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40 under 40: An entrepreneur inspired by the ocean
Renee Cordes Updated: October 3, 2022Becky McKinnell, founder and CEO of iBec Creative, a digital marketing firm in Portland, also designs and makes artisanal handbags through a startup called Wildwood Oyster Co.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 3, 2022
40 Under 40: Empowering tomorrow’s entrepreneurs
Renee Cordes 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."
Renee Cordes Updated: October 3, 2022
40 Under 40: Restaurant, real estate and Rupee Beer
Renee Cordes Updated: October 3, 2022Sumit Sharma founded Rupee Beer with his brother, Van Sharma.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 3, 2022
PenBay Chamber hires a new director to take over from Peaco
Peter Van Allen September 16, 2022After a national search, the Penobscot Bay Chamber of Commerce hired Eric Belley as its next CEO, stepping in for Tom Peaco.
Peter Van Allen September 16, 2022
On the Record: Portland startup Kinotek aims to ‘set the gold standard for movement analysis’
Renee Cordes Updated: September 19, 2022Joey Spitz, the company's chief operating officer, cites perseverance as the most important quality for an entrepreneur.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 19, 2022
Finger on the pulse: Five innovative startups set out to ‘disrupt’ health care
Renee Cordes Updated: September 19, 2022Innovation in health care is sparking a flurry of new business activity in Maine.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 19, 2022
UMaine's impact on biomedical innovation: Startups and spin-offs
Renee Cordes Updated: September 19, 2022Innovation in health care is sparking startups and spin-offs out of the University of Maine.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 19, 2022
How businesses can avoid common ESOP pitfalls
Jeannine Pendergast and Laura Pfeiffenberger 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.
Jeannine Pendergast and Laura Pfeiffenberger September 14, 2022
Portland sushi vendor rolls out retail expansion
Renee Cordes September 12, 2022Mr. Tuna is joining forces with Rosemont Market and Bakery to sell its products at the upmarket retailer.
Renee Cordes September 12, 2022
Roux picks next startups for Techstars accelerator
Renee Cordes Updated: September 13, 2022Participating in the incoming class include two companies based in Maine and the rest from as far afield as Chile.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 13, 2022
'Step back, engage a coach': How to manage startup stress and encourage employee well-being
Renee Cordes 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.
Renee Cordes September 5, 2022
On the Record: Craft enthusiast opens Kennebunk store featuring handcrafted goods and workshops
Renee Cordes 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.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 5, 2022
Entrepreneurs get a boost from a business boot camp on Mount Desert Island
Laurie Schreiber 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.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 5, 2022
Startup stress: Frank talk from Maine entrepreneurs navigating business ownership’s mental strains
Renee Cordes Updated: September 5, 2022Coping strategies vary from scheduling time off to meditation.
Renee Cordes Updated: September 5, 2022
Ask ACE: How do I spend grant money well?
Carrie Green Yardley, Yardley Esq. PLLC 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."
Carrie Green Yardley, Yardley Esq. PLLC Updated: September 5, 2022Vision is great, but adaptability will get you through the startup stages
Peter Van Allen Updated: September 5, 2022Let’s face it, running a small business is not for the faint of heart.
Peter Van Allen Updated: September 5, 2022
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?
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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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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