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$65M in federal funds will expand tax credits for manufacturing growth in Maine, nationwide
Laurie Schreiber September 24, 2024Since 2004, the organization has deployed over $1.11 billion in New Markets Tax Credits financing to over 100 businesses and developments across the country — and in the process, creating or preserving 12,662 jobs.
Laurie Schreiber September 24, 2024
Sappi North America promotes four to new leadership roles
Alexis Wells Updated: September 23, 2024Sappi North America has promoted four senior staff members to new leadership positions in Maine.
Alexis Wells Updated: September 23, 2024
Navy shipyard in Kittery adds record-high boost to region's economy
September 19, 2024Purchases and civilian payroll last year at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard increased nearly 5.5% over the 2022 total, which at the time was the highest ever.
September 19, 2024
Manufacturers Association of Maine will host first Maritime Industry Day to stoke career interests
Peter Van Allen Updated: September 12, 2024The Manufacturers Association of Maine will co-host a career fair for the manufacturing and maritime industries, Maritime Industry Day, on Oct. 2 in Portsmouth, N.H.
Peter Van Allen Updated: September 12, 2024
Bath Iron Works moves to next stage in construction of Navy destroyer
Renee Cordes August 30, 2024The USS William Charette, due to be completed next year, was named for a Navy master chief hospital corpsman who received the Medal of Honor during the Korean War.
Renee Cordes August 30, 2024
Snap, crackle & pop-up: Temporary retail gains traction in Maine
Renee Cordes Updated: September 2, 2024From Portland's Black Box business incubator to market stands and in-store demos, pop-up retail is an attractive stepping-off point for many entrepreneurs.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 2, 2024
Maine basketball phenom Cooper Flagg inks endorsement deal with New Balance
William Hall Updated: August 27, 2024The 6-foot-9 power forward, widely expected to be the No. 1 pick in the next NBA draft, has signed on as a brand representative for the international sports apparel company. Terms were not disclosed but the deal is likely worth millions.
William Hall Updated: August 27, 2024
These guys know rope: The Rope Guru finds success in a niche market
Clarke Canfield August 25, 2024In South Portland, the two business partners at The Rope Guru have lassoed 35 years of experience. They now make custom rope products of all sizes and shapes to meet the needs of hundreds of customers across Maine and the U.S.
Clarke Canfield August 25, 2024
As work starts on new destroyer, BIW calls on its Brunswick site for steel cutting
Laurie Schreiber August 22, 2024Bath Iron Works says advancements in radar and combat systems make Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, including the one now under construction, the most technologically advanced surface warships in the world.
Laurie Schreiber August 22, 2024
Here are the 2024 ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’
Alexis Wells August 20, 2024The list includes employers that have consistently made the cut each year, as well as some newcomers. In total, 134 Maine businesses and organizations are 'best' in 2024. Their rankings will be announced in October.
Alexis Wells August 20, 2024
First floating wind-turbine research site in the US advances in Maine
Laurie Schreiber August 20, 2024With up to 12 turbines, the primary purpose of the array is to evaluate floating offshore wind technology and the energy it produces as a renewable resource.
Laurie Schreiber August 20, 2024
Lewiston's Maine MILL museum gets federal boost for redevelopment plans
Laurie Schreiber August 13, 2024The project involves renovating a 7,000-square-foot mill dating back 160 years and adding 11,000 square feet of new space.
Laurie Schreiber August 13, 2024
Kittery startup expands R&D on kelp extract for use in skin care products
Laurie Schreiber 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.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 13, 2024
USDA grant will help UMaine team turn forest products into jet fuel, fish feed
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 6, 2024Developing such new products from waste wood could ultimately generate additional revenue streams for Maine's forest-related industries.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 6, 2024
After taking over Empire State Building, giant dragon lives on in Maine company's goods
Renee Cordes Updated: August 1, 2024Sea Bags, the Portland-based maker of totes and other accessories out of recycled sails, is now recycling fabric from the inflatable monster that sat atop the skyscraper for a week.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 1, 2024
New Balance will close factory in Norridgewock, consolidate in Skowhegan
William Hall July 31, 2024The factory in Norridgewock will permanently close as New Balance consolidates the operations at its recently expanded facility, 6 miles away.
William Hall July 31, 2024
Today's Poll
Poll DescriptionSponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.
Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.
Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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