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Technology

  • Carbonite finishes relocating services to ME

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 4, 2011

    Boston-based technology company Carbonite, which in July opened a customer support center in Lewiston, today announced it has completed moving all of its support operations back to the United States from overseas.

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 4, 2011

  • FairPoint creditors sue Verizon

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 2, 2011

    A litigation trust comprised of former FairPoint Communications creditors has filed a lawsuit against Verizon, claiming the company sold FairPoint "inferior assets that had no future."

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 2, 2011

  • Advocate, FairPoint spar over broadband

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 1, 2011

    The Maine Public Advocate's office is challenging FairPoint Communications' assertion it has met state broadband expansion requirements.

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 1, 2011

  • Program to train students for tech work

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 1, 2011

    Presque Isle software and customer service company BalanceBPO has partnered with the University of Maine at Presque Isle to create a certification program in process outsourcing.

    The Mainebiz News Staff November 1, 2011

  • CashStar nets $12M in financing

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 26, 2011

    Portland-based CashStar, a digital gift card company, has announced $12 million in new funding to support growth in its retail operations.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 26, 2011

  • OPEGA to study state IT office

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 20, 2011

    A legislative committee has voted to scrutinize the state's Office of Information Technology following complaints about its operations.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 20, 2011

  • Amid declining membership, TechMaine dissolves

    Jackie Farwell October 19, 2011

    TechMaine, the statewide trade association for technology companies, is disbanding after nearly two decades advocating for the industry.

    Jackie Farwell October 19, 2011

  • Well connected | Josh Broder, CEO, Tilson Technology Management, Portland

    Carol Coultas October 17, 2011

    When Cumberland native Josh Broder signed on with the Army ROTC to pay for his education at Middlebury College, he envisioned a career working with military intelligence in Japan following his graduation.

    Carol Coultas October 17, 2011

  • Sales slump at Fairchild Semiconductor

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 13, 2011

    Fairchild Semiconductor, a major employer in South Portland, saw its sales fall 3% in the third quarter over the same period last year.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 13, 2011

  • Pittsfield call center closes doors

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 11, 2011

    A Pittsfield call center abruptly closed Friday, leaving 65 employees out of work.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 11, 2011

  • 200 jobs coming to Orono call center

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 6, 2011

    Atlanta-based NexxLinx yesterday announced it will hire another 200 people at its Orono call center by the end of the year.

    The Mainebiz News Staff October 6, 2011

  • A forward-looking computer project led by Axiom Technologies holds promise for Washington County farmers and fishermen

    October 3, 2011

    After pulling up lobster traps or scallop nets in salty gusts, beating sun or ice-cold fog all day, Mitchell Beal has to return home and fill out paperwork.

    October 3, 2011

  • UMaine to partner with businesses on high-speed Internet access

    Jackie Farwell October 3, 2011

    The University of Maine is working to bring high-speed broadband to its Orono neighbors as part of a national effort called "Gig.U."

    Jackie Farwell October 3, 2011

  • Oxford Networks invests $5M in tech startup

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 28, 2011

    Lewiston-based Oxford Networks will invest $5 million into technology startup Resilient Tier-V Corp., which recently opened at the former Brunswick Naval Air Station.

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 28, 2011

  • TI completes acquisition of National Semi

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 26, 2011

    Texas Instruments has completed its $6.5 billion acquisition of National Semiconductor, which has a manufacturing plant in South Portland.

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 26, 2011

  • Fairchild Semiconductor wins green product award

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 19, 2011

    Fairchild Semiconductor has won an award for developing a product that reduces the amount of standby power devices require during those times when they're plugged in but not being used.

    The Mainebiz News Staff September 19, 2011

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Does cruise ship season help your business?
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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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