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A guide to Maine’s resources for entrepreneurs and startups
Updated: March 5, 2023Maine has a wide range of resources for startups, but it's not always easy to navigate the system. Here is a start.
Updated: March 5, 2023
Kinotek pioneers platform to track body-movement health
Updated: March 5, 2023The Portland startup has raised money from a variety of sources, including pitch competitions, grants and venture capital funding rounds.
Updated: March 5, 2023
Rarebreed indeed: Portland vet startup tops Inc.'s regional growth list
Updated: March 6, 2023Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, a Portland-based independent network of veterinary practices, is one of two Maine companies on the list, joined by Auburn-based food maker Scott & Jon's.
Updated: March 6, 2023Both sides weigh in as Pine Tree Development Zone tax incentive program faces renewal
March 3, 2023The Maine State Chamber of Commerce has signaled its support for the program, but at least one tax analyst questioned how effective the incentive has been.
March 3, 2023
Time running out for businesses to switch to Maine Tax Portal
March 3, 2023The Maine Tax Portal will replace Maine Revenue Services' current online services on May 31. The agency has opened the new portal to more than 140,000 business taxpayers for filing and payment of various business taxes.
March 3, 2023
Udder confusion? King, Collins bill would bar mislabeling of non-dairy milk alternatives
Updated: March 3, 2023The bipartisan DAIRY Pride Act would require non-dairy products made from nuts, seeds, plants and algae to no longer be labeled with terms such as milk, yogurt or cheese.
Updated: March 3, 2023
Alakazam's virtual worlds take the workplace beyond the Zoom call
Updated: March 6, 2023Alakazam is a software service for 3D website building and hosting, and its platform allows users to use pre-built virtual world templates and easy-to-use drag-and-drop tools.
Updated: March 6, 2023
Ask ACE: How do I set a rate for my services?
Updated: March 6, 2023Consultants run on fees, and ACE consultant Bob LaBrie suggests getting rates sorted out early in the process. As he says, "All consulting projects require a clearly defined fee."
Updated: March 6, 2023Being an entrepreneur is about taking a leap
Updated: March 6, 2023It’s gotten to be a cliche, but there was wisdom in the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams.” From it, we got the admittedly corny catch line, “If you build it they will come,” which has become a mantra for startups and businesses of all kinds.
Updated: March 6, 2023
Gorham Savings will move LaunchPad event to fall
Updated: March 2, 2023The annual business-pitch contest will take place this year in October rather than in the spring.
Updated: March 2, 2023
During Portland visit, senior SBA official touts coworking 'mojo' for small businesses
Updated: March 2, 2023Mark Madrid's all-day Portland visit included stops at LB Kitchen on Munjoy Hill, Treehouse Toys, Nomad's Adventure and Active Wear, Chart Metalworks, Burundi Star Coffee and MotoResto.
Updated: March 2, 2023
Maine small business centers helped 2,284 clients access $30M in 2022
Updated: February 28, 2023Advisors logged more than 10,000 hours last year, helping clients start 129 new businesses, save and create 591 jobs and access $30.3 million in funding.
Updated: February 28, 2023
Relief for small businesses included in $38M supplemental budget
Updated: February 22, 2023The supplemental budget just signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills includes $6.5 million to extend health insurance relief for small businesses.
Updated: February 22, 2023
How to position your business to thrive in 2023
February 16, 2023Guest columnist Sherwin Parkhurst, a relationship manager at Bank of America, offers three key pieces of advice for business leaders as they tackle 2023.
February 16, 2023
On the Record: Portland entrepreneur launches app for schools, education organizations
Updated: February 20, 2023Kippy Smith worked in the education sector for two decades before launching the Small Wins Dashboard app.
Updated: February 20, 2023
Unique bike café and winery among top SoPo business award recipients
Updated: February 10, 2023Judith Borelli has been chosen to receive the Heart of South Portland award, one of the highest honors given by South Portland Business & Economic Development. Other recipients include a metal fabrication shop, a cannabis grower and a business
Updated: February 10, 2023
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