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Maine small business owners say tariffs sparking confusion, disruption and chaos
Renee Cordes Updated: April 15, 2025At a Monday press conference in Portland, the leaders of several small local businesses shared stories of rising prices, supply shortages and cancelled orders resulting from President Trump’s unpredictable trade policies.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 15, 2025
How to become part of a sustainable supply chain (without pricing yourself out of the market)
Melissa LaCasse, Tanbark Molded Fiber Products Updated: April 14, 2025Being U.S. based means no tariffs, but also shorter lead times and fewer logistics headaches for customers, writes guest columnist Melissa LaCasse.
Melissa LaCasse, Tanbark Molded Fiber Products Updated: April 14, 2025
Maine Brewers’ Guild chief, State Chamber CEO slam tariffs' toll on businesses
Renee Cordes April 10, 2025“In many cases Maine’s breweries have already seen costs rise as a result of the ongoing tariff negotiations,” Sarah Bryan, head of the Maine Brewers' Guild, told Mainebiz.
Renee Cordes April 10, 2025
Amid efforts to restore jobs, US cuts funding for Maine's Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Peter Van Allen Updated: April 11, 2025U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree joined more than 80 of her House colleagues in calling for the Trump administration "to reverse its abrupt and harmful decision to eliminate federal funding for Manufacturing Extension Partnership."
Peter Van Allen Updated: April 11, 2025
Brunswick rocket-maker’s latest engine test yields key insights
Laurie Schreiber April 7, 2025The engine architecture allows the team to make significant changes to critical subsystems quickly and efficiently. “That’s key when you’re developing new propulsion technology.”
Laurie Schreiber April 7, 2025
Flowfold acquired by Trenton-based maker of winter gloves and mitts
Renee Cordes April 4, 2025All 13 Flowfold employees, including its two founders, will stay with the company under the ownership of Tempshield LLC.
Renee Cordes April 4, 2025
Made in Maine: Axe maker in South Portland carves out a niche
Renee Cordes Updated: April 7, 2025Mainebiz visits Brant & Cochran LLC, founded in 2015 by brothers Mark and Steve Ferguson with business partner Barry Worthing to make and restore hand-crafted axes.
Renee Cordes Updated: April 7, 2025
With debt funding, Madison manufacturer TimberHP outlines reorganization plan
Renee Cordes Updated: March 31, 2025The company, which makes high-performance wood fiber insulation, has filed a voluntary, pre-negotiated Chapter 11 reorganization plan in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
Renee Cordes Updated: March 31, 2025
Kelp burgers, seaweed-infused chocolate? Welcome to North America’s largest seaweed food fest
Laurie Schreiber March 26, 2025Maine leads the nation in seaweed farming; one million pounds of kelp were harvested last spring. Seaweed Week is the largest seaweed food and drink festival in North America.
Laurie Schreiber March 26, 2025
Scarborough packaging facility with 67 employees to shut down by June
Renee Cordes March 25, 2025RTS Packaging is owned by Sonoco Products Co., a South Carolina-based global manufacturer of paper and metal packaging.
Renee Cordes March 25, 2025
Business Leaders: Ben Davis, founder of OpBox and Edura Marine, is a born entrepreneur
Peter Van Allen Updated: March 24, 2025Ben Davis, Mainebiz Entrepreneur of the Year, operates two related companies that operate under one roof in Woolwich.
Peter Van Allen Updated: March 24, 2025
Business Leaders: Mike Haws of Sappi Paper is leading a $400 million investment in Somerset Mill
Peter Van Allen Updated: March 24, 2025Sappi's Paper Mill No. 2 in Skowhegan spans 800 feet and is equipped with nearly 2,000 instruments to manage its operations. By comparison, a Boeing 747 stretches 250 feet and operates with 400 control instruments.
Peter Van Allen Updated: March 24, 2025
Made in Maine: A Skowhegan shop fires up wood-fired pizza ovens
Peter Van Allen Updated: March 24, 2025Maine Wood Heat in Skowhegan produces commercial pizza ovens that can be seen at a number of breweries and restaurants around Maine and beyond.
Peter Van Allen Updated: March 24, 2025
Economic challenges: A roundup of tariff, trade and funding news
Mainebiz Staff Updated: September 4, 2025Amid all the changes coming out of Washington, Mainebiz will continue to report on how federal policies and international trade tensions will affect businesses in Maine.
Mainebiz Staff Updated: September 4, 2025
Founder of Cape Elizabeth blanket business remembered for her grit and optimism
Renee Cordes March 18, 2025Beth Haller LaSala, founder of ChappyWrap, moved to Maine in 2020.
Renee Cordes March 18, 2025
Maine International Trade Center honors export businesses
Laurie Schreiber March 18, 2025Global Secure Shipping in Orono, Xuron Corp. of Saco and Kelson Marine Co. of Portland were among the award winners.
Laurie Schreiber March 18, 2025
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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Groundbreaking Maine
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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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