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Portland sustainability startup wins $100,000 investment in pitch competition
October 5, 2015Rapport, a Portland startup that develops software for businesses to track sustainability metrics, won a $100,000 investment from AOL founder Steve Case's investment company during a pitch competition Friday in Portland.
October 5, 2015
Benjamin Shaw's Vets First Choice bites into traditional distribution
Lori Valigra October 5, 2015Benjamin Shaw focuses calmly and steadily on his visitor during a recent interview at his Portland office. The only “tell” that there's intensity behind his quiet demeanor is the rhythmic shaking of his legs under the table.
Lori Valigra October 5, 2015
Holy Donut owner Leigh Kellis leverages doughnut sales with smart data collection
Jennifer Van Allen October 5, 2015Five years ago, Leigh Kellis was a single mom living in her parents' attic, bartending at Enzo Wine Bar and on the verge of becoming a Spanish teacher.
Jennifer Van Allen October 5, 2015
Volk Packaging Corp. co-owner Derek Volk focuses on community
Laurie Schreiber October 5, 2015Whether it comes to giving back to the community or innovating for his company, Derek Volk always seems to be thinking, “What's next?”
Laurie Schreiber October 5, 2015
Tyler Technologies announces $670M bid to acquire New World Systems
James McCarthy October 2, 2015Tyler Technologies Inc., a Plano, Texas-based public sector software developer with 540 employees at three locations in Maine, announced Thursday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the privately held New World Systems Corp. for $670
James McCarthy October 2, 2015Maine Angels’ investment activity ranks third in New England
October 1, 2015The Maine Angels was the third most active angel investment group in New England between 2010 and the second quarter of 2015, according to a recent national report on angel investment activity, the Portland Press Herald reported Wednesday.
October 1, 2015Mount Desert considers $13.3 million tab for universal broadband access
September 28, 2015The town of Mount Desert recently learned that it would cost about $13.3 million to extend broadband Internet access to every household in town, the Mount Desert Islander reported last week.
September 28, 2015Maine delays technology for tracking sea urchin fishery
September 25, 2015The Maine Department of Marine Resources is delaying its plan to track the sea urchin fishery with swipe cards until fall 2016, MPBN reported Thursday.
September 25, 2015
Startups announced for AOL's Steve Case pitch competition in Portland
September 24, 2015AOL founder Steve Case's investment company, Revolution, announced on Tuesday the eight Maine startups that will compete for a $100,000 investment during the company's upcoming pitch competition tour.
September 24, 2015
Co-working space slated to open in Westbrook in November
Paul Koenig September 23, 2015A marketing professional in Westbrook is planning to open a co-working space in 1,800 square feet of the historic Dana Warp Mill.
Paul Koenig September 23, 2015High satisfaction among EV users: Survey
September 23, 2015A recent survey by the Natural Resources Council of Maine found high satisfaction levels among the state's 600 electric vehicle owners, MPBN reported Tuesday.
September 23, 2015
MaineHealth's specialists use technology to expand their reach
James McCarthy September 21, 2015The intersection of technology and modern medicine is where Corey Fravert, director of neuroscience services at Maine Medical Center, spends much of his waking hours. He can go into the weeds on both topics if necessary.
James McCarthy September 21, 2015
Organic farming, up 36%, to benefit from $1M USDA grant to UMaine
September 18, 2015The number of organic farms in Maine has increased by 36% over the last seven years, the USDA said, while also awarding a $999K research grant to UMaine.
September 18, 2015UNE to sponsor marine business, research incubator on Portland waterfront
September 18, 2015The University of New England is signing a letter of intent for a sponsorship agreement with the New England Ocean Cluster House being developed on Portland's waterfront.
September 18, 2015
Maine Accelerates Growth consortium started to spur entrepreneurship
Lori Valigra September 17, 2015Maine Accelerates Growth, a new consortium aimed at building on earlier work by Blackstone Accelerates Growth to promote entrepreneurship in Maine, was announced Thursday by its coordinators.
Lori Valigra September 17, 2015Bait shortage hits lobster fishery
September 16, 2015Herring is in short supply statewide, causing temporary bait shortages in the lobster fishery.
September 16, 2015
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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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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