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Portland remote-work startup raises $2.1M to fund further growth
Updated: November 23, 2020The latest funding round for the Friday platform was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that's helped more than 120 companies go public including Shopify, Yelp, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Updated: November 23, 2020
Trial lawyers leave Lewiston firm to start statewide practice
November 20, 2020Benjamin R. Gideon and Taylor A. Asen recently left Berman & Simmons to start their own statewide trial practice from New Gloucester, with plans to soon add locations in downtown Portland and Bangor.
November 20, 2020
Mass. startup with patent-pending shoe takes name, inspiration from Maine roots
Updated: November 16, 2020Munjoi Inc. launched last year with a nod to Munjoy Hill in Portland. The company's founder, who made a career-changing decision there, says Maine could also be a site for future operations.
Updated: November 16, 2020
Portland tech entrepreneur urges Maine investors to be better startup 'ambassadors'
Updated: November 12, 2020"Keep driving forward and being ambassadors for the State of Maine, too," said Torey Penrod-Cambra, of Portland-based startup HighByte, in the second installment of Startup Maine's new virtual speaker series. More than 60 people tuned in to Tuesday'
Updated: November 12, 2020
Big Gig business pitch contest set to kick off delayed season
Updated: November 9, 2020Delayed because of the pandemic, the 2020-21 season is scheduled to start on Nov. 17 with the first of four virtual events in which entrepreneurs compete for a $500 cash prize. Those winners vie in the Big Gig Grand Finale for a $5,000 prize.
Updated: November 9, 2020Small businesses from Hancock, Washington counties vie for pitch-off prize
November 4, 2020Five small businesses from the two Downeast counties are competing for the cash and in-kind prizes. The pitch-off comes after a two-week "mini-MBA" program organized by Coastal Enterprises Inc., its Women's Business Center and the Maine Small
November 4, 2020
SBDC launches resource center for Maine small business pandemic recovery
October 30, 2020The Maine Small Business Development Center Resource & Recovery program provides resources to help small businesses that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 30, 2020
More Maine farmers can apply for federal drought relief
Updated: October 21, 2020Farmers in 14 of Maine's 16 counties can now apply for drought relief from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The available relief includes emergency loans and other aid from the USDA's Farm Services Agency.
Updated: October 21, 2020
Startup Maine series to spotlight entrepreneurs, 'ecosystem builders'
Updated: October 20, 2020The series, set to debut on Oct. 27, will feature discussions with Maine entrepreneurs as well as so-called "ecosystem builders" working behind the scenes to foster business growth throughout the state.
Updated: October 20, 2020
2,300 small businesses, nonprofits to receive $105M in Maine COVID relief
October 16, 2020The program offers a lifeline to keep small businesses afloat. A second round of applications is now open. It expands access to the program by increasing eligibility.
October 16, 2020
Ask ACE: What is the best way to deal with the possibility of future emergency shutdowns?
Updated: July 22, 2021A guest consultant advises a Mainebiz reader on what businesses can do now to prepare for COVID closures (or other crises) in days to come.
Updated: July 22, 2021
Maine exports drop 14%, but trade expert predicts 2021 rebound
October 14, 2020The Maine International Trade Center encourages companies to think about investing in overseas connections so they’re ready to take advantage of renewed global trade when it comes.
October 14, 2020
After 34 years, U-Haul closes branch in Cooks Corner, Brunswick
October 13, 2020The do-it-yourself moving truck and supply outlet was one of three U-Haul branches in Brunswick, including a branch that opened four years ago in a vacant industrial plant.
October 13, 2020
Small business COVID-19 incentive program facilitates inn transactions
October 12, 2020Inn transactions in Bath and Sullivan were initially stymied by the challenge of finding a bank willing to lend during the pandemic. The SBA program made closings on both properties possible.
October 12, 2020$2.2M in USDA funds awarded to help grow 11 Maine small businesses
October 2, 2020A smoked fish processor and an herbal tea maker were among those that won grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The funds are intended to help generate new products, create and expand marketing opportunities and increase producer income.
October 2, 2020
On the Record: Leigh Kellis, founder of the Holy Donut, adds another calling
Updated: October 5, 2020After launching the popular donut shop in Portland eight years ago, Kellis has a new mission: bringing vegan cookies to Maine, and using some of the proceeds to create a cleaner planet. Mainebiz checked in with her for an update.
Updated: October 5, 2020
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