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Creative layouts envisioned for space at historic Hill Mill in Lewiston
Laurie Schreiber January 27, 2020Eric Chinburg, president of Chinburg Properties in Newmarket, N.H., bought the 460,000-square-foot Hill Mill in Lewiston in an off-market deal. Existing tenants provide an income stream and available space offers the potential for creative layouts
Laurie Schreiber January 27, 2020
Biddeford box-maker Volk invests in ‘game-changer’ technology, expansion
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 23, 2020Volk Packaging Corp. has forged a partnership with JS Machine, a Chinese manufacturer of packaging equipment, and plans to build out the Biddeford plant.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 23, 2020
GO Lab’s insulation might be the right product at the right time, and in the right place
Maureen Milliken Updated: January 27, 2020An innovative insulation technology is bringing new life to a paper mill in Madison, shuttered since 2016. The mill's new owner expects to eventually employ 130 workers there.
Maureen Milliken Updated: January 27, 2020
As vote nears on Jay mill sale, Verso promises to return up to $282M to shareholders
Renee Cordes January 21, 2020Verso Corp. continues to urge shareholders to approve the sale of a mill in Jay and another in Wisconsin at the company's annual meeting on Jan. 31, despite opposition.
Renee Cordes January 21, 2020
Cerahelix eyes global market with hire of COO
Staff Updated: January 16, 2020Orono-based Cerahelix, maker of a ceramic filtering technology that reduces water and carbon footprints, is ramping up its global marketing strategy with the addition of a chief operating officer.
Staff Updated: January 16, 2020
Two Maine industry groups partner on scholarships for training in trades, manufacturing
Staff Updated: January 15, 2020The Manufacturers Association of Maine and Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation are kicking off a new scholarship initiative for the trades and manufacturing, at a time when employers in both fields are in desperate need of skilled labor.
Staff Updated: January 15, 2020Maine's economy accelerated in Q3 of 2019
Staff January 13, 2020Gross domestic product in Maine grew faster from July through September last year than in the prior three months, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Staff January 13, 2020
20 on '20: Maine's boatbuilding industry pushes for diversified revenue
Peter Van Allen Updated: January 13, 2020The president of a Belfast boatbuilding business sees new types of projects and new technology on the horizon. But prospects could be affected by changes in another industry.
Peter Van Allen Updated: January 13, 2020
Maine’s largest cannabis greenhouse breaks ground
Staff January 8, 2020Eliot cannabis company Sweet Dirt and Portland-based builder ArchSolar began construction Tuesday of the 32,800-square-foot facility, which will include advanced features for marijuana cultivation.
Staff January 8, 2020
Sappi’s Somerset Mill receives food safety certification
Staff Updated: January 8, 2020Sappi North America's Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, which produces a variety of paperboard packaging for use with food, has received certification that its products meet industry standards for food safety.
Staff Updated: January 8, 2020
Brunswick-based STARC Systems prepares for more growth in 2020
Staff Updated: January 7, 2020STARC, a rapidly growing manufacturer of temporary containment structures for use in occupied renovations, plans to expand at its Brunswick headquarters and increase sales nationally in 2020.
Staff Updated: January 7, 2020Verso says takeover attempt would threaten sale of Jay mill
Staff January 2, 2020With a showdown less than a month away over a takeover attempt — and potentially, the sale of its paper mill in Jay — Verso Corp. is going to great lengths in winning over shareholders.
Staff January 2, 2020
The year in review: Here are 10 of our most unusual business stories
Staff Updated: December 31, 2019In this look back at 2019, Mainebiz compiled some of the year's outliers — stories about products or initiatives that went off the beaten path.
Staff Updated: December 31, 2019Pentagon wants to cut plans for Navy destroyers built at Bath
Staff December 27, 2019The Defense Department wants to scuttle construction of nearly half the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers planned for the next five years. If approved, the cutback could affect Bath Iron Works.
Staff December 27, 2019
The year in review: There was (some) good news for Maine business in 2019
Staff December 27, 2019In this end-of-the-year roundup, Mainebiz looks at some of 2019's most "positive" stories — ones that carry an encouraging message about Maine’s economy and companies.
Staff December 27, 2019
Maine’s forest product industry aims for 30% growth over five years
Staff Updated: December 27, 2019A business coalition for Maine’s forest-products industry announced it is looking to add 30% growth to the $8 billion industry by 2025. The coalition, Forest Opportunity Roadmap/Maine, seeks new applications and markets for the industry.
Staff Updated: December 27, 2019
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With 2026 coming up fast, Maine businesses are preparing for Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave program to take effect.
The program is designed to protect paid leave for up to 12 weeks a year to care for an ill family member or bond with a new child. For employees, it's a great perk; for employers, there are challenges and costs associated with getting into compliance.
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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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