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Bangor’s Coffee Hound wins Big Gig’s virtual pitch-off
August 7, 2020During the pandemic, the company pivoted from primarily café sales to expanded manufacturing opportunities and new wholesale partnerships.
August 7, 2020
Women to Watch: Angela Okafor came a long way to find a ‘gold mine’ in Maine
Updated: August 10, 2020This New Mainer has a knack for new opportunities. Today, she practices law in Bangor, runs two other small businesses, is raising three young children with her husband, and serves on the city council.
Updated: August 10, 2020
Small business grant programs pick up slack across Maine
August 4, 2020Central Maine Growth Council, the Somerset County Economic Resource Council and the city of Bangor are among entities across the state that are offering a lifeline for small businesses as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
August 4, 2020
A force of nature in Maine’s startup scene
Updated: July 27, 2020As president of volunteer-run organization Startup Maine and director of engagement for Live + Work in Maine, Katie Shorey is plugged in to the fast-moving tech and startup scene — and committed to sharing its success with others.
Updated: July 27, 2020
From decommissioned Navy base to one of state’s biggest economic success stories
Updated: July 27, 2020Brunswick Naval Air Station opened in 1943 and thrived for decades as the city’s major economic driver. By the early 21st century it employed 6,500, including 700 area civilians, supporting a $140 million payroll.
Updated: July 27, 2020
Rugged Seas entrepreneurs emerge out of pandemic
Updated: July 27, 2020The company, launched in the midst of the pandemic, converts waders and bibs used by commercial fishermen into totes, backpacks and more. Now the startup is even considering a brick-and-mortar retail store.
Updated: July 27, 2020
An entrepreneur with a knack for Main Street businesses
Updated: July 27, 2020Lisa Liberatore’s business portfolio is vast. She’s the author or “Power of Transparency,” CEO of Denoma, co-founder of CoVort, managing partner of Fractional Executives of ME and founder of Lisa’s Legit Burritos.
Updated: July 27, 2020
Six lessons from the lemonade stand
Updated: July 27, 2020A husband-and-wife team of marketing and PR experts, based in Westbrook, share lessons they've learned from their 9-year-old daughter's business ventures. The lessons are useful for grown-ups, too.
Updated: July 27, 2020
‘Made in Maine’ is more than a slogan — it’s been a necessity
Updated: July 27, 2020Mainers are used to facing harsh environmental conditions, and have adapted, tinkered and invented to endure them.
Updated: July 27, 2020
Outdoor recreation wins big in 2020 Maine Tourism Awards
Updated: July 24, 2020Honorees include Hardy Boat Cruises and Caribou Parks and Recreation Department. All will be formally recognized at next year's state tourism conference.
Updated: July 24, 2020
As workspace demand shifts because of pandemic, some businesses are 'spaced out'
Updated: July 27, 2020“COVID normal” is the buzzword in real estate circles. The pandemic is creating new conversations about the way commercial space is used. Its size and flexibility are more important than ever.
Updated: July 27, 2020
UNE names endowed business chair, Makerspace chief
July 23, 2020John Austin took up his duties as UNE's first J.D. Merrill Endowed Chair of Business on July 1, while Justine Basset will take over as director of UNE's P.D. Merrill Makerspace as of Aug. 1.
July 23, 2020
In Mainebiz podcast, lobster exporter talks about clawing back from market loss
July 20, 2020A new series of podcasts from Mainebiz asks CEOs and other top business leaders how they've bounced back from adversity. This week's installment features Tom Adams, founder and CEO of Maine Coast, an international wholesaler and exporter of lobster.
July 20, 2020
A popular Bangor entrepreneurs event goes virtual this week
Updated: July 20, 2020The challenges facing entrepreneurs as they come out of the first wave of the crisis and can reopen include developing a road map to the future, says an organizer of the Blitz conference, which is holding a special, online version Thursday.
Updated: July 20, 2020Maine angel investors launch $2.4M fund for high-growth startups
July 9, 2020After raising funds from 46 individuals and seven banks, Maine Angels and Bangor Angel Funds plan to use the capital to invest in 12 to 15 companies, with a target that 50% are based in Maine and 25% are owned, founded or led by women.
July 9, 2020
Startups, downtown activity are now central to the central Maine economy
Updated: July 13, 2020Waterville alone has welcomed close to 20 new businesses downtown in the past few years, including technology startups and a business incubator. But growth isn't universal across the region.
Updated: July 13, 2020
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