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Small Business
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How to set up your small business: a lawyer's perspective
September 14, 2020An attorney at Rudman Winchell outlines steps needed to set up a small business, from hiring professional services to choosing the corporate structure.
September 14, 2020
Maine entrepreneur harvests a new idea for startup
Updated: September 7, 2020At 22 years old, he's already been working for years to figure out a way of converting hemp stalks into an efficient-energy product. Now he's on the verge of succeeding at his quest.
Updated: September 7, 2020
New business still on tap, as four newcomers keep Maine's craft beer buzz going
Updated: September 7, 2020While this isn’t an easy year to run any business or start a new one, four newcomers to Maine’s craft beer industry may be defying expectations. The startups are in Belfast, Pittsfield, West Bath and Wiscasset.
Updated: September 7, 2020
Startup journey: Maine’s Top Gun program has a growing list of successful alumni
Updated: September 7, 2020The entrepreneurial training program has helped cultivate over 240 startups since its founding in 2009, creating a supportive "ecosystem" of both fledgling businesspeople and experienced mentors.
Updated: September 7, 2020
Immigrant Welcome Center seeks next leader to carry on Nahimana's legacy
Updated: September 4, 2020The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center is seeking a new executive director to succeed — but not replace — the late Alain J. Nahimana.
Updated: September 4, 2020
Portland cleaning company 'dreams big' of winning national small business competition
September 2, 2020Green Clean Maine is one of only 24 finalists in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Dream Big Awards, which drew over 700 applicants. The company is also one of only two finalists from New England.
September 2, 2020
MTI awards $2.16M to 10 innovation projects, funding 1,600 jobs across Maine
Updated: September 1, 2020Recipients include Brunswick-based STARC Systems, which was awarded $307,500 towards a $4.57 million project to invest in automated equipment for infection isolation solutions to help stop the spread of COVID-19 within hospitals.
Updated: September 1, 2020
New pitch competition aims to help Maine's marine and coastal businesses
August 25, 2020Maine Sea Grant hopes to tap into the Maine coast's "tradition of ingenuity" by launching a pitch competition that offers winners up to $15,000 for new or existing projects.
August 25, 2020
Mills launches $200 million grant program for small businesses hurt by COVID-19
August 21, 2020Small businesses that have fallen through the cracks or run out of relief money are eligible for the $200 million Maine Economic Recovery Grant Program announced Thursday by Gov. Janet Mills.
August 21, 2020
'Stick to who you are' and other tips from startup stars in Mainebiz forum
August 18, 2020From storytelling to succession planning, five Maine entrepreneurs shared practical tips, insights and mistakes they've made in Tuesday's hour-long virtual Mainebiz Small Business Forum.
August 18, 2020
SBDC, state launch grant program for low- to moderate-income business owners
August 17, 2020Grants of $5,000, through the Community Development Block Grant program and approved with the federal CARES Act, are available for businesses in most parts of the state that have five employees or less whose owners are low to moderate-income.
August 17, 2020Three new honorees among 12 Maine companies to make prestigious Inc. 5000 list
August 13, 2020The annual list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. contained many names from previous rankings, but also a few newcomers.
August 13, 2020
Maine Energy Marketers Association names new president
August 11, 2020Charlie Summers, formerly a Defense Department official and Maine secretary of state, will lead the trade group.
August 11, 2020
SEO-powered Portland law firm on expansion drive
August 10, 2020Opticliff Law recently added an attorney with a background in estate planning and corporate law and is actively seeking a real estate attorney to round out the team.
August 10, 2020
Bangor’s Coffee Hound wins Big Gig’s virtual pitch-off
August 7, 2020During the pandemic, the company pivoted from primarily café sales to expanded manufacturing opportunities and new wholesale partnerships.
August 7, 2020
Women to Watch: Angela Okafor came a long way to find a ‘gold mine’ in Maine
Updated: August 10, 2020This New Mainer has a knack for new opportunities. Today, she practices law in Bangor, runs two other small businesses, is raising three young children with her husband, and serves on the city council.
Updated: August 10, 2020
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