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Economic Development
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Business Leaders: Muhidin Libah is cultivating farms, a nonprofit and Maine's Somali Bantu community
Updated: March 18, 2024The Breaking Barriers Award goes to a 2024 Business Leader of the Year who helped grow the Somali Bantu Community Association from a seedling group to a thriving collaboration of New American farmers.
Updated: March 18, 2024
$22.4M in transportation improvements may help stitch together Portland’s Libbytown
March 12, 2024When Interstate 295 was built in the late 1960s, Libbytown was severed from the rest of Portland. A transportation plan addresses safety and access issues that resulted.
March 12, 2024
A Somerset County town OKs development plan for Kennebec riverfront
March 8, 2024The park’s geography and history as a manufacturing site are some of the reasons the open space is so valued by the town of Fairfield.
March 8, 2024
Aroostook, Washington counties plan economic development strategies
March 7, 2024The counties face major economic challenges, but have abundant opportunities in areas like energy production, aerospace and value-added wood products.
March 7, 2024
Seafood roadmap looks to grow industry by 10%, add 1,000 jobs by 2030
March 1, 2024Plans emerging from the industry-led Seafood Economic Accelerator for Maine include creation of a promotional council to enhance the seafood brand, find new markets and strengthen the overall food economy.
March 1, 2024
Maine real estate wizards look into crystal ball, see mixed prospects for 2024
February 29, 2024MEREDA's annual Forecast Conference and Member Showcase presented a mixed outlook for the year in many categories, including hospitality, commercial, residential and multifamily projects.
February 29, 2024
A Look Back: The cultivation of Congress Square
Updated: March 4, 2024To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mainebiz, 'A Look Back' recalls some of the business news from 1994 that still resonates today.
Updated: March 4, 2024
Portland creates public dashboard to track housing creation
Updated: February 26, 2024The dashboard shows housing approved by year, from 2010 onward, as well as the types of projects, location, affordability and completion status.
Updated: February 26, 2024
Maine's outdoor recreation economy is finding a new roadmap to growth
February 20, 2024"Through a baseline analysis, strategic identification of growth drivers, and expanding partnerships, we’re laying the foundation for a thriving future,” said Carolann Ouellette, director of the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation.
February 20, 2024
Skowhegan group seeks input on plans to build on region's 'food hub' status
Updated: February 12, 2024Main Street Skowhegan is seeking public feedback via three surveys related to surplus farm products, workforce training in the food industry and a planned downtown food-business incubator.
Updated: February 12, 2024
58 units of affordable housing planned for Bucksport
Updated: February 7, 2024Pending financing from MaineHousing, the two-phase project could break ground this fall. Planners said 55-and-over housing is needed in Bucksport.
Updated: February 7, 2024Maine efforts targeting homelessness, domestic violence get $20 million in federal funding
Updated: January 31, 2024Federal money will go to 15 organizations and state agencies to support housing assistance for vulnerable populations.
Updated: January 31, 2024
Now with $25M in funding, overdue Portland Harbor dredging will finally move forward
January 23, 2024The project will open up piers that haven’t been dredged in more than 70 years and are filling with sediment, decreasing water depths and causing a decline in available berthing for the working waterfront.
January 23, 2024
Newsworthy people and performances for Jan. 22, 2024
Updated: January 22, 2024A roundup of new hires, promotions and achievements from businesses, professional services firms, health care providers and nonprofits around Maine.
Updated: January 22, 2024
GrowSmart Maine panel tackles pros and cons of short-term rentals
Updated: January 16, 2024While short-term rentals cut into the affordable housing stock, they also fill the need for tourist lodging when local inns and hotels are full.
Updated: January 16, 2024
Ellsworth looks for input on plan to build business, development — and balance
January 11, 2024The city is developing business attraction ideas that will maintain its balance as a year-round community and an important service center with future growth.
January 11, 2024
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