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Colby College touts $2.5B boost to Maine’s economy
Tina Fischer Updated: August 18, 2025Investments and campus initiatives contributed more than $2.5 billion to Maine’s economy in the past six years, according to an independent study commissioned by the Waterville liberal arts college.
Kennebec Savings hires former Portland Chamber staffer
Peter Van Allen August 8, 2025Tommy Johnson will serve as community giving and engagement manager at the Augusta-based bank.
Newsworthy people and performances for Aug. 11, 2025
A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, law firms, nonprofits, health care institutions, credit unions and professional services firms in Maine.
Outstanding Women in Business: CEO Soo Parkhurst breaks the glass ceiling
Tina Fischer Updated: August 11, 2025Soo Parkhurst has faced challenges as a woman in the construction industry, but her determination and resilience has paid off; under her leadership, company revenue grew by 24% last year, to $8.3 million.
Outstanding Women in Business: Kelly Flagg helps build Maine’s construction workforce
Laurie Schreiber Updated: August 11, 2025Flagg is credited for transforming Associated General Contractors of Maine. Her most significant achievement was establishing the Maine Construction Academy to develop skilled workers and provide career paths.
Outstanding Women in Business: Shannon Haines is amplifying the arts in Waterville
Peter Van Allen Updated: August 11, 2025Thriving downtowns have a healthy mix of arts, retail and housing, but the director of Waterville Creates says "each community is different, so there can’t be a cookie-cutter approach."
How to successfully relocate your business
Tim Winkeler, VIP Tires & Service August 4, 2025Relocation really comes down to two factors. The first is the business owner’s plans for the future and their growth objectives. The second is the staff’s ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet those objectives, writes our guest…
Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority expands staff with two new hires
Tina Fischer August 4, 2025The Augusta-based authority acquires, manages and revitalizes blighted, abandoned and environmentally compromised properties, transforming them into community assets and driving economic growth.
Augusta expects Ironman event to pump up economic coffers
Peter Van Allen Updated: July 25, 2025The Augusta event has made a significant economic impact on the region over the past three years, and brought nearly $12 million to the local economy.
Hiring roundup: Two Maine banks add to their teams
Alexis Wells July 18, 2025Bangor Savings and Kennebec Savings banks recently added to their ranks with new hires.
Today's Poll
Total spending on holiday shopping was predicted to surpass $1 trillion this year, according to the National Retail Federation.
The trade association predicted retail sales in November and December would grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024, which translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023, totaling $976.1 billion.
But holiday shopping can be tricky, with some products seeing price increases, and the overall cost being driven up by gift wrapping, packaging and shipping.
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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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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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