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With new broadband funding, Maine officials hope to build 'future proof' network
March 23, 2021The latest infusion can be “stacked” with other funding streams, to address not just infrastructure but other challenges such as affordability and access to devices. Planning and communication among stakeholders is key, said ConnectMaine’s chief.
March 23, 2021
How to protect trade secrets in Maine state government contracting
March 19, 2021Guest columnist Benjamin Piper, a partner at Preti Flaherty, writes that businesses that ignore state information-access laws could find proprietary information falling in the hands of their competitors.
March 19, 2021
Free outdoor Wi-Fi aids downtown Waterville businesses during pandemic
March 18, 2021The free, public internet access has connected more than 500,000 users since it launched in August 2018, and has been a boon for downtown businesses and customers.
March 18, 2021
Tilson, Roux Institute launch work-graduate degree opportunities
March 12, 2021Joshua Broder, CEO of Tilson, told Mainebiz that the initiative is about building a talent pipeline for the longer term.
March 12, 2021
ON Semiconductor lays off hundreds worldwide, including some in South Portland
March 9, 2021The company on Monday wouldn't say how many jobs it's eliminating at its South Portland manufacturing facility, but the 740 layoffs include some there. ON last month reported 2020 financial results that included a 4.8% drop in revenue.
March 9, 2021
Seeing things: Growing cluster of imaging manufacturers is integral to pandemic response
Updated: March 8, 2021Like their products, these Maine makers are sometimes overlooked amid manufacturing's response to the pandemic. But watch carefully, and you'll see the difference they're making — and the growing role the industry plays in others.
Updated: March 8, 2021
Maine co-launches international hackathon to help rural regions recover from pandemic
Updated: March 4, 2021The virtual forum invites participants from Maine and across the North Atlantic to identify digital solutions to deliver essential health care services and create a recovery plan for the tourism industry, with a focus on rural communities.
Updated: March 4, 2021
Maine forest products are ready for their closeup in video premiere at SXSW festival
Updated: March 3, 2021Known for music and film, the South By Southwest Conference also highlights technological innovation. UMaine’s wood product advancement will be featured in a short video showcased in the Finland pavilion.
Updated: March 3, 2021
WEX teams up with Austrian oil and gas giant to expand European footprint
Updated: March 2, 2021Under an agreement unveiled Monday, the Portland-based company will use its technology platform to manage OMV's fuel-card program across 10 European markets.
Updated: March 2, 2021
$71M in federal funds will help roll out broadband access for rural Maine
Updated: March 1, 2021Maine’s four awardees will bring broadband service to 27,755 locations by 2027. “The discussion has shifted from, ‘Is it needed? Should we do it?’ to ‘How and when?’” said Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Heather
Updated: March 1, 2021
Covetrus reports 2020 sales up 9%, shrinking loss
Updated: March 1, 2021Net sales for the fourth quarter of 2020 grew 11% year-over-year, and the Portland-based animal-health company reiterated its earnings guidance for 2021. Covetrus also said it has added a chief consumer officer and a North American chief veterinary
Updated: March 1, 2021
Mills' $111M 'Back to Work' bond proposal gets backing from business leaders
February 25, 2021Mills' proposal includes bonding for broadband expansion, workforce development, heritage industries innovation and expanded child care as a way to strengthen and build the state's economy. A variety of business leaders say the package is needed.
February 25, 2021-
WEX ends 'year like no other' with 9% drop in Q4 revenue
February 24, 2021"The company is much more resilient than it ever has been," WEX Chair and CEO Melissa Smith told Mainebiz in a phone interview after the company posted fourth-quarter and full-year results.
February 24, 2021 
Portland venture capital firm acquired by Midwest financial services company
February 22, 2021North Atlantic Capital Corp., co-founded in 1986 by David Coit and with headquarters in downtown Portland, will become part of Stifel Financial Corp., based in St. Louis.
February 22, 2021-
Maine's Roux Institute to launch tech accelerator with Colorado firm
Updated: February 22, 2021The Northeastern University-affiliated institute is teaming up with Boulder, Colo.-based Techstars, which since 2006 has invested in over 2,300 companies with a combined market value of more than $193 billion.
Updated: February 22, 2021 Thomas student's startup aims to modernize Maine snowmobile tourism
February 18, 2021Entrepreneur Jake Ward, frustrated at the lack of convenient information on the state's extensive snowmobile trail network and amenities, has created a website to boost an industry that draws 30% of its participants from out of state.
February 18, 2021
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