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BerryDunn CEO Sarah Belliveau expects further growth in the accounting firm’s health care and government practice areas this year.
2022 Forecast: A big year for Maine bioscience? The new head of JAX thinks so
William HallLon Cardon, president and CEO of the Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, sees the year ahead as a time when bioscience can deliver on the promise of improving human health — as the industry strives to in the face of COVID-19.
2022 Forecast: In Maine cannabis market, fears of saturation
Jessica HallThe cannabis market in Maine, and especially Portland, faces the threat of oversaturation.
2022 Forecast: Startup veteran David Stone says inflation will be met by creative thinking
David Stone, with a track record of successful startups, says while inflation could be a major challenge this year, business leaders may find opportunity amid chaos.
2022 Forecast: Acadia’s record visitation in 2021 likely to be matched in 2022
Increasing visitor numbers and climate change are the park’s two primary challenges as it looks to the future. Visitor numbers are expected to stay strong this year.
2022 Forecast: Even with remote work, Bangor’s office space in short supply
Greater Bangor is seeing tight vacancies in the office, industrial and housing sectors. That’s leading to renovations and new construction.
2022 Forecast: Portland Fish Exchange GM sees fewer landings, tougher year
Jessica HallThe Portland Fish Exchange's general manager sees a tough year ahead with fewer vessels in the fleet, more restrictions on fishing areas and a labor crunch tightening crews.
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2022 Forecast: HospitalityMaine workforce chief predicts banner year for COVID-battered sector
Derek Fassett, HospitalityMaine’s director of education and workforce development since September, predicts a banner year for a sector hammered by COVID.
2022 Forecast: As lease rates continue to climb, more spec buildings
Cannabis, work-from-home, suburban flight, and craft beverages continue to drive industrial vacancy to all-time lows. Lack of space has resulted in a spike in lease rates and increase in spec-builds.
2022 Forecast: The state’s health depends on health of lobster industry
Jessica HallJohn Hathaway, CEO and president of lobster processor Shucks Maine Lobster, says the state's health is tied to the health of the lobster industry.
2022 Forecast: Maine Public to expand news coverage, seek additional radio frequencies
Maine's public radio and television broadcaster has big pan to expand news coverage this year.
2022 Forecast: Maine Outdoor Brands gears up for trade show return, startup training
Robust interest in Maine’s great outdoors is sparking a wave of startup activity and newcomers to the Maine Outdoor Brands nonprofit trade alliance, whose membership has grown 60% since the start of the pandemic.
2022 Forecast: In a hot real estate market, multi-family homes have a new niche
The real estate market has been hot in the past two years, and within that values of multi-family homes have soared, driven by investors looking for investment properties where they can also live.
2022 Forecast: Former IDEXX CEO Ayers signs Giving Pledge, sees recovery from COVID
Philanthropist Jonathan Ayers shares his prediction for fundraising at global conservation organization Panthera, whose board he shares, and his bullish outlook for the U.S. economy.
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2022 Forecast: Mexicali Blues sees retail forever changed by pandemic
Jessica HallMexicali Blues CEO Topher Mallory sees retail forever changed by the pandemic, with service and customization more important than ever.
2022 Forecast: Waterville startup hub Dirigo Labs to showcase central Maine’s appeal
Susan Ruhlin, managing director of Dirigo Labs, says the organization's accelerator program slated to begin in March will have a "very robust curriculum."
2022 Forecast: Bar Harbor shows indications of a strong tourism year to come
It’s still early to predict trends for the 2022 tourism season. But seasonal lodging establishments indicate they’re already seeing strong demand.
On the Record: Fintech entrepreneur Leslie Hyman aims to reinvent how rent is paid
The co-founder and CEO of rent-payment provider Circa talks about the startup's business model, her experience in the Roux institute Techstars Accelerator program, and why she's moving her business to Maine.
- Building Business
Building BusinessBuilding Business: A roundup for construction news across Maine
Cianbro will be the general contractor for the refit of the Madison mill as a manufacturing site for GO Lab's innovative insulation.
- Ask ACE
Ask ACEAsk ACE: How, where and how much should I network?
Doug Packard, Renaissance Executive Forums and Doug Packard ConsultingA contributing consultant responds to a Mainebiz reader's question about professional networking: how, where and how much.
- Letter from the Editor
Letter from the EditorFrom the Editor: Vaccinated, masked up and ready for 2022
In light of the surge of COVID cases in recent weeks, predicting 2022 was no easy feat for the business leaders Mainebiz interviewed. About 20 leaders weighed in with their predictions.
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- In ShortIn Short
Newsworthy people and performances for Jan. 10, 2022
The Mainebiz roundup of businesses and businesspeople that have been making changes in recent weeks. Check out our compilation of new hires, promotions, accomplishments and more.
