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Maine small businesses honored by SBA for big impact
Updated: March 16, 2023GoGo Refill, Mom’s Organic Munchies and Journey magazine are among the winners of the U.S. Small Business Administration Maine District Office Annual Awards.
Updated: March 16, 2023
Portland startup Marin Skincare finds space on L.L.Bean shelves
March 15, 2023Within three weeks, 70% of the first order was sold and L.L.Bean has placed a second order. “We appreciate the opportunity to feature other Maine companies at our flagship store,” said a Bean director of merchandising.
March 15, 2023
Loyal Biscuit, with six Maine stores, has been acquired by national pet supply chain
March 14, 2023The acquisition will enable the companies to provide greater support, expansive opportunities, and additional services to the community.
March 14, 2023
Maine winemaker tapped to judge French competition
March 10, 2023Keith Bodine built and managed wineries and distilleries in the U.S. and China before moving to Union, where he co-owns Sweetgrass Farm Winery & Distillery. He now advises both wineries and distilleries around the globe.
March 10, 2023
I scream, you scream: Gifford's Ice Cream comes up with temporary post-fire production fixes
March 9, 2023The company announced it is working with four partners to temporarily produce Gifford's Famous Ice Cream as the family makes necessary repairs and prepares the Skowhegan factory to make ice cream again following a February fire.
March 9, 2023
Real Estate Insider notebook: Planned Skowhegan investments will top $650 million
Updated: March 9, 2023The investments will encompass the Skowhegan area, and include manufacturing, education, housing, energy and retail industries.
Updated: March 9, 2023
Maine Cap N’ Stem is growing mushrooms — and growing a business
Updated: March 5, 2023With backing from Maine Technology Institute, CEI and Camden National, the Gardiner startup has been able to expand operations and find new customers.
Updated: March 5, 2023
Starting a business is rarely a neat and tidy process
Updated: March 5, 2023The journey of a startup can take many forms. It’s easy to get swept away in the stories of certain startups that seem to have it all going for them — the great idea, the polished elevator speech, a shelf full of awards from pitch competitions.
Updated: March 5, 2023
Thinking outside the box for a different kind of pop-up container
Updated: March 5, 2023Siblings Ben and Emily Davis envisioned boxes that could be adapted for a variety of uses, from retail pop-ups to food vendors to ticket booths.
Updated: March 5, 2023
A Skowhegan artisan cheese maker has found innovative ways to grow
Updated: March 5, 2023Crooked Face Creamery owner Amy Rowbottom has used a range of grants, incentive programs and "slow money" financing to build an artisan cheesemaking business that's gaining wider recognition.
Updated: March 5, 2023
HospitalityMaine CEO resigns; ops director takes interim role
Updated: March 6, 2023Becky Jacobson, Hospitality Maine's director of operations, will lead in an interim capacity until a replacement is found.
Updated: March 6, 2023
Udder confusion? King, Collins bill would bar mislabeling of non-dairy milk alternatives
Updated: March 3, 2023The bipartisan DAIRY Pride Act would require non-dairy products made from nuts, seeds, plants and algae to no longer be labeled with terms such as milk, yogurt or cheese.
Updated: March 3, 2023
New bakery, gastropub opening in building recently vacated by Rivalries
February 27, 2023In a space formerly occupied by Rivalries, a Bar Harbor chef has plans for a gastropub, Thistle & Grouse. Around the corner, the Bread & Friends bakery is in the works as well.
February 27, 2023
Industry leaders optimistic about 2023 restaurant sales; staffing is the sticky part
Updated: February 28, 2023Lack of staffing remains a problem, with only 1 in 10 operators confident that recruiting and retaining employees will be easier in 2023 than in 2022.
Updated: February 28, 2023
Foodie fest: Laying the table for Maine Restaurant Week
February 24, 2023The 15th edition of Maine Restaurant Week will be held from March 1-12.
February 24, 2023
Milbridge-based Wyman's promotes employee with versatile skill set
February 24, 2023April Norton oversees recruitment, retention, succession, compensation, benefits, compliance and workplace safety for the Downeast processor and marketer of wild blueberries.
February 24, 2023
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