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Sappi to invest $418 million to upgrade Skowhegan paper mill
Peter Van Allen November 10, 2022The upgrade will increase the Skowhegan plant's capacity to produce solid bleached sulfate board products, which are used in packaging for cosmetics and perfume, health and beauty care, consumer electronics, confectionary and luxury drinks.
Peter Van Allen November 10, 2022
Watershed: Maine's outdoor recreation economy generated $2.8 billion in 2021, report shows
Renee Cordes November 10, 2022The figure represents a 19.3% increase over 2020, the latest national barometer released shows.
Renee Cordes November 10, 2022
Louisiana-Pacific's Houlton siding company building on recent expansion
Ann Fisher November 2, 2022The Houlton facility was opened in 1981 as an oriented strand board mill and is LP’s second-longest running facility. This is LP’s third major capital expansion project at Houlton and second since 2021.
Ann Fisher November 2, 2022
Lewiston aerospace company launches parts for NASA’s moon shots
Laurie Schreiber November 2, 2022Elmet Technologies manufactured components for the rocket that will be used to launch the Orion space capsule in NASA’s Artemis program.
Laurie Schreiber November 2, 2022
Company that supplies mushroom farms quintuples its space with Lewiston deal
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 14, 2022Maine Cap ‘N Stem Mushroom Co., which started in a 200-square-foot basement, is now planning expansion into a 75,600-square-foot building in Lewiston.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: November 14, 2022
Brewer fabricator gets grant that will allow for expansion put off by pandemic
Laurie Schreiber October 28, 2022Troy Industrial Solutions received the money from Maine Technology Institute’s pandemic recovery fund. The firm credited the Brewer Economic Development Office for introducing it to the MTI program.
Laurie Schreiber October 28, 2022
Division of labor: In jointly owned businesses, couples navigate who does what
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 30, 2022Even when they have disagreements, couples succeed by carrying carry through a thoughtful planning process, taking time to have discussions, and capitalizing on each other’s strengths and interests.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 30, 2022
$5M in grants available to help Maine tech startups expand
Renee Cordes Updated: October 21, 2022The funding represents the second round of grants from the Pandemic Recovery for an Innovative Maine Economy, or PRIME Fund, administered by the Maine Technology Institute.
Renee Cordes Updated: October 21, 2022
Augusta lab triples space, looks to hire in growing field
Laurie Schreiber October 19, 2022A soil-health testing company is expanding to accommodate increasing demand in the science of climate-smart farming.
Laurie Schreiber October 19, 2022
Maine family businesses honored for going the extra mile
Renee Cordes October 12, 2022The Institute for Family-Owned Business honored a range of businesses. Winners included Kennebec Cabin Co. of Manchester, whose owners achieved worldwide fame from the "Maine Cabin Masters" reality show.
Renee Cordes October 12, 2022
Penobscot River mercury cleanup will cost at least $187 million
Laurie Schreiber October 12, 2022The settlement follows multiple studies and will include removing contaminated sediment and 30 to 45 years of monitoring.
Laurie Schreiber October 12, 2022
Australian soil sequestration firm expands in SoPo
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 7, 2022Greater Portland has the ability to attract talent from Boston’s biotech hub and internationally, says the company chief. Fungal organisms can capture carbon harnessed by agricultural plants, ultimately stabilizing it in the soil.
Laurie Schreiber Updated: October 7, 2022
Despite shifts in the industry, Madawaska paper plant optimistic about what's ahead
Laurie Schreiber October 10, 2022A flexible lending arrangement facilitates asset maintenance. In recent years, more domestic customers are looking to shift supply chains back to North America, creating opportunities.
Laurie Schreiber October 10, 2022
J.S. McCarthy, Augusta printer with 160 employees, invests in the future
Laurie Schreiber October 10, 2022J.S. McCarthy Printers, which operates from a 150,000-square-foot facility, ordered a flatbed die-cutter that will increase its carton-folding capacity.
Laurie Schreiber October 10, 2022
Rupee Beer signs on with 3 major U.S. retailers
Renee Cordes October 7, 2022Rupee Beer, a fast-growing brand launched by two brothers who grew up in Portland, will now be sold at select regional Costco, Whole Foods and Total Wine & More stores.
Renee Cordes October 7, 2022
40 Under 40: Maine's emerging leaders pave the way
October 5, 2022Introducing Jake Holmes, Jenny Kalanges, Thomas Kennedy II, Jason Kroot, Jenn Lever, BJ McCollister, Taylor McFarlane and Derek McKenney.
October 5, 2022
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In this post-pandemic world, people are feeling stretched thin with overbooked calendars and a never-ending list of events to attend.
In the past couple of years, new events have been added to the must-attend list, including Northeastern University's Roux Institute, which teamed up with the Maine Technology Institute for a new event series, "Breakthrough Maine."
Other upcoming business events in Portland include "Eggs & Issues: Seriously, Another Hotel?!" on Oct. 16, hosted by the Portland Regional Chamber, Maine Community Bank's 2025 LaunchPad Live Event on Oct. 21 and the "13th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Summit" on Oct. 28.
And don't forget the 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40 celebration on Nov. 6.
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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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