive Airport, Kristine Logan has resigned as executive director of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority.
William Hall October 11, 2024
Maine's rural downtowns are the focus of historic preservation grant
Laurie Schreiber October 9, 2024Subgrants will go to historic property owners for preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or energy-efficiency projects.
Laurie Schreiber October 9, 2024
Meet the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 — rising stars who are changing the state
Updated: October 7, 2024For the third year, Mainebiz is recognizing the state's up-and-comers, the next generation of leaders who are changing Maine and its economy for the better.
Updated: October 7, 2024
40 Under 40: Brandon McDonald advocates for economic progress in northern Maine
Updated: October 7, 2024Significant professional accomplishment: Since joining the Maine Small Business Development Centers in 2020, and then with the Northern Maine Development Commission, I’ve had the honor of assisting hundreds of Maine businesses in securing o
Updated: October 7, 2024
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In this post-pandemic world, people are feeling stretched thin with overbooked calendars and a never-ending list of events to attend.
In the past couple of years, new events have been added to the must-attend list, including Northeastern University's Roux Institute, which teamed up with the Maine Technology Institute for a new event series, "Breakthrough Maine."
Other upcoming business events in Portland include "Eggs & Issues: Seriously, Another Hotel?!" on Oct. 16, hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber, Maine Community Bank's 2025 LaunchPad Live Event on Oct. 21 and the "13th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Summit" on Oct. 28.
And don't forget the 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 celebration on Nov. 6.
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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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