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Coastal Enterprises Inc. gets $200K grant to expand services
Peter Van Allen October 16, 2025The KeyBank Foundation grant will help expand CEI's work providing free and low-cost business advising services to entrepreneurs.
Town & Shore Real Estate raises $7,500 for Full Plates Full Potential
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 20, 2025With one in five Maine children facing food insecurity, the funds raised will help expand access to healthy meals and nutrition programs across the state.
Structuring for success: How one Maine company navigated the ESOP process
Sloane M. Perron Updated: October 20, 2025There are 6,548 ESOPs in the United States, holding more than $1.8 trillion in assets, according to the National Center for Employee Ownership.
How to make ESOP communication a success
Chris Whitney Updated: October 20, 2025With ESOPs, once employees become vested in the company’s success, the organization’s prosperity becomes personal. They see work less as just a job and more like a place where they can build their careers, writes guest columnist Chris Whitney.
The ESOP movement: Maine has seen a growing number of companies convert to employee ownership
Sloane M. Perron Updated: October 20, 2025In 2013, the Pine Tree State had 15 designated ESOPs. By 2024, that number grew to 86 ESOPs, with more expected as interest in the structure continues to grow.
Newsworthy people and performances for Oct. 20, 2025
A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
Storm brewing: Coffee roasters tackle tariffs, inflation and labor costs
Tina Fischer Updated: October 20, 2025You're likely paying more for the morning cup. Here's what's behind the increases in coffee prices, both in the grocery store and at the coffee shop.
Made in Maine: The American dream sewn into every stitch
Renee Cordes Updated: October 20, 2025American Roots, a Wesbrook-maker of hoodies, jackets T-shirts and custom apparel sourced from American suppliers, is staffed by a 75-strong workforce representing 10 nationalities.
Friday Food Insider: New mini-golf sports bar is anything but par
Alexis Wells Updated: October 17, 2025Owner Kevin Moschella has built out an 18-hole mini-golf course, restaurant space and course-side bar at 270 Marginal Way in Portland.
Innovation is a priority with Maine Technology Institute awards
Laurie Schreiber October 15, 2025More than $1.65 million was allotted for national security, the blue economy, support for startups and digital jobs.
Today's Poll
Total spending on holiday shopping was predicted to surpass $1 trillion this year, according to the National Retail Federation.
The trade association predicted retail sales in November and December would grow between 3.7% and 4.2% over 2024, which translates to total spending between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. By comparison, last year’s holiday sales rose 4.3% over 2023, totaling $976.1 billion.
But holiday shopping can be tricky, with some products seeing price increases, and the overall cost being driven up by gift wrapping, packaging and shipping.
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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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