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Aquaculture group releases first benchmarking report, business planning tools
Updated: November 5, 2020Maine’s aquaculture industry is growing, thanks to interest from veteran commercial fishermen as well as young entrepreneurs. The Maine Aquaculture Association has released new tools to support the growth.
Updated: November 5, 2020Small businesses from Hancock, Washington counties vie for pitch-off prize
November 4, 2020Five small businesses from the two Downeast counties are competing for the cash and in-kind prizes. The pitch-off comes after a two-week "mini-MBA" program organized by Coastal Enterprises Inc., its Women's Business Center and the Maine Small
November 4, 2020
$5.2M rehab of waterfront lab in Walpole will build research and business capacity
Updated: November 3, 2020Infrastructure dating back half a century will be rebuilt. “We’re bringing the laboratory into the 21st century,” said the center’s director, Heather Leslie.
Updated: November 3, 2020
SBDC launches resource center for Maine small business pandemic recovery
October 30, 2020The Maine Small Business Development Center Resource & Recovery program provides resources to help small businesses that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 30, 2020
Cultivator Showcase features 8 small businesses in Maine
October 29, 2020As part of FocusMaine's strategy to grow jobs in Maine, the Cultivator program works to tap into growing regional and global consumer demand for locally produced food and beverages.
October 29, 2020
Ask ACE: How do I prepare myself financially for running a business?
Updated: January 21, 2022A guest consultant advises a reader on what financial steps to take now in order to be ready for starting a business tomorrow.
Updated: January 21, 2022
Thomas College conference will focus on 'the art of the startup'
October 28, 2020The Converge and Create Conference, at Thomas College in Waterville, will feature a variety of successful Maine entrepreneurs, as well as a preliminary round of the "Greenlight Maine" college-level business pitch competition.
October 28, 2020
Startup Maine series debuts with 'bold ideas' to support entrepreneurs
Updated: October 28, 2020"If there's a single problem, it's getting more people into this realm of making stuff," Waterville-based expert Nick Rimsa told viewers of Tuesday's webinar, for which close to 100 people had registered.
Updated: October 28, 2020
Portland-based Forager partners with Mass. supermarket chain
October 27, 2020The Maine startup, which connects producers and the market through a digital platform, is partnering with the Roche Bros. supermarket chain as the demand for local food grows amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 27, 2020
Portland software startup gets $75K boost from new accelerator
Updated: October 23, 2020KinoTek Inc. is one of six startups selected out of 442 that applied from 42 countries for a new sports and health tech accelerator program in Florida.
Updated: October 23, 2020
Startup Maine series to spotlight entrepreneurs, 'ecosystem builders'
Updated: October 20, 2020The series, set to debut on Oct. 27, will feature discussions with Maine entrepreneurs as well as so-called "ecosystem builders" working behind the scenes to foster business growth throughout the state.
Updated: October 20, 2020
Mainely Succulents wins Bangor Big Gig pitch-off
October 7, 2020Lauren Tuell, owner of the Orono-based plant retail and education business, told judges that her sales increased 25% when she went online after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and that winning would allow her to hire and train two master gardeners.
October 7, 2020
SCORE Portland unveils leadership change 'to bring new ideas and energy'
Updated: October 5, 2020Long-time chapter Chair Nancy Strojny is taking on a new role as assistant director for SCORE Maine while staying on as a mentor, while handing the reins to Jonathan Trumper as SCORE Portland chapter chair.
Updated: October 5, 2020
NY developer envisions business incubator at Gardiner business park
Updated: October 5, 2020After a first visit to the state a year ago, developer James Posillico was “mesmerized” by Maine’s friendly business environment. His goal is to help startups get off the ground here.
Updated: October 5, 2020-
Next: Maine startup champion Katie Shorey sparks entrepreneurs to reach their potential
Updated: October 5, 2020Driving the growth of Maine's entrepreneurial community across many fronts, Shorey is a "maximizer" who's determined to get startups and new organizations "to the next level."
Updated: October 5, 2020 Ask ACE: Can an organization manager become an entrepreneur?
Updated: August 31, 2021A guest consultant advises a reader on making the leap from a "typical organization" to entrepreneurship in a different field. It's possible, but the challenge is developing the right attitude and outlook.
Updated: August 31, 2021
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