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Kittery brewer makes strong debut of Maine's first nonalcoholic craft beer
Renee Cordes Updated: March 29, 2021Pointer, the newest brand from Woodland Farms Brewery of Kittery, sold out online in four days, founder Patrick Rowan told Mainebiz.
Renee Cordes Updated: March 29, 2021
Celebrating the 2021 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year
Staff March 26, 2021Read about seven distinguished Mainers who have helped shape the state's economic vitality over the past 12 months, and who will be honored at the virtual Business Leaders of the Year award reception on Thursday, April 15.
Staff March 26, 2021
Maine business survey shows tempered optimism, short-term money worries
Renee Cordes Updated: March 22, 2021A survey of 500 business leaders from 35 industries statewide found that many remain unsure about what the next 12 months will bring, despite the fact that optimism strongly outweighs pessimism.
Renee Cordes Updated: March 22, 2021One year after Collins helped launch PPP, success but also caution
William Hall March 19, 2021Since its inception one year ago, nearly 40,000 Maine businesses have received forgivable loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, and more relief is coming. But a federal watchdog agency is concerned about fraud and mismanagement.
William Hall March 19, 2021
After delay, CEI Ventures raises $14.8M for latest fund
Renee Cordes March 18, 2021The Good Jobs Fund is the fifth for the venture capital arm of Brunswick-based Coastal Enterprises Inc.
Renee Cordes March 18, 2021
Business Leaders: These three entrepreneurs are growing Maine Crisp faster than barley
Maureen Milliken Updated: March 22, 2021Karen Getz started Maine Crisp Co. seven years ago in a basement. Her husband, Steve, joined the effort, and then Steve's business partner, Mike Ross. Today, the company is preparing to move into a 17,500-square-foot Winslow plant.
Maureen Milliken Updated: March 22, 2021
Celebrating the 2021 Business Leaders of the Year
Updated: March 22, 2021In a world profoundly and permanently changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year are seven remarkable individuals whose perseverance, resilience and vision are necessary more than ever.
Updated: March 22, 2021
Portland startup pioneers a hat to secure implants for deaf children
Renee Cordes Updated: March 15, 2021A family's own need led to CoAmplify, a Portland startup that created a hat to give deaf kids "the freedom to just be kids."
Renee Cordes Updated: March 15, 2021
Businesses will get PPP tax break as Maine supplemental budget is passed
Maureen Milliken March 12, 2021The compromise budget exempts more than 28,000 businesses from paying state income taxes on Paycheck Protection Program loans. It also gives a tax break to 160,000 Mainers who collected unemployment in 2020.
Maureen Milliken March 12, 2021
Key takeaways for Maine businesses in the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill
Renee Cordes March 11, 2021The American Rescue Plan passed by the House on Wednesday includes funding for the broadband industry, restaurants and live entertainment venues, among other businesses targeted for relief.
Renee Cordes March 11, 2021Lewiston may expand emergency relief for small businesses
Staff March 9, 2021After the city received little response to a first round of emergency financial assistance, city councilors will consider expanding eligibility and making other changes to get the funds to Lewiston businesses in need.
Staff March 9, 2021
Stanley Subaru earns Ellsworth chamber’s top award
Staff March 9, 2021Before opening the business in 1999, the Stanley family counted Subarus going by to see if the location was justified. Since then, it’s gone from seven to 45 employees, with an extensive giving program to numerous local organizations.
Staff March 9, 2021
'We're ready' is maple producers' rallying cry as Maine Maple Sunday approaches
Staff March 8, 2021Traditionally held the fourth weekend of March, last year's maple celebration was shut down as the COVID-19 pandemic spread. This year's event is set for March 27-28, with guidelines in place to protect participants' health.
Staff March 8, 2021
Biddeford-based Hyperlite Mountain Gear adds NY investor
Staff March 8, 2021T-street Capital LLC typically invests $5 million to $25 million in growing, small- to mid-sized consumer goods businesses. The investment in Hyperlite follows a round of early-stage venture financing the company received three years ago.
Staff March 8, 2021
Grassroots efforts: For small businesses, diversity and inclusion revealed in everyday actions
Jessica Hall Updated: August 31, 2021In this feature from a special issue on diversity, equity and inclusion, Mainebiz looks at why DEI for small businesses can ultimately be a matter of small changes in everyday operations.
Jessica Hall Updated: August 31, 2021
Making in Maine matters: Small manufacturers find success in the state's brand
Maureen Milliken Updated: March 8, 2021For products ranging from flags to frozen treats, the "made in Maine" identity is a valuable asset. Small businesses are discovering just how valuable as their goods see demand far beyond the state's borders.
Maureen Milliken Updated: March 8, 2021
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.
This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.
But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.
When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.
More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy,
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