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Technology

  • Efforts under way to revive Maine's tech community

    March 5, 2012

    It's been about six months since TechMaine, a statewide association for technology companies, disbanded, citing shrinking membership and revenues. The association ultimately filed for bankruptcy.

    March 5, 2012
  • Wick Johnson

    New markets drive growth at Kennebec Technologies

    Douglas Rooks March 5, 2012

    Charles “Wick” Johnson examines some stainless steel castings in the production area at Kennebec Technologies, a 30-year-old company that has built its reputation on precision machining.

    Douglas Rooks March 5, 2012

  • Function, results and prices play into a business’ decision to invest in an app

    Matt Dodge March 5, 2012

    Any company looking to establish a strong web presence can easily find itself caught in an arms race of technology innovations.

    Matt Dodge March 5, 2012

  • Portland-area companies winners in MTI grants

    February 28, 2012

    The Maine Technology Institute Board of Directors recently awarded $411,268 in new seed grants to startups around Maine. More than $50,000 of that funding went to six companies in the Portland area.

    February 28, 2012

  • Health care messaging co. acquires Fla. firm

    February 21, 2012

    Westbrook-based Critical Alert Systems, a health care messaging services company, has acquired Intego Systems of Florida. Intego Systems develops nurse call systems and software for hospital-patient communication.

    February 21, 2012

  • Portland venture aims to change advertising paradigm

    February 20, 2012

    Two Portland-based entrepreneurs have received $400,000 in seed money for a venture they hope will change the paradigm of online and mobile advertising from a nuisance to a novelty.

    February 20, 2012

  • Portland's tight-knit network fosters the growth of tech startups

    Russell Voss Founder, Voss Consulting Group Llc February 20, 2012

    Tech startups are not synonymous with Maine, but some tech-based companies are calling Greater Portland home. While geographic location has long been the key driver for success, way of life is quickly replacing that sentiment.

    Russell Voss Founder, Voss Consulting Group Llc February 20, 2012

  • Clean tech prepares for robust year

    February 6, 2012

    The executive director of the Energy and Environmental Council of Maine expects big things for the clean technology sector this year and, at a recent University of Southern Maine forum, encouraged Maine entrepreneurs to be ready for that.

    February 6, 2012

  • Digital marketing firm nets $400,000 in seed money

    February 1, 2012

    A Portland-based digital marketing firm has raised an additional $400,000 in seed financing, led by members of the Maine Angels and investors from Silicon Valley and Florida.

    February 1, 2012

  • Artist-turned-entrepreneur finds new outlets in social media apps

    Matt Dodge January 23, 2012

    With two iPhone apps in the works, a university tenure and little drawing ability, Raphael Diluzio does not seem like your typical artist. But then, Diluzio doesn't really consider himself an artist.

    Matt Dodge January 23, 2012

  • New CLYNK technology tracks recycling's environmental impact

    January 23, 2012

    South Portland-based CLYNK, a bottle and can redemption company, recently launched new online tools to allow members to track the environmental impact of their recycling efforts.

    January 23, 2012

  • TechMaine files for bankruptcy

    January 4, 2012

    TechMaine, the statewide trade association for technology companies that disbanded last fall, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

    January 4, 2012

  • Ship modeling co. to expand staff

    January 2, 2012

    A computer-based maritime modeling company that set up shop at Brunswick Landing last summer intends to increase staff by 50%, citing "outstanding" operations at the former Navy base.

    January 2, 2012

  • Obama's latest push seeks to speed commercialization of core research

    Michael Gurau December 12, 2011

    As I've noted in previous articles, the Obama administration has been focused on bipartisan-informed regional innovation cluster initiatives since 2009.

    Michael Gurau December 12, 2011

  • Maine's research community sees growing value in global recruits

    November 28, 2011

    When Yichang Jia finished his Ph.D. program in China a few years ago, he began looking for a job in the United States because few labs in his country were hiring post-doctoral fellows then.

    November 28, 2011
  • Jonathan Ayers

    Two Maine companies dive into iPad technology, while others dabble

    Jackie Farwell November 14, 2011

    When a veterinarian uses one of Idexx Laboratories' digital X-ray systems to examine a dog's broken leg or investigate swelling in a horse's knee, they're already one step ahead in the technology game.

    Jackie Farwell November 14, 2011

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Does cruise ship season help your business?
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Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank

Maine's cruise ship season is in full swing, running from late September through early November. Thousands of passengers are expected to visit Portland, Bar Harbor, Eastport or Rockland.

This week alone, Portland is set to welcome around 16,000 cruise ship passengers.

But as the season ramps up, it's bringing mixed reviews. Some locals brace for the crowds and many business owners say cruise ship visitors don't spend much while in the port. Other business owners argue that, even if cruise ships don't benefit their own coffers, they still benefit the overall economy.

When we asked this question in 2023, Mainebiz respondents, 21% said the visits bring customers and revenue, while only 18% said the visits don't help their business.

More than half of the respondents, 53%, said cruise ships benefit the overall economy.

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