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Rupee Beer, a fast-growing brand launched by two brothers who grew up in Portland, will now be sold at select regional Costco, Whole Foods and Total Wine & More stores.
Chris Wolfel, head of entrepreneurship and venture creation at Northeastern University's Roux Institute in Portland, says his team is "positioned to create long-term impact for generations to come in Maine."
Sumit Sharma founded Rupee Beer with his brother, Van Sharma.
Van Sumit founded Rupee Beer with his brother, Sumit Sharma.
Becky McKinnell, founder and CEO of iBec Creative, a digital marketing firm in Portland, also designs and makes artisanal handbags through a startup called Wildwood Oyster Co.
Joey Spitz, the company's chief operating officer, cites perseverance as the most important quality for an entrepreneur.
Innovation in health care is sparking a flurry of new business activity in Maine.
Innovation in health care is sparking startups and spin-offs out of the University of Maine.
Participating in the incoming class include two companies based in Maine and the rest from as far afield as Chile.
"When we launched Great Diamond Partners, the most significant stress we faced was a result of a difference in perspective," says Steve Tenney, co-founder and CEO of the Portland-based wealth management firm.
“This business is a way for me to continue to tap into my creative side, support other makers and create a fun, casual environment for all community members to enjoy,” Lindsay Kamon says of the Local Bottega.
Many local businesses are founded by "accidental entrepreneurs” who are passionate but unequipped with business skills. Business boot camps seek to remedy that.
Coping strategies vary from scheduling time off to meditation.
The new business-plan competition aims to encourage entrepreneurial thinking by people of all ages.
RockStep Solutions currently employs 23 people in Portland, with plans to add 20 more positions in the next 12 months.
As guest columnist Phillip Smith says, starting a new business is an exciting time. But before you hang up your “open” sign, it is important to meet with an insurance professional to make sure you are protected from day one.