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Two Maine-based signage firms are merging to form a full-service company
Alexis Wells December 5, 2023Following the merger, Welch Sign and Bailey Sign will maintain their brand identities while operating as a unified business.
Alexis Wells December 5, 2023
How to kickstart your planning and get ready for 2024
Tove Rasmussen, Partners Creating Growth December 4, 2023If your 2024 plan has fallen between the cracks, focus on the budget, which reflects your company’s priorities, writes guest columnist Tove Rasmussen, a consultant.
Tove Rasmussen, Partners Creating Growth December 4, 2023
Branching out: Midcoast herbal brand eyes further expansion
Renee Cordes Updated: December 5, 2023Herbal Revolution Farm & Apothecary, which is based in Union and recently started selling in 400 Sprouts Farmers Markets stores nationwide, is "undergoing reviews" with several other retailers, according to the company's owner and founder.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 5, 2023
Maine universities will offer free tuition to Lewiston shooting victims, families
Alexis Wells November 30, 2023The Lewiston Strong Tuition Waiver program is available to eligible victims of the Oct. 25 shootings that left 18 people dead and 31 injured after a gunman opened fire at a bowling alley and a restaurant. It allows them to pursue a bachelor’s degree
Alexis Wells November 30, 2023
5 Maine farms receive USDA funds to upgrade processing, marketing
Peter Van Allen Updated: December 1, 2023Balfour Farm, Fields Fields Blueberries, Herbal Revolution Farm & Apothecary, Ledgeway Farm and the William H. Jordan Farm will each receive USDA Rural Development funding.
Peter Van Allen Updated: December 1, 2023
Maine businesses gear up for a busy holiday shopping weekend
Alexis Wells November 22, 2023Across the state, the frenzy to find holiday gifts gets underway on Black Friday and continues on Small Business Saturday.
Alexis Wells November 22, 2023
On the Record: Portland startup aims to ‘disrupt’ how employers approach health care benefits
Renee Cordes Updated: November 27, 2023SoulBeing, led by founder and CEO Colleen Kavanagh, connects employers with a network of alternative health and wellness providers as a holistic benefit for employees.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 27, 2023
Eye on the prize: Cash awards from pitch competitions fund next steps for startups
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 27, 2023Maine hosts a growing number of pitch competitions with cash prizes that can play a vital, just-in-time role for small companies looking to buy that next piece of equipment, pay competitive wages or ramp up marketing.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 27, 2023
A South Portland brewery will close its doors after a 6-year run
Alexis Wells November 21, 2023After more than six years, Island Dog Brewing in South Portland announced on social media that it will close at the end of the month — or when the beer runs out, whichever comes first.
Alexis Wells November 21, 2023
'Thankful for the simple things': What 10 Mainers are grateful for this Thanksgiving
Renee Cordes Updated: November 22, 2023Mainebiz asked 10 movers and shakers from around the state what they are most thankful for this Thanksgiving. One response: "Maine is a magical place and I appreciate living and working here more than ever.”
Renee Cordes Updated: November 22, 2023
Friday Food Insider: Portland restaurants, lobstermen donate 'community day' proceeds to Lewiston fund
Alexis Wells Updated: November 17, 2023J's Oyster, DiMillo's, Luke's Lobster and the Porthole collaborated with lobstermen and dealers to raise funds for the victims and their families.
Alexis Wells Updated: November 17, 2023
In time for ski season, Saddleback Mountain will unveil affordable housing complex
Alexis Wells November 16, 2023The $10 million Saddleback House project is designed to attract and retain seasonal staff to Saddleback Mountain, and could help draw summertime employees for local restaurants and retail shops.
Alexis Wells November 16, 2023
Put the 'inn' in innovation: HospitalityMaine panelists say small steps go a long way
Renee Cordes Updated: November 14, 2023"Innovation is just adding to what you're already doing and modifying it in a way that makes it better," Bill Seretta, executive director of Fork Food Lab, said at the trade group's annual summit.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 14, 2023
Friday Food Insider: Restaurants are opening, closing and changing hands
Alexis Wells Updated: November 10, 2023Changes in Maine's restaurant scene are happening at the pace of a fast-food pickup window. The Friday Food Insider has a roundup of who's new and who's through.
Alexis Wells Updated: November 10, 2023
5 Portland businesses to be honored by city in return of annual awards
William Hall November 9, 2023The city of Portland's Annual Business Awards will return next week after a four-year hiatus. Winners range from a nonprofit to one of the state's largest health care providers.
William Hall November 9, 2023
More temporary work visas now available to help employers fill jobs
Alexis Wells November 9, 2023An additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas are now available, on top of the 66,000 that are offered each fiscal year.
Alexis Wells November 9, 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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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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