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Two Maine industry groups partner on scholarships for training in trades, manufacturing
Updated: January 15, 2020The Manufacturers Association of Maine and Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Foundation are kicking off a new scholarship initiative for the trades and manufacturing, at a time when employers in both fields are in desperate need of skilled labor.
Updated: January 15, 2020Maine's economy accelerated in Q3 of 2019
January 13, 2020Gross domestic product in Maine grew faster from July through September last year than in the prior three months, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
January 13, 2020
20 on '20: Maine's boatbuilding industry pushes for diversified revenue
Updated: January 13, 2020The president of a Belfast boatbuilding business sees new types of projects and new technology on the horizon. But prospects could be affected by changes in another industry.
Updated: January 13, 2020
Maine’s largest cannabis greenhouse breaks ground
January 8, 2020Eliot cannabis company Sweet Dirt and Portland-based builder ArchSolar began construction Tuesday of the 32,800-square-foot facility, which will include advanced features for marijuana cultivation.
January 8, 2020
Sappi’s Somerset Mill receives food safety certification
Updated: January 8, 2020Sappi North America's Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, which produces a variety of paperboard packaging for use with food, has received certification that its products meet industry standards for food safety.
Updated: January 8, 2020
Brunswick-based STARC Systems prepares for more growth in 2020
Updated: January 7, 2020STARC, a rapidly growing manufacturer of temporary containment structures for use in occupied renovations, plans to expand at its Brunswick headquarters and increase sales nationally in 2020.
Updated: January 7, 2020Verso says takeover attempt would threaten sale of Jay mill
January 2, 2020With a showdown less than a month away over a takeover attempt — and potentially, the sale of its paper mill in Jay — Verso Corp. is going to great lengths in winning over shareholders.
January 2, 2020
The year in review: Here are 10 of our most unusual business stories
Updated: December 31, 2019In this look back at 2019, Mainebiz compiled some of the year's outliers — stories about products or initiatives that went off the beaten path.
Updated: December 31, 2019Pentagon wants to cut plans for Navy destroyers built at Bath
December 27, 2019The Defense Department wants to scuttle construction of nearly half the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers planned for the next five years. If approved, the cutback could affect Bath Iron Works.
December 27, 2019
The year in review: There was (some) good news for Maine business in 2019
December 27, 2019In this end-of-the-year roundup, Mainebiz looks at some of 2019's most "positive" stories — ones that carry an encouraging message about Maine’s economy and companies.
December 27, 2019
Maine’s forest product industry aims for 30% growth over five years
Updated: December 27, 2019A business coalition for Maine’s forest-products industry announced it is looking to add 30% growth to the $8 billion industry by 2025. The coalition, Forest Opportunity Roadmap/Maine, seeks new applications and markets for the industry.
Updated: December 27, 2019
After cleanup of Saco tannery Superfund site, limits and controls remain
December 24, 2019A new review says environmental safety controls continue to be necessary at the Superfund site where the Saco Tannery Corp. closed operations in 1981.
December 24, 2019Senate defense bill could mean business for Maine
December 19, 2019A defense appropriations bill backed by U.S. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, could lead to new business in the state.
December 19, 2019
A 'presidential' job for a Belfast boatyard
Updated: December 18, 2019The USS Sequoia, a 104-foot yacht used by nine U.S. presidents, will undergo a multi-year restoration at French & Webb in Belfast. It's expected to draw visitors to the Belfast waterfront.
Updated: December 18, 2019
Bixby & Co. shop, cafe coming to Colby space in downtown Waterville
Updated: December 17, 2019The Rockland-based chocolatier will open at 173 Main St. in the spring, and the cafe will include products from Gelato Fiasco and Coffee By Design. The addition fills in the final space at a building Colby College bought.
Updated: December 17, 2019
Quick takes on Maine manufacturing’s workforce challenges
Updated: December 9, 2019Mainebiz asked three Maine manufacturing executives what they consider the sector’s biggest workforce challenge, and their plans in that area for 2020.
Updated: December 9, 2019
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