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Waterville incubator Dirigo Labs aims to foster business innovation
Updated: August 13, 2024Emalee Hall, assistant director of innovation programming and partnerships at Dirigo Labs, says the new program will focus on customer discovery, market research and product development.
Updated: August 13, 2024
Kittery startup expands R&D on kelp extract for use in skin care products
Updated: August 13, 2024The bootstrap company was awarded a $175,000 grant to research 'green' extraction of bioactive compounds from Maine seaweed. The chemicals are used in skin care products.
Updated: August 13, 2024
Dirigo Labs to launch business incubator program in Waterville
August 9, 2024Each startup will receive personalized coaching and support from a mentor and an entrepreneur-in-residence, to help tackle the challenges of early-stage development.
August 9, 2024
'Bakery on wheels' finds a niche in Ellsworth
Updated: August 5, 2024Hailee Carter pumped money from a home sale and earnings into outfitting a cargo trailer as a bakery. Today she sees scores of customers at two locations, and also handles events, wholesale customers and special orders.
Updated: August 5, 2024
Meet the 2024 Mainebiz Women to Watch
Updated: August 5, 2024Now in their 15th year, the Mainebiz Women to Watch awards honor women who have demonstrated leadership in wide-ranging sectors of business, health care and the nonprofit world.
Updated: August 5, 2024
On the Record: Chargely CEO aims to build a community of electric vehicle drivers
Updated: August 5, 2024Chargely is a mobile app that helps users figure out where to go in their electric vehicles. CEO David Tse shares his vision and plans with Mainebiz.
Updated: August 5, 2024
Women to Watch: Grace Mo-Phillips is an entrepreneur, mentor to underserved women
Updated: August 5, 2024At the CEI Women’s Business Center in Portland, Program Director Grace Mo-Phillips draws inspiration from the alumni of the BIPOC Women’s Business Navigator she has created and leads.
Updated: August 5, 2024
With high-tech tank, Brunswick rocket maker bluShift takes next step to space flight
July 31, 2024An upcoming "hot fire test" will run the company's biofueled rocket engine three times longer than ever before — long enough to get bluShift's craft to suborbital space.
July 31, 2024
Northport scone business 'mixes' things up for food pantry benefit festival
Updated: July 31, 2024The Scone Goddess First Annual Scone Festival, taking place Sunday, Aug. 4, will benefit the Northport Food Pantry.
Updated: July 31, 2024
Contestants sought for 2024 LaunchPad business pitch face-off
Updated: July 19, 2024Five finalists will be selected to compete for a $50,000 grant at a live event on Oct. 22 in Portland.
Updated: July 19, 2024
On the Record: Casco-based entrepreneur launches nonprofit-focused consultancy
Updated: July 22, 2024Kelly Enberg founded LunaPro Nonprofit Consulting to help clients getting started or seeking to expand in the sector.
Updated: July 22, 2024
After 3 years, it's the end of the road for Maine waffle truck
Updated: July 17, 2024With a 'heavy heart,' the Pink Waffle run by founder Roux Kehoe has ceased operations.
Updated: July 17, 2024
Former Portland wealth management CEO hangs out a shingle as coach, consultant
Updated: July 2, 2024Steve Tenney, former CEO and founding partner of Great Diamond Partners in Portland, will run Grandview & Co. out of his home office in Falmouth.
Updated: July 2, 2024
SCORE Maine promotes chapter chair to state director
July 1, 2024The former chapter chair in southern Maine is succeeding Steve Veazey, who is retiring from the role but will remain with SCORE Maine as an advisor.
July 1, 2024
With a nod to summer campfires, Portland startup Marin Skincare expands product line
July 1, 2024The young company, known for its Lobster Lotion, is adding new products to its lineup and says it has seen growth over the last year.
July 1, 2024
Orono startup gets $1M grant for development of ocean-friendly packaging
Updated: June 21, 2024Paramount Planet Product plans to start manufacturing ocean-compostable, fish-friendly single-use packaging by 2026, starting with butter dishes and condiment cups used by restaurants.
Updated: June 21, 2024
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