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A helping hand: MaineWorks provides jobs to people in recovery and out of prison
May 12, 2025MaineWorks is a for-profit business with a social mission to compassionately support people in recovery or who were recently incarcerated.
May 12, 2025
Despite tariff uncertainty, US economy in 'pretty good spot,' regional expert says
Updated: May 13, 2025"We're in a pretty good spot, all things considered," Kenneth J. Entenmann, chief investment officer and chief economist at NBT Wealth Management, told Mainebiz in a phone interview.
Updated: May 13, 2025
CEI pilots extension of Maine's retirement savings program to ‘solopreneurs’
May 9, 2025Coastal Enterprises Inc. is leveraging a state-sponsored retirement savings program with a financial incentive program designed to encourage solo entrepreneurs to start a retirement saving plan.
May 9, 2025
How to turn local talent into the next wave of Maine entrepreneurs
Updated: May 8, 2025Maine has built a surprisingly robust startup support system — but too few people know where to begin.
Updated: May 8, 2025
On the Record: Keeping services ‘affordable, competitive and relevant’ for Maine entrepreneurs
Updated: May 5, 2025As executive director of the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs for close to a decade, Tom Rainey has a front-row seat to the state’s startup scene.
Updated: May 5, 2025
Preparing for the future: Two family businesses managing succession
Updated: May 5, 2025Each of the businesses Mainebiz talked with — S.W. Collins and McDougal Orchards — are over 100 years old and have successfully transitioned through multiple generations.
Updated: May 5, 2025
Business transitions: New owners seek to honor legacies while eyeing the future
Updated: May 5, 2025Business transitions range from generational succession to local investors to buyers looking to change careers. A theme? How to maintain legacy brands while revamping with new ideas and growth potential.
Updated: May 5, 2025Editor's note: Business transitions take time and planning
Updated: May 5, 2025Any number of issues can come up and any number of noses can be put out of joint, particularly when family members are involved.
Updated: May 5, 2025
Portland business owners, residents urge city to combat downtown crime wave
Updated: April 29, 2025The issue made for a fiery start to Monday's City Council meeting, where one resident asked city officials to come up with solutions "because the downtown is dying."
Updated: April 29, 2025
With new hire, Central Maine Growth Council looks to boost innovation and business development
April 28, 2025The Waterville-based regional council has hired a new innovation and development coordinator to help drive business growth in central Maine.
April 28, 2025
Bangor chamber hands out honors in 8 categories
April 21, 2025Businesses and individuals in the Bangor region were celebrated at the chamber's annual awards event.
April 21, 2025
Portland startup gets FDA approval for hospital bassinet-pad innovation
Updated: April 22, 2025Prapela Inc., currently staffed by two employees, aims to add 25 hires by the end of 2027 and employ more than 50 by 2030.
Updated: April 22, 2025
Mid-Maine Chamber hires marketing and membership director
April 17, 2025In her new position with the chamber, Sabrina Gormley will focus on building membership as well as marketing for events and programming.
April 17, 2025
Maine small business owners say tariffs sparking confusion, disruption and chaos
Updated: April 15, 2025At a Monday press conference in Portland, the leaders of several small local businesses shared stories of rising prices, supply shortages and cancelled orders resulting from President Trump’s unpredictable trade policies.
Updated: April 15, 2025
From coffee talk to pitch-deck improv: Startup Maine gears up for packed event in May
Updated: April 14, 2025Startup Maine Week is scheduled to take place from May 19-22 in Portland.
Updated: April 14, 2025
Ellsworth photographer will use 'downtown' grant for professional development
Updated: April 10, 2025Since the Downtown Grants program started in 2020, 33 projects have received awards for uses such as new equipment, consultants and marketing.
Updated: April 10, 2025
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