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Augusta Civic Center finding ways to slow the revenue-loss spiral
Maureen Milliken December 10, 2020The city-owned venue hosted the Maine Legislature for three days in December, and it's possible it'll host them again. But the big-money conferences that put it in the black for the past five years will have to wait until after the pandemic.
HospitalityMaine chief urges U.S. lawmakers to save struggling restaurant sector
Renee Cordes Updated: December 10, 2020A $908 million federal relief bill "is needed before Congress recesses for the holidays, but we only consider this a down payment on a larger bill needed when they reconvene in 2021," the president and CEO of HospitalityMaine told Mainebiz.
Portland museum closes temporarily, Bates delays classes in response to spread
William Hall December 9, 2020The Portland Museum of Art will remain closed until further notice, and Bates College is postponing its next semester by a month. Cases of COVID-19 in Maine are spiking, with the average number of new cases more than doubling over the past month.
Poland Spring bottling plants get high marks for water conservation, sustainability
Maureen Milliken December 9, 2020The plants in Hollis, Kingfield and Poland have been certified Platinum by the Alliance for Water Stewardship, a global organization that sets a framework for water conservation.
Century-old Gardiner bridge replaced using 21st-century accelerated construction
Maureen Milliken December 8, 2020A Maine Department of Transportation bridge replacement in Gardiner used the lateral slide method, designed to minimize the amount of time the road has to be closed, and the DOT plans the same method for the upcoming Interstate 295-Veranda Street…
CMCC, Goodwill NNE partner on COVID-19 readiness training
Staff December 8, 2020Goodwill of Northern New England's 1,200 employees will be able to take a course designed by Central Maine Community College, in Auburn, at no cost. The course is one of several the nonprofit has partnered on with the Maine Community College System.
First cannabis store in Kennebec County to open this week, as recreational market expands
Staff December 7, 2020The dispensary of recreational-use marijuana is also the first for Eliot-based Sweet Dirt, a cannabis company that has operated in Maine's medical marijuana market since 2015. The company plans several other new stores.
CMCC partners with Ski Maine to create COVID-19 readiness course
Staff December 4, 2020Ski areas and industry associations are instituting limited lodge and shuttle capacities, required social distancing and face coverings, and safety training, while aiming to provide a safe outdoor experience.
Hampden-based credit union unveils leadership succession plan
Renee Cordes Updated: December 4, 2020In a two-step transition announced this week, Maine Savings Federal Credit Union Chief Operating Officer Vanessa Madore will succeed John Reed as president and CEO by January 2023.
Cash crunch: FAME takes more risks than ever to help businesses weather the pandemic
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 30, 2020When the pandemic hit the state and began affecting businesses, the Finance Authority of Maine took a bold step to help: $15 million in direct loans and commercial loan insurance. Officials at the quasi-independent state agency hope it's enough.
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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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