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  • Licensing changes met with opposition by some veteran lobstermen

    February 10, 2016

    Changes could be coming soon to the $1 billion lobster industry of Maine as a new proposal is set to go before the Legislature's Marine Resources Committee to streamline licensing process.

    February 10, 2016

  • MTI awards $71K to small businesses across the state

    February 10, 2016

    The Maine Technology Institute on Tuesday approved four grant applications for the month of January totaling over $71,000 to four business in the state that specialize in advancements in the fields of biotechnology, environmental technology and

    February 10, 2016

  • Natural dog treats win Skowhegan Entrepreneur Challenge

    February 9, 2016

    Amanda Clark of Smithfield will move her natural dog treat business, The Maine Barkery, to downtown Skowhegan, and will receive $20,000 in cash and business incentives as part of an Entrepreneur Challenge.

    February 9, 2016

  • Winter's late arrival impacting Aroostook businesses

    February 8, 2016

    The winter's late arrival and its seeming inability to stick around for more than a few days at a time has resulted in the decline in seasonal business for some Aroostook County merchants, the St. John's Valley Times reported.

    February 8, 2016

  • Apothecary by Design selling retail pharmacy

    February 8, 2016

    Apothecary by Design, one of Maine's fastest growing companies, will sell its retail pharmacy in Portland to a team that includes one of the company's founders.

    February 8, 2016

  • Mainers become plow kings of Maryland during superstorm

    February 4, 2016

    While many of of us living in the state were happy to be spared the crippling wind, ice and over two feet of snow that hit parts of New York City and Washington, D.C. during winter storm Jonas, four enterprising Mainers saw a money-making

    February 4, 2016

  • Program hopes to spur economic development following mill closing

    Kevin Steeves January 27, 2016

    A new program has secured funding that aims to provide entrepreneurial advising and training for those who have been affected by the December 2014 closing of the Verso Paper Mill in Bucksport.

    Kevin Steeves January 27, 2016

  • Traditional Waterville grocery expected to thrive under new owners

    January 25, 2016

    Missouri couple Jim and Katie Hoving, who longed to have a family-owned business in Maine, have bought Uncle Dean's Good Groceries on Grove Street in the city's South End, the Kennebec Journal reported.

    January 25, 2016

  • Immigrants key 'to what Maine needs to solve its demographic challenges'

    Lori Valigra January 25, 2016

    The drive west along Forest Avenue from Woodford's Corner to Deering Junction takes you through some of Portland's most trafficked streets and intersections.

    Lori Valigra January 25, 2016

  • Warehouse shortage fueled by nontraditional uses

    Peter Van Allen January 22, 2016

    Beer brewers, coffee roasters and medical marijuana companies are taking over more warehouse space in Portland, driving demand and the price per square foot.

    Peter Van Allen January 22, 2016

  • Revitalization of Norway's Main Street held up

    January 11, 2016

    The nonprofit Norway Downtown wants to revitalize the Odd Fellows Building, but its efforts are stymied by the lack of communication from its owner, the Norway Advertiser Democrat reported.

    January 11, 2016

  • Portland entrepreneur’s hair care pitch wins Shark Tank investment

    January 11, 2016

    Alanna York, the owner of the Portland-based salon Head Games, sold a majority stake in her hair products business for $60,000 to Lori Greiner on the ABC television show “Shark Tank.”

    January 11, 2016

  • Kennebec Technologies owner sells company to employees

    Peter Van Allen December 22, 2015

    Kennebec Technologies, a precision machining company in Augusta, will be converted into an employee stock ownership plan, effective Jan. 1.

    Peter Van Allen December 22, 2015

  • Ask these questions before choosing your business structure

    Christopher Wright December 14, 2015

    Whether you have already built your own profitable business or you are just starting to put into motion a great idea for a new one, the proper business structure can help you avoid unnecessary pitfalls and assist you down the path of success.

    Christopher Wright December 14, 2015

  • Top Gun program begins accepting applications for next year

    December 4, 2015

    Applications are now open for the 2016 Top Gun program, a competitive program that selects Maine entrepreneurs for five months of mentoring and training.

    December 4, 2015

  • City of Portland honors farmers market, IT firm and bagmaker as top businesses

    December 2, 2015

    The Portland Farmers' Market, Winxnet and Sea Bags were recognized with awards by the city of Portland and the Portland Development Corp. for their contributions to the city's economic growth.

    December 2, 2015

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Do you support an increase in Portland's minimum wage?
Poll Description

The Portland City Council is weighing a controversial proposed hike to the city’s minimum wage.

The proposal would increase the minimum wage from $15.50 per hour to $20 per hour within four years. (The statewide hourly minimum wage is $14.65.)

The proposal does not include a wage hike for tipped workers who are currently paid an hourly wage of $7.75, but employers are required to ensure that wages and tips combined total $15.50 per hour. 

While inflation pressures have made it hard to survive on the minimum wage, many business owners are concerned the hike would cut already thin margins. 

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