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Portland business owners, residents urge city to combat downtown crime wave
Updated: April 29, 2025The issue made for a fiery start to Monday's City Council meeting, where one resident asked city officials to come up with solutions "because the downtown is dying."
Updated: April 29, 2025
With new hire, Central Maine Growth Council looks to boost innovation and business development
April 28, 2025The Waterville-based regional council has hired a new innovation and development coordinator to help drive business growth in central Maine.
April 28, 2025
Bangor chamber hands out honors in 8 categories
April 21, 2025Businesses and individuals in the Bangor region were celebrated at the chamber's annual awards event.
April 21, 2025
Portland startup gets FDA approval for hospital bassinet-pad innovation
Updated: April 22, 2025Prapela Inc., currently staffed by two employees, aims to add 25 hires by the end of 2027 and employ more than 50 by 2030.
Updated: April 22, 2025
Mid-Maine Chamber hires marketing and membership director
April 17, 2025In her new position with the chamber, Sabrina Gormley will focus on building membership as well as marketing for events and programming.
April 17, 2025-
Maine small business owners say tariffs sparking confusion, disruption and chaos
Updated: April 15, 2025At a Monday press conference in Portland, the leaders of several small local businesses shared stories of rising prices, supply shortages and cancelled orders resulting from President Trump’s unpredictable trade policies.
Updated: April 15, 2025
From coffee talk to pitch-deck improv: Startup Maine gears up for packed event in May
Updated: April 14, 2025Startup Maine Week is scheduled to take place from May 19-22 in Portland.
Updated: April 14, 2025
Ellsworth photographer will use 'downtown' grant for professional development
Updated: April 10, 2025Since the Downtown Grants program started in 2020, 33 projects have received awards for uses such as new equipment, consultants and marketing.
Updated: April 10, 2025
Portland industrial software startup shines on Inc. magazine list of region's fastest-growing companies
Updated: April 7, 2025HighByte, which has raised $17.2 million in equity funding to date, ranked No. 6 out of 154 companies in the Northeast.
Updated: April 7, 2025
Flowfold acquired by Trenton-based maker of winter gloves and mitts
April 4, 2025All 13 Flowfold employees, including its two founders, will stay with the company under the ownership of Tempshield LLC.
April 4, 2025
On the Record: Fostering entrepreneurship at Northeastern’s Roux Institute in Portland
Updated: April 7, 2025Chris Torina, director of entrepreneurship at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute in Portland, defines entrepreneurship as the ability to see opportunity where others don’t.
Updated: April 7, 2025
Made in Maine: Axe maker in South Portland carves out a niche
Updated: April 7, 2025Mainebiz visits Brant & Cochran LLC, founded in 2015 by brothers Mark and Steve Ferguson with business partner Barry Worthing to make and restore hand-crafted axes.
Updated: April 7, 2025
Maine business leaders to discuss recent federal policy changes and tariffs
April 2, 2025Two online panel discussions will focus on the how ongoing developments are affecting Maine businesses.
April 2, 2025
Maine seafood brands shine at Boston B2B event
Updated: March 25, 2025The Maine Seafood Reception, held in conjunction with the Seafood Expo North America, drew more than 200 industry attendees from across the United States.
Updated: March 25, 2025
Economic challenges: A roundup of tariff, trade and funding news
Updated: March 28, 2025Amid all the changes coming out of Washington, Mainebiz will continue to report on how federal policies and international trade tensions will affect businesses in Maine.
Updated: March 28, 2025
Portland studies proposal to raise minimum wage to $20
March 19, 2025Early review of a proposal to hike the minimum wage within the city found both strong support and opposition from the public at a hearing.
March 19, 2025
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