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As chilly weather approaches, tasting rooms, now outdoors, seek approval to go inside
Laurie Schreiber September 18, 2020Colder weather is raising concerns for Maine’s wine, beer and spirits producers, who have had to operate their tasting rooms outdoors, even though restaurants are allowed to operate indoors with certain restrictions.
Two Maine organizations awarded federal innovation accelerator grants
Maureen Milliken September 17, 2020Central Maine Growth Council is creating a $1.2 million startup accelerator supported by the EDA grant, while Maine Center for Enterprise Development is looking to provide infrastructure for the state's growing bioscience industry.
Health care providers help employers find a safe return to business
Laurie Schreiber Updated: September 21, 2020Maine hospitals and other health care providers had to move quickly in the early stages of the pandemic. Now they're putting that experience to work in the business community to come up with guidelines balancing public health needs and those of…
Building Business: ‘Back to school’ has added meaning for this construction firm
Peter Van Allen Updated: September 21, 2020A South Portland company is on a streak of school construction projects, with several jobs finished and more on the way. Meanwhile, work on a $50 million water treatment plant is getting underway.
Holy Donut will fill 'hole' in Auburn, add first location outside Portland area
Renee Cordes Updated: September 17, 2020"Auburn and the surrounding communities have always been among our top local supporters, and we are excited to introduce our brand to new neighbors," the company's director of business operations told Mainebiz.
Three Maine colleges repeat as top 25 finishers in U.S. News rankings
Staff September 15, 2020The three schools again finished among the nation's best liberal arts colleges in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. The prestigious annual comparison used information predating the pandemic, and so doesn't reflect its impact.
Chris Fogg, prominent chamber and tourism leader, dies unexpectedly at 54
Staff Updated: September 15, 2020Fogg led the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce and later the Maine Tourism Association, where he was a staunch advocate for the industry.
Feds allocate $45M to replace or repair seven Maine bridges
Staff September 11, 2020The Ticonic Bridge, connecting Waterville and Winslow, is 111 years old and the other six bridges are each over 80 years old.
Corporate and philanthropic leaders donate $270K to launch racial justice fund
Staff Updated: September 10, 2020The fund will support initiatives across Maine to further racial justice and equity. Along with donations from 22 companies, the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation pledged $50,000 to help launch the fund.
Higher ed notebook: USM adds to diversity leadership team, UMA partners with Maine Law
Renee Cordes Updated: September 10, 2020The University of Southern Maine announces the appointment of two leaders to help lead diversity building, while the University of Maine at Augusta teams up with the state's only law school for an accelerated dual degree program.
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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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