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Economic Development
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Immigrant Welcome Center seeks next leader to carry on Nahimana's legacy
Updated: September 4, 2020The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center is seeking a new executive director to succeed — but not replace — the late Alain J. Nahimana.
Updated: September 4, 2020
Portland cold storage plan seeks to overcome next hurdles
September 3, 2020A Planning Board workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 8, on a proposal that faced some delays because of the pandemic. Consortium members tell Mainebiz they are now targeting an early December construction start.
September 3, 2020
Eight 'essential' community facilities to receive $5.4M in USDA funding
Updated: September 3, 2020From Westbrook to Waterville to Littleton, the loans and grants will help with infrastructure improvements and equipment purchases.
Updated: September 3, 2020
Maine Credit Union Notebook: 'Dogust' days, fight against hunger, Westbrook branch move
Updated: September 2, 2020A roundup of Maine credit union news covers an initiative by Town & Country Federal Credit Union and the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, and other recent developments.
Updated: September 2, 2020
Island Institute wins $300K contract to roadmap Maine's marine economy
September 1, 2020Over three years, the Rockland-based institute will guide the development of a strategic plan for growing the state's marine economy, increasing its resiliency and filling skills gaps in the workforce.
September 1, 2020
Spies will step down as CEO at CEI Capital Management
September 1, 2020Charles J. Spies III, who led the Coastal Enterprises Inc. subsidiary for 14 years, will be succeeded on Oct. 1 by Traci R. Vaine, now chief compliance officer.
September 1, 2020
MTI awards $2.16M to 10 innovation projects, funding 1,600 jobs across Maine
Updated: September 1, 2020Recipients include Brunswick-based STARC Systems, which was awarded $307,500 towards a $4.57 million project to invest in automated equipment for infection isolation solutions to help stop the spread of COVID-19 within hospitals.
Updated: September 1, 2020Millinocket inn gets business license back as COVID outbreak investigation continues
August 31, 2020As of Friday, there were 123 COVID cases statewide stemming from a wedding and reception at the Big Moose Inn and Frederica's Restaurant in Millinocket, including 54 cases at the York County Jail.
August 31, 2020Mid-Maine Chamber postpones B2B trade show until next year
August 26, 2020The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce expected its Business to Business Showcase to draw over 2,000 attendees last March. But because of the pandemic, the chamber won't hold the event until the spring of 2021.
August 26, 2020
Nominate a business trailblazer to the 2020 Mainebiz Next list
August 21, 2020Do you know a Maine business trailblazer making an impact in his or her industry and the state's economy?
August 21, 2020
Thompson's Point development a brownfields 'success story,' EPA director says
August 20, 2020Thompson's Point's history as a marine and railroad industry hub, followed by decades of industrial use and neglect, created an undesirable wasteland.
August 20, 2020
Maine Outdoor Brands embarks on license plate fundraiser
Updated: August 31, 2020A portion of proceeds from the specialty plate would be used to support education, marketing and workforce development for Maine's $3 billion outdoor industry.
Updated: August 31, 2020
Central Aroostook business boom offers ‘encouraging signs’
Updated: August 24, 2020The head of the region's chamber of commerce says a combination of new businesses, new growth for existing ones, and new business owners are all “encouraging signs” after closures during the pandemic.
Updated: August 24, 2020
Katahdin Region’s economy takes big steps, but smaller ones may make the difference
Updated: August 24, 2020For the eight towns straddling Penobscot and Aroostook counties, economic growth may come as the result of a steady stream of "micro-transformations," led by entrepreneurs motivated by outdoor attractions — and the pandemic.
Updated: August 24, 2020
Despite US-Canada border restrictions, Houlton holds on
Updated: August 24, 2020Houlton is the site of a busy border crossing between the United State and Canada, and international travelers have long spurred the town's economy. But all that changed when the pandemic hit. Still, some local businesses are optimistic.
Updated: August 24, 2020
Make Maine 'work-at-home state,' fix broadband challenge, King says
August 19, 2020In an interview with Mainebiz, U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said Maine has a chance to become a base for remote workers, but it still needs to improve broadband connectivity in many areas.
August 19, 2020
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