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How a ship’s cook launched a startup making traditional Asian foods
March 18, 2025Enrolled in this year’s Top Gun competition, Belfast-based Red Kettle Foods makes traditional kimchi and other products.
March 18, 2025
Founder of Cape Elizabeth blanket business remembered for her grit and optimism
March 18, 2025Beth Haller LaSala, founder of ChappyWrap, moved to Maine in 2020.
March 18, 2025
Maine small businesses honored by SBA for going the extra mile
Updated: March 17, 2025Winners of this year's US. small Business Administration Maine District Awards represent a broad range of industries from mushroom growing to child care.
Updated: March 17, 2025
5 years after COVID, here's how business in Maine has changed
March 11, 2025Five years ago, when the first positive case of coronavirus was confirmed in Maine, business would be forever changed for companies from food vendors to manufacturers.
March 11, 2025
On the Record: Owner of three Maine restaurants ‘always open to new business opportunities’
Updated: March 10, 2025Krista Cole, who grew up in East Millinocket, is the sole owner and operations director of Sur Lie in Portland and Gather in Yarmouth and co-owner of Catface Cafe in Biddeford.
Updated: March 10, 2025
Travel, marinade and tech firms among 12 startups in Dirigo Labs cohort
March 3, 2025The curriculum includes fundraising education that aims to equip founders with skills to access capital and scale their businesses.
March 3, 2025
How to build a startup in Maine, from concept to capital
Updated: March 3, 2025Even the simplest business concept can grow into a profitable venture with the right effort and execution.
Updated: March 3, 2025Maine small business centers helped 2,200 clients in 2024
Updated: February 21, 2025In 2024, advisors logged nearly 8,800 hours helping clients start 132 new businesses and access $34 million in funding.
Updated: February 21, 2025-
Green and growing: 3 startups powering Maine’s eco-economy
Updated: February 24, 2025Among Maine startups out to conquer the green economy, here are three worth keeping tabs on.
Updated: February 24, 2025 
At Dirigo Labs 'demo day,' Tanzanian ingredients spice up products
February 10, 2025Products from Tanzania, a platform designed to help creative professionals and bottled matcha latte took the top spots at the Waterville demonstration day competition.
February 10, 2025
Yarmouth startup wants to streamline EV charging process for fleet drivers
Updated: February 11, 2025Former execs from WEX and IDEXX are teaming up on a Yarmouth startup, SBD Technologies.
Updated: February 11, 2025
Bangor startup accelerator inaugurates 2025 cohort with 'heavy focus' on funding, high-growth sectors
Updated: January 15, 2025The group includes Watermelon Pie, a cooking community and recipe platform founded by Kachina Miller.
Updated: January 15, 2025
This year's Top Gun contestants cover IT, electric boats and kimchi
Updated: January 13, 2025The 15-year-old Top Gun program provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to refine and test their business ideas and gain critical skills, mentorship and resources.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Squirrels, spud spats & other offbeat stories in 2024
Updated: December 26, 2024From clam chowder beer for April 1 to an AI mouse, here are some unusual stories that we relished writing this year.
Updated: December 26, 2024
Inside the notebook: From guitars to goats, these stories struck a chord with Mainebiz editorial staffers in 2024
Updated: December 19, 2024The editorial staff at Mainebiz reflects on favorite stories from 2024.
Updated: December 19, 2024
Rising labor costs, rents blamed for Portland's 'restaurant apocalypse'
December 18, 2024The MEREDA conference sought to shed light on the challenges of running a restaurant with higher costs for food and labor and shifting dining patterns.
December 18, 2024
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