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Mainebiz names 2022 Business Leaders of the Year
March 21, 2022The annual awards recognize commercial and nonprofit leaders for exceptional contributions to Maine and Maine's economy. The 2022 recipients represent an array of industries and regions — from housing to handbags, from Portland to Skowhegan.
March 21, 2022
Maine group seeks nominations for Family Business Awards
March 21, 2022All family-owned businesses in Maine are eligible for consideration and need not be members of the Institute for Family-Owned Business, which organizes the annual awards.
March 21, 2022
On the Record: Catching up with past Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year honorees
Updated: March 21, 2022Six award alumni share advice they would give their younger selves, leadership lessons from the pandemic and what they see as Maine's biggest economic challenge or opportunity.
Updated: March 21, 2022
Business Leaders: Amber Lambke is breaking bread to grow Maine Grains, and to build a community
Updated: March 21, 20222022 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year: The Small Business and Entrepreneur Leader of the Year, Lambke has built Maine Grains from a local grist mill into a community around grain and related products, energizing downtown Skowhegan and the
Updated: March 21, 2022
Business Leaders: Sea Bags CEO Don Oakes leads retail expansion, targets production growth
Updated: March 21, 20222022 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year: The Large Company Business Leader of the Year, Oakes has served as CEO of Sea Bags since 2013. Under his watch, the maker of totes and accessories from recycled sails has doubled down on growth, despite
Updated: March 21, 2022
Maine Maple Sunday recognized by US Senate
Updated: March 18, 2022The Senate resolution designates March 27 as Maine Maple Sunday, and recognizes the importance of maple syrup production to the state's communities, economy and culture.
Updated: March 18, 2022
Portland's foodie image gets a lift with five finalists for James Beard Awards
March 17, 2022Three chefs, a baker and a new restaurant were named finalists for the prestigious industry honors.
March 17, 2022
Mexicali Blues plans warehouse space to gain storage, automation
March 17, 2022Mexicali Blues plans to build a new warehouse in Newcastle amid a lack of available properties in the midcoast.
March 17, 2022
Inc.'s list of the Northeast's fastest-growing firms includes two from Maine
March 16, 2022Like the Inc. 5000, the regional rankings are based on each company’s revenue growth, as a percentage, over a three-year period. On average, the companies in the Northeast had a growth rate of 208%.
March 16, 2022
Bob’s Discount Furniture to open in Bangor, as consumers look for low-cost comfort
March 16, 2022The discount furniture retailer plans to open in Bangor next week, gaining a second Maine location after Scarborough. The pandemic has had some benefits for Bob's and others in its low-price sector.
March 16, 2022
After M&A string, Stonewall Kitchen itself is sold in private-equity deal
March 15, 2022Stonewall Kitchen, the specialty food and home goods company with headquarters in York, was purchased in a deal between two Boston-based private equity firms.
March 15, 2022
19 outdoor economy entrepreneurs selected for new industry training program
March 15, 2022The startups include service providers, product designers, manufacturers and sellers. Some are new and others are looking to scale up.
March 15, 2022
Jay-based Jocko Fuel gets $30M investment from NY private equity firm
March 15, 2022The investment follows the acquisition last year of a larger warehouse and distribution center in North Jay to accommodate growing demand.
March 15, 2022
Apparel startup Rugged Seas adds minority investor, mulls next stage of growth
March 10, 2022Rugged Seas, which uses old fishing bibs to create bags, totes and wearable gear, sold a minority stake in the company to help fund expansion.
March 10, 2022
Solar array under construction will power three branches of Darling's Auto Group
March 10, 2022When complete, the 1.4-megawatt array in Brewer is expected to offset 1,670,900 pounds of carbon annually.
March 10, 2022
In Portland, 4 new eateries are coming to sites where old ones stood
March 8, 2022The quartet of new food and drink establishments all received municipal licenses on Monday, and are planning to open within blocks of each other in the next few months.
March 8, 2022
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