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The construction project will build a universal fuel cell hangar that will allow the MAINEiacs to better maintain their refueler aircraft and have the flexibility to house newer-generation tankers in the future.
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Aroostook Partnership’s new CEO brings life sciences background
6 hours agoKiersten Purington brings a background in the life sciences. Her most recent position was founder and principal of Blue Dragonfly Solutions, whose clients include early stage biotech, big pharma and life sciences nonprofit and educational institutions.
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Maine Preservation honors outstanding projects and advocates
May 7, 2025Six restoration projects across the state were recognized at the Yarmouth-based nonprofit's annual awards ceremony, held this year at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner.
May 7, 2025
Portland moratorium on hotel development is extended by six months
May 6, 2025The current 180-day moratorium was set to expire June 2, before policy makers would have had time to craft potential amendments to the zoning ordinance that was designed to make hoteliers pay for new affordable housing.
May 6, 2025
UNE and Atlantic Hospitality partnership bridges academic learning with real-world experience
May 6, 2025The collaboration will create internship placements, applied classroom projects and industry-informed learning experiences for students of all majors interested in learning more about the hospitality sector and gaining work experience.
May 6, 2025
166 Maine communities awarded $8M to strengthen climate resilience
May 6, 2025Riverbank stabilization, battery backup power and heat pump installations are among the climate initiatives underway in the program’s largest grant round.
May 6, 2025Maine Department of Labor to host safety training for construction businesses — at no cost
May 5, 2025The free classes will focus on a range of workplace safety issues and will be held at locations around the state.
May 5, 2025
Large condominium project is underway near Pride’s Corner in Westbrook
May 5, 2025The 118 cottage-style units are a mix of two-bedroom and three-bedroom condos and are being built in five phases.
May 5, 2025
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Facing possible funding cuts, MDI Bio Lab president makes a case on Capitol Hill
Updated: May 1, 2025In Maine, National Institutes of Health grants and contracts support 1,468 jobs and $286 million in economic activity.
Updated: May 1, 2025
How to sell your business to maximize value and minimize regret
Updated: May 5, 2025Exit planning is not the same as putting a business up for sale. It’s the process of laying the groundwork in advance to ensure a smooth transition when the time comes.
Updated: May 5, 2025
Preparing for the future: Two family businesses managing succession
Updated: May 5, 2025Each of the businesses Mainebiz talked with — S.W. Collins and McDougal Orchards — are over 100 years old and have successfully transitioned through multiple generations.
Updated: May 5, 2025
Business transitions: New owners seek to honor legacies while eyeing the future
Updated: May 5, 2025Business transitions range from generational succession to local investors to buyers looking to change careers. A theme? How to maintain legacy brands while revamping with new ideas and growth potential.
Updated: May 5, 2025
Building Business: PC Construction breaks ground on Martin's Point headquarters
Updated: May 5, 2025The project is targeted for completion in early 2027.
Updated: May 5, 2025
Ask ACE: How hard is it to make my LLC an S-Corp?
Updated: May 5, 2025Under Maine law, there’s no such thing as an S-Corp, per se. You form your entity under state law (in your case an LLC), and then you elect S-Corp status with the IRS.
Updated: May 5, 2025
Made in Maine: A Harrison company’s hand-cut, wooden jigsaw puzzles are an artisan luxury
Updated: May 5, 2025Each of the hand-cut pieces are made of premium five-ply hardwood, providing a satisfying heft for the puzzler.
Updated: May 5, 2025Editor's note: Business transitions take time and planning
Updated: May 5, 2025Any number of issues can come up and any number of noses can be put out of joint, particularly when family members are involved.
Updated: May 5, 2025
IDEXX beats the Street on Q1 results, raises 2025 outlook
Updated: May 1, 2025Over the last four quarters, the Westbrook-based maker of veterinary diagnostics and software has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
Updated: May 1, 2025
WEX posts better-than-expected Q1 results, tweaks full-year guidance
Updated: May 1, 2025The revenue decrease includes an $8.5 million unfavorable impact from fuel prices and spreads and a $2.5 million unfavorable impact from foreign exchange rates, the Portland-based financial services technology provider said.
Updated: May 1, 2025Maine's commercial real estate leases for April 2025
April 30, 2025A roundup of Maine's commercial real estate leases for the month of April 2025, as compiled in the Thursday Real Estate Insider.
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The Eagle has landed: Massachusetts bank set to open its first Maine branch this summer
Updated: May 1, 2025Eagle Bank, which plans to open its first Maine branch in Kennebunk, already has a significant customer presence in Maine, the CEO said.
Updated: May 1, 2025
New Bar Harbor school will use geothermal heating
April 29, 2025Wright-Ryan Construction is building a new 100,000-square-foot elementary school to replace two existing schools. It is expected to be completed in the fall of 2026.
April 29, 2025
Maine’s 207 area code gets another reprieve
Updated: April 30, 2025Code conservation strategies include reduced historical and projected demand for new numbers.
Updated: April 30, 2025
Two engineering firms expand their Greater Portland teams
Updated: April 30, 2025Boston-based LeMessurier is looking to expand its regional market from its South Portland office. SMRT wants to expand its government and civic market sector.
Updated: April 30, 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.
