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Maine hair salons are trying to cope with coronavirus, and new competition
William Hall Updated: June 2, 2020While salons across the state began to reopen during May, a chain of 4,500 franchises opened its first two in Maine. Hair care businesses everywhere have been rocked by the pandemic, but some here express cautious optimism.
William Hall Updated: June 2, 2020
Mainers push for SBDC update, to boost COVID-19 small business survival
Maureen Milliken May 29, 2020U.S. Rep. Jared Golden's bill to reauthorize Small Business Development Centers, adding more money and functions, is stalled in the Senate. He and program officials say the legislation is more important as small businesses struggle to stay afloat.
Maureen Milliken May 29, 2020
Small-biz relief program on track for 'mid-course correction,' King says
Renee Cordes Updated: May 29, 2020The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Angus King, R-Maine, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday and heads next to the Senate. He talked with Mainebiz on Thursday.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 29, 2020
MCF awards $200K in Startup/Scale Up grants, from Millinocket to Portland
Staff May 22, 2020Recipients in the latest funding round include Our Katahdin, to develop affordable incubator space in downtown Millinocket, and the New England Arab American Organization in Portland.
Staff May 22, 2020
As economy reopens, Maine state chamber launches COVID-19 public awareness campaign
Renee Cordes Updated: May 21, 2020"This is ME Counting on You," is a new public awareness campaign by the Maine State Chamber of Commerce. The campaign urges safe practices to stop the spread of COVID-19 so that businesses can reopen and Mainers can return to work.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 21, 2020
Amid pandemic, Maine farmers markets are busier than ever
Laurie Schreiber May 20, 2020While the spread of COVID-19 affects Maine's food industry, farmers markets are busier than they’ve ever been. The information is anecdotal, but most markets are reporting that, for this time of year, they’re seeing an increase in shopper traffic.
Laurie Schreiber May 20, 2020
Dozens of Maine business owners urge Mills to continue quarantine
William Hall May 19, 2020After tourism advocates last week urged the governor to discontinue the requirement on travelers to the state, over 80 small business owners argue that lifting the quarantine would be disastrous to public health and to the economy.
William Hall May 19, 2020
Portland council OKs outdoor restaurant, retail plan
Renee Cordes May 19, 2020The plan, approved in a virtual meeting Monday evening, would turn six downtown streets into pedestrian-only venues for outdoor dining and retail from June 1 to Nov. 1.
Renee Cordes May 19, 2020
Maine fishing family turns fishermen’s pants into totes and more
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 18, 2020The pandemic hasn't stopped a fisherman's family from launching their new manufacturing business by the seat of their pants, literally. The first batch of inventory received so much interest that Taylor and Nikki Strout decided to push forward.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 18, 2020
Economic Recovery Committee will be bridge to rebuilding economy, members told
Maureen Milliken May 15, 2020Using the 10-year economic development plan unveiled in December, the 40-member committee that met for the first time Friday is charged with looking at solutions to help the state recover from the economic impact of the pandemic.
Maureen Milliken May 15, 2020
Thinking on their feet: Restaurant owners adapt to changing times
Renee Cordes Updated: May 18, 2020Even the fast-moving restaurant industry has been tested by the pandemic, and small eateries are having to make hard choices. "It's either evolve or die," says one Maine restaurateur.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 18, 2020
Derailed for now, five small businesses make changes to stay on track
Maureen Milliken Updated: May 18, 2020These snapshots show how small businesses are making the best of a big challenge. Plans are on hold, and frustration can be frequent. But the businesses are ready to rebound.
Maureen Milliken Updated: May 18, 2020
Fork Food Lab, Atlantic Sea Farms cook winning recipes in move from food retail to ‘etail'
Renee Cordes Updated: May 18, 2020Since the pandemic hit, these small businesses in Maine's food industry have altered the way they go to market, and are enjoying the just desserts.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 18, 2020
Startup restarts: Mission-driven pivot sparks growth at two Maine niche textile makers
Renee Cordes Updated: May 18, 2020From apparel to PPE, from wallets and bags to face masks, these niche manufacturers realized switching product lines filled a critical need — and also made business sense.
Renee Cordes Updated: May 18, 2020
Small businesses fight the pandemic: Manufacturers, breweries and more change up production
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 18, 2020Manufacturing plants, breweries and university labs may seem like unlikely business partners. But in the age of coronavirus, Maine small businesses and other organizations are teaming up to produce critically needed supplies.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: May 18, 2020From the Editor: As pandemic gets entrenched, businesses find ways to adapt
Peter Van Allen Updated: May 18, 2020The timing of this small business issue comes at a time when small businesses are in disarray, struggling to find their way during the COVID-19 crisis.
Peter Van Allen Updated: May 18, 2020
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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