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Raising a glass to gluten-free beer: Crowdfunded niche brewer set to open in Portland
Updated: November 7, 2023"For me, it's important that all feel welcome," said Tom Ruff, founder of Orange Bike Brewing Co. This story also includes a Mainebiz Audio Snapshot — listen to a behind-the-scene interview at the brewery.
Updated: November 7, 2023
A Maine manufacturer helping small businesses: Pieceworks handles a range of production
Updated: October 30, 2023Pieceworks is a Montville family business that provides contract manufacturing and assembly for entrepreneurs, filling a gap and allowing them to scale up.
Updated: October 30, 2023
Frank talk about running a family business: The good, bad and surprising from 4 Maine firms
Updated: October 30, 2023For the lowdown on how leadership works in family-owned businesses, Mainebiz checked in with four family-owned enterprises and two smaller ones across the state.
Updated: October 30, 2023
Boots on the ground: LLBean’s Gorman sheds light on family, non-family roles at 111-year-old firm
Updated: October 30, 2023"Having worked in the business for over 20 years before becoming chairman, the first thing I realized is that this is a very different leadership role," says Shawn Gorman, executive board chairman of the Freeport based manufacturer and retailer.
Updated: October 30, 2023
EPA selects cleanup plan for Keddy Mill Superfund site in Windham
October 18, 2023The plan comes a decade after it was named a Superfund site. Remediation, to come after the mill is demolished, is expected to return the property “to a productive future.”
October 18, 2023
Aroostook County's astronomical attraction may get an out-of-this-world upgrade
October 18, 2023On the University of Maine Presque Isle campus, one of the most-asked questions from visitors is, “Where is the sun?” Construction of a 3D model of the sun, to replace a 2D painting, is estimated at $55,000.
October 18, 2023
Coffee talk with Kate McAleer: Bixby Chocolate branches out into coffee
Updated: October 16, 2023Bixby Chocolate founder Kate McAleer is taking the Rockland-based company in new directions, via “bean-to-bar” chocolate production and the launch of a coffee brand called Bixenta.
Updated: October 16, 2023
Northport-based scone mix brand goes national
Updated: October 16, 2023The Scone Goddess, founded in 2020, sells 70 flavors of fresh-baked scones to local customers and sells 22 mixes to retail and wholesale customers.
Updated: October 16, 2023
A year-round expansion for a Downeast company: Whitney Corp. moves beyond wreaths
Updated: October 16, 2023In the tiny Washington County town of Whitneyville, the company is applying lessons it's learned as a longtime supplier of holiday wreaths to a new, year-round business, Downeast Packaging Solutions.
Updated: October 16, 2023
After devastating fires, these Maine business sites plan to rise from the ashes
Updated: October 19, 2023In the past 18 months, fires have ravaged businesses in Port Clyde, Houlton, Skowhegan and Belfast. Here's a look at rebuilding plans.
Updated: October 19, 2023
Maine investor teams with Alaska inventor of ‘best in show’ cooler
Updated: October 6, 2023Jac Arbour, a Gardiner-based CPA and investment manager, co-founded cooler maker PacBak with Brian McKinnon of Wasilla, Alaska. The rugged cooler is finding traction with retailers around the country.
Updated: October 6, 2023
Game on for Portland Monopoly as local businesses take 'Chance' on sponsorships
Updated: October 6, 2023Harbor Fish Market and Sea Bags are among local businesses featured in a new edition of the iconic board game, which is produced by Top Trumps USA under license from Hasbro Inc.
Updated: October 6, 2023
To bolster pool of job candidates, Bath Iron Works joins Army workforce initiative
Updated: October 3, 2023The shipyard will guarantee a job interview with any Army veterans, reservists or National Guard members as part of an agreement with the Army's Partnership for Your Success program.
Updated: October 3, 2023
'Reckless' and unnecessary: Looming federal shutdown sparks business concerns in Maine
Updated: September 29, 2023Business leaders are worried about the impact of a protracted federal shutdown on some sectors and the state's economy as a whole.
Updated: September 29, 2023
40 Under 40: Sokunthy Yean makes her mark as Sea Bags vice president
Updated: October 2, 2023At age 30, the Cambodia native became the youngest female vice president at Sea Bags.
Updated: October 2, 2023
40 Under 40: ChappyWrap's Christina Livada is taking a family business in new directions
Updated: October 2, 2023The former speech pathologist leads ChappyWrap, a Cape Elizabeth-based company that sells heirloom-quality blankets.
Updated: October 2, 2023
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