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40 Under 40: Empowering tomorrow’s entrepreneurs
Updated: October 3, 2022Chris Wolfel, head of entrepreneurship and venture creation at Northeastern University's Roux Institute in Portland, says his team is "positioned to create long-term impact for generations to come in Maine."
Updated: October 3, 2022
40 Under 40: Restaurant, real estate and Rupee Beer
Updated: October 3, 2022Sumit Sharma founded Rupee Beer with his brother, Van Sharma.
Updated: October 3, 2022
PenBay Chamber hires a new director to take over from Peaco
September 16, 2022After a national search, the Penobscot Bay Chamber of Commerce hired Eric Belley as its next CEO, stepping in for Tom Peaco.
September 16, 2022
On the Record: Portland startup Kinotek aims to ‘set the gold standard for movement analysis’
Updated: September 19, 2022Joey Spitz, the company's chief operating officer, cites perseverance as the most important quality for an entrepreneur.
Updated: September 19, 2022
Finger on the pulse: Five innovative startups set out to ‘disrupt’ health care
Updated: September 19, 2022Innovation in health care is sparking a flurry of new business activity in Maine.
Updated: September 19, 2022
UMaine's impact on biomedical innovation: Startups and spin-offs
Updated: September 19, 2022Innovation in health care is sparking startups and spin-offs out of the University of Maine.
Updated: September 19, 2022
How businesses can avoid common ESOP pitfalls
September 14, 2022The guest authors, who ESOP advisors at Spinnaker Trust, urge companies that are thinking of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to be strategic.
September 14, 2022
Portland sushi vendor rolls out retail expansion
September 12, 2022Mr. Tuna is joining forces with Rosemont Market and Bakery to sell its products at the upmarket retailer.
September 12, 2022
Roux picks next startups for Techstars accelerator
Updated: September 13, 2022Participating in the incoming class include two companies based in Maine and the rest from as far afield as Chile.
Updated: September 13, 2022
'Step back, engage a coach': How to manage startup stress and encourage employee well-being
September 5, 2022"When we launched Great Diamond Partners, the most significant stress we faced was a result of a difference in perspective," says Steve Tenney, co-founder and CEO of the Portland-based wealth management firm.
September 5, 2022
On the Record: Craft enthusiast opens Kennebunk store featuring handcrafted goods and workshops
Updated: September 5, 2022“This business is a way for me to continue to tap into my creative side, support other makers and create a fun, casual environment for all community members to enjoy,” Lindsay Kamon says of the Local Bottega.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Entrepreneurs get a boost from a business boot camp on Mount Desert Island
Updated: September 5, 2022Many local businesses are founded by "accidental entrepreneurs” who are passionate but unequipped with business skills. Business boot camps seek to remedy that.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Startup stress: Frank talk from Maine entrepreneurs navigating business ownership’s mental strains
Updated: September 5, 2022Coping strategies vary from scheduling time off to meditation.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Ask ACE: How do I spend grant money well?
Updated: September 5, 2022ACE consultant Carrie Yardley recommends that you "keep reading and writing until you understand what you’re paying for. Professional services agreements challenge a business owner to grasp unfamiliar technical concepts and language."
Updated: September 5, 2022Vision is great, but adaptability will get you through the startup stages
Updated: September 5, 2022Let’s face it, running a small business is not for the faint of heart.
Updated: September 5, 2022
Maine Venture Fund launches business-plan contest
August 30, 2022The new business-plan competition aims to encourage entrepreneurial thinking by people of all ages.
August 30, 2022
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