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Six months after shootings delayed ceremony, Bates College installs its new president
Alexis Wells May 7, 2024The Lewiston liberal arts school formally installed Garry Jenkins, a former University of Minnesota Law School dean and legal scholar. The ceremony was delayed from an original date last October, due to the shootings that killed 18 people.
Local public housing efforts get a $11.6M boost for development and modernization
Laurie Schreiber May 6, 2024With Maine's housing shortage at a fevered pitch and affordability a top challenge, new federal grants will support development, financing and modernization of public housing projects.
Kennebec Savings expands its central region leadership with new hire
Alexis Wells April 30, 2024Kennebec Savings Bank has appointed Michael Pietroski as vice president and retail regional manager for central Maine.
While Maine is still known for lobster and potatoes, three new industries are rising
Alexis Wells Updated: April 29, 2024In 1994, Maine was known for its fishing, farming and logging industries. However, times have changed and three new industries are on the rise.
Startup starter kit: Central Maine business-pitch contest calendar fills up
Renee Cordes April 26, 2024Five organizations in the region are banding together to support local entrepreneurs and encourage innovation through a series of business-pitch contests this spring.
From Austin to Lewiston: Texan will take on creative role at Rinck Advertising
Alexis Wells April 23, 2024Rinck has hired Jenna Candusso, of Austin, Texas, as associate creative director.
Waterville business accelerator Dirigo Labs boosts its cleantech cachet
Renee Cordes Updated: April 24, 2024Bob Martin, former president of Maine Technology Institute, and Jeff Marks, executive director of Climate Work Maine, have been named executives-in-residence at Dirigo Labs.
$1.8M in new funding will help nonprofits supporting Lewiston mass shooting recovery
Renee Cordes Updated: April 25, 2024Some 29 organizations supporting recovery efforts in the wake of last October's tragedy will receive $62,522 each from a special fund set up by the Maine Community Foundation.
Finance with a friendly face: Meet 'Marty,' a credit union mascot for young savers
Renee Cordes Updated: April 19, 2024To give youngsters a head start on saving and managing money, Maine State Credit Union has created a new savings product touted by a smiling green mountain.
Lewiston nonprofit’s move consolidates two other locations as demand grows for services
Laurie Schreiber Updated: April 22, 2024The 19,980-square-foot office building “popped off the page for me as tremendous opportunity for Creative Works,” said CEO Matt Hickey.
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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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