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Lisbon aquaponics farm is expanding faster than greenhouse lettuce
Maureen Milliken April 21, 2021Springworks Farm, which uses aquaponics to grow greens that are sold to Hannaford, Whole Foods, and others, will triple its output once a 40,000-square-foot greenhouse is completed next month, and plans four more greenhouses in the next five years.
Biz Bites: Auburn fills doughnut hole; ribbons cut for SoPo solar, Portland parking
Maureen Milliken April 21, 2021Holy Donut cuts ribbon at building that was once a Tim Horton's, K&A Engineering opens South Portland office as part of solar push, NewHeight to hold ribbon-cutting at Verdante high-tech parking garage, and more of this week's real estate news.
Record number of small-business owners sought Maine SBDC support in 2020
Maureen Milliken April 21, 2021Maine Small Business Development Centers, which offer free support and advice to small-business owners and entrepreneurs, helped support 93 business starts in 2020, creating or saving 514 jobs.
Maine scores high on US list of best small cities for launching a business
William Hall April 21, 2021Four Maine cities ranked among 1,337 nationwide for business-friendliness. Financial website WalletHub based the evaluation on 20 criteria related to business environment, business costs and access to business resources.
Lawmakers propose state takeover of CMP, Versant Power
Staff April 20, 2021New legislation would call for a consumer-owned, nonprofit utility to replace Central Maine Power Co. and Versant Power. Lawmakers and advocates on Monday said the proposed company would provide better service and pricing.
CMCC to open new building for training in law enforcement fields
Peter Van Allen April 16, 2021Central Maine Community College's new 4,500-square-foot Public Service Simulation Center is intended for real-world training in a “human-first approach” to law enforcement and related fields.
Downtown Augusta, Hallowell, Waterville businesses celebrate new beginnings
Maureen Milliken April 15, 2021No ribbon is safe this week in downtowns along the Kennebec River as businesses in Augusta, Hallowell and Waterville hold ceremonial openings, including Wrapped Up Coffee, on Water Street in Augusta.
Thomas College to break ground on athletic facility later this year
Renee Cordes April 15, 2021The 18,000-square-foot facility will include strength and conditioning and athletic training space, locker rooms, coaches’ offices, an e-sports arena and and a viewing area. The complex is due to open by fall 2022.
Biz Bites: Thompson's Point buzz, UMA architectural Earth Day, more
Maureen Milliken Updated: April 14, 2021News about Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine, Rwanda Bean, business openings in Lewiston and Auburn, UMA's passive house Earth Day panel, state short-term rental impact fee legislation, national historic preservation legislation and a new…
Meet up Thursday with the Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year
Staff April 13, 2021A free, virtual reception will recognize seven remarkable Mainers who have helped shape the state's economic vitality over the past year. The event includes a real-time networking session.
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
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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