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Economic Development
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Mills plans next steps for offshore wind development at Maine commercial ports
Updated: November 29, 2021Calling offshore wind an "unprecedented economic and investment opportunity for Maine," Gov. Janet Mills has directed her administration to study options for uses of the renewable energy at several Maine ports.
Updated: November 29, 2021
Fighting for equity: How Maine female entrepreneurs are beating the odds to raise capital
Updated: November 29, 2021Female founders and business owners in a variety of sectors face challenges raising money in the male-dominated venture capital industry.
Updated: November 29, 2021
USDA invests $177K to support community infrastructure in rural Maine
November 22, 2021From repairing a rural library to expanding a food pantry to upgrading other essential and important facilities, the federal funds are designed to improve the quality of life for residents in these Maine communities.
November 22, 2021
Auburn teams with Staples to launch business startup promotion
November 12, 2021The city has partnered with the local chamber and Staples Connect to launch an initiative, Startup Auburn, to help new businesses.
November 12, 2021
In Lewiston, brewer wins $80K prize, including free rent for a year
November 11, 2021A transit manager and schoolteacher started a home brewery and can now scale up to commercial operation, thanks to a business-attraction contest in Lewiston. The $80,000 prize package includes a year of free rent downtown, plus services.
November 11, 2021
On the Record: For Icelandic food entrepreneur new to Portland, the ‘skyr’ is the limit
Updated: November 15, 2021Restaurant and film-industry veteran Unnar Helgi Danielsson talks to Mainebiz about the inspiration behind a new brand of healthy food called Thor's Skyr.
Updated: November 15, 2021
Mills unveils $20M grant program for Maine farmers, food processors
November 9, 2021Funded through the Maine Jobs & Recovery Plan, the federal grants are meant to help farmers and food processors replace aging infrastructure to meet growing demand for locally grown food.
November 9, 2021
Cities celebrate holidays with in-person tree lightings, while Portland opts for 'tree cam'
Updated: November 10, 2021After going online last year, many U.S. cities are resuming in-person tree lightings for this holiday season. Portland is taking a "prudent," virtual approach, says the executive director of Portland Downtown.
Updated: November 10, 2021
Maine nonprofits team up with Airbnb to help veterans earn income as hosts
November 8, 2021In a three-way partnership announced Monday, Boots2Roots is teaming up with Airbnb Inc. and LIve + Work in Maine to help former active military members pursue home-sharing in Maine as a source of income.
November 8, 2021
Auburn streamlines permitting, lowers fees in hope of spurring business growth
November 4, 2021The effort is designed to make it easier for residents, contractors and businesses to understand the city’s permitting process and to support economic development and real estate projects.
November 4, 2021
Maine rolls out first $5M of small business grant program
November 4, 2021Capital-intensive small businesses in Maine in need of short-term help can apply for grants through Nov. 26.
November 4, 2021
Business park nears deal for return of a corporate headquarters to Portland
Updated: November 4, 2021The city could soon ink an agreement to sell two lots for development at Portland Technology Park, a business campus created in 2013 and originally conceived as a biotechnology cluster.
Updated: November 4, 2021
Rock Row unveils plans for $75M convention center that would be Maine's largest business venue
October 28, 2021The mixed-used complex now under development in Westbrook gains a key piece with the proposed addition of a 110,000-square-foot venue for conferences, meetings and other events.
October 28, 2021
Bangor’s transit transition: New depot aims to put transit on the map as transport of choice
Updated: November 1, 2021Fittingly called the Community Connector, the bus system in Bangor is a key driver in the region's economic vitality. Now the city is getting a downtown transit center whose impact will go far beyond the downtown.
Updated: November 1, 2021
Upcoming GrowSmart summit to seek economic silver lining in climate action
Updated: October 21, 2021A World Resources Institute expert in the economics of climate action will discuss engaging communities through opportunities such as offshore wind, community solar and EV charging stations.
Updated: October 21, 2021Mills announces $139M investment in Maine's pandemic recovery
October 19, 2021Gov. Janet Mills outlined $139 million in funding as a step towards helping small businesses. Additional measures will be announced later to help with job training, workforce housing, child care and other needs.
October 19, 2021
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