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Maine businesses had their share of rough patches in 2024.
From work-life balance to remote work to raising rates, the guest columnists from the Association for Consulting Expertise had solutions for business challenges.
From clam chowder beer for April 1 to an AI mouse, here are some unusual stories that we relished writing this year.
The editorial staff at Mainebiz reflects on favorite stories from 2024.
The MEREDA conference sought to shed light on the challenges of running a restaurant with higher costs for food and labor and shifting dining patterns.
Here is a curated collection of snippets from interviews with business and nonprofit movers and shakers published in 2024.
With the threat of looming trade wars, Maine manufacturers — even ones with diversified supply chains — know it won't be business as usual over the next four years.
The National Federation of Independent Business said its optimism index rose by eight points in November to 101.7, the highest reading since June 2021.
The chamber said in the letter that revenue had "declined sharply" since the pandemic and membership had fallen to 400 members, down from a peak of 1,000.
David Tse, co-founder and CEO of the mobile app for electrical vehicle drivers, is leaving the door open for another entrepreneurial venture.
Office gift-giving and holiday parties are fraught with landmines, as guest columnists Ann Leamon and Nancy Marshall remind us. Here are their guidelines for keeping holiday office parties on the right path.
Entrepreneurs in central Maine’s underserved communities — such as women, socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and rural small businesses — can access new funding and support programs.
With Too Haute Saunas, Mary Dunham and business partner Denise Weaver aim "to bring awareness of health through saunas by creating fun community events in the beauty of Maine,"
The company says its goal is to provide 'next-generation AI to simplify the internet and give individuals agency online.' The underlying message: Treat my digital person with respect.
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Mainebiz asked some of this year’s 40 Under 40 honorees what they’re thankful for. There were some common themes, but also a shared pearl.
With the help of TikTok, Marin Skincare has been building awareness of its lobster-derived lotions and lip treatments. Now the company is expanding its product line, with a holiday theme.