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September 2, 2024 Edition
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Focus on Startups & Entrepreneurship

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

Renee Cordes

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.

Today's Poll

Does your business offer child care accommodations and/or flexibility?
Poll Description

When talking to businesses around the state, three topics always come up: workforce development and hiring, lack of affordable housing and the need for child care. 

Child care facilities face a crisis in trying to keep up with the high demand, difficulty retaining staff and rising costs.

Parents face the challenge of finding child care that is affordable, of high quality and that fits with their work schedule. 

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