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Portland industrial software startup shines on Inc. magazine list of region's fastest-growing companies
Updated: April 7, 2025HighByte, which has raised $17.2 million in equity funding to date, ranked No. 6 out of 154 companies in the Northeast.
Updated: April 7, 2025
Flowfold acquired by Trenton-based maker of winter gloves and mitts
April 4, 2025All 13 Flowfold employees, including its two founders, will stay with the company under the ownership of Tempshield LLC.
April 4, 2025
On the Record: Fostering entrepreneurship at Northeastern’s Roux Institute in Portland
Updated: April 7, 2025Chris Torina, director of entrepreneurship at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute in Portland, defines entrepreneurship as the ability to see opportunity where others don’t.
Updated: April 7, 2025
Made in Maine: Axe maker in South Portland carves out a niche
Updated: April 7, 2025Mainebiz visits Brant & Cochran LLC, founded in 2015 by brothers Mark and Steve Ferguson with business partner Barry Worthing to make and restore hand-crafted axes.
Updated: April 7, 2025
Maine business leaders to discuss recent federal policy changes and tariffs
April 2, 2025Two online panel discussions will focus on the how ongoing developments are affecting Maine businesses.
April 2, 2025
Maine seafood brands shine at Boston B2B event
Updated: March 25, 2025The Maine Seafood Reception, held in conjunction with the Seafood Expo North America, drew more than 200 industry attendees from across the United States.
Updated: March 25, 2025
Economic challenges: A roundup of tariff, trade and funding news
Updated: November 12, 2025Amid all the changes coming out of Washington, Mainebiz will continue to report on how federal policies and international trade tensions will affect businesses in Maine.
Updated: November 12, 2025
Portland studies proposal to raise minimum wage to $20
March 19, 2025Early review of a proposal to hike the minimum wage within the city found both strong support and opposition from the public at a hearing.
March 19, 2025
Founder of Cape Elizabeth blanket business remembered for her grit and optimism
March 18, 2025Beth Haller LaSala, founder of ChappyWrap, moved to Maine in 2020.
March 18, 2025
Working waterfront businesses will share in last of Maine's funding for winter storm recovery
March 17, 2025The grants represent the last of a $60 million storm relief package approved by state lawmakers last year.
March 17, 2025
AI expert to join Central Maine Growth Council for year-long residency
March 17, 2025As an entrepreneur-in-residence Randolph Jones will help startups and entrepreneurs tap into two federally funded programs.
March 17, 2025
Maine small businesses honored by SBA for going the extra mile
Updated: March 17, 2025Winners of this year's US. small Business Administration Maine District Awards represent a broad range of industries from mushroom growing to child care.
Updated: March 17, 2025
5 years after COVID, here's how business in Maine has changed
March 11, 2025Five years ago, when the first positive case of coronavirus was confirmed in Maine, business would be forever changed for companies from food vendors to manufacturers.
March 11, 2025
Maine businesses navigate new reality of tariff whiplash
Updated: March 10, 2025The on-again, off-again threat of tariffs is throwing Maine business owners and economic prognosticators for a loop.
Updated: March 10, 2025
On the Record: Owner of three Maine restaurants ‘always open to new business opportunities’
Updated: March 10, 2025Krista Cole, who grew up in East Millinocket, is the sole owner and operations director of Sur Lie in Portland and Gather in Yarmouth and co-owner of Catface Cafe in Biddeford.
Updated: March 10, 2025Maine small business centers helped 2,200 clients in 2024
Updated: February 21, 2025In 2024, advisors logged nearly 8,800 hours helping clients start 132 new businesses and access $34 million in funding.
Updated: February 21, 2025
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