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12 business owners chosen for ‘visionary leadership’ development program
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 11, 2024Seaweed and waffles. Startups and longtime businesses. Participants are a diverse group but have a similar aim: to develop their skills and grow their companies.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: January 11, 2024
How small businesses can navigate a successful digital transformation
Jason Lundy, Bank of America Updated: January 8, 2024A U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics study showed 57% of Maine businesses reported having no telework arrangements before or early in the pandemic. Businesses continue to adapt to the change, writes guest columnist Jason Lundy, a business banker.
Jason Lundy, Bank of America Updated: January 8, 2024
Friday Food Insider: An Old West saloon planned for West Bayside
Alexis Wells Updated: January 5, 2024Argenta Brewing is preparing to open later this winter, bringing a touch of the Old West to West Bayside.
Alexis Wells Updated: January 5, 2024
How to find and work with a lender for ESOP financing
Jay Hood, Machias Savings Bank Updated: January 5, 2024Studies show ESOP participants have higher retirement account savings than non-ESOP counterparts and also have better job security, writes guest columnist Jay Hood, chief lending officer at Machias Savings Bank.
Jay Hood, Machias Savings Bank Updated: January 5, 2024
2024 Forecast: Bam Bam Bakery is ready to take on new year
Alexis Wells Updated: January 8, 2024The bakery leased 1,961 square feet of retail space at the former Ela Market & Grill, at 125 Bucknam Road in Falmouth, after closing a location on Portland's Commercial Street during the pandemic.
Alexis Wells Updated: January 8, 2024
On the Record: CEI’s Grace Mo-Phillips helps fellow female entrepreneurs turn ideas into business
Renee Cordes Updated: January 8, 2024The Women's Business Center, part of Coastal Enterprises Inc., supports women of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds as they navigate the challenges of becoming an entrepreneur.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 8, 2024From the Editor: Business has been good, so why is the outlook so gloomy?
Peter Van Allen Updated: January 8, 2024The economy has been remarkably resilient coming out of the pandemic, but businesspeople polled by Mainebiz are still cautious about the outlook for 2024.
Peter Van Allen Updated: January 8, 2024
With $100K boost, scone business will scale beyond the midcoast
Renee Cordes Updated: January 4, 2024The Scone Goddess, based in Northport, plans to use a Community Development Block Grant for a van, packing machines, additional storage and ingredients.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 4, 2024
In memoriam: We recall some of the Mainers who died in 2023
Renee Cordes Updated: January 3, 2024Mainebiz pays tribute to notable Mainers who died last year.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 3, 2024
Friday Food Insider: A look at the top food stories from 2023
Alexis Wells December 28, 2023Here are links to the top restaurant stories published in Mainebiz in 2023.
Alexis Wells December 28, 2023
‘Cowboy Bebop’ & other music to rock your New Year's Eve from the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 playlist
Renee Cordes Updated: December 29, 2023Party like it's 2024 with an eclectic musical mix that spans Judy Garland from Hollywood's Golden Age to classic rockers and rappers, and download the Spotify playlist with all 40 songs.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 29, 2023
Main Street Skowhegan awarded $425K to boost regional economy
Renee Cordes Updated: December 27, 2023Strategies include developing career pathways and apprenticeship programs in sectors from food and agriculture to outdoor recreation.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 27, 2023
Year in review: Maine retail news in 2023
Renee Cordes Updated: December 28, 2023From Maine brands to national names, here are 10 retail news stories published in 2023. It's a sector we write a lot about, both in the Daily Report and Real Estate Insider.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 28, 2023
Holy Donut heads to Brunswick for next location
Renee Cordes December 24, 2023The business, known for its potato donuts, will open a shop in spring 2024 in a former Tim Hortons coffeehouse located at 147 Pleasant St. in Brunswick.
Renee Cordes December 24, 2023
From April fooling to Papi Cannabis: 10 offbeat news stories in 2023
Renee Cordes December 24, 2023From April Fools' gags to Big Papi's 'swing' into Maine's cannabis market, there was no shortage of unusual and offbeat news in 2023.
Renee Cordes December 24, 2023
Healing to close out 2023: Remembering victims of Lewiston's mass shooting, and the support that followed
Renee Cordes Updated: December 28, 2023In the days and weeks that followed the Oct. 25 tragedy, it has been heartening to see how individuals, organizations and businesses across the state have stepped up to offer support and funding.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 28, 2023
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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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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