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'Shake up your routine': Business leaders offer 60 ideas in 60 minutes at Mainebiz forum
Renee Cordes and Alexis Wells Updated: October 9, 2025In preparation for the talk, each panelist was asked to share 10 ideas that were used as a starting point for the conversation and compiled in a booklet for attendees to take home.
Renee Cordes and Alexis Wells Updated: October 9, 2025
Former Portland restaurant transformed into catering, events space
Tina Fischer Updated: October 8, 2025In the former Local 188 space, Big Tree Hospitality hosts events and uses the kitchen as a home base for catering services.
Tina Fischer Updated: October 8, 2025
Friday Food Insider: A taste of Portugal comes to Portland’s East End
Alexis Wells October 3, 2025Douro, a new seafood restaurant in Portland, is across the street from a sister restaurant, Twelve. It is expected to open on Oct. 9.
Alexis Wells October 3, 2025
First-ever Maine Makers Month starts with a bang
Renee Cordes October 2, 2025An expo was held at the VIA Agency headquarters in Portland. The event was organized by Kristan Vermeulen, founder and host of the "Makers of the USA" podcast.
Renee Cordes October 2, 2025
40 Under 40: Katie Wise combines a love of design and building with an iconic Maine brand
Updated: October 6, 2025"I try to lead with optimism and positively and enjoy taking on and trying new things," Katie Wise says.
Updated: October 6, 2025
40 Under 40: Gina Mannarino is a food-focused entrepreneur who blends chemistry and creativity
Updated: October 6, 2025Grean Gean's LLC is a Maine-based freeze-drying service business that supports farmers and small food businesses.
Updated: October 6, 2025
Come for the beer, stay for the 'whale' of a display
Laurie Schreiber October 1, 2025The 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.
Laurie Schreiber October 1, 2025
Introducing the 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 honorees
Updated: October 6, 2025Now in its fourth year, the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 program recognizes the state's up-and-coming leaders, the next generation of individuals who are shaping Maine and its economy.
Updated: October 6, 2025
Encore presentation: A York County apple orchard will reopen for limited you-pick season
Alexis Wells September 30, 2025Libby & Son U-Pick, which had closed in early summer, will reopen its orchards for the you-pick apple season.
Alexis Wells September 30, 2025
How Maine companies are creatively navigating the workforce rollercoaster
Holly M. Smevog, HMS Career Coaching September 29, 2025Maine faces workforce challenges that need new solutions. But the good news that the state and its businesses are finding innovative ways to tackle the labor shortages.
Holly M. Smevog, HMS Career Coaching September 29, 2025
Holy Donut goes big on gluten-free with Hannaford rollout
Renee Cordes Updated: September 30, 2025The Portland-based maker of Maine potato donuts has launched a line of gluten-free donuts at 74 Hannaford stores in three states.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 30, 2025
5 Maine startups to vie for $50,000 prize in LaunchPad business-pitch contest
Renee Cordes Updated: September 29, 2025Finalists in the 12th edition of the annual LaunchPad contest include mainelove, a Westbrook-based brand of canned water sourced from Sebago Lake, and CarHop, a Portland-based restaurant delivery service.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 29, 2025
Filipino restaurant on tap for Portland’s Old Port
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 29, 2025“If you go to the Philippines and hang out with families, often you will find a giant table full of different kinds of food, and people will just eat it all together. It's that kind of concept, but in a bowl,” said one of the four owners.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 29, 2025
Friday Food Insider: Maine maple producers seek to extend the season with new products and traditions
Alexis Wells Updated: September 26, 2025The owners of Hilltop, in Newfield, told Mainebiz they are seeing an increase in demand and are meeting it head-on — expanding operations, launching new products and inviting the public to taste the results.
Alexis Wells Updated: September 26, 2025
Marden’s comes to Bangor, Burlington moves down the road
Laurie Schreiber September 18, 2025Marden’s is setting up in a former Burlington location, while the latter is getting ready to open in a location less than a mile down the road.
Laurie Schreiber September 18, 2025
Hallowell thrives while tackling housing, water issues
Tina Fischer Updated: September 22, 2025At just under six square miles and with a population of barely 2,600, Hallowell is one of Maine’s smallest cities. But along its busy downtown district that hugs the Kennebec River, small is not Hallowell’s vibe.
Tina Fischer Updated: September 22, 2025
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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.
The Giving Guide
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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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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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