April 7, 2025Edition

Banking & Finance

Newsworthy people and performances for April 7, 2025

A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements at Maine businesses, nonprofits, financial services firms and health care institutions.
Higher education

On the Record: Fostering entrepreneurship at Northeastern’s Roux Institute in Portland

Chris Torina, director of entrepreneurship at Northeastern University’s Roux Institute in Portland, defines entrepreneurship as the ability to see opportunity where others don’t.
Business expansion

New technology and business models redefine the classic sport of golf

The real estate industry is seeing a trend of golf businesses driving for show and putting for dough in the simulation and mini space.
C-suite

New construction leaders tackle workforce shortages with progressive strategies and strong teams

New leadership at three construction companies face similar challenges as well as growth opportunities.
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Real Estate & Construction

Buy low, sell higher: Despite Maine’s pricey housing market, ‘flippers’ are turning bargains into profits

Fixer-upper opportunities are abundant even in Maine, where the 9% year-on-year increase in the median home sale price — to $381,500 in February — outpaced the 3.7% jump nationwide.
Real Estate & Construction

Building Business: Developers Collaborative leads Rockland senior housing project

A roundup of construction projects around the state involving Developers Collaborative, Penobscot General Contractors, Great Falls Construction and others.
Professional services

Ask ACE: What can I do to help my sales team meet their goals?

If a meeting leads to a proposal, make the pitch face-to-face, advises ACE consultant Donna Brassard.
Manufacturing

Made in Maine: Axe maker in South Portland carves out a niche

Mainebiz visits Brant & Cochran LLC, founded in 2015 by brothers Mark and Steve Ferguson with business partner Barry Worthing to make and restore hand-crafted axes.
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Housing

Editor’s note: Those walls may not talk, but they might squeak

There have been some wild housing-related stories in Maine in the past five years, but now house "flippers" are adding to the conversation.
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