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Bixby Chocolate founder Kate McAleer talks about winning competitions — and customers
Updated: June 26, 2022In 2011, McAleer had a great idea: break into the organic foods market with a good-for-you candy bar, a sector of the exploding industry that hadn’t yet been tapped. Not all great ideas for startups succeed, but hers did.
Updated: June 26, 2022
The art of the pitch: Maine experts offer advice for those who want to swim with sharks
Updated: June 26, 2022In this Q&A from our new Startup Hub issue, Mainebiz curates advice from the leaders of three businesses on how to succeed in the competitive "shark tanks" of investor pitches and pitch-off contests.
Updated: June 26, 2022
Cycle-and-ski shop triples space in Portland with building purchase
Updated: June 27, 2022Allspeed Cyclery & Snow's new space will have a larger parking lot, nearby green trails and increased square footage. It takes over retail space vacated by Rite Aid.
Updated: June 27, 2022
With a first-in-state franchise, Maine is no longer looking for a cookie Crumbl
Updated: June 28, 2022There are more than 500 of the high-tech Crumbl Cookies stores nationwide, but Maine gets its first on Thursday, at the growing Rock Row shopping complex in Westbrook.
Updated: June 28, 2022
The architecture of cannabis: New industry inspires new approaches to design
Updated: June 27, 2022Maine's legalization of cannabis has birthed new opportunities for architects. Because of marijuana's history as an illicit product, designers want the store experience, whether it’s for first-time or returning customers, to feel inviting.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Building Business: Contractors shift to new projects
Updated: June 27, 2022As some projects near completion, Maine builders are beginning work on other jobs. Mainebiz has the lastest rundown on who's building what and where.
Updated: June 27, 2022
A lot to whoop about: Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returns in Dover-Foxcroft
June 22, 2022The annual celebration of a favorite Maine confection hasn't been held in person since 2019. The festival is returning in its live format on Saturday.
June 22, 2022
Luke's Lobster on track for opening next month at Grand Central in NYC
Updated: June 22, 2022The new Luke's Lobster Grand Central, set to open at the famed New York train station next month, will be the company's first new brick-and-mortar location in three years.
Updated: June 22, 2022
Sea Bags continues expansion, but cautious on US economy
Updated: June 16, 2022The Portland-based retailer, which makes its totes and accessories out of recycled sails, opened its seventh store in Michigan.
Updated: June 16, 2022
Maine's legal cannabis industry is grabbing market share from the illegal one, state says
June 14, 2022The success of the adult-use cannabis market, which opened in October 2020, has reduced illicit use, according to results of a survey by the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy.
June 14, 2022
SCORE honors 11 small businesses across Maine
June 13, 2022Honorees ranged from a chocolate maker to a scallop farmer to a veterinarian. SCORE Maine worked with 224 businesses last year.
June 13, 2022
UMaine-created nanofibers could lead to recyclable food containers
June 10, 2022The containers are constructed from cellulose nanofibril and other materials to improve water resistance.
June 10, 2022
Grandy Organics, American Unagi earn top honors in Golden Fork Awards
June 10, 2022The the B2B event showcased 42 emerging food and beverage companies; 28 entered products into one of the three award categories.
June 10, 2022
4 Maine CEOs among those nationwide demanding US Senate action on gun safety
June 10, 2022A letter calls for senators to "transcend partisanship," citing the human and economic toll of gun violence, and is co-signed by the CEOs of companies including Bloomberg LP and Yahoo.
June 10, 2022
Skowhegan's downtown rebirth draws on a collective effort
Updated: June 13, 2022Skowhegan's efforts to revitalize the downtown are paying off with new businesses and more recreation options on the riverfront.
Updated: June 13, 2022
Target market: Commercial development sizzles in Auburn, adding to L-A region’s appeal
Updated: June 13, 2022The Androscoggin County city is attracting a growing number of franchises and factory expansions.
Updated: June 13, 2022
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