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Pumpspotting, a Kittery startup, raises another $2.2M to fund growth
Renee Cordes Updated: September 6, 2023The latest funding round brings pumpspotting's fundraising total to $3.35 million. The startup's plans for the $2.2 million include commercial product expansion and a foray into health care.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 6, 2023
Grandy Organics among Maine producers to receive USDA funds for energy efficiency measures
Renee Cordes Updated: September 5, 2023Hiram-based Grandy Organics will use a $171,219 grant to install an energy-efficient HVAC system, stoves and a dishwasher in a project expected to save $16,465 annually.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 5, 2023
On the Record: Bite Into Maine on a roll with new anchor in Portland's East Bayside neighborhood
Renee Cordes Updated: September 4, 2023Bite Into Maine founders Karl and Sarah Sutton reflect on the growth of the business they launched with a single food truck in 2011.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 4, 2023
Turning the page: Maine boasts growing crop of independent bookstores, book-themed startups
Renee Cordes Updated: September 4, 2023Business models range from books-and-mortar businesses to a pair of early-stage technology ventures and a Camden-area bookstore-on-wheels in the planning stages.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 4, 2023
How to provide your sales team with the right tools
Dennis Boyle, Seacoast Sales Updated: August 14, 2024Guest columnist Dennis Boyle writes that today’s competitive business landscape calls for sales tools that provide the necessary technology and resources to meet evolving demands. He offers his list of the Top 10 sales tools.
Dennis Boyle, Seacoast Sales Updated: August 14, 2024
Ask ACE: How do I address recurring issues?
Terry Johnson, Practical Decisions Updated: December 6, 2023ACE columnist Terry Johnson of Practical Decisions offers ideas about how startups can tackle some vexing — but commonly encountered — problems.
Terry Johnson, Practical Decisions Updated: December 6, 2023The entrepreneur’s journey boils down to this
Peter Van Allen Updated: September 4, 2023Entrepreneurs are used to failure, rejection and being called crazy. A brick wall is just catnip for someone crazy enough to launch a startup. We see people take on this journey but often give little notice to what it takes to start a successful
Peter Van Allen Updated: September 4, 2023
How to give an engaging presentation — even if your topic might seem boring
Rick Pollak, Presentation Medic Updated: September 6, 2023Guest columnist Rick Pollak offers tips on how to liven up what could otherwise be a boring presentation.
Rick Pollak, Presentation Medic Updated: September 6, 2023
Start ME Up: From Portland to Presque Isle, an entrepreneur's guide to Maine regions
Renee Cordes Updated: August 28, 2023Business movers and shakers who consider relocating to Maine are spoiled for choices when it comes to possible sites.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 28, 2023
Restaurant industry roundup: Maine says hello and goodbye to local restaurants
Alexis Wells Updated: August 28, 2023Let’s take a trip down memory lane and see which Maine restaurants have come to the scene and which ones we have had to say goodbye to.
Alexis Wells Updated: August 28, 2023
A shared success in the Good Crust: A Canaan business builds on Maine-grown ingredients
Ashton Record and Leah Batt Thibault Updated: August 28, 2023The dough-making business has highly tailored, individual development goals for the people it employs.
Ashton Record and Leah Batt Thibault Updated: August 28, 2023
From ox pulls to Lil' Lumberjacks: Maine agricultural fairs are going strong this year
Renee Cordes Updated: August 28, 2023A rainy summer isn't dampening attendance or business this year at fairs around the state.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 28, 2023
Finalists named for Maine family business awards
Renee Cordes Updated: August 25, 2023The Institute for Family-Owned Business will announce the winners at an Oct. 18 event featuring Chase Morrill, Ashley Morrill and Ryan Eldridge of “Maine Cabin Masters” fame as the keynote speakers.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 25, 2023
'Sustainability is often a journey' and other takeaways from the Mainebiz Small Business Forum
Renee Cordes and Alexis Wells Updated: August 23, 2023Tuesday's event focused on actions that companies can take to navigate the triple bottom line of people, profit and planet.
Renee Cordes and Alexis Wells Updated: August 23, 2023
Friday Food Insider: Lone Pine Brewing plants a branch at Rock Row beer garden
Alexis Wells August 18, 2023Quarryside, a new beer garden and event space, opened last week at the Rock Row development in Westbrook.
Alexis Wells August 18, 2023
Dirigo Labs alum named entrepreneur in residence
Renee Cordes Updated: August 17, 2023Jonathan Godbout is a graduate of the Waterville accelerator's first cohort, in 2022.
Renee Cordes Updated: August 17, 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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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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