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Lisbon and local Masonic lodge partner on a lodge for entrepreneurs
Catie Joyce-Bulay July 20, 2021The town and the local Masonic lodge last week signed an agreement to develop a 2,300-square-foot entrepreneurship hub, co-working space and business incubator in the fraternal organization's headquarters.
Nonprofit Notebook: MCF Hancock County grants, Maine State Credit Union scholarships
Renee Cordes Updated: July 20, 2021In a roundup of nonprofit news, the Maine Community Foundation awards grants to 27 nonprofits in Hancock County while Maine State Credit Union awards $100,000 in scholarships to Maine residents.
Waterville downtown businesses can leverage third round of facade grants
Catie Joyce-Bulay July 19, 2021The Central Maine Growth Council is coordinating the grant program, which provides amounts up to $10,000 for exterior improvements. This year's grants will prioritize projects such as outdoor seating and streetscaping.
New law sets out to modernize Maine unemployment insurance system
Staff July 16, 2021Legislation signed by Gov. Mills this week came after Maine experienced a flood of claims but grappled with Labor Department understaffing, technology glitches and outdated rules that prevented some workers from receiving benefits.
Entrepreneur aims to help bridesmaids 'Clique in Style' for wedding pics
Renee Cordes Updated: July 16, 2021Clique in Style is a Lisbon Falls-based startup launched by L.L.Bean senior software designer Hannah Marr to help brides preview color and style combinations of bridesmaids' attire before the big day.
Maine credit unions raise $110K in 30 days to fight hunger
Staff Updated: July 15, 2021Since 1990, the Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has raised more $10.4 million, including a record-breaking $960,000 in food and cash contributions last year.
Maine tightens up proposed offshore wind farm area, but fishermen still don’t like it
Laurie Schreiber July 14, 2021The state collected input on fishing activity, marine wildlife and navigation off southern Maine to refine the potential site for the research array. “I’m concerned with this narrowed focus on an already heavily fished area,” said one fishing…
State narrows location for proposed offshore wind turbines
Laurie Schreiber July 13, 2021The 16-square-mile site, south of Muscongus Bay, is proposed for installation of up to 12 floating wind turbines. The state’s preferred area was identified after meeting with stakeholders and is subject to further input. The federal leasing process…
Survey for entrepreneurs will help develop Dirigo Labs innovation hub
Staff July 12, 2021The survey offered by the Central Maine Growth Council for entrepreneurs and startups will help evaluate activity, needs and goals of the sector across Maine the council develops an innovation hub that will support both emerging and maturing…
UMA president stepping down to lead Maine Public Employees Retirement System
Renee Cordes Updated: July 9, 2021After four years as president of the University of Maine at Augusta, Rebecca Wyke will leave at the end of the summer to become the next CEO of the retirement system.
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The days after Thanksgiving are the traditional start of the holiday shopping season. Many shoppers are already setting their sights on the whirlwind of holiday shopping — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and Best Buy have already launched early deals, giving shoppers a head start on savings.
A record 186.9 million people plan to shop from midnight on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a consumer survey by the National Retail Federation. The figure is up by more than 3 million total shoppers from last year's record.
The National Retail Federation forecast also calls for holiday spending to surpass $1 trillion for the first time, with sales predicted to grow between 3.7% and 4.2% from 2024.
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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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