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How to find and work with a lender for ESOP financing
Jay Hood, Machias Savings Bank Updated: January 5, 2024Studies show ESOP participants have higher retirement account savings than non-ESOP counterparts and also have better job security, writes guest columnist Jay Hood, chief lending officer at Machias Savings Bank.
Jay Hood, Machias Savings Bank Updated: January 5, 2024
2024 Forecast: Bam Bam Bakery is ready to take on new year
Alexis Wells Updated: January 8, 2024The bakery leased 1,961 square feet of retail space at the former Ela Market & Grill, at 125 Bucknam Road in Falmouth, after closing a location on Portland's Commercial Street during the pandemic.
Alexis Wells Updated: January 8, 2024
On the Record: CEI’s Grace Mo-Phillips helps fellow female entrepreneurs turn ideas into business
Renee Cordes Updated: January 8, 2024The Women's Business Center, part of Coastal Enterprises Inc., supports women of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds as they navigate the challenges of becoming an entrepreneur.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 8, 2024From the Editor: Business has been good, so why is the outlook so gloomy?
Peter Van Allen Updated: January 8, 2024The economy has been remarkably resilient coming out of the pandemic, but businesspeople polled by Mainebiz are still cautious about the outlook for 2024.
Peter Van Allen Updated: January 8, 2024
With $100K boost, scone business will scale beyond the midcoast
Renee Cordes Updated: January 4, 2024The Scone Goddess, based in Northport, plans to use a Community Development Block Grant for a van, packing machines, additional storage and ingredients.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 4, 2024
In memoriam: We recall some of the Mainers who died in 2023
Renee Cordes Updated: January 3, 2024Mainebiz pays tribute to notable Mainers who died last year.
Renee Cordes Updated: January 3, 2024
Friday Food Insider: A look at the top food stories from 2023
Alexis Wells December 28, 2023Here are links to the top restaurant stories published in Mainebiz in 2023.
Alexis Wells December 28, 2023
‘Cowboy Bebop’ & other music to rock your New Year's Eve from the Mainebiz 40 Under 40 playlist
Renee Cordes Updated: December 29, 2023Party like it's 2024 with an eclectic musical mix that spans Judy Garland from Hollywood's Golden Age to classic rockers and rappers, and download the Spotify playlist with all 40 songs.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 29, 2023
Main Street Skowhegan awarded $425K to boost regional economy
Renee Cordes Updated: December 27, 2023Strategies include developing career pathways and apprenticeship programs in sectors from food and agriculture to outdoor recreation.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 27, 2023
Year in review: Maine retail news in 2023
Renee Cordes Updated: December 28, 2023From Maine brands to national names, here are 10 retail news stories published in 2023. It's a sector we write a lot about, both in the Daily Report and Real Estate Insider.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 28, 2023
Holy Donut heads to Brunswick for next location
Renee Cordes December 24, 2023The business, known for its potato donuts, will open a shop in spring 2024 in a former Tim Hortons coffeehouse located at 147 Pleasant St. in Brunswick.
Renee Cordes December 24, 2023
From April fooling to Papi Cannabis: 10 offbeat news stories in 2023
Renee Cordes December 24, 2023From April Fools' gags to Big Papi's 'swing' into Maine's cannabis market, there was no shortage of unusual and offbeat news in 2023.
Renee Cordes December 24, 2023
Healing to close out 2023: Remembering victims of Lewiston's mass shooting, and the support that followed
Renee Cordes Updated: December 28, 2023In the days and weeks that followed the Oct. 25 tragedy, it has been heartening to see how individuals, organizations and businesses across the state have stepped up to offer support and funding.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 28, 2023
Year in review: Tri for a Cure, Monson's foodie spotlight and other uplifting news in 2023
Renee Cordes Updated: December 29, 2023While 2023 was challenging in many ways, there was plenty of good news to write about from the year. Here's a recap of 10 uplifting Mainebiz headlines in 2023 to bring some joy to your holiday celebrations.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 29, 2023
Year in review: Maine innovation & technology news in 2023
Renee Cordes Updated: December 26, 2023From "Fitbit for cows" to food-delivery robots, here are 10 stories about innovation and technology published in 2023.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 26, 2023
Two months after mass shooting, Lewiston-Auburn campaign aims to lure locals back to restaurants
Renee Cordes Updated: December 26, 2023The contest, sponsored by the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, encourages participants to post an image of a purchase from their favorite restaurant, brewery or family entertainment venue to be eleigible for a cash prize.
Renee Cordes Updated: December 26, 2023
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Sponsored by Kennebunk Savings Bank
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
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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Groundbreaking Maine
Whether you’re a developer, financer, architect, or industry enthusiast, Groundbreaking Maine is crafted to be your go-to source for valuable insights in Maine’s real estate and construction community.
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