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‘Cowboy Bebop’ & other music to rock your New Year's Eve from the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 playlist
Updated: December 29, 2023Party like it's 2024 with an eclectic musical mix that spans Judy Garland from Hollywood's Golden Age to classic rockers and rappers, and download the Spotify playlist with all 40 songs.
Updated: December 29, 2023
Year in review: Maine innovation & technology news in 2023
Updated: December 26, 2023From "Fitbit for cows" to food-delivery robots, here are 10 stories about innovation and technology published in 2023.
Updated: December 26, 2023
Maine's entrepreneurship ecosystem continues growing with new KVCC program
Updated: December 19, 2023The goal is “to create something with a low barrier of entry to get started with a business of your own,” even if someone has other responsibilities, said the college’s director of workforce training and professional development.
Updated: December 19, 2023
'Friends, Family and Fools’: Notable quotables from 2023 ‘On the Record’ interviews
Updated: December 21, 2023These words of wisdom, from movers and shakers we interviewed in 2023, span topics from startup financing to business leadership.
Updated: December 21, 2023
Waterville startup accelerator Dirigo Labs gets $278K to extend program
Updated: December 14, 2023The funding award will enable Dirigo Labs to extend its startup program by an extra month and to tweak the business accelerator's offerings.
Updated: December 14, 2023
Rockin' around the OpBox store: Maine-made retail holiday pop-up stars at New York's Rockefeller Center
Updated: December 15, 2023A shipping container-sized space in the Big Apple this holiday season was created by OpBox, a startup on Maine’s midcoast.
Updated: December 15, 2023
On the Record: Meet the Portland baseball player whose invention is getting a thumbs-up
Updated: December 11, 2023Chris Cohen invented a new type of thumb guard for baseball hitters because he wanted to improve the way he swung a bat. It's a surprising story for someone who began his career on the water.
Updated: December 11, 2023
Aerospace startup aims to launch manufacturing at Loring in late 2024
Updated: December 11, 2023The company, HyperSpace Propulsion, wants to build spaceplanes at the former Air Force base, and says the work will bring 400 jobs to northern Maine.
Updated: December 11, 2023
Saco packaging manufacturer Tanbark gears up for growth
Updated: December 11, 2023The new company currently employs 17, but is looking to at least double staff over the next year as operations grow.
Updated: December 11, 2023
Women's health startup with Maine roots raises $500K in angel funding
December 5, 2023The round was led by investors, individuals and family companies who align with Hey Freya’s mission, including the Goddess Fun+d.
December 5, 2023
Eye on the prize: Cash awards from pitch competitions fund next steps for startups
Updated: November 27, 2023Maine hosts a growing number of pitch competitions with cash prizes that can play a vital, just-in-time role for small companies looking to buy that next piece of equipment, pay competitive wages or ramp up marketing.
Updated: November 27, 2023
'Thankful for the simple things': What 10 Mainers are grateful for this Thanksgiving
Updated: November 22, 2023Mainebiz asked 10 movers and shakers from around the state what they are most thankful for this Thanksgiving. One response: "Maine is a magical place and I appreciate living and working here more than ever.”
Updated: November 22, 2023
Lewiston-Auburn's first combined business incubator and coworking space set to open
Updated: November 21, 2023The founders spent over 20 years in California, building and growing businesses. In Lewiston, the couple invested over $1 million to create the kind of space where they wanted to work, but couldn't find.
Updated: November 21, 2023
Portland startup Marin Skincare launches lobster-based lip treatment
November 20, 2023Founded out of the University of Maine Lobster Institute, Marin Skincare's first product was a body lotion that helps treat dry, aggravated skin associated with eczema, psoriasis and other dermatitis conditions.
November 20, 2023
Matcha-themed café is a dream project for two sisters
Updated: November 13, 2023Matcha Mood specializes in matcha-based beverages, baked goods and merchandise. Matcha, a high-end tea that can be ground into powder and used in different forms, is known for its rich antioxidant content and has some caffeine.
Updated: November 13, 2023
14 central Maine businesses receive grants for pandemic recovery
November 8, 2023For one grantee, the support has enabled the business to increase inventory, propel expansion, and “cultivate a welcoming community environment.”
November 8, 2023
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