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Waterville-based Dirigo Labs crowns winner of inaugural $25K pitch-off
June 23, 2022Brunswick rocket developer bluShift Aerospace took home the prize in the first pitch competition held by Dirigo, a business accelerator in Waterville.
June 23, 2022
On the Record: Maine Salt Farm seeks to ‘make the story of salt exciting again’
Updated: June 27, 2022The Cape Elizabeth-based startup aims to shake things up in an industry with a long tradition.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Roux Institute picks next 5 entrepreneurs for residency program
Updated: June 22, 2022The startup leaders in the new cohort represent high-growth sectors, from food tech to fintech to health tech.
Updated: June 22, 2022
Kittery design firm is growing revenue 50% a year with love of graphic art, architecture
Updated: June 21, 2022Over the past year, Winter Holben has doubled its staff, expanded benefits, and built out operations and technology, thanks to increases in the firm's client base and billings.
Updated: June 21, 2022
12 Maine startups to compete in Dirigo Labs pitch competition
June 16, 2022Contestants in the June 21 event include bluShift Aerospace, whose founder Sascha Deri was honored on the Mainebiz Next List in 2021.
June 16, 2022
Grandy Organics, American Unagi earn top honors in Golden Fork Awards
June 10, 2022The the B2B event showcased 42 emerging food and beverage companies; 28 entered products into one of the three award categories.
June 10, 2022
Target market: Commercial development sizzles in Auburn, adding to L-A region’s appeal
Updated: June 13, 2022The Androscoggin County city is attracting a growing number of franchises and factory expansions.
Updated: June 13, 2022
Ask ACE: Technical assistance grants are available in Maine
Updated: June 13, 2022The president of the Association for Consulting Expertise shows a reader some of the funding that's available to obtain technical help, even for startups.
Updated: June 13, 2022
Biddeford startup seeks FDA clearance for bassinet innovation
June 9, 2022FDA clearance would make Prapela's product the first available medical device to treat newborns diagnosed with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, the company said.
June 9, 2022
Maine Venture Fund partners with Waterville accelerator to boost startups
Updated: June 1, 2022The collaboration between Maine Venture Fund and Dirigo Labs aims to boost capital investments in central Maine startups.
Updated: June 1, 2022
Dutch cleantech cleans up in Top Gun business-pitch contest
May 27, 2022Finsulate, a Dutch company establishing a U.S. headquarters in Portland, was crowned the 2022 Top Gun Showcase winner, receiving $25,000 in prize money.
May 27, 2022
On the Record: Brothers who grew up in Maine brew further growth for Rupee Beer
Updated: May 30, 2022Sumit and Van Sharma, who grew up in Portland in the 1990s, have big plans for the Indian-style lager beer they launched in October 2021.
Updated: May 30, 2022
Dutch cleantech startup to establish US headquarters in Portland
Updated: May 23, 2022Finsulate, which makes an antifouling treatment for vessels and floating infrastructure, has growth in mind as the company lays anchor in Portland after a year of Maine market research.
Updated: May 23, 2022
LaunchPad, Top Gun pitch contest finalists named
May 13, 2022Tis the season for business-pitch competitions, featuring a combination of familiar and new faces in Maine's startup community.
May 13, 2022
On the Record: Camden entrepreneur has big plans for home-based business
Updated: May 16, 2022The founder of LooHoo Wool Dryer Balls has her sights set on expanding into more laundry and pet products.
Updated: May 16, 2022
Scrappy small businesses: Despite labor shortages and supply chain issues, there’s optimism
Updated: May 16, 2022Many small businesses are looking beyond the pandemic with a sense of excitement. There's a vigorous spirit in Maine's small-business community, despite difficulties including staffing shortages and supply chain woes.
Updated: May 16, 2022
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