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The South Portland-based nonprofit food-business incubator and shared commercial kitchen said it is taking steps to put a financial plan in place to keep services going.
Susan Ruhlin, the former head of Dirigo Labs in Waterville, aims to bring people together for shared meals via a platform called JoynaTable.
The Christmas Vacation Shop on the town's Main Street was recognized among the nation's most "Christmassy" stores in a national survey.
As we wind down the year, here are memorable quotes from a dozen interviews published by Mainebiz in 2025.
Bath’s downtown revitalization is grounded in a combination of independently owned businesses that cater to year-round residents and summer visitors alike, strong support from city leaders and an active merchants association.
Jeff Frank brings a diverse background in private-sector innovation, public policy and community development to his new role at Dirigo Labs.
The latest quarterly index from the the U.S. Chamber of Commerce shows a dip in the fourth quarter.
The event featured a panel discussion on "60 ideas in 60 minutes," moderated by Deb Neuman, president and CEO of the Bangor Regional Chamber of Commerce.
This year marks the 16th edition of the annual tradition devoted to small, independently owned retailers and dining establishments.
As more women control capital, they’re not only building their own portfolios but also breaking barriers in early-stage investing to support innovation and the next generation of women-led startups.
Mainebiz asked more than a dozen movers and shakers what they are most grateful for this year. Their answers were as varied as Chef Snoopy’s whimsical dishes in “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.”
Jaime and Kate Nash, founders of Nash & Co. Goods and Services leased the 1,800-square-foot space at 417 Congress St.
Improving profitability is about focus and discipline, not complexity, our guest columnist writes along with some nuts-and-bolts advice for small businesses.
Portland voters approved an increase in the city’s minimum wage from $15.50 per hour to $19.
The ever-evolving 577-acre mixed-use community between Route 1 and Payne Road in Scarborough currently has under construction new condominiums, a Market Basket grocery store and an Intermed outpatient facility.
While some owners are adamant about keeping the business in the family while pursuing expansions and new business models, selling to an outside buyer is also an option in a highly fragmented industry.