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On a roll: Cousins Maine Lobster expands to Oregon
Updated: July 18, 2023The new Portland, Ore.. franchise, owned by brothers Raj and Rahul Mohan, marks the brand's first foray into the Pacific Northwest.
Updated: July 18, 2023
'Clyk' and win for UNE grad on 'Greenlight Maine'
Updated: July 10, 2023Abbie Anderson won the $10,000 grand prize in the "Greenlight Maine College Edition" TV business-pitch contest for the social media platform she developed.
Updated: July 10, 2023
On the Record: Portland glasses retailer eyes new opportunities
Updated: July 10, 2023The move comes more than four years after Chris Wheaton started the business in a much smaller pop-up place.
Updated: July 10, 2023
Dirigo Labs spurs innovation: Accelerator program helps startups grow
Updated: July 10, 2023Whether participants are more experienced companies or newer ones, Dirigo Labs is providing a valuable service to Central Maine for businesses looking to accelerate, networking and contribute to the local economy, innovation and job creation.
Updated: July 10, 2023
On the Record: Tom Ruff aims to drive purpose at Orange Bike Brewing
Updated: June 26, 2023Entrepreneur and cycling enthusiast Tom Ruff shifted gears from medical recruiting to gluten-free brewing, with plans to launch Orange Bike Brewing in Portland later this year. Construction is underway at 31 Diamond St.
Updated: June 26, 2023
SCORE Maine honors small businesses that stand out
Updated: June 13, 2023Winners represent sectors from farming to janitorial services. Shannon Kinney, founder and chief client success officer at Dream Local Digital, a Thomaston-based digital marketing agency, was the keynote speaker at last week's SCORE awards luncheon.
Updated: June 13, 2023
Maine’s Wild West: From Lewiston to rural areas, western Maine abounds with unique small businesses
Updated: June 12, 2023Mainebiz profiles five unique small businesses in Harrison, Bethel, West Paris, Turner and Lewiston.
Updated: June 12, 2023
Maine business accelerator names inaugural leader
Updated: June 7, 2023Obinna Okani will lead EforAll Maine, a new business accelerator launching this fall to support aspiring entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups.
Updated: June 7, 2023
From garage startup to mill space in Lewiston, entrepreneur leads growth of leather-product business
Updated: August 28, 2023With an emphasis on U.S.-made, Chris Lobley started in his parents’ garage, grew to the Hill Mill, tapped into the B2B market and produces tens of thousands of hats and beanies.
Updated: August 28, 2023
Class app: ReachMyTeach wins $25K Top Gun prize
Updated: May 30, 2023Three Portland entrepreneurs developed the ReachMyTeach app to connect teachers with students and families.
Updated: May 30, 2023
On the Record: South Portland entrepreneur crafts soap from beer
Updated: May 29, 2023Elaine Kinney worked in social services for seven years before starting a home-based business during the pandemic called White Pine Bath & Brew.
Updated: May 29, 2023
Dirigo Labs gains national recognition as growth accelerator with SBA prize
Updated: May 25, 2023The Waterville startup accelerator was one of the 40 awardees in a pool of 355 national applicants. Dirigo has a mission to grow mid-Maine’s digital economy.
Updated: May 25, 2023
Nominations sought for Maine Family Business Awards
Updated: May 18, 2023Nominations for the Institute for Family-Owned Business awards are due June 30 and will honor enterprises that go the extra mile.
Updated: May 18, 2023
Tech startup Eskuad raises $1.65M to fund growth
Updated: May 16, 2023The Portland-based startup with Chilean roots has big plans for its mobile field-data platform.
Updated: May 16, 2023
On the Record: Westbrook’s Ragged Coast Chocolates expands into baking mixes
Updated: May 15, 2023The artisanal chocolate maker mixes things up with a new line of baking mixes for home cooks.
Updated: May 15, 2023
Beer biz buzz: A roundup of Maine craft-industry news
Updated: May 15, 2023Boosting diversity in the industry is a priority for the new head of the Maine Brewers' Guild, Shea Cusick, who started as executive director of the trade association on May 1.
Updated: May 15, 2023
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