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Lewiston company turns ownership over to employees, joining dozens of ESOPs in Maine
Laurie Schreiber January 8, 2024Company stock ownership is seen as a way for employees to “benefit from the company’s prosperity.” More than 60 Maine companies are owned as ESOPs.
Laurie Schreiber January 8, 2024
How small businesses can navigate a successful digital transformation
Jason Lundy, Bank of America Updated: January 8, 2024A U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics study showed 57% of Maine businesses reported having no telework arrangements before or early in the pandemic. Businesses continue to adapt to the change, writes guest columnist Jason Lundy, a business banker.
Jason Lundy, Bank of America Updated: January 8, 2024
How to find and work with a lender for ESOP financing
Jay Hood, Machias Savings Bank Updated: January 5, 2024Studies show ESOP participants have higher retirement account savings than non-ESOP counterparts and also have better job security, writes guest columnist Jay Hood, chief lending officer at Machias Savings Bank.
Jay Hood, Machias Savings Bank Updated: January 5, 2024
2024 Forecast: Liquidity ‘top of mind’ at Maine credit unions
Renee Cordes Updated: January 8, 2024Cris Wescott, interim president and CEO of the Maine Credit Union League, believes the recession fears of a year ago have receded but does not expect significant economic growth in Maine in 2024.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 8, 2024
Newsworthy people and performances for Jan. 8, 2024
Updated: January 8, 2024New hires, promotions and achievements at Maine businesses, nonprofits and health care organizations.
Updated: January 8, 2024
Bar Harbor Bank names relationship manager for Rockland branch
Alexis Wells January 3, 2024Bar Harbor Bank & Trust has appointed Hazel Young as assistant vice president and branch relationship manager for the bank’s location in Rockland.
Alexis Wells January 3, 2024
Norway Savings Bank adds trust officer to asset management group
Alexis Wells January 2, 2024Rachael Billings has been named as a vice president and senior trust officer of its asset management group.
Alexis Wells January 2, 2024
$5M investment to help Penobscot County firm produce sustainable ‘biochar’
Laurie Schreiber December 28, 2023Biochar, a charcoal-like material, is produced by heating organic matter to an extremely high temperature in a low-oxygen environment. The biochar can then store carbon for thousands of years. By putting biochar back into the earth, the carbon is
Laurie Schreiber December 28, 2023
Norway Savings donates $1M to nonprofits in 2023
Renee Cordes December 27, 2023Out of the total, $750,000 was paid out this year, while the remaining $305,500 will be distributed in the form of multi-year grants, according to the bank.
Renee Cordes December 27, 2023
'Buckle up, Maine': 2024 business predictions span space to sports
Renee Cordes Updated: January 2, 2024To kick off the new year, Mainebiz asked more than a dozen movers and shakers from different sectors for their 2024 business predictions. The prognostications offer much food for thought.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 2, 2024
Year in review: Maine innovation & technology news in 2023
Renee Cordes Updated: December 26, 2023From "Fitbit for cows" to food-delivery robots, here are 10 stories about innovation and technology published in 2023.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 26, 2023
Maine flood victims flock to GoFundMe crowdfunding platform
Renee Cordes Updated: December 21, 2023The for-profit platform, which bills itself as an “easy way to raise money” from friends and family, has become a resource for Mainers affected by this week's flooding.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 21, 2023
Commentary: With mixed economic signals, perfection rarely materializes in the financial markets
Kenneth J. Entenmann, NBT Bank December 18, 2023A late-year rally on Wall Street is good news for investors, but there's still uncertainty in the economic outlook, writes guest columnist Kenneth J. Entenmann, chief economist at NBT Bank.
Kenneth J. Entenmann, NBT Bank December 18, 2023
Year in review: Mainebiz print edition covers in 2023
Renee Cordes Updated: December 27, 2023All covers are designed by Mainebiz Art Director Matt Selva, who racked up four more design awards this year. They include two from the Alliance of Area Business Publishers and two from the New England Newspaper and Press Association.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 27, 2023
Outgoing Camden National Bank CEO predicts more industry consolidation
Renee Cordes Updated: December 18, 2023Greg Dufour, set to retire as president and CEO of Camden National Bank on Dec. 31, said his own institution's approach to growth has been "deliberate, disciplined and opportunistic."
Renee Cordes Updated: December 18, 2023
Suspect nabbed after Skoweghan Savings Bank robbery in Portland
Renee Cordes Updated: December 14, 2023The robbery took place in the city's East Bayside neighborhood Wednesday morning, and police arrested the suspect a half hour later.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 14, 2023
Today's Poll
Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
As hotel construction continues across Portland — with 10 new projects approved before the city imposed a moratorium on new hotel development — developers argue that new hotels bring jobs, tax revenue and visitors.
In June, the city extended the moratorium by six months.
With a growing number of hotel projects underway or proposed, some ask whether the market is saturated. Activists argue that developers should focus on much-needed housing.
Meantime, hotel rates routinely exceed $400 a night in Portland, so there's still apparently demand.
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The Giving Guide
The Giving Guide helps nonprofits have the opportunity to showcase and differentiate their organizations so that businesses better understand how they can contribute to a nonprofit’s mission and work.
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Work for ME
Work for ME is a workforce development tool to help Maine’s employers target Maine’s emerging workforce. Work for ME highlights each industry, its impact on Maine’s economy, the jobs available to entry-level workers, the training and education needed to get a career started.
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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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