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Trade
Gorham will again offer capital expenditure grants for businesses and farms
July 2, 2025The competitive grant program is designed to help businesses fund a single capital purchase — such as equipment, technology or facility upgrades — that will help drive expansion, increase production or enhance market reach.
July 2, 2025
Looking to shore up border relations, Mills plans Canada visit
June 17, 2025Gov. Janet Mills plans to promote Maine as a destination for Canadian tourists and to strengthen cross-border relationships and economic ties.
June 17, 2025
Lewiston-based Elmet Technologies turns to German manufacturer for space-age metals
June 9, 2025The deal allows Elmet to expand its portfolio of materials that can be used to produce components for NASA and other high-performance applications.
June 9, 2025
Networking 101: How to ease anxiety when entering a room full of strangers
Updated: May 29, 2025With experience, there are some simple tools that anyone can use to help ease any anxiety or awkward feelings that may bubble up when entering a room of strangers.
Updated: May 29, 2025
Maine, New Brunswick businesses look to maintain good relations despite difficult trade climate
April 9, 2025For businesses on both sides of the border, there will be different strategies, including investments in workforce training and productivity.
April 9, 2025-
Maine International Trade Center honors export businesses
March 18, 2025Global Secure Shipping in Orono, Xuron Corp. of Saco and Kelson Marine Co. of Portland were among the award winners.
March 18, 2025
Tariff on imported aluminum opens can of worms for Maine brewers
February 12, 2025Repeating a move from his first term, President Trump on Monday signed two proclamations imposing a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from all countries.
February 12, 2025
Maine's wake-up call on trade: Why we can't take our relationship with Canada for granted
February 6, 2025Now is the time for policymakers to ensure Maine’s economy remains strong and competitive in an interconnected world, the head of the state's largest business group writes in this guest commentary.
February 6, 2025
Newsworthy people and performances for Jan. 13, 2025
Updated: January 13, 2025A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Policy changes could create challenges for businesses
Updated: January 13, 2025Concerns going into the year include trade tariffs, the impact of stricter immigration policies on workforce shortages and a continued lack of affordable housing
Updated: January 13, 202525 bold predictions for Maine's economy in 2025
Updated: January 13, 2025Mainebiz offers 25 predictions about Maine's economy in 2025.
Updated: January 13, 2025
NY architecture firm wins $15.5M contract for new Franklin County border post
September 6, 2024The firm will be responsible for planning the development of a new land port of entry at Coburn Gore, about 2 hours and 20 minutes northwest of Augusta. Construction is scheduled to start in fall 2026.
September 6, 2024
Maine needs more workers — wherever they're from — to keep up economic growth, Mills says
June 4, 2024Maine's Democratic governor touted the value of immigrant workers and entrepreneurs at a conference co-hosted by the World Affairs Council of Maine and the Maine International Trade Center.
June 4, 2024
Portland freezer warehouse nears end of construction, to open soon for business
Updated: June 4, 2024The temperature-controlled facility will be able to handle cargo from food and agricultural products to biopharmaceuticals.
Updated: June 4, 2024
Maine delegation to visit Japan to study wild and farmed kelp industry
Updated: June 4, 2024“Technology transfer is one of the fastest ways to build, support and ramp up an industry,” said trip organizer Hugh Cowperthwaite. The goal is to learn how the Japanese grow, harvest and use kelp.
Updated: June 4, 2024
Maine trade conference hails ‘ancient future’ industries for innovation, resilience
Updated: May 20, 2024Some old industries demonstrate how to innovate and stay relevant amid change and how to be resilient amid challenges, experts at Trade Day said.
Updated: May 20, 2024
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