Maine Center for Enterpreneurs

South-Portland-based Wend & Root is developing next-generation human composting technology, also known as “natural organic reduction.”

Kelsy Hartley and Caitlin Hopkins founded Two Maine Mermaids "to spread joy and community" among participants.

This year's Top Gun cohort participants will range from seafood producers to tech startups.

Forecasts run the gamut from the specter of a recession to a dose of practical optimism from a coffee entrepreneur.

Business leaders from around the state have varying expectations for the coming year.

In a state known for its agriculture and culinary offerings, innovative startups including Harvest Maine, Singing Pastures, Maine Canned Fish and Maine Crisp are making their mark in the fast-growing healthy nibbles niche.

Business development tools, resources and programs are on tap with the state’s first accelerator program for the fishing industry.

"Caffeine just got way cooler" is the tagline of Chuh, a new matcha latte brand with Maine roots being sold online and at select stores in the state.

A new program at the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs aims to help emerging food and drink brands get off the ground.

The Maine Center for Entrepreneurs has expanded its staff to strengthen the organization’s leadership capacity in both finance and operations.