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Economic Development
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Waterville's $1.5 million Riverwalk opens to public
September 19, 2018Waterville's $1.5 million Riverwalk at Head of Falls has opened to the public. The project, which comes at the same time as major redevelopment of the city's downtown, is expected to help spur economic development of the city.
September 19, 2018
Bangor offering facade grants to downtown businesses
September 18, 2018The city of Bangor is taking applications for a new round of facade grants.
September 18, 2018Yarmouth entrepreneur leads effort to keep Fork Food Lab open
September 6, 2018An effort is under way to save the Fork Food Lab, an incubator for startup food businesses in Portland that is slated to be closed by the end of this month.
September 6, 2018
Bucksport on its way to becoming a seafood hub
September 6, 2018In addition to the Portland-based company that's planning to build initially a $75 million land-based aquafarm to raise Atlantic salmon in Bucksport, two seafood-processing facilities are planning to open there as well.
September 6, 2018Limestone workshop features tips on ‘Opportunity Zone’ investing
September 4, 2018The Limestone Development Foundation is sponsoring a workshop in the central Aroostook area for companies interested in expanding their business with federal, state and local agencies.
September 4, 2018
Ellsworth's haven for startups is looking for 'the next IDEXX'
September 3, 2018Union River Center for Innovation began as a collaboration between the city and the Ellsworth Business Development Corp., which was established by the city in 2013 to attract new businesses and work with existing ones to expand their operations. Its
September 3, 2018
10 Maine startups to keep an eye on
September 3, 2018From a home-based insect-repellent maker to a medical-infusion service provider, Maine's business startups are making their mark in the state and beyond. Here are 10 startups worth watching and their owners' advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.
September 3, 2018Freeport board OKs nine-lot commercial subdivision on Route 1
August 29, 2018Freeport's Project Review Board approved a proposal for a nine-lot commercial subdivision on 37.9 acres on Route 1 in Freeport.
August 29, 2018
Here are the nominees for Portland Buy Local’s 2018 Indie Biz Awards
August 29, 2018Voting is now open for the 2018 Portland Buy Local Indie Biz Awards.
August 29, 2018Deer Isle tackles its lack of affordable housing
August 28, 2018The lack of affordable housing was raised at a recent community forum as one of the top issues facing Deer Isle.
August 28, 2018Shucks Maine Lobster proposing seafood hub near Portland Fish Pier
August 28, 2018John Hathaway, owner of Shucks Maine Lobster, is seeking a 30-year lease on a vacant city-owned lot on Commercial Street, to build a 16,000-square-foot multi-use “Maine Sustainable Seafood Center.”
August 28, 2018
Farm-to-table pioneer helps Saint Joseph's College grow Maine's food economy
August 27, 2018Farm by farm, chef Mary Paine creates her menu. It's the favorite part of her job creating the summerlong series of Farm-to-Table dinners at Saint Joseph's College's historic Stone Barn that can accommodate up to 250 guests in its dining hall and
August 27, 2018
Immigrants contribute $1.2B to Portland area economy, study shows
August 27, 2018Immigrants in the Portland metropolitan area contributed $1.2 billion to the area's economy in 2016, according to a report released on Friday.
August 27, 2018Lisbon expands its small-business base with strategic business loans
August 27, 2018Lisbon, a town of more than 9,000 in eastern Androscoggin County, has given out nearly $400,000 in economic development loans in the past five years to grow its small-business base.
August 27, 2018
SaviLinx adding almost 200 jobs at Brunswick Landing headquarters
August 24, 2018SaviLinx, a customer service and tech support center based at Brunswick Landing, is hiring 178 workers to support the expansion of a large seasonal contract with a government agency.
August 24, 2018
National report: Maine women-owned businesses best in two categories
August 24, 2018A new national report looking at growth trends in women-owned firms between 2002 and 2018 puts Maine at the top of the 50 states and the District of Columbia in two categories: The percentage increase in jobs those businesses created over that 16-
August 24, 2018
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