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Economic Development
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Plans unfold for student-led redevelopment of Eaton Mountain ski area
August 18, 2020A four-season recreational planning process is in the works for the mountain, which has undergone financial peaks and valleys in recent years.
August 18, 2020
'Stick to who you are' and other tips from startup stars in Mainebiz forum
August 18, 2020From storytelling to succession planning, five Maine entrepreneurs shared practical tips, insights and mistakes they've made in Tuesday's hour-long virtual Mainebiz Small Business Forum.
August 18, 2020
Over 300 Portland-area employers pledge to fight racial, social injustice
August 17, 2020Over the past two weeks, employers have added their support to a community statement pledging to combat racism and discrimination and to advocate for racial and social equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Early supporters of the pledge
August 17, 2020
Maine sets date for recreational marijuana sales
August 17, 2020Maine will start granting licenses to recreational cannabis businesses as of Sept. 8, and allow retail sales of recreational marijuana to adults age 21 and older on Oct. 9, the state Office of Marijuana Policy announced.
August 17, 2020
Maine craft beer sector No. 4 in national scoreboard
August 16, 2020New rankings from the Colo.-based Brewers Association show that Maine's craft beer cachet remains strong. Only Colorado, Vermont and Oregon rank higher.
August 16, 2020
Bangor’s Exchange Street block once again for sale
Updated: August 14, 2020The block of office and retail buildings, totaling 50,300 square feet, is listed for $2.7 million four years after the properties were last sold.
Updated: August 14, 2020
UMaine System to limit travel, charge less for room and board during pandemic
Updated: August 14, 2020Room and board at the system's seven member universities will be 20% cheaper this fall to account for a shortened in-person semester and post-Thanksgiving break transition to distance learning because of the pandemic.
Updated: August 14, 2020
Biddeford breaks ground on $22M downtown parking garage
August 12, 2020The parking structure, to be completed by next July, will be financed through TIF revenues and parking fees. Biddeford planners and the local business community have sought more downtown parking for years.
August 12, 2020
Midcoast authority begins planning reuse of 144 acres it previously gave to Bowdoin
Updated: August 11, 2020The land was returned to Brunswick Landing by Bowdoin College, which originally received it as part of a public benefit conveyance in 2007.
Updated: August 11, 2020
Biddeford broadband carrier joins growing ranks of Maine's B Corps
Updated: August 11, 2020With GWI in Biddeford, Maine now has nine B Corps, which are certified for meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and legal accountability. More B Corps in the state are expected soon.
Updated: August 11, 2020
SEO-powered Portland law firm on expansion drive
August 10, 2020Opticliff Law recently added an attorney with a background in estate planning and corporate law and is actively seeking a real estate attorney to round out the team.
August 10, 2020
Giving Notebook: Habitat home repairs, KeyBank funding for nonprofits
Updated: August 10, 2020Habitat for Humanity of Grater Portland said it will use a $90,000 Community Development Block Grant to expand help for low-income homeowners to make needed repairs, while KeyBank announces grants to fund COVID-19 relief and social justice.
Updated: August 10, 2020
Maine colleges get $5M in fed funds to support disadvantaged students
Updated: August 7, 2020The funds, to more than a dozen colleges and universities throughout the state, were awarded through the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Support Services Program.
Updated: August 7, 2020
On the Record: Greg Mitchell, Portland's economic development director, says 'real test' lies ahead
Updated: August 10, 2020As the city focuses on retaining businesses during the pandemic, there's been no slow-down in active construction projects, he tells Mainebiz. The question is whether planned ones will move forward to shovels-in-the-ground.
Updated: August 10, 2020
Women to Watch: Marcia Minter strengthens the voices of Maine artists of color
Updated: August 10, 2020The former creative director at L.L.Bean Inc. gave up her corporate gig to co-launch a community arts space in Portland. The nonprofit is now helping "amplify" the voices of Black and Brown artists.
Updated: August 10, 2020
Former soccer star, developer move the ball toward their goal: pro team in Portland
Updated: August 7, 2020After raising $500,000 in an initial round of capital, Gabe Hoffman-Johnson and Jonathan Culley talk to Mainebiz about their game plan for launching a United Soccer League team in Maine's largest city.
Updated: August 7, 2020
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