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October 14, 2019 Edition
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Focus on Midcoast & Downeast

Machias makes a comeback, after decades of decline

Laurie Schreiber

With a $5 million capital improvement campaign for its airport underway, another $5 million going toward a new banking facility, and new businesses coming to town, Machias is exuding a new sense of optimism.

  • Building Business
    Building Business

    Should housing be allowed on a key industrial corridor?

    Peter Van Allen

    Rezoning will be required if a Portland developer is to build a 22-unit housing complex on Riverside Street, which he says "is where the new opportunities are." Plus other news from the construction scene.

  • Letter from the Editor
    Letter from the Editor

    Coastal pockets of prosperity

    Peter Van Allen

    Maine’s coastline is one of its biggest tourist draws and one of its most complex areas. This issue focuses on areas Downeast and on the Midcoast that have seen good times and bad times, but are seeing positive growth of late.

  • In Short
    In Short

    Newsworthy people and performances for Oct. 14, 2019

    The Mainebiz round-up of businesses and businesspeople that have been making changes in recent weeks. Check out our compilation of new hires, promotions, accomplishments and more.

Today's Poll

How much attention is your business paying to growth opportunities outside the U.S.?
Poll Description

Maine International Trade Day is actually two days — this Thursday and Friday, May 16-17. The conference, held annually by the Maine International Trade Center, brings together businesses to celebrate and spread awareness of the importance of global trade in the state.

This year's Trade Day, “Evolution: The Future of Maine’s Heritage Industries,” will explore how new technology and new products are creating international opportunities for businesses in agriculture, forest products, seafood, shipbuilding and textiles.

The opportunities ahead — and the ones already being tapped — may surprise you. Maine's heritage industries are familiar, but they are changing things up as they expand in other countries.

Trade Day takes places at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor this year. For more information and to register, click here.

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