July 22, 2019 EditionEdition

🔒What to do when your business stalls

In a Mainebiz "Ask ACE" column, guest writer and marketing consultant Gerard Bianco has advice for rejuvenating your business when it has "Couch-Potato Syndrome."

🔒Future-proofing development: Designers are ready for climate change

Architects and designers are hoping for the best and preparing for the worst as they anticipate the potential impacts of climate change in Portland and beyond.

🔒Market for rentals is strong: Investors are are flocking to multi-residential properties

The multi-residential rental market in Portland and other Maine communities is strong and getting stronger, as investors in hot markets realize opportunities beyond residential property sales.

🔒Feast for the eyes: Portland’s foodie status keeps architects and brand experts busy

At places like Portland's Sagamore Hill Lounge, restaurant owners are increasingly focusing on looks as well as taste. Architecture and design firms are capitalizing on the trend.
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🔒‘Living Building’ breaks ground at Ecology School

Zachau Construction of Freeport will manage construction of the “Living Building” dormitory at the Ecology School, at 184 Simpson Road in Saco. The school hosted a groundbreaking on July 23.

🔒‘Small’ breweries breathe a sigh of relief over new law

A bill that eases rules for smaller craft brewers and distilleries is now law. Among other things, it changes the definition of "small" brewers, so they can how produce nearly 19 times as much annually.

🔒Thoughts on the labor shortage

The other day I was at my favorite newsstand in Portland. The clerk is a colorful guy, always...

🔒On the record: The high notes from Eckart Preu, Portland Symphony Orchestra music director

The new music director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra sits down with Mainebiz to talk about the city's music scene, the business aspects of his job, and Elvis.
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🔒Newsworthy people and performances for July 22, 2019

New hires Verrill Dana, a law firm in Portland, hired attorney Katherine McDonough as member of the firm’s...
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