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Economic Development
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Libra Foundation's Monson development on track for first artists
April 24, 2018The foundation's Piscataquis County project has bought 30 buildings and a farm in the town, and the positive effects are already following.
April 24, 2018
Promising scallop aquaculture initiative gets $600K boost
April 24, 2018The Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research awarded a $300,000 grant to CEI to investigate the economic viability of a Japanese scallop production technique that has been shown to grow scallops faster as well as produce larger yields of meat.
April 24, 2018Falmouth seeks private partnerships in Route 1 development
April 18, 2018The town of Falmouth is hosting a forum to increase awareness within the Greater Portland development community about commercial redevelopment possibilities within its Route 1 corridor.
April 18, 2018
Forster Mill demolition opens up Wilton development possibilities
April 17, 2018The long-awaited teardown of the massive vacant mill on Depot Street, and the site's proximity to economically surging downtown, comes with high hopes.
April 17, 2018
Greenlight Maine taking applications for Season 4 and its $100K prize
April 17, 2018Greenlight Maine, an entrepreneurial pitch contest offering a $100,000 prize, has announced a casting call for its fourth season, which will be videotaped July 16-24 at the Gracie Theater at Husson University in Bangor.
April 17, 2018
Colby building buy is step forward for Camden National Bank too
April 10, 2018The purchase of the Camden National Bank building at 33 Main St. in Waterville, the sixth the college has bought downtown, is part of its plan to develop a hotel, and the bank will move into the new Alfond Commons building.
April 10, 2018
Priority Group cited as key in Brunswick Landing's continuing success
April 10, 2018The developer, named 2017 Developer of the Year by the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, is adding buildings, businesses to the former Navy air base.
April 10, 2018
Maine makes top 5 in states with highest tax burden
April 9, 2018A report released today by the personal-finance website WalletHub shows Maine as having the third highest overall tax burden of the 50 states.
April 9, 2018
Skowhegan entrepreneur challenge winners announced
April 9, 2018Skowhegan has two entrepreneur challenge winners — a woman who will start a counseling business downtown, and a high school student with plans for a computer services startup.
April 9, 2018Here’s your chance to be named a ‘Best Place to Work’
April 9, 2018Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 “Best Places to Work in Maine” program recognizing employers that have established and consistently fostered outstanding conditions in which their employees can thrive.
April 9, 2018Vermont, trailing Maine in median age, seeks to turn visitors into residents
April 6, 2018Vermont ranks just below its northern New England counterparts in median age, at 42.7 — versus 44.6 for Maine and 43 for New Hampshire. It also deals with the twin problems of a shrinking workforce and low unemployment.
April 6, 2018
LA Metro Chamber acquires Lewiston Auburn Economic Growth Council
April 6, 2018The Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has completed acquisition of the Lewiston Auburn Economic Growth Council to add economic development to the chamber's existing menu of services.
April 6, 2018
Kennebec County farmer gets key startup support from lending co-op
April 5, 2018A Readfield farmer credits Farm Credit East's FarmStart program with providing the working capital and business advice that have helped him establish what is now a 300-acre diversified farm of livestock, vegetables and hay.
April 5, 2018
Snow Pond Center for the Arts continues to develop its mission
April 3, 2018A major renovation to the historic Bowl in the Pines outdoor amphitheater, one of many projects on the Sidney campus, is expected to be an economic boost for the area.
April 3, 2018
Proposal for 23 units in downtown Augusta would 'provide a huge jolt'
April 3, 2018A plan for apartments, retail and amenities in the 257-271 Water St. block would be the largest development in the capital city's evolving downtown.
April 3, 2018
Sea Bags executives to receive Maine Small Business Person of Year award
April 2, 2018Sea Bags CEO Don Oakes and President and COO Beth Shissler have been selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration's Maine Small Business Person of the Year.
April 2, 2018
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