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‘Thinking positively and working hard’: Notable quotables from 10 On the Record interviews in 2024
Renee Cordes Updated: December 13, 2024Here is a curated collection of snippets from interviews with business and nonprofit movers and shakers published in 2024.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 13, 2024
Maine manufacturers brace for potential tariff turmoil
Renee Cordes Updated: December 12, 2024With the threat of looming trade wars, Maine manufacturers — even ones with diversified supply chains — know it won't be business as usual over the next four years.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 12, 2024
US small business optimism surges on post-election relief
Renee Cordes December 11, 2024The National Federation of Independent Business said its optimism index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, the highest reading since June 2021.
Renee Cordes December 11, 2024
PenBay Chamber tells members it will suspend operations, citing declining membership, revenue
Peter Van Allen December 10, 2024The chamber said in the letter that revenue had "declined sharply" since the pandemic and membership had fallen to 400 members, down from a peak of 1,000.
Peter Van Allen December 10, 2024
EV tech entrepreneur pulls plug on Chargely app
Renee Cordes December 4, 2024David Tse, co-founder and CEO of the mobile app for electrical vehicle drivers, is leaving the door open for another entrepreneurial venture.
Renee Cordes December 4, 2024
How to navigate holiday office parties and gift-giving among colleagues
Ann Leamon and Nancy Marshall December 4, 2024Office gift-giving and holiday parties are fraught with landmines, as guest columnists Ann Leamon and Nancy Marshall remind us. Here are their guidelines for keeping holiday office parties on the right path.
Ann Leamon and Nancy Marshall December 4, 2024
Entrepreneurs in central Maine are eligible for federal grants and other support
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 2, 2024Entrepreneurs in central Maine’s underserved communities — such as women, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and rural small businesses — can access new funding and support programs.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: December 2, 2024
On the Record: Mobile sauna startup peddles wellness on wheels
Renee Cordes Updated: December 2, 2024With Too Haute Saunas, Mary Dunham and business partner Denise Weaver aim "to bring awareness of health through saunas by creating fun community events in the beauty of Maine,"
Renee Cordes Updated: December 2, 2024
Ally of internet users, Brunswick startup launches ‘new kind of search engine’ via AI
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 27, 2024The company says its goal is to provide 'next-generation AI to simplify the internet and give individuals agency online.' The underlying message: Treat my digital person with respect.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 27, 2024
Friends, family, quiet time: What Maine movers and shakers are grateful for this Thanksgiving
Renee Cordes Updated: November 27, 2024Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Mainebiz asked some of this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees what they’re thankful for. There were some common themes, but also a shared pearl.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 27, 2024
After growing its skincare business via social media, Portland startup is growing its product line
Alexis Wells November 21, 2024With the help of TikTok, Marin Skincare has been building awareness of its lobster-derived lotions and lip treatments. Now the company is expanding its product line, with a holiday theme.
Alexis Wells November 21, 2024
Friday Food Insider: Where to get last-minute fixings for your Thanksgiving dinner
Alexis Wells Updated: November 22, 2024From pies to sides to the turkey, here's a list of where to find fixings for this year's feast.
Alexis Wells Updated: November 22, 2024
How to predict a salesperson’s success by understanding their buyer personality
Donna Brassard, Strategies+ Updated: November 21, 2024Guest columnist Donna Brassard, former publisher of Mainebiz and founder of Strategies+, offers suggestions about how to identify potential buyers.
Donna Brassard, Strategies+ Updated: November 21, 2024-
Choosing the right communication method: A guide for Maine businesspeople
Nancy Marshall and Ann Leamon Updated: November 20, 2024Guest columnists Nancy Marshall and Ann Leamon tackle the way we communicate — and when to communicate via text, email, phone or even a hand-written card.
Nancy Marshall and Ann Leamon Updated: November 20, 2024 
Friday Food Insider: Maine's coffee shops continue to face challenges
Alexis Wells Updated: November 15, 2024It's a tough time for coffee shops in Maine, with another shop recently closing.
Alexis Wells Updated: November 15, 2024
Rewriting the rulebook: Law-related business ventures are taking off in Maine
Renee Cordes Updated: November 18, 2024New businesses range from niche practices to disruptive technology startups. One example is Brief, a platform that guides users through contracts without initial need for an attorney.
Renee Cordes Updated: November 18, 2024
Today's Poll
Sponsored by: Kennebunk Savings Bank
With the official end of summer this past weekend, we're taking a look back at how the season unfolded.
Back in early August, we asked how the summer tourism season was going — and at the time, the majority of respondents told us it could be better. And remember, the season started very rainy and ended amid a drought.
Now that the season has wrapped up, we're checking in again to see how things ended. Did things improve? Did tourism pick up later in the summer, or did the season fall short of expectations?
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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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