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Rarebreed indeed: Portland vet startup tops Inc.'s regional growth list
Updated: March 6, 2023Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, a Portland-based independent network of veterinary practices, is one of two Maine companies on the list, joined by Auburn-based food maker Scott & Jon's.
Updated: March 6, 2023
Gorham Savings will move LaunchPad event to fall
Updated: March 2, 2023The annual business-pitch contest will take place this year in October rather than in the spring.
Updated: March 2, 2023
During Portland visit, senior SBA official touts coworking 'mojo' for small businesses
Updated: March 2, 2023Mark Madrid's all-day Portland visit included stops at LB Kitchen on Munjoy Hill, Treehouse Toys, Nomad's Adventure and Active Wear, Chart Metalworks, Burundi Star Coffee and MotoResto.
Updated: March 2, 2023
Maine small business centers helped 2,284 clients access $30M in 2022
Updated: February 28, 2023Advisors logged more than 10,000 hours last year, helping clients start 129 new businesses, save and create 591 jobs and access $30.3 million in funding.
Updated: February 28, 2023
On the Record: Portland entrepreneur launches app for schools, education organizations
Updated: February 20, 2023Kippy Smith worked in the education sector for two decades before launching the Small Wins Dashboard app.
Updated: February 20, 2023
Brunswick rocket-maker bluShift selected for global accelerator program
February 15, 2023The company joins businesses from Europe, Asia and the U.S. in the program’s first cohort. “We don't typically associate sustainability with rocket launches, but bluShift has an impressive propulsion solution,” said one organizer.
February 15, 2023
UMaine research and tech program stokes innovation with $25,000 prize
Updated: February 13, 2023In the Maine Innovation Research and Technology Accelerator program, teams are eligible for up to $25,000 to help develop products that could have commercial value. Each team has an advisory committee of industry and technology experts.
Updated: February 13, 2023
Innovate for Maine Fellows Program to double cohort size in 2023
Updated: February 6, 2023With additional funding this year, the Innovate for Maine Fellows Program is looking to double the cohort size to around 50.
Updated: February 6, 2023
Parkinson's patients show improvement in study by Portland company
February 1, 2023Results of the study will be submitted for a peer-reviewed publication and presented at a meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections. A follow-up clinical study is now underway.
February 1, 2023
Mini-grants will help Ellsworth entrepreneurs, small businesses
Updated: January 30, 2023Grants could be used to develop alternative revenue streams, marketing or for a consultant.
Updated: January 30, 2023
Roux Institute pulls plug on Techstars startup accelerator
January 17, 2023"Because of the rapid growth and success of the Roux Institute, we have built the capacity to scale this critical work in-house," Northeastern University said in an emailed statement.
January 17, 2023
Maine's startup 'mojo' highlighted in national ranking
Updated: January 19, 2023A WalletHub ranking puts Maine among the top 15 states to start a business.
Updated: January 19, 2023
Nominations open for Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year awards in 9 categories
January 12, 2023Send in your nominations for CEO of the Year, New Mainer of the Year, Innovator of the Year and five other categories by Feb. 28.
January 12, 2023
$5.6M in state funding to support Maine startups, entrepreneurs
Updated: January 11, 2023The latest round of grants will help 16 Maine-based organizations develop programs to generate growth among companies engaged in seven targeted technology sectors.
Updated: January 11, 2023
How to make the most out of your consultant relationship
January 6, 2023Guest columnist Emily Braley, who works with entrepreneurs at Maine Technology Institute, writes that it's important that a consulting relationship have clearly set expectations. "Your consultant may say things you don’t want to hear, but that’s
January 6, 2023
From tempeh to technology: Top Gun names 32 startups to 2023 lineup
Updated: January 6, 2023The program culminates with a final statewide pitch-off showcase in May, with a $25,000 MTI grant for the winner.
Updated: January 6, 2023
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