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How to navigate a career transition: a roadmap to success
Holly Smevog, HMS Career Coaching Updated: June 25, 2024A Portland-based career coach spells out a four-phase process to help anyone trying to make a successful career transition.
Holly Smevog, HMS Career Coaching Updated: June 25, 2024
Business group asks for fix to Portland’s emergency minimum wage ordinance
Laurie Schreiber June 24, 2024Currently, if the state declares an emergency for a reason that doesn't pertain to Portland, small businesses there still have to increase the minimum wage to 1.5 times the normal rate.
Laurie Schreiber June 24, 2024
Orono startup gets $1M grant for development of ocean-friendly packaging
Renee Cordes Updated: June 21, 2024Paramount Planet Product plans to start manufacturing ocean-compostable, fish-friendly single-use packaging by 2026, starting with butter dishes and condiment cups used by restaurants.
Renee Cordes Updated: June 21, 2024
A Look Back: The ‘dog days’ of an early edition of Mainebiz
Peter Van Allen Updated: June 24, 2024A 2001 feature in in Mainebiz touted the benefits of dogs in the workplaces, arguing that they contribute to greater productivity and happier, healthier employees. And that’s to say nothing of the benefits to the dogs.
Peter Van Allen Updated: June 24, 2024
Portland’s post-pandemic recovery has been uneven, MIT study says
Laurie Schreiber June 18, 2024Workforce shortages and the lack of affordable housing are among the challenges, but there's another key need: Businesses want the city to build more public restrooms.
Laurie Schreiber June 18, 2024
Eight Maine businesses take home SCORE awards
Peter Van Allen June 17, 2024This year's awards were presented at a luncheon June 12 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport. More than 130 people attended.
Peter Van Allen June 17, 2024
Ask ACE: How do I achieve work-life balance while working in a family business?
Priscilla Hansen Mahoney, Blazing Trails Coaching Updated: June 10, 2024Living and working with your partner comes with challenges. But a guest contributor from ACE explains how setting boundaries between work and home can help keep the peace.
Priscilla Hansen Mahoney, Blazing Trails Coaching Updated: June 10, 2024
How to navigate today's uncertain business environment
Todd Peacock, Bank of America Updated: June 5, 2024Business owners remain confident in the economy, despite lingering uncertainties, writes guest columnist Todd Peacock of Bank of America. But he offers a few tips for small businesses as they navigate the uncertainty.
Todd Peacock, Bank of America Updated: June 5, 2024
Norway man sentenced to 2 years in prison for PPP loan fraud
Renee Cordes Updated: June 3, 2024Merton Weed Jr. was also ordered to pay more than $250,000 in restitution for filing fraudulent applications for loans from the federally funded program. He pleaded guilty to the charges last October.
Renee Cordes Updated: June 3, 2024
Small Business Pulse: Despite inflation, Boothbay food entrepreneur aims for slow but steady growth
Renee Cordes Updated: May 29, 2024Cherie Scott of Mumbai to Maine has kept her prices steady since she founded the line of gourmet Indian simmer sauces, despite cost increases facing every aspect of her business, from ingredients to shipping.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 29, 2024
Nexus Maine 'virtual coffee shop' draws 300 entrepreneurs, remote workers via Slack
Renee Cordes Updated: May 28, 2024George Matelich and Jimmy Haight launched the “virtual coffee shop” for entrepreneurs and business professionals in Maine.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 28, 2024
On the Record: Auburn safety trainer draws on her law enforcement background
Renee Cordes Updated: May 27, 2024Abbe Chabot served for 20 years as a Maine State Police detective, and is now a manager with Dirigo Risk Management Solutions. Among other things, the firm trains businesses in active shooter response.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 27, 2024
Maine Grains is creating a food-centered gathering place in downtown Skowhegan
Alexis Wells Updated: May 27, 2024The Maine Grains building, in the former Somerset County prison, has become something of a business hub. And that role is now growing.
Alexis Wells Updated: May 27, 2024
Charms of the farm: From goat hikes to flower festivals, Maine agritourism is thriving
Renee Cordes Updated: May 27, 2024Agritourism is bringing fresh ideas and new people into one of Maine's oldest industries. For the public, the draws include overnight accommodations, guided hikes and themed events.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 27, 2024
The good, the tough and the needed: 10 insights from Startup Maine Week
Renee Cordes Updated: May 20, 2024The Portland conference, held for the first time since 2019, offered sessions on a range of topics and networking events for budding and wannabe entrepreneurs.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 20, 2024
Small Business Pulse: Portland lighting franchise owner laments high interest rates
Renee Cordes Updated: May 22, 2024Army veteran Alex Quataert owns a Portland lighting franchise, Blingle, which employs three permanent staff members and brings on temporary workers for seasonal projects.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 22, 2024
Today's Poll
Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.
Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.
Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?
The Giving Guide
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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