Small Business Administration

🔒 Friday Food Insider: Employee housing costs push Wells diner into Chapter 11

The voluntary bankruptcy protection will allow the diner to restructure its finances while remaining open for business.

🔒 From the Editor: It’s no lie — running a business is hard work

Why do so many small business owners feel like they have to crawl through barbed wire to make it all work?

🔒 Racing ahead: Aroostook County’s Spud Speedway earns SBA honors

In the SBA’s Small Business Awards for Maine, Spud Speedway in Caribou has been named Maine and New England "Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year."

Maine small business centers helped 2,076 clients in 2025

The centers provide no-cost, confidential business advice to clients.

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Mainers urged to shop local on Small Business Saturday

This year marks the 16th edition of the annual tradition devoted to small, independently owned retailers and dining establishments.

Former LePage communications director named SBA New England regional chief

Peter Steele has held posts in the administrations of former Gov. Paul LePage and President Donald Trump in the first term.

From beach reads to biographies: Here’s what Maine movers and shakers are paging through this summer

Mainebiz checked in with business leaders around the state to find out what books are getting their attention this season.

🔒 Snap, crackle & pop-up: Temporary retail gains traction in Maine

From Portland's Black Box business incubator to market stands and in-store demos, pop-up retail is an attractive stepping-off point for many entrepreneurs.

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