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Amina Hassan, executive director of Her Safety Net, says the most rewarding moments have been when someone shares how their life has changed — whether it’s landing their first job, getting out of an abusive relationship, graduating or feeling a
Shannon Coffin, vice president of community partnerships at Good Shepherd Food Bank, says early in her career she realized that food banking isn’t just about moving food — it’s about changing systems.
Connor Archer, founder, chair and CEO of The Courageous Steps Project Inc., says Maine is at a critical point where the state needs to think creatively about retention and recruitment of current and future educators and other human services
The president and CEO of the Maine Philanthropy Center is passionate about joy and connection as acts of resistance.
The young whale, named Finny, stranded in Steuben on Thanksgiving 2023. Maine Beer Co. supported the collection and processing of the skeleton, in compliance with the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
The new Food Security Hub in South Portland will allow the nonprofit to increase the number of meals it prepares from 2,000 per day to 10,000.
When federal grants were curtailed earlier this year, Maine nonprofits jumped into action looking for ways to partner and stretch their dollars.
Mainebiz asked nonprofit leaders how their organizations are responding to cuts in federal funding. Here are the responses, in their own words.
Nonprofits are experiencing anxiety about sustainability. They can make payroll today, but they worry about next year, or the year after. That’s why multi-year commitments are so powerful.
Derek Beckvold, managing director of the Boston Philharmonic since July 2024, will succeed Carolyn Nishon as executive director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra.
Sea Bags and Rugged Seas have created limited-edition totes and wristlets.
The Central Aroostook Association offered a unique wist on table soccer for a recent fundraiser the Northern Maine Fairgrounds.
Mechanics' Hall, a member-supported cultural hub and library, will use the $20,000 matching grant for a year-long literary program inspired by Daniel Mason's novel, "North Woods."
Child care is considered an essential piece of the puzzle in recruiting and retaining Bath Iron Works employees.
Portland City Council narrowly approved a decision to send to a November referendum a proposal to raise the city’s minimum wage from $15.50 per hour to $19 by 2028. If approved by voters, the new rate would give Portland one of the highest minimum
The Bath Area Family YMCA has broken ground on an early learning center, the final phase in a multi-year expansion that will bring capacity up to 200 at its Centre Street campus, when completed by fall 2026.
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The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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Learn moreThe 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.
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.
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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