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MEREDA panel will tackle struggling restaurant scene in southern Maine
November 20, 2024The Dec. 18 panel will include the perspectives of restaurateurs who have closed establishments in recent weeks.
November 20, 2024
Coffee By Design awards 2024 Rebel Blend Fund grants to 5 Maine arts projects
November 20, 2024The Portland-based coffee wholesaler and retailer will give $15,000 in grants to the art projects, using funds raised through customer purchases.
November 20, 2024
State nutrition-incentive fund has directed $1M to Mainers, small businesses
November 20, 2024The model allows shoppers who use food benefits at farmers' markets, farm stands and small retail stores to receive matching funds, coupons or discounts.
November 20, 2024
Good news for Maine's seasonal businesses: US may issue more guest worker visas
Updated: November 19, 2024The release of over 64,000 additional H-2B visas could come as a welcome relief for small businesses throughout Maine that continue to face employee shortages.
Updated: November 19, 2024
Portland to honor four businesses for contributions to local economy
Updated: November 15, 2024A shipyard and an organization that hosts squash games will be among recipients of awards to businesses for their contributions to the Portland economy.
Updated: November 15, 2024
With state pandemic relief funding, 48 Maine tech companies get a job-building boost
November 13, 2024From biofuel to genetic testing to boatbuilding, 48 technology-driven companies received a total of $7 million in state grants to create jobs and strengthen the innovation economy.
November 13, 2024
Friday Food Insider: Maine's coffee shops continue to face challenges
Updated: November 15, 2024It's a tough time for coffee shops in Maine, with another shop recently closing.
Updated: November 15, 2024
After 7 months in business, a Saco coffee shop with Colorado roots closes its doors
November 13, 2024Ziggi’s Coffee has shops in more than a dozen states, but its sole Maine location has shuttered with no plans to reopen.
November 13, 2024
Friday Food Insider Notebook: Openings, closings and Southern fast food
Updated: November 8, 2024Here is this week's roundup of foodie news, including information about 207 Beer Week. In other beer news, there's one location closing and a merger of interest.
Updated: November 8, 2024
South Portland startup ElleVet Sciences elevates chief financial officer to CEO role
Updated: November 4, 2024ElleVet Sciences, a South Portland animal health startup specializing in cannabis-based products, has promoted Haley Israelson to chief executive officer.
Updated: November 4, 2024
Friday Food Insider: Two Fat Cats bakery will open a second Portland location
November 1, 2024A well-known Portland bakery will open a new location called Two Fat Cats West End.
November 1, 2024A USM program will help craft beverage manufacturers in Maine and Vermont prevent pollution
November 1, 2024A grant of $350,000, awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will go to USM's New England Environmental Finance Center, which is part of the university’s Catherine Cutler Institute.
November 1, 2024
Newsworthy people and performances for Nov. 4, 2024
Updated: November 4, 2024A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at Maine businesses, nonprofits, professional services firms and health care institutions.
Updated: November 4, 2024
While Maine’s family-owned businesses are facing challenges, one thing is keeping them going
Updated: November 4, 2024Mainebiz spoke with three food businesses that have faced a range of challenges, including fire, floods, construction and new product development.
Updated: November 4, 2024
The ‘family-owned’ brand can be an important marketing tool
Updated: November 4, 2024The 'family-owned' story can be an important marketing tool. But not all such businesses understand its power.
Updated: November 4, 2024
Exit focus: The good, the bad and the unnerving about selling a family business in Maine
Updated: November 4, 2024Selling a family business requires a combination of patience, emotional stamina and an understanding of market conditions.
Updated: November 4, 2024
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