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$100K criminal justice simulation center slated at CMCC
Staff Updated: October 23, 2020The Auburn center, funded by a gift from a Yarmouth foundation, will use live-scenario training to prepare students in criminal justice, forensic science and social services.
Maine home sales jump 22.8%, while values are up 19.6%
Staff Updated: October 23, 2020Demand has been fueled by low mortgage interest rates and out-of-state buyers, while supply remains at historically low levels, the Maine Association of Realtors says.
Maine retailers' advice for holiday shopping: Start early, be patient
Maureen Milliken Updated: October 22, 2020Retailers on a Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce panel say COVID-19 regulations mean holiday shopping will be different this year, and Portland extends outdoor shopping and dining until Jan. 4.
Giving Notebook: MCF awards broadband grants, credit union helps cancer patients
Renee Cordes Updated: October 26, 2020The Maine Community Foundation has awarded more than $117,000 in grants to improve high-speed internet access, while Town & Country Federal Credit Union and Maine Cancer Foundation are teaming up to provide $40,000 to cancer patients affected by…
Waterville's Maine Crisp inks deal with Whole Foods, readies for expansion
Maureen Milliken October 21, 2020Karen and Steve Getz have been manufacturing the buckwheat-based crisps in former market space next to Grand Central Cafe in downtown's Railroad Square, and connected with Whole Foods through its Local Forager program.
Statewide participation is new element of this week's GrowSmart Maine 2020 Summit
Maureen Milliken October 20, 2020GrowSmart Maine's 2020 Summit Thursday will have two of the features it's known for — two keynote speakers who have a dialogue with the audience, and "city experience" walking tours.
2,300 small businesses, nonprofits to receive $105M in Maine COVID relief
Staff October 16, 2020The program offers a lifeline to keep small businesses afloat. A second round of applications is now open. It expands access to the program by increasing eligibility.
Thomas, Colby colleges unveil plans for Harold Alfond Foundation grants
Renee Cordes Updated: October 15, 2020Thomas College will use the $13.5 million to raise additional funds and launch new academic programs, while its Waterville neighbor will use $101 million to support ongoing downtown revitalization efforts and the development of a new athletics…
Holy Donut will close Exchange Street store
Renee Cordes Updated: October 14, 2020"The lack of foot traffic decimated this location," the company's director of business operations told Mainebiz about the decision to leave Exchange St. In a best-case scenario, he said the Holy Donut could return to the Old Port by the 2021…
Maine State Credit Union, Midcoast FCU plan to merge
William Hall October 8, 2020If approved, the deal would create an organization with over $725 million in assets and 46,000 members in central and midcoast Maine, and ranking by far as the state's largest credit union.
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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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