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40 Under 40: Travel entrepreneur Khadija El Barkaoui is helping fellow immigrants pursue their dreams
Updated: October 7, 2024Khadija El Barkaoui, originally from Morocco, founded Coelle Travel to bring people together through authentic experiences and to support women in tourism.
Updated: October 7, 2024
40 Under 40: Ariadne Dimoula is making waves as an ocean researcher and entrepreneur
Updated: October 7, 2024Ariadne Dimoula is the founder and CEO of Paramount Planet Product.
Updated: October 7, 2024
40 Under 40: Stephen Carr has grown a property services business from teenage mowing gig
Updated: October 7, 2024Stephen Carr is passionate about landscaping and running his company, and also about firefighting and helping others as a lieutenant on the York Fire Department.
Updated: October 7, 2024
Morocco, VW vans, AI: Startup accelerator’s latest cohort is full of variety
October 3, 2024The companies represent a diverse range of industries, from clean technology and digital innovation to food and manufacturing. Each business has demonstrated high-growth potential.
October 3, 2024
Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center offers $4K microgrants for immigrant-owned businesses
Updated: October 3, 2024The grants could provide a funding spark for immigrant-owned startups and small businesses in the city.
Updated: October 3, 2024
VIP Tires buys suburban Boston service garage, signals more acquisitions to come
Updated: October 1, 2024The Auburn-based chain, which is privately held, now has 73 locations across five states.
Updated: October 1, 2024
5 Maine startups vie for $50K prize in LaunchPad business pitch-off
Updated: September 30, 2024The small businesses, from a buckwheat snack brand to the developer of African-language learning app, will compete in next month's competition organized by Gorham Savings Bank.
Updated: September 30, 2024Thousands of potential Maine jobs at stake if federal tax deduction expires, study says
September 24, 2024If the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction is made permanent, the U.S. would gain over a million jobs each year, according to the analysis. In Maine, 6,000 new jobs would be created annually for the first 10 years.
September 24, 2024
Encore planned for Maine food trade show, awards in Portland
Updated: September 17, 2024The Maine Food Producer Showcase & Golden Fork Awards will be held at Brick South on Thompson's Point on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Updated: September 17, 2024
On the Record: Owner of multiple Aroma Joe’s franchises sees her future in mentoring others
Updated: September 16, 2024Maryna Shuliakouskaya, originally from Belarus, owns nine Aroma Joe’s locations in Maine, with a 10th due to open later this year in Saco.
Updated: September 16, 2024
Roux Institute names 10 startups from Maine to Spain for next Founder Residency
September 11, 2024The 10 technology startups represent a range of industries and hail from as far afield as Spain.
September 11, 2024
How to avoid overcommitment and get more enjoyment out of life
Updated: September 4, 2024As guest columnists Nancy Marshall and Ann Leamon write, "over-commitment denies you the pleasures of life. You’re always behind, late, unprepared. You become a 'human-doing' rather than a human being."
Updated: September 4, 2024
On the Record: Bookclubs CEO lays out vision for startup’s next chapter
Updated: September 2, 2024The platform, led by Anna Ford from Camden, takes the hassle out of starting and managing a book club so users can focus on reading, discussing and being together.
Updated: September 2, 2024
From seaweed twine to plantain salve, young businesses are going all-out on innovation
Updated: September 2, 2024Maine's startup ecosytem is thriving, with dozens of young companies. Common themes? It’s about a personal interest or mission, often supported by programs like Top Gun and Dirigo Labs.
Updated: September 2, 2024
Maine fashion brands call Portland their new home
Updated: September 2, 2024Maine fashion brands that started out as in studio apartments, pop-ups or workshop space are now getting a retail foothold in the Old Port and Arts District areas of Portland.
Updated: September 2, 2024
Snap, crackle & pop-up: Temporary retail gains traction in Maine
Updated: September 2, 2024From Portland's Black Box business incubator to market stands and in-store demos, pop-up retail is an attractive stepping-off point for many entrepreneurs.
Updated: September 2, 2024
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