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Dempsey Center names new president, CEO
Jessica Hall November 11, 2021The nonprofit center, which provides people with cancer free services such as oncology education and counseling, has named Cara Valentino as its new CEO and president.
In Lewiston, brewer wins $80K prize, including free rent for a year
Laurie Schreiber November 11, 2021A transit manager and schoolteacher started a home brewery and can now scale up to commercial operation, thanks to a business-attraction contest in Lewiston. The $80,000 prize package includes a year of free rent downtown, plus services.
Geiger continues global growth with new sales office in Germany
Jessica Hall November 4, 2021The Lewiston company, which markets customized promotional products, has been expanding its international reach and growing through acquisitions.
Auburn streamlines permitting, lowers fees in hope of spurring business growth
Staff November 4, 2021The effort is designed to make it easier for residents, contractors and businesses to understand the city’s permitting process and to support economic development and real estate projects.
Maine tourism numbers show rebound, and then some
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 29, 2021With 10.1 million visitors to Maine from May to August, the trend is not only well up over 2020 but exceeding 2019. There are also indications people are willing to travel further to vacation spots.
VA awards design of Togus mental health treatment center to Wyoming firm
Jessica Hall October 28, 2021The 24-bed facility at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta makes progress with award of a design contract.
Broken links: Maine leaders find new sources to overcome supply chain shortages
Peter Van Allen Updated: November 1, 2021Consumers these days are well familiar with supply-chain shortages. To find out how Maine businesses are adapting to them, Mainebiz reached out to a dozen businesses, ranging from a boatyard to a chocolate maker to a retail car-servicing chain.
Colby launches laboratory training for future entrepreneurs
Staff October 26, 2021The Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship will open next year, funded by the donation of a 1984 graduate, Todd Halloran, an investor and entrepreneur himself.
Maine cities rank high in national livability study, and they do it on their own
William Hall October 26, 2021Portland is no stranger to such national rankings, but stands out in this one for another reason. Three other Maine communities also ranked in the comparison of 1,322 cities with populations less than 100,000.
Hannaford expands sourcing from fast-growing Lisbon aquaponics farm
Staff Updated: October 22, 2021The exclusive lettuce contract with Springworks Farm will save up to six days of trucking and nearly 3,500 food miles. Springworks is the largest and first certified organic aquaponics farming operation in New England.
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
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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