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Lending a hand: New Maine microloan program supports immigrant-owned small businesses
Updated: May 16, 2022The Indus Fund is a new microloan program for small business owners in Maine’s growing immigrant community.
Updated: May 16, 2022
Ask ACE: What does innovation look like?
Updated: September 28, 2022A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader whose business is "stuck." Innovation can help, but involves more than a single lightbulb moment.
Updated: September 28, 2022
New wellness co-op builds on Biddeford transformation
Updated: May 4, 2022The founders, both Biddeford natives, wanted to be part of the city’s growth. “There are so many great businesses and entrepreneurs who are thriving,” said one partner.
Updated: May 4, 2022
UMaine System to divest its fossil fuel holdings
May 2, 2022The move to divest fossil fuel holdings begins this month, and follows similar actions taken by other universities nationally.
May 2, 2022
To aid recruits moving to Maine, Benchmark launches relocation service
Updated: May 2, 2022The Portland-based firm says its program responds to a need in the marketplace for assistance when new employees are relocating or out-of-town recruits are interviewing.
Updated: May 2, 2022
Ask ACE: What to do when productivity 'improvements' aren’t working
Updated: October 6, 2022A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise tackles a reader's question: What do you do when a new workflow system isn't working, and productivity ain't flowing?
Updated: October 6, 2022
WEX posts record Q1 results, raises full-year guidance
Updated: April 28, 2022The company's revenue increase in the first quarter reflects a favorable effect from rising fuel prices.
Updated: April 28, 2022
WEX names new CFO on eve of Q1 report
April 26, 2022Jagtar Narula joins WEX from South Carolina-based 3D Systems Corp., where he currently serves as chief financial officer. He will take up the similar role at WEX on May 25.
April 26, 2022
Brunswick fintech startup raises $2M to fund growth
Updated: April 26, 2022Circa, led by CEO and co-founder Leslie Hyman, raised the funds from a combination of individual investors, angel investors and venture capital firms.
Updated: April 26, 2022
First National Bank parent posts 8.8% jump in Q1 earnings
April 21, 2022Loan growth at the Damariscotta-based parent company of First National Bank was mainly in commercial real estate and construction, as the bank wound down two pandemic-related loan programs.
April 21, 2022
Portland's credit rating improves, potentially saving costs for city projects
Updated: April 19, 2022Standard & Poor's raised its long-term rating on Portland's previously issued general obligations bonds, and gave a high rating to $52 million in new debt being issued Tuesday.
Updated: April 19, 2022
Maine's unemployment rate falls to lowest level in two years
Updated: April 18, 2022Maine's unemployment rate fell to 3.6% in March amid job increases across sectors including professional and business services.
Updated: April 18, 2022
A Gorham industrial property with long-term tenant acquired by Portland investor
April 15, 2022The buyer wrote a same-day offer. The seller, who founded a janitorial supply company in 1964, says the sale will open opportunities for growth.
April 15, 2022
How to answer the phone with pizzazz — and get the ‘yes’
Updated: September 29, 2022A successful experience for your clients can hinge on the first words they hear over the phone. A consultant writes about how to make that initial connection count for the best.
Updated: September 29, 2022
Highly engaged: Surging demand keeps Maine wedding vendors busy, fuels recovery hopes
Updated: April 18, 2022Amid a busy nuptial season and COVID-driven disruptions, Maine businesses that serve the marriage market are looking ahead to a brighter future.
Updated: April 18, 2022
Ask ACE: How can we test our assumptions before innovating new products?
Updated: October 12, 2022A contributor from the Association for Consulting Expertise advises a reader on how to make sure business innovation stays on the right track.
Updated: October 12, 2022
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