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January 15, 2025
If tariffs are wide ranging, "things could be really, really bad," Amanda Rector told a Mainebiz forum.
Fast-growing Acorn Engineering buys larger space in newer Portland office building
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With giant ‘tent’ for retail ops, L.L.Bean turns focus to renovations of flagship store
January 16, 2025L.L.Bean, the Freeport-based clothing and outdoor gear maker and retailer, opened its largest "camping tent" on Jan. 15 to serve as temporary retail space during the renovations of its flagship store.
January 16, 2025Maine firefighters head to California to help battle wildfires
January 14, 2025Maine forest rangers and volunteer firefighters are headed to California to help fight the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
January 14, 2025
Portland-based United Insurance acquires Caribou firm, a 'respected competitor'
January 14, 2025United Insurance CEO Zack Frechette said Gallagher Insurance has been a "respected competitor" in the Aroostook County market.
January 14, 2025
Bernstein Shur taps Pittsburgh attorney as its next CEO
Updated: January 14, 2025Kaveri Subbarao will start her new role on Feb. 10, succeeding Joan Fortin as head of the Portland-based law firm.
Updated: January 14, 2025
A park-side affordable housing development in the works in Portland
Updated: January 15, 2025Dougherty Court will have 63 apartments in Portland's Libbytown neighborhood, right next to a recreation field.
Updated: January 15, 2025
How to leverage the Maine Funding Network for alternative funding
January 13, 2025The Maine Funding Network, which launched last year, includes nearly two dozen public financing and advisory organizations that can help Maine businesses find alternate business funding, writes guest columnist Jonathan Poole of FAME.
January 13, 2025
Lafayette Hotels continues expansion with Ogunquit resort deal
January 13, 2025Lafayette Hotels, a family-owned and -operated group of more than 30 hotels across Maine and New Hampshire, acquired its fourth property in Ogunquit with the acquisition of the Sparhawk Oceanfront Resort.
January 13, 2025
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How to ask for a raise (and make a case for why you're worth it)
Updated: January 15, 2025Guest columnist Kym Dakin-Neal tackles an age-old problem of how to ask for a raise — and how to show your employer you deserve it.
Updated: January 15, 2025
Farmers will discuss USDA programs at agricultural trade show in Augusta
January 9, 2025The talk will be at the Maine Agricultural Trades Show, which kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Augusta Civic Center.
January 9, 2025
Portland-based credit union breaks ground on Lewiston branch
January 9, 2025A new location is in the works for cPort Credit Union at 321 Main St. in Lewiston.
January 9, 2025TD program earmarks $7.2M for nonprofits to address homeownership challenges
Updated: January 10, 2025Proposals should demonstrate a positive impact for disadvantaged populations facing barriers to sustaining ownership of a home.
Updated: January 10, 2025
UNE recruits College of Arts and Science dean from Connecticut's Quinnipiac University
January 9, 2025While at Quinnipiac University, Wesley Renfro led the creation of accelerated and dual degree programs, linking undergraduate majors with graduate offerings.
January 9, 2025
Plans to redevelop Portland's Franklin Street corridor advance with $2M grant
January 9, 2025The city’s project, on the drawing board for 15 years, would reconnect neighborhoods divided by 1960s construction, creating new housing and commercial opportunities.
January 9, 2025
This year's Top Gun contestants cover IT, electric boats and kimchi
Updated: January 13, 2025The 15-year-old Top Gun program provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to refine and test their business ideas and gain critical skills, mentorship and resources.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Newsworthy people and performances for Jan. 13, 2025
Updated: January 13, 2025A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at businesses, nonprofits, health care institutions and professional services firms in Maine.
Updated: January 13, 2025
On the Record: Biddeford Mayor Marty Grohman aims to tackle city’s housing shortage
Updated: January 13, 2025The city has multiple housing projects in the works that will add more than 2,000 units, Grohman told Mainebiz in an interview at City Hall.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Policy changes could create challenges for businesses
Updated: January 13, 2025Concerns going into the year include trade tariffs, the impact of stricter immigration policies on workforce shortages and a continued lack of affordable housing
Updated: January 13, 2025
Chamber looks to work out the wrinkles in paid-leave law
Updated: January 13, 2025Maine's paid-leave law went into effect on Jan. 1, but could still be modified.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Skowhegan ready for new development in 2025
Updated: January 13, 2025From new development and the completion of old projects, the Skowhegan has been busy and will continue to see more growth in the new year.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Resurgence fortifies an ice cream maker’s outlook
Updated: January 13, 2025Lindsay Skilling, CEO of Gifford’s Ice Cream, is optimistic about 2025, especially as consumers seek high-quality, locally sourced food emphasizing unique flavors and tradition.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Energy and foot traffic could define Portland’s retail and restaurant scene
Updated: January 13, 2025Tim Soley, president and CEO of East Brown Cow, says the Old Port remains a place that attracts new ideas.
Updated: January 13, 2025
Real estate experts expect shift in Maine residential growth, ‘normal’ year for commercial
Updated: January 13, 2025A residential real estate expert predicts a year of opportunities and challenges for the market as a whole.
Updated: January 13, 2025
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2024 Fact Book: Doing Business in Maine
Fact Book: Doing Business in Maine showcases Maine's many economic development opportunities and the attributes that make Maine a special place to work, live and play. For companies in Maine, and for companies who are looking to relocate or expand into Maine, the Fact Book: Doing Business in Maine is a great resource on Maine market stats and facts. Mainebiz has expanded the information we provide to give company owners and senior managers data and statistics from sources on a national, statewide, regional and local basis to provide the business community with a clear picture of the Maine marketplace.
