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WalletHub ranks Maine at No. 31 for business startups
Staff July 3, 2018In a WalletHub assessment of the best and worst states in which to start a business, Maine came in at No. 31, sandwiched between Tennessee (No. 30) and New York (No. 32).
Staff July 3, 2018
Seaweed entrepreneur expands in Biddeford, launches new products
Laurie Schreiber June 27, 2018Ocean's Balance Inc., a Maine innovator of edible seaweed products, has moved into a new facility in the Pepperell Mill Campus in downtown Biddeford and will launch nine new edible seaweed products.
Laurie Schreiber June 27, 2018
Gorham Savings celebrating 150 years with 150 days of giving
Staff June 18, 2018Gorham Savings Bank, in celebration of its 150th anniversary, plans to grant up to $150,000 of wishes over the next 150 days as part of a community giving program called “Wish Tree.”
Staff June 18, 2018
Startup Maine conference experiments with new brand and format
Renee Cordes June 18, 2018Startup Maine is a startup in its own right, trying out a new brand, new format and an all-in ticket price of $48 for a three-day conference taking place in Portland from June 21-23.
Renee Cordes June 18, 2018
SCORE recognizes success stories with annual awards
Maureen Milliken June 15, 2018SCORE's Maine Success Award luncheon honored 10 businesses and their owners in a variety of categories from all over Maine. Winners accepted their awards accompanied by their SCORE mentors.
Maureen Milliken June 15, 2018Mainebiz New Ventures/Startup Forum postponed to Aug. 21
Staff June 13, 2018Mainebiz New Ventures/Startup Forum has been postponed to Tuesday, Aug. 21. It was originally scheduled for Thursday, June 14.
Staff June 13, 2018
How to: Plan for succession in a family-owned business
Sterling Kozlowski June 11, 2018Eighty percent of Maine's businesses are family-owned. When asked who will take over the family business when the current owner retires, 88% of owners believe their children or family members will succeed them.
Sterling Kozlowski June 11, 2018
Retailers in Kennebec Valley 'making lemonade' out of disruptive road projects
Maureen Milliken June 11, 2018Belgrade Lakes business owners Diane Oliver and Liz Fontaine were against a major upgrade to the village's Main Street when it was proposed several years ago.
Maureen Milliken June 11, 2018
Cultivator program prepares startup companies for second-level growth
Laurie Schreiber June 11, 2018Ryan Wilson was working for a farm and doing deliveries to restaurants, when he started asking chefs what they wanted that they couldn't get. “They said 'duck,'” he recalls. “So I grew six ducks.”
Laurie Schreiber June 11, 2018Maine Center for Entrepreneurs readies 'cultivator' businesses for growth
Peter Van Allen June 11, 2018Our cover story is devoted to eight food producers that are being mentored by the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs.
Peter Van Allen June 11, 2018
Maine's immigrant entrepreneurs making their mark as they launch, and grow, small businesses
Renee Cordes June 11, 2018At Cafe Whoopies in South Portland, Rwanda Bean Co. co-founder Mike Mwenedata is all smiles, welcoming customers breakfasting on made-in-Maine whoopie pies and coffee brewed from African beans.
Renee Cordes June 11, 2018
Advice for startups and new ventures on tap at Mainebiz ‘Executive Insights’ forum
Staff May 31, 2018Mainebiz will host an innovative new take on its “Executive Insights” series next month. The forum will include workshops featuring Maine business leaders and a keynote from the highly regarded author of “The Startup Equation,” Ja-Nae Duane.
Staff May 31, 2018Early-stage businesses advance with some coaching help from Gorham Savings
Staff May 29, 2018Fifteen small businesses, including North Spore Mushroom Co., Two Fat Cats Bakery and Tito Masonry & Construction recently participated in a new five-part workshop series offered by Gorham Savings Bank to help southern Maine entrepreneurs better
Staff May 29, 2018
Caribou businesswoman named Aroostook's 'Entrepreneur of the Year'
Staff May 29, 2018A Caribou restaurateur is the 2018 Aroostook Entrepreneur of the Year.
Staff May 29, 2018
Portland startup wins $25K prize in Thursday's Top Gun Showcase finals
Staff May 25, 2018Erica Schmitz, founder of the Portland startup MyBodyModel, is the winner of the $25,000 cash prize awarded Thursday night at the Top Gun Showcase finals held at the University of Southern Maine's Hannaford Hall.
Staff May 25, 2018Georgia investment firm buys Lewiston-based call center company
May 17, 2018ITC Capital Partners, a Georgia-based investment company that says on its website it seeks entrepreneurial partnerships that will achieve a minimum long-term return to its shareholders of 20% annually, has purchased Argo Contact Centers in Lewiston
May 17, 2018
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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Groundbreaking Maine
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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