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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
Feuding over family leave: Businesses fear bigger staffing headaches under Maine’s new law
Renee Cordes Updated: November 13, 2023The newly enacted law is being called one of the country’s broadest and most generous paid family and medical leave programs.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 13, 2023
$2M in federal relief offered for businesses affected by Lewiston tragedy
Renee Cordes November 7, 2023Small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture businesses and nonprofits in six counties can apply for low-interest emergency loans from the Small Business Administration.
Renee Cordes November 7, 2023
After four years of ups and downs, SoPo's Judy Gibson restaurant to close
Renee Cordes Updated: November 6, 2023Chef-owner Chris Wilcox said that while this past summer was good, it was not good enough to sustain the restaurant through the slower winter months. The fine dining establishment's final day will be Nov. 19.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 6, 2023
Skowhegan 'food lab' project gets $99K USDA grant
Renee Cordes Updated: November 3, 2023The Kitchen at 185, set to open in late 2024, will be located in a historic downtown building that will be renovated.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 3, 2023
Raising a glass to gluten-free beer: Crowdfunded niche brewer set to open in Portland
Renee Cordes Updated: November 7, 2023"For me, it's important that all feel welcome," said Tom Ruff, founder of Orange Bike Brewing Co. This story also includes a Mainebiz Audio Snapshot — listen to a behind-the-scene interview at the brewery.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 7, 2023
Audio Snapshot: Orange Bike Brewing rolls out welcome for older customers
Renee Cordes Updated: November 7, 2023In advance of opening day, Mainebiz went behind the scenes at Portland's newest craft brewer.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 7, 2023
Today's Poll
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For many, Thanksgiving means gathering with family and friends. It can also mean travel headaches.
AAA predicts a record 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday, Nov. 25, and Monday, Dec. 1.
Of those travelers, 73 million will go by car — up 1.3 million from a year ago.
With the federal shutdown resolved, air travel is expected to be back at normal levels — although, in this case, it will mean normal Thanksgiving levels. AAA predicts that 6 million people will travel by air, a 2% increase. (Last year, Portland International Jetport broke its Thanksgiving travel record, with 64,348 travelers, up from 54,636 in 2023.)
Another 2.5 million people will travel by bus, train or cruise ship.
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