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Matt Quinn of the Cornville Christmas Tree Company LLC won $5,000 in the inaugural event by Main Street Skowhegan.
The program seeks to fast-track the progress of Maine's most promising startups through a combination of learning, mentoring and networking.
Jeremy Barron is a 2000 Colby College alumnus who also taught entrepreneurship at the Waterville school.
At the end of the season, three finalists will compete in a televised pitch-off for cash prizes to take their business idea to the next level.
Pumpspotting, a breastfeeding app for new parents, has teamed with Target to provide recommendations for baby products on the retailer's website and mobile app.
Themes range from turning a failure into a positive to focusing on the company ethos.
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.
Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into the workplace, it's no surprise that many workers are feeling uneasy — wondering whether their roles might eventually be handed over to machines.
Ultimately, it’s the managers who hold that power — the ones who decide whether a job stays with a human or is passed on to an algorithm.
A global software company, Trio.dev, surveyed 3,000 managers across the U.S. to determine if they would swap staff for AI.
Strikingly, 67% of managers in the Pine Tree State said they would replace staff with AI without hesitation — the highest percentage in the country.
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Learn moreThe Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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