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Hannaford, Portland Adult Ed partner on New Mainer leadership program
March 7, 2022The supermarket chain and the city's adult education program have teamed up to create a program that trains foreign-born candidates for retail jobs and leadership roles.
March 7, 2022
A flurry of restaurant activity lights up Route 1 in Yarmouth, Freeport
Updated: March 9, 2022The Met has opened in Freeport, and OTTO Pizza has a new location in Yarmouth. But those are just two additions in a burst of activity on U.S. Route 1.
Updated: March 9, 2022
'Big Al' reflects on the end of an era, after closing his iconic Wiscasset discount store
Updated: March 7, 2022The store offered low-cost goods for 35 years and had a devoted following. The labor shortage was mainly to blame for its closing.
Updated: March 7, 2022
'Know your voice and own it': Maine leaders offer Women’s Day wisdom
Updated: March 8, 2022More than a dozen female trailblazers from across the state share their advice for young women about career building and leadership.
Updated: March 8, 2022
Two dining destinations in southern Maine will soon close for good
March 4, 2022The eateries, in Portland and Westbrook, are unrelated and serve very different markets. But both have an avid customer base and on Thursday both announced they were shuttering permanently.
March 4, 2022
On the Record: Fitness entrepreneur Anthony Oglesby goes ‘all out’ in Augusta
Updated: March 7, 2022The owner of a new fitness club in Augusta talks with Mainebiz about his unusual business model and growth plans.
Updated: March 7, 2022
Building Business: With projects underway, PM Construction has had a busy winter
Updated: March 7, 2022The Saco-based contractor has been at work on a variety of projects in Portland and South Portland, while other builders have made progress on projects elsewhere in southern Maine.
Updated: March 7, 2022
Kennebunk general store, popular with Bush family and celebs, goes on the market
Updated: March 3, 2022The owners want to sell their “old-fashioned” general store to a buyer who maintains its integrity as a community hub.
Updated: March 3, 2022
Go-to-market guide aims to help seafood farmers navigate supply chain challenges
March 1, 2022“When the pandemic hit, our distribution chain changed, probably forever,” said one seafood farmer. The industry faces supply chain challenges while consumer demand grows.
March 1, 2022
Photo Kitchen brings unique venue to Portland
March 1, 2022The Photo Kitchen, opening in April, is designed to accommodate photographers, influencers, cooking classes, workshop-based businesses and events.
March 1, 2022
Maine calls for Russian vodka boycott, with a mixer of results
March 1, 2022Russian vodka is the subject of a boycott called for by Gov. Janet Mills, but represents a small fraction of imported spirits.
March 1, 2022
Maine Restaurant Week kicks off amid mixed prospects for industry
Updated: March 1, 2022More than 50 restaurants are participating in this year's event, which will run from March 1-12.
Updated: March 1, 2022
10 Maine restaurants and chefs are up for James Beard Foundation Awards
February 24, 2022Eight contenders are based in Portland and two are in Biddeford. One restaurant that opened in 2020 landed on the list twice.
February 24, 2022
Site of former Bath BBQ eatery will become local-meat provisioner
Updated: February 21, 2022A father and his sons’ experience in business, butchery and graphic design combined to create a market opportunity for a high-end provisioning shop.
Updated: February 21, 2022
Exit ramps: From buyouts to ESOPs, retirement takes many different routes
Updated: February 21, 2022While 96% of business owners agree it’s important to have an exit strategy, only 13% of those business owners actually have a written plan in place. For those developing one, there's a widening array of options from which to choose.
Updated: February 21, 2022
US franchising sector seen staying strong in 2022 amid regional differences
Updated: February 22, 2022The Washington, D.C.-based International Franchise Association projects another strong year for the sector in 2022.
Updated: February 22, 2022
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