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Kennebec Savings completes merger with Kennebec Federal Savings and Loan
Renee Cordes Updated: March 8, 2021The enlarged Kennebec Savings Bank has 171 employees and total assets of $1.317 billion after joining forces with its smaller regional peer in a merger that closed Friday afternoon.
Maine river conditions mean drought may continue, but flood risk is low
Maureen Milliken March 5, 2021The Maine River Flow Advisory Commission meets every spring to determine the possibility of spring floods and how the snow pack will affect ground conditions.
Auburn puts 7 city properties on the market to spark development
Maureen Milliken March 4, 2021The city, which launched a new economic development structure in November to make it easier for developers to do business there, says the property listings are a way to spur growth.
Making in Maine matters: Small manufacturers find success in the state's brand
Maureen Milliken Updated: March 8, 2021For products ranging from flags to frozen treats, the "made in Maine" identity is a valuable asset. Small businesses are discovering just how valuable as their goods see demand far beyond the state's borders.
Giving Notebook: Good Shepherd awards $1.5M to partners; MCF grants for nonprofits
Renee Cordes Updated: March 3, 2021Good Shepherd Food Bank awards $1.5 million to more than 400 organizations it works with statewide, while Maine Community Foundation is offering grants to nonprofits that serve disadvantaged, underserved and vulnerable communities in Maine.
MaineHousing launches more rent relief as federal aid becomes available
Staff March 2, 2021The program, which provides longer-term help than the earlier one, is funded by $200 million from the COVID-19 relief act passed by Congress in December and is available to renters whose finances have been affected by the pandemic.
Rockland-based Maritime Farms expands with acquisition of Kennebec County store
Staff March 2, 2021The former Fieldstone Quickstop is the 13th convenience store for the Maritime chain, which was founded over 80 years ago and is operated by the Ware family.
Maine joins national offshore wind research consortium
Staff February 26, 2021The Governor’s Energy Office is leading development of a research array off the southern Maine coast. Consortium membership could strengthen the state's research ties nationally and internationally in floating offshore wind technology.
Business leaders tackle economic inequality, pandemic in Mainebiz forum
Renee Cordes Updated: February 26, 2021A former official with the Boston Fed was the keynote speaker at the annual Mainebiz "Five on the Future" event, which was held virtually for the first time.
Maine Jobs Council names first executive director
Staff February 25, 2021In existence for about a year and a half and numbering nearly 100 members, the advocacy organization’s goal is to protect and grow jobs in Maine. Many members are family-owned, multi-generational businesses.
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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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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
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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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