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2018 Hire-A-Vet Campaign going strong at halfway point
November 14, 2018More than 175 employers have joined 2018's Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign through the halfway point, with 62 reported hires by the end of October. The campaign's goal is for at least 100 employers to hire at least 100 veterans and military family members
November 14, 2018
Immigrant Welcome Center launches ‘Greenhouse Program’ for entrepreneurs
November 13, 2018The Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center is offering to help aspiring entrepreneurs — five to start with in the new year — get new businesses off the ground.
November 13, 2018
Maker of nautical-chart jewelry mulls bigger footprint in weddings, corporate gifts
November 12, 2018Charlotte Guptill is a self-taught jewelry designer — and former mortgage loan officer — who founded CHART Metalworks in 2008. Her Portland startup, acquired by Sea Bags in 2015, makes hand-cast nautical chart jewelry and accessories. Her sights are
November 12, 2018Will the business outlook improve in Maine under Gov.-elect Janet Mills?
November 12, 2018Gov. Paul LePage's impact on business will likely be debated for some time.Setting that debate aside for now, it's going to be interesting what effect Gov.-elect Janet Mills will have on business.
November 12, 2018Deals, deals, deals: Maine companies are hot property
November 12, 2018The recent acquisition of Waterboro-based Howe & Howe Technologies, maker of sophisticated off-road and robotic vehicles for the Army, is just the latest in what is shaping up as a very busy year of deals in Maine.
November 12, 2018Here are a few reasons why some consultants are better than others
November 12, 2018Given the mix of subject-matter and problem-solving competencies you need in a consultant, how you establish the relationship can make all the difference. Here are some tips to maximize your chances for success.
November 12, 2018
Small but mighty: Startup law firms are making their mark in Maine
November 12, 2018In Maine, the lure of launching a solo or small practice is popular, sparking a fresh crop of startups across the state. In fact, more than half of registered lawyers, 56%, work at firms with fewer than 10 attorneys, according to the 2017 annual
November 12, 2018
Startup goes digital to help Rangeley businesses keep more shopping dollars local
November 9, 2018An innovative new website launched by Rangeley Trading Co. is being hailed by the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce as a perfect showcase for local businesses that will help keep more shopping dollars within the community.
November 9, 2018
Belgrade Lakes' long-awaited road project in full swing
November 7, 2018The $3.125 million upgrade to that half-mile of Route 27 through Belgrade Lakes Village, the first in 50 years, is finally happening. It was delayed until after Labor Day to minimize the impact on village businesses, many of which close once summer
November 7, 2018
Check out Portland's first retail space built from shipping containers
November 6, 2018Portland's first retail space constructed from repurposed shipping containers opened last week at 93 Washington St., with five startup tenants each in 320 square feet of space.
November 6, 2018
Bursting at seams, Lewiston sign-maker finds the 'perfect tall building' to meet his needs
November 4, 2018After unsuccessfully searching for larger space for his growing custom sign-making operation, Neokraft Signs owner and President Phil Bolduc had resigned himself to adding on to his existing space in Lewiston.
November 4, 2018Two grants boost support for business ownership transitions in rural Maine
October 29, 2018The Cooperative Development Institute has received two grants totaling more than $400,000 in public and private funds to support business ownership transitions in rural Maine.
October 29, 2018
Ten smallbiz CEOs graduate from SBA's Emerging Leaders program
October 25, 2018CEOs of 10 Maine small businesses graduated Tuesday as members of the U.S. Small Business Administration's first Emerging Leaders class in Maine.
October 25, 2018Lobster wholesaler’s $1.5M embezzlement lawsuit adds new defendants
October 17, 2018A lawsuit by Saco-based lobster wholesaler Sea Salt, alleging that one of the business partners embezzled more than $1.5 million by shipping lobsters to a sham account and then reselling them, has moved to U.S. District Court in Portland.
October 17, 2018
Owner says Mechanic Falls mill was uninsured at time of blaze
October 17, 2018Charles Starbird, owner of the former Marcal Paper Mill that was destroyed by fire on Sunday, told the Lewiston Sun Journal he did not have insurance on the buildings.
October 17, 2018
Brackett's Market, Wilbur's of Maine win awards from Maine Grocers & Food Producers Assoc.
October 12, 2018The Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association on Thursday unveiled its 2018 award winners, starting with Brackett's Market of Bath as Grocer of the Year.
October 12, 2018
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