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Business Leaders: Tanbark, led by Melissa LaCasse, produces sustainable packaging
Alexis Wells Updated: March 18, 2024A 2024 Business Leader of the Year, Melissa LaCasse, secured $3.2 million in pre-seed funding and used her skills in distribution, business development and strategic planning to position Tanbark for success.
Alexis Wells Updated: March 18, 2024
Business Leaders: Grandy Organics owner Aaron Anker has big plans for the specialty food brand
Renee Cordes Updated: March 18, 2024Anker, one of the 2024 Business Leaders of the Year, is overseeing a $2 million expansion at the company’s solar-powered facility in Hiram. The maker of small-batch granola, trail mixes, roasted nuts and cereals has nationwide aspirations.
Renee Cordes Updated: March 18, 2024
Ask ACE: How do we increase company value so ESOP shareholders benefit?
Priscilla Hansen Mahoney, Blazing Trails Coaching Updated: August 13, 2024Employee Stock Ownership Plans have become increasingly popular among Maine businesses. Now ACE columnist Priscilla Hansen Mahoney offers some suggestions about how ESOPs can maximize returns for shareholders.
Priscilla Hansen Mahoney, Blazing Trails Coaching Updated: August 13, 2024
The Good Crust, Tiller & Rye and Belle Cove among businesses honored by SBA
Renee Cordes March 12, 2024"With these awards we hope to demonstrate the impact entrepreneurs have on their hometowns and our state," said Diane Sturgeon, Maine district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Renee Cordes March 12, 2024
Friday Food Insider: Founder of Portland Wine Week dishes on her experience in the wine industry
Alexis Wells Updated: March 8, 2024Every March 8, International Women's Day celebrates women's rights and the fight for gender equality around the globe. And what better way to kick off the day than to highlight women in the food industry?
Alexis Wells Updated: March 8, 2024
Augusta lawn-care company acquired by national brand
Laurie Schreiber March 5, 2024The acquisition of Augusta-based Turf Doctor will give Washington State-based Senske Services a foothold in New England.
Laurie Schreiber March 5, 2024
Mixing things up on the midcoast: Scone Goddess teams with Bixby Chocolate
Renee Cordes Updated: March 6, 2024The new product will make its debut at the New England Made Giftware & Specialty Food Show in Portland next week.
Renee Cordes Updated: March 6, 2024
Growing pains: Maine life sciences, biohealth startups hustle to raise capital in a tough environment
Renee Cordes Updated: March 4, 2024Even during good times, early-stage life sciences and biohealth businesses in Maine frequently have to work harder than their peers in bigger markets to woo investors.
Renee Cordes Updated: March 4, 2024
Waterville business accelerator Dirigo Labs looks to develop investment arm
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 29, 2024The nonprofit is hosting a research fellow to develop an investment model over the coming 30 months. The goal is to grow mid-Maine’s entrepreneurial economy.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 29, 2024
Maine small business centers helped 220 clients access $36M last year — for free
Laurie Schreiber February 27, 2024Last year, the Maine Small Business Development Centers helped 2,289 entrepreneurs and small businesses — up almost 50% from pre-pandemic years.
Laurie Schreiber February 27, 2024
South Portland to present business awards to 8 recipients
William Hall February 15, 2024Avesta Housing, Kaplan Thompson Architects, Brant and Cochran and Restore Hyper Wellness are among the businesses and nonprofits being honored by the city in this year's awards.
William Hall February 15, 2024
On the Record: Diggables brand of buckwheat puffs aims to stand out in crowded snack market
Renee Cordes Updated: February 19, 2024Mainebiz talks with Toby Ahrens, an entrepreneur whose market is expanding like — well, like a buckwheat puff.
Renee Cordes Updated: February 19, 2024
Ask ACE: What are some environmentally responsible energy strategies?
Sam Milton, Climate Resources Group Updated: July 2, 2024Association of Consulting Expertise member Sam Milton offers four tips to help businesses save on their energy bills.
Sam Milton, Climate Resources Group Updated: July 2, 2024
Portland seeks business tenant for tiny, eight-sided waterfront property
Renee Cordes Updated: February 13, 2024The city aims to lease the gazebo to a food vendor, local artist or retailer who would set up shop in 77 square feet of gross building area.
Renee Cordes Updated: February 13, 2024
Fork Food Lab looks to add pop-up, events, farmers' market at new SoPo space
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 12, 2024At full capacity, it’s estimate the food incubator could generate an annual economic impact of 166 jobs, $6.3 million in wages and $14.8 million in sales
Laurie Schreiber Updated: February 12, 2024
Friday Food Insider: Euro-African meat pies in North Berwick? Yes, really
Alexis Wells February 9, 2024Baker Brü is a South African and Italian culinary experience derived from family legacy recipes featuring meat pies. It will be opening at 381 High St.
Alexis Wells February 9, 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?
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Groundbreaking Maine
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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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