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TD Bank to close 3 Maine branches as part of 15-state streamlining
William Hall February 8, 2021A total of 81 branches, from Maine to Florida, are being shuttered in the next two months as the bank responds to the digital banking trend and the effects of the pandemic.
$400K in federal funds may help open new markets for Maine aquaculture
Staff Updated: February 8, 2021Even before the pandemic, growers expressed interest in exploring new, out-of-state markets. Now, that's considered a necessity. The project will explore new markets, assess the seafood supply chain and seek synergies between farmed and wild seafood…
On the Record: Sue Roche, head of Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, looks beyond barriers
Renee Cordes Updated: February 8, 2021After starting 20 years ago as its first staff attorney, she's now executive director of Maine’s only statewide immigration legal services organization. Despite the "increasingly unjust immigration system," she's also optimistic about the future.
Commercial development in 2021: From retail reboots to ‘ghost’ kitchens, here’s what’s trending
Renee Cordes Updated: February 8, 2021Six experts take a look at what's on the horizon over the year ahead for Maine business real estate and development. The predictions confirm some trends, but also contain a few surprises.
Coworking at a crossroads: Shared space was gaining traction, then the pandemic hit
Maureen Milliken Updated: February 8, 2021Like much office space, coworking sites are largely empty these days. Former members say they long for not only a place to do business, but the community and culture that came with it. It's not clear how long the coworkers will have to wait.
Shared development vision transforms downtown Waterville block
Maureen Milliken February 3, 2021Developer Bill Mitchell and Colby College share a vision of downtown's development, and over the past six years it has completely transformed one block on Main Street.
One River CPAs acquires Augusta firm to help build audit practice
William Hall February 3, 2021The combined firm employs over 30 staff and expects annual revenues to be about $4 million. Further expansion may be on the horizon. "It's grow or die," said a One River director.
$2.4M awarded for natural resource conservation of Maine wetlands
Staff Updated: February 3, 2021The program aims to offset impacts to natural resources at one site by funding protection of similar resources at another site, using in-lieu fees paid by permit applicants. Since 2008, over 130 projects have been funded.
UMA receives $941K grant to expand education in Maine prisons
Staff February 2, 2021The two-year grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will support expanded offerings and better coordination for the University of Maine at Augusta's outreach in all of the state correctional facilities.
Denver hydroponics company acquires Maine-based Grow Depot stores
William Hall February 2, 2021GrowGeneration Corp. is the country's largest chain of stores devoted to hydroponic gardening, or cultivation without soil. The company has expanded through acquisitions, including the purchase of two Maine stores.
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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 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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