Roux Institute

The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority will hold an open house in Portland on Tuesday, June 9, as it maps out long-term development plans.

Mainebiz breaks down some of the highlights from the four-day gathering in Portland.

The eight-week business growth initiative aims to help participants scale operations, explore innovative marketing strategies and build long-term sustainability

The M&T Charitable Foundation will support the Roux Institute’s Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation initiatives.

Four Maine organizations have been recognized by the Maine International Trade Center for their work to increase exports, innovation and investment in the state.

Corsair Venture Partners, led by founder and general partner Chris Wolfel, completed a first close of $3.5 million with plans to raise another $25 million by the end of the second quarter.

The department's three-year blueprint outlines $4.5 billion in transportation investments across the state.

The funding will benefit organizations in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York, and reflect the foundation’s ongoing focus on combating food insecurity, supporting learning and workforce readiness and promoting healthier lifestyles.

The soaring seven-story structure will be the future home of Northeastern University’s Roux Institute, which is projected to welcome graduate students for the spring 2028 semester.

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