Renee Cordes

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Renee joined Mainebiz in 2017 after more than two decades as a journalist in Europe and was promoted to deputy editor in 2025. She covers beats including startups, small business and banking and finance and has won awards for her work from organizations including the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, the Alliance of Area Business Publishers and the New England Newspaper and Press Association. The Chicago native holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and launched her journalism career at the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. Renee, a fan of historical fiction, is fluent in German and French and lives in Cape Elizabeth with her husband and pet cockatiel.
Sports business

Trailblazing race announcer to join team at TD Beach to Beacon 10K

Around 8,000 runners from around the world have registered for this year’s edition, which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 1.
Fisheries & Marine

Maine’s blue economy to take center stage at fall conference

More than 250 people are expected to attend Maine Blue Economy Week, set to take place from Sept. 30 through Oct 2 in Portland.
Government & Politics

Democrat Graham Platner ends campaign for US Senate

The Maine Democratic Party has until July 27 to choose a replacement candidate in November's general election.
Nonprofits

Kennebunk festival to raise money, awareness for a good ‘paws’

"Every food truck, every beer poured, every dog on that agility course supports our mission of helping pets and their families thrive together," the executive director of the Animal Welfare Society said ahead of the July 25 event.
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Manufacturing

South Paris-based manufacturer bulks up with Bay State acquisition

Precinmac LP said its two latest acquisitions have expanded its workforce to more than 2,200 employees.
Economic development

🔒Bath Iron Works breaks ground on parking garage for shipyard employees

The $60 million project also includes the expansion of surface parking lots as well as planned improvements to Washington Street designed to improve traffic flow and boost pedestrian safety.
Arts & Culture

🔒Portland arts nonprofit lands second straight ‘Big Read’ grant

Mechanics' Hall received a $20,000 matching grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to lead a year of community programming around Nathaniel Philbrick’s nonfiction work “In Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex.”
Banking & Finance

🔒Portland venture startup backs restaurant, real estate tech

"We exist to back AI-native companies looking to transform industries with world class teams building from places many VCs overlook," said Chris Wolfel, founder and general partner of Corsair Venture Partners.
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Economic development

🔒Grant expected to fuel Aroostook County economy, business growth

"This funding allows Aroostook County to move beyond isolated recruitment efforts and implement a coordinated, county-wide strategy that benefits employers across every major industry," the head of Aroostook Partnership told Mainebiz.
Made in Maine

🔒Celebrating America’s birthday with 10 ‘Made in Maine’ products

Explore the best of the Pine Tree State with highlights from our series spotlighting Maine-made products and the makers behind them.
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